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Zevra Sells SDX Portfolio to Commave for $50 Million, Settles Delaware Suit

The deal follows repayment of a $63 million loan, positioning Zevra to focus on its rare‑disease pipeline.

Overview

  • Commave will acquire Zevra’s serdexmethylphenidate portfolio, including AZSTARYS and KP1077, for $50 million.
  • The purchase agreement includes a mutual settlement of Commave’s 2024 Delaware Chancery Court litigation against Zevra.
  • Zevra repaid the principal on its $63 million term loan before the agreement, leaving the company debt‑free.
  • Company leadership frames the move as a shift toward core rare‑disease programs, including its U.S.-marketed therapy for Niemann‑Pick disease type C.
  • ZVRA shares traded about 4.6% higher at $10.44 following the news, according to Benzinga.