Shots:AstraZeneca to acquire EsoBiotec, which will operate as AstraZeneca’s subsidiary, while maintaining its operations in Belgium to advance cell therapy
As per the deal, AstraZeneca will acquire all outstanding equity of EsoBiotec on a cash & debt-free basis for ~$1B, incl. $425M upfront at closing & ~$575M in development & regulatory milestones; closing…
Shots:Zealand Pharma & Roche will develop & market petrelintide & its products incl. petrelintide + CT-388 (Roche’s asset) in the US & EU for weight loss, with Roche obtaining exclusive marketing rights in the rest of the world
Zealand will handle ~50% marketing in the US & EU with opt-in/out rights under specific…
Shots:Pierre Fabre has partnered with RedRidge for BPA drugs against various targets in oncology, dermatology & rare diseases, where the latter will engineer, screen, & characterize BPAs for jointly selected targets, while Pierre will advance 2 co-development programs
As per the deal, RedRidge will hold marketing rights in the US, Canada, & Japan…
Shots:Ionis has granted Ono Pharma an exclusive global license to develop & commercialize sapablursen for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV)
As per the deal, Ionis will get $280M upfront & ~$660M in development, regulatory & sales milestones, plus mid-teens net sales-based royalties as well as Ionis will be responsible to complete ongoing…

