Biohaven secures a transformative $795M global licensing deal with SK Biopharmaceuticals for its Kv7 ion channel platform, notably opakalim. This agreement immediately strengthens BHVN's cash position, reduces R&D costs, and extends the funding runway, addressing prior liquidity concerns. I am upgrading BHVN to Buy, citing promising degrader pipeline assets targeting large autoimmune markets and pivotal trial initiations.
Biohaven stock rallies 18% on a $795M out-licensing deal granting SK Biopharmaceuticals global rights to its Kv7 epilepsy platform, led by opakalim.
Biohaven Ltd. shared an R&D presentation today in relation to its epilepsy asset and also updated on its degrader programs. BHVN - spun out of the original Biohaven after its acquisition by Pfizer - also has degrader assets focused on autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, there is a Parkinson's program and Obesity program, and some notable catalysts are arriving this year, e.g., pivotal epilepsy topline data.
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Madelyn D. Purcell Pfizer Inc | 505,645 | $18.89M | $7.28M | -$11.61M | -61.47% |
Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 352 | $7,027.62 | $4,840 | -$2,187.62 | -31.13% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 1,000 | $8,460 | $14,490 | $6,030 | 71.28% |
| NA Nizar Araji National Bank Of Canada /FI/ | 201 | $1,745.59 | $2,948.67 | $1,203.08 | 68.92% |
| Biotechnology Industry | Healthcare Sector | Vladimir Coric CEO | NYSE Exchange | G1110E107 CUSIP |
| US Country | 274 Employees | - Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Biohaven Ltd. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and commercializing treatments across three major areas: immunology, neuroscience, and oncology. With a global presence, Biohaven is committed to advancing a diverse pipeline of promising therapeutic candidates meant to address complex diseases with significant unmet medical needs. The company's comprehensive approach spans a wide range of conditions, from neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders to autoimmune diseases and cancer. Biohaven, initially known as Biohaven Research Ltd., underwent a rebranding to Biohaven Ltd. in September 2022, marking a new phase in its corporate evolution. Additionally, it has a history as a subsidiary of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. and was established in New Haven, Connecticut, in 2022. Biohaven's strategic collaborations with leading academic institutions and industry partners, including Yale University, AstraZeneca, and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, underscore its commitment to innovation and the translation of scientific research into clinically meaningful therapeutics.
Biohaven Ltd. is focused on developing a broad portfolio of innovative treatments in various stages of clinical development:
Through these efforts, Biohaven Ltd. embodies a forward-thinking approach to pharmaceutical development, leveraging cutting-edge science and strategic partnerships to foster innovation and provide new solutions for patients worldwide.