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Pfizer terminates hemophilia A gene therapy deal with Sangamo; milestone payments lost
SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC
- Pfizer notified Sangamo of termination for convenience effective April 21, 2025; no BLA or MAA to be submitted.
- Sangamo forfeits up to $220M in remaining milestones and all future royalties (14-20% of net sales).
- Sangamo receives exclusive license back to develop and commercialize SB-525; Pfizer gets low single digit royalties.
- Sangamo plans to seek a new partner to advance regulatory filings for giroctocogene fitelparvovec.
- Pfizer had paid $125M already ($70M upfront + $55M milestones); remaining program rights revert.