Novartis (NVS) Excites Incyte (INCY) with Licensing Deal

November 25, 2009 9:51 AM EST

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) and Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ: INCY) struck a licensing deal where Novartis will gain access to Incyte's therapies for caner patients and patients with blood-disorders that could be life-threatening.

Novartis agreed to pay Incyte $150 million upfront. The first milestone payment Incyte will receive could be up to $60 million.

Shares of Incyte are trading up 6.61% to $8.23. Novartis is up 0.85% to $55.78.


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