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Note 6 - Debt
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
Notes to Financial Statements  
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Note 6Debt

 

Convertible senior notes, net, along with share-settled liabilities, and term debt balances are comprised of the following:

 

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 

   

2025

   

2024

 

   

(In thousands)

 
                   

Exchange of 2026 Notes for common stock (share-settled liability)

Short-term   $ 7,627     $  

Convertible senior notes, net maturing on June 15, 2029 (2029 Notes)

Long-term     63,474        
        71,101        

Term debt, net maturing on June 3, 2028 (Term Loan)

Short-term           21,000  

Term debt, net maturing on June 3, 2028 (Term Loan)

Long-Term     87,313       69,405  
        87,313       90,405  

Convertible senior notes, net maturing on February 15, 2026 (2026 Notes)

Short-term     17,017        

Convertible senior notes, net maturing on February 15, 2026 (2026 Notes)

Long-term           97,178  
        17,017       97,178  
      $ 175,431     $ 187,583  

 

Exchange of 2026 Notes for 2029 Notes and Share-Settled Liabilities

 

On May 14, 2025, we completed the exchange of $70.4 million of net carrying value of our 2026 Notes on a one-for-one basis for newly issued convertible senior notes maturing on June 15, 2029 which had a fair market value of $73.5 million. The $70.4 million net carrying value of our 2026 Notes includes $70.8 million of aggregate principal amount less $0.4 million of issuance costs. Including the Equitization Transaction, this exchange results in a net $3.0 million loss on extinguishment which we recorded to our statement of operations and comprehensive loss. The Convertible Note Exchange was conducted with a limited number of holders of the 2026 Notes pursuant to exchange agreements dated May 12, 2025 (each, an “Exchange Agreement”).

 

The 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of August 14, 2020 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, National Association, as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by a Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 14, 2025 (the “Second Supplemental Indenture”), between the Company and the Trustee (the Base Indenture, as amended and supplemented by the Second Supplemental Indenture, the “Indenture”). The 2029 Notes will mature on June 15, 2029 unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date. 

 

Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears at a rate of 9.50% per annum on each June 15 and December 15, beginning on December 15, 2025. Due to the discount amortization on the 2029 Notes, interest expense is currently being recognized at an implied effective interest rate of 1.82%. The 2029 Notes are convertible at the option of the holder into shares of common stock, cash or a combination thereof, as elected by us, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The conversion rate is 161.81 shares of our common stock per $1,000 of note principal (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $6.18 per share of common stock), which equals approximately 11.5 million shares issuable upon conversion, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances as described in the Indenture.

 

Holders who convert their 2029 Notes from, and including, November 14, 2025 to, but excluding, June 1, 2029 (except for any conversion in connection with a make-whole fundamental change) will also be entitled to an interest make-whole payment equal to the sum of the remaining scheduled payments of interest that would have been made on the 2029 Notes to be converted had such notes remained outstanding from the conversion date through the earlier of (i) the date that is 18 months following the conversion date and (ii) the maturity date. We recorded a $23.0 million initial embedded derivative as a component of our 2029 Notes which represents the conversion feature available to holders of the 2029 Notes allowing them to convert the notes into common stock. At June 30, 2025, we marked-to-market the initial $23.0 million embedded derivative on the 2029 Notes to $15.0 million, recording an $8.0 million gain on remeasurement to our condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. The 2029 Notes include a $20.2 million discount which we amortize as an addition to the carrying value and treat as non-cash interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss over the duration of the term. 

 

The 2029 Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part, at our option at any time, and from time to time, on or after June 20, 2027 and on or before the 50th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice. In addition, calling any 2029 Note for redemption will constitute a “make-whole fundamental change” (as defined in the Indenture) with respect to that 2029 Note, in which case the conversion rate applicable to the conversion of that 2029 Note will be increased in certain circumstances if it is converted after it is called for redemption.

 

The Indenture contains customary terms and covenants and events of default. If an event of default (other than certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization involving the Company) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes then outstanding may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the 2029 Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately. Upon the occurrence of certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization involving the Company, the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on all of the 2029 Notes then outstanding will immediately become due and payable without any further action or notice by the Trustee or any holder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Indenture provides that, to the extent we elect and for up to 180 days, the sole remedy for an event of default relating to certain failures by us to comply with certain reporting covenants in the Indenture may consist exclusively of the right to receive special interest on the 2029 Notes.

 

The 2029 Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables, and (to the extent we are not a holder thereof) preferred equity, if any, of its subsidiaries.

 

Equitization Transaction

 

On May 12, 2025, we entered into Note Conversion Agreements with two affiliated holders of the 2026 Notes to convert $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes into shares of our common stock. Under the terms of the Note Conversion Agreements, the holders agreed to convert the equitized principal amount of the 2026 Notes in three tranches for a number of shares of common stock to be determined based in part on the closing price of our common stock on May 9, 2025 and in part based on the 20-day volume-weighted average price applicable to each tranche conversion date, subject to a floor conversion price. The Note Conversion Agreements provide that the final settlement will occur no later than September 15, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, we delivered 539,320 shares of the first tranche under this agreement with the remaining shares for the first tranche delivered on July 15, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, we have recorded a $7.6 million share-settled liability in our condensed consolidated balance sheet representing the remaining liability owed to the two affiliated holders under the Note Conversion Agreements. We subsequently delivered an aggregate of 1,996,555 additional shares in connection with the completion of the settlement for the first tranche, the settlement of the second tranche and the partial settlement of the third tranche. The Note Conversion Agreements provide that the final settlement will occur no later than September 15, 2025. 

 

The Convertible Note Exchange transaction and Equitization Transaction reduced the aggregate principal balance of our 2026 Notes from $97.9 million to $17.1 million. The $80.8 million reduction in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes reflects the exchange of $70.8 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes for 2029 Notes under the Convertible Note Exchange and the reduction of $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount to be equitized under the Note Conversion Agreements. Because we have a contractual obligation to cancel $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes pursuant to the Note Conversion Agreements, we recognize the full reduction of the $10.0 million at June 30, 2025 from the 2026 Notes balance. Accordingly, the Equitization Transaction resulted in us initially recording a share-settled liability. As of June 30, 2025, we cancelled $3.3 million of this liability, reflecting equitization of the first tranche under the Note Conversion Agreements.

 

The amount outstanding on the 2029 Notes is as follows:

 

 

June 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Principal amount

  $ 70,785  

Unamortized debt discount, net of issuance costs

    (22,331 )

Fair value of embedded derivative

    15,020  

Total unsecured convertible senior notes, net

  $ 63,474  

 

 

Fair value of outstanding unsecured convertible senior notes (1)

  $ 59,263  

 

 

(1)

The fair value is classified as a Level 2 liability due to the limited trading activity for the 2029 Notes. This balance reflects the fair value of the 2029 Notes based on quoted prices in an over-the counter market using the most recent trading information at the end of the reporting period.

 

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the 2029 Notes:

 

   

Three and Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

 
   

2025

 
   

(In thousands)

 

Contractual interest expense

  $ 859  

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

    748  

Total interest expense

  $ 1,607  

 

2024 Secured Term Loan 

 

On June 3, 2024, we entered into a Credit Agreement with the Lenders, pursuant to which we have an outstanding Term Loan of $67.1 million. The Credit Agreement provides that, at any time prior to November 1, 2025, the Company, at its sole discretion, may exchange up to $14.9 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 2026 Notes for cash and/or additional Term Loan amounts, with the holders of such notes becoming Lenders under the Credit Agreement. As of August 14, 2025, no such additional exchanges for additional Term Loans have occurred. All indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is secured by a first-priority security interest in and lien on substantially all our tangible and intangible property, subject to customary exceptions, and excluding royalty interests in OMIDRIA and certain related rights.

 

In connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement, we used the Term Loan proceeds along with $21.7 million of cash on hand to repurchase $118.1 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes held by the Lenders. The total consideration paid at closing of $88.8 million represented a purchase price equal to approximately 75% of the par value of the 2026 Notes retired in the transaction. The reduction in the aggregate outstanding principal balance of our 2026 Notes and incurrence of a new Term Loan resulted in a $51.0 million reduction of our outstanding debt. The $29.3 million difference between the $118.1 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes and the $88.8 million aggregate repurchase price was recorded as a premium (i.e., an increase) to the long-term debt on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet instead of being recognized as a gain on early extinguishment of debt. The premium is being amortized as both a non-cash reduction of long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and interest expense in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss over the duration of the Term Loan. 

 

The amount outstanding on the Term Loan is as follows:

 

 

June 30,

   

December 31,

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Principal amount

  $ 67,077     $ 67,077  

Unamortized debt premium, net of issuance costs and other

    20,349       23,563  

Fair value of embedded derivative

    (113 )     (235 )

Total term debt, net

  $ 87,313     $ 90,405  

 

The Term Loan has a stated maturity date of June 3, 2028 and bears interest at an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“adjusted SOFR”), subject to a 3.00% floor, plus 8.75% per annum, payable quarterly from the Closing Date. As of June 30, 2025, the contractual interest rate on the Term Loan was 13.17%. We have the option to pay all of the interest in cash or to pay 50% in cash and pay-in-kind (“PIK”), the remaining interest. When this provision is elected, interest for the quarter, including both the cash interest and PIK interest, is calculated based on adjusted SOFR plus a 10.25% PIK margin (instead of the customary 8.75% margin). The PIK interest is then added to the outstanding principal balance and interest is computed using the original adjusted SOFR plus 8.75% margin rate. Due to the premium amortization on the Term Loan, interest expense is currently being recognized at an implied effective interest rate of 3.44%.

 

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the Term Loan:

 

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 

 

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Contractual interest expense

  $ 2,231     $ 714     $ 4,464     $ 714  

Amortization of debt premium and issuance costs

    (1,306 )     (599 )     (3,214 )     (599 )

Total interest expense

  $ 925     $ 115     $ 1,250     $ 115  

 

We may elect to prepay the Term Loan, in whole or in part, in cash, plus an applicable prepayment and/or make-whole premium. Under certain circumstances, we are required to prepay all or a portion of the outstanding Loans, plus an applicable prepayment and/or make-whole premium, as described below. 

 

(1)   If, on November 1, 2025, (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the outstanding 2026 Notes that is not held by the Lenders equals or exceeds $38.5 million and (ii) we have not made or delivered notice that we expect to make certain voluntary or mandatory prepayments under the Credit Agreement of at least $20.0 million in the aggregate, then we would be required, on or prior to November 15, 2025, to make a $20.0 million mandatory prepayment, together with a $1.0 million prepayment premium to avoid accelerated maturity of the entire Term Loan balance. As a result of the Convertible Note Exchange completed on May 14, 2025, the prepayment requirement is no longer applicable because the outstanding principal amount under the 2026 Notes was reduced below $38.5 million. As a result, the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 reflects the entire Term Loan as a long-term liability.

 

(2)   Upon the occurrence of a change in control, we must prepay the entire outstanding amount of the Term Loan, plus the applicable make-whole or prepayment premium.

 

(3)   We must prepay the outstanding Term Loan in an amount equal to: (i) 25.0% of any milestone payments received from DRI or its affiliates on the basis of net sales of OMIDRIA; (ii) 60.0% of the net cash proceeds (excluding transaction expenses and certain milestone payments) received by Omeros from the sale or license of our assets; (iii) 100.0% of net cash proceeds of indebtedness incurred by the Company other than as permitted by the Credit Agreement; and (iv) 100.0% of the net cash proceeds of insurance recoveries on loss of property, except to the extent utilized to repair or replace the relevant assets within a specified time.

 

Voluntary and mandatory prepayments of the Term Loan are subject to payment of the following premiums: (i) during the first year of such amounts are outstanding under the Term Loan, a make-whole premium plus 5.0% of the applicable prepayment amount (unless the prepayment is made in contemplation of a change of control, in which case only the make-whole premium would be payable); (ii) during the second year, a prepayment premium equal to 5.0% of the applicable prepayment amount; and (iii) during the third year, a prepayment premium equal to 3.0% of the applicable prepayment amount. 

 

The Credit Agreement contains certain customary default provisions, representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. These include a covenant requiring us to maintain at all times unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of at least $25.0 million in accounts subject to control agreements and a covenant limiting the use of cash for open market or privately negotiated repurchases of any outstanding 2026 Notes to: (i) an initial amount not exceeding $25.0 million, which may be increased by up to an additional $10.0 million subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions; (ii) an unlimited amount, if the amount of the outstanding Term Loan at the time of repurchase does not exceed $38.5 million; and (iii) an additional amount not to exceed 50% of the net cash proceeds from an equity offering, provided that the Company offers to prepay an equal amount of the Term Loan with the net cash proceeds of such offering. As of June 30, 2025 and through the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Credit Agreement. A default under the Credit Agreement that results in the outstanding debt thereunder being declared due and payable prior to the stated maturity would constitute a cross-default under the indenture governing the 2026 Notes or the 2029 Notes, as applicable. In such an event, the principal and all accrued and unpaid interest on the 2026 Notes and the 2029 Notes may be declared immediately due and payable either by the trustee under the applicable indenture, or by holders of at least 25% of the aggregate outstanding principal amounts of the 2026 Notes and the 2029 Notes, respectively.

 

The fair value of the Term Loan is classified as a Level 3 liability. As of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the approximate fair value of our Term Loan obligations was $69.9 million and $69.5 million, respectively. We determined the fair market value by discounting the future cash flows based on adjusted SOFR at each measurement date.

 

2026 Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes 

 

We have outstanding unsecured convertible senior notes which accrue interest at an annual rate of 5.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The 2026 Notes mature on February 15, 2026, unless earlier purchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms.

 

In 2024, we repurchased $118.1 million of principal amount outstanding on our 2026 Notes for total consideration of $88.8 million (approximately 75% of par value), using proceeds from the Term Loan of $67.1 million and paying $21.7 million of cash on hand. 

 

On May 14, 2025, we completed the Convertible Note Exchange in which we exchanged $70.8 million in aggregate principal of our 2026 Notes for a like principal amount of our 2029 Notes. On May 12, 2025, we entered into the Equitization Transaction, which resulted in the conversion of an additional $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes into shares of our common stock, to be delivered in three approximately equal tranches on or prior to September 15, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, we recorded a $7.6 million share-settled liability reflecting the unsettled shares still to be issued. The principal balance of our 2026 Notes was reduced from $97.9 million to $17.1 million as a result of the Convertible Note Exchange and Equitization Transaction. 

 

Amounts outstanding on our 2026 Notes as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are as follows:

 ​

 

June 30,

   

December 31,

 

 

2025

   

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Principal amount

  $ 17,077     $ 97,862  

Unamortized debt issuance costs

    (60 )     (684 )

Total unsecured convertible senior notes, net

  $ 17,017     $ 97,178  
               

Fair value of outstanding unsecured convertible senior notes (1)

  $ 16,048     $ 93,752  

 

 

(1)

The fair value is classified as Level 2 liability due to the limited trading activity for the 2026 Notes. This balance reflects the fair value of the 2026 Notes based on quoted prices in an over-the counter market using the most recent trading information at the end of the reporting period. The value of the conversion feature of the 2026 Notes is not deemed to be significant as the current market price of our common stock is below the initial conversion price of $18.49 per share of common stock.

 

The $80.8 million reduction in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes reflects the exchange of $70.8 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes for 2029 Notes under the Convertible Note Exchange and the reduction of $10.0 million in aggregate principal amount to be equitized under the Note Conversion Agreements. The Equitization Transaction resulted in us initially recording a share-settled liability. As of June 30, 2025, we cancelled $3.3 million of this liability at the time of initial settlement of the first tranche. Unamortized debt issuance costs represent an allocation of the $0.1 million of debt issuance costs under the original 2026 Notes as of June 30, 2025. We have amortized interest expense on the 2026 Notes at an effective interest rate of 5.89%.

 

The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the 2026 Notes:

 

 

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 

 

June 30,

   

June 30,

 

 

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 

 

(In thousands)

 

Contractual interest expense

  $ 790     $ 2,369     $ 2,074     $ 5,203  

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

    92       261       240       569  

Total interest expense

  $ 882     $ 2,630     $ 2,314     $ 5,772  

 ​

The conversion rate is 54.0906 shares of our common stock per $1,000 of note principal (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $18.4875 per share of common stock), which equals approximately 1.3 million shares issuable upon conversion, subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

 

The 2026 Notes are convertible at the option of the holders on or after November 15, 2025 at any time prior to the close of business on February 12, 2026, the second scheduled trading day immediately before the stated maturity date of February 15, 2026. Additionally, holders may convert their 2026 Notes at their option at specified times prior to the maturity date only if:

 

(1)   during any calendar quarter, the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price of the 2026 Notes for each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter;

 

(2)   during the five consecutive business days immediately after any five-consecutive-trading-day period (such five-consecutive-trading-day period, the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of our common stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such trading day;

 

(3)   there is an occurrence of one or more certain corporate events or distributions of our common stock; or

 

(4)   we call the 2026 Notes for redemption.

 

We will settle any conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, based on the applicable conversion rate(s).

 

Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, we may redeem in whole or in part the 2026 Notes at our option through the 50th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2026 Notes are subject to redemption only if certain requirements are satisfied, including that the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice.

 

In order to reduce the dilutive impact or potential cash expenditure associated with the conversion of the 2026 Notes, we entered into capped call transactions in connection with the issuances of the 2026 Notes (the “2026 Capped Call”). The 2026 Capped Call will cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2026 Notes, the number of shares of common stock underlying the 2026 Notes when our common stock is trading within the range of approximately $18.49 and $26.10. However, should the market price of our common stock exceed the $26.10 cap, then the conversion of the 2026 Notes would have an additional dilutive impact or may require a cash expenditure to the extent the market price of our common stock exceeds the cap price. The 2026 Capped Call will expire on various dates over the 50-trading-day period ranging from December 2, 2025 to February 12, 2026, if not exercised earlier. The 2026 Capped Call is a separate transaction and not part of the terms of the 2026 Notes and was executed separately from the issuance of the 2026 Notes. The amount paid for the 2026 Capped Call was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2025, approximately 12.2 million shares remained outstanding under the 2026 Capped Call. We also retain all potential future value of the capped call purchased in connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes covering all shares underlying the original 2026 Notes. 

 

Further, we concluded the 2026 Capped Call qualifies for a derivative scope exception for instruments that are both indexed to an entity’s own stock and classified in stockholders’ equity in its balance sheet. Consequently, the fair value of the 2026 Capped Call of $23.2 million is classified as equity, not accounted for as derivatives, and will not be subsequently remeasured.

 

Minimum Commitments

 

As of June 30, 2025, the most probable principal payments on our 2026 Notes, Term Loan and 2029 Notes are as follows: 

 

   

2026 Notes

   

Term Loan

   

2029 Notes

   

Total

 
   

(In thousands)

 

2025

  $     $     $     $  

2026

    17,077                   17,077  

2027

                       

2028

          67,077             67,077  

2029 and thereafter

                70,785       70,785  

Total principal payments

    17,077       67,077       70,785       154,939  

Net unamortized premiums, discounts, derivatives and issuance costs

    (60 )     20,236       (7,311 )     12,865  

Carrying value of debt

  $ 17,017     $ 87,313     $ 63,474     $ 167,804