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Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company whose news flow centers on clinical progress, scientific data, and corporate developments in neurology and psychiatry. The company is advancing azetukalner, a novel, potent, selective Kv7 potassium channel opener in Phase 3 clinical trials for epilepsy, major depressive disorder (MDD), and bipolar depression (BPD), alongside early-stage Kv7 and NaV1.7 programs in pain and a NaV1.1 program in Dravet syndrome.
News related to XENE often covers clinical milestones, such as enrollment updates and anticipated topline data from Phase 3 studies like X-TOLE2 and X-TOLE3 in focal onset seizures (FOS), X-ACKT in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS), and the X-NOVA and X-CEED programs in MDD and BPD. Xenon also issues press releases on long-term X-TOLE open-label extension (OLE) data, which include multi-year seizure frequency reductions and analyses of seizure freedom patterns with extended azetukalner treatment.
Investors and clinicians following XENE can expect scientific conference coverage from meetings such as the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, where Xenon presents posters on epilepsy outcomes, depression burden in epilepsy, and pre-clinical data from its NaV1.1 Dravet syndrome program. Additional news items include corporate updates like quarterly financial results, investor conference presentations, investor webinars, and executive appointments, such as the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer in connection with anticipated commercialization activities.
Bookmark this page to monitor Xenon’s latest announcements on its Phase 3 epilepsy and mood disorder programs, early-stage pain pipeline, partnered work with Neurocrine Biosciences, and ongoing regulatory and investor communications.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) will disclose its first quarter 2021 financial results on May 11, 2021, after U.S. market close. A live conference call is scheduled for 4:30 PM ET, accessible via phone or through Xenon’s investor website. The company focuses on developing innovative neurology therapies, particularly for epilepsy, with a portfolio aimed at addressing significant medical needs.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) announced its participation in two upcoming virtual investor conferences. The first is the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 15, 2021, at 10:15 am ET, accessible via a live webcast. The second is the 2021 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference on April 20, 2021, at 3:00 pm ET, also available through a live webcast. The company focuses on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy. More information can be found on their investor website.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) announced its participation in a virtual fireside chat at the Stifel 3rd Annual CNS Day on March 31, 2021, at 1:00 pm ET. The discussion will focus on the company’s innovative therapies for neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy. Investors can access the live webcast on the company's website, where it will also be archived for future viewing. The presentation times are subject to change, emphasizing the need for stakeholders to stay updated.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) has successfully closed an underwritten public offering of 5,135,135 common shares, including an additional 810,810 shares from the underwriters' exercised option. The shares were priced at $18.50 each, while pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,081,081 common shares were offered at $18.4999. The total gross proceeds from the offering are approximately $115.0 million, before deductions. Jefferies, Stifel, and William Blair acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) announced a public offering of 4,324,325 common shares priced at $18.50 each, alongside pre-funded warrants for 1,081,081 common shares at $18.4999. The offering aims to raise approximately $100 million before deductions. An additional option for underwriters to purchase 810,810 shares exists for 30 days. The offering is anticipated to close around March 12, 2021, subject to standard conditions. Jefferies, Stifel, and William Blair are leading the offering, with further details available through their channels.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:XENE) has initiated an underwritten public offering of its common shares, including pre-funded warrants for select investors. The offering is made under its existing shelf registration statement, with underwriters given a 30-day option to purchase an additional 15% of the shares offered. The transaction, led by Jefferies, Stifel, and William Blair, is subject to market conditions and may not be completed as anticipated. No shares will be sold in Canada, and a preliminary prospectus will be filed with the SEC.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals has announced the acceptance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application by the U.S. FDA and IRB approval for a Phase 2 clinical trial of XEN1101, aimed at treating major depressive disorder (MDD) and anhedonia. The trial will be conducted in collaboration with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with Dr. James W. Murrough as the principal investigator. This study will evaluate the antidepressant effects of XEN1101, utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design involving approximately 60 patients, expected to start in Q2 2021.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) provided its financial results for 2020 and updates on its clinical trials. The company anticipates topline data from the Phase 2b ‘X-TOLE’ clinical trial for XEN1101 in adult focal epilepsy by Q3 2021, highlighting efficacy and safety. Total revenue rose to $32.2 million in 2020, driven by $26.8 million of deferred revenue. However, R&D expenses increased to $50.5 million. The net loss was reduced to $28.8 million compared to $41.6 million in 2019. Xenon has sufficient cash to fund operations into 2023, bolstered by partnerships.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq:XENE) will report its 2020 financial results on March 1, 2021, after U.S. market close. A conference call and webcast will follow at 4:30 PM ET to discuss these results and provide a corporate update. Additionally, Xenon will participate in the SVB Leerink 10th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on February 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET, which will be webcast live.
Xenon is focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy.
Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE) presented promising pre-clinical and clinical data on XEN1101, a Kv7 potassium channel modulator, at ASENT 2021. The ongoing Phase 2b X-TOLE clinical trial shows XEN1101 is effective as adjunctive treatment for adult patients with focal epilepsy, with results expected in Q3 2021. New data suggest potential efficacy for mood disorders like depression and anhedonia. Initial results indicate XEN1101 may be well-tolerated, with positive pre-clinical evidence supporting its use in combinations with other medications.