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Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:24 PM

AbCellera Secures $112M Upfront from Jazz & Vertex Deals; Q2 Net Loss $55.4M

AI Summary

AbCellera reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $55.4 million, or $(0.18) per share, on revenue of $4.1 million, a significant decrease from Q2 2025. Despite the financial decline, the company announced two new collaborations with Jazz Pharmaceuticals and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, securing $112 million in total upfront payments. These partnerships leverage AbCellera's T-cell engager platform for oncology and autoimmune diseases, with potential for substantial future milestone payments and royalties. The company maintains over $675 million in total available liquidity.

Key Highlights

  • Secured $84M upfront from Jazz Pharmaceuticals for T-cell engager collaboration.
  • Received $28M upfront from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for multispecific TCE collaboration.
  • Reported Q2 2026 revenue of $4.1 million, down from $17.1 million in Q2 2025.
  • Net loss for Q2 2026 was $55.4 million, or $(0.18) per share.
  • Ended Q2 2026 with over $675 million in total available liquidity.
  • ABCL635 Phase 2 top-line data expected in August 2026.
  • Appointed Dr. Victor Sandor and Dr. Lynn Seely as independent directors.