Why did Biogen pay up for Apellis Pharmaceuticals?

Because this may be less about buying a drug and more about buying a nephrology platform.

Our latest argues that kidney disease is starting to look like biotech’s next strategic battleground, and that Biogen’s Apellis deal may be an early signal of where the industry is heading.

Read more: https://biotech.industryexaminer.com/biogen-apellis-kidney-disease-nephrology-biotech/

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Biogen’s $5.6 Billion Apellis Deal Is Really a Bet on Kidney Disease - Biotech Industry Examiner

The acquisition gives Biogen near-term revenue, but the more important prize may be something pharma rarely gets to buy fully formed: a nephrology commercial

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South Korean biotech firm Alteogen secures exclusive license deal with Biogen for subcutaneous formulation technology, potentially worth up to $549 million in milestones plus royalties, with $20 million upfront payment for developing two biopharmaceutical products using ALT-B4 platform and HybrozymeTM technology.
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Alteogen Signs Subcutaneous Formulation Technology Deal with Biogen Worth Up to 870 Billion Won

South Korean biotech firm Alteogen secures exclusive license deal with Biogen for subcutaneous formulation technology, potentially worth up to $549 million in milestones plus royalties, with $20 million upfront payment for developing two biopharmaceutical products using ALT-B4 platform and HybrozymeTM technology.

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Tin vui cho bệnh nhân ALS! Biogen đã triển khai Tofersen, liệu pháp nhắm trực tiếp vào gen SOD1 tại Trung Quốc, mở ra hy vọng mới trong điều trị. Mũi tiêm đầu tiên đã được thực hiện tại Bệnh viện Tam Hiệp, đánh dấu bước tiến quan trọng. #ALS #Tofersen #GenTherapy #Biogen #Yhoc https://ift.tt/XcnHhtD
Phương pháp điều trị gen ALS đột phá được triển khai tại Trung Quốc - Thế Giới Trong Tầm Tay

Biogen triển khai Tofersen tại Trung Quốc, loại thuốc nhắm mục tiêu gen đầu tiên dành cho ALS do đột biến SOD1, đánh dấu đột phá trong điều trị.

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Sage therapeutics verwerpt overnamebod van biogen ter waarde van $469 miljoen

Sage Therapeutics, een biotechnologiebedrijf, heeft het overnamebod van Biogen van de hand gewezen. Het bod, dat $469 miljoen waard is, werd door de raad van b

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Fda keurt maandelijkse dosis leqembi goed voor alzheimerpatiënten

De Amerikaanse Food and Drug Administration (FDA) heeft een belangrijke stap gezet in de behandeling van de ziekte van Alzheimer door de goedkeuring van een ma

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Zimmer Biomet ($ZBH) reported EPS of $1.74, matching the forecast of $1.74. Revenue was $1.82B, slightly exceeding the expected $1.8B.

Global Payments ($GPN) achieved EPS of $3.08, just below the forecast of $3.09. Revenue reached $2.6B, surpassing the anticipated $2.38B.

Biogen ($BIIB) posted EPS of $4.08, exceeding the forecast of $3.77. Revenue was $2.47B, slightly above the expected $2.43B.

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Two new drugs, the first capable of slowing down the debilitating progression of Alzheimer's disease, have become embroiled in one of the biggest medical controversies in recent years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/09/21/world/science-health/alzheimers-drugs-controversy/ #worldnews #sciencehealth #dementia #aging #alzheimer039s #eisai #biogen #elililly #drugs #medicine #brain
Revolution or mirage? Controversy surrounds new Alzheimer's drugs

For defenders, the drugs represent a real chance to fight the disease. For detractors, they are a disappointment after a long line of costly failures.

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Biogen $BIIB: Q2 EPS of $5.28 beat the forecast of $4.01. Revenue was $2.47B vs. $2.39B expected. #Biogen

Iron Mountain $IRM: Q2 EPS matched the forecast at $0.42. Revenue was $1.53B vs. $1.5B expected. #IronMountain #Earnings #Stocks

European Medicines Agency approves 14 new medicines but rejects new Alzheimer’s drug

The EU’s Medicines Agency (EMA) rejects market authorisation for early intervention Alzheimer’s treatment

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