SpyGlass Pharma buys IOL maker Advanced Vision Science for $13 million
SpyGlass Pharma closed its purchase of 100% of Advanced Vision Science, Inc. (AVS) on October 1, 2026, from Santen Holdings US, Inc. AVS had been SpyGlass Pharma's intraocular lens (IOL) supplier, and the company says the deal secures its IOL manufacturing supply for its Phase 3 BIM-IOL System.
Key points
- Purchase price was $13,000,000, subject to customary adjustments, including a post-Closing adjustment
- Closing occurred on October 1, 2026; Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. guaranteed the seller's obligations under the Purchase Agreement
- AVS will continue to manufacture and supply Eternity brand IOLs to Santen, which has an exclusive right to sell them in Japan
- AVS and Santen entered into cross license agreements allowing both parties to continue operating their businesses
The filing
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