OHA is Administrative Agent and Sole Lender for Emergent BioSolutions Debt Refinancing
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Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) has provided a $250 million term loan facility to Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS), a global company specializing in life-saving products. This refinancing is a important step in Emergent's multi-year plan to stabilize its financial profile. As part of the deal, Emergent issued OHA 2.5 million warrants and common stock worth $10 million. The company aims to reduce net debt by over $200 million this year, positioning itself for future growth and investment opportunities. This bespoke financing structure showcases OHA's strategic approach to addressing complex financial situations, providing Emergent with additional liquidity and flexibility to execute its business plan.
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Positive
- Secured $250 million term loan facility for debt refinancing
- On track to reduce net debt by over $200 million in 2024
- Gained additional liquidity and flexibility for future growth and investments
- Successful execution of multi-year financial stabilization plan
Negative
- Issuance of 2.5 million warrants and $10 million worth of common stock, potentially diluting existing shareholders
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New York, New York, Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Hill Advisors (“OHA”) served as Administrative Agent and sole lender of a
In connection with the execution of the term loan, Emergent issued OHA 2.5 million warrants in addition to common stock with an aggregate value of
This bespoke term loan structure exemplifies OHA’s strategic approach to partnering with companies to address complex and unique financial situations.
“For the past 18 months, Emergent has executed on a series of actions to strengthen the balance sheet and streamline operations,” said Joe Papa, president and CEO of Emergent. “These steps, which include finalizing several asset/site divestitures, resolving legacy issues, and now, securing this significant debt refinancing, are critical to stabilizing our financial profile.”
Papa continued, “We are thrilled to secure this new credit facility with Oak Hill Advisors as we are on track to reduce net debt by more than
Joseph Goldschmid, Managing Director at Oak Hill Advisors, added, “We are delighted to be a capital partner to Emergent. This financing provides the company with additional liquidity and flexibility to deliver on its business plan and continue to provide critical, life-saving products. We are excited to support and partner with the management team and company in this next chapter of growth.”
To access more information related to the new credit facility agreement, visit Emergent’s recently filed Form 8-K and press release here.
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About OHA: Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) is a leading global credit-focused alternative asset manager with over 30 years of investment experience. OHA works with institutions and individuals and seeks to deliver a consistent track record of attractive risk-adjusted returns. The firm manages approximately
With over 400 experienced professionals across six global offices, OHA brings a collaborative approach to offering investors a single platform to meet their diverse credit needs. OHA is the private markets platform of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ – GS: TROW). For more information, please visit oakhilladvisors.com.
