Bioventus entered into a definitive agreement to divest its bone morphogenetic protein development program to a new Viscogliosi Brothers company.
Here are five things to know:
1. The transaction is expected to close late in the third quarter; it is conditional on Viscogliosi Brothers raising the necessary funds to complete the sale.
2. When the sale is completed, Bioventus will receive an equity stake in the new company formed by Viscogliosi Brothers that will work on the BMP program. Bioventus will also have an observational board seat to follow the company's progress on the BMP program.
3. The sale price was not disclosed.
4. Bioventus acquired the exclusive, worldwide license to the BMP portfolio from Pfizer in 2013. The portfolio includes the next-generation BMP in development, as well as a BMP program for soft tissue indications.
5. Viscogliosi Brothers is a private equity investment firm focused on the orthopedic industry.
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