Soleno Therapeutics Enters Into $200 Million Debt Financing with Oxford Finance LLC

Up to $200 million financing, includes $50 million upfront

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. (Soleno) (NASDAQ: SLNO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases, today announced it has entered into a loan and security agreement with Oxford Finance LLC and its affiliates (Oxford) for up to $200 million.

“This financing significantly strengthens our financial position, providing additional support for anticipated commercial launch activities,” said Anish Bhatnagar, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Soleno.

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Under the terms of the agreement with Oxford, Soleno drew an initial $50 million at closing. $100 million will be available in three additional tranches, contingent upon U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of DCCR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets for the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and certain commercial milestones. The final $50 million may be made available upon the mutual consent of Soleno and Oxford. The loan carries an interest-only period of 48 months and a total term of 60 months; provided that if specific milestones are achieved prior to September 30, 2026, the interest-only period and maturity date will be extended by 12 months. The term loans accrue interest at a floating rate equal to, subject to certain conditions, (a) 1-month term SOFR plus (b) 5.50%.

As of September 30, 2024, Soleno had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $284.7 million. With the initial draw of $50 million, Soleno had pro-forma cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $334.7 million as of September 30, 2024.

About Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.
Soleno is focused on the development and commercialization of novel therapeutics for the treatment of rare diseases. An NDA for its lead candidate, DCCR (diazoxide choline) extended-release tablets, a once-daily oral tablet for the treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is currently under review by the FDA and was granted Priority Review. For more information, please visit www.soleno.life.

About Oxford Finance LLC
Oxford Finance LLC is a specialty finance firm providing senior secured loans to public and private life sciences, healthcare services, healthtech, business services and SaaS companies worldwide. For over 20 years, Oxford has delivered flexible financing solutions to over 700 companies, allowing borrowers to maximize their equity by leveraging their assets. Since 2002, Oxford has originated more than $14 billion in loans. Oxford is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with additional offices serving the greater San Diego, San Francisco, Boston and New York City metropolitan areas. For more information, visit https://oxfordfinance.com.

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