Chordate has, as previously communicated, initiated an exit process to identify a buyer for its operations. Key factors for a successful exit are the combination of scientific evidence and market results, together with an adequate patent portfolio.
“The revenue potential a buyer sees in the Ozilia treatment technology will determine the price they are willing to pay, likely in competition with others aiming to add Ozilia to an existing product portfolio,” says Anders Weilandt, CEO of Chordate Medical.
Chordate Medical holds 79 granted patents across 9 patent families, spanning 32 countries. These patents provide intellectual property protection for the inventions underlying the company’s products for treating chronic migraine and rhinitis. Each family includes one or more patents, registered in the EU and several other key markets, collectively describing various unique aspects and potential variants of the company’s technology and clinical efficacy. Currently, one patent application is in the review phase and has yet to be granted.
“It’s reasonable to assume that a potential buyer of the business will want to establish a global product sales strategy under patent protection for quite some time. The patents are a fundamental factor in the company’s sales value when a buyer calculates how long they can invest in sales growth with minimal disruption from direct competition,” says Anders Weilandt.
Chordate’s exit strategy focuses on demonstrating market penetration in selected markets. The company’s value is built on three pillars: robust scientific evidence from clinical studies, demonstrating sales success in a number of selected markets, and a comprehensive portfolio of intangible assets, such as patents and trademarks. Since October 2024, Chordate has engaged Partner International Switzerland GmbH as an advisor to find an international buyer for its operations.
