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Item No.Tab No.CategoryDocument DescriptionResponsible PartyDelivery ByTarget DateActual DateStatusNotes
11.1I. Underwriting Agreement & AncillaryUnderwriting Agreement (Execution Version, dated October 12, 2023) among Penterra Pharmaceuticals Corp., the Selling Stockholders (Dr. Elena Castellano, Dr. Riccardo Castellano, Dr. Marco Castellano, and Castellano Family Holdings LLC), and the Underwriters (Ridgeline Securities LLC, Broadmark Capital Inc., Linden Groves & Co., and Harborview Partners LLC)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Caldwell, Pearce & Strauss LLPAll Parties10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedExecuted at pricing; 6,250,000 shares at $41.60/share; 2.50% underwriting discount ($1.04/share); over-allotment option of 937,500 shares; governed by Delaware law
21.2I. Underwriting Agreement & AncillaryUnderwriting Agreement — Compiled Executed Signature Pages (PPC by Lisa Hargrove, CFO; each Selling Stockholder; Ridgeline Securities LLC by Jonathan Pryce-Hall; Broadmark Capital Inc. by Samuel Okonkwo; Linden Groves & Co.; Harborview Partners LLC)Calderwood & Harkness LLPAll Parties10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedAll counterparty signature pages compiled
31.3I. Underwriting Agreement & AncillarySelling Stockholder Power of Attorney and Custody Agreement (executed by each Selling Stockholder appointing David Orenstein as attorney-in-fact; Pinnacle Trust & Transfer Co. as custodian)Whitfield & Garza LLPSelling Stockholders10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedDated October 12, 2023
41.4I. Underwriting Agreement & AncillaryNew 90-Day Lock-Up Agreement (Secondary Offering) — executed by Selling Stockholders in favor of Ridgeline Securities LLC and Broadmark Capital Inc. as representatives of the underwriters; restricts disposition of retained shares for 90 days from closing (October 17, 2023), expiring January 15, 2024Calderwood & Harkness LLPSelling Stockholders10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedLock-up covers all shares retained post-offering
52.1II. Registration / SEC FilingsForm S-3 Shelf Registration Statement (File No. 333-274851), declared effective August 22, 2023 — Base ProspectusCalderwood & Harkness LLPPPC08/22/202308/22/2023ReceivedPreviously filed and effective
62.2II. Registration / SEC FilingsPreliminary Prospectus Supplement (filed October 2, 2023)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC10/02/202310/02/2023ReceivedFiled with SEC
72.3II. Registration / SEC FilingsFinal Prospectus Supplement (Rule 424(b)(5) filing, dated October 12, 2023) — 6,250,000 shares of common stock (par value $0.001/share) at $41.60/share; CUSIP 70831X 10 5; Nasdaq: PNTRCalderwood & Harkness LLPPPC10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedFiled pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5); CIK 0001987654
82.4II. Registration / SEC FilingsIssuer Free Writing Prospectus — Pricing Term Sheet (filed pursuant to Rule 433, dated October 12, 2023)Calderwood & Harkness LLP / Ridgeline Securities LLCPPC / Underwriters10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedFinal pricing: $41.60/share; discount $1.04/share; net $40.56/share; settlement 10/17/2023
92.5II. Registration / SEC FilingsForm 8-K — Current Report (Entry into Underwriting Agreement, dated October 12, 2023; Item 8.01)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedCIK 0001987654; EIN 82-4039571
102.6II. Registration / SEC FilingsSection 16 Form 4 Filings for Dr. Elena Castellano (3,000,000 shares), Dr. Riccardo Castellano (2,500,000 shares), and Dr. Marco Castellano (500,000 shares)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC / Insiders10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedFiled within 2 business days of closing per Section 16(a)
113.1III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Request Letter — PPC to Ridgeline Securities LLC (dated September 18, 2023; requesting early release of 180-day lock-up effective October 12, 2023)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC (David Orenstein)09/18/202309/18/2023ReceivedIPO lock-up commenced April 17, 2023; natural expiration October 14, 2023; early release 2 days prior
123.2III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Request Letter — PPC to Broadmark Capital Inc. (dated September 18, 2023; Attn: Samuel Okonkwo)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC (David Orenstein)09/18/202309/18/2023ReceivedSame terms as Ridgeline request
133.3III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Request Letter — PPC to Morningstar Zanthor & Co. (dated September 18, 2023; Attn: Diane Chaudhary)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC (David Orenstein)09/18/202309/18/2023ReceivedMorningstar Zanthor is IPO co-manager; not participating in secondary syndicate
143.4III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Consent — Ridgeline Securities LLC (executed September 29, 2023; signed by Jonathan Pryce-Hall; granting early release effective October 12, 2023)Calderwood & Harkness LLPRidgeline Securities LLC09/29/202309/29/2023ReceivedConsent limited to shares sold in secondary offering
153.5III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Consent — Broadmark Capital Inc. (executed September 29, 2023; signed by Samuel Okonkwo)Calderwood & Harkness LLPBroadmark Capital Inc.09/29/202309/29/2023ReceivedConsent limited to shares sold in secondary offering
163.6III. Lock-Up Waiver DocumentsLock-Up Waiver Consent — Morningstar Zanthor & Co. (executed September 29, 2023; signed by Diane Chaudhary)Calderwood & Harkness LLPMorningstar Zanthor & Co.09/29/202309/29/2023ReceivedAll three IPO underwriter consents now obtained; 14-day advance notice requirement waived by consent given de minimis 2-day gap
174.1IV. Legal OpinionsIssuer's Counsel Legal Opinion — Calderwood & Harkness LLP (dated October 17, 2023; addressed to underwriters; re: valid issuance and due authorization of 6,250,000 shares of PPC common stock, par value $0.001/share; good standing in Delaware; no conflict with charter documents)Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Jennifer Kwon)Underwriters10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedSigned by Jennifer Kwon, Responsible Partner
184.2IV. Legal OpinionsIssuer's Counsel Negative Assurance Letter (10b-5 Letter) — Calderwood & Harkness LLP (dated October 17, 2023; addressed to underwriters; covering Final Prospectus Supplement and Base Prospectus under S-3, File No. 333-274851)Calderwood & Harkness LLPUnderwriters10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedNothing came to attention of counsel re untrue statement or omission of material fact
195.1V. Comfort LettersInitial Comfort Letter — Graystone & Whitmore LLP (dated October 12, 2023; addressed to underwriters; covering financial statements and financial data in prospectus supplement)Graystone & Whitmore LLP (Thomas Reiter)Underwriters10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedRequest letter sent by Audrey Zhou on October 3, 2023
205.2V. Comfort LettersBring-Down Comfort Letter — Graystone & Whitmore LLP (dated October 17, 2023; confirming no material changes from initial comfort letter as of closing date)Graystone & Whitmore LLP (Thomas Reiter)Underwriters10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedBring-down request sent October 15, 2023
216.1VI. Officers' CertificatesOfficer's Certificate of Penterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. (dated October 17, 2023; signed by Dr. Marco Castellano, CEO, and Lisa Hargrove, CFO; certifying accuracy of representations and warranties, compliance with covenants, and absence of material adverse change)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedDelivered at closing
226.2VI. Officers' CertificatesSecretary's Certificate of Penterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. (dated October 17, 2023; signed by David Orenstein, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; certifying incumbency of officers, attaching certificate of incorporation (as amended), bylaws, and board resolutions)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC (David Orenstein)10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedIncludes certified charter and bylaws
236.3VI. Officers' CertificatesBoard Resolutions of Penterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. (adopted September 8, 2023; authorizing cooperation with selling-stockholder secondary offering, Underwriting Agreement, prospectus supplement filings, officer's certificates, engagement of Calderwood & Harkness LLP, and payment of issuer expenses up to $765,000)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC09/08/202309/08/2023ReceivedAttached to Secretary's Certificate
247.1VII. Selling Stockholder DeliverablesSelling Stockholder Representation Letter (dated October 12, 2023; from each Selling Stockholder to PPC and underwriters; re beneficial ownership, authority to sell, absence of encumbrances, accuracy of prospectus information, compliance with lock-up waiver terms)Whitfield & Garza LLP (Patricia Velázquez)Selling Stockholders10/12/202310/12/2023ReceivedExecuted by Dr. Elena Castellano, Dr. Riccardo Castellano, Dr. Marco Castellano, and Castellano Family Holdings LLC
257.2VII. Selling Stockholder DeliverablesSelling Stockholder Certificate (dated October 17, 2023; executed by each Selling Stockholder or David Orenstein as attorney-in-fact; certifying representations and warranties remain true and correct as of closing; all conditions satisfied)Whitfield & Garza LLP / Calderwood & Harkness LLPSelling Stockholders10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedBring-down certification
268.1VIII. Good Standing & Transfer AgentGood Standing Certificate — Delaware Secretary of State (dated October 16, 2023; confirming Penterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. is in good standing under Delaware law)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC10/16/202310/16/2023ReceivedTransmitted under C&H cover memo
278.2VIII. Good Standing & Transfer AgentDTC Eligibility / Transfer Agent Direction Letter — Pinnacle Trust & Transfer Co. (dated October 16, 2023; signed by David Orenstein; instructing book-entry delivery of 6,250,000 shares through DTC for settlement on October 17, 2023; confirming DTC eligibility of PPC common stock, CUSIP 70831X 10 5)Calderwood & Harkness LLPPPC (David Orenstein) / Pinnacle Trust & Transfer Co.10/16/202310/16/2023ReceivedPinnacle Trust & Transfer Co. at 1 Ashbury Asset Advisors Plaza, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004
289.1IX. Closing Documents & CorrespondenceClosing Memorandum — Calderwood & Harkness LLP (dated October 17, 2023; summarizing settlement mechanics, wire of net proceeds of $253,500,000 to selling stockholders, underwriting commission allocation: Ridgeline $2,925,000 (45%), Broadmark $1,950,000 (30%), Linden Groves $975,000 (15%), Harborview $650,000 (10%); total $6,500,000)Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Audrey Zhou / Brendan Walsh)Working Group10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedFunds flow confirmed
299.2IX. Closing Documents & CorrespondenceClosing Confirmation Email — Calderwood & Harkness LLP to Working Group (dated October 17, 2023; from Audrey Zhou confirming successful closing and settlement of 6,250,000 shares at $41.60/share; all deliverables received; funds disbursed)Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Audrey Zhou)Working Group10/17/202310/17/2023ReceivedDistributed to David Orenstein, Lisa Hargrove, Jonathan Pryce-Hall, Angela Ferris, Samuel Okonkwo, Margaret Hui, Ryan Petrosian, Patricia Velázquez
309.3IX. Closing Documents & CorrespondenceClosing Index and Document Binder Table of ContentsCalderwood & Harkness LLP (Brendan Walsh)Working Group10/27/202310/27/2023ReceivedFinal binder compiled upon matter close

[sheet: Summary]

FieldDetail
MatterPenterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. — Selling Stockholder Secondary Offering
IssuerPenterra Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Delaware corporation; Nasdaq: PNTR; CIK: 0001987654)
Issuer Address400 Meridian Parkway, Suite 1200, Princeton, NJ 08540
Issuer's CounselCalderwood & Harkness LLP (One Liberty Plaza, 52nd Floor, New York, NY 10006)
Responsible PartnerJennifer Kwon
Billing PartnerTheodore Langston
Lead AssociateAudrey Zhou
Working AssociateBrendan Walsh
Selling StockholdersDr. Elena Castellano (3,000,000 shares); Dr. Riccardo Castellano (2,500,000 shares); Dr. Marco Castellano (500,000 shares); Castellano Family Holdings LLC (250,000 shares)
Selling Stockholders' CounselWhitfield & Garza LLP (590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022) — Patricia Velázquez
Lead Left Book-RunnerRidgeline Securities LLC (383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017) — Jonathan Pryce-Hall / Angela Ferris
Joint Book-RunnerBroadmark Capital Inc. (200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166) — Samuel Okonkwo
Co-ManagersLinden Groves & Co. (745 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10151); Harborview Partners LLC (1 Federal Street, Boston, MA 02110)
Underwriters' CounselCaldwell, Pearce & Strauss LLP (1251 Avenue of the Americas, 40th Floor, New York, NY 10020) — Margaret Hui / Ryan Petrosian
IPO Lock-Up Parties (Waiver Grantors)Ridgeline Securities LLC; Broadmark Capital Inc.; Morningstar Zanthor & Co. (600 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022) — Diane Chaudhary
AuditorsGraystone & Whitmore LLP (30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112) — Thomas Reiter
Transfer AgentPinnacle Trust & Transfer Co. (1 Ashbury Asset Advisors Plaza, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10004)
Financial PrinterApex Financial Printing Inc. (55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041)
D&O InsurerAtlantic Omnivrel Insurance Co. (Stamford, CT)
Offering TypeRegistered selling-stockholder secondary offering (follow-on); no primary shares; PPC receives no proceeds
RegistrationShelf takedown under Form S-3 (File No. 333-274851), declared effective August 22, 2023; Prospectus Supplement filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5)
Base Shares Offered6,250,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001/share
Over-Allotment Option937,500 additional shares (15% of base); 30-day option from October 12, 2023; deadline November 11, 2023; over-allotment closing November 16, 2023
Public Offering Price$41.60 per share
Aggregate Base Offering Value$260,000,000
Maximum Offering Size (with OA)~$299,000,000 (7,187,500 shares × $41.60)
Underwriting discount2.50% ($1.04 per share); Total (base): $6,500,000
Net Proceeds to Selling Stockholders (base)$253,500,000 ($40.56 per share × 6,250,000)
CUSIP70831X 10 5
IPO Date / Lock-Up CommencementApril 17, 2023 (IPO price: $22.00/share)
Original IPO Lock-Up ExpirationOctober 14, 2023 (180 days from April 17, 2023)
Lock-Up Waiver Effective DateOctober 12, 2023 (2 days early; solely for shares sold in secondary)
Lock-Up Waivers ReceivedSeptember 29, 2023 (all three IPO underwriters)
New Secondary Lock-Up90 days from closing (October 17, 2023); expiring January 15, 2024
Engagement OpenedSeptember 5, 2023
Organizational CallSeptember 12, 2023
Preliminary Prospectus Supplement FiledOctober 2, 2023
Road Show / MarketingOctober 9–11, 2023
Pricing / UA SigningOctober 12, 2023
Settlement / Closing (T+3)October 17, 2023
Matter ClosedOctober 27, 2023
Shares Outstanding (PPC)120,000,000
Market Cap (approx. 9/1/2023)~$4.8 billion
Castellano Family Pre-Offering Holdings40,100,000 shares (~33.4% of outstanding)
Castellano Family Post-Offering Holdings (base)33,850,000 shares (~28.2% of outstanding)
Castellano Family Post-Offering Holdings (full OA)32,912,500 shares (~27.4% of outstanding)
Issuer Expenses$765,000 (Nasdaq listing $45,000; C&H legal fees $485,000; G&W accounting $175,000; Apex printing $35,000; Misc. $25,000)
Governing LawState of Delaware
PPC EIN82-4039571
CFH LLC EIN87-2165438
Prepared ByAudrey Zhou and Brendan Walsh, Calderwood & Harkness LLP
Date PreparedOctober 17, 2023 (updated through closing)