enGene Secures Expanded $125M Debt Facility to Fund Bladder Cancer Drug Development and Commercialization

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enGene Holdings Inc. announced an expanded debt facility of up to $125 million with Hercules Capital, providing non-dilutive capital to support the planned BLA filing and potential commercial launch of its bladder cancer therapy, detalimogene.

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• Expanded Debt Facility Secured

  enGene entered into a Second Amendment to its Loan and Security Agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc., expanding the total debt facility to up to $125 million.

• Initial Funding and Refinancing

  $25 million was funded immediately upon execution of the amendment, which will be used to refinance the company's existing debt facility.

• Milestone-Based Capital Access

  An additional $75 million is available in term loan tranches, contingent on the achievement of specific clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones for detalimogene.

• Strategic Non-Dilutive Capital

  This non-dilutive capital provides financial flexibility to support the planned Biologics License Application (BLA) for detalimogene in H2 2026 and its potential commercial launch for high-risk bladder cancer.

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This expanded debt facility provides enGene Holdings Inc. with substantial non-dilutive capital, significantly strengthening its financial position as it approaches critical milestones. For a clinical-stage biotechnology company, securing a large debt facility, especially one tied to clinical and regulatory achievements, is a strong vote of confidence from lenders. This capital is crucial for funding the planned Biologics License Application (BLA) for detalimogene in the second half of 2026 and preparing for its potential commercial launch, de-risking the company's path forward without immediate shareholder dilution. The initial $25 million refinancing also improves the company's debt structure.