M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.72
Tempest secures exclusive option to license Senlang's CD7-targeted in vivo CAR-T platform
Tempest Therapeutics, Inc.
- Option exercisable within 4 months for ~$447,000 fee; exclusive license for ex-Greater China rights.
- Post-exercise fees: annual maintenance $10M-$14M over first 3 years, 6% net-sales royalty, sublicense revenue share.
- Lead BCMA/GPRC5D dual-targeting candidate in Phase 1 for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma; early in vivo CAR-T generation observed.
- As of Aug 25, 2026, no Grade 3+ CRS or ICANS; safety profile supports continued dose escalation.
- Agreement complements Tempest's existing LNP platform; expands portfolio to hematologic and autoimmune indications.