M&A
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Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MIRM): M&A transaction — Mirum acquires Travere's bile acid products Cholbam and Chenodal for $210M upfront plus $235M milestones
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Completed asset purchase of Cholbam and Chenodal from Travere for $210M cash at closing, with up to $235M in sales-based milestone payments.
- Funded acquisition via $210M PIPE at $26.25/share from investors including Frazier Life Sciences, Avidity Partners, BVF Partners.
- Products treat rare liver diseases: bile acid synthesis disorders, peroxisomal disorders; Chenodal in Phase 3 for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX).
- Travere received $210M upfront and is eligible for additional milestones; Mirum expects near-term label expansion opportunity for CTX.
- Financial statements for the acquired business to be filed as an amendment to this 8-K within 71 days.