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Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced significant findings from the Phase 2 DAHLIAS study of nipocalimab, demonstrating over 70% relative average improvement in Sjögren's disease (SjD) activity compared to placebo. The study involved patients treated with 15 mg/kg of nipocalimab, showing a statistically significant (P=0.002) and clinically meaningful improvement on the primary endpoint, ClinESSDAI, at 24 weeks.

Improvements were noted as early as Week 4, with continued progress throughout the 24-week period. Secondary endpoints also showed clinically meaningful improvements in multiple organ assessments, physician assessments, and composite tools for clinical trial endpoints. Additionally, the treatment led to reductions in total IgG and autoantibodies associated with SjD.

This breakthrough in SjD therapy was highlighted among 30 abstracts presented by the company at the EULAR 2024 Congress, signifying potential advancement in treatment options for the approximately four million people affected globally.

Johnson & Johnson's (NYSE: JNJ) TALVEY® (talquetamab-tgvs) demonstrated durable, long-term responses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) in the Phase 1/2 MonumenTAL-1 study.

The study revealed a 24-month overall survival rate of 67% with biweekly dosing. Patients continued to show high response rates regardless of prior T-cell therapy exposure. At 23.4 months median follow-up, the median duration of response (DOR) was 17.5 months for biweekly dosed patients and 9.5 months for weekly dosed patients, increasing to 28.6 months in those with complete response or better. TALVEY® also exhibited low infection rates and manageable safety profiles.

The Phase 1b MonumenTAL-2 study with TALVEY® and pomalidomide showed an 88.6% overall response rate at a median follow-up of 16.8 months. The progression-free survival (PFS) rate at 12 months was 72.6%.

TALVEY® received FDA approval in August 2023 for treating RRMM in patients with at least four prior therapies.

A group of ovarian cancer victims has filed a motion in federal court to prevent Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) from pursuing a third bankruptcy filing outside New Jersey. The company aims to resolve talc claims through a prepackaged bankruptcy plan in Texas, but the plaintiffs see this as a delay tactic to limit compensation. Past bankruptcy attempts by J&J in New Jersey were denied. The motion also seeks to prevent J&J from amending agreements without notifying the plaintiffs. The case, Rebecca Love, et al. v LLT Management et al., is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will host an investor conference call on July 17th at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its second-quarter results. The call will be led by CEO Joaquin Duato, CFO Joseph J. Wolk, and VP of Investor Relations Jessica Moore, with other executive team members participating in the Q&A session. The webcast and presentation materials will be accessible on J&J's investor website, with a replay available three hours post-conference. U.S. participants can dial in at 877-869-3847, while international participants can use 201-689-8261. The replay will be available until August 14th, using the ID 13746915.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) has completed its acquisition of Shockwave Medical, integrating it as a business unit within Johnson & Johnson MedTech. This strategic move aims to enhance Johnson & Johnson's position in the cardiovascular intervention sector. Shockwave Medical is renowned for its intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) platform, used to treat coronary and peripheral artery diseases. The acquisition is projected to support revenue growth and strengthen Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s market leadership. However, the transaction will likely dilute adjusted earnings per share by $0.10 in 2024 and $0.17 in 2025 due to financing costs. Shockwave's common stock has ceased trading on NASDAQ.

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Numab Therapeutics' subsidiary for global rights to NM26, a Phase 2-ready bispecific antibody.

This $1.25 billion all-cash deal focuses on NM26, which targets IL-4Rα and IL-31 pathways in atopic dermatitis (AD). NM26 aims to address unmet needs in AD by offering a unique treatment for inflammation and itch.

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, pending regulatory clearance. Johnson & Johnson plans to develop more bispecific antibodies for AD and other immune-mediated diseases.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has announced its acquisition of Proteologix, a biotechnology firm specializing in bispecific antibodies for immune-mediated diseases, for $850 million in cash, with additional milestone payments possible. Proteologix's pipeline includes PX128, entering Phase 1 trials for moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) and asthma, and PX130, in preclinical development for AD. These therapies target IL-13, TSLP, and IL-22 pathways, aiming to deliver superior efficacy and patient convenience.

The acquisition aligns with JNJ's strategy to enhance its dermatology portfolio and address significant unmet needs in AD treatment. Proteologix's assets offer potential best-in-disease efficacy by targeting multiple disease pathways, addressing heterogeneous disease-driving factors in diverse patient populations.

Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) announced the pricing of its secondary underwritten public offering of 182,329,550 shares of common stock at $20.00 per share, expected to close on May 17, 2024.

Kenvue will not sell any shares or receive proceeds from the offering. Instead, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is expected to exchange these shares for its indebtedness held by Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan, who will then sell the shares to underwriters.

Post-offering, Johnson & Johnson will no longer own any shares of Kenvue. The offering will be managed by Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, and others. A registration statement on Form S-1 has been filed and declared effective by the SEC.

Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) has announced the launch of a secondary underwritten public offering of 182,329,550 shares of its common stock. The offering involves the exchange of shares between Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, with Goldman Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan acting as selling shareholders. Following the exchange, the selling shareholders will sell the shares to underwriters. Johnson & Johnson will no longer own any shares of Kenvue's common stock after the completion of the offering.