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Cytokinetics' aficamten Phase 3 success triggers $75M milestone for Royalty Pharma
Royalty Pharma plc
- Cytokinetics announced positive Phase 3 SEQUOIA-HCM results for aficamten in symptomatic obstructive HCM.
- Royalty Pharma holds a 4.5% global royalty on aficamten (3.5% on sales >$1B) as per Jan 2022 agreement.
- Royalty Pharma provided $50M commercial launch capital; Cytokinetics can now draw $75M milestone.
- Additional $100M milestone payable upon FDA acceptance of aficamten NDA.
- Full results to be presented at upcoming medical conference.