AVIR - Chugai in-licenses AT-527 rights from Roche for COVID-19 in Japan
Chugai Pharmaceutical (CHGCF) has in-licensed the rights for Atea Pharmaceuticals' (AVIR) AT-527 for the treatment of COVID-19 in Japan from Roche (RHHBY).Roche and Atea are jointly developing AT-527 for COVID-19 and Roche has the right to commercialize AT-527 outside U.S. The companies collaborated in October 2020 to accelerate the development and manufacturing of AT-527.Atea made a U.S. debut in October 2020. The company is currently trading 247.5% higher at around $83.40, above IPO price of $24.
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Chugai in-licenses AT-527 rights from Roche for COVID-19 in Japan