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BioCardia, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCDA) Chief Financial Officer David McClung has made a significant purchase of the company’s common stock, according to a recent filing. On April 23, 2025, McClung acquired 13,123 shares at a price of $1.905 per share, totaling approximately $24,999. This transaction was part of a private placement involving qualified institutional buyers, institutional accredited investors, and McClung himself. The purchase comes as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $1.62, having declined 65% over the past year. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook, with price targets ranging from $6 to $25.
In addition to purchasing common stock, McClung also received warrants, granting him the right to buy an additional 13,123 shares at the same price. Following these transactions, McClung now holds 43,131 shares of BioCardia common stock directly.
This move reflects McClung’s increased stake in the company and aligns with the broader private placement strategy undertaken by BioCardia.
In other recent news, BioCardia, Inc. has reported a significant reduction in expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024, with total expenses decreasing by 35% year-over-year. The company’s R&D expenses dropped by 43%, contributing to a net loss reduction to $7.9 million from $11.6 million in the previous year. BioCardia also announced that its CardiALLO-HF trial will continue as planned following a favorable review from the independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), which found no major adverse cardiac events in the trial’s low dosage group. This trial is part of BioCardia’s efforts to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an allogeneic mesenchymal stromal/stem cell therapy for heart failure patients. Additionally, Emory University School of Medicine has begun enrolling patients for the CardiAMP HF II trial, a pivotal Phase III study evaluating BioCardia’s lead product candidate for treating ischemic heart failure. Analysts from H.C. Wainwright have noted promising benefits in trial results, with BioCardia’s CEO anticipating expedited patient enrollment. BioCardia’s strategic moves in clinical trials and expense management indicate a focused approach towards advancing its product pipeline and regulatory discussions in the U.S. and Japan.
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