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Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)
Loan & DebtAug 3, 2026, 07:16 AM

Autolus Secures $250M Credit Facility; Raises FY26 Revenue Guidance

AI Summary

Autolus Therapeutics announced preliminary second quarter 2026 AUCATZYL net product revenue of approximately $45 million and a gross margin of about 35% year-to-date. The company raised its full-year 2026 sales guidance to $140 – $150 million, up from $120 – $135 million. Additionally, Autolus secured a five-year, interest-only senior credit facility of up to $250 million with Perceptive Advisors, with an initial $75 million funded at close, strengthening its capital base and extending its funding runway into Q2 2028.

Key Highlights

  • Secured a five-year, interest-only senior credit facility of up to $250 million with Perceptive Advisors.
  • Initial $75 million principal amount funded at close, with an additional $25 million available at Autolus' option.
  • Preliminary Q2 2026 AUCATZYL net product revenue reached approximately $45 million.
  • Year-to-date FY 2026 sales guidance increased to $140 – $150 million, up from $120 – $135 million.
  • Gross margin improved to approximately 35% year-to-date FY 2026, from negative 20% in H2 2025.
  • AUCATZYL sales increased approximately 70% over Q1 2026 and over 100% compared to Q2 2025.
  • Issued a warrant to Perceptive to purchase up to 3.5 million ADSs at an exercise price of $1.9314 per ADS.
  • Combined first and second tranches ($100 million) provide funding into Q2 2028.