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materiality 0.75
Bayer terminates Ovaprene license; Daré regains full rights, Phase 3 study continues
Dare Bioscience, Inc.
- Bayer HealthCare terminated Ovaprene license agreement effective Feb 24, 2026 due to strategic prioritization.
- Daré regains full commercialization rights to Ovaprene, a hormone-free monthly intravaginal contraceptive.
- Pivotal Phase 3 study continues with positive interim data (July 2025) and Gates Foundation grant support.
- Enrollment expected to complete in 2026; no change to timelines or operations.
- Daré to explore partnerships and strategic transactions for Ovaprene.