Moderna In-Licenses Autolus’ Technology For mRNA-Based Cancer Therapeutics

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) has exercised its option to license Autolus Therapeutics plc’s (NASDAQ:AUTL) proprietary binders against an undisclosed immuno-oncology target for…
  • Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA) has exercised its option to license Autolus Therapeutics plc’s (NASDAQ:AUTL) proprietary binders against an undisclosed immuno-oncology target for the development and commercialization of mRNA therapeutics.
  • This follows an original agreement with Moderna announced in August 2021, granting Moderna an exclusive option to license Autolus’ proprietary binders for up to four immuno-oncology targets for incorporation in certain mRNA therapeutics. 
  • Related: Moderna Shares Are Surging After Merck Exercised Personalized Cancer Vaccine Pact.
  • On exercise of the option, Autolus has received an option exercise payment and is eligible to receive development and commercial milestone payments for each product successfully commercialized. 
  • In addition, Autolus would receive royalties on net sales of all products commercialized under the agreement.
  • Price Action: AUTL shares are up 8.89% at $3.24 on the last check Wednesday.
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