Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2025-09-05 07:05Core Viewpoint - Heng Rui Medicine has announced a new collaboration with Braveheart Bio for the global development and commercialization of its heart disease drug HRS-1893, marking its second NewCo transaction aimed at expanding its international presence [1][3]. Group 1: Transaction Details - Heng Rui Medicine will receive a total of $65 million in upfront payments, consisting of $32.5 million in cash and $32.5 million in equity from Braveheart Bio [1]. - After the technology transfer, Heng Rui will receive an additional $10 million milestone payment, along with potential milestone payments and sales royalties that could total up to $1.013 billion, bringing the maximum potential revenue from this deal to $1.088 billion [1]. - A joint management committee will be established to coordinate the global development and commercialization of the licensed product, with equal representation from both companies [1]. Group 2: Product Development Status - HRS-1893 is currently undergoing a Phase III clinical trial in China for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a common hereditary heart disease and a leading cause of sudden cardiac death among adolescents and athletes [2]. Group 3: Previous Transactions and Company Background - This is Heng Rui Medicine's second NewCo model transaction; the first involved licensing three GLP-1 innovative drugs to a newly established U.S. company, Kailera, for an upfront payment of $100 million and a potential total deal value of $6 billion [3]. - Braveheart Bio was established in 2024 in Delaware, USA, with major investors including Forbion Capital and OrbiMed, and is led by CEO Travis Murdoch, who has a history of successful clinical project management [3][4]. - As of September 5, Heng Rui Medicine's A-shares rose by 3.35%, with a market capitalization of 470.9 billion yuan, while its Hong Kong shares increased by 3.07%, with a market capitalization of 555.9 billion HKD [4].