Biohaven-Ono Asia license: $80M upfront, 20% royalties, non-dilutive cash
Oct 8, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Non-dilutive upfront cash and a defined royalty stream reduce equity risk; milestone potential within a year provides near-term upside catalysts; regional collaboration expands market access for BHVN's lead program.
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Biohaven and Ono Announced an exclusive Asia license for BHV-1300 and follow-ons, with up to $100 million in near-term payments and about 20% royalties on Ono's net sales in the territory. Biohaven retains rights outside Asia, including the US, Europe, and China, providing non-dilutive capital and potential long-term upside as BHV-1300 advances in Graves' disease and other IgG-mediated conditions.
Biohaven and Ono strike exclusive Asia license for MoDE degraders BHV-1300, 1310, 1320.
Ono pays up to $100m: $80m upfront, $20m milestone within a year.
Biohaven earns ~20% royalties on Ono net sales in licensed markets.
BHVN retains rights outside Asia, including US, Europe, and China.
First regional collaboration for an extracellular protein degrader.
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