Hørsholm, Denmark, 14 November, 2012 -- Highlights:Veloxis has in October 2012 entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A, a fully integrated European Pharmaceutical company focused on respiratory disease and special care products, for the commercialization and distribution of its novel formulation immunosuppressant drug candidate LCP-Tacro in certain countries, including Europe, Turkey and CIS countries (Russia and former USSR republics). Under the terms of the agreement, Veloxis will receive up-front and milestone payments of up to USD 47.5 million (in aggregate). The milestone payments are subject to the achievement of certain regulatory milestones and sales targets.