Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Nasdaq: TLX, Telix, the
Company) today announces it has completed the acquisition of RLS
(USA) Inc. (RLS; RLS Radiopharmacies), America’s only Joint
Commission-accredited radiopharmacy network distributing PET1,
SPECT2 and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals.
The acquisition immediately enhances Telix’s
presence in the United States (U.S.), with a network of over 30
radiopharmacies3 dispensing radiopharmaceuticals manufactured by
Telix and other companies, while bringing a team of highly-skilled
and multi-disciplinary radiopharmaceutical professionals into the
Company.
The acquisition is part of Telix’s strategy to
establish an integrated radiopharmaceutical ecosystem, enhancing
its ability to deliver novel therapeutic and diagnostic
radiopharmaceuticals to patients. The RLS footprint of over 100,000
square ft of appropriately licensed expansion space provides the
opportunity to build a next-generation radiometal production
network to benefit Telix, select commercial partners, and
patients.
RLS will continue to operate under the same name
and as a standalone business within Telix Manufacturing Solutions
(TMS), which includes other key Telix brands with multi-vendor and
third-party relationships such as ARTMS, IsoTherapeutics and
Optimal Tracers.
The addition of RLS’s operations will
significantly strengthen Telix’s commercial infrastructure and
distribution capabilities in its largest market, including the
capacity to undertake in-house cyclotron manufacturing powered by
Telix’s ARTMS QUANTM Irradiation System™ (QIS™) cyclotron
technology, enabling standardized, high-efficiency and
cost-effective production of radiometals.
Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Telix Managing
Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased
to officially welcome the RLS team to Telix. The completion of this
acquisition marks a milestone in our journey to become the leader
in radiopharmaceuticals, as the RLS network significantly boosts
our existing in-house and partner capabilities. With RLS’s
distribution and operational expertise, Telix is strongly
positioned to bring our growing portfolio of innovative products to
more patients across the U.S.”
Stephen Belcher, RLS Chief Executive Officer,
added, “The RLS team is delighted to be joining Telix, as we
combine our 40-year history in radiopharmaceuticals with Telix’s
growing investment in its North American footprint. Together we can
accelerate the availability of transformative radiopharmaceuticals
and build on our respective commitments to innovative patient care.
We are excited to be part of the Telix story going forward.”
Acquisition Details
Under the previously disclosed terms of the
transaction4, Telix has acquired 100% ownership of RLS (USA) Inc.
The purchase price comprised of upfront cash consideration of
US$230 million before adjustments for cash and cash equivalents
(net of restricted cash); debt and debt equivalents; transaction
expenses; and working capital, and deferred cash consideration up
to a maximum of US$20 million, contingent on achievement of certain
milestones related to demonstration of accretive financial and
operational performance during the four-quarters following closing.
The acquisition and related transaction costs were funded from
existing cash reserves.
About Telix
Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on
the development and commercialization of therapeutic and diagnostic
radiopharmaceuticals and associated medical technologies. Telix is
headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with international
operations in the United States, Canada, Europe (Belgium and
Switzerland), and Japan. Telix is developing a portfolio of
clinical and commercial stage products that aims to address
significant unmet medical needs in oncology and rare diseases.
ARTMS, IsoTherapeutics, Lightpoint, Optimal Tracers and RLS are
Telix Group companies. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities
Exchange (ASX: TLX) and the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq:
TLX).
Telix’s lead prostate imaging product,
gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide injection (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11
and marketed under the brand name Illuccix®), has been approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)5, by the Australian
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)6, and by Health Canada7.
Telix has received a positive decision on its Marketing
Authorization Application (MAA) for Illuccix submitted in
Europe8.
Telix’s osteomyelitis (bone infection) imaging
agent, technetium-99m (99mTc) besilesomab, marketed under the brand
name Scintimun®, is approved in 32 European countries and Mexico.
Telix’s miniaturized surgical gamma probe, SENSEI®, for minimally
invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, is approved in the U.S.,
having been registered with the FDA and has attained a Conformité
Européenne (CE) Mark for use in the European Economic Area for the
intra-operative detection of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs). No other
Telix product has received a marketing authorization in any
jurisdiction.
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Telix Investor Relations
Ms. Kyahn WilliamsonTelix Pharmaceuticals
LimitedSVP Investor Relations and Corporate CommunicationsEmail:
kyahn.williamson@telixpharma.com
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1 Positron emission tomography.2 Single-photon emission computed
tomography. 3 In January 2025, RLS completed the acquisition of
Advanced Isotopes of Nevada, a Las Vegas-based radiopharmacy, now
operating under Las Vegas Radiopharmacy Inc., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of RLS.4 Telix ASX disclosure 23 September 2024.5 Telix
ASX disclosure 20 December 2021.6 Telix ASX disclosure 2 November
2021.7 Telix ASX disclosure 14 October 2022.8 Telix ASX disclosure
17 January 2025.
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