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Aeterna Zentaris shares halted pending news

Published 01/17/2018, 07:00 AM
© Reuters.  Aeterna Zentaris shares halted pending news
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  • Nasdaq has suspended trading in Aeterna Zentaris (NASDAQ:AEZS) pending the release of news.
  • Update: Through a subsidiary, the company has inked an agreement with Strongbridge Biopharma plc (NASDAQ:SBBP) to commercialize Macrilen (macimoreline) in the U.S. and Canada. Under the terms of the deal, Aeterna will receive $24M upfront and royalties of 15% on net sales up to $75M and 18% on sales above $75M. In addition, it will receive one-time payments per the following:
  • $4M on achieving $25M in sales; $10M on $50M in sales; $20M on $100M in sales; $40M on $200M in sales and $100M on $500M in sales.
  • FDA approval of Macrilen for pediatric use will trigger a $5M milestone payment to Aeterna from Strongbridge.
  • Strongbridge will fund 70% of the costs of a global pediatric development program run by Aeterna with oversight from a joint steering committee.
  • Last month, the FDA approved Macrilen for use in the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency.
  • Previously: FDA OKs Aeterna Zentaris' Macrilen for diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency; shares up 53% after hours (Dec. 20, 2017)
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