Biopharma Credit notes Archimed to buy Esperion for $1.1 billion

Biopharma Credit PLC on Tuesday noted that investment firm Archimed will acquire Esperion Therapeutics.

Biopharma Credit, a London-based closed-ended investment company focused on life sciences industry, said the transaction is valued at up to about $1.1 billion in total equity value on a fully diluted basis, assuming full achievement of some commercial-based milestones.

Biopharma Credit said it alongside BioPharma Credit Investments V Master LP provided committed financing to Archimed of up to $400 million. Biopharma Credit’s allocation of such commitment will be between $78 million and $120 million, it said.

Biopharma Credit said Esperion expects the acquisition to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Biopharma Credit shares rose 0.7% to 70.01 pence each on Tuesday morning in London.

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