Ironwood raises $85.3million as FDA decides no Ad Com for linaclotide
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has raised around $85.3 million in its recent public offering after the underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional shares at the offering price of $15.09 per share.
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