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On 21-Jul-2025 Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the U.S. FDA for its Biologics License Application seeking approval of oncolytic immunotherapy RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab for the treatment of advanced melanoma. The CRL means the agency will not approve the application in its current form and requires additional information before reconsideration. Specific deficiencies and next steps were not disclosed in the 8-K.

The company furnished, but did not “file,” a news release (Exhibit 99.1) under Item 7.01/8.01. No financial statements, earnings impact, or updated guidance were provided. The setback could delay potential commercialization and future revenue for RP1, increasing regulatory uncertainty and development costs.

Il 21 luglio 2025 Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) ha ricevuto dalla FDA statunitense una Lettera di Risposta Completa (CRL) riguardante la sua domanda di autorizzazione biologica per l'immunoterapia oncolitica RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combinazione con nivolumab per il trattamento del melanoma avanzato. La CRL indica che l'agenzia non approverà la domanda nella forma attuale e richiede ulteriori informazioni prima di una nuova valutazione. Le carenze specifiche e i passaggi successivi non sono stati resi noti nel documento 8-K.

L'azienda ha fornito, ma non ha "depositato", un comunicato stampa (Allegato 99.1) ai sensi degli articoli 7.01/8.01. Non sono stati forniti bilanci, impatti sugli utili o aggiornamenti delle previsioni. Questo contrattempo potrebbe ritardare la potenziale commercializzazione e i ricavi futuri di RP1, aumentando l'incertezza regolatoria e i costi di sviluppo.

El 21 de julio de 2025, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) recibió una Carta de Respuesta Completa (CRL) de la FDA de EE. UU. para su solicitud de licencia biológica que busca la aprobación de la inmunoterapia oncolítica RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) en combinación con nivolumab para el tratamiento del melanoma avanzado. La CRL significa que la agencia no aprobará la solicitud en su forma actual y requiere información adicional antes de reconsiderarla. Las deficiencias específicas y los próximos pasos no fueron revelados en el formulario 8-K.

La empresa proporcionó, pero no “presentó”, un comunicado de prensa (Anexo 99.1) bajo los ítems 7.01/8.01. No se ofrecieron estados financieros, impacto en ganancias ni guía actualizada. Este revés podría retrasar la posible comercialización y los ingresos futuros de RP1, aumentando la incertidumbre regulatoria y los costos de desarrollo.

2025년 7월 21일, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL)은 미국 FDA로부터 진행성 흑색종 치료를 위한 면역 종양 용해제 RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec)과 니볼루맙 병용 요법에 대한 생물의약품 허가 신청서에 대해 완전 반려 서한(CRL)을 받았습니다. CRL은 현재 형태로는 신청서가 승인되지 않으며 재심사 전에 추가 정보가 필요함을 의미합니다. 구체적인 결함 사항과 다음 단계는 8-K 보고서에 공개되지 않았습니다.

회사는 7.01/8.01 항목에 따라 보도자료(부록 99.1)를 제공했으나 공식 제출하지는 않았습니다. 재무제표, 수익 영향 또는 업데이트된 가이던스는 제공되지 않았습니다. 이번 차질로 인해 RP1의 잠재적 상업화와 미래 수익이 지연될 수 있으며, 규제 불확실성과 개발 비용이 증가할 수 있습니다.

Le 21 juillet 2025, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) a reçu une Lettre de Réponse Complète (CRL) de la FDA américaine concernant sa demande d'autorisation biologique pour l'immunothérapie oncolytique RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) en association avec le nivolumab pour le traitement du mélanome avancé. La CRL signifie que l'agence n'approuvera pas la demande sous sa forme actuelle et exige des informations supplémentaires avant une nouvelle évaluation. Les insuffisances spécifiques et les prochaines étapes n'ont pas été divulguées dans le rapport 8-K.

La société a fourni, mais n'a pas "déposé", un communiqué de presse (Annexe 99.1) conformément aux articles 7.01/8.01. Aucun état financier, impact sur les bénéfices ou mise à jour des prévisions n'a été communiqué. Ce revers pourrait retarder la commercialisation potentielle et les revenus futurs de RP1, augmentant ainsi l'incertitude réglementaire et les coûts de développement.

Am 21. Juli 2025 erhielt die Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) von der US-amerikanischen FDA ein Complete Response Letter (CRL) zu ihrem Antrag auf Zulassung eines Biologikums für die onkolytische Immuntherapie RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in Kombination mit Nivolumab zur Behandlung von fortgeschrittenem Melanom. Das CRL bedeutet, dass die Behörde den Antrag in der aktuellen Form nicht genehmigen wird und zusätzliche Informationen vor einer erneuten Prüfung verlangt. Konkrete Mängel und die nächsten Schritte wurden im 8-K-Bericht nicht offengelegt.

Das Unternehmen stellte eine Pressemitteilung (Anlage 99.1) unter den Punkten 7.01/8.01 bereit, reichte diese jedoch nicht formell ein. Es wurden keine Finanzberichte, Gewinnprognosen oder aktualisierte Leitlinien veröffentlicht. Dieser Rückschlag könnte die mögliche Kommerzialisierung und zukünftige Einnahmen von RP1 verzögern und die regulatorische Unsicherheit sowie Entwicklungskosten erhöhen.

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TL;DR – FDA CRL materially delays RP1 approval, adding cost and uncertainty for REPL.

The CRL halts near-term commercialization prospects for RP1, Replimune’s lead asset. Without clarity on required data, timelines could slip 12-24 months, eroding first-mover advantage in oncolytic immunotherapy and pushing out potential revenue inflection. The absence of financial guidance compounds valuation pressure, as RP1 represents the bulk of the company’s projected cash flows. Investors should watch for a Type A meeting outcome and required clinical or CMC work, both of which could require additional capital.

TL;DR – Regulatory setback is clearly negative; risk-adjusted DCF must be revised down.

The filing confirms a material regulatory delay with no offsetting positives. Given RP1’s outsized contribution to REPL’s pipeline value, a CRL justifies multiple compression and may trigger sell-side estimate cuts. Liquidity appears adequate today, but extended development raises financing risk in 2026-2027. I view this as an impactful negative event requiring portfolio under-weighting until more regulatory visibility emerges.

Il 21 luglio 2025 Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) ha ricevuto dalla FDA statunitense una Lettera di Risposta Completa (CRL) riguardante la sua domanda di autorizzazione biologica per l'immunoterapia oncolitica RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combinazione con nivolumab per il trattamento del melanoma avanzato. La CRL indica che l'agenzia non approverà la domanda nella forma attuale e richiede ulteriori informazioni prima di una nuova valutazione. Le carenze specifiche e i passaggi successivi non sono stati resi noti nel documento 8-K.

L'azienda ha fornito, ma non ha "depositato", un comunicato stampa (Allegato 99.1) ai sensi degli articoli 7.01/8.01. Non sono stati forniti bilanci, impatti sugli utili o aggiornamenti delle previsioni. Questo contrattempo potrebbe ritardare la potenziale commercializzazione e i ricavi futuri di RP1, aumentando l'incertezza regolatoria e i costi di sviluppo.

El 21 de julio de 2025, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) recibió una Carta de Respuesta Completa (CRL) de la FDA de EE. UU. para su solicitud de licencia biológica que busca la aprobación de la inmunoterapia oncolítica RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) en combinación con nivolumab para el tratamiento del melanoma avanzado. La CRL significa que la agencia no aprobará la solicitud en su forma actual y requiere información adicional antes de reconsiderarla. Las deficiencias específicas y los próximos pasos no fueron revelados en el formulario 8-K.

La empresa proporcionó, pero no “presentó”, un comunicado de prensa (Anexo 99.1) bajo los ítems 7.01/8.01. No se ofrecieron estados financieros, impacto en ganancias ni guía actualizada. Este revés podría retrasar la posible comercialización y los ingresos futuros de RP1, aumentando la incertidumbre regulatoria y los costos de desarrollo.

2025년 7월 21일, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL)은 미국 FDA로부터 진행성 흑색종 치료를 위한 면역 종양 용해제 RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec)과 니볼루맙 병용 요법에 대한 생물의약품 허가 신청서에 대해 완전 반려 서한(CRL)을 받았습니다. CRL은 현재 형태로는 신청서가 승인되지 않으며 재심사 전에 추가 정보가 필요함을 의미합니다. 구체적인 결함 사항과 다음 단계는 8-K 보고서에 공개되지 않았습니다.

회사는 7.01/8.01 항목에 따라 보도자료(부록 99.1)를 제공했으나 공식 제출하지는 않았습니다. 재무제표, 수익 영향 또는 업데이트된 가이던스는 제공되지 않았습니다. 이번 차질로 인해 RP1의 잠재적 상업화와 미래 수익이 지연될 수 있으며, 규제 불확실성과 개발 비용이 증가할 수 있습니다.

Le 21 juillet 2025, Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) a reçu une Lettre de Réponse Complète (CRL) de la FDA américaine concernant sa demande d'autorisation biologique pour l'immunothérapie oncolytique RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) en association avec le nivolumab pour le traitement du mélanome avancé. La CRL signifie que l'agence n'approuvera pas la demande sous sa forme actuelle et exige des informations supplémentaires avant une nouvelle évaluation. Les insuffisances spécifiques et les prochaines étapes n'ont pas été divulguées dans le rapport 8-K.

La société a fourni, mais n'a pas "déposé", un communiqué de presse (Annexe 99.1) conformément aux articles 7.01/8.01. Aucun état financier, impact sur les bénéfices ou mise à jour des prévisions n'a été communiqué. Ce revers pourrait retarder la commercialisation potentielle et les revenus futurs de RP1, augmentant ainsi l'incertitude réglementaire et les coûts de développement.

Am 21. Juli 2025 erhielt die Replimune Group, Inc. (REPL) von der US-amerikanischen FDA ein Complete Response Letter (CRL) zu ihrem Antrag auf Zulassung eines Biologikums für die onkolytische Immuntherapie RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in Kombination mit Nivolumab zur Behandlung von fortgeschrittenem Melanom. Das CRL bedeutet, dass die Behörde den Antrag in der aktuellen Form nicht genehmigen wird und zusätzliche Informationen vor einer erneuten Prüfung verlangt. Konkrete Mängel und die nächsten Schritte wurden im 8-K-Bericht nicht offengelegt.

Das Unternehmen stellte eine Pressemitteilung (Anlage 99.1) unter den Punkten 7.01/8.01 bereit, reichte diese jedoch nicht formell ein. Es wurden keine Finanzberichte, Gewinnprognosen oder aktualisierte Leitlinien veröffentlicht. Dieser Rückschlag könnte die mögliche Kommerzialisierung und zukünftige Einnahmen von RP1 verzögern und die regulatorische Unsicherheit sowie Entwicklungskosten erhöhen.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 21, 2025

 

 

 

REPLIMUNE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-38596   82-2082553
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification Number)

 

500 Unicorn Park Drive

Suite 303

Woburn, MA 01801

(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 222-9600

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

  ¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

  ¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   REPL   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq Global Select Market)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On July 22, 2025, Replimune Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) has issued a Complete Response Letter regarding the Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab for the treatment of advanced melanoma. A copy of such news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 8.01Other Events.

 

On July 21, 2025, the Company received a Complete Response Letter from the FDA regarding the Company’s BLA for RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab for the treatment of advanced melanoma.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   News Release dated July 22, 2025
104   Cover page interactive data file (formatted as Inline XBRL)

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  REPLIMUNE GROUP, INC.
     
Date: July 22, 2025 By: /s/ Sushil Patel
    Sushil Patel
    Chief Executive Officer

 

 

FAQ

Why did Replimune (REPL) file an 8-K on July 22 2025?

The company disclosed receipt of a Complete Response Letter from the FDA for its RP1 BLA.

What product is affected by the FDA’s CRL to Replimune?

The biologic RP1 (vusolimogene oderparepvec) in combination with nivolumab for advanced melanoma.

Does the 8-K include financial results or guidance?

No. The filing contains no financial data; it is limited to the regulatory update.

What is the immediate impact of a Complete Response Letter?

Approval is denied until Replimune addresses FDA deficiencies, delaying commercialization and potential revenue.

Where can investors read the full press release about the CRL?

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
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