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Oncternal Therapeutics Announces the Sale of Select Development Programs and the Wind-Down of its Operations
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-01 12:00
Oncternal cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements are based on Oncternal's current ...
CureVac (CVAC) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-01 11:59
Financial Status and Strategy - CureVac has a strong financial position with €550.9 million in cash as of September 30, 2024, and an expected cash runway into 2028[82, 87] - The company streamlined costs and enhanced financial discipline, including a 30% workforce reduction expected by the end of 2024[8, 85, 88] - CureVac refocused its portfolio on innovation and R&D, concentrating on high-value programs in infectious diseases and oncology[8, 9] - A strategic transformation is on track, with OPEX expected to decrease by over 30% from 2025 onwards, including a €25 million decrease in personnel costs[85] Pipeline and Development - CureVac is advancing key pipeline milestones for novel medicines targeting unmet needs, with a focus on expanding the pipeline in oncology and infectious diseases[10, 14] - In oncology, a new shared-antigen lung cancer program is set to start clinical trials in H2 2025, and personalized cancer vaccines are progressing with the first candidate expected to enter the clinic in H2 2026[14] - For infectious diseases, a new non-respiratory program was initiated for Uropathogenic E coli (UPEC) in urinary tract infections, with promising preclinical data[14] - Respiratory infectious disease programs, including seasonal influenza, avian influenza, and COVID-19, are fully out-licensed to GSK, with Phase 3 starting for seasonal flu in 2025[13, 37, 86] Technology and Manufacturing - CureVac's mRNA platform is versatile, featuring precision mRNA backbone, improved LNP delivery systems, and a strong intellectual property portfolio[12, 13] - The company utilizes advanced delivery systems, including proprietary therapeutic area-specific next-generation lipid nanoparticles, and scalable manufacturing, including The RNA Printer®[12] - CureVac's Infectious Disease LNP offers thermostability for more than 12 months at refrigerator temperature (2-8°C)[60]
Nektar Therapeutics Announces Pricing of $100 Million Public Offering
Prnewswire· 2025-07-01 11:17
SAN FRANCISCO, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative medicines in the field of immunotherapy, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of $100 million of shares of its common stock. Nektar is selling 4,255,320 shares of common stock in the offering. The shares of common stock are being sold at a public offering price of $23.50 per share. The gross proceeds to Nektar from the offe ...
BioAge Labs (BIOA) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-01 11:02
Corporate Presentation June 2025 2 Disclaimer BioAge Labs, Inc. (the "Company") does not (nor their respective affiliates, directors, members, officers, employees or agents) make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information and opinions contained in this Presentation or any other written or oral information made available to any interested party or its advisors and any liability therefor ...
Adagene announces up to $25 million strategic investment from Sanofi
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 11:00
- Sanofi to exercise option on third SAFEbody discovery program and sponsor combination clinical trial with muzastotug As of December 31, 2024, the Company had audited cash and cash equivalents of US$85.2 million. The proceeds from the investment of Sanofi, together with the current cash and cash equivalents, are expected to be sufficient to fund planned operations into 2027. Following the equity investment and strategic collaborations, a Sanofi representative will join Adagene's Scientific Advisory Board ( ...
Genenta Announces Long-Term Follow-Up Observations in Brain Tumor (GBM) Study with Emerging Survival Signals
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 09:00
Genitourinary Tumor Study Ongoing with Active Screening and EnrollmentMILAN and NEW YORK, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genenta Science (Nasdaq: GNTA), a pioneer in immuno-oncology, today announced that a total of 38 patients were enrolled in newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (TEM-GBM) study, with 25 patients receiving Temferon. Two patients have been enrolled in the TEM-LT long-term follow-up study, surviving three years from the time of 1st surgery. One of these long-term survivors has not exper ...
Arcturus Therapeutics (ARCT) Earnings Call Presentation
2025-07-01 07:08
ARCT-810 Overview - Arcturus is a commercial mRNA medicines company with a pipeline of multiple therapeutic candidates in advanced clinical trial development[7] - ARCT-810 aims to restore OTC enzyme function, potentially preventing neurological damage and the need for liver transplantation in Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency patients[9] - ARCT-810 has received Orphan Drug Designation (FDA), Orphan Medicinal Product Designation (EMA), Fast Track Designation (FDA), and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (FDA)[14, 15, 16, 17] Clinical Trial Results - European Phase 2 study (N = 8; 6 ARCT-810 / 2 placebo) is completed, and the U S Phase 2 study (N = 3 completed to date) is ongoing[20] - Combined analysis of both Phase 2 studies showed mean glutamine levels decreased significantly (N = 8, p-value = 0 0055)[25] - In the Phase 2 Open-label U S Study, mean glutamine levels decreased significantly (N = 3, p-value = 0 004), with all subjects achieving normal levels after three administrations[28] - Interim Phase 2 data from the U S Open Label Study (N = 3) showed a mean RUF (relative ureagenesis function) increase of +14 7% from baseline to 28 days post-fifth dose, from 29 0% (SD 9 1%) to 43 7% (SD 21 7%), which is statistically significant (p-value = 0 026)[31] Safety and Tolerability - ARCT-810 was generally safe and well-tolerated in Phase 2 studies at all tested dose levels, comprising 40 participants to date, including 20 OTC deficient participants[34, 35] KOL Insights - Glutamine rises earlier than ammonia in OTC deficiency and has lower variability, making it a reliable indicator of urea cycle stress[47] - 15N-Ureagenesis assay directly reflects cycle function, providing a clear readout of therapeutic efficacy[47]
摩根大通:中国股票策略-2025 年下半年展望中的下行风险与上行潜力
摩根· 2025-07-01 02:24
Global Markets Strategy 29 June 2025 This material is neither intended to be distributed to Mainland China investors nor to provide securities investment consultancy services within the territory of Mainland China. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. China Equity Strategy 2H25 outlook: downside risks & upside optionality Equity Macro Research Wendy Liu AC (852) 2800-1087 wendy.m.liu@jpmorgan.com J.P. Morgan Securities (A ...
DRC Medicine Ltd. Announces the Business Combination Agreement with Ribbon Acquisition Corp.
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 02:14
Company Overview - DRC Medicine Ltd. is an innovative healthcare and biotechnology company based in Tokyo, Japan, focusing on advanced medical technologies to address global health challenges [3][10] - The company is known for its proprietary Hydro Silver Titanium® technology, which is being developed into therapeutic masks for seasonal allergic rhinitis and a pipeline of In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) kits for infectious diseases and allergen detection [3][10] - DRC Medicine is also negotiating to acquire an innovative ATP-enhancing drug for Parkinson's disease, currently in clinical trials [3][10] Business Combination Agreement - DRC Medicine has entered into a business combination agreement with Ribbon Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, which will lead to DRC becoming publicly traded [2][4] - The proposed transaction implies a pre-money equity value of approximately $350 million for DRC on a fully diluted basis and is expected to provide around $50 million in cash from Ribbon's IPO proceeds [6][8] - Current shareholders of DRC Medicine will retain 100% of their equity and will own approximately 82.91% of the combined company on a pro forma basis, assuming no redemptions by Ribbon's shareholders [6][8] Strategic Focus and Market Trends - The company aims to invest in more IVD kits paired with AI-powered applications to enhance universal diagnostics, addressing the rising demand for better respiratory protection and faster, more accurate IVD kits [4] - DRC's management believes that the growth of airborne allergens, respiratory diseases, and infectious diseases presents significant market opportunities [4] - The combined company is expected to leverage its experienced management team and technology specialists to innovate and expand its healthcare and biotechnology applications in the global market [4]
Dyne Therapeutics Announces Pricing of $200.0 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
Globenewswire· 2025-07-01 01:45
Group 1 - Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. announced a public offering of 24,242,425 shares of common stock at a price of $8.25 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of $200 million before expenses [1] - The offering is expected to close around July 2, 2025, pending customary closing conditions [1] - Dyne has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 3,636,363 shares at the public offering price [1] Group 2 - The offering is conducted under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC on March 5, 2024, which became effective upon filing [3] - A preliminary prospectus supplement has been filed with the SEC, and a final prospectus will also be filed [3] Group 3 - Dyne Therapeutics focuses on developing therapeutics for genetically driven neuromuscular diseases, including myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) [5] - The company is also advancing preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Pompe disease [5]