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Elan (ELN) Restructures Tysabri Collaboration w/ Biogen (BIIB); Will Get $3.25B Upfront

February 6, 2013 6:25 AM EST

Elan Corp. plc (NYSE: ELN) announced that it has agreed to restructure the Tysabri collaboration with Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB). Under the terms of the agreement, Elan will move from the current 50:50 business collaboration to an upfront payment of $3.25 billion and a double digit tiered royalty structure for the complete asset.

Highlights of Transaction Upon Closing:

* Up front cash payment of $3.25 billion to Elan
* First 12 months: royalty of 12% of Tysabri global net sales (all indications)
* Tiered royalty structure after 12 months
* 18% on up to $2... More