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Genmab (NasdaqGS:GMAB) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-11-19 13:02
Summary of Genmab's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Genmab - **Event**: Jefferies London Healthcare Conference - **Key Speakers**: CEO Jan van de Winkel, CFO Anthony Pagano Key Focus Areas Late-Stage Programs - Genmab is focusing on late-stage programs including: - **Epkinly** - **Rinatabart sesutecan** - **Acasunlimab** - **Patu Centamab** (acquisition of Merus) [2][3][4] Patu Centamab - **Description**: A bispecific antibody targeting EGFR, showing significant tumor shrinkage in clinical trials. - **Clinical Data**: - In frontline head and neck cancer, a **63% overall response rate** when combined with Pembrolizumab, tripling the benchmark response [9]. - In second-line settings, a **36% overall response rate** with impressive median progression-free survival of **11.4 months** [9]. - **Safety Profile**: New dosing schedules have improved infusion-related reactions, and a subcutaneous version is in development to further mitigate these issues [11]. - **Potential**: Beyond head and neck cancer, Patu Centamab is expected to have applications in other EGFR-positive tumors [6][12]. Epkinly - **Launch Performance**: Launched in May 2023, with potential to become a **$3 billion-plus global brand**. - **Recent Developments**: Positive data in second-line follicular lymphoma, with a significant hazard ratio of **0.21**, indicating a **79% risk reduction** for disease progression [21]. - **Commercial Strategy**: Focus on subcutaneous delivery and maintaining a balance of safety and efficacy [20]. Rinatabart sesutecan - **Characteristics**: Combines a good antibody with a hydrophilic linker, allowing for multiple toxin attachments without compromising pharmacodynamics [23]. - **Clinical Data**: Expected to have a clean safety profile with no ocular toxicity or interstitial lung disease observed [24]. - **Market Potential**: Peak year sales guidance upgraded to **$2 billion**, with a launch expected in **2027** [28]. Acasunlimab - **Clinical Development**: Ongoing studies in second-line plus lung cancer, with follow-up data expected to bolster confidence in its efficacy [30]. - **Sales Guidance**: Projected peak sales of around **$1 billion**, reflecting a conservative approach due to competition in the lung cancer market [31]. Financial Considerations - **Investment Strategy**: 2026 is expected to be an investment year, focusing on late-stage pipeline and commercialization capabilities [14][15]. - **EBITDA Growth**: Anticipated meaningful growth in EBITDA by **2027**, with projections of over **$1 billion** in sales for Patu Centamab by **2029** [16][17]. Other Considerations - **Pipeline Focus**: Genmab remains primarily focused on oncology, with over **90%** of activities in this area, while maintaining some preclinical work in immunology and inflammation [34][35]. - **Future Developments**: Plans to advance two bispecifics and one ADC from the organic pipeline by the end of the year [36]. Conclusion - Genmab is strategically positioned with a robust late-stage pipeline and a clear focus on maximizing the potential of its key assets, particularly Patu Centamab, Epkinly, and Rinatabart sesutecan, while managing investments and operational efficiencies to drive future growth.