MGTX - Mergers and acquisitions

Received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for AAV2-hAQP1 and reported positive three-year data from Phase 1 AQUAx clinical trial evaluating AAV2-hAQP1 for the treatment of moderate to severe grade 2/3 radiation-induced xerostomia Completed the acquisition of all interests and rights to botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec) for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) from Johnson & Johnson* (J&J) for $25 million  Strengthened balance sheet with $100 million equity financing concurrent with the bota-vec acquisition Secured up to $400 million strategic investment from Oberland Capital, with up to $375 million in non-dilutive capital to support development and commercialization

Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) to acquire all interests in botaretigene sparoparvovec (bota-vec) for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP)MeiraGTx intends to immediately pursue global regulatory filings for approval of bota-vec LONDON and NEW YORK, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX), a vertically integrated, clinical-stage genetic medicines company, today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson & Johnson* (J&J) to acquire all interests in bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP. "We are extremely pleased to have reacquired bota-vec for the treatment of XLRP,"

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: Biotech dealmaking is increasingly defined by a clear strategic shift: Pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing de-risked, late-stage assets with human clinical validation rather than speculative early-stage programs. After years of capital flowing into preclinical platforms with uncertain timelines, investors and acquirers are gravitating toward programs with established safety and efficacy data that can accelerate commercialization pathways. This evolving landscape naturally places companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB:OTLC) (profile), which holds multiple clinical-stage and late-stage program