Aytu BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: AYTU) a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing novel therapeutics and consumer healthcare products, today announced the signing of an agreement with Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation (ASP)(ASPCF) whereby Acerus will acquire all remaining rights to Natesto in the United States from Aytu. In consideration, Aytu will receive $7.5M in cash from Acerus, which is payable in $250,000 monthly payments over 30 months. Additionally, Acerus will assume all product responsibilities associated with Natesto following April 1, 2021, effective date. Aytu will provide transition support to Acerus over a 120-day transition period.
“This strategic transaction is an important milestone for Aytu BioPharma as it solidifies our go-forward therapeutic focus on pediatric medicine and plans to become a leading specialty pediatrics company,” said Josh Disbrow, Chief Executive Officer of Aytu BioPharma. He further commented, “In conjunction with finalizing and closing the merger with Neos Therapeutics, we conducted a strategic review of our legacy Rx business. Following that review, we believe focusing commercial efforts on our newly expanded portfolio of ADHD and pediatric products provides the best opportunity to increase shareholder value. As such we will deploy our resources and sales force accordingly against pediatricians and ADHD clinicians as the newly formed Aytu BioPharma.” Along with receiving $7.5M in cash, Acerus will purchase all on-hand Natesto inventory from Aytu.
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