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Jerusalem, and Burnaby, British Columbia (December 11, 2012) — Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA) and Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Xenon) announced today that they have entered into a collaborative development and exclusive worldwide license for XEN402. XEN402 is currently in clinical development for a variety of painful disorders. This product specifically targets sodium channels which are abundantly found in sensory nerve endings that can increase in chronic painful conditions. Under the Agreement, Teva will pay Xenon an upfront fee of $41 million. In addition Teva shall pay development, regulatory, and sales-based milestones totaling up to $335M. Xenon is entitled to royalties payable on sales and an option to participate in commercialization in the U.S.