Organovo Announces Close of the Sale of FXR Program to Eli Lilly and Company
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Organovo Holdings has completed the sale of its FXR program, including lead asset FXR314, to Eli Lilly and Company. The transaction includes an upfront payment and potential future milestone payments, with Lilly acquiring worldwide commercial and intellectual property rights and taking over future clinical development.
March 25, 2025 | 3:45 pm
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Lilly acquires worldwide rights to Organovo's FXR program, gaining a potential new drug development opportunity in inflammatory disease treatment.
The acquisition represents a modest expansion of Lilly's drug development portfolio, likely to have minimal short-term stock price impact.
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Organovo receives upfront payment and potential milestone payments from Lilly, transferring FXR program development rights and potentially improving company's financial position.
The sale represents a significant strategic transaction that provides immediate financial benefits and reduces development costs for Organovo, likely to be viewed positively by investors.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
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