Core Viewpoint - Cytokinetics has announced the pricing of a $650 million offering of 1.75% convertible senior notes due 2031, increasing from a previously announced size of $550 million [1][4]. Transaction Details - The notes are set to settle on September 19, 2025, and the initial purchasers have an option to buy an additional $100 million in notes within 13 days of issuance [3]. - The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations with an annual interest rate of 1.75%, payable semi-annually starting April 1, 2026, and maturing on October 1, 2031 [4]. - Noteholders can convert their notes under specific conditions before July 1, 2031, and at any time thereafter until maturity [4]. - The initial conversion rate is 14.6156 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equating to a conversion price of approximately $68.42 per share, representing a 37.5% premium over the last reported sale price of $49.76 on September 16, 2025 [4]. Redemption and Repurchase Conditions - Cytokinetics cannot redeem the notes before October 6, 2028, but can redeem them thereafter under certain conditions [5]. - In the event of a "fundamental change," noteholders may require Cytokinetics to repurchase their notes at the principal amount plus accrued interest [6]. Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering are estimated at approximately $632 million, or $729.4 million if the option for additional notes is fully exercised [7]. - The primary use of proceeds will be to refinance existing 3.50% convertible senior notes due 2027, extending their maturity to 2031 and retiring approximately $399.5 million of those notes [7][8]. - Remaining proceeds will support the potential commercial launch of aficamten and general corporate purposes [7][14]. Company Overview - Cytokinetics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new medicines for cardiac muscle dysfunction, with a pipeline that includes aficamten and omecamtiv mecarbil [12]. - Aficamten is being prepared for potential regulatory approvals following positive Phase 3 trial results, while other products target various heart failure conditions [12].
Cytokinetics Announces Pricing of Upsized $650.0 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering; Refinances a Portion of 2027 Convertible Notes