Genmab Acquires Antibody Assets from iDD Biotech

20-Mar-2015 - Denmark

Genmab A/S  announced that its subsidiary Genmab Holding B.V. entered into an agreement to purchase antibodies and related patents and know-how from iDD Biotech SAS.  The pre-clinical stage antibodies are directed to DR5, also known as Trail Receptor 2 (TRAIL-R2), an emerging cancer target.  Under the terms of the agreement, Genmab will pay iDD Biotech an upfront fee of EUR 2.5 million. Future payments range from a minimum of EUR 3.5 million to potentially EUR 101.5 million in development and sales milestones and single-digit royalties on commercialized products.  This acquisition of antibody assets is synergistic with Genmab’s strategy to create a broad pipeline of differentiated therapeutic products and to leverage its deep antibody expertise to create leapfrog drugs, as it builds a sustainable business.

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