OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, June 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: PARN ), a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions, today announced that it has entered into a non-dilutive $US11 million term loan agreement with MidCap Financial. The Company intends to use the loan proceeds for the expansion of its Companion Animal sales team in the US and general company purposes.
The Term Loan has a 45-month term, being interest only for the first 18 months and Parnell has the ability to extend the interest only period to the first 24 months of the loan upon achieving certain revenue targets as stipulated in the agreement.
Parnell's Chief Financial Officer, Brad McCarthy, said "We are very pleased to have completed this financing transaction with MidCap Financial, which is in line with our previously communicated capital strategy at attractive market rates and allows for the accelerated establishment of our Companion Animal sales team in the US, as recently approved by the Board of Directors."
About Parnell
Parnell (Nasdaq: PARN ) is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative animal health solutions. Parnell currently markets five products for companion animals and production animals in 14 countries and augments its pharmaceutical products with proprietary software platforms – FETCH (formerly iKAM) and mySYNCH. These innovative technology solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life and/or performance of animals, while driving customers' operational efficiency and profitability. Parnell distinguishes itself in the industry by providing value-added solutions that position the Company as a true partner to their customers.
For more information on the company and its products, please visit www.parnell.com .
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For more information, contact: Parnell Pharmaceuticals Holdings Robert Joseph, 913-274-2100 BCC Partners Karen Bergman, 650-575-1509 Susan Pietropaolo, 845-638-6290
