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Coherus divests CIMERLI ophthalmology franchise to Sandoz for $170M upfront cash
Coherus Oncology, Inc.
- Divestiture of CIMERLI (ranibizumab-eqrn) and supporting commercial infrastructure to Sandoz.
- Total upfront cash consideration $170M plus value of CIMERLI product inventory and working capital adjustments.
- Coherus intends to use proceeds to pay down debt, reduce interest costs, and focus on oncology (UDENYCA, LOQTORZI, pipeline).
- Closing expected first half 2024, subject to HSR antitrust waiting period expiration or termination.
- Coherus reduces headcount and overhead; J.P. Morgan and Latham & Watkins advised.