Note 5. Term Loan

Loan Agreement

On August 6, 2024, the Company entered into the Loan Agreement with SVB. Pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, term loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $45 million may be made under multiple tranches. The tranches can be drawn as follows: the first tranche of up to $15.0 million became available on the closing date and is available for draw down through June 30, 2025; the second tranche of $5 million and the third tranche of $2.5 million became available in October 2024 and December 2024, respectively, upon the achievement of certain clinical milestones and are available for draw down through December 31, 2025; the fourth tranche of $2.5 million is subject to the achievement of a clinical milestone or satisfaction of certain capitalization requirements, and if achieved, would be available for draw down through December 31, 2025; and the final tranche of $20.0 million is available for drawn down through July 31, 2026, on such terms as may be agreed by the parties and subject to approval by SVB's credit committee. With the exception of the final tranche, and subject to achievement of the applicable milestones and other requirements with respect to each tranche, draw downs are at the Company's election. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has not drawn any funds under the Loan Agreement.

Interest will accrue on the term loan advances at a rate per annum that is equal to the greater of 8.50% and the prime rate and will be payable monthly in arrears. Principal payments on any term loan advances that are borrowed would commence on January 1, 2026, subject to extension to July 1, 2026, upon the satisfaction of certain milestones.

As security for its obligations under the Loan Agreement, the Company granted SVB a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company, other than its intellectual property.

About Debt Disclosures

Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.

Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.