Novartis, PTC Therapeutics

Novartis in up to $2.9 billion licensing deal for PTC Therapeutics Huntington's disease drug
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will pay up to $2.9 billion for PTC Therapeutics' promising experimental drug for a neurological disorder called Huntington's disease, sending the U.S.-based biotech's shares up about 14% on Monday.
Novartis wagers billions of dollars on PTC Huntington’s drug
At the center of a new licensing deal is an experimental medicine, PTC518, which is currently being tested in a roughly 250-person study that should produce results next year.
Novartis signs licensing deal worth up to $2.9B with PTC Therapeutics
The Swiss pharmaceutical company invests in a PTC Therapeutics program to develop treatment for Huntington’s disease.
Novartis Pays Up to $2.9B in Huntington’s Deal With PTC
Monday’s agreement comes days after PTC discontinued the development of another asset, utreloxastat, due to disappointing Phase II data in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
PTC Therapeutics Stock Soars on Novartis Licensing Agreement
Shares of PTC Therapeutics surged Monday when the pharmaceutical firm announced it struck a nearly $2 billion license and collaboration deal with Novartis.
PTC Therapeutics enters global license, collaboration agreement with Novartis
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) announced the signing of an exclusive global license and collaboration agreement with Novartis Pharmaceuticals
PTC Therapeutics signs up to $2.9 billion licensing deal with Novartis
PTC Therapeutics has signed an up to $2.9 billion licensing deal with Novartis AG for the U.S. company's experimental drug for a rare neurological disorder, sending its shares up 20% in premarket trading on Monday.
PTC Therapeutics Strikes Up to $2.9 Billion Licensing Deal With Novartis for Huntington's Disease Drug Candidate
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) signed a licensing deal with Novartis (NVS) unit Novartis Pharmaceuticals worth up to $2.9 billion for PTC518, its candidate treatment for Huntington's disease, the companies said in separate Monday statements.
PTC Therapeutics Scores A $2.9 Billion Novartis Deal And Hits Profit-Taking Zone
Novartis will pay PTC Therapeutics up to $2.9 billion in a licensing deal for its Huntington's treatment. PTC Therapeutics stock surged.
Novartis to pay $1 billion upfront to license Huntington’s drug from PTC
Novartis is paying $1 billion upfront in a licensing deal for an experimental Huntington’s disease treatment from PTC Therapeutics.
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