India, July 22 -- Wednesday, Royalty Pharma plc (RPRX) announced the acquisition of Neurimmune's royalty interest in AstraZeneca's (AZN) cliramitug for up to $425 million.
Cliramitug is a first-in-class TTR-fibril-depleting antibody designed to remove amyloid deposits in patients with TTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy. It is currently in the Phase 3 DepleTTR-CM trial with results expected in 2028.
As per the terms of the deal, Neurimmune will receive the consideration in exchange for a 3% to 4% royalty on worldwide net sales of cliramitug.
Of the total amount, Royalty Pharma will pay $125 million as an upfront payment, another $125 million in cash in the first quarter of 2027, and the remaining $175 million will be payable based on the...