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Mesoblast Retires Senior Debt with Non-Dilutive, Lower Cost, Five-Year Credit Line
Mesoblast has option to draw down up to US$125 million by June 30, 2026 New facility does not encumber any of Mesoblast's material assets or intellectual property NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has repaid in full its existing senior secured loan from Oaktree Capital Management, Inc. and in part its subordinated royalty facility from NovaQuest Ca
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