AKESO(HK:09926) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-06-03 16:21Core Insights - Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced a collaboration with BioNTech to develop and commercialize a dual-specific antibody drug, BNT327, targeting PD-L1 and VEGF-A, with a potential investment of up to $11.1 billion [1][2] - The partnership highlights the growing influence of Chinese companies in the global PD-(L)1/VEGF dual antibody drug development space, with multiple recent high-value collaborations [2][3] Company Developments - BMS will pay an upfront fee of $1.5 billion, with additional payments totaling $2 billion by 2028, and up to $7.6 billion in milestone payments, sharing global development and manufacturing costs as well as profits or losses [2] - BNT327 has undergone clinical trials involving over 1,000 patients for various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), with a global Phase III trial for TNBC set to start by the end of 2025 [2] Industry Trends - The collaboration between BMS and BioNTech follows a recent $1.25 billion deal between Pfizer and 3SBio for a PD-1/VEGF dual antibody, indicating a trend of increasing valuations for Chinese innovative drugs in the global market [2][3] - The success of Chinese companies in this sector is underscored by the approval of the first PD-(L)1/VEGF dual antibody, developed by Kangfang Biopharma, and the subsequent international interest in similar products [3] Market Reactions - Summit's stock price fell over 30% following disappointing results from a Phase III trial for its PD-(L)1/VEGF dual antibody, highlighting the volatility and competitive pressures in the market [5][6] - Despite the challenges, Kangfang Biopharma's stock showed resilience, rebounding after initial declines, indicating ongoing investor confidence in the company's prospects [7]