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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Closing of Public Offering and Concurrent Private Placement

Vinson & Elkins advised Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) in the completion of a public offering and concurrent private placement of shares of its common stock.

After giving effect to the full exercise by the underwriters and the private placement purchaser of their respective options to purchase additional shares, the Company sold a total of approximately 55.3 million shares for total gross proceeds of approximately $143.8 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses.

The Vinson & Elkins team was led by partners David Oelman and Jackson O’Maley, with assistance from associates Chandler Spinks, John Frey and Alex Riddle. Also advising were partner David D’Alessandro and counsel Missy Spohn; and counsel Rajesh Patel.

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