Picking the Right Exit :The Scientist [2008-08-01]


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	By Sam Hall and Alastair J.J. Wood Illustrations by Tomasz Walenta

Picking the Right Exit Attributes that support an IPO exit: • Proof-of-concept clinical data on lead drug candidate - typically robust Phase IIb or later data that provide substantial evidence of efficacy and safety. • Legacy pharmaceutical partner to provide validation. • Defined near- to intermediate-term news flow, with clear data points and events that will drive stock price