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Published on 9/12/2019 in the Prospect News Private Placement Daily.

New Issue: OptiNose places $150 million 10.75% notes due 2024 with two investors

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 12 – OptiNose Inc. has agreed to issue up to $150 million of 10.75% senior secured notes due Sept. 12, 2024 through a private placement with two investors on Sept. 12, according to an 8-K filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BioPharma Credit plc was the agent for the deal, which raised $80 million at pricing.

In addition, $30 million of notes will be issued between Sept. 27 and Feb. 15, 2020 upon the company reaching certain milestones, and $20 million of notes may be issued at the company’s option between 15 days after the $30 million settles and Aug. 15, 2020, if certain milestones are met.

Also, the company may issue another $20 million of notes between 15 days after the $30 million if notes settles and Feb. 15, 2021, subject to certain milestones being met.

In addition, each investor received a warrant for 810,357 common shares, each exercisable at $6.72 per share until Sept. 12, 2022.

OptiNose is a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Yardley, Pa.

Issuer:OptiNose Inc.
Issue:Senior secured notes
Amount:$150 million
Maturity:Sept. 12, 2024
Coupon:10.75%
Warrants:For 1,620,714 shares
Warrant expiration:Sept. 12, 2022
Warrant strike price:$6.72
Agent:BioPharma Credit plc
Settlement date:Sept. 12
Distribution:Private placement

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