ACIU AC Immune SA

BULLISH Impact: 6/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon months Filed Apr 7, 2026 Processed 2mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: contract
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Executive Summary

AC Immune announced an amendment to its collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly to continue developing Tau-targeting small molecules for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. The deal includes a CHF10 million upfront payment and potential future milestones exceeding CHF1.7 billion, with IND-enabling studies expected to begin in H1 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

Deal Value
$10.5M

Actionable Insight

The upfront payment provides non-dilutive funding to advance AC Immune's pipeline, while the massive milestone potential signals high optionality. Traders should monitor progress toward IND-enabling studies in H1 2026 as the next catalyst.

Key Facts

  • Amendment extends AC Immune's collaboration with Eli Lilly on Tau Morphomer® small molecules for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
  • AC Immune will receive CHF10 million upfront and is eligible for over CHF1.7 billion in future milestones plus tiered royalties in the low double digits.
  • IND-enabling studies are expected to commence in H1 2026.
  • Morphomer candidates are designed for oral dosing and brain penetration, with preclinical data supporting clinical relevance in inhibiting Tau aggregation.

Financial Impact

CHF10 million upfront payment and potential future payments exceeding CHF1.7 billion, plus low double-digit royalties

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Risk Factors

  • Future milestone payments are contingent on clinical, regulatory, and commercial success, which are highly uncertain.
  • Preclinical data may not translate into clinical efficacy, particularly in complex neurodegenerative diseases.

Market Snapshot

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Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3268952
10 reports for ACIU
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67% Hit rate 2 of 3 directional calls best @ T+1▲ +3.53%May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026
18d ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$2.83 $2.46▼ −13.07%▼ −14.73%$2.19 (−22.61%)
May 15, 2026
25d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$2.79 $2.83▲ +1.43%▲ +0.47%$2.19 (−21.51%)
May 12, 2026
28d ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.77 $2.77· 0.00%▼ −0.08%$2.19 (−20.94%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$3.03 $2.92▼ −3.63%▼ −5.36%$2.19 (−27.72%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$3.03 $2.92▼ −3.63%▼ −5.36%$2.19 (−27.72%)
Apr 30, 2026
5w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$3.03 $2.92▼ −3.63%▼ −5.36%$2.19 (−27.72%)
Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 7/10
$3.11 $3.19▲ +2.57%▼ −2.76%$2.19 (−29.58%)
Apr 7, 2026
9w ago
Press Release
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$3.11 $3.19▲ +2.57%▼ −2.76%$2.19 (−29.58%)
Apr 1, 2026
9w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.76 $3.28▲ +18.84%▲ +15.22%$2.19 (−20.65%)
Mar 13, 2026
12w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$3.02 $2.85▼ −5.47%▼ −3.35%$2.19 (−27.36%)
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