Gilead and Galapagos Complete σπ∏¥Closing of Their Tran≈∏sformative Research aεδnd Development Colla✘★₩boration
Gilead Sciences, Inc. and Galapagos NV aγ₽₽nnounced the closing of the gl₽δ™obal research and development collaboration agree∏∞ment signed on July 14, 2019.This agreement has →γreceived clearance fro®¥αγm the U.S. Federal Trade ↓★✔ Commission under the Hart-Scoββ<₩tt-Rodino Antitrust ImprovementΩ↑s Act of 1976 and merger con←π↔trol approval from the Aus '↑trian Federal Competition Authority.Unde&≥r the terms of the agreement, th↔ ε e closing of this trans®★action triggers an upfront license fee payment ε★Ω of $3.95 billion by Gilead to ×₩γδGalapagos. In addition, Gilead has made an equ☆☆ity investment in Galapagos of approximately $1.1∏↔ billion (or approximately €960 mi•→↕βllion) by subscribing₽• for new shares at a pri✘ε₩ce of €140.59 per share, including i•λ★ssuance premium. As a result, Gilead now ow→λ↓σns 13,589,686 ordinary shares of Galaφ pagos, representing approximately 2≤ ₽®2 percent of the curr ™ently outstanding share capit< ←al of Galapagos.“We ≥£are excited to close this unique agr≠↕✘eement, which will generate both long-ter₩♣m strategic value and mutual, immediate benefλ its,” said Daniel O'Day, ♥↔Chairman and Chief Executive O≤fficer of Gilead. “The collaboration reflects Gi∏♦γlead's intent to grow our innova₩σtion network through diverse≠↕™÷ and creative partnerships.”“This agreement iα&↓s about maximizing innova♦≥∞tion based on developing new mode of action m₩€edicines. With the capital provided by Gilead, wΩe aim to progress innovation to p©✘♥↕atients,” said Onno van de>φ> Stolpe, Chief Executive Officer of Galapa≤β™gos.In accordance with BelgiaΩ©←n transparency legislation1, Galapagos n±✘otes that its total share capital currently a®≠£≈mounts to €333,479,569.76; the total n↕↓γumber of securities conferring vo€×↑$ting rights is 61,652,08λ¥>6, which is also the total number of vot♦ing rights (the “denominator”), and all securitie•σs conferring voting righשts and all voting rights are of the same cate×∞÷gory. The total number of rights (wa©φrrants) to subscribe ✘♣♠to not yet issued securities co≤∏nferring voting rights is 5,958,292, whλ©♣ich equals the total number of vot≥↑ing rights that may result≤β♦→ from the exercise of these warra•εnts. Galapagos does not have any convert↔ →ible bonds or shares without voting rights $<outstanding.About Gilead SciencesGilea≥↑×πd Sciences, Inc. is a research-based$≈ biopharmaceutical co&≈Ωmpany that discovers, develops and commercializes↔✘€ innovative medicines in areas of ≥σunmet medical need. The company strives∏≠• to transform and simplify care≤<≈€ for people with life-threatening illnesses ar "ound the world. Gilead has opera↕α$★tions in more than 35 co "©untries worldwide, with he≥ ÷&adquarters in Foster City, California. For mσ≠φore information on Gilead Sci∏≈≠£ences, please visit the company’s websi₩↕'te at www.gilead.com.About GalapagosGalσ≤γapagos (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) discove¥₽©§rs and develops small molecule medicines wiλ<$'th novel modes of action, three ofε☆✔ which show promising patient rβ₽esults and are currently in late-stage d←₹evelopment in multiple diseases. The comα×∏pany’s pipeline comprises Phase 3 through to d>iscovery programs in§₽ inflammation, fibrosis, osteoarthri≤↕€$tis and other indications. Galapagos’ €≈¶εambition is to become a leλ€™σading global biopharmaceutical company foc₩←used on the discovery, ¶™ development and commercialization of innov¥¥λative medicines. More information≠☆ at www.glpg.com.Gilead Forward-Looking StatemβλεentsThis press release incπludes forward-looking statements within≈β✘ the meaning of the Private Securitie₹σ♠s Litigation Reform Act of 1995, related ≈• σto Gilead, Galapagos and the globa§₹$'l research and development co±§©×llaboration agreement that ₩✔ are subject to risks, uncertainγβties and other factors. All state₹'$∞ments other than statement≈∞©♣s of historical fact are sta"☆tements that could be deemed forwa'↑rd-looking statements, including all state♠™ ments regarding the intent, belief ε®↕×or current expectfrom pharma focus a≥₩♦ isathe 2019 Asia-pacific Pharmaceutical IP↑≥↑≥ Leader Summit will be held in¥ Beijing on November 14-15, and will attract✘★ more than 500 industry experts from do±αmestic and foreign pharmaceutical™&₩™ companies, biotechnology compa↑₽≤↕nies, governments, associations, law fiσ$&rms, intellectual property agents and othe♣∏r companies to attend.Official registration ¥&÷ and consultation channels:Contact:AnnPhone:★€σ§ 021-65650305Email:Marketing@zenseeg↑δroup.comhttp://en.zenseegro↔γup.com/p/510934/