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Published on 2/24/2015 in the Prospect News PIPE Daily.

Agile Therapeutics secures $25 million through variable-rate term loan

Facility with Hercules Technology Growth includes 180,274 warrants

By Devika Patel

Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 24 – Agile Therapeutics, Inc. arranged a $25 million term loan facility with Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. on Feb. 24, according to an 8-K filed Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It has already drawn down $16.5 million.

The loan is due on Dec. 1, 2018 and accrues interest at the greater of 9% and 9% plus the Prime rate minus 425 basis points.

Hercules also received warrants for 180,274 shares. The warrants are exercisable at $5.89, which is a 39.22% discount to the Feb. 23 closing price of $9.69.

Proceeds will be used to repay Agile’s term loan facility and for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The women's health specialty pharmaceutical company is based in Princeton, N.J.

Issuer:Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
Issue:Term loan
Amount:$25 million
Maturity:Dec. 1, 2018
Coupon:The greater of 9% and 9% plus the Prime rate minus 425 bps
Warrants:For 180,274 shares
Warrant strike price:$5.89
Investor:Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc.
Settlement date:Feb. 24 (for $16.5 million)
Stock symbol:Nasdaq: AGRX
Stock price:$9.69 at close Feb. 23
Market capitalization:$182.57 million

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