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HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (HOOK) has described itself as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing next generation immunotherapeutics based on a proprietary arenavirus platform. Its news flow has highlighted programs in oncology and serious infectious diseases, including product candidates targeting HPV16-positive cancers, KRAS mutated cancers, and viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1).
Company press releases provide detailed updates on its collaboration and license agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. For example, HOOKIPA has reported on the HB-400 program in clinical development for HBV and the HB-500 program, a next-generation therapeutic vaccine being evaluated as a potential component of a curative regimen for HIV. News items have described clinical milestones such as enrollment completion in a Phase 1b trial of HB-500, including trial design elements and the intended role of HB-500 in a combination strategy for a potential functional cure of HIV.
HOOKIPA’s news coverage has also included significant corporate and strategic developments. In early 2025, the company issued multiple announcements related to a potential all-share combination with Poolbeg Pharma plc and associated U.K. Takeover Code disclosure requirements, followed by a Rule 2.8 statement that it did not intend to make an offer under Rule 2.7 of the Code. Subsequent releases detailed an asset purchase agreement with Gilead for HOOKIPA’s HB-400 program assets and certain HB-500 assets, and explained how this transaction related to the company’s long-term prospects and strategies.
Later announcements document HOOKIPA’s intention to voluntarily delist its common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market, deregister its common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and seek stockholder approval for dissolution and liquidation. Investors using this news page can review the sequence of clinical updates, collaboration news, U.K. takeover-related disclosures, and corporate actions such as the asset sale to Gilead, the special meeting of stockholders, and the steps toward delisting and deregistration. This provides a consolidated view of both scientific progress and material corporate events affecting HOOKIPA and the HOOK symbol.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) announced plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on March 15, 2023, before the market opens. The company will host a live conference call at 8:30 AM ET to discuss these results and provide a corporate update. HOOKIPA specializes in developing immunotherapeutics based on its proprietary arenavirus platform, targeting cancers and viral diseases such as HBV and HIV. The company collaborates with notable partners including Roche and Gilead. For access details, participants can find the webcast link on HOOKIPA's investor relations page.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) has announced a $10 million non-dilutive milestone payment from Roche for the development of HB-700, an immunotherapy for KRAS-mutated cancers. This payment marks the initiation of the HB-700 manufacturing process in preparation for a Phase 1 clinical trial. HOOKIPA plans to file an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) with the FDA in the first half of 2024. The collaboration allows HOOKIPA to pursue further milestones totaling approximately $930 million, plus royalties, for this and another undisclosed program.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) will participate in the virtual SVB Securities Global Biopharma Conference from February 14-16, 2023. The company plans to deliver a corporate presentation on February 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM EST. Interested parties can access the live webcast and archived replay through the Investors & Media section of HOOKIPA’s website.
HOOKIPA is focused on developing innovative immunotherapies utilizing its proprietary arenavirus platform. Their pipeline includes therapies targeting Human Papillomavirus 16-positive cancers and prostate cancers, along with collaborations with Roche and Gilead on cancer and viral infections.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) announced a $5 million non-dilutive milestone payment from Gilead Sciences under their collaboration agreement. This payment corresponds to the completion of a regulatory support package for a Phase 1 clinical trial of a hepatitis B therapeutic vaccine utilizing HOOKIPA's arenavirus platform. The trial is set to dose its first participant in 2023. HOOKIPA is eligible for additional milestone payments exceeding $190 million, alongside tiered royalties on net sales as it advances its innovative immunotherapy developments.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) has announced the promotion of Katia Schlienger, M.D., Ph.D., to Chief Medical Officer and the appointment of Malte Peters, M.D., to its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2023. Dr. Schlienger has been integral to HOOKIPA’s clinical strategy in immuno-oncology since joining in 2021. Meanwhile, Dr. Peters, with extensive experience in oncology and infectious disease, is poised to enhance HOOKIPA’s pipeline development. This leadership change is expected to strengthen the company’s clinical programs aimed at treating head and neck and prostate cancers.
HOOKIPA Pharma (NASDAQ: HOOK) announced its participation in the virtual investor meetings and panel discussions at The JMP Securities Hematology and Oncology Summit on December 6-7, 2022. The company focuses on developing novel immunotherapies using its proprietary arenavirus platform, which aims to mobilize targeted T cells against serious diseases. HOOKIPA’s pipeline includes investigational treatments for Human Papillomavirus 16-positive cancers, prostate cancers, and collaborations with Roche and Gilead for KRAS-mutated cancers and functional cures for HBV and HIV, respectively.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) announced significant advancements in its oncology programs, including a collaboration with Roche to develop HB-700 for KRAS-mutated cancers. The FDA accepted HOOKIPA's Investigational New Drug Application for HB-300, targeting metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Financially, HOOKIPA reported Q3 2022 revenue of $2.2 million, down from $3.9 million year-over-year, and a net loss of $18.3 million, a decrease from $20.0 million in Q3 2021. HOOKIPA's cash position was robust at $100.7 million as of September 30, 2022.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) announced it will release its Q3 2022 financial results and company update on November 14, 2022, prior to market opening. The company develops immunotherapies based on its proprietary arenavirus platform for serious diseases, including HPV-positive cancers and prostate cancer. Collaborations with Roche and Gilead aim to enhance its immunotherapeutic pipeline. Notably, HOOKIPA will not hold a conference call following this earnings release, indicating a shift in communication strategy with investors.
HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) will participate in the Sidoti Micro-Cap Virtual Conference on November 9-10, 2022. The company's corporate presentation is scheduled for November 10 at 12:15 PM EST. The event will be accessible through a webcast on HOOKIPA's website, with an archived replay available for 30 days post-event.
HOOKIPA focuses on developing innovative immunotherapeutics using its proprietary arenavirus platform to combat serious diseases like Human Papillomavirus 16-positive cancers and prostate cancers, with collaborations with Roche and Gilead.
HOOKIPA Pharma has entered a collaboration with Roche to advance its HB-700 program targeting KRAS-mutated cancers, receiving $25 million upfront and potential milestone payments totaling approximately $930 million. This partnership marks HOOKIPA's first oncology licensing collaboration, where they will lead early research and clinical development for HB-700. Roche may expand the collaboration with an additional product candidate, enhancing the commercial potential of HOOKIPA's proprietary arenavirus platform.