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Discontinued operations and assets held for sale - Jyseleca, Gain on disposal of subsidiaries (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024 EUR (€)
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of off-balance sheet arrangements [line items] |
contribution for R&D costs payable by us to Alfasigma | € (40,000,000)
Jyseleca Business [member] |
Disclosure of analysis of single amount of off-balance sheet arrangements [line items] |
Upfront Payment Received Income | 50,000,000
Settlement for net cash and working capital | 9,835,000
Additional Adjustment Working Capital To Be Settled | (750,000)
Net assets disposed of | (9,537,000)
Effect of cumulative translation adjustments reclassified from equity on loss of control | (4,095,000)
Fair Value Of The Future Earn Outs Payable By Alfasigma | 47,035,000
contribution for R&D costs payable by us to Alfasigma | (40,000,000)
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries | € 52,488,000

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