Novartis, PTC Therapeutics and Huntington's

Novartis in up to $2.9 billion licensing deal for PTC Therapeutics Huntington's disease drug
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will pay up to $2.9 billion for PTC Therapeutics' promising experimental drug for a neurological disorder called Huntington's disease, sending the U.S.-based biotech's shares up about 14% on Monday.
PTC Therapeutics Inks Licensing Pact With Novartis Worth Up To ~$3 Billion For Huntington's Program
On Monday, PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTCT) signed an exclusive global license and collaboration agreement with Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) for its PTC518 Huntington’s disease program, which includes related molecules.
Novartis to pay $1 billion upfront to license Huntington’s drug from PTC
Novartis is paying $1 billion upfront in a licensing deal for an experimental Huntington’s disease treatment from PTC Therapeutics.
PTC Therapeutics signs up to $2.9 billion licensing deal with Novartis
PTC Therapeutics has signed an up to $2.9 billion licensing deal with Novartis AG for the U.S. company's experimental drug for a rare neurological disorder, sending its shares up 20% in premarket trading on Monday.
Novartis wagers billions of dollars on PTC Huntington’s drug
At the center of a new licensing deal is an experimental medicine, PTC518, which is currently being tested in a roughly 250-person study that should produce results next year.
Novartis In-Licenses PTCT's Huntington's Disease Drug for $2.9 Billion
Novartis will make an upfront payment of $1.0 billion to PTCT and the latter will also be eligible for up to $1.9 billion in development, regulatory and sales milestones. NVS will also share profits in the United States (40% PTC and 60% Novartis) and pay tiered royalties on ex-US sales.
Novartis Pays Up to $2.9B in Huntington’s Deal With PTC
Monday’s agreement comes days after PTC discontinued the development of another asset, utreloxastat, due to disappointing Phase II data in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Ptc Therapeutics: $2,9 billion deal with Novartis for new experimental drug, stock price booms +20%
Ptc Therapeutics soars on the stock market with a +20% thanks to the exclusive agreement with Novartis for the PTC518 program against Huntington's disease. Agreement worth over 2,9 billion dollars. Ag
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Novartis signs licensing deal worth up to $2.9B with PTC Therapeutics
The Swiss pharmaceutical company invests in a PTC Therapeutics program to develop treatment for Huntington’s disease.
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