Feb. 7 at 9:05 PM
$AFMD take a gander at this guys let’s do some dd on this
Actually, it is the other way around: Affimed pays MD Anderson.
According to the University of Texas Board of Regents agenda (February 19-20, 2025, page 161), the terms are for an Exclusive Patent License Agreement where:
Upfront Payment: Affimed pays MD Anderson
$4.5 million to secure the exclusive commercial rights to the licensed technology.
Royalties: Affimed will pay MD Anderson running royalties on future net sales. While the exact percentage is often redacted in public summaries for competitive reasons, standard MD Anderson licenses for high-value assets frequently range from mid-single to low-double digits (e.g., 5% to 12%) depending on the stage of the asset.
Milestones: The deal typically includes additional payments to MD Anderson when the drug hits specific targets, such as completing a Phase 3 trial or receiving FDA approval.
Why this matters for shareholders:
This move officially transitions the AFM13 (Acimtamig) program—or a related cell therapy asset—from a "research collaboration" into a "commercial product" fully controlled by Affimed. For Affimed (AFMD) investors, this is a "buy-out" of the university's stake to ensure the company keeps the vast majority of future profits.