Eli Lilly to pay up to $1.3 billion for gene therapy developer Verve Therapeutics


06/18/2025

American drug manufacturer Eli Lilly has reached an agreement to purchase the biotech company Verve Therapeutics, which develops gene therapy to lower the level of “bad” cholesterol.



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According to the company's press release, the deal amount will be up to $1.3 billion. Of these, $1 billion will be paid immediately, while the remaining $300 million will be paid after certain clinical indicators are achieved. The terms were unanimously approved by the Verve Board of Directors.

Earlier, the Financial Times reported on a possible deal, citing sources.

Verve's current market capitalization was about $559 million at the close of trading on Monday.

Earlier this year, Eli Lilly already bought Scorpion Therapeutics for $2.5 billion and SiteOne Therapeutics for $1 billion.

source: ft.com