KEYMED BIO-B (02162.HK) -0.650 (-1.101%) Short selling $14.79M; Ratio 6.987% announced that the merger and acquisition agreement involving the Group’s NewCo partner Ouro Medicines has been completed, and the Group has received an upfront payment of USD257 million.Under the terms of the agreement, Gilead acquired 100% equity interest in Ouro Medicines for an upfront payment of USD1.675 billion and up to USD500 million in potential milestone payments. As a shareholder of Ouro Medicines, the Group received approximately USD257 million in upfront payment and is entitled to receive up to approximately USD70 million in milestone payments. In addition, the exclusive licensing agreement entered into between the Group and Ouro Medicines in November 2024 remains effective, under which up to USD610 million in milestone payments and tiered royalties on net sales will be fulfilled by Gilead and Lakefront.Related News CMSI: Three Reasons for Recent Underperformance of Pharma Sector vs HSI; Top Picks INNOVENT BIO (01801.HK), HANSOH PHARMA (03692.HK) and KEYMED BIO-B (02162.HK)Through this transaction, Lakefront acquired the vast majority of the team and operating assets of Ouro Medicines and will collaborate with Gilead on the subsequent development of CM336/OM336. Lakefront will be responsible for the ongoing and future Phase I/II clinical trials of CM336/OM336, while Gilead will lead registration and late-stage studies. Gilead will retain exclusive global commercialization rights (excluding Greater China). (sl/da)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-06-05 16:25.)
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