Korro Bio: Novo Nordisk ends collaboration effective Feb. 1, 2027; Q3 net loss $17.5M
On November 3, 2026, Novo Nordisk gave Korro Bio notice that it will terminate their research collaboration and license agreement without cause, effective February 1, 2027. Novo Nordisk did not nominate a second target, and no milestone payments were earned under the agreement. Korro's third-quarter 2026 results showed no collaboration revenue, compared with $1.1 million a year earlier, while the net loss narrowed to $17.5 million from $18.1 million.
Key points
- Novo Nordisk gave 90 days' notice on November 3, 2026; the termination takes effect February 1, 2027.
- Korro's $10.0 million upfront payment and other amounts received are non-refundable, and Korro will not incur early termination penalties.
- Collaboration revenue was zero for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, versus $1.1 million a year earlier.
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $124.8 million at September 30, 2026, with a runway into the second half of 2028.
The filing
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