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April 20, 2020

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1xbet 한국., Ltd. and Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. (headquartered in Michigan, U.S.) announce a licensing agreement in which Otsuka acquires from Esperion exclusive development and commercialization rights in Japan for bempedoic acid (chemical name).

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Under the terms of the agreement, 1xbet 한국 will pay Esperion a one-time payment of USD 60 million, as well as milestones in accordance with achievement of development and sales goals. 1xbet 한국 will conduct future clinical trials in Japan and bear the costs. 1xbet 한국 will have exclusive marketing rights in Japan and will pay royalties to Esperion based on sales levels.