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Arcellx and Kite Pharma enter CAR T-cell therapy collaboration; $225M upfront + $100M equity
Arcellx, Inc.
- Collaboration and License Agreement with Kite Pharma (Gilead) for CART-ddBCMA, a CAR T therapy for myeloma.
- Arcellx receives $225M upfront cash payment and $100M equity investment from Kite.
- Eligible for milestones up to $635M per NextGen Product and $508M per Non-Auto Product.
- Arcellx retains co-development/co-commercialization option and royalties on Licensed Products.
- Deal subject to HSR review and other regulatory approvals.