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Organovo's FXR Program, including FXR314, to Be Acquired by Eli Lilly and Company

1. Organovo sells its FXR program and lead asset FXR314 to Lilly. Deal advances IBD treatment. 2. Lilly acquires global commercial and IP rights for the FXR program. This validates Organovo's proprietary models. 3. Organovo secures an upfront payment with milestone-based compensation. This boosts near-term cash flow. 4. The transaction highlights Organovo’s biotech credibility. It may catalyze further innovation in IBD therapies.

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Why Bullish?

Lilly’s acquisition validates Organovo’s technology and de-risks its FXR program, providing immediate financial benefits. Similar deals in biotech have triggered positive short-term price reactions.

How important is it?

The deal marks a significant strategic milestone, reducing development risk and providing cash flow, which is likely to impact ONVO's price notably.

Why Short Term?

Upfront payments and near-term milestones offer immediate catalysts, driving a swift market reaction. Historically, biotech asset sales generate quick investor enthusiasm.

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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Organovo Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ONVO) (“Organovo” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel treatment approaches in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) today announced that Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) (“Lilly”) will acquire Organovo’s FXR program, including its lead asset, FXR314. “This is a significant milestone for our efforts to advance medicines for IBD using insights from our proprietary 3D human tissue models,” said Keith Murphy, Executive Chairman. “We are excited to deliver FXR314 and our FXR program to Lilly for Phase 2 and further development. Their world-class development excellence and dedication to delivering for patients will provide an excellent pathway for FXR314 success, and we are pleased to have this opportunity to deliver for patients.” Under this transaction, Organovo will receive an upfront payment as well as milestones to be paid as FXR314 achieves key regulatory and commercial milestones. Lilly is acquiring all commercial and intellectual property rights to Organovo’s FXR program for worldwide development. About OrganovoOrganovo is a clinical stage biotechnology company that is developing drugs that are demonstrated to be effective in three-dimensional (3D) human tissues as candidates for drug development. The company has proprietary technology used to build 3D human tissues that mimic key aspects of native human tissue composition, architecture, function, and disease. For more information visit Organovo's website at www.organovo.com. Forward Looking StatementsAny statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on May 31, 2024, as such risk factors are updated in its most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on February 19, 2025 and the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-282841). You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered with any written or oral forward-looking statements that the Company may issue in the future. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to reflect actual results, later events, or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.  ContactCORE IRpr@coreir.com Source: Organovo, Inc.

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