Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in
the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for
patients worldwide, today announced the closing of its previously
announced senior secured first lien term loan facility (the
“Facility”). The closing has allowed Alvotech to refinance
outstanding debt obligations, reduce the cost of capital and
improve its overall debt maturity profile.
Following the closing of the Facility, which included the
settlement of existing debt obligations, Alvotech has a total gross
borrowings balance of $1,035 million, and cash balance of $185
million, which includes $18 million of cash on hand, $25 million of
restricted cash and estimated net proceeds of $142 million, at the
time of close. Available cash will be used to continue advancing
Alvotech’s existing development pipeline, and support working
capital requirements for ongoing and expected biosimilars launches
in the near term.
The Facility financing, for $965 million in aggregate principal
amount, matures in June 2029. The first tranche is a first lien
$900 million term loan which bears an interest rate of SOFR plus
6.5% per annum. The second tranche is a $65 million first lien,
second out term loan, which bears an interest rate of SOFR plus
10.5% per annum.
“We are thrilled to have successfully closed this refinancing
transaction, which grants us additional flexibility to advance our
long-term growth strategy,” said Joel Morales, Chief Finance
Officer of Alvotech. “The recently completed conversion of
subordinated convertible bonds into equity also demonstrated strong
confidence by our bondholders in Alvotech’s performance and both
near term and longer-term opportunities as a leading biosimilars
company.”
About AlvotechAlvotech is a biotech company,
founded by Robert Wessman, focused solely on the development and
manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide.
Alvotech seeks to be a global leader in the biosimilar space by
delivering high quality, cost-effective products, and services,
enabled by a fully integrated approach and broad in-house
capabilities. Alvotech has launched two biosimilars. The current
development pipeline includes nine disclosed biosimilar candidates
aimed at treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders,
osteoporosis, respiratory disease, and cancer. Alvotech has formed
a network of strategic commercial partnerships to provide global
reach and leverage local expertise in markets that include the
United States, Europe, Japan, China, and other Asian countries and
large parts of South America, Africa and the Middle East.
Alvotech’s commercial partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, a US
affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (US), STADA
Arzneimittel AG (EU), Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd (Japan), Advanz Pharma
(EEA, UK, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand), Dr.
Reddy’s (EEA, UK and US), Cipla/Cipla Gulf/Cipla Med Pro
(Australia, New Zealand, South Africa/Africa), JAMP Pharma
Corporation (Canada), Yangtze River Pharmaceutical (Group) Co.,
Ltd. (China), DKSH (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Malaysia,
Singapore, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan), YAS Holding
LLC (Middle East and North Africa), Abdi Ibrahim (Turkey), Kamada
Ltd. (Israel), Mega Labs, Stein, Libbs, Tuteur and Saval (Latin
America) and Lotus Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Thailand, Vietnam,
Philippines, and South Korea). Each commercial partnership covers a
unique set of product(s) and territories. Except as specifically
set forth therein, Alvotech disclaims responsibility for the
content of periodic filings, disclosures and other reports made
available by its partners. For more information, please visit
www.alvotech.com. None of the information on the Alvotech website
shall be deemed part of this press release.
Forward Looking StatementsCertain statements in
this communication may be considered “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally relate to
future events or the future financial operating performance of
Alvotech and may include, for example, Alvotech’s expectations
regarding its ability to comply with the covenants of the Facility
and to exercise its rights under the Facility, the expected use of
proceeds from the Facility, potential future financings or
strategic transactions, Alvotech’s competitive advantages, business
prospects and opportunities including product launches, pipeline
product development, revenue and diversification, future plans and
intentions, results, level of activities, performance, goals or
achievements or other future events, regulatory submissions, review
and interactions, the potential approval and commercial launch of
its product candidates, the timing of regulatory approval, and
market launches. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”,
“intend”, “will”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “predict”,
“potential”, “aim” or “continue”, or the negatives of these terms
or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions
that, while considered reasonable by Alvotech and its management,
are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks,
variability, and contingencies, many of which are beyond Alvotech’s
control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially
from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) the
ability to raise substantial additional funding, which may not be
available on acceptable terms or at all; (2) the ability to
maintain stock exchange listing standards; (3) changes in
applicable laws or regulations; (4) the possibility that Alvotech
may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or
competitive factors; (5) Alvotech’s estimates of revenue, expenses
and profitability; (6) Alvotech’s ability to develop, manufacture
and commercialize the products and product candidates in its
pipeline; (7) the ability of Alvotech or its partners to enroll and
retain patients in clinical studies; (8) the ability of Alvotech or
its partners to gain approval from regulators for planned clinical
studies, study plans or sites; (9) the ability of Alvotech’s
partners to conduct, supervise and monitor existing and potential
future clinical studies, which may impact development timelines and
plans; (10) Alvotech’s ability to obtain and maintain regulatory
approval or authorizations of its products, including the timing or
likelihood of expansion into additional markets or geographies;
(11) the success of Alvotech’s current and future collaborations,
joint ventures, partnerships or licensing arrangements; (12)
Alvotech’s ability, and that of its commercial partners, to execute
their commercialization strategy for approved products; (13)
Alvotech’s ability to manufacture sufficient commercial supply of
its approved products; (14) the outcome of ongoing and future
litigation regarding Alvotech’s products and product candidates;
(15) the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions, including
rising inflation and interest rates and general market conditions,
conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and other global geopolitical
tension, on the Company’s business, financial position, strategy
and anticipated milestones; (16) Alvotech’s ability to comply with
the covenants of the Facility and (17) other risks and
uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and
“Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents
that Alvotech may from time to time file or furnish with the SEC.
There may be additional risks that Alvotech does not presently know
or that Alvotech currently believes are immaterial that could also
cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. Nothing in this communication should be
regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking
statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the
contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be
achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alvotech
does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking
statements or to inform the recipient of any matters of which any
of them becomes aware of which may affect any matter referred to in
this communication. Alvotech disclaims any and all liability for
any loss or damage (whether foreseeable or not) suffered or
incurred by any person or entity as a result of anything contained
or omitted from this communication and such liability is expressly
disclaimed. The recipient agrees that it shall not seek to sue or
otherwise hold Alvotech or any of its directors, officers,
employees, affiliates, agents, advisors, or representatives liable
in any respect for the provision of this communication, the
information contained in this communication, or the omission of any
information from this communication.
ALVOTECH INVESTOR RELATIONS AND GLOBAL
COMMUNICATIONSBenedikt Stefansson,
VPalvotech.ir@alvotech.com
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