AstraZeneca has completed its acquisition of Neogene Therapeutics, a global clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the discovery, development and manufacturing of next-generation T-cell receptor therapies (TCR-Ts).
Neogene will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca, with operations in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and California, US.
AstraZeneca has acquired all outstanding equity of Neogene in exchange for an initial payment of $200m.
Under the terms of the agreement, AstraZeneca will pay up to $120m in additional contingent milestone-based and non-contingent consideration.