Novimmune SA has a sold a newly created vehicle comprising Gamifant (emapalumab) and related assets, two additional immune-oncology candidates and an FDA priority review voucher to Sweden’s Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB for CHF515m ($519m). The acquisition comes less than a year after Novimmune granted Sobi an exclusive worldwide license for Gamifant. The acquisition fits in Sobi's sweet spot for rebalancing its portfolio and enhancing its immunology activities
Novimmune Sells Gamifant And IO Assets To Sobi
Swiss biotech Novimmune SA creates newco around Gamifant emapalumab and other immuno-oncology assets and then sells it to Sobi for CHF515m ($519.2m).
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