Category Archives: GLP-1RA

Novo Initiates Metsera Bidding War  

Novo Nordisk announced it submitted an unsolicited proposal to acquire Metsera in a deal valued up to $9.0B. Recall, last month, Pfizer announced it entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire the New York-based biotech in a deal valued up to $7.3B (previous FENIX insight). Following the news, Metsera’s stock price soared ~23% to $64/share. Below, FENIX provides insight into the Metsera bidding war, including thoughts on Novo as a strategic fit, Pfizer’s potential response, and readthrough to other acquisition targets. FENIX’s bold prediction: Pfizer will ultimately win and acquire Metsera.

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Matthew Maryniak

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Beta Bionics Q3 ’25 Earnings; Lilly Partners with Walmart & Invests in Oral Manufacturing; Tandem Integrates with Libre 3+; More Novo Leadership Changes

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Beta Bionics, Tandem Diabetes Care, and Novo Nordisk. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Regeneron and Novartis Q3 ‘25 Earnings; More Novo Leadership Changes 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Regeneron hosted its Q3 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides); Novartis hosted its Q3 ‘25 earnings call (press release; slides); and Tomas Landh (VP of BD) shared his impending departure from Novo Nordisk (view LinkedIn post). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Taps Shaq for OSA Awareness; Biomea Doses First Patient with Oral GLP-1RA; Fibronostics Acquisition for MASH Diagnostics 

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly launched a new OSA campaign with Shaquille O’Neal titled, “Don’t Sleep on OSA” (view press release); Biomea Fusion dosed the first patient in its Ph1 study of BMF-650 (QD oral GLP-1RA) in otherwise healthy overweight/obese patients (view press release); and Fibronostics completed the acquisition of Stone Clinical Laboratories for non-invasive diagnostic testing for MASH/MASLD (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Roche and Viking Q3 ‘25 Earnings

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Roche (press release; slides) and Viking Therapeutics (press release) hosted their respective Q3 ‘25 earnings calls. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights from the calls.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Terns Discontinues Obesity Program; Lingo Available at Walmart; Roche Partners For CVRM Manufacturing; Biocon Expands US Glargine Partnership; NewAmsterdam Registers Ph3 Study of Obicetrapib FDC and Monotherapy

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items has been observed from Terns Pharmaceuticals, ROVI/Roche, Biocon/Civica, Abbott, and NewAmsterdam Pharma. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Rybelsus CVRR Approval; FDA Hands Out First CNPVs, Including Tzield; Novo Hires New SVP; Ascletis Ph2 ASC30 Trial Update; BI Appoints New Obesity and Liver Head 

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, FDA, Sanofi, Ascletis Pharma, and Boehringer Ingelheim. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Lilly Ph3 Orfor T2DM Results; Abbott Q3 ’25 Earnings 

Two cardiometabolic events have been observed: Lilly announced topline results from the ACHIEVE-2 and ACHIEVE-5 studies of orforglipron in T2DM (view press release); and Abbott hosted its Q3 ’25 earnings call (press release; infographic). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Obesity Spotlight: How Will Lilly Maintain Market Leadership?

In the ninth installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Lilly’s current position in the obesity market. The analysis includes insights into Lilly’s strategy to maintain a broad portfolio to stay at the top ahead of the impending wave of obesity competitors.

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Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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Kailera Raises $600M for its Ph3 Obesity Program

Kailera Therapeutics announced a $600M Series B financing, with plans to initiate its global Ph3 program of KAI-9531 (QW SC GLP-1/GIP dual agonist) by YE 2025. Kailera completed an end-of-Ph2 meeting with FDA and discussed the Ph3 program, which will evaluate KAI-9531 in adults with obesity or overweight with and without T2DM. The company is also planning a trial in adults with a BMI of 35 or higher. For context, in May 2024, Kailera acquired exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize HRS9531 from Hengrui outside of greater China as KAI-9531 (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the news item.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

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President of Fenix Group International

Matthew has been a thought leader in the high-growth therapeutic areas of diabetes and cardiovascular medicine since 2006, making regular attendance at large and small CV/met scientific meetings and an architect of novel methods for assessing market opportunities. He has over a decade of experience in leading CV/met consulting engagements, is a published author in PM360 and Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, and has been quoted in The Pink Sheet on anti-thrombotics.

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