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Oculis Publishes Results of 2025 Annual General Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-06-05 08:00
Core Points - Oculis Holding AG held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on June 4, 2025, where all agenda items were approved by shareholders [1] - The company reported a standalone statutory financial loss of CHF 5,179,000 for the financial year ended December 31, 2024, with an accumulated balance sheet loss of CHF 46,577,000 to be carried forward [2] - The Board of Directors and Executive Committee received discharge for their activities in 2024 [2] Board and Compensation - Anthony Rosenberg was re-elected as chairperson of the Board of Directors, along with the re-election of other board members and the Compensation Committee [3] - PricewaterhouseCoopers SA was re-elected as Statutory Auditors, and PST Legal AG was re-elected as Independent Proxy [3] - Shareholders approved the compensation for non-executive members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, along with a non-binding advisory vote on the 2024 Compensation Report [4][8] Capital and Share Issuance - A capital band of 27,266,837 registered shares was approved, resulting in a capital band between CHF 545,336.74 and CHF 818,005.11 [5] - Conditional share capital for employees and individuals in comparable positions was approved, allowing for the issuance of 12,480,000 registered shares with a maximum amount of CHF 124,800 [6] Company Overview - Oculis is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovations for ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases, with a pipeline including OCS-01 for diabetic macular edema, OCS-05 for acute optic neuritis, and OCS-02 for dry eye disease [7]
Oculis to Participate in Upcoming June Investor Conferences
Globenewswire· 2025-06-03 08:00
Company Overview - Oculis Holding AG is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovations addressing ophthalmic and neuro-ophthalmic diseases with significant unmet medical needs [4] - The company has a differentiated pipeline including OCS-01 for diabetic macular edema, Privosegtor (OCS-05) for acute optic neuritis, and Licaminlimab (OCS-02) for dry eye disease [4] - Oculis is headquartered in Switzerland and has operations in the U.S. and Iceland, led by an experienced management team [4] Upcoming Events - Oculis will participate in the Goldman Sachs Annual Healthcare Conference from June 9-11, 2025, in Miami, FL, with a fireside chat featuring CEO Riad Sherif on June 10 from 9:20 to 9:55 am ET [1] - The company will also attend the J.P. Morgan European Healthcare Conference on June 12, 2025, in London, U.K., with opportunities for one-on-one meetings [2] - Webcast links for these events will be available on the Oculis website under the Events & Presentation page [2]
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-05-27 18:02
Summary of Oculus Fireside Chat Company Overview - **Company**: Oculus - **Industry**: Ophthalmology and Neuro-Ophthalmology - **Key Focus**: Development of a diversified and unique ophthalmology pipeline addressing unmet needs in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology diseases with novel assets [1][2] Core Assets 1. **OCS O1**: - Based on OptiReach technology, designed for diabetic macular edema (DME) - Targets early intervention and non-responders among the 1.8 million diagnosed patients, with only 500,000 currently treated [4][34] - Aims to address the 1.3 million patients not receiving adequate treatment [4][36] 2. **OCS O2 (Lickamimab)**: - First precision medicine for dry eye disease, targeting patients with TNF R1 genotype - Approximately 10 million patients suffer from moderate to severe dry eye, with 20% having the TNF R1 gene, showing significantly better responses [5][44] 3. **OCS O5 (Privel Sector)**: - A novel neuroprotective treatment for acute optic neuritis, an orphan disease with no current neuroprotective treatments available - Positive data from Phase 2 ACUITY trial showing biological, anatomical, and functional efficacy [6][9][11] Market Dynamics - **DME Market**: - Current treatments are invasive (anti-VEGF and steroid implants), leading to low compliance; 60% of diagnosed patients are untreated [33] - OCS O1 aims to fill the treatment void for early-stage patients and provide a non-invasive option for those already treated [34][36] - **Acute Optic Neuritis**: - Estimated 65,000 patients in the US and Europe, with no approved products currently available [20] - OCS O5 is positioned to improve low contrast visual acuity (LCVA) and preserve neuronal health [20][24] Clinical Development and Regulatory Pathways - **OCS O5**: - Moving towards registrational studies based on positive Phase 2 results, with FDA interactions planned for the second half of the year [27][28] - **OCS O1**: - Phase 3 trial ongoing with over 800 patients, expecting results in Q2 of next year [39][41] - **Dry Eye Program**: - Phase 3 study design approved by the FDA, focusing on TNF R1 positive patients with a primary endpoint of global ocular discomfort score [42][44] Upcoming Catalysts - Regulatory interactions with the FDA for OCS O5 across three indications (acute optic neuritis, MS relapses, NAION) [47] - Top-line results from the DME trial expected in Q2 of next year [48] - Dry eye study results anticipated in the second half of next year [48] Additional Insights - The company emphasizes the importance of non-invasive treatments in improving patient compliance and outcomes in ophthalmology [35][41] - The potential for OCS O5 to expand into other indications beyond acute optic neuritis, such as glaucoma, is acknowledged [18][24]
Oculis AG(OCS) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-20 14:30
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) FY 2025 Conference May 20, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 For this session, we'll have a presentation by Oculus. Oculus is a clinical stage ophthalmology company with a pipeline of candidates targeting diabetic macular edema, dry eye disease and acute optic neuritis. Presenting for the company is Ms. Silva Chin, Chief Financial Officer of Oculus. Speaker1 Thank you. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for your patience, and thank you, Yi, for the introduction. Thanks to H. C. Ringwright for ...
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-05-14 23:00
Summary of Oculis Holding AG (OCS) Conference Call Company Overview - Oculis Holding AG is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovations in ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology [3][4] - The company is dual listed and has three core assets with multiple indications [3] Financial Position - Oculis reported $206 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March, with no debt and a runway extending into early 2028 [4] Core Assets and Indications 1. **OCS01 (OptiReach)** - A proprietary eye drop formulation of high concentration dexamethasone targeting diabetic macular edema (DME) [5][6] - Addresses a large unmet medical need with less than 60% of patients diagnosed and only 44% treated [9][10] - Estimated total US addressable patient population is 1.3 million [12] - Positive results from phase three studies, with a letter gain of 7.2 at week six and 7.6 at week twelve [13] - Safety profile is favorable with no unexpected adverse events [14] 2. **OCS05 (Preval Sector)** - A neuroprotective peptide small molecule targeting acute optic neuritis [6][18] - Demonstrated a 43% improvement in retinal ganglion cell thickness and 30% improvement in axon health at month six [25] - The indication has orphan drug designation and no approved therapies currently exist [20][33] 3. **OCS02 (Likaminomap)** - A topical anti-TNF eye drop for dry eye disease, utilizing a genotype-based precision medicine approach [34][35] - Only 13% of patients currently experience lasting relief from existing treatments [35] - Phase two study showed significant efficacy, particularly in patients with the TNF R1 genotype [38] Market Opportunity - The DME market is large and growing, with significant unmet needs due to low patient compliance with current invasive treatments [9][12] - The company aims to position OCS01 as a first-line treatment for early intervention and as a combination therapy for patients not responding adequately to existing treatments [12][17] - The total diagnosed population for DME is approximately 1.8 million, with a significant portion untreated [48] Commercial Strategy - Initial promotional efforts will focus on retinal specialists who treat patients with anti-VEGF therapies, followed by general ophthalmologists [50][51] - The company plans to leverage the existing patient base and the need for non-invasive treatment options [50][52] Future Milestones - Phase three results for OCS01 are expected in Q2 of the following year, with an NDA submission anticipated in the second half of 2026 [16][18] - Discussions with the FDA regarding registrational studies for OCS05 and OCS02 are planned for the second half of the year [33][34] Conclusion - Oculis is positioned to transform its product portfolio from ophthalmology to neuro-ophthalmology, with multiple late-stage assets and a strong clinical profile [42][43] - The company is focused on advancing its lead candidates and addressing significant unmet medical needs in the ophthalmology market [44]
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-08 23:10
Oculis Holding AG (OCS) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.77 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.51. This compares to loss of $0.44 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -50.98%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.48 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.76, delivering a surprise of -58.33%.Over the last four quarters, the company has not b ...
Oculis AG(OCS) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-08 20:15
Exhibit 99.1 Oculis Holding AG Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements Table of Contents | Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim: | | | --- | --- | | Statements of Financial Position as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | 3 | | Statements of Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 4 | | Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 | 5 | | Statements of Changes in Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 ...
Oculis Reports Q1 Financial Results and Provides Company Update
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 20:05
ZUG, Switzerland, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The recent R&D Day (replay) showcased material progress across all three core assets and highlighted potential first-in-class neuroprotection treatment in neuro-ophthalmology, an area of high unmet medical need, thanks to Privosegtor’s (OCS-05) positive results from the ACUITY trial in Acute Optic NeuritisOCS-01: DIAMOND Ph3 trials enrollment completed with over 800 patients randomized; topline results expected Q2 2026 for the first potential eye drop treat ...
Oculis Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results and Provides Company Update
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 20:05
The recent R&D Day (replay) showcased material progress across all three core assets and highlighted potential first-in-class neuroprotection treatment in neuro-ophthalmology, an area of high unmet medical need, thanks to Privosegtor’s (OCS-05) positive results from the ACUITY trial in Acute Optic NeuritisOCS-01: DIAMOND Ph3 trials enrollment completed with over 800 patients randomized; topline results expected Q2 2026 for the first potential eye drop treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME)Licaminlimab ( ...
Earnings Preview: Oculis Holding AG (OCS) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 15:06
The market expects Oculis Holding AG (OCS) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on flat revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss ...