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Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) generates a steady flow of news as a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on vaccines for infectious diseases. News coverage commonly highlights developments related to its adult hepatitis B vaccine HEPLISAV-B®, its CpG 1018® adjuvant platform, and a growing pipeline of adjuvanted vaccine candidates.
Investors and observers following DVAX news will see regular updates on financial results, including quarterly earnings releases filed via Form 8-K, where Dynavax reports HEPLISAV-B net product revenue, total revenues, and adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on market share trends in the U.S. adult hepatitis B vaccine market. These releases often include forward-looking guidance and discussion of capital allocation decisions such as share repurchase authorizations.
Another major category of Dynavax news involves clinical and pipeline milestones. The company issues press releases on topline data from its Phase 1/2 shingles vaccine trial for Z-1018, describing immunogenicity, tolerability and head-to-head comparisons with Shingrix®. Additional updates cover progress in its plague vaccine program funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, its pandemic influenza adjuvant program using CpG 1018 with H5N1 influenza vaccine, and its investigational Lyme disease vaccine candidate.
Corporate and strategic news items include participation in healthcare investor conferences, announcements of conference calls and webcasts, and collaboration agreements. Notably, Dynavax and Vaxart announced an exclusive license and collaboration for an investigational oral COVID-19 vaccine candidate, and Sanofi has announced an agreement to acquire Dynavax through a cash tender offer and subsequent merger, subject to customary conditions.
By tracking the DVAX news feed, readers can monitor how Dynavax’s commercial performance, clinical data, collaborations and corporate transactions evolve over time. This page aggregates company press releases and related disclosures so that users can review financial updates, pipeline progress and strategic announcements in one place.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) has announced a commercialization agreement with Bavarian Nordic for the marketing and distribution of HEPLISAV B, a hepatitis B vaccine, in Germany. The expected launch is set for Q4 2021. HEPLISAV B is the only approved hepatitis B vaccine for adults involving a two-dose regimen completed in one month, boasting a higher seroprotection rate compared to traditional three-dose vaccines. This collaboration capitalizes on Bavarian Nordic's established marketing network in Germany, aimed at improving vaccine accessibility and compliance.
Dynavax Technologies (Nasdaq: DVAX) will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the William Blair 41st Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 1, 2021, at 2:40 p.m. C.T. The chat will be led by CEO Ryan Spencer and will be accessible via the company's 'Events & Presentations' page. Dynavax is known for its innovative vaccines, including HEPLISAV-B®, a hepatitis B vaccine approved in both the U.S. and EU, and is advancing its CpG 1018 adjuvant for COVID-19 and other vaccines.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced the pricing of $200 million in 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2026. The offering closes on May 13, 2021, with an option for purchasers to buy an additional $30 million. The notes accrue interest semiannually and have a conversion rate of 95.5338 shares per $1,000 principal. The net proceeds, estimated at $195.1 million, will primarily be used to repay outstanding debts. Dynavax will also engage in capped call transactions to mitigate potential stock dilution, with a cap set at $15.80.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced its plan to offer $200 million of convertible senior notes due 2026, with an option for purchasers to buy an additional $30 million. The notes will be unsecured and accrue interest payable semiannually, convertible into cash or stock at Dynavax's discretion. Proceeds will be used to repay existing debt and fund capped call transactions to mitigate stock dilution. The offering is subject to market conditions and is not registered under the Securities Act.
Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) reported a robust first quarter of 2021, achieving total revenues of $83.3 million, a significant increase from $10.9 million in Q1 2020. The company attributed this growth to strong performance from CpG 1018, generating $74.6 million in revenue, while HEPLISAV-B reached $8.3 million despite a decline in vaccine utilization. Notable metrics included an 89.3% seroprotection rate from ongoing clinical trials and a cash position of $232.7 million. The company expects 2021 to be transformational, driven by collaborations and product advancements.
Dynavax Technologies (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced on May 4, 2021 that it granted nonstatutory stock options for 148,500 shares to seven newly-hired employees as an employment inducement. The options were awarded at an exercise price of $9.74 per share, equal to the stock's closing price on the grant date, May 3, 2021. These options have a 7-year term and vest over three years, with one-third vesting annually and remaining shares monthly. This initiative complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and is part of the 2021 Inducement Award Plan.
Dynavax Technologies announced findings from a post-marketing study presented at the 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research. The study, which included approximately 31,000 patients receiving HEPLISAV-B and 38,000 receiving Engerix-B, showed an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) rate of 1.67 for HEPLISAV-B versus 1.86 for Engerix-B. The hazard ratio of 0.92 indicates no increased AMI risk with HEPLISAV-B. These results confirm the safety profile of HEPLISAV-B, supporting its continued use in hepatitis B prevention.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) will release its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021, after market close. A conference call and audio webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET. The company focuses on developing vaccines, with its first product, HEPLISAV-B®, already approved in the U.S. and EU for hepatitis B prevention in adults. Dynavax continues to advance its CpG 1018 adjuvant through collaborations for COVID-19, pertussis, and universal influenza vaccines.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announces that Valneva SE has initiated a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate VLA2001, utilizing Dynavax's CpG 1018 adjuvant. The Cov-Compare trial aims to compare VLA2001 against AstraZeneca's Vaxzevria in a study involving 4,000 adults, focusing on the superior neutralizing antibody response. Following promising Phase 1/2 results, Valneva plans regulatory submission in autumn 2021 if Phase 3 results are favorable, marking a significant step in COVID-19 vaccine development.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced that two abstracts related to its hepatitis B vaccine, HEPLISAV-B, will be presented at the 2021 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) scheduled for April 26-27, 2021. The first abstract evaluates the safety and immunogenicity of HEPLISAV-B in adults undergoing hemodialysis, while the second presents findings on the occurrence of acute myocardial infarction in over 60,000 patients vaccinated with HEPLISAV-B compared to another vaccine. These presentations can be viewed on-demand until June 30, 2021.