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Zymeworks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theravance Biopharma, adding Yupelri, the only once-daily nebulized LAMA for COPD, to its partnered portfolio to strengthen long-term commercial cash flows
As per the deal, Zymeworks will acquire Theravance for ~$929M, with Theravance’s shareholders receiving $17 per share in cash; closing is expected in H2’26…
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Zymeworks secured $250M from Royalty Pharma via a non-recourse royalty-backed note, repayable from 30% of worldwide tiered royalties on Ziihera owed by Jazz Pharmaceuticals and BeOne Medicines
Royalty will receive payments until it achieves 1.65x of the note by Dec 31, 2033, or 1.925x thereafter; Zymeworks retains 70% of royalties during repayment, with full…
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The NMPA has granted conditional approval to zanidatamab for the treatment of pts with previously treated, inoperable or metastatic HER2+ biliary tract cancer (BTC) following the CHMP’s positive opinion in Apr 2025
Approval was based on P-IIb (HERIZON-BTC-01) trial, which assessed anti-tumor activity of zanidatamab monotx. in HER2+ inoperable & advanced or metastatic BTC
Approval…
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The technological advancement, shared cost, and the pursuit of combined extensive research are amongst the few pragmatic and mutual benefits that come with collaborations. Moreover, the risks involved in drug development plans get minimalized by opening the doors to new opportunities and commercialization
When it comes to life science collaborations, companies seek beyond the…

