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PTC Therapeutics pays ~$225M upfront to cancel Censa sepiapterin royalty obligations
PTC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
- Upfront cash payment of ~$225M to former Censa securityholders eliminates 8-12% annual net sales royalties.
- Original milestones: 8% on sales ≤$250M, 10% on $250M-$500M, 12% on >$500M.
- Additional Milestone Payments up to $100M each (total $500M) based on cumulative net sales thresholds (e.g., $3B, $5B, $7B, $9B, $11B).
- Participation was ~90% of former Censa securityholders; remaining may join and receive pro rata consideration.
- Sepiapterin is the product; other merger obligations remain unchanged.