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Oramed forms JV with HTIT for oral insulin; HTIT contributes $70M, Oramed $20M + IP
ORAMED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
- Joint venture will develop oral insulin and POD technology; HTIT contributes $70M cash, Oramed $10M cash + $10M in ORMP shares.
- Oramed transfers intellectual property to JV; receives 3% royalty on gross revenues from Oramed-related assets.
- JV intends to initiate a Phase 3 oral insulin trial in the United States.
- Closing contingent on signing ancillary agreements within 3 months and obtaining IIA approval (estimated redemption fee $2M-$6M).
- Initially 50/50 ownership; HTIT has option to invest up to $20M more for increased equity stake.