Aug 23 (Reuters) -
* GRI BIO ENTERS INTO ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AARDVARK
THERAPEUTICS, INC. FOR THE SALE OF LEGACY ASSET, ADAIR
* GRI BIO INC - GRI TO RECEIVE MODEST UPFRONT PAYMENT AND
POTENTIAL TO EARN DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIAL MILESTONES UP TO
APPROXIMATELY $80 MILLION
* GRI BIO INC - AARDVARK INTENDS TO UTILIZE ADAIR FORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN FOLLOW-ON PIPELINE
PROGRAMS
* GRI BIO INC - UNDER TERMS OF AGREEMENT, AARDVARK WILL
ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND ENDEAVOR TO DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE
PURCHASED ASSETS
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