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Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) is a late clinical stage biopharmaceutical company whose news flow is closely tied to the development of its two lead small molecule drug candidates, enobosarm and sabizabulin. Company press releases emphasize cardiometabolic and inflammatory diseases, with a particular focus on obesity, chronic weight management, and inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Much of Veru’s recent news has centered on enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) being developed to make weight reduction by GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) drugs more tissue selective for fat loss while preserving lean mass and physical function. Updates include topline efficacy and safety data from the Phase 2b QUALITY study and its Maintenance Extension, which evaluated enobosarm in older patients receiving semaglutide for weight reduction. The company has reported that enobosarm plus semaglutide preserved lean mass, increased fat loss, and reduced declines in stair climb power compared to placebo plus semaglutide, as well as reduced weight and fat regain after semaglutide discontinuation.
Investors following VERU news will also see announcements about regulatory interactions and trial design. Veru has disclosed a successful FDA meeting that, according to the company, provided regulatory clarity for enobosarm as a muscle preservation drug in combination with GLP-1 RA therapy for obesity, including guidance that incremental weight loss can serve as an acceptable primary endpoint and confirmation of the 3 mg dose for future development. News releases describe the planned Phase 2b PLATEAU study, designed to evaluate enobosarm 3 mg in patients with obesity initiating GLP-1 RA treatment, with endpoints focused on total body weight, body composition, and physical function.
Additional VERU headlines cover capital markets activity and corporate actions, such as an underwritten public offering to fund enobosarm development, a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, and Nasdaq notifications regarding minimum bid price compliance. Conference presentations at scientific meetings, collaborations on a modified release enobosarm formulation using Laxxon Medical’s SPID-Technology, and periodic financial results also feature prominently in the company’s news stream.
For investors and observers, the Veru news page provides a consolidated view of clinical trial milestones, FDA-related updates, financing transactions, and scientific presentations that shape the outlook for VERU’s cardiometabolic and inflammatory disease programs.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) reported a strong Q2 fiscal 2021, with net revenues increasing by 34% to $13.3 million and gross profit rising 47% to $10.9 million. The gross margin improved to 82%. The company is set to enroll patients in multiple pivotal clinical trials for its drug candidates, including sabizabulin for high-risk COVID-19 patients and prostate cancer therapies. Despite the growth, net loss increased to $2.8 million or $0.04 per share. Cash reserves stood at $136.7 million.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) announced results from a Phase 2 clinical study of enobosarm, an oral selective androgen receptor targeting agonist, in women with AR+ER+HER2- advanced breast cancer. The subset analysis revealed a 50% clinical benefit rate at 24 weeks and a 30% best objective tumor response, including complete responses in 2 patients. The average radiographic progression-free survival was 10 months at the 9mg dose. A Phase 3 trial, ARTEST, is expected to begin in June 2021, focusing on similar patient demographics.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) announced it will report its fiscal 2021 second quarter financial results on May 12, 2021, before market opening. The company specializes in oncology, focusing on prostate and breast cancer treatments. Critical products under development include sabizabulin, with a Phase 3 study targeting metastatic prostate cancer expected to begin in Q2 2021, and enobosarm for breast cancer, also anticipated to launch Phase 3 trials in Q2 2021. A conference call will be held at 8 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss performance and answer questions.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) announced acceptance of clinical results from the Phase 2 study of enobosarm, a selective androgen receptor targeting agonist, for presentation at the ESMO Breast Cancer Virtual Congress 2021 (May 5-8). This study focused on patients with AR+ER+HER2- advanced breast cancer who failed estrogen blockers and CDK 4/6 inhibitors. The upcoming Phase 3 ARTEST trial will evaluate enobosarm against active controls in patients with progressed disease. The company remains optimistic about the potential of enobosarm in targeted treatments for breast cancer.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU), an oncology biopharmaceutical company, will present at the Oppenheimer 31st Annual Healthcare Conference on March 16th at 3:10 p.m. ET. The presentation will focus on Veru’s pipeline for managing prostate and breast cancer, including innovations like VERU-111 and VERU-100. The webcast will be archived for 90 days. Additionally, Veru is advancing TADFIN™ for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Investors can access more information on the presentation and products at Veru's investor website.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) has engaged Morgan Stanley as a financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives for its FC2 Female Condom® business. The company reported record revenue and gross profit from this segment, with fiscal 2020 net revenues at $41 million and gross profit of $29 million. Veru is considering the monetization of the FHC Business due to a shift towards late-stage clinical programs, including trials for oncology and COVID-19. Despite exploring options, Veru remains open to continuing the FHC Business if beneficial for shareholders.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) announced its participation in the H.C. Wainwright Global Life Sciences Conference, with a fireside chat available on-demand starting March 9, 2021, at 7 a.m. ET. The chat can be accessed via their website for at least 90 days. Veru focuses on developing novel medicines for prostate and breast cancer, with key products including VERU-111 and VERU-100, and is advancing clinical trials for COVID-19 treatments. The company also offers the FC2 Female Condom as part of its sexual health division and submitted a New Drug Application for TADFIN™ for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Veru Inc. has successfully completed an expedited end of Phase 2 trial meeting with the FDA regarding its treatment, VERU-111, for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The FDA recognized the clinically meaningful benefits of VERU-111 in reducing respiratory failure and mortality rates, allowing the drug to advance into a Phase 3 clinical study. This study is expected to commence in April 2021 and will include approximately 400 patients. The Phase 2 trial showed an 81% relative reduction in treatment failures and a significant drop in ICU days.
Veru Inc. announced the submission of a 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for TADFIN™, a combination capsule of tadalafil 5mg and finasteride 5mg, intended for daily oral use to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This milestone marks Veru’s first NDA submission, aiming for FDA approval by December 2021. If approved, TADFIN will enhance Veru's sexual health revenue, which includes the existing FC2 Female Condom. The company plans to leverage telemedicine for launching TADFIN, anticipating a significant reduction in marketing costs.
Veru Inc. (NASDAQ: VERU) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 6,451,613 shares of common stock at $15.50 per share, aiming to raise approximately $100 million in gross proceeds. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 967,741 shares. The funds will be used for research, clinical trials, regulatory expenses, and general corporate purposes. The offering is scheduled to close on or around February 22, 2021.