| prior to December 31, 2023), and bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 9.50%, subject to a SOFR floor of 1.00%); and, |
| • | | The Company has agreed to purchase $30 million of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes due June 2023, at a discount to par, in privately negotiated agreements with United States based noteholders, which are expected to close on or before July 29, 2022; |
“We are strong believers in Theratechnologies’ portfolio of therapeutic assets, and we have been impressed with this management team’s commitment to addressing patients’ needs,” said Evan Bedil, Head of Healthcare at Marathon. “We are pleased to offer this non-dilutive financing that will help fund the company’s growth well into the future.”
Truist Securities acted as exclusive financial advisor to Theratechnologies on this transaction.
Covington & Burling LLP acted as external counsel to Marathon Asset Management LP on this transaction.
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.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
About Marathon Asset Management LP
Marathon Asset Management LP, with $22 billion of assets under management, was formed in 1998 by Bruce Richards (Chairman & Chief Executive Officer) and Louis Hanover (Chief Investment Officer). The firm seeks attractive absolute returns through investments in the global capital markets and the private credit markets whereby it is known for its ability to provide capital solutions to companies across industries. Marathon’s healthcare team, led by Dr. Evan Bedil, is known for buying pharmaceutical royalties in addition to providing capital solutions across the capital structure to emerging biopharmaceutical companies. Marathon has significant experience investing in companies through multiple cycles and possesses a broad-based skill set and proprietary platform to research, analyze and act upon complex capital structures and situations. For additional information, please visit www.marathonfund.com.
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