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Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.: going-concern / distress — Eiger BioPharmaceuticals files for Chapter 11; stalking horse sale of Zokinvy for up to $26M
Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions on April 1, 2024 in Northern District of Texas.
- Stalking horse APA with Sentynl Therapeutics to buy Zokinvy for up to $26M, subject to court approval and higher bids.
- Patient access to Zokinvy (lonafarnib) to continue uninterrupted during the process.
- Company expects to sell substantially all assets and conduct an orderly wind down.
- Debt accelerated under Innovatus loan due to bankruptcy filing; enforcement stayed by Bankruptcy Code.