Bristol Myers Squibb Reports First Quarter Financial Results for 2026

On April 30, 2026 Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) reported first quarter 2026 financial results.

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Visit the company’s Investor Relations website at View Source to view the detailed first quarter 2026 earnings press release and investor presentation.

The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast for analysts and investors at 8:00 a.m. ET today, April 30, 2026, which is accessible here. Company executives will review financial results with the investment community during the call.

A replay of the webcast will be available at View Source approximately three hours after the conference call concludes.

(Press release, Bristol-Myers Squibb, APR 30, 2026, View Source [SID1234664961])

Bicycle Therapeutics Reports Recent Business Progress and First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

On April 30, 2026 Bicycle Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: BCYC), a pharmaceutical company pioneering a new and differentiated class of therapeutics based on its proprietary bicyclic peptide (Bicycle) technology, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided recent corporate updates.

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"The data we reported in the first quarter continues to provide further validation of the potential of our Bicycle technology to deliver oncology therapeutics with improved benefit/risk profiles compared to existing modalities," said Bicycle CEO Kevin Lee, Ph.D. "We are excited by the emerging profile of our EphA2 drug conjugate, nuzefatide pevedotin, which we have now tested in over 150 patients to date, both as a monotherapy and in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor. Nuzefatide has been shown to be generally well tolerated at clinically active doses, in contrast to previous attempts to drug this target with other modalities. We believe these data, together with those presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper), provide a strong rationale for advancing the development of nuzefatide in pancreatic cancer, and we are pleased to have recently dosed our first patient in our Phase 2 trial. In addition to this, the preliminary data we have reported from our Duravelo-2 program demonstrate zelenectide pevedotin to also be clinically active with a differentiated safety profile, providing convincing evidence that Bicycle drug conjugates may exhibit a fundamentally different tolerability profile to that seen with antibody-based approaches, and support our mission of helping patients not only to live longer but also to live well."

Dr. Lee added: "Following a strategic reprioritization in the first quarter, we are converting the Duravelo-2 trial into a randomized Phase 2 trial, allowing us to focus our internal resources on our emerging pipeline of next-generation therapeutics, including nuzefatide and Bicycle-based radiotherapeutics and imaging agents. We look forward to presenting initial dose selection data from our Duravelo-2 trial at the upcoming 2026 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting and will continue to evaluate the best path for this program as the data continues to mature."

First Quarter 2026 and Recent Events

Data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026 demonstrates significant opportunities for nuzefatide pevedotin (nuzefatide), formerly BT5528, a potentially first-in-class EphA2 targeting Bicycle Drug Conjugate (BDC), in EphA2 expressing cancers.
Nuzefatide Phase 1/2 data show a differentiated safety profile in combination with nivolumab in metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) patients as well as promising anti-tumor activity. As of the February 9, 2026 data cutoff, results from the Phase 1/2 trial evaluating nuzefatide 6.5mg/m2 once every two weeks (Q2W) plus nivolumab 480mg once every four weeks (Q4W) in 14 patients with mUC who had previously progressed on a checkpoint inhibitor (10 while on enfortumab vedotin) showed:
40% confirmed overall response rate (ORR) (4/10) among patients with EphA2+ tumors and 100% confirmed ORR (3/3) among patients with EphA2+ tumors that were monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE)-naïve.
Patients who achieved a partial response (PR) or at least 16 weeks of stable disease (SD) were on treatment for a minimum of 56 weeks and most continued on treatment at the time of the data cut-off.
Nuzefatide in combination with nivolumab was generally well tolerated with no Grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) of clinical interest and no TRAEs of hemorrhage observed. Only one dose-limiting toxicity of Grade 3 fatigue that lasted for five days was reported and improved to Grade 1 without dose reduction.
Preclinical assessment of nuzefatide anti-tumor activity in patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Expression of EphA2 was found in all 16 PDAC PDX models. Of the 14 PDAC PDX models assessed for anti-tumor activity, 10 models were sensitive to nuzefatide, six of which showed high sensitivity.
Preclinical assessment of nuzefatide anti-tumor activity in cell-line-derived xenograft (CDX) models of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Nuzefatide demonstrated potent preclinical anti-tumor activity in EphA2-expressing CDX models of HNSCC.
Altogether, Bicycle Therapeutics believes that these data highlight significant opportunities for nuzefatide in EphA2 expressing cancers, including pancreatic cancer.

In March 2026, Bicycle Therapeutics began enrolling a Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of nuzefatide in adult patients with recurrent PDAC, and the first patient was successfully dosed in April 2026. Bicycle Therapeutics has determined 8mg/m2 Q2W as the preferred dose for the trial.

Additional human imaging data of a Bicycle Imaging Agent (BIA) targeting EphA2 in patients with PDAC presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2026. The German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), part of a cooperative network with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), presented human imaging data conducted with a Bicycle molecule targeting EphA2 labelled with gallium-68 (EphA2 BIA). Seven patients with histologically confirmed PDAC underwent PET/CT imaging up to three hours post injection of the EphA2 BIA. Data demonstrated rapid tumor uptake in six out of seven patients with excretion primarily via the kidneys. EphA2 BIA PET imaging successfully detected multiple liver, bone, lymph node, and peritoneal metastases.
These data are representative of the results seen in 15 out of 18 patients with PDAC who have undergone EphA2 BIA imaging to date. Bicycle Therapeutics believes these data validate the potential of EphA2 as a novel target in the treatment of cancer, demonstrate the translatability of preclinical data and highlight the potential of Bicycle molecules for targeted radioligand therapies and radiopharmaceutical imaging.

Promising Duravelo-2 data and multiple potential regulatory pathways provide a range of options for a Phase 3 trial and potential commercialization of zelenectide pevedotin (zelenectide) in mUC. Initial dose selection data from the Duravelo-2 trial demonstrate response rates comparable to those published for existing standards of care, with physician assessed ORR of 65%, blinded independent central review (BICR) confirmed ORR of 58% at the 27-week cutoff and a differentiated safety profile. Subsequent to the 27-week cutoff, an additional confirmed BICR response was observed, which would result in an ORR of 62%. Zelenectide at 6mg/m2 two weeks on, one week off demonstrated a differentiated safety profile with only one patient discontinuing therapy due to a TRAE at the 27-week cutoff.
While Bicycle Therapeutics evaluates preliminary regulatory feedback from the European Medicines Agency, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, and the potential paths for this program, the company is converting the ongoing Duravelo-2 trial to a randomized Phase 2 trial and deprioritized the program for internal development.

Bicycle Therapeutics will present initial Duravelo-2 dose selection data at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, taking place May 29-June 2 in Chicago.

Strategic reprioritization focuses on promising pipeline of next-generation therapeutics. In March 2026, Bicycle Therapeutics initiated a strategic reprioritization in order to focus its resources on its promising pipeline of next-generation therapeutics, including nuzefatide, as well as its emerging Bicycle conjugate pipeline, including BRCs. As part of the reprioritization, Bicycle Therapeutics seeks to discontinue the Phase 1/2 Duravelo-3 trial for zelenectide in NECTIN4-amplified breast cancer and the Phase 1/2 Duravelo-4 trial for zelenectide in NECTIN4-amplified non-small cell lung cancer. Enrollment for these trials is closed, and patients currently enrolled will complete their course of treatment. In addition, Bicycle Therapeutics announced a workforce reduction pursuant to which it expects to reduce its workforce by approximately 30%. Anticipated annual operational savings related to the workforce reduction and strategic reprioritization are expected to reduce annual operating expenses by approximately 50% based on the company’s current plans. These actions are expected to extend Bicycle Therapeutics’ cash runway by approximately two years, into 2030.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cash and cash equivalents were $559.5 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $628.1 million as of December 31, 2025. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents is primarily due to cash used in operations, including cash payments for clinical program activities.
Collaboration revenue was $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $10.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in collaboration revenue of $9.1 million was primarily due to the termination of our collaboration programs with Genentech and Novartis.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $48.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $59.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in expense of $10.2 million was primarily due to decreased clinical program expenses for zelenectide and share-based compensation due to our workforce reduction, offset by lower U.K. R&D tax credits period over period.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $17.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $21.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease in expense of $3.6 million was primarily due to decreased professional and consulting fees and decreased share-based compensation due to our workforce reduction.
Net loss was $60.8 million, or $(0.87) basic and diluted net loss per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net loss of $60.8 million, or $(0.88) basic and diluted net loss per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

(Press release, Bicycle Therapeutics, APR 30, 2026, View Source [SID1234664960])

AMGEN REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

On April 30, 2026 Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

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"Our first quarter results demonstrate the strength of our business, with 16 brands achieving double-digit growth, enabling us to grow through expected patent expirations and increased competition. With a new wave of molecules progressing in Phase 3 clinical development, we’re confident in our ability to deliver attractive long-term growth," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer.

Key results include:

For the first quarter, total revenues increased 6% to $8.6 billion in comparison to the first quarter of 2025.
Product sales grew 4%, driven by 9% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price and 2% from lower inventory levels.
Sixteen products delivered at least double-digit sales growth in the first quarter.
Seventeen products annualizing at more than $1 billion based on first quarter sales.
GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 4% from $3.20 to $3.34 for the first quarter, driven by higher operating income, partially offset by net unrealized losses on equity investments in the current-year period compared to net unrealized gains in the prior-year period.
For the first quarter, GAAP operating income increased from $1.2 billion to $2.7 billion, and GAAP operating margin increased 17.4 percentage points to 32.4%.
Non-GAAP EPS increased 5% from $4.90 to $5.15 for the first quarter, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses.
For the first quarter, non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.6 billion to $3.7 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin decreased 0.4 percentage points to 45.3%.
The Company generated $1.5 billion of free cash flow for the first quarter of 2026 versus $1.0 billion for the first quarter of 2025, driven by business performance and timing of working capital, partially offset by higher capital expenditures.
References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis," and "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

Product Sales Performance

General Medicine

Repatha (evolocumab) sales increased 34% year-over-year to $876 million in the first quarter, driven by 35% volume growth and 8% favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, partially offset by 7% lower net selling price.
EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg) sales increased 27% year-over-year to $562 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.
Prolia (denosumab) sales decreased 34% year-over-year to $727 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 17% lower volume, 10% lower net selling price, and 4% from lower inventory levels. For 2026, we continue to expect accelerated sales erosion driven by increased competition, as multiple biosimilars have launched globally.
Rare Disease

TEPEZZA (teprotumumab-trbw) sales increased 29% year-over-year to $490 million in the first quarter, driven by a 22% impact from higher inventory levels and higher net selling price.
KRYSTEXXA (pegloticase) sales increased 8% year-over-year to $255 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 20% higher net selling price, partially offset by 8% from lower inventory levels and unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
UPLIZNA (inebilizumab-cdon) sales increased 188% year-over-year to $262 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by volume growth.
TAVNEOS (avacopan) sales increased 32% year-over-year to $119 million in the first quarter, driven by 55% volume growth, partially offset by 15% from lower inventory levels.
Inflammation

TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko) sales increased 20% year-over-year to $343 million in the first quarter, driven by 32% volume growth, partially offset by 8% from lower inventory levels.
Otezla (apremilast) sales decreased 1% year-over-year to $431 million in the first quarter, as 8% lower net selling price and 2% lower volume were offset by favorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
Enbrel (etanercept) sales decreased 37% year-over-year to $320 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions of 18% and 15% lower net selling price. The decline in net selling price reflects the impact of U.S. Medicare Part D price setting under the Inflation Reduction Act, effective January 1, 2026, as well as an increased 340B Program mix.
AMJEVITA (adalimumab-atto)/AMGEVITA (adalimumab) sales increased 27% year-over-year to $173 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by 18% higher net selling price and 8% favorable foreign exchange impact.
PAVBLU (aflibercept-ayyh) generated $280 million in the first quarter. Sales increased 9% quarter-over-quarter, driven by 16% volume growth, partially offset by 9% from lower inventory levels.
Oncology

BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) sales increased 12% year-over-year to $415 million in the first quarter, driven by 19% volume growth, partially offset by unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
IMDELLTRA (tarlatamab-dlle)/IMDYLLTRA (tarlatamab) sales increased 219% year-over-year to $258 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.
Vectibix (panitumumab) sales increased 7% year-over-year to $287 million in the first quarter, driven by 11% volume growth, partially offset by lower inventory levels.
KYPROLIS (carfilzomib) sales increased 2% year-over-year to $330 million in the first quarter, primarily driven by higher net selling price.
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (sotorasib) sales increased 11% year-over-year to $94 million in the first quarter, driven by volume growth.
Nplate (romiplostim) sales increased 32% year-over-year to $412 million in the first quarter. Excluding the U.S. government order of $60 million in the first quarter of 2026, Nplate sales increased 12%, driven by 8% volume growth and higher net selling price.
XGEVA (denosumab) sales decreased 27% year-over-year to $411 million in the first quarter, driven by 19% lower volume and lower net selling price. For 2026, we continue to expect accelerated sales erosion driven by increased competition, as multiple biosimilars have launched globally.
MVASI (bevacizumab-awwb) sales decreased 16% year-over-year to $150 million in the first quarter, driven by 8% lower net selling price and 7% unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
Established Products

Our established products, which consist of Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa), Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) and Parsabiv (etelcalcetide), generated $563 million of sales in the first quarter. Sales increased 1% year-over-year, driven by 10% higher net selling price, partially offset by 4% lower volume and 4% unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions.
Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region

$Millions, except percentages


Q1 ’26


Q1 ’25


YOY Δ


U.S


ROW


TOTAL


TOTAL


TOTAL

Repatha


$ 465


$ 411


$ 876


$ 656


34 %

EVENITY


431


131


562


442


27 %

Prolia


461


266


727


1,099


(34 %)

TEPEZZA


424


66


490


381


29 %

KRYSTEXXA


255



255


236


8 %

UPLIZNA


246


16


262


91


*

TAVNEOS


114


5


119


90


32 %

Ultra-Rare products(1)


96


2


98


179


(45 %)

TEZSPIRE


343



343


285


20 %

Otezla


352


79


431


437


(1 %)

Enbrel


314


6


320


510


(37 %)

AMJEVITA/AMGEVITA


41


132


173


136


27 %

PAVBLU


276


4


280


99


*

WEZLANA/WEZENLA


4


43


47


150


(69 %)

BLINCYTO


221


194


415


370


12 %

IMDELLTRA/IMDYLLTRA


188


70


258


81


*

Vectibix


136


151


287


267


7 %

KYPROLIS


218


112


330


324


2 %

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS


49


45


94


85


11 %

Nplate


283


129


412


313


32 %

XGEVA


228


183


411


566


(27 %)

MVASI


96


54


150


179


(16 %)

Aranesp


77


234


311


340


(9 %)

Neulasta


149


16


165


129


28 %

Parsabiv


43


44


87


88


(1 %)

Other products(2)


263


52


315


340


(7 %)

Total product sales


$ 5,773


$ 2,445


$ 8,218


$ 7,873


4 %


* Change in excess of 100%


(1) Ultra-Rare products consist of PROCYSBI, RAVICTI, ACTIMMUNE, BUPHENYL and QUINSAIR.

(2) Other products consist of Aimovig, KANJINTI, AVSOLA, BKEMV/BEKEMV, RIABNI, EPOGEN, NEUPOGEN, IMLYGIC, Sensipar/Mimpara, RAYOS, DUEXIS, Corlanor, and PENNSAID. Biosimilars total $185 million in Q1 ’26 and $171 million in Q1 ’25. Rare Disease total ($3) million in Q1 ’26 and ($1) million in Q1 ’25.

Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis

On a GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses decreased 15% year-over-year for the first quarter. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales decreased 4.3 percentage points, driven by lower amortization expense from acquisition-related assets, partially offset by higher profit share and royalty expense and changes in our sales mix. Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 16% driven by higher spend in Later-Stage Clinical Programs, including those related to MariTide. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 5% driven by lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by higher commercial product-related expenses. Other operating income for the first quarter included litigation settlements.
Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 17.4 percentage points to 32.4%.
Tax Rate increased 0.4 percentage points for the first quarter primarily driven by the change in earnings mix, including lower amortization expense from acquisition-related assets, partially offset by the net unrealized losses on our equity investments in the current-year period compared to net unrealized gains in the prior-year period.
On a non-GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses increased 8% year-over-year for the first quarter. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales increased 1.5 percentage points, driven by higher profit share and royalty expense and changes in our sales mix. R&D expenses increased 16% driven by higher spend in Later-Stage Clinical Programs, including those related to MariTide. SG&A expenses decreased 4% driven by lower general and administrative expenses, partially offset by higher commercial product-related expenses.
Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 0.4 percentage points for the first quarter to 45.3%.
Tax Rate decreased 1.0 percentage points for the first quarter primarily driven by net favorable items in the current-year period, partially offset by the change in earnings mix.
$Millions, except percentages


GAAP


Non-GAAP


Q1 ’26


Q1 ’25


YOY Δ


Q1 ’26


Q1 ’25


YOY Δ

Cost of Sales


$ 2,744


$ 2,968


(8 %)


$ 1,603


$ 1,420


13 %

% of product sales


33.4 %


37.7 %


(4.3) pts


19.5 %


18.0 %


1.5 pts

Research & Development


$ 1,719


$ 1,486


16 %


$ 1,711


$ 1,475


16 %

% of product sales


20.9 %


18.9 %


2.0 pts


20.8 %


18.7 %


2.1 pts

Selling, General & Administrative


$ 1,602


$ 1,687


(5 %)


$ 1,583


$ 1,655


(4 %)

% of product sales


19.5 %


21.4 %


(1.9) pts


19.3 %


21.0 %


(1.7) pts

Other


$ (113)


$ 830


*


$ —


$ —


N/A

Total Operating Expenses


$ 5,952


$ 6,971


(15 %)


$ 4,897


$ 4,550


8 %


Operating Margin


Operating income as % of product sales


32.4 %


15.0 %


17.4 pts


45.3 %


45.7 %


(0.4) pts


Tax Rate


12.7 %


12.3 %


0.4 pts


13.6 %


14.6 %


(1.0) pts


pts: percentage points


* = Change in excess of 100%


N/A = not applicable


Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

The Company generated $1.5 billion of free cash flow in the first quarter of 2026 versus $1.0 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven by business performance and timing of working capital, partially offset by higher capital expenditures.
The Company declared a first quarter 2026 dividend on December 9, 2025 of $2.52 per share that was paid on March 6, 2026 to all stockholders of record as of February 13, 2026, representing a 6% increase from the same period in 2025.
During the first quarter of 2026, there were no repurchases of shares of common stock under our stock repurchase program.
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $12.0 billion and debt outstanding totaled $57.3 billion as of March 31, 2026.
$Billions, except shares


Q1 ’26


Q1 ’25


YOY Δ

Operating Cash Flow


$ 2.2


$ 1.4


$ 0.8

Capital Expenditures


$ 0.7


$ 0.4


$ 0.3

Free Cash Flow


$ 1.5


$ 1.0


$ 0.5

Dividends Paid


$ 1.4


$ 1.3


$ 0.1

Share Repurchases


$ 0.0


$ 0.0


$ 0.0

Average Diluted Shares (millions)


544


541


3


Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding

$Billions


3/31/26


12/31/25


YTD Δ

Cash and Cash Equivalents


$ 12.0


$ 9.1


$ 2.9

Debt Outstanding


$ 57.3


$ 54.6


$ 2.7


Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding


2026 Guidance

For the full year 2026, the Company expects:

Total revenues in the range of $37.1 billion to $38.5 billion.
On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $15.62 to $17.10, and a tax rate in the range of 14.5% to 16.0%.
On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $21.70 to $23.10, and a tax rate in the range of 15.0% to 16.5%.
Capital expenditures to be approximately $2.6 billion.
Share repurchases not to exceed $3.0 billion.
First Quarter Product and Pipeline Update

The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs:

General Medicine

MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, AMG 133)

MariTide is a differentiated antibody-peptide conjugate that activates the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor and antagonizes the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor (GIPR) featuring monthly or less frequent dosing.
MARITIME-1, a Phase 3 study of MariTide for chronic weight management, is ongoing in adults living with obesity or overweight, without Type 2 diabetes (T2D).
MARITIME-2, a Phase 3 study of MariTide for chronic weight management, is ongoing in adults living with obesity or overweight, with T2D.
MARITIME-CV, a Phase 3 study of MariTide on cardiovascular (CV) outcomes, is enrolling adults living with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and obesity or overweight.
MARITIME-HF, a Phase 3 study of MariTide on reduction of heart failure events and cardiovascular risk, is enrolling adults living with heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction and obesity.
MARITIME-OSA-1, a Phase 3 study of MariTide, is enrolling adults living with obstructive sleep apnea on positive airway pressure therapy and living with obesity or overweight.
MARITIME-OSA-2, a Phase 3 study of MariTide, is enrolling adults living with obstructive sleep apnea not on positive airway pressure therapy and living with obesity or overweight.
MARITIME-SWITCH, a Phase 3 study of MariTide, was initiated in adults living with obesity or overweight who will be switching from weekly tirzepatide or weekly semaglutide to MariTide on an every eight-week or quarterly dosing schedule.
MARITIME-1 EXTENSION, a Phase 3 long-term extension study of MariTide, was initiated to evaluate the maintenance of weight loss with monthly, every eight-week or quarterly dosing in adults living with obesity or overweight without T2D who completed the MARITIME-1 study.
MARITIME-2 EXTENSION, a Phase 3 long-term extension study of MariTide, was initiated to evaluate the maintenance of weight loss with monthly and every eight-week dosing in adults living with obesity or overweight with T2D who completed the MARITIME-2 study.
Three Phase 3 studies of MariTide in people living with T2D will be initiated in 2026.
A Phase 2b study of MariTide to assess the effect of MariTide on liver fat reduction and weight loss was initiated and is enrolling adults living with obesity or overweight with elevated liver fat.
AMG 513

A Phase 1 study of AMG 513 is enrolling adults living with obesity.
Repatha

In March, results from a new subgroup analysis of the Phase 3 VESALIUS-CV clinical trial were presented at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In this subset of 3,655 high-risk patients with diabetes without known significant atherosclerosis, Repatha:
demonstrated a 31% relative reduction in the risk of a composite of coronary heart disease death, heart attack or ischemic stroke (3-P MACE).
demonstrated a 31% reduction in a broader composite that also included ischemia-driven revascularization (4-P MACE).
reduced the risk of heart attack also by 31%.
was associated with a nominal 32% decreased risk of cardiovascular death and a 24% decreased risk of all-cause death.
Further subgroup analysis from VESALIUS-CV in patients who had a prior percutaneous coronary intervention will be presented at the upcoming European Course on Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions in May.
Further subgroup analysis from VESALIUS-CV in patients with high-risk of diabetes with and without known atherosclerosis will be presented at the upcoming American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in June.
EVOLVE-MI, a Phase 4 study of Repatha initiated within 10 days of an acute myocardial infarction to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, is ongoing.
Olpasiran (AMG 890)

Olpasiran is a potentially best-in-class small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) molecule that reduces lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) synthesis in the liver.
The OCEAN(a)-Outcomes trial, a Phase 3 secondary prevention CV outcomes study, is ongoing in patients with established atherosclerotic CV disease and elevated Lp(a).
The OCEAN(a)-PreEvent trial, a Phase 3 primary prevention CV outcomes study, is enrolling patients with elevated Lp(a) at high risk for a first major CV event.
The OCEAN(a)-Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA), a Phase 3 coronary artery plaque study, was initiated and is enrolling patients with atherosclerotic CV disease and elevated Lp(a).
Rare Disease

UPLIZNA

In February, the European Commission approved UPLIZNA as an add-on to standard therapy for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adult patients who are anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive.
Phase 3 studies of UPLIZNA in patients with autoimmune hepatitis and in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy will be initiated H2 2026.
TEPEZZA

In April, the Company announced positive topline results from a Phase 3 trial of TEPEZZA administered by subcutaneous injection via an on-body injector (OBI) in adults with moderate-to-severe active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). In this study, TEPEZZA OBI:
showed comparable efficacy to intravenous (IV) TEPEZZA.
achieved the primary endpoint with a 77% proptosis response rate at week 24 compared to 19.6% for placebo (p<0.0001).
demonstrated a clinically meaningful mean reduction in proptosis of -3.17 mm at week 24 compared to -0.80 mm for placebo (p<0.0001).
showed statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements across the following additional secondary endpoints: overall responder rate; percentage of patients achieving a Clinical Activity Score (CAS) of 0 or 1; change in diplopia as ordinal response categories; diplopia response rate; complete diplopia responder rate; and mean change from baseline in week 24 in the Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Quality of Life (GO-QoL) appearance subscale.
demonstrated overall safety results that were generally consistent with the known safety profile of TEPEZZA IV. Mild-to-moderate injection site reactions were observed with subcutaneous administration in some patients, which did not result in treatment interruption or discontinuation. The most common adverse events (≥10%) were muscle spasms, tinnitus, weight decrease, ear discomfort, nausea and diarrhea. Full results from the study will be presented at an upcoming medical congress.
A separate Phase 3b/4 trial, conducted to fulfill a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) postmarketing requirement for TEPEZZA IV, has been completed. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of three treatment durations (four, eight and 16 infusions) of TEPEZZA IV given once every 3 weeks in adult TED patients and assess the need for retreatment. The study was descriptive in nature. The observed risk profile was consistent with the known profile of TEPEZZA IV. The postmarketing data will be submitted to regulatory authorities and presented at an upcoming medical congress.
TAVNEOS

TAVNEOS (avacopan), a product the Company acquired in connection with its acquisition of ChemoCentryx, Inc in 2022, was approved by the FDA in October 2021. TAVNEOS is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of adult patients with severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV) in combination with standard therapy including glucocorticoids.
On April 27, 2026, FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) issued a proposal to withdraw approval of TAVNEOS, asserting that there is new information indicating lack of substantial evidence of effectiveness for the drug and that ChemoCentryx’s application that resulted in FDA approval contained untrue statements of material facts.
On April 30, 2026, the FDA posted a notice in the Federal Register that proposes to withdraw approval of TAVNEOS and announced an opportunity for ChemoCentryx, as the U.S. marketing authorization holder, to request a hearing on this proposal.
As such, ChemoCentryx may request a hearing on this proposal, after which the FDA will determine whether there is a genuine and substantial issue of fact that requires a hearing. If a hearing is not granted, the FDA may enter summary judgment and ultimately withdraw approval.
The Company intends to engage with the FDA, continues to believe that TAVNEOS demonstrates effectiveness and a favorable benefit–risk profile, and intends to follow the appropriate process to support its position. As the FDA’s statement reporting its proposal indicates, TAVNEOS will remain on the market during the pendency of this process.
Hepatotoxicity is a known risk of TAVNEOS treatment for AAV and has been a subject of ongoing dialogue with the FDA. In 2024, the Company provided an analysis of serious post-marketing cases of hepatotoxicity to the FDA. On March 31, 2026, the FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication notifying patients and health care professionals about serious postmarketing cases including fatal cases of drug induced liver injury associated with TAVNEOS.
The current U.S. label includes a warning about hepatotoxicity and guidance for monitoring patients. The Drug Safety Communication provides additional information about drug-induced liver injury and vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) associated with TAVNEOS.
Since approval in 2021, cases of VBDS have been reported, largely from Japan and none from the United States. Most patients who had VBDS were aged 65 years and older, and most cases occurred within 90 days of starting TAVNEOS. VBDS has been fatal in some of these patients. The Company remains committed to keeping patient safety, needs, and support at the forefront.
On April 29, 2026, the Company submitted a Changes Being Effected (CBE-30) supplement to the FDA. The CBE-30 filing amends the hepatotoxicity warning language in the label to provide more information on cases of VBDS that have been observed in the post-marketing setting, including that cases with fatal outcomes have been reported, and modifies language regarding liver panel testing and treatment discontinuation rules.
A Phase 3, open-label study of TAVNEOS in combination with rituximab or a cyclophosphamide-containing regimen is enrolling patients from 6 years to < 18 years of age with active ANCA-associated vasculitis (Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)/Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)).
Dazodalibep

Dazodalibep is a fusion protein that inhibits CD40L.
Two Phase 3 studies of dazodalibep in Sjögren’s disease are underway. The first study is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic disease activity. The second study is ongoing in patients with moderate to high symptom burden with low systemic disease activity. Completion of both studies is expected in H2 2026.
Daxdilimab

Daxdilimab is a first-in-class plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) depleting monoclonal antibody targeting immunoglobulin-like transcript 7 (ILT7).
The Company is taking steps to advance daxdilimab to a registrational phase of development.
AMG 329

AMG 329 is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) ligand.
A Phase 2 study of AMG 329 in patients with Sjögren’s disease met pre-defined criteria for futility and was stopped.
AMG 732

AMG 732 is an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) targeting monoclonal antibody.
A Phase 2 study of AMG 732 is enrolling patients with moderate-to-severe active TED.
Inflammation

TEZSPIRE

Two Phase 3 studies of TEZSPIRE are enrolling adults with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a BEC ≥ 150 cells/µl.
A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE is ongoing in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. Study completion is expected in H2 2026.
Blinatumomab

Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule targeting CD19.
A Phase 2 study of blinatumomab in autoimmune disease is enrolling adults with refractory rheumatoid arthritis.
A Phase 2 study of blinatumomab in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with and without nephritis, has stopped enrollment. The Company is determining next steps in this setting.
Inebilizumab

Inebilizumab is a B-cell depleting monoclonal antibody targeting CD19.
A Phase 2 study of inebilizumab in autoimmune disease is enrolling adults with SLE with nephritis.
AMG 104 (AZD8630)

AMG 104 is an inhaled anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) fragment antigen-binding (Fab) protein.
A Phase 2 study is ongoing in patients with asthma. Study completion is expected in H1 2026.
Oncology

BLINCYTO / blinatumomab

Golden Gate, a Phase 3 study of BLINCYTO alternating with low-intensity chemotherapy, is enrolling older adult patients with newly diagnosed CD19-positive Ph-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL).
A potentially registration-enabling Phase 2 study of subcutaneous blinatumomab has paused enrollment of both adults and adolescents with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive Philadelphia chromosome (Ph) negative B-ALL.
A Phase 1b/2 study of subcutaneous blinatumomab has paused enrollment of pediatric patients with relapsed / refractory and minimal residual disease positive (MRD+) B-ALL.
IMDELLTRA / tarlatamab

IMDELLTRA is the first and only FDA-approved delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting BiTE molecule.
In April, China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) granted a conditional approval to IMDELLTRA for the treatment of third-line extensive stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC).
The Company is advancing a comprehensive, global clinical development program across extensive-stage (ES) and limited-stage (LS) SCLC:
DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with a programmed cell death protein ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, carboplatin and etoposide or separately in combination with a PD-L1 inhibitor alone, is ongoing in patients with first-line ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-305, a Phase 3 study of IMDELLTRA and durvalumab is ongoing in first-line ES-SCLC in the maintenance setting.
DeLLphi-306, a Phase 3 study of IMDELLTRA following concurrent chemoradiation therapy, has completed enrollment of patients with LS-SCLC.
DeLLphi-308, a Phase 1b study evaluating subcutaneous tarlatamab, is enrolling patients with second line or later ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-309, a Phase 2 study evaluating alternative intravenous dosing regimens of IMDELLTRA in second-line ES-SCLC has completed enrollment.
DeLLphi-310, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with YL201, a B7-H3 targeting antibody-drug conjugate, with or without a PD-L1 inhibitor, has paused enrollment of patients with ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-311, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with etakafusp alfa (AB248), a novel CD8+ T-cell selective interleukin-2 (IL-2), is enrolling patients with second-line or later ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-312, a Phase 3 study of IMDELLTRA in combination with carboplatin, etoposide and durvalumab, is enrolling patients with first-line ES-SCLC.
DeLLphi-313, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with zocilurtatug pelitecan, a DLL3 targeting antibody drug conjugate, with and without a PD-L1 inhibitor was initiated and is enrolling patients with ES-SCLC.
Xaluritamig (AMG 509)

Xaluritamig is a first-in-class bispecific T-cell engager targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1).
XALute, a Phase 3 study of xaluritamig, is enrolling patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have previously been treated with taxane-based chemotherapy.
XALience, a Phase 3 study of xaluritamig in combination with abiraterone is enrolling patients with chemotherapy-naïve mCRPC.
A Phase 1 study of xaluritamig monotherapy and xaluritamig in combination with abiraterone is ongoing in patients with mCRPC who have not yet received taxane-based chemotherapy. This study is also ongoing in patients with mCRPC who have previously received taxane-based chemotherapy in a fully outpatient treatment setting to further improve administration convenience.
A Phase 1b study of neoadjuvant xaluritamig therapy prior to radical prostatectomy is enrolling patients with newly diagnosed localized intermediate or high‐risk prostate cancer.
A Phase 1b study of xaluritamig is ongoing with high-risk biochemically recurrent prostate cancer after definitive therapy.
A Phase 1b study of xaluritamig in combination with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors is enrolling patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
A Phase 1b study of xaluritamig was initiated in adults with mCRPC to evaluate an additional dosing regimen.
A Phase 1b study of xaluritamig is enrolling adult, adolescent and pediatric patients with relapsed or refractory Ewing sarcoma.
AMG 193

AMG 193 is a first-in-class small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA)-cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitor.
Following a comprehensive review of the oncology portfolio and emerging AMG 193 clinical data, the Company will discontinue further development of AMG 193.
As such, the following studies will be discontinued:
a Phase 2 study of AMG 193 in patients with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
a Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193 in patients with advanced MTAP-null solid tumors in the dose-expansion portion of the study.
a Phase 1b study of AMG 193 alone or in combination with other therapies in patients with advanced MTAP-null thoracic malignancies.
a Phase 1b study of AMG 193 in combination with other therapies in patients with advanced MTAP-null gastrointestinal, biliary tract or pancreatic cancers.
LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS

CodeBreaK 301, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix and FOLFIRI vs. FOLFIRI with or without bevacizumab-awwb, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated metastatic colorectal cancer.
CodeBreaK 202, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus platinum doublet chemotherapy vs. pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated and PD-L1 negative advanced NSCLC.
Nplate

PROCLAIM, a Phase 3 study of Nplate for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, is ongoing in patients with NSCLC, ovarian cancer, or breast cancer.
Biosimilars

A randomized, double-blind comparative clinical study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO (nivolumab) is ongoing in patients with treatment-naïve unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity study of ABP 234 compared with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) has completed enrollment of patients with early-stage non-squamous NSCLC as adjuvant treatment.
A randomized, double-blind combined pharmacokinetic/comparative clinical study of ABP 234 compared to KEYTRUDA is ongoing in patients with advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC.
A randomized, double-blind, pharmacokinetic similarity/comparative clinical study of ABP 692 compared to OCREVUS (ocrelizumab) is enrolling patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
AMG 104 is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Xaluritamig, formerly AMG 509, is being developed pursuant to a research collaboration with Xencor, Inc.
YL201 is an investigational B7-H3 targeting antibody-drug conjugate being developed by MediLink.
Zocilurtatug pelitecan is an investigational DLL-3 targeting antibody-drug conjugate being developed by Zai Lab Limited.
Etakafusp alfa (AB248) is a novel CD8+ T cell selective interleukin-2 (IL-2) being developed by Asher Biotherapeutics.
OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.
OCREVUS is a registered trademark of Genentech, Inc.

(Press release, Amgen, APR 30, 2026, View Source [SID1234664959])

ALX Oncology Announces That CD47 Biomarker Data from Clinical Trial Evaluating Evorpacept + Zanidatamab Combination in Advanced Breast Cancer Will Be Presented at ESMO Breast Cancer 2026

On April 30, 2026 ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. ("ALX Oncology"; Nasdaq: ALXO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing a pipeline of novel therapies designed to treat cancer and extend patients’ lives, reported that new data from the Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating the company’s investigational CD47-inhibitor evorpacept in combination with Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ zanidatamab (ZIIHERA) in heavily pretreated patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (mBC) will be presented at the ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Breast Cancer 2026 Congress in Berlin on May 7.

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The ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Breast Cancer poster presentation will highlight data from exploratory analyses conducted to identify biomarkers predictive of response to the evorpacept + zanidatamab regimen.

The Company also announced it will report first quarter 2026 financial results on Friday, May 8, 2026, before market open. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to review Q1 financial results, and guest speaker Sara Hurvitz, M.D., Professor, Senior Vice President and Director, Clinical Research Division and Smith Family Endowed Chair in Women’s Health at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, will discuss and share her perspective on the ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Breast Cancer clinical data.

The ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Breast Cancer presentation will feature data from an exploratory biomarker analysis of patients with HER2-positive mBC in the evorpacept + zanidatamab Phase 1b/2 trial. Topline data from this analysis, which ALX Oncology announced in January 2026, indicate that the responses were largely restricted to patients with higher CD47 expression. These results reinforce data from the ASPEN-06 clinical trial, which previously demonstrated that CD47 expression could potentially serve as an important predictive biomarker for response and durable benefit in patients with advanced gastric cancer who retained HER2 expression.

ESMO Breast Cancer 2026 Presentation Details
Title: Exploratory biomarker analysis from a phase 1b/2 trial of zanidatamab + evorpacept in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
Date & Time: Thursday, May 7, 2026, 7:15 am ET / 13:15 CEST
Abstract Number: 561
Poster Number: 72P
Presenter: Funda Meric-Bernstam, MD, Chair of the Department of Investigational Cancer Therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Q1 2026 Results Conference Call and Webcast Details
Date & Time: Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 am ET
Guest Speaker: Sara Hurvitz, MD, Professor, Senior Vice President and Director, Clinical Research Division and Smith Family Endowed Chair in Women’s Health at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Professor and Head, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington

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(Press release, ALX Oncology, APR 30, 2026, View Source [SID1234664958])

AC Immune First Quarter 2026 Financial and Corporate Updates

On April 30, 2026 AC Immune SA (NASDAQ: ACIU), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases, reported financial and corporate updates for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Dr. Andrea Pfeifer, CEO of AC Immune SA, commented: "The progress in our collaborations with Takeda and Eli Lilly reflect great confidence in our anti-Abeta active immunotherapy and Tau aggregation inhibitor small molecules, respectively. These have the potential to change the way we target the proteinopathies that drive Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs). This is further exemplified by the presentation of the interim results for ACI-7104 at AD/PD 2026 showing that our active immunotherapy targeting a-synuclein (a-syn) has the potential to modify disease pathology in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We also advanced our NLRP3 inhibitor ACI-19764 into clinical development, further demonstrating the power of AC Immune’s technology to target the key pathways that contribute to neurodegeneration.

"We are now moving towards multiple value inflection points during 2026. These include Phase 2 data readouts on our active immunotherapies ACI-7104 and ACI-24, and initial results from the Phase 1 trial of ACI-19764 also anticipated this year."

Q1 2026 and Subsequent Highlights:

ACI-24 anti-Abeta active immunotherapy

· As announced separately today, AC Immune has initiated the final cohort, AD4, in the ongoing Phase 1b/2 ABATE trial of ACI-24 to treat Alzheimer’s Disease

· Treatment of the first patient in cohort AD4 triggers a $12 million milestone payment from Takeda

Morphomer-Tau small molecule program

· Amended agreement with Eli Lilly and Co. (Lilly) reflects growing excitement for targeting intracellular Tau and significant progress with our Morphomer small molecules

· The amendment continues the research and collaboration to cover development of new lead Tau Morphomer candidates and potential back-up compounds.

· Under this amendment, AC Immune receives a CHF10 million upfront payment (Q2 2026 event) and a subsequent milestone payment subject to Phase 1 dosing, in addition to milestones announced in a prior amendment. AC Immune is eligible for further development, regulatory and commercial milestones of over CHF1.7 billion, plus tiered percentage royalty payments in the low double digits, as previously disclosed.

· Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies are expected to be initiated imminently.

ACI-7104, anti-a-syn active immunotherapy

· Presented updated interim results from Part 1 of the Phase 2 VacSYn clinical trial in early-stage Parkinson’s disease at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases (AD/PD 2026), including promising biomarker data.

· Interim results previously presented include changes in biomarkers and clinical measures all suggesting potential disease modification through treatment with ACI-7104

· Final results for the week 104 full data set from Part 1 of the VacSYn trial expected to be reported in H2 2026.

NLRP3 inhibitor, ACI-19764, small molecule program

· Dosed the first subjects in a Phase 1 clinical trial of ACI-19764, a brain-penetrant Morphomer small molecule targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome.

· Morphomer NLRP3 inhibitors have potential to intervene at the earliest stages of disease in neurodegenerative conditions, including AD, PD, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal dementia.

· Potential additional indications include inflammatory disorders, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, skin inflammatory diseases, and certain rare diseases, among others.

ACI-35 (JNJ-2056) anti-pTau active immunotherapy

· AC Immune’s partner Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Janssen), a Johnson & Johnson company, is seeking a protocol amendment for the ReTain study to enable earlier insights into the biological activity of JNJ-2056 and its potential for clinical benefit. Submissions to all relevant health authorities are ongoing.

· The study remains active, with enrollment paused, and there is no change for enrolled participants at this time.

· The study is ongoing based on ~60 enrolled patients with a minimum of 12 months and up to 24 months of treatment and follow-up.

TDP-43 PET tracer

· Presented Phase 1 data including the first in vivo images of TDP-43 pathology in the human brain, detected using its first-in-class positron emission tomography (PET) tracer ACI-19626, at the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease (AD/PD 2026).

· Initial Phase 1 data (PET scans) with ACI-19626 showed that tracer uptake was significantly higher in key regions of the brain in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and we are currently evaluating the tracer in ALS patients.

· Clinical data indicate a pharmacokinetic (PK) profile suitable for human brain imaging and potentially pharmacodynamic analysis of therapeutics targeting TDP-43 pathology.

AC Immune AD/PDTM 2026 symposium

· Hosted an industry symposium on achieving precision prevention in Parkinson’s disease, highlighting Phase 2 clinical data on our ACI-7104 active immunotherapy, our small molecule programs targeting intracellular alpha-synuclein, and innovative diagnostic approaches to identifying at-risk individuals.

Anticipated 2026 Milestones

Program Milestone Expected in
ACI-7104.056
anti-a-syn active immunotherapy Final data from Part 1 of the Phase 2 VacSYn trial in PD H2 2026
ACI-24.060
anti-Abeta active immunotherapy Interim results from ABATE Phase 2 trial after reaching 12-month treatment timepoint in the AD3 cohort H1 2026
ACI-19764
NLRP3 inhibitor Results from Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers H2 2026
Morphomer-Tau aggregation inhibitors Initiation of IND-enabling studies H1 2026
Morphomer a-syn aggregation inhibitor Lead declaration H1 2026

Analysis of Financial Statements for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

· Cash Position: The Company had total cash resources of CHF 74.8 million (CHF 91.4 million as of December 31, 2025), composed of CHF 19.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and CHF 55.6 million in short-term financial assets. The Company’s cash resources are expected to provide sufficient capital to last into Q4 2027, excluding potential milestone payments.

· R&D expenditures: R&D expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026, were CHF 11.8 million, compared with CHF 15.9 million for the comparable period in 2025. The decrease was partly due to lower personnel and operational spend of approximately CHF 1.7 million as a result of our pipeline focus initiatives announced in Q3 2025, as well as lower spend associated with our active immunotherapy programs, particularly in the upfront CMC costs prior to initiation of phase 2 studies.

· G&A expenditures: G&A expenses in the period were CHF 4.2 million in the period ended March 31, 2026, compared to CHF 4.4 million for same period in 2025.

· Financial result: The financial result was a loss of less than CHF 0.1 million for the period, compared with a gain of CHF 0.3 million for the comparable period. The change was primarily driven by a decrease in interest income earned on short-term financial assets, partially offset by lower foreign exchange losses.

· IFRS loss for the period: The Company had a net loss of CHF 14.8 million for the period ended March 31, 2026, compared to CHF 19.0 million for the same period in 2025.

(Press release, AC Immune, APR 30, 2026, View Source [SID1234664957])