Janus

EQS-News: Immunic Highlights 2023 Accomplishments and Upcoming Milestones

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Friday, January 5, 2024

“With vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) and IMU-856, we have two development programs beyond clinical proof-of-concept which is an outstanding achievement of our entire team.

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  • “With vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) and IMU-856, we have two development programs beyond clinical proof-of-concept which is an outstanding achievement of our entire team.
  • A more thorough review of recent events and upcoming milestones follows:
    Announced a three-tranche private placement of up to $240 million with participation from select new and existing investors today.
  • Immunic believes that this data illustrates biomarker evidence that vidofludimus calcium’s activity extends beyond the previously observed anti-inflammatory effects, further reinforcing its neuroprotective potential.
  • Immunic believes this data provides initial clinical proof-of-concept for an entirely new therapeutic approach to gastrointestinal disorders by promoting regeneration of bowel architecture.

EQS-News: Immunic, Inc. Announces Private Placement of up to $240 Million

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Friday, January 5, 2024

The first tranche is an upfront payment of $80 million at $1.43 per share, which is expected to close on January 8, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

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  • The first tranche is an upfront payment of $80 million at $1.43 per share, which is expected to close on January 8, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
  • The third tranche is conditioned on the same volume weighted average share price levels and minimum trading volumes as the second tranche.
  • Leerink Partners is acting as the lead placement agent and Ladenburg Thalmann is acting as a placement agent in connection with the financing.
  • Immunic has agreed to file a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registering the resale of the securities issued in the private placement.

Immunic Highlights 2023 Accomplishments and Upcoming Milestones

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Friday, January 5, 2024

"With vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) and IMU-856, we have two development programs beyond clinical proof-of-concept which is an outstanding achievement of our entire team.

Key Points: 
  • "With vidofludimus calcium (IMU-838) and IMU-856, we have two development programs beyond clinical proof-of-concept which is an outstanding achievement of our entire team.
  • A more thorough review of recent events and upcoming milestones follows:
    Announced a three-tranche private placement of up to $240 million with participation from select new and existing investors today.
  • Immunic believes that this data illustrates biomarker evidence that vidofludimus calcium's activity extends beyond the previously observed anti-inflammatory effects, further reinforcing its neuroprotective potential.
  • Immunic believes this data provides initial clinical proof-of-concept for an entirely new therapeutic approach to gastrointestinal disorders by promoting regeneration of bowel architecture.

Claris Bio Emerges From Stealth With a New Investor and Prepares for Next Development Stage With Late-Stage Data Expected in 1H24

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Claris, initially funded in 2020, is developing recombinant human variant hepatocyte growth factor, dHGF, to accelerate and improve the quality of corneal healing in patients with corneal eye disease.

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  • Claris, initially funded in 2020, is developing recombinant human variant hepatocyte growth factor, dHGF, to accelerate and improve the quality of corneal healing in patients with corneal eye disease.
  • Oremepermin-α is epitheliotropic, neurotrophic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic, suggesting it could be an efficacious and safe option to treat many current unmet needs in diseases of the cornea.
  • Claris expects to complete enrollment in its late-stage multi-center, randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group study, with a data readout expected in 1H2024.
  • Additional indications of interest that are being actively pursued by Claris, supported by preclinical and clinical data, include limbal stem cell deficiency and pre-existing corneal scar.

R&D Day Highlights Kymera’s Immunology Strategy and Emerging Pipeline of Novel, First-in-Class Oral Degraders Addressing Multiple Highly Prevalent Immuno-inflammatory Diseases

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

As part of its strategy, Kymera is unveiling two new programs that each have the potential to address multiple immune-mediated diseases, each with considerable market potential.

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  • As part of its strategy, Kymera is unveiling two new programs that each have the potential to address multiple immune-mediated diseases, each with considerable market potential.
  • Kymera will share its immunology strategy, including market insights, program updates, new preclinical data and development timelines, at its virtual R&D Day this morning.
  • In addition, at low oral doses, KT-621 demonstrated near full in vivo STAT6 degradation and was well-tolerated in multiple preclinical toxicity studies.
  • Kymera will host a webcast to discuss its emerging immunology pipeline from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Opzelura, ruxolitinib, Date of authorisation: 19/04/2023, Revision: 2, Status: Authorised

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Opzelura, ruxolitinib, Date of authorisation: 19/04/2023, Revision: 2, Status: Authorised

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Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Opzelura, ruxolitinib, Date of authorisation: 19/04/2023, Revision: 2, Status: Authorised

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Sotyktu, deucravacitinib, Date of authorisation: 24/03/2023, Revision: 1, Status: Authorised

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Sotyktu, deucravacitinib, Date of authorisation: 24/03/2023, Revision: 1, Status: Authorised

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Human medicines European public assessment report (EPAR): Sotyktu, deucravacitinib, Date of authorisation: 24/03/2023, Revision: 1, Status: Authorised

Janus International Group Announces Updates to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

The appointments come following the departures of José E Feliciano and Colin Leonard with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) who have been directors since 2021.

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  • The appointments come following the departures of José E Feliciano and Colin Leonard with Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (“Clearlake”) who have been directors since 2021.
  • We believe Janus will be well served with the new director leadership going forward.
  • Tony, Joseph, and Eileen bring a wealth of experience in security, finance, cybersecurity, and technology to the Board, and we look forward to their insights and expertise.
  • On behalf of the entire Board, I would like to thank Clearlake for their steadfast partnership and invaluable insights.

Biora Therapeutics Announces New Patent for its NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery Platform

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biora Therapeutics, Inc .

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biora Therapeutics, Inc .
  • (Nasdaq: BIOR), the biotech company that is reimagining therapeutic delivery, today announced that it received an Issue Notification from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent related to the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) disorders through targeted delivery of JAK inhibitors for its NaviCap™ targeted oral delivery platform under development.
  • 17/313,339, entitled “Treatment of a Disease of the Gastrointestinal Tract with a JAK Inhibitor and Devices,” will issue as US Patent No.
  • The patent covers many JAK inhibitors, including those that are approved or in development for a range of indications.