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Radiopharm Receives Strategic Investment for up to A$18 million
June 19, 2024
Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (ASX:RAD) (Radiopharm or the Company), a developer of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical products, has entered into strategic agreements with Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (LNTH.NASDAQ), a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company, and its affiliates (Lantheus). Lantheus has agreed to make an initial equity investment of A$7.5 million (US$4.99 million) and will have an option to invest a further A$7.5 million (US$5 million) within 6 months on the same terms. Additionally, Radiopharm has agreed to transfer two of its early preclinical assets to Lantheus for A$3.0 million (US$2.0 million) pursuant to a separate transfer and development agreement.
- Lantheus has agreed to make an initial strategic equity investment of A$7.5 million in Radiopharm
- Offer price for the shares of A$0.05 represents a 47% premium to the last closing price of $0.034 on 19 June 2024
- Option for Lantheus to invest a further A$7.5m within 6 months on the same terms
- Lantheus will also secure rights to two early preclinical assets in exchange for an A$3m upfront payment pursuant to a transfer and development agreement
The net proceeds of Lantheus’ investment will be used by the Company for drug manufacturing, clinical trials and general working capital.
Subject to shareholder approval for the purposes of ASX Listing Rule 7.1, under a subscription agreement entered into with Radiopharm (Subscription Agreement), Lantheus has subscribed for up to:
a) A$7.5 million (US$4.99 million) at A$0.05 (US$0.033) per share;
b) unlisted options with a six-month term after the date the subscription shares are issued to invest up to an additional A$7.5 million (US$5 million) at A$0.05 (US$0.033) per share; and
c) one option for every four shares subscribed for (inclusive of any shares further subscribed for in the next six months), exercisable at A$0.06 per option expiring in August 2026.
Under a separate transfer and development agreement, Radiopharm has assigned and sub- licensed two of its preclinical assets to Lantheus for A$3.0 million (US$2.0 million). Assets covered under the agreement are a TROP2 targeting nanobody and a LRRC15 targeting mAb.
B. Riley Securities is acting as financial advisor to the Company on the Lantheus transactions.
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This article includes content from Radiopharm Theranostics, licensed for the purpose of publishing on Investing News Australia. This article does not constitute financial product advice. It is your responsibility to perform proper due diligence before acting upon any information provided here. Please refer to our full disclaimer here.
01 July
Investor Webinar – 3pm AEST Tuesday 2 July
Radiopharm Theranostics (ASX:RAD, “Radiopharm” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oncology radiopharmaceuticals for areas of high unmet medical need, is pleased to announce that CEO and Managing Director Riccardo Canevari and Executive Chairman Paul Hopper will conduct an investor webinar to provide an update following announcement of the Company’s $70 million capital raising.
When: 3pm AEST, Tuesday 2 July 2024
Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wcKESuixTf2e5TRIwVAW_Q
Upon registering attendees will receive an email containing information about joining the webinar. A recording will be available at the above link soon after the conclusion of the live session, with the replay to also be made available via Radiopharm’s website and social media channels.
Questions can be sent in advance of the webinar to matt@nwrcommunications.com.au.
About Radiopharm Theranostics
Radiopharm Theranostics is a clinical stage radiotherapeutics company developing a world-class platform of innovative radiopharmaceutical products for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in areas of high unmet medical need. Radiopharm has been listed on ASX (RAD) since November 2021. The company has a pipeline of distinct and highly differentiated platform technologies spanning peptides, small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for use in cancer, in pre-clinical and clinical stages of development from some of the world’s leading universities and institutes. The pipeline has been built based on the potential to be first-to-market or best-in-class. Learn more at Radiopharmtheranostics.com.
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25 June
Oncology Stocks: 8 Biggest NASDAQ Companies in 2024
The wide-ranging oncology market covers every area of cancer care, from diagnosis to treatment.
Coming in only after cardiovascular disease, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide; unsurprisingly, oncology is one of the biggest sectors in the life science space. With that in mind, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies alike are working to develop best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of various cancers, including lung, breast and prostate cancer.
At this point, their work is far from finished — Fortune Business Insights projects that the global oncology market will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 11.3 percent to reach US$518.25 billion in 2032.
As the global oncology market grows, investors who want exposure to companies working to treat cancer should consider taking a look at biotech and pharma companies with a focus on oncology drugs and testing.
This list of the biggest oncology stocks on the NASDAQ was generated using TradingViews's stock screener. The companies are listed in order of market cap, and all figures below were current as of June 19, 2024.
1. AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN)
Market cap: US$244.56 billion; current share price: US$78.42
First on this list of the top NASDAQ oncology companies by market cap is multinational pharma and biotech firm AstraZeneca, which also specializes in several other therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous system and pain control. The company is aiming to strengthen its position in the oncology market by more than doubling its cancer drug offerings by 2030.
AstraZeneca has several partnerships with other pharma companies, including Merck (NYSE:MRK). The pair brought PARP-inhibitor LYNPARZA to market as a monotherapy and in combination to address multiple cancer types, including in certain breast, prostate, pancreatic and ovarian tumors. The drug’s revenues for these indications are expected to reach US$4 billion by 2027, representing more than 68 percent of the projected global PARP inhibitors market for that year.
2. Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN)
Market cap: US$164.14 billion; current share price: US$305.99
One of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, Amgen uses advanced human genetics to develop and manufacture therapeutics targeting oncological diseases, including a range of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
Amgen is advancing a robust pipeline with several mid- to late-stage candidates, including drug candidates targeting leukemia, colorectal cancer and solid tumors. Amgen's oncology portfolio includes first-in-class Bispecific T-cell Engager (BiTE) therapy Blincyto, which in June received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the consolidation phase.
This is the second BiTE therapy from Amgen to gain FDA approval. The company's Imdelltra (tarlatamab) got the nod in May for treating adult patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer with disease progression on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.
3. Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY)
Market cap: US$119.61 billion; current share price: US$47.22
Based in France, Sanofi is developing new technologies based on molecular oncology, immuno-oncology and genomic medicine platforms targeting some of the most difficult-to-treat cancers. The company's oncology strategy encompasses four disease areas: blood cancers, including multiple myeloma; skin cancers; lung cancers; and breast cancer and other hormone-positive cancers.
Sanofi's oncology pipeline includes 13 drug candidates in clinical development, with a focus on solid tumors, leukemia, and myeloma. In June, the company shared positive data from its Phase 3 IMROZ regimen study of Sarclisa (isatuximab) in combination with standard-of-care bortezomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (VRd) followed by Sarclisa-Rd. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in the risk of disease progression or death by 40 percent when compared to VRd followed by Rd alone.
4. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN)
Market cap: US$114.48 billion; current share price: US$1,039.11
Biotech leader Regeneron Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes medicines targeting cancer, pain and a wide variety of diseases, including inflammatory, cardiovascular, metabolic, hematologic and rare diseases.
The company’s drug candidate portfolio includes 18 clinical-stage programs targeting various cancers, including solid tumors, prostate cancer, cervical cancer and metastatic melanoma. Its 12 FDA approved drugs include Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer.
In an effort to expand its cell therapy research, Regeneron acquired biotech 2Seventy Bio’s (NASDAQ:TSVT) cancer drug pipeline earlier this year.
“Our expertise in antibody technologies and emerging genetics capabilities, combined with 2seventy’s cell therapy platforms, presents a significant opportunity to address cancer and other serious diseases in new and impactful ways,” said George Yancopoulos, Regeneron’s chief scientific officer, in a statement.
5. Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD)
Market cap: US$78.68 billion; current share price: US$63.15
Global biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences is in the business of developing breakthrough medicines to prevent and treat serious conditions such as HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Last year, the company built up its early oncology pipeline with the acquisition of biotech firm XinThera and its portfolio of small molecule inhibitors targeting PARP1.
One of Gilead's biggest successes is Yescarta, a CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancer and the first such therapy for certain types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Earlier this year, Reuters reported that improvements in its manufacturing process will allow the company "to quadruple production of its cell therapy cancer treatments by 2026."
6. Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA)
Market cap: US$51.05 billion; current share price: US$133.27
Moderna is a leader in applied mRNA science with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics. Its mRNA platform harnesses the body's immune system to identify and kill cancer cells, including individualized mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines.
In June, Moderna and Merck released positive three-year data from a clinical study evaluating the use of an experimental vaccine in combination with Merck's FDA-approved Keytruda in the treatment of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. The data showed improved survival rates and long-lasting efficacy.
7. BioNTech (NASDAQ:BNTX)
Market cap: US$20.51 billion; current share price: US$86.27
Biopharma BioNTech is advancing immunotherapies for serious diseases, including various forms of cancer. The company’s oncology portfolio includes mRNA-based therapies, CAR-T cell therapies and targeted cancer antibodies.
BioNTech has a collaboration deal with China-based biotech company Duality Biologics to develop, manufacture and license multiple antibody-drug conjugate candidates targeting solid tumors. Early this year, the FDA granted fast track designation for one of them, the candidate BNT325/DB-1305 for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer or primary peritoneal cancer in patients who have previously received one to three systemic treatment regimens.
However, in mid-June the FDA placed a partial hold on the Phase 1 trial for the candidate after BioNTech disclosed the deaths of three patients due to “treatment-related adverse effects.” The partial hold prevents the enrollment of any new US patients in the study.
“The fact that patients already enrolled in the Phase I BNT326/YL202 study will continue to receive the drug suggested that the FDA’s concerns were manageable,” commented John Newman, PhD, a senior biotechnology analyst with Canaccord Genuity.
8. Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN)
Market cap: US$17.22 billion; current share price: US$108.10
Illumina develops, manufactures and markets life science tools and integrated systems that enable the implementation of genomic solutions for the healthcare sector with a focus on oncology testing, genetic disease testing, reproductive health and research. The company is expanding its next-generation sequencing oncology portfolio to help clinical cancer researchers estimate tumor mutational burden, identify neoantigens and study innovative therapies to boost the immune response.
In January, Illumina announced an expansion of its collaboration with Janssen Research & Development for the development of the latter's novel molecular residual disease assay. The assay is based on using whole-genome sequencing for multi-cancer research for the detection of circulating tumor DNA. The purpose is to better understand how oncological diseases can persist reoccur following treatment, and it will look at samples "from patients previously diagnosed with cancer across multiple solid tumor indications," according to the release.
This is an updated version of an article first published by the Investing News Network in 2018.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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25 June
Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (ASX: RAD) – Reinstatement to Quotation
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The suspension of trading in the securities of Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (‘RAD’) will be lifted immediately following the release by RAD of an announcement regarding its capital raising.
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25 June
Radiopharm Theranostics Completes A$70 Million Placement
Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (ASX:RAD), a developer of a world-class platform of radiopharmaceutical products for both diagnostic and therapeutic uses, has received firm commitments to raise approximately A$70.0 million (before costs) by way of a placement (the Placement) comprised of international and Australian institutional and industry investors, including Lantheus Holdings (“Lantheus”) and specialist US healthcare investors.
- Radiopharmaceutical industry leader, Lantheus Holdings, Inc., has agreed to make an initial strategic equity investment of A$7.5m at A$0.05 per share, which represents a 47% premium to last closing price of A$0.034 on 19 June 2024
- Two Tranche Placement to raise an additional A$62.5m, taking total amount raised under the placement to A$70.0m
- Offer price for shares issued under the balance of the placement of A$0.04 represents an 18% premium to the last closing price
- Participation from leading international institutional investors including US specialist healthcare investors
- Net proceeds are expected to fully fund the current clinical programs until the end of 2026
- Executive Chair, Paul Hopper, to participate in the placement with A$3.0 million investment, subject to shareholder approval
- Option for Lantheus to invest a further A$7.5m within 6 months on the same terms
- Lantheus will also secure rights to two early preclinical assets in exchange for an A$3m upfront payment pursuant to a transfer and development agreement
As part of the Placement, as announced on 20 June 2024 and subject to shareholder approval, Lantheus has subscribed for:
- a) A$7.5 million (US$4.99 million) at A$0.05 (US$0.033) per share;
- b) unlisted options with a six-month term after the date the subscription shares are issued to invest up to an additional A$7.5 million (US$5 million) at A$0.05 (US$0.033) per share; and
- c) one option for every four shares subscribed for (inclusive of any shares further subscribed for in the next six months), exercisable at A$0.06 per option expiring in August 2026, (together, “Lantheus Interests”).
Riccardo Canevari, Radiopharm’s Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, said “We are delighted to complete this significant capital raise which will allow us to accelerate the development of our portfolio, as well as provide an expected cash runway to the end of 2026. To have attracted investment from Lantheus, one of the radiopharmaceutical industry’s leading companies, is a solid endorsement of RAD’s potential. We look forward to working closely with Lantheus in the coming years.”
As announced on 20 June 2024, and separate to the Placement, under a separate transfer and development agreement, RAD has agreed to assign and sub-license two of its preclinical assets to Lantheus for A$3.0 million (US$2.0 million). Assets covered under the agreement are a TROP2 targeting nanobody and a LRRC15 targeting mAb.
“We are pleased to make a strategic investment in RAD and partner with them to further expand our innovative pipeline,” said Brian Markison, Chief Executive Officer of Lantheus. “Radiopharmaceutical theranostics are changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated, yet we still have more work to do and are inspired to further advance this field with these two preclinical oncology assets.”
An Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) to approve the Lantheus Interests, second tranche component of the Placement (as described further below), and all options offered under the capital raising is anticipated to be held in early August 2024.
Bell Potter Securities Limited acted as lead manager to the capital raising and B. Riley Securities Inc acted as US placement agent. B. Riley Securities is acting as financial advisor to the Company on the Lantheus transactions.
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This article includes content from Radiopharm Theranostics, licensed for the purpose of publishing on Investing News Australia. This article does not constitute financial product advice. It is your responsibility to perform proper due diligence before acting upon any information provided here. Please refer to our full disclaimer here.
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20 June
Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (ASX: RAD) – Trading Halt
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The securities of Radiopharm Theranostics Limited (‘RAD’) will be placed in trading halt at the request of RAD, pending it releasing an announcement. Unless ASX decides otherwise, the securities will remain in trading halt until the earlier of the commencement of normal trading on Monday, 24 June 2024 or when the announcement is released to the market.
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19 June
Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Stocks: 3 Biggest NASDAQ Companies in 2024
Alzheimer’s disease treatment stocks are focused on Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disorder that results in declining memory and thinking skills and typically affects people in their mid-60s.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, neurons in other areas of the brain also begin to deteriorate as Alzheimer’s disease gets worse, resulting in the loss of basic human functions and overall cognitive impairment.
This condition affects more than 6.9 million people in the US alone; it’s also the most common form of dementia and is the seventh leading cause of death in America. Treatments are available to alleviate Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, but because they do not affect the underlying causes of this neurodegenerative disease, they’re only a bandaid solution.
Alzheimer’s disease therapies that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include: rivastigmine by Novartis (NYSE:NVS); galantamine, developed by Janssen, a division of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ); donepezil by Pfizer (NYSE:PFE); and AbbVie's (NYSE:ABBV) memantine.
Since there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, death is often the result for patients as the ailment causes brain deterioration. And unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease is rising in prevalence — a report from Research and Markets suggests that the global Alzheimer’s disease treatment market will be worth a significant US$9.78 billion by 2029 as more patients need treatment, and as more investments are made in biomarkers for diagnosis and drug development.
Here the Investing News Network takes a look at the biggest Alzheimer’s disease treatment stocks on the NASDAQ. Companies are listed in order of market cap from largest to smallest, and all data was current as of June 19, 2024.
1. Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB)
Market cap: US$32.56 billion; current share price: US$223.65
The first NASDAQ-listed Alzheimer's drug company on this list is Massachusetts-based Biogen, a pioneer in the field of neuroscience. The firm is focused on developing, manufacturing and marketing therapies aimed at treating serious neurological, neurodegenerative, autoimmune and rare diseases.
The global biotechnology firm’s research areas include Alzheimer's disease and dementia. However, the launch of Biogen's FDA-approved Alzheimer’s disease drug Aduhelm faced a lot of pushback in 2022, both from the market and from Congress, over what was viewed as a hasty fast-track approval process and exorbitant costs to patients.
Last year, Biogen gave it another go, this time with Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, which the FDA has approved under its accelerated approval pathway. The drug was jointly developed by Biogen and Tokyo-based pharmaceutical company Eisai (OTC Pink:ESALF,TSE:4523). It is for patients with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, and is the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease to win FDA approval.
Biogen's earnings report for Q1 shows that during the quarter the number of patients using lecanemab increased nearly 2.5 times from the end of 2023. At the same time, sales of the Alzheimer's drug came in at US$19 million for the period; that's compared to US$10 million from sales generated in 2023.
2. Intra-Cellular Therapies (NASDAQ:ITCI)
Market cap: US$7.97 billion; current share price: US$75.48
Biopharma company Intra-Cellular Therapies is taking an intracellular approach to developing therapies for patients with complex psychiatric and neurologic diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Intra-Cellular Therapies is currently evaluating ITI-1284-ODT-SL, a deuterated form of lumateperone that comes in an oral disintegrating tablet; Phase 2 clinical trials of the drug have been initiated for both agitation and psychosis in patients with probable Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Cerevel Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CERE)
Market cap: US$7.63 billion; current share price: US$41.85
Neuroscience company Cerevel Therapeutics is focused on treating brain conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, schizophrenia, epilepsy and panic disorder.
The firm’s drug candidate pipeline has five clinical-stage investigational therapies, including emraclidine for the treatment of both schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease psychosis.
In the third quarter of 2022, the FDA granted fast-track designation to emraclidine for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer's disease psychosis. This second potential indication for the drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials in healthy elderly volunteers.
Pharma giant AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) plans to acquire Cerevel by mid-2024 in a deal valued at US$8.7 billion.
This is an updated version of an article first published by the Investing News Network in 2019.
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Securities Disclosure: I, Melissa Pistilli, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
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