Gilead to buy Ouro Medicines for USD 1.68 billion as Galapagos weighs partnership terms

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  • Gilead agreed to acquire Ouro Medicines for USD 1.7 billion in cash at closing, plus up to USD 500 million in contingent milestone payments.
  • Galapagos and Gilead are in advanced talks on a strategic collaboration covering the acquired Ouro assets, including the OM336 (gamgertamig) program.
  • Under the contemplated terms, Galapagos would fund 50% of the upfront and 50% of any milestone payments to Ouro shareholders.
  • Galapagos would take on substantially all of Ouro’s operating assets and retain its employees, while covering development costs through initiation of registrational studies.
  • Gilead would hold worldwide commercialization rights outside Greater China and would pay Galapagos royalties of 20%-23% of net sales.


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