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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) announced positive results from Valneva's Phase 1/2 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, VLA2001, featuring Dynavax's CpG 1018 adjuvant. The trial involved 153 healthy adults aged 18 to 55, showing a 100% seroconversion rate for S-protein binding IgG in the high dose group. Valneva aims to start a pivotal Phase 3 trial by the end of April 2021, pending regulatory approval. VLA2001 is designed to prevent COVID-19 and may be modified for new variants.
Dynavax Technologies (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced the grant of nonstatutory stock options to purchase 142,000 shares to six new hires. The options, granted on April 1, 2021, have an exercise price of $9.73 per share, equaling the stock's closing price on that date. Each option has a 7-year term and vests over three years, tied to continued employment. This action complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and is part of Dynavax's 2021 Inducement Award Plan, aimed at attracting talent in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Clover Biopharmaceuticals and Dynavax Technologies announced the dosing of the first participants in the global Phase 2/3 SPECTRA trial, evaluating Clover's S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidate. This double-blind, randomized study aims to assess the vaccine's efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity in over 22,000 adults across multiple continents. An interim analysis is expected in mid-2021. The trial is fully funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, with hopes of producing hundreds of millions of doses for global distribution, emphasizing the vaccine's stability and manufacturing potential.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) will present at the H.C. Wainwright Virtual 2021 Global Life Sciences Conference on March 9-10, 2021. CEO Ryan Spencer will lead the presentation, which will be available on demand starting at 7:00 a.m. E.T. on March 9, accessible via the Investors section of the company’s website. Dynavax specializes in developing vaccines, having commercialized HEPLISAV-B®, a hepatitis B vaccine, and is advancing CpG 1018 as a vaccine adjuvant for various collaborations.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced the grant of stock options totaling 350,000 shares to its newly appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ms. MacDonald, effective March 1, 2021. Additionally, the company issued 74,300 shares in stock options to four newly hired employees. These options have a 7-year term, vesting over three years, with an exercise price of $8.90, reflecting the closing price on the grant date. This move complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and is aimed at attracting talent amidst ongoing vaccine developments.
Dynavax Technologies (DVAX) reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, highlighting a net loss of $15.5 million in Q4, improved from a loss of $36.8 million in Q4 2019. Total revenues rose to $46.6 million for 2020, up from $35.2 million in 2019. HEPLISAV-B product revenue reached $36 million, a 4% increase year-over-year. The company anticipates significant revenue from collaborations utilizing its adjuvant CpG 1018, potentially generating up to $230 million in 2021. Cash reserves stood at $165 million at the end of 2020.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced that the European Commission has granted marketing authorization for HEPLISAV B, a two-dose hepatitis B vaccine for adults aged 18 and older. This approval follows a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency based on favorable safety and immunogenicity results from three Phase 3 trials. Hepatitis B is highly infectious, affecting over 250 million globally. With a higher seroprotection rate than traditional vaccines, HEPLISAV B aims to improve compliance and is expected to launch in Europe later this year.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX), a biopharmaceutical company, announced that CEO Ryan Spencer will present at the Cowen 41st Annual Health Care Conference on March 1, 2021, at 3:20 p.m. E.T. The presentation will be available via webcast on the Company’s investors website. Dynavax is known for its vaccine development, particularly HEPLISAV-B®, approved for hepatitis B prevention in adults, and is advancing CpG 1018 as a vaccine adjuvant for various diseases.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on February 25, 2021, after market close. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. Investors can access the live audio webcast on the company's website. Dynavax focuses on developing vaccines and has commercialized HEPLISAV-B®, a hepatitis B vaccine. The company is also advancing CpG 1018 as a vaccine adjuvant, collaborating on vaccines for COVID-19, pertussis, and universal influenza.
Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX) announced the appointment of Dong Yu, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President of Vaccine Research on February 8, 2021. Dr. Yu, with over 15 years of experience in vaccine research, will lead the company's vaccine programs and technology platforms. He previously held significant roles at GSK Vaccines and Novartis Vaccines. As part of his employment, Dr. Yu received a stock option grant for 225,000 shares at an exercise price of $11.18. This appointment aims to bolster Dynavax's growth as a global vaccine leader.