AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · ACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV)

Achieve Life Sciences files $150.0 million at-the-market share sale program

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 financing Written later

On August 14, 2026, Achieve Life Sciences entered into an Open Market Sale Agreement with Jefferies LLC, allowing the company to sell up to $150.0 million of common stock at its sole discretion. Sales would dilute existing shareholders, and the company says proceeds will fund cytisinicline commercialization, a Phase 3 trial for e-cigarette cessation, and working capital.

Key points

  • Up to $150.0 million of common stock may be sold through Jefferies as sales agent, at the company's discretion
  • Jefferies may receive compensation of up to 3.0% of aggregate gross proceeds, plus reimbursement of certain expenses
  • Shares are issued under a Form S-3 registration statement filed January 23, 2026, and a prospectus supplement filed August 14, 2026
  • The company has no obligation to sell shares and may suspend offers at any time

The filing

CompanyACHIEVE LIFE SCIENCES, INC. (ACHV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 14, 2026, 4:09 PM ET
Accession number0001193125-26-352229

Items reported: 8.01 Other Events

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Written by AI on Nov 9, 2026, 8:29 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on August 14, 2026.

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