Theratechnologies Secures up to $75 Million in New Credit Facilities with TD Bank and Investissement Québec
December 02 2024 - 7:30AM
Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX:
TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the
development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today
announced that it has closed on a $40 million three-year
non-dilutive, senior secured syndicated financing with TD Bank, as
agent (TD Bank Financing). The new credit facilities include a $20
million accordion feature, which could expand total commitments up
to $60 million. Investissement Québec (IQ), the Company’s largest
shareholder, has also agreed to provide a $15 million second
ranking secured subordinated term loan (IQ Subordinated Loan). Net
proceeds from the new loans together with cash on hand will be used
to repay all obligations including prepayment penalties under the
Company’s existing facility with affiliates of Marathon Asset
Management, L.P. (Marathon) pursuant to the credit agreement
entered into with Marathon in July 2022, and to fund business
development activities. All amounts are in US dollars unless
otherwise stated.
“This transaction represents a critical
milestone for the Company’s strategic focus on the
commercialization of innovative therapies through business
development deals and partnerships,” said Philippe Dubuc, Senior
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Theratechnologies.
“The new facility’s favorable rates and terms provide us with
meaningful financial flexibility to execute on our acquisition
strategy at substantially lower costs. The flexible structure fully
aligns with our strategic objectives of continuing to enhance
profitability and strengthen our balance sheet to fuel long-term
growth and sustainability.”
Key highlights of the TD Bank Financing include:
- $25 million senior secured term loan
and a $15 million senior secured revolving facility; each with
interest on a floating rate (SOFR) plus a margin based on the
Company’s total net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio.
- At closing, the interest rate will be SOFR plus 2.75%. This
rate compares favorably to the Company’s previous credit facility,
which carried an interest rate of SOFR + 9.50%.
- The TD Bank term loan will be amortized over a seven-year
period, and will mature on November 27, 2027.
- The Company has drawn $5 million on the revolving
facility.
Key highlights of the IQ Subordinated Loan include:
- A $15 million second ranking secured subordinated term loan
with interest based on US Government rates plus a margin based on
the Company’s total net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio.
- The interest rate is currently set at US Government rates plus
7.23%, or 11.45%.
- The loan will be interest-only and be subject to full repayment
after 42 months.
After giving effect to the financing, the Company will have $45
million in debt, with an estimated cash balance as at November 30,
2024 of approximately $20 million, for a net debt position of
approximately $25 million.
About Theratechnologies
Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX) is a
biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and
commercialization of innovative therapies addressing unmet medical
needs. Further information about Theratechnologies is available on
the Company's website at www.theratech.com, on SEDAR+
at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
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Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking
statements and forward-looking information (collectively, the
“Forward-Looking Statements”) within the meaning of applicable
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Forward-Looking Statements contained in this press release include,
but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) the use of the
net proceeds from the TD Bank Financing and IQ Subordinated Loan;
(ii) the acquisition strategy of the Company; and (iii) the
Company’s profitability and its long-term growth and
sustainability. Although the Forward-Looking Statements contained
in this press release are based upon what the Company believes are
reasonable assumptions in light of the information currently
available, investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance
on these statements since actual results may vary from the
Forward-Looking Statements contained in this press release. Certain
assumptions made in preparing the Forward-Looking Statements
include that: (i) the TD Bank Financing and IQ Subordinated Loan
will help the Company making product acquisitions; and (ii) the
terms of the TD Bank Financing and IQ Subordinated Loan will be
less onerous to the Company than the terms under its credit
agreement with Marathon.
Forward-Looking Statements assumptions are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are
beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those that are disclosed in or implied by
such Forward-Looking Statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to: (i) the occurrence of a default
under the TD Bank Financing and/or the IQ Subordinated Loan; (ii)
the right by any of TD Bank or IQ to foreclose on the assets of the
Company if a default occurs; and (iii) the inability of the Company
to execute on its strategy to acquire additional products as a
result of various factors, including types of products available,
synergies with the other products of the Company, or the lack
thereof, pricing and terms of agreement.
The Company refers current and potential
investors to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual
information form filed under Form 20-F dated February 21, 2024
available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR
at www.sec.gov under Theratechnologies’ public filings.
The reader is cautioned to consider these and other risks and
uncertainties carefully and not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Forward-Looking Statements reflect
current expectations regarding future events and speak only as of
the date of this press release and represent the Company’s
expectations as of that date.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update
or revise the information contained in this press release, whether
as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or
otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
Contacts:
Investor Inquiries: Philippe Dubuc Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer pdubuc@theratech.com 438-315-6608
Media inquiries: Julie Schneiderman Senior Director,
Communications & Corporate Affairs communications@theratech.com
1-514-336-7800
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