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Vir Biotechnology licenses three clinical-stage masked T-cell engagers from Sanofi for $100M upfront
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.
- Upfront payment of $100M plus $75M escrowed milestone for SAR446368 (AMX-525) first-in-human dosing by 2026.
- Eligible for up to $323M in development/regulatory milestones and up to $1.488B in commercial sales milestones.
- License covers SAR446309, SAR446329, and SAR446368 (AMX-525) masked T-cell engagers and protease-cleavable masking platform.
- Exclusive worldwide license for oncology and infectious disease, excluding ophthalmology; low single-digit to low double-digit tiered royalties.
- Closing contingent on expiration or termination of applicable HSR waiting period.