On 22 October 2025, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced a global strategic partnership with Innovent Biologics, a Hong Kong‑listed biopharma company, to develop, manufacture and commercialize two late‑stage oncology medicines—IBI363 and IBI343—outside of Greater China. The deal also grants Takeda an exclusive option to license the early‑stage investigational ADC IBI3001 if the option is exercised.
The partnership is structured with an upfront cash payment of $1.2 billion, which includes a $100 million equity investment in Innovent. In addition, Takeda will receive milestone payments and tiered royalties that could total up to $10.2 billion, bringing the total potential value of the transaction to $11.4 billion.
IBI363 is a first‑in‑class PD‑1/IL‑2α‑biased bispecific antibody fusion protein that has shown robust anti‑tumor activity in early studies and is currently in Phase 1/2 and Phase 2 trials for non‑small cell lung cancer and microsatellite‑stable colorectal cancer. IBI343 is a next‑generation antibody‑drug conjugate targeting Claudin 18.2, with promising safety and efficacy data in gastric and pancreatic cancers and is in Phase 3 trials. The option for IBI3001, a bispecific ADC targeting EGFR and B7H3, offers additional pipeline depth if Takeda chooses to exercise the license.
By adding these assets, Takeda significantly broadens its oncology portfolio and positions itself to capture new revenue streams in solid‑tumor indications. The partnership leverages Innovent’s clinical expertise and Takeda’s global commercialization capabilities, potentially accelerating the time to market for these high‑potential therapies and enhancing Takeda’s competitive standing in the oncology space.
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