Codexis Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Codexis, a leading enzyme engineering company, announced participation in three upcoming virtual investment conferences. The Piper Sandler 33rd Annual Virtual Healthcare Conference features an on-demand fireside chat starting November 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The Stephens Annual Investment Conference will host its fireside chat on November 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET, followed by the Evercore ISI 4th Annual HealthCONx Virtual Conference on November 30, 2021, at 4:45 p.m. ET. Webcasts will be available for 30 days on the company’s website.

Codexis (Nasdaq:CDXS) announced key presentations at the 14th International Congress of Inborn Errors of Metabolism 2021, highlighting potential treatments for homocystinuria and maple syrup urine disease. The oral presentations will take place on November 21, 2021, featuring CDX-6512, a methionine-gamma-lyase enzyme therapy for homocystinuria, and a bacterial leucine decarboxylase therapy for maple syrup urine disease. Both will be presented by Dr. Kristen Skvorak, emphasizing innovative drug development efforts by Codexis to leverage synthetic biology.

Codexis has appointed Karen Frechou-Armijo as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Asli Aras, Ph.D., as Vice President of Corporate Development. Frechou-Armijo brings extensive HR experience, previously growing employee numbers at Cepheid significantly. Dr. Aras, with a strong background in corporate development, will enhance Codexis’ inorganic growth strategy. Both executives report to John Nicols, President and CEO, who emphasized their roles in building a high-performance culture and advancing growth opportunities as Codexis prepares for a crucial year ahead.

Codexis (Nasdaq: CDXS) announced participation in three upcoming virtual investment conferences on November 16-18, 2021, showcasing its leading enzyme engineering capabilities. The events include the 12th Annual Craig-Hallum Alpha Select Conference, the Stifel 2021 Virtual Healthcare Conference, and the Jefferies London Healthcare Conference with scheduled 1x1 meetings and fireside chats. Webcasts will be available on Codexis' Investor Relations webpage for 30 days post-event. Codexis' innovations in enzyme technology aim to enhance sustainable manufacturing and biotherapeutics.

Codexis, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDXS) reported impressive financial results for Q3 2021, with total revenues reaching $36.8 million, a 100% increase from Q3 2020. Product revenues surged 242% to $28.7 million, driven by significant enzyme sales for Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral candidate. The company achieved a record product gross margin of 76%. Codexis reiterated its total revenue guidance for FY 2021 at $98-103 million and raised product revenue guidance to $63-66 million. The company continues to expand its collaborations, including new agreements with Merck and Kalsec.

Codexis (CDXS) announced a $10 million investment in Molecular Assemblies, Inc. (MAI) through the SynBio Innovation Accelerator, aimed at accelerating MAI's enzymatic DNA synthesis technology. This partnership, initiated in June 2020, seeks to make DNA synthesis more cost-effective.

Codexis is the second largest shareholder in MAI and has a board seat. The investment highlights Codexis' commitment to pioneering solutions in synthetic biology, necessary for enhancing DNA synthesis capabilities. The SynBio Innovation Accelerator supports early-stage companies with disruptive technologies in synthetic biology.

Codexis (NASDAQ: CDXS) has commenced a Phase 1 study for its novel biotherapeutic, CDX-7108, in collaboration with Nestlé Health Science. This enzyme aims to address exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) caused by conditions like pancreatitis and cystic fibrosis. The study will assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics through a randomized, double-blind trial with healthy subjects and EPI patients. This partnership leverages Codexis’ enzyme engineering platform for innovative therapies, signaling a significant advancement in treatment options for EPI patients.

Codexis (Nasdaq: CDXS) will report its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 4, 2021, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET, where management will discuss the results and provide a business update. The call can be accessed domestically at 866-682-6100 and internationally at 862-298-0702, using conference ID #13724176. Codexis leverages its CodeEvolver® platform to develop high-performance enzymes for various applications, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency.

Codexis (CDXS) has entered a tri-party collaboration agreement with Almelo Private and RC2 Pharma Connect to license and use Codexis' proprietary enzyme for manufacturing sitagliptin, an active pharmaceutical ingredient for diabetes treatment. Almelo will develop and optimize the commercial manufacturing process, while RC2 will enhance supply chain efficiency for the future generic sitagliptin market. This partnership aims to reduce costs and improve production sustainability, positioning all parties for success in a competitive market.