Shares in Argent BioPharma more than doubled on the ASX on Tuesday after it struck a global licensing deal for CannEpil, that will wipe out US$5.5 million (A$7.9m) in debt while preserving long-term royalty and manufacturing rights.

The Perth-based firm announced it had entered into a binding transaction framework with U.S.-listed Splash Beverage Group for the exclusive worldwide licence to commercialise CannEpil, its lead cannabinoid epilepsy treatment.

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Adam is a digital journalist at Cannabiz. He previously worked at the ABC covering news and current affairs for the public service broadcaster and breaking national news across Australia. He cut his...

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