Pharma BD Deal Intelligence

Gilead Sciences, Inc. / Galapagos NV

2016 · Licensing/Option · $2.1B · Complete

Announcement Sentiment
25
Negative

Gilead and Galapagos closed their global license and collaboration for filgotinib, a selective JAK1 inhibitor in Phase 3 for rheumatoid arthritis. Galapagos received $725M upfront ($300M license fee + $425M equity investment giving Gilead 14.75% stake at EUR58/share). Galapagos eligible for up to $1.35B in milestones plus tiered royalties starting at 20%, with co-promotion profit splits in select territories.

Did it work? Outcome assessment

Strategic verdict
Failed to Achieve
Financial impact
Impaired/Written Down
Pipeline outcome
Mixed

Key facts

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