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On May 24, 2024, Vanda Pharmaceuticals' Board of Directors announced its unanimous decision to reject Future Pak, 's revised unsolicited takeover proposal. The offer included a cash price of $7.25 to $7.75 per share plus Contingent Value Rights (CVRs). The Board, advised by independent financial and legal experts, concluded that the proposal undervalues Vanda, poses significant risks, and is not in shareholders' best interests. Key considerations included Vanda's clinical development pipeline, robust revenue, strong cash position, and the speculative nature of the CVRs. Vanda remains confident in its potential for long-term growth and value creation.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals announced positive results from the second Phase III study of tradipitant for motion sickness. Conducted in real-world conditions, the study involved 316 participants on boat trips across the U.S. coast between September 2023 and April 2024. Tradipitant significantly reduced vomiting, with 10.4% and 18.3% of participants experiencing vomiting on 170 mg and 85 mg doses, respectively, compared to 37.7% on placebo. Additionally, 13.3% of participants reported severe nausea and vomiting on tradipitant versus 33% on placebo. Vanda plans to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) for tradipitant in Q4 2024.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals reported their first quarter 2024 financial results with revenues of $47.5 million, a 5% increase from the previous quarter. The company achieved various milestones, including FDA approval for Fanapt® in bipolar I disorder, with commercial launch expected in Q3 2024. Additionally, they anticipate submitting the NDA for Milsaperidone in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in early 2025. Vanda also expects to launch PONVORY® for multiple sclerosis in Q3 2024 and has ongoing clinical trials for Tradipitant for various conditions. Financially, total net product sales decreased by 24% compared to the first quarter of 2023. Net loss was $4.1 million, and cash reserves increased to $394.1 million. Despite challenges, Vanda remains optimistic about future growth.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals has received a revised unsolicited takeover proposal from Future Pak offering $7.25 to $7.75 per share in cash plus Contingent Value Rights. Vanda's Board of Directors will review the proposal to determine the best course of action. Shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.
Future Pak has increased its offer for Vanda Pharmaceuticals, including Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) along with $7.25 to $7.75 per share in cash. The increased offer could provide up to $260 million in potential value, translating to $11.62 to $12.12 per share, a 187% to 199% premium to Vanda's unaffected share price. Despite Vanda's actions to limit shareholder influence, Future Pak remains committed to the transaction.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals will announce its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 8, 2024, followed by a conference call where management will discuss the results and corporate activities. Investors can participate by dialing in or accessing the webcast.
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