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DRI Healthcare Cashes In on $178 Million KalVista Royalty

Toronto-based DRI Healthcare Trust is liquidating its royalty interest in the drug Ekterly, securing a $178 million payout following the successful acquisition of KalVista Pharmaceuticals by Chiesi Group. The firm triggered a contractual put option to finalize the exit, marking a significant shift in its portfolio strategy.

DRI Healthcare Cashes In on $178 Million KalVista Royalty

The decision to exercise the put option allows DRI to sell the asset back to the issuer at a pre-negotiated price. This move coincides with the broader takeover of KalVista by the Italian pharmaceutical giant Chiesi Group, a transaction that provided the necessary framework for the royalty payout. DRI officials confirmed that the funds are expected to arrive in corporate accounts no later than mid-August. By utilizing this financial mechanism, the firm eliminates its long-term exposure to the underlying drug asset while capturing the full value of its investment in a single liquidity event.

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