Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Secures $500 Million in Senior Secured Credit from Blue Owl Managed Funds to Further Extend Leadership Position in MASH
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) has secured a $500 million senior secured credit facility from Blue Owl Capital managed funds. The non-dilutive financing includes a $350 million initial term loan at closing (partly used to refinance $115 million existing debt), a $150 million delayed draw term loan available through December 2027, and potential additional facilities up to $250 million.
The funding will primarily support MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) pipeline expansion and strategic growth. The company highlighted strong U.S. launch momentum for Rezdiffra, with patent protection through 2044, and an ongoing pivotal F4c outcomes trial.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) ha ottenuto una linea di credito senior garantita da 500 milioni di dollari da fondi gestiti da Blue Owl Capital. Il finanziamento non diluitivo comprende un prestito a termine iniziale di 350 milioni di dollari alla chiusura (in parte utilizzato per rifinanziare un debito esistente di 115 milioni di dollari), un prestito a termine a prelievo ritardato di 150 milioni di dollari disponibile fino a dicembre 2027 e potenziali ulteriori linee fino a 250 milioni di dollari.
I fondi saranno principalmente destinati all'espansione della pipeline per la MASH (steatoepatite associata a disfunzione metabolica) e alla crescita strategica. L'azienda ha evidenziato un forte slancio nel lancio negli Stati Uniti di Rezdiffra, con protezione brevettuale fino al 2044, e uno studio pivotale in corso sugli esiti F4c.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) ha asegurado una línea de crédito garantizada senior de 500 millones de dólares de fondos gestionados por Blue Owl Capital. El financiamiento no dilutivo incluye un préstamo a plazo inicial de 350 millones de dólares al cierre (parcialmente utilizado para refinanciar una deuda existente de 115 millones de dólares), un préstamo a plazo con desembolso diferido de 150 millones de dólares disponible hasta diciembre de 2027 y posibles facilidades adicionales de hasta 250 millones de dólares.
Los fondos se destinarán principalmente a la expansión de la cartera para MASH (esteatohepatitis asociada a disfunción metabólica) y al crecimiento estratégico. La compañía destacó un fuerte impulso en el lanzamiento en EE. UU. de Rezdiffra, con protección de patente hasta 2044, y un ensayo pivotal F4c en curso.
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) a obtenu une facilité de crédit senior garantie de 500 millions de dollars auprès de fonds gérés par Blue Owl Capital. Le financement non dilutif comprend un prêt à terme initial de 350 millions de dollars à la clôture (en partie utilisé pour refinancer une dette existante de 115 millions de dollars), un prêt à terme à tirage différé de 150 millions de dollars disponible jusqu'en décembre 2027, ainsi que des facilités supplémentaires potentielles pouvant atteindre 250 millions de dollars.
Ces fonds serviront principalement à soutenir l'expansion du pipeline MASH (stéatohépatite associée à une dysfonction métabolique) et la croissance stratégique. La société a souligné la forte dynamique de lancement aux États-Unis de Rezdiffra, protégée par un brevet jusqu'en 2044, ainsi qu'un essai pivot F4c en cours.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) hat eine gesicherte Senior-Kreditfazilität über 500 Millionen US-Dollar von von Blue Owl Capital verwalteten Fonds erhalten. Die nicht verwässernde Finanzierung umfasst einen ersten Terminkredit über 350 Millionen US-Dollar bei Abschluss (teilweise zur Refinanzierung von 115 Millionen US-Dollar bestehender Schulden), einen 150 Millionen US-Dollar verzögerten Terminkredit, der bis Dezember 2027 verfügbar ist, sowie potenzielle zusätzliche Fazilitäten von bis zu 250 Millionen US-Dollar.
Die Mittel werden hauptsächlich zur Erweiterung der MASH-Pipeline (metabolisch bedingte Steatohepatitis) und für strategisches Wachstum verwendet. Das Unternehmen hob die starke Markteinführung von Rezdiffra in den USA hervor, mit Patentschutz bis 2044, sowie eine laufende entscheidende F4c-Ergebnisstudie.
- Secured $500 million non-dilutive financing to support pipeline expansion
- Rezdiffra patent protection extends through 2044
- Strong U.S. launch momentum for Rezdiffra reported
- Additional $250 million in incremental facilities available for strategic expansion
- Refinancing of existing $115 million debt completed
- Increased debt burden with $350 million initial term loan
- Additional debt exposure through potential $400 million in future facilities
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Madrigal secures $500M non-dilutive financing, strengthening cash position for MASH pipeline expansion while avoiding shareholder dilution.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals has secured a substantial
This financing comes at a strategic time for Madrigal, with the company citing strong U.S. launch momentum for Rezdiffra, its MASH (Metabolic dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis) treatment. The deal's timing and structure suggest strong institutional confidence in Madrigal's commercial prospects. Particularly noteworthy is the mention of a forthcoming Rezdiffra patent extending protection through 2044, providing nearly two decades of market exclusivity - a critical value driver for biopharmaceutical assets.
The non-dilutive nature of this financing is especially significant given current market conditions. By securing debt rather than issuing equity, Madrigal preserves shareholder value while gaining financial flexibility for strategic business development. Management's emphasis on "smart, focused business development" suggests a disciplined approach to pipeline expansion, likely involving targeted acquisitions or licensing deals to strengthen their MASH portfolio. The company appears to be positioning itself as the dominant player in the MASH treatment landscape, with this financing providing substantial ammunition to pursue that strategy.
- Proceeds to primarily support MASH pipeline expansion and to refinance existing senior credit facility
$350 million initial term loan funded at close and up to an additional$150 million available through 2027- Agreement also provides for the possibility of additional incremental facilities of up to
$250 million of credit to support further strategic pipeline expansion
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDGL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), today announced that it has entered into a
The non-dilutive financing consists of:
- A
$350 million initial term loan funded at closing, a portion of which was used to refinance Madrigal’s existing$115 million senior secured debt plus fees; - A
$150 million delayed draw term loan facility (DDTL), available in multiple draws at Madrigal’s discretion through December 2027; and - An option for additional incremental facilities of up to
$250 million , available in multiple draws and at the mutual consent of Madrigal and Blue Owl, to support potential additional strategic business development activity.
“This agreement with Blue Owl meaningfully strengthens our capital position with non-dilutive funding to advance our MASH pipeline through smart, focused business development � a key element of our long-term growth strategy,� said Bill Sibold, Chief Executive Officer of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals. “With strong U.S. launch momentum, a forthcoming U.S. Rezdiffra patent that provides protection through 2044, and a pivotal F4c outcomes trial underway, this facility gives us the financial flexibility to advance the expansion of our pipeline and extend our leadership position in MASH.�
“We are proud to support Madrigal at this pivotal moment in their growth trajectory,� said Sandip Agarwala, Managing Director and Head of Life Sciences at Blue Owl Capital. “Madrigal is well-positioned to transform the treatment landscape in MASH, and we believe Rezdiffra represents a breakthrough therapy for patients with significant unmet need. This investment reflects our high conviction in Madrigal’s strategy, execution capabilities and commitment to building a market-leading portfolio for the future of MASH therapies.�
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as sole structuring agent for Madrigal on the transaction. Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor to Madrigal and Cooley LLP advised Blue Owl.
About Madrigal
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDGL) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering novel therapeutics for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a liver disease with high unmet medical need. Madrigal’s medication, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), is a once-daily, oral, liver-directed THR-β agonist designed to target key underlying causes of MASH. Rezdiffra is the first and only medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of MASH with moderate to advanced fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3). An ongoing Phase 3 outcomes trial is evaluating Rezdiffra for the treatment of compensated MASH cirrhosis (consistent with stage F4c). For more information, visit www.madrigalpharma.com.
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements� made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements related to the expected use of proceeds from the credit facility, the expected benefit from Madrigal’s patent, Madrigal’s ability to expand its pipeline and Madrigal’s leadership position. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements; risks related to obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals, including, but not limited to, potential regulatory delays or rejections; our history of operating losses and the possibility that we may never achieve or maintain profitability; risks associated with meeting the objectives of Madrigal’s clinical trials, including, but not limited to Madrigal’s ability to achieve enrollment objectives concerning patient numbers (including an adequate safety database), outcomes objectives and/or timing objectives for Madrigal’s trials; any delays or failures in enrollment, and the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks related to the effects of Rezdiffra’s (resmetirom’s) mechanism of action; market demand for and acceptance of Rezdiffra; the potential inability to raise sufficient capital to fund ongoing operations as currently planned or to obtain financing on acceptable terms; our ability to service indebtedness and otherwise comply with debt covenants; outcomes or trends from competitive trials; future topline data timing or results; our ability to prevent and/or mitigate cyber-attacks; the timing and outcomes of clinical trials of Rezdiffra (resmetirom); the uncertainties inherent in clinical testing; uncertainties concerning analyses or assessments outside of a controlled clinical trial; and changes in laws and regulations applicable to our business and our ability to comply with such laws and regulations. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Madrigal undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date they are made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Please refer to Madrigal’s submissions filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(“SEC�), for more detailed information regarding these risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Madrigal specifically discusses these risks and uncertainties in greater detail in the sections appearing in Part I, Item 1A of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025, as updated from time to time by Madrigal’s other filings with the SEC.
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