Agenus Inc. and Zydus Lifesciences Announce $141M Strategic Collaboration to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy Development

Reuters
06-03
Agenus Inc. and Zydus Lifesciences Announce $141M Strategic Collaboration to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy Development

Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology innovation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (NSE: ZYDUSLIFE) to advance the development of botensilimab and balstilimab (BOT/BAL). The agreement includes a $75 million upfront payment to Agenus for transferring manufacturing assets, with potential additional payments up to $50 million contingent on BOT/BAL production orders. Zydus will gain exclusive licensing rights for BOT/BAL in India and Sri Lanka and make a $16 million equity investment in Agenus. This partnership aims to accelerate BOT/BAL clinical development, expand global manufacturing capabilities, and improve patient access to oncology therapeutics. Agenus will leverage Zydus' facilities in Emeryville and Berkeley, CA, for manufacturing, positioning these as flagship U.S. sites for biologics contract manufacturing services.

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