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ADC Specialist LegoChem Takes Orion’s Hand As Long-Term Partner

26% Stake Should Ensure Competitive R&D

 
• By Jung Won Shin

Korean confectionery group Orion has become the biggest shareholder in compatriot ADC specialist LegoChem Biosciences, in a decisive step to move into the biotech sector as a new growth engine. For LegoChem, the alliance provides a friendly strategic partner and should enable a boost in R&D spending as it seeks to aggressively progress clinical trials and become a global player.

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LegoChem’s Alliance With Orion In Line With Vision 2030 Ambitions • Source: Shutterstock

LegoChem Biosciences, Inc., a leading South Korean antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platform company in the news recently for a major alliance, has generated more headlines through a surprise shareholding tie-up with a major domestic confectionery group, through which it will raise KRW548.5bn ($413m).

LegoChem conceded the stake sale to Orion was “sudden” but also “crucial” to the future of the company, and the...

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