STAT+: Servier to buy Edgewise Therapeutics’ muscular dystrophy drug

STAT PlusBiotech Servier to buy Edgewise Therapeutics’ muscular dystrophy drug Edgewise will pivot to focusing on cardiovascular drugs Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Andrew JosephJune 1, 2026 Europe Correspondent Andrew Joseph[email protected]Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. The French pharma company Servier said Monday that it would buy Edgewise Therapeutics’ muscular dystrophy business in a deal worth up to $2.65 billion. The centerpiece of the deal is Edgewise’s sevasemten, which is being studied in a pivotal trial in Becker muscular dystrophy and in a Phase 2 trial in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The oral drug is designed to protect muscles from the damage that accrues in both rare conditions.Advertisement The acquisition includes an upfront payment of $1.55 billion, as well as potential milestone payments of up to $1.1 billion. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus daily coverage and analysis of the biotech sector — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In drug development, Pharmaceuticals, rare disease, STAT+ Submit a correction requestReprints Andrew Joseph Europe Correspondent Andrew covers the biopharma industry, scientific research, and public health across the continent. You can reach Andrew confidentially on Signal at drewqjoseph.71. Newsletter Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day Recommended Biotech May 31, 2026 STAT Plus: A standing ovation for RevMed, and caution for Akeso Pharma May 31, 2026 Ultra-low doses could bring costly cancer treatments to more patients in poorer countries Advertisement Biotech May 31, 2026 STAT Plus: Practice-changing results reported for Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug Biotech May 31, 2026 STAT Plus: Akeso and Summit’s ivonescimab extends survival in squamous cell lung cancer Biotech May 31, 2026 STAT Plus: For prostate cancer patients set on surgery, new hormone regimen may improve outcomes, study finds Subscriber Picks