Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical industry [2] Core Insights - 2025 saw a record high in innovative drug asset transactions among multinational pharmaceutical companies, with 142 cases and a total transaction value of $264.5 billion, marking new highs since 2015 [3][9] - Eli Lilly's revenue for 2025 increased by 44% year-on-year, driven by GLP-1 drugs, with Tirzepatide achieving $36.5 billion in sales [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's sales growth was impacted by increased competition in the weight loss drug market, with a projected revenue decline of 5% to 13% for 2026 [3][40] Summary by Sections 1. Innovative Drug Asset Transactions - In 2025, the number of innovative drug transactions reached 142, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and collaborations at 36 and 106 respectively, both setting new records since 2015 [3][9] - The total transaction value was $264.5 billion, with M&A accounting for $106 billion and collaborations for $158.4 billion, also new highs since 2015 [3][9] 2. Performance Review of Pharmaceutical Companies - Eli Lilly's total revenue for 2025 was $65.2 billion, with a guidance for 2026 revenue between $80 billion and $83 billion, indicating a projected growth of 25% [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's total revenue for 2025 was 309.1 billion Danish Kroner, with a guidance for 2026 indicating a decline of 5% to 13% [3][40] - Other companies like AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Roche reported single-digit growth, while JNJ and Gilead faced challenges due to patent expirations [3] 3. Factors Influencing M&A Decisions - Demand for acquisitions is driven by the need to address revenue gaps from expiring patents and declining R&D efficiency [3][19] - Financial capacity for M&A is supported by free cash flow after shareholder returns, allowing for smaller acquisitions [3][20] - Pricing considerations are crucial, as the valuation of innovative drug assets significantly impacts the internal rate of return (IRR) for acquisitions [3][21]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the pharmaceutical industry [2] Core Insights - 2025 saw a record high in innovative drug asset transactions among multinational pharmaceutical companies, with 142 cases and a total transaction value of $264.5 billion, marking new highs since 2015 [3][9] - Eli Lilly's revenue for 2025 increased by 44% year-on-year, driven by GLP-1 drugs, with Tirzepatide achieving $36.5 billion in sales [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's sales growth was impacted by increased competition in the weight loss drug market, with a projected revenue decline of 5% to 13% for 2026 [3][40] Summary by Sections 1. Innovative Drug Asset Transactions - In 2025, the number of innovative drug transactions reached 142, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and collaborations at 36 and 106 respectively, both setting new records since 2015 [3][9] - The total transaction value was $264.5 billion, with M&A accounting for $106 billion and collaborations for $158.4 billion, also new highs since 2015 [3][9] 2. Performance Review of Pharmaceutical Companies - Eli Lilly's total revenue for 2025 was $65.2 billion, with a guidance of $80 billion to $83 billion for 2026, indicating a projected growth of 25% [3][39] - Novo Nordisk's revenue for 2025 was 309.1 billion Danish Krone, with a guidance for 2026 indicating a decline of 5% to 13% [3][40] - Other companies like AbbVie, AstraZeneca, and Roche reported single-digit growth, while JNJ and Gilead faced challenges due to patent expirations [3] 3. Factors Influencing M&A Decisions - Demand for acquisitions is driven by the need to address revenue gaps from expiring patents and declining R&D efficiency [3][19] - Financial capacity for M&A is supported by free cash flow after shareholder returns, allowing for smaller acquisitions [3][20] - Pricing considerations are crucial, as the valuation of innovative drug assets significantly impacts the internal rate of return (IRR) for acquisitions [3][21]

Core Viewpoint - Gilead Sciences' experimental single-tablet HIV treatment demonstrates low discontinuation rates and high patient satisfaction, indicating its potential as a viable option for patients after viral suppression [1] Group 1: Treatment Efficacy - The experimental treatment showed discontinuation rates due to adverse events of 1.6% and 0.5% in the two treatment arms, which are considered low [1] - After 48 weeks, 0.8% of patients on the combination pill had detectable virus levels, compared to 1.1% of those on multi-tablet regimens, suggesting better viral suppression [1] Group 2: Patient Satisfaction - Participants reported higher treatment satisfaction after switching to the experimental single-tablet regimen, as noted in a paper published in The Lancet [1] Group 3: Regulatory Plans - Gilead plans to submit data from the trials to regulatory authorities, although the combination treatment has not yet received approval [1]

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CROI2026--Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) today announced the presentation of new Phase 3 ARTISTRY-1 and ARTISTRY-2 trial data at CROI 2026 showing a treatment switch to an investigational, single-tablet combination regimen of bictegravir 75 mg/lenacapavir 50 mg (BIC/LEN) was effective in people living with HIV with virological suppression, including those switching from complex multi-tablet regimens or a global guideline-recommended single-tablet regimen. The n. ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 000-19731 GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Orga ...

Key Takeaways GILD will acquire Arcellx for $115 per share plus a $5 CVR, valuing the deal at $7.8 billion.The deal centers on anito-cel, a BCMA CAR-T therapy under FDA review with a December 2026 decision date.GILD expects the acquisition to be accretive from 2028 and strengthen its oncology and cell therapy portfolio.Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD) announced that it will acquire a clinical-stage biotechnology company, Arcellx (ACLX) , for $115 per share in cash plus a $5 contingent value right, implying an e ...

吉利德科学同意以每股115美元现金加未来还有机会额外获得的每股最高5美元的或有付款（隐含价值78 亿美元）收购Arcellx，获得其用于多发性骨髓瘤的BCMA CAR-T疗法anito-cel的完全控制权，该药物的 FDA PDUFA日期为2026年12月23日。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 吉利德科学同意以每股115美元现金加未来还有机会额外获得的每股最高5美元的或有付款（隐含价值78 亿美元）收购Arcellx，获得其用于多发性骨髓瘤的BCMA CAR-T疗法anito-cel的完全控制权，该药物的 FDA PDUFA日期为2026年12月23日。 责任编辑：张俊 SF065 ...

在2025年12月举行的美国血液学会（ASH）年会上，Anitocabtagene autoleucel（anito-cel）在重度预处 理的R/R MM患者中展现出令人振奋的疗效：客观缓解率（ORR）高达96%，完全缓解（CR）或严格完 全缓解（sCR）率达到74%，且缓解持久性良好，安全性可控。这项研究结果不仅为R/R MM患者带来 了新的治疗选择，也进一步巩固了BCMA CAR T疗法在晚期骨髓瘤治疗中的核心地位。 21世纪经济报道记者季媛媛 2月23日，吉利德科学宣布与其长期合作伙伴Arcellx达成最终协议，将以每股115美元现金、总股权价值 约78亿美元的价格收购后者。消息一出，Arcellx盘前股价应声暴涨近80%。 这一收购背后被认为是吉利德旗下Kite Pharma在细胞治疗领域布下的一枚重子。根据协议条款，吉利 德将获得Arcellx的全部控股权，但故事并未结束。Arcellx的股东未来还有机会获得每股5美元的或有价 值权（CVR），而触发条件是核心资产anito-cel在上市后至2029年底，全球累计净销售额达到至少60亿 美元 。 这一"对赌"条款显示了吉利德对anito-cel成为重 ...

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the global business development (BD) activities in the pharmaceutical sector during the Chinese New Year period from February 13 to February 23, 2026, highlighting a total of 18 BD transactions globally [1] Core Insights and Arguments - **Key Transactions**: - Qinhai Bio licensed its MAT2A inhibitor (GH31), which has received IND approval in China and the US and is currently in Phase I clinical trials, to Gilead. Qinhai will receive an upfront payment of $80 million, $1.45 billion in milestone payments, and a tiered double-digit percentage royalty based on net sales [1] - Other notable transactions include: - Novartis partnered with Unnatural Products to develop macrocyclic peptide drugs, focusing on cardiovascular applications, with Unnatural Products receiving an upfront payment of $100 million and potential milestone payments of $1.7 billion [1] - Eli Lilly acquired global rights for the IL6 monoclonal antibody clazakizumab from CSL for all indications except end-stage renal disease, with CSL receiving an upfront payment of $100 million [1] - Merck collaborated with Mayo Clinic to integrate clinical and genomic data, focusing on early research translation in inflammatory bowel disease, skin diseases, and neurology [1] - **Year-to-Date Transactions**: - From January 1 to February 23, 2026, there have been 36 BD transactions involving Chinese companies, with 13 of these transactions involving multinational corporations (MNCs) [1] Additional Important Insights - **Comparison with Previous Year**: - In comparison, there were 26 BD transactions during the same period in 2025, with only 3 involving MNCs [2] - **Future Outlook**: - The analysis indicates that MNCs have increased their focus on Chinese BD teams and asset searches since the second half of 2025, suggesting a positive outlook for more BD transactions involving Chinese assets and MNCs in 2026 [2]

Transaction expected to be accretive to earnings per share from 2028 onwards.Deal provides full control of anito-cel, an investigational CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma.Gilead Moves Into CAR-T Oncology With Arcellx AcquisitionGilead Sciences just made a big move, announcing a $7.8 billion deal to buy Arcellx. It’s their biggest acquisition since 2020, signaling they’re serious about moving beyond just HIV and liver disease treatments.Arcellx shares shot up right after the news. Gilead’s offering $115 per ...