Ultragenyx Signs a License Agreement with Mereo for Setrusumab in Osteogenesis Imperfecta

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• Mereo to receive $50M upfront & is eligible for ~$254M as milestones along with royalties on sales of therapy outside the EU. Ultragenyx will receive the royalties on sales of the therapy in the EU
• Ultragenyx to lead the global development of Setrusumab in both pediatric & adult patients. Ultragenyx gets an exclusive license to develop and commercialize Setrusumab in the US & ROW (Ex- EU) where Mereo retains commercial rights. Each party will be responsible for post-marketing commitments in their respective territories
• As per the 2015 agreement with Novartis, Mereo will pay Novartis a percentage of proceeds with Mereo receiving a substantial majority of the payments from Ultragenyx

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