RE:Global license or buyout of pipeline? What about TFC-1394? These boneheads have created confusion just like when they licensed inferior ingredient TFC-849 to Valeant.
Asia
We continue to implement our Asia strategy and are in discussions with a China-based company which has established cosmetic development excellence as discussed in our last news update. An evolving and varied regulatory landscape for new compounds throughout Asia has created challenges. Each country in Asia has enormous commercial potential and we do not want to miss any of these opportunities. As such, we are advancing another compound, TFC-1394, from our patented library of skin lighteners to the same level as TFC-1067. This will occur over the next 12-18 months and ensure that country regulatory testing, if required, can be performed by other companies. We will then be able to launch in every country where a market exists in this $20 Billion USD industry. Our scientists have outlined a development path based on the expertise we have developed which is both efficient and affordable. It will occur in parallel to commercialization of TFC-1067 and not delay current plans. The value of our portfolio, which includes TFC-1067 and TFC-1394, will grow as they advance towards becoming a new industry gold standard as both safe and effective compounds. Having a regional partner is an important component in successful achieving our goals in a timely manner.
Tinyi Trading Company remains on board to be a distribution partner, however, with current discussions ongoing, we wait to see if the new partner in China seeks exclusive distribution. Ultimately, we will decide in the best interests of our company and shareholders.
Vancouver, British Columbia – April 23, 2014 – Sirona Biochem Corp. (TSX-V: SBM.V OTCQX: SRBCF, Frankfurt: ZSB) announces the expansion of its exclusive license with Valeant Pharmaceuticals (“Valeant”) for Sirona’s skin lightening compound TFC-849 to include AMBI and Kinerase. Under the terms of the licensing agreement, Valeant has the exclusive global rights to TFC-849 for use throughout its international portfolio of companies and brands. AMBI and Kinerase, along with Obagi Medical Products (see press release dated January 29, 2014), are part of Valeant’s diverse portfolio focused primarily on dermatology.
biorun wrote:
From the release:
".....pharmaceutical company for the rights to TFC-1067"
Is the one whole pipeline up for sale?
Whoa.