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Alvotech Meets Investors and Participates in Fireside Chat At the BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Globenewswire· 2025-05-09 12:00
Company Overview - Alvotech is a global biotech company focused on the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide [3] - The company aims to be a leader in the biosimilar space by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products and services through a fully integrated approach and broad in-house capabilities [3] - Alvotech has launched two biosimilars and has a development pipeline that includes candidates for treating autoimmune disorders, eye disorders, osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, and cancer [3] Strategic Partnerships - Alvotech has formed a network of strategic commercial partnerships to enhance its global reach and leverage local expertise in various markets, including the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and parts of South America, Africa, and the Middle East [3] - Notable commercial partners include Teva Pharmaceuticals, STADA Arzneimittel AG, Fuji Pharma Co., Ltd, and several others across different regions [3] Upcoming Events - Alvotech will participate in the BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from May 13-15, 2025 [1] - The management team will host one-on-one meetings and participate in a fireside chat on May 14, 2025, from 11:40 am to 12:10 pm EDT [1] - A live audio webcast of the fireside chat will be available to the public, with a recording accessible for 90 days post-event [2]
Humacyte to Present First Quarter Financial Results and Provide Corporate Update on May 13, 2025
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-09 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Humacyte, Inc. is set to release its financial results for Q1 2025 on May 13, 2025, and will provide a corporate and financial update during a webcast and conference call [1][2]. Company Overview - Humacyte, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology platform company focused on developing universally implantable, bioengineered human tissues at commercial scale [1][3]. - The company manufactures acellular tissues aimed at treating various diseases, injuries, and chronic conditions [3]. - The FDA approved the Biologics License Application for Humacyte's acellular tissue engineered vessel (ATEV) for vascular trauma in December 2024 [3]. - ATEVs are currently in late-stage clinical trials for additional vascular applications, including arteriovenous access for hemodialysis and peripheral artery disease [3]. - Preclinical development is ongoing for coronary artery bypass grafts, pediatric heart surgery, type 1 diabetes treatment, and other novel cell and tissue applications [3]. - Humacyte's 6mm ATEV for AV access in hemodialysis is notable for being the first product to receive the FDA's Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation and has also received Fast Track designation [3]. - The ATEV has received priority designation for vascular trauma treatment from the U.S. Secretary of Defense [3]. Financial Results Announcement - The financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, will be announced on May 13, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET [2]. - A conference call will be available for U.S. and international investors, with specific dial-in numbers provided [2]. - The webcast will be accessible 15 minutes prior to the call and will be available for replay for at least 30 days [2].
Alvotech Meets Investors and Participates in Fireside Chat At the BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Globenewswire· 2025-05-09 12:00
Alvotech (NASDAQ: ALVO), a global biotech company specializing in the development and manufacture of biosimilar medicines for patients worldwide, announced today its participation in the BofA Securities Healthcare Conference 2025, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 13-15, 2025. Members of the management team will host one-on-one meetings at the conference. Alvotech will also be participating in a fireside chat on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 11:40 am -12:10 pm EDT (15:40-16:10 GMT / 17:40-18:10 CET ...
Pacific Biosciences (PACB) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
ZACKS· 2025-05-09 02:00
Core Insights - Pacific Biosciences of California (PACB) reported a revenue of $37.15 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a decrease of 4.3% year-over-year, but exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.15% [1] - The company's EPS was -$0.15, an improvement from -$0.26 in the same quarter last year, and surpassed the consensus EPS estimate of -$0.19 by 21.05% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Product-Instrument was $11 million, falling short of the estimated $12.21 million, marking a significant decline of 42.1% year-over-year [4] - Revenue from Product reached $31.11 million, slightly above the estimated $30.90 million [4] - Revenue from Service and other sources was $6.04 million, exceeding the estimated $4.97 million, representing a substantial increase of 58.9% year-over-year [4] - Revenue from Product-Consumable was $20.10 million, surpassing the average estimate of $18.69 million, with a year-over-year growth of 25.6% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Pacific Biosciences have declined by 22.1%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 11.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]
Turnstone Biologics Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Recent Corporate Highlights
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-08 22:00
Core Viewpoint - Turnstone Biologics Corp. reported its financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting a significant reduction in R&D expenses and a strategic shift following the discontinuation of the TIDAL-01 clinical studies [1][2][4]. Corporate Updates - In January 2025, the company decided to discontinue all TIDAL-01 clinical studies and is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value [2]. - In March 2025, Turnstone received approval to transfer its shares from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, effective March 31, 2025 [3]. Financial Highlights - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $21.9 million [4]. - R&D expenses for Q1 2025 were $4.4 million, a decrease from $15.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the cessation of clinical development activities [4]. - G&A expenses for Q1 2025 were $4.8 million, slightly down from $4.9 million in Q1 2024 [5]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $11.8 million, compared to a net loss of $19.6 million for the same period in 2024 [5]. - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $9.2 million, down from $20.7 million in Q1 2024 [8]. Balance Sheet Overview - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $27.6 million, down from $40.1 million at the end of 2024 [9]. - Total liabilities decreased to $7.6 million from $8.7 million at the end of 2024 [9]. - The total stockholders' deficit was $20.0 million, down from $31.5 million at the end of 2024 [9].
Teknova(TKNO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 22:00
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Tecnova First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results 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. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw y ...
OmniAb(OABI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 21:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 increased to $4.2 million from $3.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher milestone revenue from GENmAb's clinical program [24] - Operating expenses decreased to $23 million from $26.4 million year-over-year, with R&D expenses down to $12.6 million from $14.6 million [25] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $18.2 million or $0.17 per share, compared to a net loss of $19 million or $0.19 per share in Q1 2024 [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of active partners grew to 95, with new deals signed with Harvard's Weiss Institute, Takis Biotech, and Orion Corporation [9] - Total active programs increased to 378, with 33 active clinical programs and approved products as of the end of Q1 [10][11] - The company expects 5 to 7 new entries into clinical development for the year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The exploration partner access program was launched, allowing partners to purchase exploration instruments for their labs, indicating a strategic move to enhance partner offerings [7][15] - The company anticipates that the exploration program will create new revenue streams and enhance partner workflows [21][46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on driving innovation in drug discovery and enhancing its technology offerings [7][8] - The launch of the exploration partner access program is seen as a strategic enhancement to the existing offerings, aimed at creating long-term value for stakeholders [22] - The company is committed to growing its business with a focus on value creation and long-term profitability [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong start to 2025, with continued deal flow and a growing pipeline of partnered programs [6] - The company noted that the FDA's recent announcement regarding animal testing could streamline the entry of antibody-based medicines into the clinic, potentially benefiting the industry [68] Other Important Information - The company implemented a reduction in force in early February, resulting in an additional cash outlay of approximately $1 million in Q1, but expects lower expenses going forward [27] - The guidance for 2025 revenue remains between $20 million and $25 million, excluding contributions from the exploration program [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: What trends contributed to the strong number of program starts this quarter? - Management attributed the strong program starts to continued innovation and the launch of new technologies, with existing partners also starting new programs [32] Question: Is the exploration platform exclusively for existing partners? - Yes, the exploration partner access program is available only to partners within the OmniAb ecosystem [35] Question: What are the potential revenue opportunities from the exploration program? - Management indicated that while specific numbers are difficult to predict, early feedback from partners has been positive, and the program is expected to create new revenue streams [40][46] Question: How does the FDA's decision to move away from animal testing impact the business? - Management clarified that the FDA's announcement is separate from their offerings, but it could facilitate faster entry of antibody-based medicines into the clinic, which is seen as a potential benefit [68] Question: Will there be additional AI-driven platform offerings for customers? - Management confirmed that there are ongoing efforts to build out additional computational and AI-driven offerings, leveraging the data generated from the exploration platform [72]
Zymeworks(ZYME) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $22.6 million for Q1 2025, a decrease from a net loss of $31.7 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased revenue [11] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $27.1 million, significantly up from $10 million in Q1 2024, driven by milestone revenues and development support [11][12] - Operating expenses increased to $52.7 million in Q1 2025 from $47.3 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a 10% rise [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Milestone revenue included $14 million from GSK and $3.1 million from Daiichi Sankyo, contributing to the overall revenue growth [11] - Research and development expenses rose to $35.7 million in Q1 2025 from $32 million in Q1 2024, mainly due to increased costs associated with ZW251 and other preclinical research [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates increased royalty revenue from the potential approval of zanadatumab for advanced HER2 positive biliary tract cancer, with a final decision expected soon [10] - The company is also looking forward to presenting data at several upcoming medical conferences, which may enhance its market presence [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes a disciplined approach to cash burn and pipeline management, focusing on evidence-based decisions tied to clinical validation [8] - The R&D strategy includes advancing a diverse pipeline of ADCs and T cell engagers, with a focus on unmet needs in oncology and immunology [36][40] - The company plans to submit an IND for ZW251 by mid-2025, marking a significant milestone in its development strategy [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the dynamic biotech environment while delivering shareholder value [7][8] - The company remains well-capitalized with $321.6 million in cash and equivalents, projected to fund operations into the second half of 2027 [14][38] - Management highlighted the importance of clinical progress and disciplined capital allocation in creating long-term shareholder value [40] Other Important Information - The company presented six posters at the AACR annual meeting, showcasing advancements in its R&D pipeline [16][35] - The recent appointment of Dr. Sabine McCann as Senior VP of Clinical Development is expected to enhance the company's clinical strategy [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the base case assumptions regarding milestone royalty revenues? - Management emphasized the importance of capital allocation and expressed excitement about the progress made by partners Jazz and Beijing, which could impact future revenues [44][46] Question: Can you provide details on the cytokine induction data for ZW209? - The design of ZW209 allows for localized T cell activation, which may limit cytokine release syndrome, presenting a favorable safety profile compared to other approaches [50][52] Question: How do you view the impact of ex-US patients in the Horizon GEA trial? - Management noted that there is generally no significant difference in efficacy across ethnicities, but they are monitoring the data closely [58][60] Question: What is the expectation for the KLK2 bispecific update at ASCO? - Management indicated that they are looking forward to the data presentation and highlighted the financial interest in the partnership with J&J [63][64] Question: How many internal programs can the company support? - The company can handle approximately five internal programs through phase one and about ten preclinical programs at any one time [87]
Cava Healthcare Appoints Barbara Sharp As Chief Executive Officer And As A Director
Thenewswire· 2025-05-08 21:00
Vancouver, British Columbia, May 8th, 2025 – TheNewswire - CAVA Healthcare Inc, (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Sharp as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. She has also been appointed to serve as a Director of the Company until next Annual General Meeting.Barbara brings a wealth of leadership experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with a career spanning over three decades in executive management, labour relations, conflict res ...
INmune Bio Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Results and Provides Business Update
Globenewswire· 2025-05-08 20:10
Conference Call Today at 4:30pm ETBOCA RATON, Fla., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INmune Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: INMB) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company targeting inflammation and immunology through the innate immune system, today announces its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provides a business update. Q1 2025 and Recent Corporate Highlights DN-TNF Platform Highlights (XPro™): Top-line results from the MINDFuL phase 2 trial in Alzheimer’s expected in the secon ...