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Roche (RHHBY) announced on 3 November 2025 that the phase III ALLEGORY study of Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) met the primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints at 52 weeks.

Key findings include a higher percentage of patients achieving a minimum four‑point improvement in SRI‑4 at one year versus standard therapy, statistically significant benefits on BICLA, sustained corticosteroid control (weeks 40–52), sustained SRI‑4 (weeks 40–52), SRI‑6 at 52 weeks, and longer time to first flare. No new safety signals were identified.

Data will be presented at a medical meeting and shared with regulators; if approved, Gazyva/Gazyvaro would be the first anti‑CD20 therapy for SLE to directly target B cells.

Genentech (OTCQX: RHHBY) announced positive Phase III ALLEGORY results for Gazyva (obinutuzumab) in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) on standard therapy dated November 3, 2025. The study met the primary endpoint (higher percentage achieving SRI-4 at one year/52 weeks) and all key secondary endpoints, including BICLA response, sustained corticosteroid control (weeks 40–52), SRI-6 at 52 weeks, and time to first flare (BILAG). No new safety signals were identified. Data will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting and shared with regulators including FDA and EMA.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that its subsidiary accepted for payment all shares validly tendered in its tender offer to acquire 89bio (NASDAQ: ETNB) at $14.50 per share in cash plus a non-tradeable contingent value right (CVR) for up to $6.00 per share. The tender offer expired at one minute after 11:59 p.m. New York time on October 29, 2025, and approximately 94,113,710 shares were validly tendered, representing about 60.49% of outstanding 89bio shares (excluding guaranteed-delivery certificates). Roche intends to complete a merger today to acquire the remaining shares, after which 89bio will become a wholly owned Roche subsidiary and its shares will cease trading on the Nasdaq Global Market.

Roche (OTCQX:RHHBY) received CE mark on 29 October 2025 for the Elecsys Dengue Ag test, a fully automated, high-throughput immunoassay to aid diagnosis of acute dengue infection. The test reports results in 18 minutes, claims high clinical sensitivity and specificity, and is inclusive for all four dengue virus serotypes. Automation aims to improve lab efficiency, traceability and reduce human error, supporting faster workflows and patient management during outbreaks. The announcement cites rising global dengue burden, with a 2024 peak of over 14.6 million cases and >12,000 deaths.

Genentech (OTCQX: RHHBY) reported positive Phase III INShore results for Gazyva (obinutuzumab) in children and young adults (ages 2–25) with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome on Oct 28, 2025. The study met its primary endpoint: more participants achieved sustained complete remission at week 52 versus mycophenolate mofetil (MMF).

Key secondary endpoints met included higher relapse-free survival, longer median time to relapse or death, reduced cumulative corticosteroid dose to week 52, and fewer relapses through week 52. No new safety signals were identified; safety aligned with the known adult profile. Data will be presented at a medical meeting and submitted to regulators including the FDA and EMA.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) reported positive phase III INShore results for Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) in children and young adults (aged 2–25) with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

The study met its primary endpoint: more participants achieved sustained complete remission at week 52 versus mycophenolate mofetil (MMF). Key secondary endpoints met included improved relapse-free survival, longer median time to relapse or death, reduced cumulative corticosteroid dose to week 52, and fewer relapses versus MMF. No new safety signals were identified. Data will be presented at a medical meeting and shared with FDA and EMA.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that Nina Schwab-Hautzinger (born 1975) will be appointed Head of Group Communications and join the enlarged Corporate Executive Committee effective 1 February 2026.

Schwab-Hautzinger rejoins Roche from BASF where she was Head of Corporate Communications and Government Relations. She previously spent 13 years at Roche in senior communications roles and has led a healthcare practice at a strategic communications consultancy in Singapore. Her academic background includes studies at University of Mannheim, University of Waterloo, and a doctorate from University of Zurich.

CEO Thomas Schinecker thanked the outgoing Head of Group Communications, Barbara Schaedler, who will remain to ensure a smooth hand-over.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) reported Group sales of CHF 45.9bn for January–September 2025, a 7% increase at constant exchange rates (CER) and 2% in CHF, driven by Pharmaceuticals (+9% CER) and Diagnostics (+1% CER). The top five pharmaceutical drivers—Phesgo, Xolair, Hemlibra, Vabysmo and Ocrevus—generated CHF 15.8bn, up CHF 2.4bn at CER versus 2024. Roche raised its 2025 earnings outlook, targeting mid-single-digit Group sales growth (CER), high-single to low-double-digit core EPS growth (CER), and a higher Swiss-franc dividend.

Key developments include multiple regulatory approvals and positive phase III readouts, a merger agreement to acquire 89bio (FGF21 candidate for MASH), and next-generation sequencing tech decoding a genome in under four hours.

Roche (OTCQX: RHHBY) reported positive phase III IMvigor011 results for Tecentriq (atezolizumab) as adjuvant therapy in muscle-invasive bladder cancer using a ctDNA-guided approach.

At median follow-up 16.1 months, Tecentriq reduced risk of death by 41% (OS HR=0.59; 95% CI 0.39–0.90; median OS 32.8 vs 21.1 months) and risk of recurrence or death by 36% (DFS HR=0.64; 95% CI 0.47–0.87; median DFS 9.9 vs 4.8 months) versus placebo. The trial used Signatera ctDNA MRD testing to select patients and reported a safety profile consistent with prior studies. Results presented at ESMO Congress 2025 and will be discussed with health authorities including the FDA.