SSY Group (HKG:2005) said it entered exclusive negotiations with Hebei Longhai Pharmaceutical over four biosimilar drugs, according to a Friday filing with the Hong Kong bourse.
Under the letter of intent, the firm may license biosimilar versions of ustekinumab, dupilumab, aflibercept, and evolocumab from Longhai Pharmaceutical, which will be responsible for completing research and technical know-how on the medicines.
The company will be required to make a down payment and milestone payments to Longhai Pharmaceutical if the deal materializes.
The exclusivity period for negotiations will last 90 days, the firm said.