Emergent Biosolutions Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) has received a $23 million increase in its task order from HHS for additional biologics manufacturing equipment. This funding is aimed at supporting Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine production, specifically enhancing manufacturing capabilities at the Baltimore Bayview facility.

The company reaffirms its 2021 financial guidance and reports no changes to its manufacturing agreements related to COVID-19 vaccines. Emergent is committed to strengthening the supply chain for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, with an annual production capacity exceeding one billion doses.

Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE:EBS) announced an update on its investigational COVID-HIG therapy following disappointing results from the Phase 3 ITAC trial. The trial revealed that the addition of COVID-HIG to standard care did not confer clinical benefits for hospitalized COVID-19 patients with symptoms for less than 12 days. Despite this setback, Emergent emphasized the importance of earlier interventions and plans to explore COVID-HIG further in ongoing trials. The government-backed initiative has gathered data from nearly 600 patients across 63 sites globally, with no serious safety concerns identified.

Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) will participate in several upcoming investor conferences, showcasing its commitment to growth and communication with stakeholders. Key dates include:

• Jefferies Inaugural Global Plasma Summit on March 11, 2021, at 12:50 PM EST.
• KeyBanc Life Sciences & MedTech Investor Forum on March 24, 2021, at 1:15 PM EST.
• Chardan 4th Annual Manufacturing Summit on April 26-27, 2021, with updated details on the Emergent website.
• Truist 7th Annual Life Sciences Summit on May 4-5, 2021, with presentation details to be announced.

These events will likely discuss recent developments and financial guidance.

Emergent BioSolutions reported exceptional financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, with total revenues of $583.0 million for Q4, up 62% year-on-year, and $1,555.4 million for the full year, a 41% increase. Net income for Q4 surged to $185.4 million, improving net income per diluted share to $3.44. The company reaffirmed its 2021 revenue forecast of $1,950 - $2,050 million, citing robust CDMO services and product sales growth, particularly in response to COVID-19. Notable initiatives included expanding manufacturing capacity and signing new agreements for drug product manufacturing.

Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) will host a conference call on February 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET to discuss Q4 2020 financial results, recent business developments, and 2021 revenue guidance. Investors can access the call via phone at (855) 766-6521 (toll-free) or via webcast at this link. A replay will be available on the Emergent website post-call. The company aims to enhance public health and protect lives through its products and services.

Emergent BioSolutions and Humanigen have entered into a contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) agreement to accelerate production of lenzilumab, an antibody aimed at treating COVID-19 related cytokine storms. The deal leverages manufacturing capacity reserved by the U.S. government through the Department of Defense and aims for an emergency use authorization (EUA) in Q1 2021. Emergent's advanced facilities in Baltimore will support increased production, forming a key part of Humanigen's growth strategy.

Emergent BioSolutions (NYSE: EBS) announced participation in key investor conferences for Q1 2021. These include:

• 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference from January 11-14, 2021, with a presentation on January 11 at 8:20 am EST.
• J.P. Morgan 2021 Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference on March 1-3, 2021, with details to be updated on their website.
• Cowen 41st Annual Health Care Conference from March 1-4, 2021, also pending updates.

Webcasts will cover recent developments and financial results.

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) and Mount Sinai Health System have initiated a clinical program to evaluate COVID-HIG for post-exposure prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2. Two Phase 1 studies will assess safety and pharmacokinetics in healthy adults and adults with mild COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Defense has provided $34.6 million in funding, alongside a prior $14.5 million grant from HHS. The partnership aims to protect high-risk individuals, such as healthcare workers, by leveraging Mount Sinai's plasma collection capabilities, although COVID-HIG is not yet FDA-approved.

Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) reported strong Q3 2020 results with total revenues of $385.2 million, up 24% from Q3 2019. Year-to-date revenues reached $972.4 million, a 30% increase. Adjusted net income rose to $119.0 million, or $2.19 per diluted share in Q3. The company refined its 2020 financial forecast, projecting total revenues between $1.52 - $1.58 billion and adjusted net income between $375 - $405 million.

Despite strong performance, product sales declined 21% due to lower sales of travel health vaccines.