Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-07-28 11:36Core Viewpoint - HengRui Pharma has entered into a collaboration agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for the global exclusive rights to the HRS-9821 project and up to 11 additional projects, excluding China, which will significantly enhance HengRui's globalization efforts and provide GSK with substantial growth opportunities post-2031 [2][3] Group 1 - GSK will pay HengRui a $500 million upfront payment as part of the agreement [2] - If all projects are exercised and milestones achieved, HengRui could receive potential milestone payments totaling approximately $12 billion [2] - The collaboration aims to expand GSK's research pipeline in areas such as respiratory, autoimmune, inflammation, and oncology, with all projects assessed to have the potential to become "best-in-class" or "first-in-class" [2] Group 2 - HRS-9821 is currently in clinical development for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as an adjunctive maintenance therapy [2] - The agreement includes a groundbreaking large-scale collaboration plan, where HengRui will lead the development of up to 11 projects, with each project having its own financial structure [2] - HengRui's Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer emphasized that this strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in HengRui's internationalization process [3]