Pre-Treatment with blarcamesine entirely prevented Abeta-induced cognitive decline Confirmed significant biomarker-response in hippocampus NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, and rare diseases, including Rett syndrome, and other central nervous s ...

NewAmsterdam Pharma Company (NAMS) Update / Briefing July 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to New Amsterdam Pharma conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded.I'd now like to hand the conference over to Mr. Matthew Phillippe, Executive Vice President and Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahea ...

Core Insights - Obicetrapib significantly reduced plasma p-tau217 levels, a key Alzheimer's disease biomarker, in both the full analysis set and in ApoE4 carriers, indicating its potential as a novel approach to Alzheimer's prevention [1][3][12] - In ApoE4/E4 carriers, obicetrapib reduced p-tau217 levels by 20.5% over 12 months compared to placebo [1][4] - The results support obicetrapib's cardiometabolic profile, showing reductions in LDL-C and other cardiovascular risk factors [1][2] Company Overview - NewAmsterdam Pharma is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing oral, non-statin medicines for patients at risk of cardiovascular disease with elevated LDL-C [1][15] - The company aims to address unmet needs in populations where existing therapies are not sufficiently effective or well-tolerated [15] Clinical Trial Details - The BROADWAY trial was a pivotal Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the LDL-C lowering efficacy of obicetrapib in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and/or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia [2][10] - A total of 2,530 patients were randomized to receive either 10 mg obicetrapib or placebo for 52 weeks, with the primary endpoint being the percent change in LDL-C [10][11] Biomarker Analysis - The prespecified analysis evaluated the effect of obicetrapib on plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in 1,515 patients, including 367 ApoE4 carriers [2][12] - Statistically significant reductions in p-tau217 were observed, with additional favorable trends in other biomarkers such as NFL and GFAP [3][4][12] Implications for Alzheimer's Disease - The findings suggest that upstream lipid modulation may influence Alzheimer's disease risk, particularly in ApoE4 carriers, who represent over 25% of the population [7] - Obicetrapib's ability to reduce multiple important AD biomarkers alongside its LDL-C lowering effects highlights its potential to address both neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease risks [7][14]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is executing a Fit for Growth program aimed at optimizing its cost structure, with a target of achieving $800 million in net cost savings by the end of the year [44] - The company has successfully executed activities necessary to yield $1 billion in growth and $800 million in net savings [44] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has shifted its focus from primarily neuroscience to include immunology and nephrology, with significant investments in four ongoing product launches [4][9] - The company has nine programs in phase three or phase three ready, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. launch of Skyclaris is in a steady growth phase, while initial launches in Europe are progressing similarly [48] - The company has received approval in Brazil for Skyclaris, which is expected to be an important market [49] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on redeploying capital from its MS business to support new growth opportunities in nephrology and immunology [5] - The company is actively pursuing business development opportunities, including the acquisition of Hai Bio, to enhance its pipeline [7][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the foundational position of the company for future capital deployment and growth opportunities [6] - The company is monitoring potential changes in drug pricing policies and tariffs, which could impact negotiations in the EU [14][15] Other Important Information - The company is excited about the potential of its pipeline assets, particularly in rare diseases and kidney diseases, as highlighted in an upcoming investor presentation [40][41] - The company is leveraging AI technology to identify patients for its therapies, indicating a focus on innovative approaches in patient engagement [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the firm balanced now in terms of various disease areas? - The company is leveraging existing expertise in rare diseases while expanding into nephrology and immunology through strategic acquisitions [10] Question: What is the comfort level among PCP providers with the use of blood-based biomarker tests for Alzheimer's? - PCP providers are already using blood-based biomarkers alongside PET scans, indicating a growing acceptance of these tests [26] Question: What are the expectations for the upcoming readouts from the company's trials? - The company anticipates steady progression in growth and is optimistic about the potential for inflection points with new diagnostic tests and treatment methods [27]