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8-K filed April 21, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker RIGL CIK 0001034842
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Lilly terminates ocadusertib license deal with Rigel; effective June 15, 2026

RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC terminated License and Collaboration Agreement with Eli Lilly and Company valued at Lilly's election to terminate the License and Collaboration Agreement in its entirety; Rigel expects (effective 2026-06-15).

On April 16, 2026, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Rigel”) received written notice from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) of Lilly’s election to terminate that certain License and Collaboration Agreement, dated February 18, 2021 (the “Agreement”), between Rigel and Lilly.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.99 SEC evidence

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On April 16, 2026, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Rigel”) received written notice from Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) of Lilly’s election to terminate that certain License and Collaboration Agreement, dated February 18, 2021 (the “Agreement”), between Rigel and Lilly.

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