Latest Current Report
Filed: 2026-04-27
Key Insights
- BioMarin completed its acquisition of Amicus Therapeutics for $14.50 per share in cash on April 27, 2026, representing a significant strategic combination in the rare disease pharmaceutical space that expands BioMarin's product portfolio and market presence.
- The company financed the Amicus acquisition through $2.8 billion in senior secured term loans ($2.0B Term Loan B and $800M Term Loan A) plus $600M revolving credit facility, with Term B loans maturing in 7 years at 1.75% margin and Term A loans maturing in 5 years at variable margins of 1.00-1.75%.
- BioMarin incurred substantial debt to fund the merger, with the company relying on previously issued $500M of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2034 and existing cash, creating meaningful leverage that investors should monitor for deleveraging progress and cash flow impact in future quarters.
- All Amicus equity awards were converted to cash payments at the $14.50 merger price, including in-the-money options, RSUs, and performance-vesting RSUs, indicating a complete equity elimination and potential for significant employee transition considerations post-close.