debt
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.70
COMPASS Pathways plc (CMPS): debt financing — Compass Pathways secures up to $50M term loan from Hercules Capital, draws $30M initially
COMPASS Pathways plc
- Loan facility up to $50M; initial $30M drawn on June 30, 2023; two additional tranches of $10M each available subject to milestones and lender approval.
- Interest at greater of 9.75% or prime+1.5%; interest-only until July 2025 (or extended to July 2026 if milestones met); matures July 2027.
- Proceeds to fund COMP360 phase 3 trial in treatment-resistant depression; initial data expected summer 2024.
- Warrant issued to Hercules for 94,222 shares at $7.96 per share (10-year term), representing 2.5% of principal.
- Loan secured by assets but excludes IP; includes financial covenant to maintain qualified cash after Jan 1, 2024; prepayment penalties apply.