** Shares of drug developer Silexion Therapeutics SLXN.O fall 28.2% to $1.12
** SLXN says it is raising $5 mln through a public offering
** Public offering price is $1.35/share; 13.5% discount to the stock's last close
** Company plans to sue the proceeds to advance pre-clinical studies and for general corporate purposes
** H.C. Wainwright & Co. is the exclusive placement agent for the offering
** SLXN fell 88.3% in 2024 since its Nasdaq debut on Aug. 16, 2024
(Reporting by Kamal Choudhury in Bengaluru)
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