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Press Release: Sanofi to acquire Vicebio, expanding respiratory vaccines pipeline
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-07-22 05:30
Core Viewpoint - Sanofi has announced the acquisition of Vicebio Ltd, enhancing its respiratory vaccines pipeline with a focus on developing combination vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) [1][2][5] Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves an upfront payment of $1.15 billion, with potential milestone payments of up to $450 million based on development and regulatory achievements [5] - The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approvals [5] Group 2: Technology and Product Pipeline - Vicebio's 'Molecular Clamp' technology stabilizes viral proteins, allowing for quicker development of fully liquid combination vaccines that can be stored at standard refrigeration temperatures (2–8°C) [3][4] - Vicebio's pipeline includes VXB-241, a bivalent vaccine candidate for RSV and hMPV currently in exploratory phase 1 study, and VXB-251, a preclinical trivalent vaccine candidate targeting RSV, hMPV, and parainfluenza virus Type 3 (PIV3) [4] Group 3: Strategic Importance - The acquisition allows Sanofi to expand its offerings in the respiratory vaccines space, providing increased options for physicians and patients by adding a non-mRNA vaccine to its pipeline [2] - Sanofi aims to leverage Vicebio's technology to develop next-generation combination vaccines that could protect older adults against multiple respiratory viruses with a single immunization [4]
Vaxart Announces Trading on OTCQX Best Market
Globenewswire· 2025-07-08 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Vaxart, Inc. has received approval to trade its common stock on the OTCQX Best Market, enhancing transparency and accessibility for investors, following a delisting notice from Nasdaq [1][2]. Company Overview - Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oral recombinant vaccines using a proprietary delivery platform, which allows for storage and shipping without refrigeration [4]. - The company is advancing multiple vaccine candidates targeting infectious diseases, including those for coronavirus, norovirus, influenza, and a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) [4]. Stock Listing Situation - After receiving a delisting notice from Nasdaq, Vaxart has requested a hearing to appeal the decision, with its common stock currently suspended pending the outcome [2][3]. - The company is exploring all options regarding its stock listing while prioritizing shareholder interests [3].
Vaxart Announces Preliminary Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Globenewswire· 2025-06-13 20:52
Core Points - Vaxart, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in a virtual format, where preliminary results indicated that two proposals were approved and two were rejected by stockholders [1][2] - Stockholders voted in favor of the election of six director nominees and the ratification of WithumSmith+Brown, PC as the independent registered public accounting firm [5] - A proposal for an amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split is under evaluation by the company [5] - The company is developing oral recombinant vaccines using its proprietary delivery platform, which allows for storage and shipping without refrigeration [3] - Current development programs include vaccines for coronavirus, norovirus, influenza, and a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) [3] Company Overview - Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on oral recombinant vaccines [3] - The company's proprietary technology includes adenovirus and TLR3 agonists for oral vaccination [3] - Vaxart has filed broad domestic and international patent applications covering its technology [3]
Vaxart's Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Provides Video Update to Stockholders
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-29 12:00
Core Viewpoint - Vaxart, Inc. is urging stockholders to vote in favor of a reverse stock split proposal to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule by the deadline of June 1, 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Reverse Stock Split Proposal - Dr. Sean Tucker, Founder and CSO of Vaxart, emphasizes the importance of voting FOR Proposal No. 2, which would allow the Board of Directors to implement a reverse stock split [1] - The company has provided a fact sheet to clarify misconceptions regarding the reverse stock split proposal [2] - Stockholders who have not yet voted are encouraged to do so by the deadline, and those who previously voted against the proposal can change their vote [2] Group 2: Company Overview - Vaxart is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oral recombinant vaccines using a proprietary delivery platform [4] - The company's vaccines are designed to be administered in pill form, which can be stored and shipped without refrigeration, thus eliminating the risk of needle-stick injury [4] - Current development programs include vaccines for coronavirus, norovirus, influenza, and a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV) [4]
Vaxart Initiates Dosing in 10,000-Participant Portion of Phase 2b COVID-19 Trial
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 12:00
- Study will assess relative efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of Vaxart’s oral pill COVID-19 vaccine candidate against an approved mRNA comparator at 12 months - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) today announced the first patient was dosed in the 10,000-participant portion of its ongoing Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating its oral pill COVID-19 vaccine candidate. “Initiating dosing in the 10,000-participant portion of this study is a significant st ...
Evaxion announces business update and first quarter 2025 financial results
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 11:30
Core Insights - Evaxion A/S is progressing well with its strategy, achieving key milestones and focusing on the execution of its clinical trials and collaborations [2][4][11] - The company is advancing its AI-Immunology™ platform and pipeline, with a focus on personalized cancer vaccines and infectious disease candidates [3][10][31] Business Highlights - The company has achieved the first two milestones for 2025, including the ongoing phase 2 trial of EVX-01 for advanced melanoma, which is expected to yield two-year data in the second half of 2025 [2][4] - Collaboration with MSD on EVX-B2 and EVX-B3 is on track for potential option exercise, which could lead to significant milestone payments and royalties for Evaxion [11][12] Research & Development Update - The phase 2 trial of EVX-01 has shown promising results, with 80% of vaccine targets triggering a tumor-specific immune response, an increase from previous hit rates of 71% and 79% [5][7] - The company is also developing a precision vaccine targeting non-conventional endogenous retrovirus (ERV) tumor antigens, with plans to select a lead candidate in 2025 [7][9] Financial Overview - As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $17.8 million, a significant increase from $6.0 million at the end of 2024, providing a cash runway until mid-2026 [17][27] - The company reported a net loss of $1.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a net income of $1.2 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to changes in financial income [22][30] Equity and Liabilities - Total equity improved to $10.3 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to a negative equity of $(1.7) million at the end of 2024, reflecting the company's strengthened financial position [23][27] - The company is in the process of converting €3.5 million of its €7 million loan from the European Investment Bank into an equity-type instrument, expected to enhance financial flexibility [15][16]
Evaxion to announce business update and first quarter 2025 financial results on May 27, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-05-23 12:00
Company Overview - Evaxion A/S is a clinical-stage TechBio company that specializes in developing AI-Immunology™ powered vaccines [4] - The company utilizes proprietary AI prediction models to decode the human immune system and create novel immunotherapies for cancer, bacterial diseases, and viral infections [4] - Evaxion has a clinical-stage oncology pipeline of personalized vaccines and a preclinical pipeline targeting infectious diseases with high unmet medical needs [4] Upcoming Events - Evaxion will provide a business update and report its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 27, 2025, before the opening of Nasdaq CM [1] - The Executive Management will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 14:30 CET/08:30 EST, which is free and open to the public [2] - Participants can register in advance to receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN code for the conference call [2] Communication and Contact - Mads Kronborg is the Vice President of Investor Relations & Communication at Evaxion, and can be contacted at +45 53 54 82 96 or via email at mak@evaxion.ai [4]
Vaxart Announces Adjournment of Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Globenewswire· 2025-05-21 20:45
Meeting adjourned to June 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time Vaxart encourages all stockholders of record on March 26, 2025 who have not yet voted to do so by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2025 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) (“Vaxart” or the “Company”) announced today that its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) has been adjourned to Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time with respect to all proposals described in ...
Vaxart Approves Resolutions to Narrow Proposed Reverse Split Range and Proposes Reducing Authorized Shares at Future Stockholder Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-05-16 12:00
Company Urges Stockholders to Vote ‘FOR’ Reverse Stock Split Proposal at Upcoming Annual Meeting to Avoid Nasdaq Delisting Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, Support Proposal #2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) today announced that it has filed a supplement to its proxy statement for its Annual Meeting. The board of directors approved the following two items, if Proposal #2 passes: The current authorized number of shares of ...
Vaxart Receives BARDA Approval to Initiate Dosing in 10,000-Participant Portion of Phase 2b COVID-19 Trial
Globenewswire· 2025-05-15 12:00
"We are pleased to receive BARDA approval to move forward with dosing in this large-scale study and expect to dose the first patient in this cohort in the second quarter of 2025," said Steven Lo, Chief Executive Officer of Vaxart. "We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our government partners at HHS and BARDA, whose collaboration is critical to advancing our clinical development program." The Phase 2b trial is a double-blind, multi-center, randomized, comparator-controlled study. It is designe ...