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Appendix 4c Quarterly Activity Report for Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-04-30 00:53
Core Insights - Mesoblast Limited has successfully launched Ryoncil (remestemcel-L) for treating children with acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) shortly after receiving FDA approval, marking it as the first approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy in the US [2][11] - The company is well-positioned financially, with a cash reserve of US$182 million (A$290 million), allowing for the expansion of Ryoncil's indications to other serious pediatric inflammatory diseases and adult acute GVHD [5][12] - Mesoblast is also preparing for a Type B meeting with the FDA to discuss the accelerated approval pathway for Revascor (rexlemestrocel-L) in treating ischemic chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction [5][12] Financial Highlights - The net operating cash spend for the quarter was US$12.7 million [5] - Cash on hand at the end of the quarter was US$182 million (A$290 million) [5] - Mesoblast raised A$260 million (US$161 million) through a global private placement primarily to existing major shareholders [12] Operational Highlights - Ryoncil became commercially available in the US on March 28, 2025, with Federal Medicaid coverage, and 15 infusion kits have been purchased for patient treatment [5] - The company has onboarded ten priority transplant centers, with plans to onboard an additional ten in the current quarter [5] - Mesoblast has expanded Ryoncil coverage to over 104 million US lives insured by commercial and government payers [5] Product Development - Ryoncil is being developed for additional indications, including adult SR-aGvHD and biologic-resistant inflammatory bowel disease [13] - Revascor is under development for chronic heart failure and has received RMAT designation from the FDA [12] - The confirmatory Phase 3 trial for rexlemestrocel-L in chronic low back pain is actively enrolling patients, with a focus on opioid cessation [12] Corporate Developments - Mesoblast has strengthened its Board of Directors with the appointment of Dr. Gregory George and Ms. Lyn Cobley [12] - The company was added to the S&P/ASX 200 Index effective March 6, 2025 [12] Intellectual Property - Mesoblast holds a strong global intellectual property portfolio with over 1,000 granted patents or applications covering its mesenchymal stromal cell technology [14] Manufacturing Capabilities - The company utilizes proprietary manufacturing processes to produce industrial-scale, cryopreserved, off-the-shelf cellular medicines [15] Company Overview - Mesoblast is a leader in developing allogeneic cellular medicines for severe inflammatory conditions, utilizing its proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology [10]
Mesoblast Extends Payer Coverage For Ryoncil® to Over 100 Million US Lives
Newsfilter· 2025-04-17 01:20
Core Insights - Mesoblast has expanded coverage for its product Ryoncil® (remestemcel-L) to 104 million insured lives in the U.S. through government and commercial payers [1][2] - Ryoncil® is the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGvHD) in pediatric patients aged 2 months and older [4] Coverage Expansion - 37 out of 51 states provide fee-for-service Medicaid coverage for Ryoncil®, covering 20 million lives, which is 80% of total Medicaid fee-for-service lives [2] - Mandatory coverage for an additional 24 million lives will begin on July 1, 2025 [2] - Commercial plans cover 84 million lives, excluding medical exceptions policies, indicating that the actual commercial coverage is likely higher [2] Company Overview - Mesoblast is a leader in developing allogeneic cellular medicines for severe inflammatory conditions, utilizing a proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology platform [3] - The company is also developing additional therapies for other inflammatory diseases and conditions such as heart failure and chronic low back pain [5] Intellectual Property - Mesoblast holds a strong global intellectual property portfolio with over 1,000 granted patents or applications, providing commercial protection expected to last until at least 2041 in major markets [6] Manufacturing Capabilities - The company has proprietary manufacturing processes that yield industrial-scale, cryopreserved, off-the-shelf cellular medicines, ensuring availability to patients worldwide [7]
First Three Children to Commence Treatment With Ryoncil®
Globenewswire· 2025-03-30 23:39
Core Insights - Mesoblast has entered into the Medicaid National Drug Rebate Agreement (NDRA) with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for Ryoncil, enabling coverage for approximately 40% of U.S. children with steroid-refractory acute graft versus host disease (SR-aGvHD) [1][3] - Ryoncil is the first FDA-approved mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy for pediatric patients aged 2 months and older, with treatment commencing for the first three children this week [2][5] - The recommended treatment course for Ryoncil involves administering 2×10 MSC/kg body weight via intravenous infusion twice per week for four consecutive weeks [2] Company Overview - Mesoblast is a global leader in developing allogeneic cellular medicines for severe inflammatory conditions, utilizing proprietary mesenchymal lineage cell therapy technology [4][6] - The company has a strong intellectual property portfolio with over 1,000 granted patents or applications, providing commercial protection expected to extend through at least 2041 in major markets [7] - Mesoblast is also developing additional therapies for other indications, including adult SR-aGvHD and biologic-resistant inflammatory bowel disease, as well as rexlemestrocel-L for heart failure and chronic low back pain [6]