TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (TSX:ASP, OTCQB: ASPCF) (“Acerus” or the “Company”) today announced that it entered into an amended agreement related to its existing credit facility with SWK Funding LLC (“SWK”).
The nature of the amendment is to set the minimum threshold for Consolidated Unencumbered Liquid Assets required to be maintained by the Company. This amount is defined in the agreement as cash adjusted for a certain portion of accounts receivable and payable. This level will be set at US$1 million at all times up until July 31, 2019 and either (i) US$2 million at all times thereafter unless the Company can demonstrate that it has raised a minimum of US$5 million in gross equity or subordinated debt (or any combination thereof) between June 25, 2019 and July 31, 2019 (the “Subsequent Raise”) or (ii) US$1 million at all times thereafter if the Subsequent Raise is completed.
All other terms and conditions in the SWK loan agreement remain unchanged.
About Acerus
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a Canadian-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of innovative prescription products that improve patient experience, with a primary focus in the field of men’s health. The Company commercializes its products via its own salesforce in Canada, and through a global network of licensed distributors in the U.S. and other territories.
Acerus’ shares trade on TSX under the symbol ASP and on OTCQB under the symbol ASPCF. For more information, visit www.aceruspharma.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Contacts
Edward Gudaitis
President and Chief Executive Officer
egudaitis@aceruspharma.com
(905) 817-8194