Galapagos (GLPG) Collaboration summary
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Collaboration summary
31 Mar, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Conference call began with reminders about forward-looking statements and the scope of the discussion, including the new collaboration agreement and its expected benefits.
Executive team members and their roles were introduced, with additional leaders joining for the Q&A session.
Q&A session held at the end of the conference call.
Deal rationale and strategic fit
Collaboration formalizes joint development of a first-in-class BCMA x CD3 T cell engager for autoimmune diseases, leveraging both parties' strengths in late-stage development and commercialization.
The partnership brings a differentiated, clinically de-risked asset with multi-billion-dollar revenue potential and broad application in high unmet-need indications.
Enhances capabilities and pipeline, with Gilead's late-stage development and commercial expertise reducing operational risk.
Aligns with a focus on immunology and oncology, supporting long-term, value-accretive growth and future strategic transaction opportunities.
The transaction brings a high-potential clinical asset into the portfolio while preserving significant cash for future opportunities and capital allocation flexibility.
Objectives of the partnership
Entered a binding agreement to co-develop Gamgertamig, a BCMA x CD3 T-cell engager for autoimmune diseases.
Aimed to leverage a clinically de-risked asset and expand into additional autoimmune indications.
Latest events from Galapagos
- Strong 2025 profit and cash position drive a strategic pivot to business development-led growth.GLPG
Q4 202524 Feb 2026 - H1 2024 saw €99.2M net profit, €140.3M revenue, and a €3.43B cash position.GLPG
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Strategic overhaul and €259M net loss in H1 2025, with strong €3.1B cash reserves.GLPG
Q2 202528 Jan 2026 - Cell therapy wind down drives €204.8M impairment, €461.3M net loss, and €3.05B cash position.GLPG
Q3 202528 Jan 2026 - Q1 2025: €75M revenue, €153.4M net loss, €3.3B cash, SpinCo separation, cell therapy progress.GLPG
Q1 202528 Jan 2026 - FDA IND clearance, €3.3B cash, and JyselecaⓇ sale highlight strong pipeline progress.GLPG
Q3 202417 Jan 2026 - Separation creates two public entities: cell therapy focus and €2.45B SpinCo for acquisitions.GLPG
Investor Update10 Jan 2026 - Separation creates a cell therapy leader and €2.45B SpinCo to drive innovation and growth.GLPG
43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference10 Jan 2026 - 2024 profit €74.1M, €3.3B cash, cell therapy advances, and company split planned.GLPG
Q4 202428 Dec 2025