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FibroGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:FGEN) announced Monday that it has entered into a third amendment to its existing financing agreement with investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Tactical Value and Wilmington Trust National Association, acting as administrative agent. The amendment lowers the minimum qualified cash balance the company is required to maintain in its U.S. deposit or securities accounts from $22.5 million to $18.75 million. According to InvestingPro data, the company currently maintains a current ratio of 2.02 while carrying a total debt of $91.22 million, highlighting the importance of managing its cash position.
The financing agreement was originally dated April 29, 2023, and has been previously amended. The latest change, effective Monday, further adjusts the covenant related to FibroGen’s cash holdings.
The details were disclosed in a press release statement included in the company’s Form 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
FibroGen’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker (NASDAQ:FGEN). The company is based in San Francisco, California.
In other recent news, FibroGen reported a sharp decline in revenue for the first quarter of 2025, with figures dropping to $2.7 million from $25.4 million in the same period last year. Despite this, the company managed to reduce its net loss significantly to $16.8 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to $49 million, or $0.49 per share, the previous year. FibroGen is also planning a strategic divestment of its China operations to AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN), expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, which could enhance its financial stability.
Additionally, FibroGen has appointed Dr. Michael Kauffman, a veteran in the biotechnology industry, to its Board of Directors. His expertise in drug development and regulatory strategy is anticipated to be valuable as the company approaches significant clinical milestones. The company is working on promising developments in prostate cancer and anemia treatments, with plans to initiate a Phase II monotherapy trial for FG-3246 in the third quarter of 2025.
The appointment of Dr. Kauffman aligns with FibroGen’s efforts to strengthen its leadership and governance. The company’s strategic initiatives and cost management have generated investor optimism, as evidenced by the positive market reaction despite the revenue downturn. Analyst firms are closely watching these developments as FibroGen navigates its challenges and opportunities in the biotech sector.
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