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Beam Therapeutics Announces $500 Million Strategic Financing Facility with Sixth Street
$100 Million Funded at Close with up to an Additional $400 Million Available Under Facility with Seven-Year Term Financing Bolsters Balance Sheet with
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[{"type":"text","content":"$100 Million Funded at Close with up to an Additional $400 Million Available Under Facility with Seven-Year Term Financing Bolsters Balance Sheet with Long-term, Non-dilutive Capital to Support Anticipated Launch of Risto-cel in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) CAMBRIGE, Mass., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beam Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BEAM) today announced that it has entered into a strategic financing agreement with Sixth Street for substantial, long-term, non-dilutive capital to fund the potential launch of ristoglogene autogetemcel (risto-cel) in sickle cell disease (SCD). The $500 million senior secured credit facility includes $100 million funded at close; up to $300 million available upon the achievement of certain clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones for risto-cel; and an additional $100 million available at Beam’s option, subject to mutual agreement between the parties, during the seven-year term of the agreement. “This strategic financing provides Beam with significant flexibility and long-term, non-dilutive capital to support the anticipated commercial launch and subsequent revenue generation for risto-cel, which we believe has the potential to be a best-in-class, one-time treatment for sickle cell disease,” said Sravan Emany, chief financial officer of Beam Therapeutics. “By underwriting the commercialization costs of risto-cel, this facility secures this important, high-value franchise and also enhances our ability to direct our capital to the growth of our pipeline and execute our long-term vision for precision genetic medicines.” “Beam has built a differentiated base editing platform with the potential to deliver precision genetic medicines across a broad range of serious diseases. The company’s focus on programs with compelling clinical and commercial potential positions it well for long-term value creation, driven by innovative technology that could make a meaningful impact for patients,” said Jeff Pootoolal, partner at Sixth Street. “Sixth Street is committed to long-term partnerships with companies we believe can overcome healthcare challenges and improve patient care. Beam is one of those companies, and we look forward to continuing to deepen our relationship as they progress toward important clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones.” The credit facility matures in early 2033 and bears intere...