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OncoX's "Technology × Performance × Asset" Business Model Drives ABVC's Licensing Portfolio Revaluation
ABVC BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVC) today announced that its oncology partner OncoX BioPharma, Inc. has completed a USD 100,000 licensing payment pursuant to the existing licensing agreement. This transaction marks the fifth licensing payment made by OncoX in 2025, further advancing ABVC's multi-partner licensing strategy and the execution of its oncology revenue framework.
Advancing Global Plant-Based Cancer Therapies
OncoX BioPharma, Inc. is a U.S.-based biotechnology company specializing in the development of plant-derived oncology therapeutics. Through in-house research, its lead candidate, derived from Grifola frondosa (maitake mushroom) extract, has shown potential in treating triple-negative breast cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer, pancreatic cancer and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).
In addition, OncoX collaborates with several leading Japanese biomedical companies and academic institutions to co-develop Precision Gene-Oriented Therapies and Anti-Fibrosis Technologies, combining stem-cell and immunotherapy platforms in an attempt to accelerate clinical validation and expand global applications. These collaborations form a growing biotechnology network connecting the U.S. and Asian markets.
ABVC's Three-Tier Value-Amplification Model
| Time Horizon | Value Source | Investor Relevance |
| Short-Term (0–12 months) | Licensing payments totaling USD 695,950 received to date | Demonstrates cash-flow visibility and consistent milestone execution |
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| Long-Term (24+ months) | 5% royalty on net sales up to cumulative USD 55 million | Creates sustainable, high-profit-margin, recurring income stream |
Through this model, ABVC is working to transition from a traditional research-focused company into an asset-light, cash-visible international licensing platform with scalable and more predictable returns.
Financial Outlook
Based on consolidated data across all licensing partners, ABVC's total contractual cash revenue pool has the potential to reach up to USD 14.25 million, with USD 2.14 million received as of October 2025.
Dr. Uttam Patil, ABVC's Chief Executive Officer, stated:
"The continued licensing payments from OncoX reflect the progress and execution of our partnership strategy. This collaboration illustrates the effectiveness of ABVC's licensing-driven business model in transforming R&D assets into recurring value creation for both investors and patients."
About OncoX BioPharma
OncoX BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies derived from natural sources. The company currently has three proprietary pipeline programs, including its lead product candidate targeting solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, which has demonstrated promising safety and efficacy in in-house, early-phase clinical studies and has received four INDs (Investigational New Drug Applications) approved by the U.S. FDA.
In addition to its therapeutic pipeline, OncoX is actively expanding into cancer-supportive care and preventative health through proprietary natural ingredients. The company has acquired the Lycogen® extraction platform to enter adjacent fields including preventative medicine, chronic disease care (such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, diabetic wound healing), aesthetic medicine, and animal health. These cross-sector applications are projected to reach a global market size of $187 million by 2030, according to Allied Market Research.[1]
OncoX operates under a strategic collaboration and manufacturing framework with BioKey Inc., a U.S. FDA-registered facility. The company seeks to expand its global footprint, with development and commercialization plans in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and other key Asia-Pacific markets. OncoX is currently preparing for future clinical milestones and pursuing long-term international partnerships to bring its innovative therapies to patients worldwide.
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lycopene-market-to-reach-187-3-million-globally-by-2030-at-5-2-cagr-allied-market-research-301371075.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
About ABVC BioPharma & Its Industry
ABVC BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with an active pipeline of six drugs and one medical device (ABV-1701/Vitargus®) under development. For its drug products, the Company utilizes in-licensed technology from its network of world-renowned research institutions to conduct proof-of-concept trials through Phase II of clinical development. The Company's network of research institutions includes Stanford University, University of California at San Francisco, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. For Vitargus®, the Company intends to conduct pivotal clinical trials (Phase III) through global partnerships.
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Contact:
Uttam Patil
Email: uttam@ambrivis.com
