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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited reports news as a Japan-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company whose American depositary shares trade under TAK. Its updates center on medicines and pipeline programs in gastrointestinal and inflammation, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, oncology, neuroscience and vaccines, including ENTYVIO, GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC, HYQVIA, TAK-881, zasocitinib, rusfertide and oveporexton.
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Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced FDA approval for LIVTENCITY™ (maribavir), the first treatment for adults and pediatric patients (12 years and older) with post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection refractory to conventional therapies. In the Phase 3 SOLSTICE study, 56% of patients on LIVTENCITY achieved CMV DNA levels LLOQ at Week 8, compared to 24% with standard antiviral therapies (p<0.001). This breakthrough offers a new oral antiviral for a significant patient population, addressing an unmet medical need. LIVTENCITY will be available shortly.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE: TAK) has announced new policy recommendations aimed at improving care for patients with rare diseases. This initiative includes three primary reforms focused on enhancing access to genetic screenings and specialized care, as well as improving data standardization. A recent Morning Consult survey revealed that two-thirds of voters lack understanding of rare diseases, emphasizing the need for greater awareness. Takeda's report aims to address significant barriers to timely diagnoses and treatment, which currently average six years from symptom onset.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company applied for selection to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The decision was made during the Board of Directors Meeting on September 29-30, 2021, following the TSE's initial assessment on July 9, 2021, confirming compliance with listing requirements. The company also submitted its Corporate Governance Report based on an updated governance code. Enhancements to governance transparency include updated documents available on its corporate website. This move aims to maximize corporate value and strengthen stakeholder engagement.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company announced a share buyback plan of up to 100 billion yen, aiming to acquire up to 35 million shares, representing 2.23% of outstanding shares. The initiative is designed to enhance capital efficiency and improve shareholder returns, indicating confidence in the company's cash generation capabilities. The buyback is scheduled from November 2, 2021 to April 29, 2022 and will not affect Takeda's existing deleveraging goals. The company's strong pipeline includes approximately 40 new molecular entities.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company (NYSE:TAK) reported impressive financial results for H1 FY2021, with a 12.8% increase in reported revenue, amounting to 1,794.4 billion yen ($16.1B), and a 6.8% rise in underlying revenue of 1,661.4 billion yen ($14.9B). The company confirmed its full-year guidance aiming for a 30% core operating profit margin. Further growth is expected through its 14 global brands, which contributed 42% of total core revenue, and a share buyback of up to 100 billion yen highlights confidence in business strategy.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company has announced its acquisition of GammaDelta Therapeutics, a biotech focused on γδ T cell immunotherapy. This strategic move expands Takeda's capabilities in the immuno-oncology space, targeting solid tumors and blood cancers. The acquisition follows a successful collaboration established in 2017 and involves pre-negotiated upfront and milestone payments. With a focus on off-the-shelf therapies, Takeda aims to enhance patient access to innovative cancer treatments. The deal is set to finalize in Q1 of Takeda's fiscal year 2022, pending regulatory review.
BioLife Plasma Services has opened its first plasma donation center in Worcester, Massachusetts, aiming to meet the urgent demand for plasma-derived therapies for rare and chronic conditions. This center is part of a growing network that currently includes over 160 centers across the U.S. BioLife plans to open additional centers, contributing $2-3 million annually to local communities and creating around 70 jobs per location. The center will begin operations on October 16, with an emphasis on providing an industry-leading donor experience.
Takeda announced that the FDA's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee unanimously recommended maribavir (TAK-620) for treating refractory cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in transplant recipients. If approved, maribavir will be the first treatment indicated for adults with this condition. The recommendation is based on results from the Phase 2 and Phase 3 TAK-620-303 (SOLSTICE) trials. The FDA is currently conducting a Priority Review of the New Drug Application (NDA) for maribavir, which has also received Breakthrough Therapy and Orphan Drug designations.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) has announced the suspension of patient dosing in its Phase 2 studies of TAK-994, an investigational oral orexin agonist, due to a safety signal. This premature cessation aims to reassess the treatment’s benefit/risk profile. Takeda remains committed to patient safety and plans to evaluate all available data for future development decisions regarding TAK-994. The company continues its focus on its orexin franchise, including TAK-861, which is in Phase 1 development.
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