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DUBLIN , April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the conditional marketing authorization of zanidatamab, an investigational dual human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-targeted bispecific antibody, as monotherapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+)† biliary tract cancer (BTC) previously treated with at least one prior line of systemic therapy.1 "This positive CHMP opinion is a welcome step for physicians and patients in Europe who face a critical unmet need in HER2-positive biliary tract cancers, a rare and aggressive group of cancers with poor prognosis and limited treatment options," said Robert Iannone , MD., M.S.C.E., executive vice president, global head of research and development, and chief medical officer of Jazz Pharmaceuticals . "If approved, zanidatamab would be the first HER2-targeted therapy licensed for this difficult-to-treat cancer in the EU, marking an important milestone in addressing this unmet need. We look forward to the European Commission's decision and the opportunity to provide a new treatment option for patients." The CHMP recommendation is based on data from the Phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 trial, which evaluated zanidatamab in previously treated, inoperable, and advanced or metastatic HER2-positive BTC.2,3 While biliary tract cancers (BTCs), which include gallbladder cancer (GBC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CCA),4 account for less than 1% of all human cancers,5 CCA is the second most common primary liver cancer after hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).5 It comprises approximately 10–15% of all primary liver cancers,4,5 and its global mortality rate has risen in recent decades.5 Most BTC cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage due to the vague or nonspecific nature of early disease symptoms,6 making curative surgery an option for only a minority of patients.5,7,8 Although chemotherapy and, more recently, immunotherapy-based combinations are used in the first-line setting, disease progression is common, and second-line treatment options are, in the absence of molecular analysis, largely limited to chemotherapy.5,7,9 HER2 overexpression or amplification has been identified as a distinct molecular subtype of BTC10,11 and is associated with a worse prognosis compared to HER2-negative BTC.12 Yet, no HER2-targeted therapies are currently approved for this indication in the European Union (EU). The CHMP's recommendation will now be reviewed by the European Commission which has the authority to approve medicines in all EU Member States, Iceland , Norway , and Liechtenstein , and is expected to make a final decision. About Zanidatamab Zanidatamab is a dual HER2-targeted bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds extracellular domains 2 and 4 on separate HER2 monomers (binding in trans). Binding of zanidatamab with HER2 results in internalization leading to a reduction of the receptor on the cell surface. Zanidatamab induces complement-dependent cytotoxicity ( CDC ), antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP). These mechanisms result in tumor growth inhibition and tumor cell death.13 On November 20, 2024 , in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval of zanidatamab-hrii (Ziihera®) for the treatment of adults with previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive (IHC 3+) biliary tract cancer (BTC), as detected by an FDA-approved test.14 This accelerated approval was granted based on objective response rate and duration of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the ongoing Phase 3 HERIZON-BTC-302 confirmatory trial.14 Zanidatamab is also being investigated in multiple other clinical trials as a targeted treatment option for patients with solid tumors that express HER2. Zanidatamab is being developed by Jazz and BeiGene, Ltd. (BeiGene) under license agreements from Zymeworks, which first developed the molecule. Jazz has rights to commercialize zanidatamab in the U.S. , Europe , Japan and all other territories except for those Asia/Pacific territories that Zymeworks previously licensed to BeiGene, Ltd. [which are Asia (excluding Japan ), Australia and New Zealand ]. The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for zanidatamab development in patients with previously treated HER2 gene-amplified BTC, and two Fast Track designations for zanidatamab: one as a single agent for refractory BTC and one in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapy for 1L gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA). Additionally, zanidatamab has received Orphan Drug designations from FDA for the treatment of BTC and GEA, as well as Orphan Drug designation from the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of BTC and gastric cancer. About Biliary Tract Cancer Biliary tract cancers (BTC), including gallbladder cancer and intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, account for <1% of all adult cancers worldwide and are often associated with a poor prognosis.5,7 Approximately 26% of patients with BTC are HER2-positive.10 The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a well-validated target for antitumor therapy in other cancers.7,15 Across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, approximately 12,000 people are diagnosed with HER2+ BTC annually.16 Most patients (>65%) are diagnosed with tumors that cannot be removed surgically.7 About Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing potentially life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc Caution Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to the European Commission's potential approval of zanidatamab for the treatment of adults with BTC in the EU and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on Jazz Pharmaceuticals' current plans, objectives, estimates, expectations and intentions and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the successful completion of regulatory activities and uncertain regulatory approval, and other risks and uncertainties affecting Jazz Pharmaceuticals and its development programs, including those described from time to time under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports (Commission File No. 001-33500), including Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 , and future filings and reports by Jazz Pharmaceuticals . Other risks and uncertainties of which Jazz Pharmaceuticals is not currently aware may also affect Jazz Pharmaceuticals' forward-looking statements and may cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those anticipated. The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the forward-looking statements, even if they are subsequently made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its website or otherwise. Jazz Pharmaceuticals undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information, future events, changes in its expectations or other circumstances that exist after the date as of which the forward-looking statements were made. Media Contact: Kristin Bhavnani Head of Global Corporate Communications Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc CorporateAffairsMediaInfo@jazzpharma.com Ireland +353 1 637 2141 U.S. +1 215 867 4948 Investors: Jeff Macdonald Executive Director, Investor Relations Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc investorinfo@jazzpharma.com Ireland +353 1 634 3211 U.S. +1 650 496 2717 † IHC3+ stands for ImmunoHistoChemistry 3+ and refers to the highest level of HER2 protein overexpression in cancer cells References _______________________ 1 Meeting highlights from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) 22-25 April 2025 | European Medicines Agency (EMA). European Medicines Agency (EMA). Published April 25, 2025 . Accessed April 25, 2025 . https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/meeting-highlights-committee-medicinal-products-human-use-chmp-22-25-april-20252 Pant, S et al. Zanidatamab in Previously Treated HER2-Positive Biliary Tract Cancer: Overall Survival and Longer Follow-Up From the Phase 2b HERIZON-BTC-01 Study. J Clin Oncol. 2024; 42(16_suppl). Abstract 4091.3 Harding J, Fan J, Oh D-Y, et al. Zanidatamab for HER2-amplified, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer (HERIZON-BTC-01): a multicentre, single-arm, phase 2b study. Lancet Oncol. 2023;24(7):772-82. doi:10.1016/S1470-2045(23)00242-5.4 Mirallas O, López-Valbuena D, García-Illescas D , et al. Advances in the systemic treatment of therapeutic approaches in biliary tract cancer. ESMO Open. 2022;7(3):100503. doi:10.1016/j.esmoop.2022.100503.5 Vogel A, Bridgewater J, Edeline J, et al. Biliary tract cancer: ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Ann Oncol. 2023;34(2):127-40. doi:10.1016/j.annonc.2022.10.506.6 Rimassa, L., Khan, S., Koerkamp, B. G., Roessler, S.,et al. Mapping the landscape of biliary tract cancer in Europe : challenges and controversies. The Lancet Regional Health–Europe. 2025; 50, 101171. doi.org/10.1016/j.lanepe.2024.1011717 Chakrabarti, S., Kamgar, M., Mahipal, A. Targeted therapies in advanced biliary tract cancer: an evolving paradigm. Cancers. 2020;12(8), 2039. doi.org/10.3390/cancers120820398 Valle JW, Kelley RK, et al. Biliary tract cancer. Lancet . 2021;397(10272):428-44. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00153-7.9 Lamarca, A., Hubner, R. A., Ryder, W. D.,et al. Second-line chemotherapy in advanced biliary cancer: a systematic review. Annals of Oncology. 2025; 25(12), 2328-2338. doi.org/10.1093/annonc/mdu16210 Galdy S, Lamarca A, et al. HER2/HER3 pathway in biliary tract malignancies; systematic review and meta-analysis: a potential therapeutic target? Cancer Metastas Rev. 2017; doi: 10.1007/s10555-016-9645-x11 Hechtman, J. F., Liu, W., Sadowska, J.,et al. Sequencing of 279 cancer genes in ampullary carcinoma reveals trends relating to histologic subtypes and frequent amplification and overexpression of ERBB2 (HER2). Modern Pathology. 2015;28(8), 1123-1129. doi: 10.1038/modpathol.2015.5712 Vivaldi, C. HER2 overexpression as a poor prognostic determinant in resected biliary tract cancer. Oncologist. 2020;25(10):886-893. doi:10.1634/theoncologist.2019-0922.13 Weisser NE, Sanches M, Escobar-Cabrera E et al. An anti-HER2 biparatopic antibody that induces unique HER2 clustering and complement-dependent cytotoxicity. Nature Communications . 2023 Mar 13;14(1):1394. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37029-314 U.S. Food and Drug Administration . Ziihera® (zanidatamab-hrii) prescribing information. Accessdata.fda.gov. Updated November 2024 . Accessed April 22, 2025 . https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2024/761416s000lbl.pdf15 Meric-Bernstam, F., Beeram, et al. Zanidatamab, a novel bispecific antibody, for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic HER2-expressing or HER2-amplified cancers: a phase 1, dose-escalation and expansion study. The Lancet Oncology. 2022; doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(22)00621-016 Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc , Data on file. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jazz-pharmaceuticals-receives-chmp-positive-opinion-for-zanidatamab-for-the-treatment-of-advanced-her2-positive-biliary-tract-cancer-302438480.html SOURCE Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc

The trial compared the combo against the investigator’s choice of tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy in the unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patient group. Credit: PanuShot/Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Bristol Myers Squibb’s (BMS) Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with Yervoy (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment for adults with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a primary liver cancer. The approval is anchored in the outcomes from the open-label randomised Phase III CheckMate-9DW trial, in which the combination showed significant overall response rate (ORR) and overall survival (OS) against the comparator arm. The trial compared the combo against the investigator’s choice of tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy – either lenvatinib or sorafenib in the unresectable or advanced HCC patient group, who had not undergone previous systemic therapy. Its primary endpoint is OS, with secondary endpoints objective response rate and time to symptom deterioration. The latest decision by the agency grants full approval to the regimen and extends its use to the first-line treatment setting, reflecting the CheckMate-9DW trial’s findings. BMS noted that the trial was not structured to independently evaluate Opdivo plus Yervoy against lenvatinib or sorafenib alone. BMS oncology commercialisation senior vice-president Wendy Short Bartie stated: “Bringing Opdivo plus Yervoy to patients with HCC in the first-line setting is a testament to our ongoing commitment to research and delivering important progress for people living with cancer. “Today’s approval builds on the legacy of our dual immunotherapy and the value it has brought to patients for years. We are thrilled to add this indication for this important therapy – our second approval for Opdivo plus Yervoy in the gastrointestinal space this week alone – and look forward to providing a new first-line treatment option to patients in need. ” In 2020, the combination received accelerated approval from the US regulator based on the Phase I/II CheckMate-040 trial outcomes. It had been recognised as a second-line treatment for advanced HCC patients treated with sorafenib. In March 2025, BMS agreed to acquire 2seventy bio, the company’s longtime cell therapy partner, in a $286m deal.

Based on the Phase 3 CheckMate-9DW trial, Opdivo plus Yervoy demonstrated a statistically significant overall survival benefit compared to investigator’s choice of lenvatinib or sorafenib 1 In the trial, 38% of patients were still alive at 3 years with this dual immunotherapy vs. 24% with the comparator arm 1 PRINCETON, NJ, USA I April 11, 2025 I Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opdivo ® (nivolumab) plus Yervoy ® (ipilimumab) as a first-line treatment for adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common primary liver cancer. 1,2 This approval is based on the results from the global Phase 3 randomized, open-label CheckMate-9DW trial evaluating the combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy compared to investigator’s choice of tyrosine kinase inhibitor monotherapy (lenvatinib or sorafenib) in patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC who have not received prior systemic therapy. 1 In the trial, Opdivo plus Yervoy demonstrated statistically significant overall survival (OS) and overall response rate (ORR) vs the comparator arm. 1 It is the only trial supporting an FDA approval to show superior results against this comparator arm. 1 MEDIA: @US_FDA approves first-line immunotherapy treatment option for certain patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Share “The CheckMate-9DW approval is an important advancement for patients, considering the incidence of liver cancer has tripled in the last four decades, yet prognosis for HCC patients remains poor,” said Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD, a CheckMate-9DW study investigator while at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. 3,4 “The availability of a new first-line treatment option that demonstrated a deep response can offer adults with this form of liver cancer long-term overall survival and may help address an unmet need. 1,5,6 Given the strength of evidence from the trial, especially considering the selection and performance of a strong comparator arm, I believe that Opdivo plus Yervoy has the potential to become a standard of care for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HCC.” 1 In the CheckMate-9DW trial, in which 85% of patients in the comparator arm were treated with lenvatinib and 15% were treated with sorafenib, mOS with Opdivo plus Yervoy (n=335) was 23.7 months (95% CI: 18.8-29.4) vs. 20.6 months (95% CI: 17.5-22.5) with lenvatinib or sorafenib (n=333; HR=0.79; 95% CI: 0.65-0.96 P =0.0180), reducing the risk of death by 21%. 1 Opdivo plus Yervoy showed an OS rate of 38% at three years vs. 24% with lenvatinib or sorafenib monotherapy. 1 The trial also showed a deeper response with Opdivo plus Yervoy, demonstrating an ORR of 36.1% (95% CI: 31-41.5) compared to 13.2% (95% CI: 9.8-17.3; P <0.0001) of patients treated with lenvatinib or sorafenib (complete response 6.9% vs 1.8%; partial response 29.3% vs 11.4%). 1 Longer responses were seen with Opdivo plus Yervoy with a median duration of response (mDOR) of 30.4 months (95% CI: 21.2-NR) and 12.9 months (95% CI: 10.2-31.2) with lenvatinib or sorafenib. 1 DOR is not included in the statistical hierarchical testing and therefore is not a powered endpoint. 1 The safety profile with Opdivo plus Yervoy is well-established and there were no new safety signals identified. 5 Opdivo plus Yervoy is associated with the following Warnings and Precautions: severe and fatal immune-mediated adverse reactions including pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis and hepatotoxicity, endocrinopathies, nephritis with renal dysfunction, dermatologic adverse reactions, other immune-mediated adverse reactions; infusion-related reactions; complications of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT); embryo-fetal toxicity; and increased mortality in patients with multiple myeloma when Opdivo is added to a thalidomide analogue and dexamethasone, which is not recommended outside of controlled clinical trials. 1 Please see the Important Safety Information section below. “Bringing Opdivo plus Yervoy to patients with HCC in the first-line setting is a testament to our ongoing commitment to research and delivering important progress for people living with cancer,” said Wendy Short Bartie, senior vice president of Oncology Commercialization at Bristol Myers Squibb. “Today’s approval builds on the legacy of our dual immunotherapy and the value it has brought to patients for years. 1 We are thrilled to add this indication for this important therapy – our second approval for Opdivo plus Yervoy in the gastrointestinal space this week alone – and look forward to providing a new first-line treatment option to patients in need. ”1 The combination of Opdivo plus Yervoy was previously granted accelerated approval by the U.S. FDA in 2020 based on results from the Phase 1/2 CheckMate-040 trial and has been an established second-line treatment for patients with advanced HCC who were previously treated with sorafenib. 1 Today’s FDA decision converts this existing indication to full approval and expands the indication into the first-line setting based on the results from the CheckMate-9DW trial. 1 About CheckMate-9DW CheckMate-9DW is a Phase 3 randomized, open-label trial evaluating the combination of Opdivo ® (nivolumab) plus Yervoy ® (ipilimumab) compared to investigator’s choice of lenvatinib or sorafenib monotherapy in patients with unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have not received prior systemic therapy. 7 In the trial, 668 patients were randomized to receive Opdivo plus Yervoy IV infusion ( Opdivo 1mg/kg with Yervoy 3mg/kg every three weeks for up to four doses, followed by Opdivo monotherapy 480mg every four weeks until disease progression, unacceptable toxicity or for a maximum duration of two years), or single agent lenvatinib (8mg orally daily, if body weight <60kg, or 12mg orally daily, if body weight ≥60kg) or sorafenib (400mg orally twice daily) in the control arm. 1,5 The primary endpoint of the trial is overall survival and key secondary endpoints include objective response rate and time to symptom deterioration. 1 The study was not designed to independently compare Opdivo plus Yervoy vs. lenvatinib or Opdivo plus Yervoy vs. sorafenib. 1 Select Safety Profile from CheckMate-9DW The safety analysis in CheckMate-9DW included 657 patients, of whom 332 received Opdivo plus Yervoy. 1 Serious adverse reactions occurred in 53% of patients treated with Opdivo plus Yervoy . 1 The most frequent non liver-related serious adverse reactions reported in ≥2% of patients who received Opdivo with Yervoy were diarrhea/colitis (4.5%), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (3%), and rash (2.4%). Liver-related serious adverse reactions occurred in 17% of patients treated with Opdivo in combination with Yervoy , including Grade 3-4 events in 16% of patients. The most frequently reported all grade liver-related serious adverse reactions occurring in ≥1% of patients who received Opdivo in combination with Yervoy were immune-mediated hepatitis (3%), increased AST/ALT (3%), hepatic failure (2.4%), ascites (2.4%), and hepatotoxicity (1.2%). 1 The most common adverse reactions reported in >20% of patients treated with Opdivo plus Yervoy were rash, pruritus, fatigue, and diarrhea. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 12 (3.6%) patients who received Opdivo plus Yervoy ; these included 4 (1.2%) patients who died due to immune-mediated or autoimmune hepatitis and 4 (1.2%) patients who died of hepatic failure. 1 Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 27% of patients treated with Opdivo in combination with Yervoy . Adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in >1% of patients included immune-mediated hepatitis (1.8%), diarrhea/colitis (1.8%), and hepatic failure (1.2%). 1 About Hepatocellular Carcinoma Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of primary liver cancer and is the most common form of liver cancer in adults. 2 Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. 8 HCC is often diagnosed at an advanced stage and is usually associated with poor prognosis with limited effective treatment options. 5,9,10 About 42,240 people in the United Stated will be diagnosed and about 30,090 people will die of liver cancer in 2025. 3 The incidence rates of liver cancer have tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and deaths have doubled since then. 3 HCC typically develops in patients with hepatitis virus infection or cirrhosis. 11 While most cases of HCC are caused by hepatitis B virus or hepatitis C virus infections, metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis are rising in prevalence and expected to contribute to increased rates of HCC. 11 INDICATIONS OPDIVO ® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY ® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OPDIVO ® (nivolumab), in combination with YERVOY ® (ipilimumab), is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information for OPDIVO and YERVOY . Clinical Trials and Patient Populations CheckMate-9DW – hepatocellular carcinoma, in combination with YERVOY; CheckMate-040 – hepatocellular carcinoma, in combination with YERVOY, after prior treatment with sorafenib. Bristol Myers Squibb: Creating a Better Future for People with Cancer Bristol Myers Squibb is inspired by a single vision — transforming patients’ lives through science. The goal of the company’s cancer research is to deliver medicines that offer each patient a better, healthier life and to make cure a possibility. Building on a legacy across a broad range of cancers that have changed survival expectations for many, Bristol Myers Squibb researchers are exploring new frontiers in personalized medicine and, through innovative digital platforms, are turning data into insights that sharpen their focus. Deep understanding of causal human biology, cutting-edge capabilities and differentiated research platforms uniquely position the company to approach cancer from every angle. Cancer can have a relentless grasp on many parts of a patient’s life, and Bristol Myers Squibb is committed to taking actions to address all aspects of care, from diagnosis to survivorship. As a leader in cancer care, Bristol Myers Squibb is working to empower all people with cancer to have a better future. About Bristol Myers Squibb’s Patient Access Support Bristol Myers Squibb remains committed to providing assistance so that cancer patients who need our medicines can access them and expedite time to therapy. BMS Access Support ® , the Bristol Myers Squibb patient access and reimbursement program, is designed to help appropriate patients initiate and maintain access to BMS medicines during their treatment journey. BMS Access Support offers benefit investigation, prior authorization assistance, as well as co-pay assistance for eligible, commercially insured patients. More information about our access and reimbursement support can be obtained by calling BMS Access Supportat 1-800-861-0048 or by visiting www.bmsaccesssupport.com . About the Bristol Myers Squibb and Ono Pharmaceutical Collaboration In 2011, through a collaboration agreement with Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Bristol Myers Squibb expanded its territorial rights to develop and commercialize Opdivo globally, except in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, where Ono had retained all rights to the compound at the time. On July 23, 2014, Ono and Bristol Myers Squibb further expanded the companies’ strategic collaboration agreement to jointly develop and commercialize multiple immunotherapies – as single agents and combination regimens – for patients with cancer in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. About Bristol Myers Squibb Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com or follow us on LinkedIn , X , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram . References SOURCE: Bristol Myers Squibb