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Strong Cresemba® (isavuconazole) sales performance in Europe triggers USD 30 million milestone payment to Basilea
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Allschwil, Switzerland, November 04, 2025 Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil (SIX: BSLN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to meeting the needs of patients with severe bacterial and fungal infections, announced today that the continued strong sales performance of the antifungal Cresemba® (isavuconazole) by its license partner Pfizer Inc. in Europe exceeded the threshold triggering a USD 30 million sales milestone payment. David V
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