Tag Archives: Carmot Therapeutics

Obesity Spotlight: Roche’s Journey to Commercialization

In the third installment of FENIX’s Obesity Spotlight Series, FENIX has conducted a deep dive analysis of Roche’s strategy to enter the obesity space. The analysis includes insights into Roche’s approach to external partnerships and acquisitions, including thoughts on how the Carmot acquisition may not be progressing as planned. Recall, Roche recently entered into a co-development and co-commercialization partnership with Zealand for petrelintide, which represents the largest deal across any therapy area and stage of development for a single asset (previous FENIX insight).

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Roche in Damage Control Mode After EASD Obesity Data Readout

Roche hosted a post-EASD investor event (view slides) where management reviewed its obesity data presentations and provided additional insight into the company’s obesity development strategy and pipeline. Of note, Roche spent a significant portion of the call discussing the emerging AE profile for its obesity assets and the company’s future plans to remain a player in the obesity market. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the Roche event, including thoughts on whether Roche overpaid for Carmot.

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Roche Completes Carmot Acquisition

Carmot Therapeutics announced its acquisition by Roche has been completed. Recall, Carmot and Roche entered into a definitive merger agreement for Roche to acquire Carmot for $2.7B upfront with the potential for $400M in milestone payments (previous FENIX insight). Below, FENIX provides brief highlights and insights on the acquisition.

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Roche to Acquire Carmot; 89bio Ph3 MASH Program

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Roche and Carmot Therapeutics announced a definitive merger agreement for Roche to acquire Carmot for $2.7B; and 89bio announced an end-of-Ph2 meeting with FDA for pegozafermin in MASH and disclosed details of the upcoming Ph3 MASH program (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

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Medtronic CY Q3 ’23 (FY Q2 ’24) Earnings; Lilly to Build Production Plant in Germany; Lilly Initiates Ph1 T2DM Study; Carmot Files for IPO

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic hosted its CY Q3 ’23 (FY Q2 ’24) earnings call (press release; slides); Lilly announced plans to build a $2.5B production plant in western Germany to support diabetes/obesity supply (view press release); Lilly initiated a Ph1 study evaluating an unknown compound (LY3938577) vs. insulin degludec (view CT.gov record); and Carmot Therapeutics has filed for an IPO (view SEC filing). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective items.

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Novo Initiates Ph2 Cagrisema Trial in CKD and T2DM; Carmot Initiates Ph2 GLP-1/GIP RA Study in Obesity and T1DM; OptumRx Lowers Insulin Costs; Beta Bionics Gains Coverage for iLet Bionic Pancreas; Mark Estes Joins Biolinq; Belgium and Britain Ban Ozempic for Weight Loss

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo, Carmot Therapeutics, OptumRx, Beta Bionics, and Biolinq. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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SURMOUNT-3 Presented at ObesityWeek; Novo Adds to Its CKD Pipeline; Carmot Presents T2DM/Obesity Results; Better Therapeutics Launches AspyreRx for T2DM

Four cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Lilly announced detailed results from SURMOUNT-3, in which tirzepatide demonstrated an additional -21.1% weight loss after 12 weeks of intensive lifestyle management (view press release); Novo Nordisk announced it will acquire an MRA asset from KBP Biosciences for $1.3B (view press release); Carmot Therapeutics presented data from its T2DM/obesity pipeline at the 2023 ObesityWeek conference (view press release); and Better Therapeutics initiated the AspyreRx launch for T2DM (view press release). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

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Novo’s FLOW Stops Early; Akero Misses in Ph2b NASH Study; Insulet Wins Preliminary Injunction Against EOFlow; Biocon Recieves Another CRL; Inpefa Receives Preferred Formulary Status with ESI; Carmot Oral GLP-1RA Ph1 Data

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo, Akero, Insulet, Biocon, Lexicon, and Carmot Therapeutics. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items, including thoughts on the potential impact of Akero’s study results.

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