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Daré Bioscience secures $22M non-dilutive royalty financing from XOMA for XACIATO and Phase 3 candidates
Dare Bioscience, Inc.
- XOMA paid $22M upfront for 100% of Daré's net XACIATO royalties and milestones (after deductions); Daré also sold minority interest in Ovaprene/Sildenafil future revenue.
- After XOMA achieves pre-specified return, Daré receives 50% of each successive $22M received (upside-sharing).
- Synthetic royalties: 4% on Ovaprene net sales, 2% on Sildenafil Cream net sales, decreasing to 2.5% and 1.25% after further return threshold.
- Total royalty-based capital committed ($34M) includes previous UiE financing; Daré retains significant majority of future economics.
- Proceeds to fund Phase 3 pivotal programs for Ovaprene (contraceptive) and Sildenafil Cream (female sexual arousal disorder).