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Novartis AG / IFM Tre, Inc.

2019 · Acquisition/Merger · $1.6B · Complete

Outcome grade pending — assessed 5 years post-close.

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The coverage arc

Apr 01, 2019 BioPharma Dive Bullish

Atlas Venture's Bruce Booth: 'IFM's programs complement the existing Novartis pipeline of anti-inflammatory medicines, and build off of the strong clinical…

Apr 01, 2019 Healio Bullish

Bradner (Novartis): NLRP3 antagonists allow Novartis to 'fine-tune the immune system'; IFM CEO Glick called the deal a 'significant milestone' validating…

Sep 08, 2023 ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06031844) Bullish

Phase 2 trial of DFV890 (formerly IFM-2427, the lead oral systemic NLRP3 antagonist from IFM Tre) in coronary heart disease with elevated hsCRP. Confirms…

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Novartis acquired IFM Therapeutics' subsidiary IFM Tre for $310M upfront plus up to $1.265B in contingent milestones. Adds three preclinical NLRP3 antagonist programs (oral systemic, gut-targeted, CNS-penetrant) for inflammatory diseases.

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Key facts

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