Novavax Continues to Deliver on Sanofi Partnership, Completing Nuvaxovid® EU Marketing Authorization Transfer and Triggering $25 Million Milestone Payment

Core Insights - Novavax has transferred the marketing authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, Nuvaxovid®, to Sanofi in the EU, which allows Sanofi to manage all commercial and regulatory activities in the region, resulting in a $25 million milestone payment to Novavax [1][2] Group 1: Corporate Developments - The transfer of marketing authorization is part of Novavax's corporate growth strategy and partnership agreement with Sanofi, aimed at enhancing global access to its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine [2] - Novavax is eligible for additional milestone payments, including $25 million for the U.S. marketing authorization transfer and $75 million upon completion of the technology transfer of its manufacturing process to Sanofi [3] Group 2: Financial Opportunities - Novavax could receive up to $350 million in future milestones for combination products developed by Sanofi that include Nuvaxovid and its Matrix-M adjuvant [3] - The company is also eligible for ongoing tiered royalties from sales of both standalone COVID-19 vaccines and any combination products developed by Sanofi [3] Group 3: Product Information - Nuvaxovid is indicated for active immunization against COVID-19 in individuals aged 65 and older, or those aged 12 to 64 with underlying conditions that increase the risk of severe outcomes [4] - Common adverse reactions reported include injection site tenderness, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, and fever, with specific warnings regarding potential allergic reactions and myocarditis [6]