Genmab and BliNK Biomedical Enter into Commercial License Agreement

On July 12, 2019 Genmab A/S (Nasdaq Copenhagen: GEN) reported that it has entered into an agreement with BliNK Biomedical for an exclusive commercial license to certain antibodies targeting CD47, for potential development and commercialization into novel bispecific therapeutics created via Genmab’s proprietary DuoBody Platform technology (Press release, Genmab, JUL 12, 2019, View Source [SID1234537501]). This agreement supports Genmab’s established product pipeline strategy. Under the terms of the agreement, Genmab will pay BliNK Biomedical an upfront fee of USD 2.25 million. BliNK Biomedical is also eligible to receive up to approximately USD 200 million in development, regulatory and commercial milestone payments for each product, as well as tiered royalties on net sales.

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"With this agreement the scope of product concepts under development at Genmab has been expanded. CD47 has shown potential as a target for cancer and we believe that a bispecific approach may open up potential for differentiated therapies. We are always looking to use our in-house expertise in novel ways; we look forward to seeing the results from the combination of Genmab’s DuoBody technology with a CD47 antibody from BliNK Biomedical," said Jan van de Winkel, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Genmab.

BliNK Biomedical is a privately-owned biopharmaceutical company based in Marseille, France, focused on discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies in oncology and immuno-oncology.

BiocurePharm, Korea (“BPK”) Announces Closing of Private Placement

On July 11, 2019 Biocure Technology Corp. ("CURE" or the "Company") (CSE:CURE; OTCQB: BICTF) BiocurePharm, Korea ("BPK"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Biocure Technology Inc. ("CURE") reported that it has closed its non-brokered private placement through its Korean Subsidiary BiocurePharm, Korea ("BPK"), BPK has issued 60,404 shares at $10.898 CAD per share for gross proceeds of $658,258.63 (Korean Won591,959,200 @$0.001112 CAD/KW per Bank of Canada Exchange Rate) (Press release, Biocure Technology, JUL 11, 2019, View Source [SID1234628755]). After the issuance of new BPK shares, CURE holds now 95.82% interest in BPK.

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The net proceeds from the non-brokered private placement are intended to be used for general working capital and research and development.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2019 Results on Thursday, August 1

On July 11, 2019 Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select Medical") (NYSE: SEM), reported that it will release the financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019 on Thursday, August 1, 2019 after the market closes (Press release, Select Medical, JUL 11, 2019, View Source [SID1234537511]).

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Select Medical will host a conference call regarding its second quarter results, as well as its business outlook, on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 9:00am ET. The domestic dial in number for the call is 1-866-440-2669. The international dial in number is 1-409-220-9844. The conference ID for the call is 5489707. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and can be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s website www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available until 12:00pm ET, August 9, 2019. The replay number is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international). The conference ID for the replay will be 5489707. The replay can also be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s website, www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. Our reportable segments include the critical illness recovery hospital segment, rehabilitation hospital segment, outpatient rehabilitation segment, and Concentra segment. As of March 31, 2019, Select Medical operated 97 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 27 rehabilitation hospitals in 11 states, and 1,684 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical’s joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 525 occupational health centers in 41 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. At March 31, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.

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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On July 11, 2019, Gritstone Oncology, Inc. (the "Company") reported that entered into a First Amendment to License Agreement (the "Amendment"), dated as of July 11, 2019, with MIL 21E, LLC (the "Licensor"), amending that certain License Agreement, dated as of September 6, 2018, by and between the Company and the Licensor (the "License Agreement" and the License Agreement as amended by the Amendment, the "Amended License Agreement") (Filing, 8-K, Gritstone Oncology, JUL 11, 2019, View Source [SID1234550632]). Pursuant to the Amended License Agreement, effective as of September 1, 2019 (the "Effective Date"), the Licensor granted the Company a non-transferable, non-assignable license to use an aggregate total of 14,683 square feet of office and laboratory space located at 21 Erie Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139.

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The term of the original License Agreement commenced on September 1, 2018. The Amended License Agreement will expire on August 31, 2021, unless earlier terminated. Beginning six months after the Effective Date, the Company shall have the right to early terminate the Amended License Agreement upon six months’ prior written notice. In addition, the Licensor may terminate the Amended License Agreement for cause by giving written notice to the Company (subject to a 10 day cure period, except under certain circumstances).

On the Effective Date, the Company prepaid the monthly license fees under the Amended License Agreement through August 31, 2020, as well as certain other fees and deposits totaling $3.5 million in the aggregate, and thereafter shall pay a monthly fee of approximately $279,000. Prior to the Effective Date, the Company paid an aggregate of $1.6 million under the terms of the original License Agreement.

The foregoing descriptions of the License Agreement and the Amendment do not purport to be complete and are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, the full terms of the License Agreement and the Amendment, copies of which will be filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2019.

Select Medical Holdings Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2019 Results on Thursday, August 1

On July 11, 2019 Select Medical Holdings Corporation ("Select Medical") (NYSE: SEM), reported that it will release the financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2019 on Thursday, August 1, 2019 after the market closes (Press release, Select Medical, JUL 11, 2019, View Source [SID1234537511]).

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Select Medical will host a conference call regarding its second quarter results, as well as its business outlook, on Friday, August 2, 2019, at 9:00am ET. The domestic dial in number for the call is 1-866-440-2669. The international dial in number is 1-409-220-9844. The conference ID for the call is 5489707. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and can be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s website www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available until 12:00pm ET, August 9, 2019. The replay number is 1-855-859-2056 (domestic) or 1-404-537-3406 (international). The conference ID for the replay will be 5489707. The replay can also be accessed at Select Medical Holdings Corporation’s website, www.selectmedicalholdings.com.

Select Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. Our reportable segments include the critical illness recovery hospital segment, rehabilitation hospital segment, outpatient rehabilitation segment, and Concentra segment. As of March 31, 2019, Select Medical operated 97 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 27 rehabilitation hospitals in 11 states, and 1,684 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical’s joint venture subsidiary Concentra operated 525 occupational health centers in 41 states. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics. At March 31, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Information about Select Medical is available at www.selectmedical.com.

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717-972-1100
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SOURCE Select Medical Holdings Corporation