Paion reported positive top-line results from its Phase III colonoscopy trial and promptly out-licensed US rights to Cosmo Pharmaceuticals. The deal brings c €20m of cash (including a €9.6m share purchase), €42.5m potential milestones and a 20-25% royalty. The next goal is end of recruitment in the bronchoscopy Phase III expected in late 2016/early 2017, with results two to three months later. We lift our valuation to €203m (vs €193m); the share issue sees our per-sha
05 Jul 2016
Colonoscopy Phase III success prompts US deal
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Colonoscopy Phase III success prompts US deal
Paion reported positive top-line results from its Phase III colonoscopy trial and promptly out-licensed US rights to Cosmo Pharmaceuticals. The deal brings c €20m of cash (including a €9.6m share purchase), €42.5m potential milestones and a 20-25% royalty. The next goal is end of recruitment in the bronchoscopy Phase III expected in late 2016/early 2017, with results two to three months later. We lift our valuation to €203m (vs €193m); the share issue sees our per-sha