On September 12, 2022 Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ADPT), a commercial stage biotechnology company that translates the genetics of the adaptive immune system into clinical products to diagnose and treat disease, reported it has entered into a non-dilutive royalty financing agreement with OrbiMed for up to $250 million (Press release, Adaptive Biotechnologies, SEP 12, 2022, View Source [SID1234619403]). Proceeds from the agreement will strengthen Adaptive’s balance sheet, which stood at over $450 million in cash and marketable securities at the end of the second quarter of 2022, and provide the Company with additional capital to support its growth trajectory and path to profitability.
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"We are excited to work with OrbiMed on this creative royalty structure to continue unlocking the full potential of our immune medicine platform," said Chad Robins, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Adaptive Biotechnologies. "The agreement will extend our cash runway while providing flexibility to invest in growth initiatives in both our MRD and Immune Medicine business areas."
Under the agreement, Adaptive will receive an initial tranche of $125 million with the option to receive an additional $75 million, both for general corporate purposes. Adaptive can also access a third tranche of $50 million for potential M&A. OrbiMed will be entitled to receive 5% of the Company’s GAAP revenues, increasing to 8% and 10% if the second and third tranches are drawn, respectively.
"This investment reflects our confidence in Adaptive Biotechnologies and the potential to accelerate its significant contributions to the field of immune medicine," said Matthew Rizzo, General Partner of OrbiMed. "The company is well-positioned to deliver revenue growth while continuing to innovate and expand the applications of its platform in clinical diagnostics and drug discovery."
DLA Piper LLP (US) acted as the Company’s legal advisor, and Covington & Burling LLP acted as OrbiMed’s legal advisor.