debt
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
Seres Therapeutics, Inc. (MCRB): debt financing — Seres receives Oaktree default notice over $28M Bacthera payment; $110M term loan at risk
Seres Therapeutics, Inc.
- Received default notice from Oaktree alleging non-payment of ~$28M milestone to Bacthera; company disputes.
- $110M outstanding under $250M term loan; interest at SOFR+7.875% (floor 2.5%, cap 5%), maturity April 2029.
- Company believes no default occurred; intends to vigorously defend and pursue counterclaims if needed.
- If default stands, debt could be accelerated and default interest rate of 2% per annum would apply.
- Dispute hinges on whether Bacthera milestone is due and qualifies as 'Indebtedness' under credit agreement.