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PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. (PLSE): Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. (PLSE) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. EX-1.1 2 ex_1000004.htm EXHIBIT 1.1 ex_1000004.htm Exhibit 1.1 PULSE BIOSCIENCES, INC. Common Stock ($0.001 par value per share) EQUITY DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT August 6, 2026 MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 3 rd Floor New York, New York 10020 Ladies and Gent

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Published Aug 6, 2026, 9:04 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
6/10
alphai data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR 8-K
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PLSENeutralMed
01

Why it matters

The agreement authorizes issuance and sale of common stock up to an aggregate offering price of $75 million, which can translate into incremental share supply.

02

Market read

This is a capital-raise mechanism disclosure that can affect valuation via dilution expectations, especially for small-cap biotech names.

03

What to watch

Traders should watch for subsequent prospectus supplements that specify offering mechanics, any discount to market, and the stated use of proceeds, which can change the dilution narrative.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 7/10Timing: filed Aug 6, 2026, after-hours SEC 8-K

Background

The 8-K Item 1.01 reports entry into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Mizuho Securities USA LLC as sales agent.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PLSENeutralMedium confidence
Context

Pulse Biosciences entered an equity distribution agreement with Mizuho to sell up to $75 million of common stock from time to time.

Expected impact

Likely near-term negative-to-neutral bias as traders price potential dilution and financing needs; magnitude depends on actual drawdown pace.

Evidence & confidence

An 8-K for a material definitive agreement announcing an up-to $75M common stock offering is a fresh capital-markets catalyst, but the text does not specify pricing, timing, or expected use of proceeds.

Market effects

Adds to the broader biotech financing backdrop where ATM programs can pressure sentiment for small-cap issuers.

No clear regional spillover beyond US small-cap biotech capital markets.

Limited global relevance; primarily affects US-listed biotech liquidity and dilution expectations.

Counterpoint

If the company can fund runway without heavy discounting, the ATM may be viewed as a flexible, less disruptive financing tool than a one-time priced secondary.

Key entities

  • Pulse Biosciences, Inc.

    US-listed biotech company filing the 8-K and proposing to issue common stock under the agreement.

  • Mizuho Securities USA LLC

    Sales agent under the equity distribution agreement.

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