RUTHERFORD, N.J., Jan. 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cancer Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGIX), a leader in enabling precision medicine for immuno-oncology and genomic medicine through molecular markers and diagnostics, today announced the closing and funding of its previously announced public offering of 15,217,392 shares of its common stock ("Common Stock") at a public offering price of $0.23 per share. The Company’s Chairman, John Pappajohn; board director, Ted Cannon; Chief Financial Officer, Glenn Miles; and President and Chief Executive Officer, John A. Roberts, each purchased shares in the offering. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses are approximately $3.5 million.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

Cancer Genetics intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to pay any amounts required by its lenders and if any proceeds remain available, to pay certain costs previously incurred in connection with its ongoing strategic initiatives and to fund working capital and other general corporate purposes.

About Cancer Genetics, Inc.

Cancer Genetics, Inc. is a leader in enabling precision medicine in oncology through the use of biomarkers and molecular testing. Cancer Genetics is developing a global footprint with locations in the US and Australia. We have established strong clinical research collaborations with major cancer centers such as Memorial Sloan Kettering, The Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Keck School of Medicine at USC and the National Cancer Institute.