regulatory
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Seres Therapeutics announces FDA approval of VOWST for C. diff prevention and $250M Oaktree credit facility
Seres Therapeutics, Inc.
- FDA approved VOWST (fecal microbiota spores) to prevent recurrent C. difficile infection; launch expected June 2023.
- $125M milestone payment due from Nestlé under joint commercialization agreement upon approval.
- Entered $250M Oaktree credit facility; initial $110M tranche funded, net proceeds ~$50M after repaying Hercules debt.
- Issued warrants to lenders for 647,589 shares at $6.69/share; additional warrants tied to future tranches.
- Preliminary cash and equivalents ~$107M as of March 31, 2023.