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Nicox and Kowa Sign Key Agreement worth up to €191.5 million for Exclusive Rights to Glaucoma Treatment NCX 470 in U.S. and all Unlicensed Territories

Press Release Nicox and Kowa Sign Key Agreement worth up to €191.5 million for Exclusive Rights to Glaucoma Treatment NCX 470 in U.S. and all Unlicensed Territories €7.5 million upfront, with total potential development and commercial milestones, depending on Denali trial results, of up to €191.5 millionTiered royalties of up to 20% in the U.S., starting at a minimum of 8%, with tiered high single to double digit royalties elsewhere Kowa will assume full responsibility for the preparation and fi

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Nicox and Kowa Sign Key Agreement worth up to €191.5 million for Exclusive Rights to Glaucoma Treatment NCX 470 in U.S. and all Unlicensed Territories

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