ImmuCell Announces Bank Debt Refinancing
ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) has successfully refinanced its bank debt with Maine Community Bank (MCB). The company secured a new $2.33 million loan at 6.5% interest, which was used to pay off two existing loans: a $1.53 million MCB loan at 7% and a $768,209 FAME loan at 8%.
The refinancing eliminates approximately $1.95 million in balloon payments due in Q3 2026, extending the amortization schedule through Q3 2030. This move strengthens ImmuCell's financial position while maintaining its relationship with MCB. The company, which develops and manufactures health products for dairy and beef cattle, will discuss its Q2 2025 financial results in an upcoming conference call on August 15, 2025.
ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) ha rifinanziato con successo il proprio debito bancario con Maine Community Bank (MCB). La società ha ottenuto un nuovo $2.33 million loan at 6.5% interest, utilizzato per estinguere due finanziamenti esistenti: un $1.53 million MCB loan at 7% e un $768,209 FAME loan at 8%.
Il rifinanziamento elimina circa $1.95 million in balloon payments in scadenza nel terzo trimestre 2026, estendendo il piano di ammortamento fino al terzo trimestre 2030. Questa operazione rafforza la posizione finanziaria di ImmuCell mantenendo la relazione con MCB. L’azienda, che sviluppa e produce prodotti per la salute dei bovini da latte e da carne, illustrerà i risultati del secondo trimestre 2025 in una conference call il 15 agosto 2025.
ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) ha refinanciado con éxito su deuda bancaria con Maine Community Bank (MCB). La compañía consiguió un nuevo $2.33 million loan at 6.5% interest, que se utilizó para pagar dos préstamos existentes: un $1.53 million MCB loan at 7% y un $768,209 FAME loan at 8%.
El refinanciamiento elimina aproximadamente $1.95 million in balloon payments con vencimiento en el tercer trimestre de 2026, extendiendo el calendario de amortización hasta el tercer trimestre de 2030. Esta medida refuerza la posición financiera de ImmuCell y mantiene su relación con MCB. La compañía, que desarrolla y fabrica productos de salud para ganado lechero y de carne, comentará sus resultados del segundo trimestre de 2025 en una llamada de resultados el 15 de agosto de 2025.
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ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) a refinancé avec succès sa dette bancaire auprès de Maine Community Bank (MCB). La société a obtenu un nouveau $2.33 million loan at 6.5% interest, utilisé pour rembourser deux prêts existants : un $1.53 million MCB loan at 7% et un $768,209 FAME loan at 8%.
Le refinancement supprime environ $1.95 million in balloon payments arrivant à échéance au troisième trimestre 2026 et prolonge le calendrier d'amortissement jusqu'au troisième trimestre 2030. Cette opération renforce la position financière d'ImmuCell tout en préservant sa relation avec MCB. La société, qui conçoit et fabrique des produits de santé pour les troupeaux laitiers et bovins, présentera ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2025 lors d'une conférence téléphonique le 15 août 2025.
ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq: ICCC) hat seine Bankverbindlichkeiten mit der Maine Community Bank (MCB) erfolgreich refinanziert. Das Unternehmen sicherte sich einen neuen $2.33 million loan at 6.5% interest, mit dem zwei bestehende Darlehen abgelöst wurden: ein $1.53 million MCB loan at 7% und ein $768,209 FAME loan at 8%.
Die Refinanzierung beseitigt rund $1.95 million in balloon payments, die im dritten Quartal 2026 fällig werden, und verlängert den Tilgungsplan bis zum dritten Quartal 2030. Dieser Schritt stärkt die finanzielle Lage von ImmuCell und erhält die Beziehung zu MCB. Das Unternehmen, das Gesundheitsprodukte für Milch- und Fleischrinder entwickelt und herstellt, wird seine Ergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 in einer Telefonkonferenz am 15. August 2025 vorstellen.
- Reduced interest rates from 7-8% to 6.5% on refinanced debt
- Eliminated $1.95 million in balloon payments due in Q3 2026
- Extended loan amortization schedule through Q3 2030, improving cash flow management
- Strengthened banking relationship with Maine Community Bank
- Increased total debt from $2.29 million to $2.33 million
Insights
ImmuCell's debt refinancing lowers interest costs and extends repayment timeline, improving near-term cash flow and financial flexibility.
ImmuCell's refinancing transaction demonstrates prudent financial management that should yield immediate and long-term benefits. The company has successfully consolidated two existing loans totaling approximately
The financial benefits are clear and multi-faceted:
- Interest rate reduction from
7% and8% on the previous loans to a fixed6.5% on the new loan - Extension of the repayment timeline from 2026 to 2030, spreading the debt service burden over five years instead of requiring balloon payments in 2026
- Elimination of approximately
$1.95 million in balloon payments that would have come due in Q3 2026
This refinancing structure will improve ImmuCell's cash flow position in the near term by reducing both the interest expense and the principal repayment pressure. The elimination of balloon payments significantly reduces refinancing risk that would have loomed in 2026.
The company's ability to secure this refinancing at a lower interest rate suggests lender confidence in ImmuCell's financial stability. By paying off the FAME loan early, ImmuCell also demonstrates good corporate citizenship while maintaining its relationship with Maine Community Bank.
For investors, this refinancing represents a positive development that enhances ImmuCell's financial flexibility during a critical period when the company continues to focus on growth in its First Defense® product line and development of its -ղ® treatment for subclinical mastitis. The improved debt structure should allow management to allocate more resources toward these strategic initiatives rather than debt service.
PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ImmuCell Corporation (Nasdaq:ICCC) (“ImmuCell� or the “Company�), a growing animal health company that develops, manufactures and markets scientifically proven and practical products that improve the health and productivity of dairy and beef cattle, todayannounced it has successfully refinanced a portion of its bank debt.
Management’s Discussion:
Proceeds from a new loan from Maine Community Bank (MCB) in the principal amount of
“This represents a continuance of our very productive relationship with MCB,� commented Michael F. Brigham, President and CEO of ImmuCell. “We also appreciate the support from FAME for providing the smaller loan to us directly and also providing
Conference Call:
The Company is planning to host a conference call on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET to discuss the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (844) 855-9502 (toll free) or (412) 317-5499 (international). A teleconference replay of the call will be available until August 22, 2025 at (877) 344-7529 (toll free) or (412) 317-0088 (international), utilizing replay access code #5659118. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s updated Corporate Presentation slide deck that provides an overview of the Company’s business and is available under the “Investors� tab of the Company’s website at , or by request to the Company. An updated version of the slide deck will be made available after the market closes on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
About ImmuCell:
ImmuCell Corporation's (Nasdaq: ICCC) purpose is to create scientifically proven and practical products that improve the health and productivity of dairy and beef cattle.ImmuCell manufactures and markets First Defense®, which provides Immediate Immunity� to newborn dairy and beef calves, and is developing Re-Tain®, a novel treatment for subclinical mastitis in dairy cows without FDA-required milk discard or pre-slaughter withdrawal label restrictions that provides an alternative to traditional mastitis antibiotics. Press releases and other information about the Company are available at: .
Contacts: | Michael F. Brigham, President and CEO |
Timothy C. Fiori, Chief Financial Officer | |
ImmuCell Corporation | |
(207) 878-2770 | |
Joe Diaz, Robert Blum and Joe Dorame | |
Lytham Partners, LLC | |
(602) 889-9700 | |
[email protected] | |
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