Evaxion pursues agreement with EIB to bolster equity through conversion of debt into equity
Rhea-AI Summary
Evaxion Biotech (NASDAQ: EVAX) is in advanced discussions with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to convert €3.5 million of its €7 million loan into an equity-type instrument. The conversion is expected to increase Evaxion's equity by $3.7 million upon completion in Q1 2025. This strategic move aims to ensure compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements and strengthen the company's financial position.
As Evaxion's only debt is the EIB loan, the conversion would significantly reduce overall liabilities, simplify the balance sheet, and improve financial flexibility and cash flow. The terms under discussion are reported to be favorable for both the company and its shareholders.
Positive
- Expected $3.7M immediate equity increase through debt conversion
- Reduction of total debt by 50% (€3.5M out of €7M)
- Improved financial flexibility and cash flow
- Simplified balance sheet structure
Negative
- Current risk of non-compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements
- Remaining €3.5M debt burden with EIB
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, EVAX declined 8.92%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
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- Evaxion and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are in advanced discussions about conversion of
€3.5 million out of Evaxion’s€7 million loan with EIB into an equity-type instrument - Such conversion is expected to increase Evaxion’s equity by
$3.7 million immediately upon completion - The conversion would significantly enhance Evaxion’s equity and capital structure. As such, it is an important part of Evaxion’s plan on ensuring ongoing compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirements
- An agreement is expected to be finalized and implemented in the first quarter of 2025
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, December 17, 2024 - Evaxion Biotech A/S (NASDAQ: EVAX) (“Evaxion”), a clinical-stage TechBio company specializing in developing AI-Immunology™ powered vaccines, is pursuing a significant expected enhancement of its equity and capital structure through a conversion of debt into equity. Evaxion is currently in advanced discussions with the European Investment Bank (EIB) about conversion of
A conversion is expected to increase Evaxion’s equity by
“We are very pleased to have advanced discussions with EIB and to have taken this important step to significantly strengthen our equity through a conversion of debt. The terms being discussed with EIB are favorable to us and our shareholders, and a reduction in our long-term liabilities should improve our standing in the financial community. We appreciate the ongoing support from EIB,” says Christian Kanstrup, CEO of Evaxion.
Evaxion obtained the loan from EIB in 2020. An agreement between Evaxion and EIB would be subject to certain conditions. Such agreement is expected to be finalized and implemented in the first quarter of 2025.
Contact information
Evaxion Biotech A/S
Mads Kronborg
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communication
+45 53 54 82 96
mak@evaxion-biotech.com
About EVAXION
Evaxion Biotech A/S is a pioneering TechBio company based upon its AI platform, AI-Immunology™. Evaxion’s proprietary and scalable AI prediction models harness the power of artificial intelligence to decode the human immune system and develop novel immunotherapies for cancer, bacterial diseases, and viral infections. Based upon AI-Immunology™, Evaxion has developed a clinical-stage oncology pipeline of novel personalized vaccines and a preclinical infectious disease pipeline in bacterial and viral diseases with high unmet medical needs. Evaxion is committed to transforming patients’ lives by providing innovative and targeted treatment options. For more information about Evaxion and its groundbreaking AI-Immunology™ platform and vaccine pipeline, please visit our website.
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