MustGrow Biologics Corp. announce the signing of a collaboration agreement (the "Agreement") with Bayer AG (BAYN) ("Bayer") covering soil applications of MustGrow's mustard- based biocontrol technologies in Europe, Middle East and Africa, excluding home and garden, turf and ornamental applications. Under the terms of the Agreement, MustGrow will receive an initial upfront payment as well as additional payments linked to the achievement of certain business milestones. Upon the commencement of commercial sales, MustGrow will also be entitled to fees from royalties and manufacturing sales. Additionally, Bayer will be responsible for regulatory and market development work (the "Development Work") in the respective field of use necessary to commercialize MustGrow's mustard-based biocontrol technologies, including the development of the formulated product, conducting relevant regulatory data studies for regulatory submissions, filing regulatory submissions, registration with relevant regulatory authorities, and support, marketing, and commercial sales activities. MustGrow anticipates that the value of the upfront, milestone payments and Development Work could approximate USD 35 to USD 40 million over the next several years (not including additional fees from royalties and manufacturing sales). Pursuant to the Agreement, Bayer has also been granted a right-of-first-negotiation for a license to use
MustGrow's mustard-based biocontrol technologies for use in bananas in particular applications, excluding post-harvest applications. MustGrow expects to continue collaborating with Bayer to consider other potential applications of MustGrow's mustard-based biocontrol technologies, including potentially testing in regions not currently covered by the Agreement.