HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED" or the "Company") (Nasdaq/AIM:​HCM, HKEX:​13) today announces:- (a) the retirement of Mr Simon To from the position as Chairman and Executive Director, after 23 years with the Company; and (b) the appointment of Dr Dan Eldar as the new Chairman. Dr Eldar has been a Non-executive Director of the Company since 2016. He has more than 30 years of experience as a senior executive, leading global o ...

HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that topline and subgroup results from the ESLIM-01 Phase III study of sovleplenib, as well as new and updated data related to novel investigational hematological malignancy therapies HMPL-306, HMPL-760 and tazemetostat, will be presented at the upcoming European Hematology Association ("EHA") Hybrid Congress, taking place on June 13-16, 2024 in Madrid, ...

HONG KONG, SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that topline and subgroup results from the ESLIM-01 Phase III study of sovleplenib, as well as new and updated data related to novel investigational hematological malignancy therapies HMPL-306, HMPL-760 and tazemetostat, will be presented at the upcoming European Hematology Association (“EHA”) Hybrid Congress, taking place on June 13-16, 2024 in Madrid, ...

— Almost half a million people diagnosed each year across the globe — — Collaboration based on synergistic potential of inhibiting angiogenesis and tumor-associated macrophages with HUTCHMED's surufatinib and anti-PD-1 activity with Hengrui's camrelizumab, promoting the immune response against tumor cells — HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces the initiation of a Phase II/III tr ...

HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED" or the "Company") (Nasdaq/AIM: ​HCM, HKEX:​ 13) today announces that Dr Renu Bhatia is appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of Technical Committee of the Company with effect from May 13, 2024. Dr Bhatia, a licensed physician, has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare, finance and fintech, and regulatory sectors. She is an experienced board director and ...

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Shares of HUTCHMED (HCM) have gained 12.8% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $18.91, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $26.12 indicates a potential upside of 38.1%.The average comprises five short-term price targets ranging from a low of $17 to a high of $45, with a standard deviation of $11.60. While the lowest estimate indicates a decl ...

Core Viewpoint - Fruquintinib has received a positive opinion from the CHMP for the treatment of previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer in the EU, potentially making it the first novel targeted therapy for this indication in over a decade [1][2][3] Company Overview - HUTCHMED, in partnership with Takeda, is advancing the development and commercialization of fruquintinib, which has shown significant survival benefits in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer [3][10] - Takeda holds the exclusive worldwide license to develop and market fruquintinib outside of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau [2][8] Clinical Trial Insights - The positive CHMP opinion is based on the results from the FRESCO-2 Phase III clinical trial, which demonstrated statistically significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival for patients treated with fruquintinib [5][6][8] - FRESCO-2 trial included patients from multiple regions, including the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Australia, and met all primary and key secondary endpoints [5][6] Market Context - Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant health issue, being the third most prevalent cancer globally, with over 935,000 deaths in 2020 [4] - In Europe, CRC was the second most common cancer in 2020, with approximately 520,000 new cases and 245,000 deaths [4] Product Information - Fruquintinib is a selective oral inhibitor of VEGFR-1, -2, and -3, designed to inhibit tumor angiogenesis with a manageable safety profile [7][8] - The drug has been approved in the U.S. under the brand name FRUZAQLA, based on data from two large Phase III trials involving a total of 734 patients [8][9]

Financial Performance - Total revenue in 2023 increased by 97% (102% at constant exchange rates) to $838 million, with oncology/immunology integrated revenue growing 223% (228% at constant exchange rates) to $528.6 million, nearing the upper end of financial guidance, including $280 million from the upfront payment received from Takeda[9] - The company's net profit attributable to Hutchmed reached $100.8 million in 2023[9] - Cash balance at the end of 2023 was $886.3 million, up from $631 million in 2022, ensuring steady progress towards becoming a self-sustaining company[9] - Revenue in 2023 reached $838 million, a 97% increase year-over-year, with a cash balance of $886 million[11] - Tumor/Immunotherapy business revenue surged 223% to $528.6 million, driven by a $280 million upfront payment from Takeda and strong product sales growth[15] - The company's 2024 financial guidance for oncology/immunology integrated revenue is $300 million to $400 million, targeting 30% to 50% growth in sales and royalties from marketed oncology products[9] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $838 million, compared to $426.4 million in 2022[30] - Oncology/Immunology business revenue increased by 223% (228% at constant exchange rates) to $528.6 million in 2023, compared to $163.8 million in 2022[30] - FRUZAQLA™ revenue was $7.2 million, reflecting its launch in the U.S. in early November 2023[30] - The company's net cash flow from operating activities, excluding financing activities, was $206.7 million in 2023, compared to a negative $297.9 million in 2022[30] - Net income attributable to the company was $100.8 million in 2023, compared to a net loss of $360.8 million in 2022[32] - R&D expenses decreased by 22% to $302 million in 2023, compared to $386.9 million in 2022[31] - Total assets increased to $1.28 billion as of December 31, 2023, from $1.03 billion as of December 31, 2022[33] - Total liabilities increased to $536.4 million as of December 31, 2023, from $392.6 million as of December 31, 2022[33] - The company's equity attributable to shareholders increased to $730.5 million as of December 31, 2023, from $610.4 million as of December 31, 2022[33] - Total revenue for 2023 reached $837.999 million, a significant increase from $426.409 million in 2022[34] - Oncology/Immunology business revenue surged to $528.616 million in 2023, up from $163.844 million in 2022[34] - Net income attributable to Hutchison China MediTech for 2023 was $100.780 million, compared to a net loss of $360.835 million in 2022[34] - Adjusted group net cash flow excluding financing activities was $206.7 million in 2023, compared to $(297.9) million in 2022[105] - Total revenue increased by 97% to $838.0 million in 2023, with oncology/immunology business revenue growing 223% to $528.6 million[106] - FRUZAQLA™ contributed $7.2 million in revenue in 2023, marking its first full year of sales[106] - Net profit attributable to Hutchison China MediTech was $100.8 million in 2023, compared to a net loss of $360.8 million in 2022[108] - Cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments totaled $886.3 million as of December 31, 2023[108] - The company had $79.3 million in bank loans and $68.1 million in unused bank financing as of December 31, 2023[108] - Net cash generated from operating activities was $219.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net cash used of $268.6 million in 2022, a change of $487.9 million[111][112] - Net cash used in investing activities was $291.1 million for 2023, compared to net cash generated of $296.6 million in 2022, a change of $587.7 million[113][112] - Net cash generated from financing activities was $48.7 million for 2023, compared to net cash used of $82.8 million in 2022, a change of $131.5 million[114][112] Product Sales and Market Performance - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) was approved by the US FDA for third-line colorectal cancer, achieving $151 million in US market sales and included in the NCCN guidelines[8] - ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) sales in China grew 15% to $107.5 million, maintaining its leading market position[15] - FRUZAQLA™ (fruquintinib) achieved $15.1 million in sales in the U.S. following its November 2023 launch[15] - ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) sales increased 12% to $46.1 million, with a 30% growth in the last three quarters of 2023[16] - SULANDA® (surufatinib) sales rose 36% to $43.9 million, reflecting increased market penetration after two years in the national reimbursement drug list[17] - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) achieved $107.5 million in sales in China for 2023, a 15% increase from $93.5 million in 2022[37] - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) generated $15.1 million in sales in the US within two months of its launch in November 2023[38] - Surufatinib (Sulanda®) sales grew 36% to $43.9 million in 2023, up from $32.3 million in 2022[39] - Savolitinib (brand name: Orpathys®) achieved a 12% increase in market sales to $46.1 million in 2023, with a 104% growth in sales volume after its inclusion in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) in March 2023[40] - The price of Orpathys® was reduced by 38% after its inclusion in the NRDL, improving patient accessibility[40] - Tazverik® (tazemetostat) was approved in Macau, China, in March 2023 and is included in the 2023 CSCO follicular lymphoma treatment guidelines[40] - Surufatinib (brand name: Sulanda®) maintained its price in the NRDL for the new two-year term starting January 2024[40] R&D and Clinical Trials - Fruquintinib's new drug application for second-line gastric cancer treatment was accepted in China, with plans to submit applications for endometrial cancer and renal cell carcinoma in 2024[8] - Sovleplenib's new drug application for primary immune thrombocytopenia was accepted in China and included in the priority review[8] - Savolitinib's global Phase II clinical trial for non-small cell lung cancer completed patient enrollment, with a potential new drug application submission by AstraZeneca to the US FDA by the end of 2024[8] - The company submitted new drug applications for fruquintinib in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and for savolitinib in China for first-line NSCLC patients[11][13] - HMPL-523 (sovleplenib) received priority review in China for immune thrombocytopenia, targeting an estimated 250,000 adult patients[12] - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) received FDA approval in November 2023 for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer patients who have undergone prior therapy[18] - Fruquintinib's global Phase III FRESCO-2 study results were published in The Lancet in June 2023, showing positive outcomes for metastatic colorectal cancer patients[21] - Savolitinib (Orpathys®) completed patient enrollment for the global Phase II SAVANNAH study in 2023, targeting MET-driven non-small cell lung cancer patients[18] - Fruquintinib's Phase II FRUTIGA study results presented at ASCO Plenary in February 2024 showed significant improvements in PFS, ORR, and DCR for gastric cancer patients[21] - Savolitinib is expected to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) in China for MET exon 14 skipping mutation NSCLC patients by early 2024[18] - Fruquintinib's EMA Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for metastatic colorectal cancer is expected to complete review by mid-2024[21] - Savolitinib's Phase III SACHI study in China, targeting MET-amplified NSCLC patients, is expected to complete patient enrollment by the end of 2024[18] - Fruquintinib's Phase II FRUSICA-2 study for renal cell carcinoma completed patient enrollment in December 2023[21] - Savolitinib's Phase III SANOVO study in China, targeting EGFR-mutated and MET-overexpressing NSCLC patients, is expected to complete patient enrollment by the end of 2024[18] - Fruquintinib's NDA for endometrial cancer in China is expected to be submitted by early 2024[21] - SYMPHONY-1 global Ib/III study for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma showed an ORR of 90.9%, with 18-month PFS and DoR at 94.4% and 100% respectively in the recommended Phase III dose cohort[22] - HMPL-453, a novel FGFR 1/2/3 inhibitor, initiated Phase II registration stage for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR 2 fusion after communication with NMPA[22] - Amdizalisib (HMPL-689) achieved ORR primary endpoint in China Phase II registration study for follicular lymphoma, but randomized study is now required for registration[22] - IMG-007 (anti-OX40 antibody) initiated global Phase IIa studies for atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata, showing good safety and tolerability[24] - IMG-004 (oral BTK inhibitor) completed Phase I study with favorable safety profile and long half-life, outperforming similar products[24] - The company has 13 oncology drug candidates in clinical trials, with four already approved in various regions[36] - The oncology/immunology R&D team consists of approximately 900 scientists and staff, with a dedicated commercial team of 930 employees[35] - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) was included in the 2023 NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Colon and Rectal Cancer, enhancing its adoption among physicians and patients[38] - Fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) maintained its inclusion in China's National Reimbursement Drug List with unchanged pricing for the 2024-2025 period[37] - Savolitinib's clinical trials are ongoing globally, with over 2,500 patients enrolled in studies for non-small cell lung cancer, papillary renal cell carcinoma, and gastric cancer[40] - The SAVANNAH global Phase II study for Savolitinib in combination with Tagrisso® completed patient enrollment, with potential for accelerated approval in the U.S.[43] - The SAFFRON global Phase III study, evaluating Savolitinib in combination with Tagrisso®, has initiated in over 250 clinical centers across more than 20 countries[43] - Fruquintinib received U.S. FDA approval in November 2023, marking the company's success in global drug development and approval[40] - Two registration studies for MET-aberrant EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in China are ongoing, with patient recruitment expected to be completed by 2024[44] - Savolitinib monotherapy for MET exon 14 skipping mutation NSCLC showed an ORR of 60.7% and DCR of 95.2% in a Phase IIIb study, with median PFS of 13.8 months[45] - In a Phase II study for MET-amplified gastric cancer, savolitinib demonstrated an ORR of 50% in the VIKTORY trial[47] - A Phase II study for MET-amplified advanced or metastatic gastric cancer showed an ORR of 45%, with a 50% ORR in patients with high MET gene copy numbers[49] - In the CALYPSO trial for MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma, the median PFS was 15.7 months and median OS was 27.4 months[50] - The SAMETA global Phase III study for MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma is ongoing, with patient recruitment across more than 140 centers in over 20 countries[50] - Fruquintinib, a selective oral VEGFR 1/2/3 kinase inhibitor, has been tested in approximately 5,700 patients across various clinical trials[52] - Fruquintinib received approval in the US in November 2023 and has ongoing registration-intent studies in China for combination therapies with chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors[51][52] - Fruquintinib (呋喹替尼) combined with sintilimab (达伯舒®) for endometrial cancer in China completed patient enrollment, with a new drug application expected to be submitted in early 2024[53] - Fruquintinib combined with sintilimab for renal cell carcinoma in China completed patient enrollment, with topline results expected by the end of 2024[53] - Fruquintinib monotherapy for colorectal cancer in the US showed positive results supporting the initiation of FRESCO-2, with data presented at ASCO GI 2022[53] - Fruquintinib combined with tislelizumab (替雷利珠单抗) for MSS colorectal cancer in the US completed patient enrollment and is under follow-up, with data to be submitted to academic conferences[53] - FRESCO-2 global Phase III study in 691 patients showed significant improvement in OS and PFS for fruquintinib compared to placebo, with a lower dose reduction rate (13.6% vs. 0.9%) and discontinuation rate (8.3% vs. 6.1%)[54] - FDA approved fruquintinib (FRUZAQLA™) on November 8, 2023, with a PDUFA target date of November 30, 2023, and EMA and PMDA submissions made in 2023[54] - Fruquintinib received approval in Hong Kong on January 26, 2024, under the new "1+" mechanism for treating metastatic colorectal cancer[54] - Fruquintinib combined with sintilimab for advanced renal cell carcinoma in China completed patient enrollment in December 2023, with topline results expected by the end of 2024[54] - Fruquintinib's Phase IV study in China involving 3,005 patients confirmed its safety profile consistent with previous clinical studies, with no new safety signals[54] - Fruquintinib combined with paclitaxel for gastric cancer showed updated data presented at ESMO 2023[55] - FRUTIGA study showed a median PFS of 5.6 months for the fruquintinib plus paclitaxel group compared to 2.7 months for the paclitaxel monotherapy group, with a stratified HR of 0.569 (p < 0.0001)[56] - Median OS was 9.6 months for the fruquintinib plus paclitaxel group versus 8.4 months for the paclitaxel monotherapy group, though the OS endpoint did not reach statistical significance[56] - 52.7% of patients in the fruquintinib plus paclitaxel group received subsequent anti-tumor therapy, compared to 72.2% in the paclitaxel monotherapy group[56] - In a prespecified sensitivity analysis, median OS was 6.9 months for the fruquintinib plus paclitaxel group versus 4.8 months for the paclitaxel monotherapy group in patients who did not receive subsequent anti-tumor therapy, with a stratified HR of 0.72 (p = 0.0422)[56] - Fruquintinib demonstrated statistically significant improvements in secondary endpoints including ORR, DCR, and DoR[56] - The new drug application for fruquintinib was accepted by the NMPA in April 2023[58] - In March 2023, Hutchison MediPharma entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Takeda for the global development and commercialization of fruquintinib outside of mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, with potential payments up to $1.13 billion[62] - Hutchison MediPharma received a $400 million upfront payment upon completion of the agreement in April 2023 and a $35 million milestone payment in December 2023 following FDA approval[62] - Surufatinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been tested in approximately 2,900 patients and is approved in China[63] - Surufatinib has shown encouraging data in combination with PD-1 antibodies, with several Phase II and III studies ongoing or completed[64] - Surufatinib received Fast Track designation from the US FDA in April 2020 for pancreatic and non-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and Orphan Drug designation for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in November 2019[65] - Surufatinib combined with PD-1 antibody therapy showed a median PFS of 5.4 months and a 12-month OS rate of 71.0% in advanced endometrial cancer patients[66] - Surufatinib combined with camrelizumab and chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer showed a median PFS of 9.2 months and OS of 15.6 months, compared to 6.3 months and 8.6 months for chemotherapy alone[67] - HMPL-523, a selective oral Syk inhibitor, has been tested in approximately 600 patients for hematologic malignancies and immune diseases[68] - HMPL-523 completed patient enrollment for a Phase III study in China for primary immune thrombocytopenia in December 2022 and was designated as a Breakthrough Therapy[69] - HMPL-523's Phase III study (ESLIM-01) in China for primary immune thrombocytopenia achieved all endpoints in August 2023, with NDA submitted and accepted for priority review in January 2024[70] - HMPL-523's Phase II/III study for warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia in China completed Phase II patient recruitment

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, China and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ("HUTCHMED") (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that new and updated data from several studies of compounds discovered by HUTCHMED will be presented at the upcoming American Association of Cancer Research ("AACR") Annual Meeting 2024, taking place on April 5-10, 2024 in San Diego, California. Initial preclinical data will be presented for HMPL-506, a novel, highly potent and differentiate ...