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Merck KGaA / Debiopharm

2021 · Licensing/Option · $1.1B · Complete

Outcome grade pending — assessed 5 years post-close.

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The coverage arc

Sep 10, 2020 Journal of Clinical Oncology — Sun et al. xevinapant Phase 2 Bullish

In a randomized Phase 2 trial of 96 patients with locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck, xevinapant (Debio 1143) plus standard…

Mar 02, 2021 BioWorld Neutral

Merck KGaA has agreed to pay Debiopharm approximately $225 million (EUR 188 million) upfront and up to $850 million (EUR 710 million) in milestones for global…

Feb 15, 2024 Merck KGaA (xevinapant discontinuation) Bearish

Following the negative Phase 3 TrilynX readout in October 2023 and additional analyses, Merck KGaA announced that it has discontinued the development of…

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Merck KGaA secured worldwide in-licensing rights to xevinapant from Debiopharm, a first-in-class oral IAP antagonist in Phase III for high-risk LA SCCHN. Debiopharm received EUR 188M (~$225M) upfront plus up to EUR 710M (~$850M) in regulatory and commercial milestones, plus royalties.

Key facts

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