# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001703057
**File Stem:** 0001703057-26-000035
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 10294
**Document Hash:** 4d3731d236613edf17adf6c067f05b43
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001703057-26-000035.hdr.sgml**: 20260617

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001703057-26-000035

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 15

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260617

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Other Events

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260617

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260617

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AbCellera Biologics Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001703057
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 03 Life Sciences
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** A1
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-39781
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261097323

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 150 W 4TH AVENUE
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V5Y 1G6
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (604) 559-9005

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 150 W 4TH AVENUE
- **CITY:** VANCOUVER
- **STATE:** A1
- **ZIP:** V5Y 1G6

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

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**FORM 8-K**

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**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)**

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 17, 2026**

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**AbCellera Biologics Inc.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **British Columbia** | **001-39781** | **Not Applicable** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)** | **(Commission File Number)** | **(IRS Employer Identification Number)** |

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| **150 W 4th Avenue** <br>**Vancouver, BC** | **V5Y 1G6** |
| **(Address of registrant's principal executive office)** | **(Zip code)** |

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**(604) 559-9005**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)**

**__________________________________________**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

□ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

□ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

□ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common shares | ABCL | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Emerging growth company □

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. □

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**Item 8.01 Other Events**

On June 17, 2026, AbCellera Biologics Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a preclinical research collaboration, option and license agreement to discover and develop next-generation T-cell engaging (TCE) multispecific antibodies. The collaboration will leverage AbCellera's antibody discovery engine to deliver optimized development candidates for multiple gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and other solid tumors. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements and Exhibits**

(d)Exhibits

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| **Exhibit<br>No.** | **Description** |
| 99.1 | <u>[Press Release issued by AbCellera Biologics Inc. on June](pressreleaseabcellera202.htm)[1](pressreleaseabcellera202.htm)[7](pressreleaseabcellera202.htm)[, 2026.](pressreleaseabcellera202.htm)</u> |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded as Inline XBRL document) |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| Date: June 17, 2026 | **ABCELLERA BIOLOGICS INC.** | **ABCELLERA BIOLOGICS INC.** |
|  | By: | /s/ Carl L. G. Hansen |
|  |  | **Carl L. G. Hansen, Ph.D.** |
|  |  | **Chief Executive Officer and Director**<br>*(Principal Executive Officer)* |

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## Exhibit 99.1

![](pressreleaseabcellera202001.jpg)

150 W 4th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Y 1G6 T 1. 604.559.9005 abcellera.com NEWS RELEASE Jazz Pharmaceuticals and AbCellera Announce Collaboration to Discover Next-Generation T-cell Engaging Multispeci�c Antibodies 2026-06-17 The collaboration includes $56 million in upfront payments to AbCellera and up to $792 million in potential option fees and milestone payments for any program Jazz exercises its option to develop Jazz has the exclusive option to develop and commercialize therapeutic antibodies resulting from the collaboration DUBLIN & VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) and AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) today announced a preclinical research collaboration, option and license agreement to discover and develop next-generation T-cell engaging (TCE) multispeci�c antibodies. The collaboration will leverage AbCellera's antibody discovery engine to deliver optimized development candidates for multiple gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and other solid tumors. "This research collaboration with AbCellera directly aligns with Jazz's rare disease strategy, expanding our focus on GI cancers and building on our existing expertise in oncology," said Josh Allen, Ph.D., chief scienti�c o�cer, oncology, Jazz Pharmaceuticals. "We look forward to collaborating with AbCellera to progress potential best-in- class TCE multispeci�c antibodies for GI cancers and other solid tumors into clinical development and to develop meaningful innovation for patients." 1

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![](pressreleaseabcellera202002.jpg)

AbCellera's T-cell engager platform is a fully integrated capability, from discovery to clinical manufacturing, for developing multispeci�c TCEs for di�cult-to-treat cancers. The platform includes novel and proprietary panels of CD3-binding antibodies, costimulatory targeting arms, multispeci�c protein engineering technology, and a suite of high-throughput functional assays. "Building on years of experience in TCEs, we are pleased to partner with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to leverage AbCellera's differentiated TCE platform to bring forward novel cancer treatments for GI cancers and other solid tumors," said Carl Hansen, Ph.D., founder and CEO of AbCellera. "TCEs drive highly targeted immune activation, which has the potential to signi�cantly advance outcomes relative to existing treatments in these cancers." Transaction Terms Under the terms of the agreement, AbCellera will perform discovery and early-stage research activities for two initial programs with a commitment to start a third discovery program within 12 months. Jazz is granted an option in connection with each research program and, following exercise of its option and payment of an option fee, will have the exclusive, worldwide right to develop and commercialize each program. AbCellera will receive $56 million in total upfront payments for the �rst two research programs plus an additional $28 million due upon initiation of the third program. Should Jazz exercise its option for development, AbCellera is eligible to receive up to $792 million per program in option fees and development, regulatory, and commercial sales milestone payments along with tiered royalties on net sales ranging from mid-single digits to low double-digits. In addition, Jazz and AbCellera may mutually agree to initiate up to two additional programs, and to have AbCellera conduct certain activities for investigational new drug-enabling studies and manufacture clinical supply for any program under the collaboration. About Jazz Pharmaceuticals Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with rare disease — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of medicines, including leading therapies addressing epilepsies, cancers and sleep disorders. Our patient-focused and science- driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information. About AbCellera Biologics Inc. AbCellera (Nasdaq: ABCL) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing �rst- in-class antibody-based medicines in the areas of endocrinology, women's health, immunology, oncology, and more. For more information, please visit www.abcellera.com. Jazz Contacts: Media: CorporateAffairsMediaInfo@jazzpharma.com; Ireland +353 1 637 2141; U.S. +1 215 867 4948 Investor: InvestorInfo@jazzpharma.com; Ireland +353 1 634 3211; U.S. +1 650 496 2717 2

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![](pressreleaseabcellera202003.jpg)

AbCellera Contacts: Media: Tiffany Chiu; media@abcellera.com, +1(236)521-6774 Investor Relations: Peter Ahn; ir@abcellera.com, +1(778)729-9116 Source: AbCellera Biologics Inc. 3

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