Core Viewpoint - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. has secured a contract modification to deliver Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (VIGIV) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for smallpox preparedness, highlighting the company's ongoing partnership with the U.S. government [1][2]. Group 1: Contract and Partnership - The contract modification involves additional doses of VIGIV, a treatment for complications arising from smallpox vaccination, under an existing 10-year contract with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) [1]. - This modification follows a recent contract amendment for Botulism Antitoxin Heptavalent (BAT) with ASPR, indicating a broader collaboration between Emergent and the U.S. government in public health preparedness [2]. Group 2: Product Information - VIGIV is indicated for treating complications due to vaccinia vaccination, including severe generalized vaccinia and eczema vaccinatum, but is not indicated for postvaccinial encephalitis [3][4]. - The product has specific contraindications, including isolated vaccinia keratitis and severe allergic reactions to human globulins [4]. Group 3: Safety Information - Important safety information for VIGIV includes potential interactions with glucose monitoring systems, which may lead to falsely elevated blood glucose readings [3]. - Common adverse reactions reported in clinical trials for VIGIV include headache, nausea, rigors, and dizziness, with more than 10% of patients experiencing these effects [6].

GAITHERSBURG, Md., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) today announced the Company will be added to the broad-market Russell 3000® Index, effective after the U.S. market closes on June 27, 2025, as part of the annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. stock indexes. “Inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index is an important milestone in Emergent’s ongoing transformation,” said Joe Papa, president and chief executive officer of Emergent BioSolutions. “This recognition reflects ...

Core Insights - Emergent BioSolutions Inc. announced participation in several upcoming investor conferences, indicating active engagement with the investment community [1][3]. Company Overview - Emergent BioSolutions has a mission to protect and save lives, focusing on delivering solutions for health threats such as smallpox, mpox, botulism, Ebola, anthrax, and opioid overdose emergencies [2]. Upcoming Events - The company will participate in the RBC Global Healthcare Conference on May 20, 2025, with a fireside chat scheduled for 3:35 pm ET, available for virtual attendees via webcast [3]. - Emergent will also present at the Goldman Sachs Leveraged Finance Conference on May 29, 2025, in Dana Point, California [3]. - Additionally, the company is set to present at Benchmark's 5th Annual Healthcare House Call Virtual Investor Conference on May 29, 2025 [3]. - The Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference presentation is scheduled for June 5, 2025, at 1:25 pm ET, also available for virtual participation [3].