Top Biopharma Deal May 2021: Agenus – BMS for AGEN-1777 Bispecific Anti-TIGIT Antibody for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Top Biopharma Partnership by Upfront Cash and Equity
May 2021
Agenus development and commercialization deal with BMS for AGEN-1777
Announced: May. 18, 2021
Total Deal Value: $1,560M
Upfront Cash: $200M
Upfront Equity: n/a
Option Payments: n/a
Milestones: $1,360M Dev., Reg., Sales
Royalties: Tiered Double-Digit
The Asset:
Preclinical bispecific anti-TIGIT antibody AGEN-1777 and an undisclosed target immuno-oncology therapy, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Deal Structure:
Development and Commercial License
Partnership Features:
Agenus has an exclusive option to develop undisclosed targets and option to co-promote in the U.S.
The Details:
- Agenus granted BMS exclusive, worldwide rights to develop and commercialize AGEN-1777 and an undisclosed target as immuno-oncology therapies, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Agenus will initiate the IND application for AGEN-1777.
- BMS will be responsible for all further development and commercialization.
- Agenus has an exclusive option to develop undisclosed targets and will have an option to co-promote in the U.S.
- Agenus will receive $200M up front and is eligible to receive up to $1.36B in milestones, plus tiered double-digit royalties.
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