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Notice of Execution of a License Agreement for the Introduction of MHB018A, a Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease

Asuka Pharmaceutical decided to enter into a license agreement with Minghui Pharmaceutical to acquire the exclusive rights to develop and market MHB018A, a treatment for thyroid eye disease, in Japan. In addition to an upfront payment of US$110 million, the agreement provides for milestones based on development progress and sales, as well as royalties.

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Agreements reached under this partnership

Licensing Agreements
4886ASKA Pharmaceutical Holdings Co.,Ltd.
Alliance partnerMinghui Pharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Limited
Details of the alliance
  1. 1

    Acquisition of the exclusive development rights to MHB018A in Japan

  2. 2

    Acquisition of the exclusive marketing rights to MHB018A in Japan

  3. 3

    Payment of the upfront fee

  4. 4

    Payment of milestones based on development progress and sales

  5. 5

    Payment of royalties based on sales

These are items that the documents state the two companies will work on. The lines above and below represent arrangements between the two companies.

About the partner
Business DescriptionA late-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative treatments in immunology, oncology and other areas with high unmet medical needs
LocationHangzhou, China
Impact on Business Performance

The impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will be immaterial.

Date of board resolution4 November 2026
Agreements reached under this partnership
ItemDetails
Name of alliance partnerMinghui Pharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Limited
Alliance partner's business activitiesA late-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative treatments in immunology, oncology and other areas with high unmet medical needs
Alliance partner's locationHangzhou, China
Type of allianceLicensing Agreements
Details of the allianceAcquisition of the exclusive development rights to MHB018A in Japan, Acquisition of the exclusive marketing rights to MHB018A in Japan, Payment of the upfront fee, Payment of milestones based on development progress and sales, Payment of royalties based on sales
Date of board resolution4 November 2026
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact on consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 will be immaterial.
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Alliance partner's capitalAlliance partner's net salesAlliance partner's operating incomeNumber of shares acquiredAcquisition priceShareholding ratioOverview of the joint ventureOwnership ratioDispatch of directors and officersContract PeriodNumerical targets under the allianceShareholding PolicyContract DateAlliance start dateShare Acquisition Date and Payment DateChange in major shareholders

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The reasons the company gives

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To strengthen the thyroid and specialty areas, expand the product lineup, and provide a new treatment option in Japan for patients with thyroid eye disease, for whom treatment options are limited.

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