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Novartis to Buy Myricx Bio for Up to $1.5 Billion

Novartis is expanding its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) pipeline through the acquisition of U.K.-based cancer biotech Myricx Bio for up to $1.5 billion.

By · Published July 8, 2026 at 15:46 UTC · Updated July 8, 2026 at 18:32 UTC

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Source diversity sample: STAT · qz.com · Business Wire · Financial Times · Fierce Biotech · Bloomberg.com · WSJ.

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📍 The outcome

Novartis agreed to acquire U.K. cancer biotech firm Myricx Bio for up to $1.5 billion. The deal included an upfront payment of $1.1 billion to expand Novartis' ADC pipeline.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Where it stands

Novartis has reached an agreement to acquire Myricx Bio, a cancer biotech firm based in the United Kingdom. The deal is valued at up to $1.5 billion, with Fierce Biotech reporting an upfront payment of $1.1 billion.

Coverage from Bloomberg, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times emphasizes the total valuation of the deal. Reports from qz.com and Business Wire confirm the acquisition of the U.K. entity, while Fierce Biotech notes the strategic move to expand Novartis's ADC pipeline.

Future developments depend on the completion of the acquisition and the integration of Myricx Bio's technology into the Novartis pipeline.

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What is the total value of the Novartis-Myricx Bio deal?

The deal is valued at up to $1.5 billion.

How much is Novartis paying upfront?

According to Fierce Biotech, Novartis will pay $1.1 billion upfront.

Where is Myricx Bio located?

Myricx Bio is a biotech firm based in the United Kingdom.

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