07 September 2026 | Monday | News
Dimerix Limited (ASX: DXB, "Dimerix") a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing kidney disease treatments, is pleased to announce that it has successfully secured non-dilutive loan facility agreements ("Loan Agreements") with a group of Australian and U.S. based lenders to access up to A$34 million[1] (see key terms in Appendix 1), including the existing A$10 million facility agreement with SKIPTAN.[2]
"We are delighted with the support received from lenders across both Australia and the United States, reflecting growing confidence in Dimerix, our clinical programs and our mission to improve outcomes for patients suffering from serious kidney diseases. The successful entry into this facility provides Dimerix with the financial flexibility needed to execute our planned development activities without dilution for shareholders.
Importantly, we have taken a disciplined approach and elected to access only the funding considered required to complete our currently planned activities. We believe this is in the best interests of shareholders, including completion of both the ACTION3 Phase 3 trial of DMX-200 and the Phase 2 trial of DMX-652 in Acute Kidney Injury.
Kidney disease is now recognised as one of the fastest-growing causes of death globally, and yet treatment options remain limited for many patients. As a company dedicated exclusively to kidney disease, Dimerix remains focused on developing new treatment options that have the potential to improve and extend the lives of patients in urgent need."
Dr Nina Webster, CEO & Managing Director, Dimerix
Non-dilutive funding flexibility
The facility has been established to support Dimerix's ongoing clinical development programs and provides the Company with significant financial flexibility while advancing its late-stage pipeline.
The terms of the facility for the new lenders are substantially similar to those previously announced for the SKIPTAN facility (ASX: 17 July 2026), with SKIPTAN terms amended to ensure alignment (see Appendix 1 for details). The facility provides the flexibility for Dimerix to elect to take further commitments for up to a total of A$50m on or before 31 March 2027.
Importantly, Dimerix has elected to initially drawdown only the amount of funding considered required to complete its currently planned activities, being 50% of the currently committed funds.[3] This disciplined approach to capital management minimises financing costs and shareholder dilution, while maintaining the flexibility to access additional capital under the facility if required in the future.
Funded for ACTION3 trial and DMX-652 development activities
Based on the Company's present operating plans and anticipated expenditure, Dimerix confirms that it is funded through to completion of the ACTION3 Phase 3 trial in DMX-200, as well as the planned Phase 2 clinical trial in DMX-652, through:[3]
The facility is anticipated to be repaid through existing future licensee milestone payment(s), potential new license fees and/or capital market access. Dimerix has secured five commercial partners across major markets, generating A$81 million in upfront payments received to date and creating the opportunity for a further A$237 million in development milestone payments ahead of commercial launch.[4]
Advancing a Leading Kidney Disease Pipeline
Kidney disease is among the fastest-growing causes of death worldwide and represents a significant and increasing healthcare burden. Despite this growing prevalence, many forms of kidney disease continue to have limited treatment options available for patients.[5],[6]
Dimerix is uniquely focused on kidney diseases, with a pipeline designed to address significant unmet medical needs. The Company's lead program, DMX-200, is currently being evaluated in the fully recruited global ACTION3 Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with FSGS - a serious, rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure and the need for dialysis or transplantation.
Dimerix is also advancing DMX-652 for Acute Kidney Injury, a condition associated with significant morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs worldwide. The Phase 2 clinical program is designed to evaluate the potential of DMX-652 in preventing kidney injury and preserving renal function, following cardiac surgery.
Potential catalysts
As Dimerix advances its pivotal, fully recruited ACTION3 Phase 3 trial for DMX-200 toward what is anticipated to be a major value-creating event if successful, the Company has simultaneously strengthened its growth profile through the recent acquisition of DMX-652 and its ongoing advancement into Phase 2 clinical development. Progress and positive outcomes from the DMX-652 development program have the potential to create substantial additional shareholder value, diversify Dimerix's clinical pipeline, and deliver multiple near- and medium-term catalysts for investors.
The entry into the A$34 million[1] facility the subject of the Loan Agreements is expected to support these important clinical milestones and further strengthen Dimerix's position as a leading kidney disease-focused biotechnology company.
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