Aptevo Therapeutics Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aptevo Therapeutics has released new preliminary data for its clinical trial of APVO436 targeting acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The latest results indicate a 36% remission rate among response-evaluable patients in Cohort 1, which includes combination therapy with standard chemotherapy. Additionally, a patient in Cohort 3 achieved bone marrow complete remission. One patient in the myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) cohort remains stable after 18 months on treatment. The company remains optimistic about the potential of APVO436 as a therapeutic agent.

Aptevo Therapeutics reported its Q1 2022 financial results, revealing a net loss of $7.7 million or $1.55 per share, slightly higher than the $7.3 million loss reported in Q1 2021. The company earned a $10 million non-dilutive milestone payment from RUXIENCE sales and anticipates $22.5 million in additional milestones over the next two years. Royalty revenue increased by 29% to $3.1 million, while R&D expenses decreased to $4.9 million. Key clinical advancements include two patients achieving transplant eligibility in the APVO436 trial for acute myeloid leukemia.

Preclinical Data Supports APVO442 for Prostate Cancer

Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APVO) announced promising preclinical findings for its bispecific candidate APVO442, targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) and CD3. Presented at the AACR Annual Meeting, this candidate aims to enhance tumor-fighting immune responses while reducing side effects, specifically cytokine release syndrome. The company is advancing toward clinical trials, aiming for better treatment options for challenging cases of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Aptevo Therapeutics has reported encouraging outcomes from its ongoing Phase 1b trial of APVO436, a therapy for patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A patient treated with APVO436 as monotherapy has achieved transplant eligibility after a significant reduction in bone marrow blasts. This follows another patient in a combination therapy arm also progressing to transplant. The treatment has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and showed clinical activity in previous dose escalation studies, raising hopes for its role in AML treatment.

Aptevo Therapeutics reported its 2021 financial results, revealing a net loss of $28.5 million or $6.07 per share, up from a loss of $17.8 million in 2020. The company achieved significant progress in its clinical trials, particularly with APVO436 for acute myeloid leukemia, showing a 27.5% clinical activity in 40 patients. Aptevo plans to submit an IND for ALG.APV-527 in late 2022 and reported a 185% increase in royalty revenue to $12.3 million, driven by Pfizer's RUXIENCE. Cash reserves stood at $46.3 million, sufficient for the next 12 months.

Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ: APVO) announced a $10 million non-dilutive milestone payment related to RUXIENCE sales in 2021. The company anticipates additional milestones totaling $22.5 million over the next two years, based on optimistic sales forecasts. The Phase 1b trial for its lead candidate, APVO436, for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) continues to progress, enrolling new sites including MD Anderson Cancer Center. A patient in complete remission is set to advance to transplant, indicating positive clinical outcomes.

Aptevo Therapeutics announces the retirement of its founding chairman, Fuad El-Hibri, effective April 1, 2022. Vice Chairman John E. Niederhuber, M.D., will succeed him. Under El-Hibri's leadership, the company advanced its clinical-stage immuno-oncology platform, developing drug candidates like APVO436, currently in Phase 1b trials for acute myeloid leukemia. The transition is viewed positively by the company, expecting to build upon the foundation laid during El-Hibri's tenure.

Alligator Bioscience and Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ: APVO) announced the publication of a significant article in Nature Communications regarding the mechanism of action of their 4-1BB targeting bispecific antibodies. The research, led by professor Ignacio Melero, reveals that bispecific antibodies like ALG.APV-527 induce a stronger immune response when they link co-stimulation directly to tumor cells. This publication validates the design of ALG.APV-527, which is advancing into Phase I clinical development and presents promising potential for cancer immunotherapy.

Aptevo Therapeutics (NASDAQ:APVO) provided a clinical update on its Phase 1b Expansion trial for APVO436 aimed at treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Preliminary results indicate one complete remission in a high-risk AML patient after combining chemotherapy with APVO436. Notably, this treatment exhibited a favorable safety profile, with no apparent toxicity. The trial's goal is to enhance remission quality by reducing measurable residual disease (MRD). Achieving MRD negativity is linked to improved survival rates in AML patients.