Option Fee. In consideration of the Options granted to Novartis hereunder, Novartis shall pay to Akcea upon execution by the Parties of this Agreement a one-time payment of seventy-five million dollars (US$75,000,000) (the “Upfront Option Fee”). Such payment shall be payable within [***] ([***]) Business Days after receipt by Novartis of an original invoice from Akcea for such amount and in the form attached hereto as Exhibit X, which original invoice shall be issued no earlier than the Effective Date.
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Samples: Collaboration and Option Agreement, Strategic Collaboration, Option and License Agreement (Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc), Strategic Collaboration, Option and License Agreement (Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.)