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KalVista licenses sebetralstat Japan rights to Kaken; $11M upfront, up to $24M total plus royalties
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Upfront payment of $11M plus up to $11M regulatory milestone expected in early 2026.
- Also eligible for commercial milestones and mid-twenties% royalties on Japan NHI price.
- Sebetralstat is an investigational oral on-demand HAE treatment; could be first oral in Japan.
- Kaken will leverage regional expertise; KalVista aims for global commercial launches starting 2025.
- Orphan Drug Designation received from MHLW; NDA submitted in Japan.