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Biohaven Enters Strategic Licensing Agreement with Ono Pharma for Extracellular IgG Degraders in Japan and Select Asian Regions, Lead Candidate BHV-1300 in Phase 3 for Graves' Disease

Key Takeaway: Biohaven has entered a strategic licensing agreement with Ono Pharma for the development and commercialization of its MoDE pan IgG degraders, including BHV-1300, in Japan and select Asian regions. The deal includes up to $100 million in payments, with BHV-1300 currently in Phase 3 for Graves' disease. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Biohaven's innovative IgG degrader technology.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Biohaven secures a strategic licensing agreement with Ono Pharma.
  • BHV-1300 shows promising results in Phase 1b for Graves' disease.
  • Potential for significant financial gain with up to $100 million in payments.
  • First regional collaboration for an extracellular protein degrader.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Best trade, last catalyst
+77%
120-day peak, hindsight
Typical move
13.2%
average across 4 past catalysts
Cash runway
~8 mo
Medium dilution risk
Lead asset
BHV-1400
Phase 3 · IgA Nephropathy

Full Press Release Details

• Ono will obtain an exclusive license to develop and commercialize Biohaven's MoDE pan IgG degraders in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and ASEAN member states, led by BHV-1300 and including certain next-generation follow-on IgG degraders. Biohaven will receive up to $100 million in near-term payments, including $80 million upfront and eligible to receive another $20 million upon a milestone achievement anticipated within a year, and royalties of approximately twenty percent on net sales by Ono in the licensed territory. Biohaven retains all rights outside of the licensed territory, including in the US, Europe, and China.
• BHV-1300, the lead MoDE degrader, is an investigational small-molecule extracellular IgG degrader in Phase 3 development for Graves' disease, the lead indication. In a Phase 1b study in patients with Graves' disease, BHV-1300 produced deep reduction in the pathogenic autoantibody to the TSH receptor, rapid normalization of free T3 and free T4, and improvement in patient symptoms, with selective sparing of IgG3 and patient-friendly autoinjector self-administration.
• This is the first regional collaboration for an extracellular protein degrader, pairing Biohaven's clinically validated MoDE platform, predicated on groundbreaking chemistry originating at Yale University, with Ono's proven development and commercial capabilities across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. and OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. together with its wholly owned subsidiaries, ("Biohaven") (NYSE: BHVN) today announced that it has entered into a strategic licensing and collaboration agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("Ono") (TYO: 4528), under which Ono will obtain an exclusive license to develop and commercialize Biohaven's MoDE™ pan IgG degrader portfolio, led by BHV-1300 and including next-generation follow-on degraders BHV-1310 and BHV-1320, in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The agreement is our first regional collaboration for an extracellular protein degrader from Biohaven's platform, a technology that originated in research at Yale University and has been advanced into the clinic by Biohaven. BHV-1300 is an investigational small-molecule IgG degrader currently in Phase 3 development for Graves' disease, with potential to treat a broad spectrum of IgG-mediated autoimmune diseases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the licensing agreement?

The agreement allows Ono Pharma to develop and commercialize Biohaven's MoDE pan IgG degraders in Japan and select Asian regions.

What is BHV-1300 used for?

BHV-1300 is an investigational small-molecule IgG degrader in Phase 3 development for Graves' disease.

How much will Biohaven receive from the agreement?

Biohaven will receive up to $100 million, including $80 million upfront and potential milestone payments.

What are the expected benefits of BHV-1300?

BHV-1300 aims to reduce pathogenic autoantibodies and improve symptoms in Graves' disease patients.

Last updated: Oct 8, 2026