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Recent news coverage highlights the definitive merger agreement between Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation and Medera Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical and biotechnology company focused on difficult-to-treat cardiovascular diseases using next-generation gene- and cell-based approaches and bioengineered human-based technology, including a mini-Heart platform. Articles describe how the proposed transaction is expected to result in Medera being listed on Nasdaq through the combination with KVAC, subject to customary closing conditions and shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Investors following KVAC news can expect updates on the progress of the proposed merger with Medera, including registration statement and proxy statement milestones, references to risk factors, and details about expected transaction structure and conditions. News items also summarize Medera’s business units, Sardocor and Novoheart, and their activities in cardiac gene therapy trials and human-based disease modeling and drug discovery, which are central to the rationale for the proposed business combination.
This page allows readers to review KVAC-related press releases, merger announcements and other public communications in one place. It is useful for tracking how Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation is pursuing its stated objective of completing a business combination, and for understanding how developments at Medera may relate to the KVAC stock and warrants as the transaction progresses.
Medera announced the publication of a study in Pharmacological Research demonstrating how its subsidiary Novoheart is using AI and machine learning to enhance drug screening with human mini-Heart technology. The study achieved an 86.2% predictive accuracy in classifying drug effects, addressing the challenge of high failure rates (over 90%) in clinical trials that result in development costs exceeding $2 billion per drug. The innovative approach combines AI/ML with multiple human mini-Heart screening assays to improve drug classification capabilities, potentially reducing costs and enhancing safety in drug development.
Medera announced completion of Cohort A and initiation of Cohort B dosing in its MUSIC-HFpEF Phase 1/2a clinical trial, evaluating SRD-002, a first-in-human gene therapy for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). The trial shows promising efficacy results at six months in Cohort A (low-dose 3x10^13 vg), with no unexpected events or toxicities. Following DSMB recommendation, Cohort B (high-dose 4.5x10^13 vg) enrollment has begun. The company expects to complete Cohort B enrollment in Q1 2025, with interim data expected in H1 2025. HFpEF affects nearly half of 64.3 million heart failure cases worldwide, with treatment options available.
Keen Vision Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: KVAC) is subject to a stockholder investigation by Monteverde & Associates concerning its proposed merger with Madera Inc. Under the merger agreement, Keen Vision common stock will be canceled and converted into the right to receive a number of Madera common stock.
The law firm invites eligible shareholders to learn more and contact them at no cost or obligation. The announcement highlights the firm’s experience recovering money for shareholders and suggests shareholders ask firms about prior recoveries and courtroom experience before hiring counsel.
Medera Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is set to be listed on NASDAQ through a merger with Keen Vision Acquisition (KVAC). The combined entity will have an initial enterprise value of approximately $622.6 million. Medera focuses on developing next-generation gene- and cell-based therapies for difficult-to-treat cardiovascular diseases. The transaction proceeds will accelerate Medera's three most advanced clinical programs for AAV-based gene therapy candidates.
Key highlights include:
- Medera's founders and key shareholders have committed $22.6 million
- All existing Medera shareholders are rolling 100% of their equity
- A closing condition requires Medera to have at least $40 million in available liquidity
- The merger is expected to close in Q4 2024
This NASDAQ listing aims to advance Medera's clinical and preclinical programs, potentially expediting the development of novel therapeutic solutions for patients with unmet needs.
Medera and special purpose company Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation (KVAC) agreed to merge, with the combined company to list on Nasdaq under the name Medera upon closing expected in Q4 2024. The transaction implies an initial enterprise value of approximately $622.6 million. Cash proceeds may include up to $149.5 million from KVAC's trust account (before stockholder redemptions). Medera founders and key holders committed roughly $22.6 million via conversion of shareholder loans, and existing Medera shareholders will roll 100% of their equity. A closing condition requires Medera to have at least $40 million in available liquidity.
Clinical programs: Sardocor operates three AAV cardiac gene-therapy trials: SRD-001 (HFrEF; Phase 1/2a; 6 low-dose and 1 high-dose patients dosed; Phase 1/2a completion expected Q4 2024), SRD-002 (HFpEF; Phase 1/2a; 5 patients dosed; cohort B cleared; enrollment expected complete end of 2024; interim readout H1 2025), and SRD-003 (DMD-CM; IND cleared; first patient expected Q4 2024).