Ipsen annonce son intention d’acquérir ImCheck Therapeutics et étend son leadership en oncologie avec un portefeuille enrichi de produits en R&D

Core Points - Ipsen has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ImCheck Therapeutics, a French biotechnology company specializing in next-generation immuno-oncology therapies, focusing on the ICT01 program for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [1][5][6] - The acquisition aims to enhance Ipsen's oncology R&D portfolio and is expected to facilitate the launch of a Phase IIb/III trial for ICT01 in 2026, leveraging promising data from ongoing clinical trials [3][6] Transaction Details - The acquisition involves a payment of €350 million at closing, with potential total payments reaching up to €1 billion contingent on regulatory approvals and sales milestones [5][6] - The transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of Q1 2026, subject to customary closing conditions [7] Clinical Program Insights - ICT01 is a first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting BTN3A, showing high therapeutic response rates in ongoing Phase I/II trials, particularly for patients ineligible for intensive chemotherapy [2][3][6] - The EVICTION trial data indicated that the combination of ICT01 with venetoclax and azacitidine resulted in nearly double the response rate compared to historical data for standard care [3][6] Company Background - Ipsen is a global biopharmaceutical group focused on developing innovative medicines in oncology, rare diseases, and neuroscience, with nearly 100 years of experience in drug development [11] - ImCheck Therapeutics is developing a new generation of immunotherapeutic antibodies targeting butyrophilins, with the potential to transform treatments in oncology and other fields [12][14]