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Medicus Pharma secures full $5M financing; debt bears 8% interest

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Medicus Pharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: MDCX) has filed Prospectus Supplement No. 6 to its April 10, 2025 S-1, attaching a Form 8-K dated June 17, 2025. The filing discloses the issuance of a third and final debenture to YA II PN, Ltd. (Yorkville) under the previously announced $5 million securities purchase agreement.

Key terms of the third debenture

  • Principal amount: $2.5 million (remaining capacity under the agreement)
  • Net proceeds to Medicus: $2.25 million
  • Interest: 8.0% per annum, rising to 18.0% upon certain defaults
  • Maturity: February 2, 2026
  • Guaranteed by all company subsidiaries via a global guaranty agreement

This draws total funding under the Yorkville facility to its full $5 million principal, delivering $4.5 million in aggregate net cash since May 2025. The company characterises itself as an emerging growth company and warns investors of high risk, pointing to detailed risk factors in the base prospectus.

The common shares and public warrants (exercise price $4.64; expiry Nov 15 2029) remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, last trading at $2.58 and $0.80, respectively, on June 18 2025.

Implications for investors: the completed financing strengthens short-term liquidity and funds ongoing operations, but adds leverage and exposes Medicus to higher coupon costs and covenant-linked default rate escalation. Guaranteeing subsidiaries also elevates secured creditor priority over equity holders.

Positive

  • Secures full $5 million principal under Yorkville agreement, providing $4.5 million net cash since May 2025
  • No immediate shareholder dilution given debt structure instead of equity issuance
  • Financing maturity extends to February 2026, supporting near-term operational runway

Negative

  • Interest rate of 8% escalating to 18% on default increases financing cost burden
  • Subsidiary guarantees elevate secured creditor claims over equity holders
  • Additional leverage raises balance-sheet risk ahead of 2026 maturity

Insights

TL;DR: Full $5 M facility drawn; boosts cash but increases debt at high coupon.

The third $2.5 million debenture completes Medicus Pharma's non-equity financing package with Yorkville, supplying a total of $4.5 million net cash since May. Liquidity is the near-term beneficiary, giving management runway through early 2026 without immediate shareholder dilution. At 8% cash interest—potentially 18% on default—the cost of capital is steep but common for pre-revenue biotech. The February 2026 maturity aligns with typical clinical-stage milestones, suggesting a timed bridge to future equity raises or partnering events. Overall, the transaction is modestly positive for solvency and operational continuity.

TL;DR: Leverage rises; default-triggered 18% rate and subsidiary guarantees heighten risk.

While the cash infusion helps liquidity, investors should note that the debentures are senior, guaranteed by all subsidiaries, and carry an interest rate that more than doubles upon default. The cumulative $5 million principal must be repaid or refinanced by February 2026, leaving a tight window for a clinical-stage company with limited revenue prospects. The guarantee structure subordinates unsecured creditors and equity holders, and the high coupon increases burn. Therefore, from a credit-risk perspective the news is neutral; liquidity gains are offset by higher leverage and covenant pressure.

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FAQ

How much total funding has Medicus Pharma (MDCX) received from Yorkville?

The company has now issued three debentures totaling $5 million principal, delivering $4.5 million in aggregate net proceeds.

What are the key terms of the latest debenture issued on June 17, 2025?

Principal $2.5 million, interest 8% (up to 18% on default), maturity Feb 2 2026, guaranteed by subsidiaries.

Will the new financing dilute existing MDCX shareholders?

No direct dilution occurs because the capital was raised through debt debentures, not equity.

What are the trading symbols and recent prices for Medicus Pharma securities?

Common shares: MDCX at $2.58; warrants: MDCXW at $0.80 on June 18 2025.

When do the public warrants of Medicus Pharma expire and at what exercise price?

They expire on November 15, 2029 with an exercise price of $4.64 per share.

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)

Registration No. 333-279771

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT NO. 6

(to prospectus dated April 10, 2025)

Medicus Pharma Ltd.

1,115,500 Common Shares Issuable upon the Exercise of Warrants


This prospectus supplement amends and supplements the prospectus dated effective April 10, 2025, as supplemented or amended from time to time (the "Prospectus"), which forms a part of our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Statement No. 333-279771). This prospectus supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information included or incorporated by reference in the Prospectus with the information contained in our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 20, 2025 (the "Form 8-K"). Accordingly, we have attached the Form 8-K to this prospectus supplement.

This prospectus supplement updates and supplements the information in the Prospectus and is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in combination with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto. This prospectus supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and if there is any inconsistency between the information in the Prospectus and this prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.

Our common shares and warrants, with an exercise price of $4.64 and expiration date of November 15, 2029 (the "Public Warrants"), are listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbols "MDCX" and "MDCXW," respectively. On June 18, 2025, the last reported sales prices of the common shares and Public Warrants were $2.58 and $0.80, respectively.

We are an "emerging growth company" under applicable Securities and Exchange Commission rules and are eligible for reduced public company disclosure requirements.

Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should review carefully the risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" beginning on page 10 of the Prospectus, and under similar headings in any amendment or supplements to the Prospectus.

None of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state securities commission or the securities commission of any Canadian province or territory has approved or disapproved of the securities offered by this prospectus supplement or the Prospectus or determined if the Prospectus or this prospectus supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus supplement is June 20, 2025.


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
___________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2025

MEDICUS PHARMA LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ontario 001-42408 98-1778211
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 200
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States 19428
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 540-7515

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class   Trading Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares, no par value   MDCX   NASDAQ Capital Market
Warrants, each exercisable for one common share at an exercise price of $4.64 per share   MDCXW   NASDAQ Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b -2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☑

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

Third Debenture

As previously disclosed on May 5, 2025 in that certain Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Medicus Pharma Ltd., a company incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada (the "Company"), the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with YA II PN, Ltd. ("Yorkville") on May 2, 2025, in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company of debentures (the "Debentures") issuable in an aggregate principal amount of up to $5,000,000. Yorkville purchased and the Company issued a Debenture in aggregate principal amount of $1,250,000 upon the signing of the Purchase Agreement, for net proceeds to the Company of $1,125,000. As previously disclosed in that certain Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 2, 2025, Yorkville purchased and the Company issued a second Debenture in aggregate principal amount of $1,250,000 upon the achievement of certain triggers in the Purchase Agreement, for net proceeds to the Company of $1,125,000. On June 17, 2025, Yorkville purchased and the Company issued a third Debenture in aggregate principal amount of $2,500,000, such amount being the remaining amount available pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, for net proceeds to the Company of $2,250,000, and aggregate net proceeds to the Company of $4,500,000 for the issuance of three Debentures in the total aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000. The Debentures are guaranteed by each of the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to a global guaranty agreement (the "Guaranty"). Interest will accrue on the outstanding principal amount of each Debenture at an annual rate of 8.00%, subject to a potential increase to 18.00% per annum upon the occurrence of certain events of default. The Debentures will mature on February 2, 2026.

The foregoing descriptions of the Purchase Agreement, Guaranty and Debentures do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full text of such documents, and with respect to the Debentures, a form thereof, which were filed as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 4.1, respectively, to that certain Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on May 5, 2025, and are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.



Exhibit
No.
  Description
4.1*   Form of Debenture (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 5, 2025).
10.1*   Securities Purchase Agreement, by and between Medicus Pharma Ltd. and YA II PN, Ltd., dated May 2, 2025 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 5, 2025).
10.2*   Global Guaranty Agreement, by and among the subsidiaries of Medicus Pharma Ltd. set forth in Schedule I thereto, dated May 2, 2025 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 5, 2025).
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL document).
     
*   Previously filed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

MEDICUS PHARMA LTD.
   
By: /s/ Raza Bokhari
Name: Dr. Raza Bokhari
Title: Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: June 20, 2025