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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) generates frequent news across drug development, regulatory milestones, clinical data and corporate actions, reflecting its role as a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serious diseases. News coverage on this page centers on how the company’s cardiovascular, oncology, hematology, immunology and neuroscience programs progress from clinical trials to regulatory decisions and real-world use.
Recent updates have highlighted positive Phase 3 trial results for Camzyos (mavacamten) in adolescents with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the SCOUT-HCM study, including statistically significant improvements in left ventricular outflow tract gradients and safety findings consistent with adult experience. Other headlines feature regulatory developments such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granting priority review to an Opdivo (nivolumab) plus chemotherapy combination for previously untreated advanced classical Hodgkin lymphoma, and the FDA’s approval of Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel; liso-cel) for adults with relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma.
Investors and followers of BMY can also expect news on hematology research presented at major medical meetings, including data on investigational targeted protein degradation agents like golcadomide and BMS-986458, and long-term follow-up results for Breyanzi in large B-cell and follicular lymphomas. Corporate and financial items appear as well, such as dividend declarations, debt offerings, tender offers for outstanding notes, and presentations at healthcare investment conferences.
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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) announced a notice of redemption for its 4.000% Notes due 2023 and $42.25 million of its 3.250% Notes due 2023. The redemptions will occur on March 24, 2021, and March 9, 2021, respectively. The company plans to finance this through cash on hand, having already redeemed approximately $4.0 billion in debt related to its previously announced tender offers. This announcement serves solely as a notice of redemption and does not constitute an offer to sell or buy securities.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) announced the final terms for its offers to purchase notes for an aggregate amount of $4 billion. The offers include various series of notes with details provided for each, including principal amounts, accepted yields, and total consideration per $1,000 principal. Key highlights include:
- Accepted amounts for notes due 2023, 2024, and 2025.
- High acceptance rates for most securities, with some yields reaching up to 3.781%.
- Overall, a strategic move to manage its debt obligations effectively.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Celgene Corporation announced early participation results for their $4.0 billion cash tender offers for various notes. As of February 18, 2021, validly tendered amounts included $256.4 million for 4.000% Notes due 2023 and $2.1 billion for 2.900% Notes due 2024. The offers will expire on March 4, 2021, unless extended. An early settlement is set for February 23, 2021. The announcement indicates strong investor interest and highlights the company's commitment to optimize its capital structure.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced positive results from its Phase 3 CheckMate -274 trial for Opdivo (nivolumab) in treating muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma. The study met its primary endpoints, showing a significant improvement in disease-free survival (DFS) for patients receiving Opdivo, with a median DFS of 21.0 months, nearly double that of placebo at 10.9 months. In patients with PD-L1 ≥1%, the risk of recurrence or death was reduced by 47%. Key secondary endpoints also showed improved non-urothelial tract recurrence-free survival.
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) and Exelixis (EXEL) reported compelling results from the Phase 3 CheckMate -9ER trial for advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The combination of OPDIVO® (nivolumab) and CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib) demonstrated significant improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) at 17.0 months compared to sunitinib's 8.3 months (HR 0.52). Overall survival (OS) also improved with a 34% reduction in death risk (HR: 0.66). Patients reported enhanced quality of life with fewer adverse events. These findings will be presented at the ASCO 2021 Symposium.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced that the European Commission has granted full Marketing Authorization for Inrebic® (fedratinib). This treatment is specifically for adult patients with myelofibrosis-related splenomegaly or symptoms who are naive to JAK inhibitors or have failed treatment with ruxolitinib. Inrebic is the first once-daily oral therapy to significantly reduce spleen volume and symptoms for these patients. The approval covers all EU member states plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Results from the pivotal JAKARTA and JAKARTA2 studies supported this approval, highlighting a critical new treatment option for patients.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced FDA approval for Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel), a CAR T cell therapy for adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) after two or more systemic therapies. Notable data from the TRANSCEND NHL 001 trial showed a 73% response rate among 192 patients treated. Breyanzi offers a single dose of 50 to 110 x 10^6 CAR-positive T cells and a 24-day turnaround time. The therapy has a REMS program due to potential side effects, including cytokine release syndrome and neurologic toxicities.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) will participate in a fireside chat during Guggenheim’s Virtual Healthcare Talks | 2021 Oncology Day on February 12, 2021, at 12 p.m. ET. Chris Boerner, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will address questions during the session. Investors and the public can listen to the live webcast at investor.bms.com, where related materials will also be available. An archived version of the chat will be accessible later in the day.
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) reported robust Q4 and full-year results for 2020, showcasing a 39% increase in quarterly revenues to $11.1 billion and a 63% increase in annual revenues to $42.5 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) rose by 20% to $1.46 in Q4, while full-year non-GAAP EPS increased 37% to $6.44. The growth was driven mainly by the acquisition of Celgene, enhancing the product pipeline and market performance. Despite a reported net loss of $10 billion in Q4, the company emphasized its long-term growth strategy and disciplined development approach to sustain momentum.
Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY), through its subsidiary Celgene, announced the launch of 20 offers to purchase various notes for a total cash purchase price of up to $4 billion. The offers include up to $950 million for 2023 Pool Notes, $1.5 billion for 2024 Pool Notes, $650 million for 2025 Pool Notes, and $900 million for High Coupon Pool Notes. Tendering deadlines for holders to receive the Total Consideration are set for February 18, 2021 for early tender and March 4, 2021 for expiration. The Offers are aimed at optimizing the company's debt structure.