CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 1, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHTP) announced today that it has priced a public offering of approximately 7.14 million shares of its common stock at a price of $4.90 per share which will result in gross proceeds of $35 million. Net proceeds to the company, after underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses, will be approximately $32.8 million. Chelsea has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to approximately 1.07 million additional shares to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is expected to close on or about October 6, 2010, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.