Harbour BioMed Public Relations
E-mail: pr@harbourbiomed.com
February 23, 2026
Cambridge, MA, Rotterdam, NL, Shanghai, CN —February 22, 2026
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142), a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology and oncology, today announced a license agreement and equity partnership with Solstice Oncology, a clinical stage biotechnology company established by a syndicate of major venture capital investors, for the exclusive development and commercialization of a clinical stage portfolio asset HBM4003 outside Greater China.
Under the terms of the license agreement, Harbour BioMed will receive upfront consideration valued at over $105 million, comprised of $50 million in upfront payments, $5 million in near-term cash payments and over $50 million of equity in Solstice. Harbour BioMed is also eligible for additional development, regulatory and commercial milestones up to approximately $1.1 billion, contingent on the achievement of certain future events, and tiered royalties on net sales outside Greater China.
"Harbour BioMed has built a significant reputation in the discovery and development novel therapeutic antibodies," said Dr. Jingsong Wang, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Harbour BioMed. "This partnership is a reflection of that experience, and the structure goes beyond a traditional licensing transaction. By co-founding a company along with others and becoming a shareholder, we are participating in the building of a global biotechnology company alongside experienced investors, focused on the development of HBM4003, one of our leading antibody programs. This structure enables long-term value creation while allowing Harbour BioMed to remain engaged in advancing the asset toward global development."
About Harbour BioMed
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery and development of novel antibody therapeutics in immunology and oncology. The company is building a robust and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capabilities, strategic global collaborations in co-discovery and co-development, and selective acquisitions.
Harbour BioMed's proprietary antibody technology platform, Harbour Mice®, generates fully human monoclonal antibodies in both the conventional two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format and the heavy chain-only (HCAb) format. Building upon HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE®) bispecific antibody technology enables tumor-killing effects that traditional combination therapies cannot achieve. Additionally, the HCAb-based bispecific immune cell antagonist (HBICATM) technology empowers the development of innovative biologics for immunological and inflammatory diseases. By integrating Harbour Mice®, HBICE®, and HBICATM with a single B-cell cloning platform, Harbour BioMed has built a highly efficient and distinctive antibody discovery engine for developing next-generation therapeutic antibodies. For more information, please visit www.harbourbiomed.com.
Harbour BioMed Public Relations
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