XOMA Acquires U.S. Rights to Perindopril Franchise and Establishes Commercial Operations

XOMA Corporation

today announced it has acquired U.S. rights to the perindopril franchise from Les Laboratoires Servier, XOMA's partner for its lead product candidate, gevokizumab (formerly XOMA 052). The agreement includes the branded product ACEON® (perindopril erbumine), a currently marketed angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, and a portfolio of three fixed-dose combination product candidates where perindopril is combined with other active ingredient(s), such as a calcium channel blocker. The proprietary form of perindopril in each of the combination products provides patent protection until 2023. XOMA plans to assume commercialization activities for ACEON on January 23, 2012, following the transfer from Servier's previous licensee. The Company reaffirmed its guidance that XOMA anticipates that its cash utilization from ongoing activities will be approximately $35 million in 2012.