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Foresee Pharmaceuticals Licenses MMP-12 Inhibitor Portfolio to Primevera for Up to $585MJan 09, 2026

Foresee Pharmaceuticals (逸達) announced on the 8th that its US subsidiary, Foresee Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., has signed an exclusive global license agreement with Primevera Therapeutics, LLC for its matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) inhibitor series.

Financial and Strategic Terms:

  • Deal Structure: Foresee receives a US$10 million upfront payment and is eligible for up to US$574.5 million in milestones and royalties. Additionally, Foresee will hold a 19% equity stake in Primevera.
  • Portfolio Scope: The deal covers FP-025, FP-020, and third-generation inhibitors currently in the drug discovery phase.
  • Corporate Synergy: Primevera is a newly formed Delaware entity by QPS, a related party to Foresee. Primevera will assume all future R&D expenses for the MMP-12 portfolio.

Operational Pivot: Chairman Dr. Ben Chien stated that this move allows Foresee to optimize resource allocation toward its Stabilized Injectable Formulation (SIF) platform. The company is prioritizing its lead product, CAMCEVI (FP-001):

  • Central Precocious Puberty (CPP): Following successful Phase 3 results, an NDA submission to the US FDA is planned for mid-2026.
  • Commercial Expansion: The 6-month depot is performing steadily in the US, with the higher-potential 3-month depot expected to launch in Q4 2026.

Resource: 逸達與美國Primevera簽署MMP-12抑制劑授權協議 可獲184億權利金