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Bristol Myers Squibb and Hengrui Pharma in $15B Licensing Deal

economy-finance · 2026-05-12

Bristol Myers Squibb has entered into a $15 billion licensing agreement with China's Hengrui Pharma, covering 13 early-stage drug programs in oncology, hematology, and immunology. The deal includes a $600 million upfront payment. This partnership highlights the growing trend of Western pharmaceutical companies tapping into Chinese biotech innovation.

Key facts

  • Bristol Myers Squibb and Hengrui Pharma signed a $15 billion licensing deal
  • The agreement covers 13 early-stage programs in oncology, hematology, and immunology
  • $600 million is due upfront

Entities

Institutions

  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Hengrui Pharma
  • Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceutical
  • Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Locations

  • China
  • Hong Kong
  • Shenzhen
  • Macau

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