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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 and Sanofi Q4 ‘24 Earnings; Tectonic Interim Ph1b HFpEF Data

Three cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Roche (press release; slides) and Sanofi (press release; slides; infographic) hosted their respective Q4 ’24 earnings calls; and Tectonic Therapeutic announced positive interim data from its Ph1b trial evaluating TX45 (LA relaxin fusion protein; 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 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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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 Positive Ph1 Oral GLP-1RA Obesity Results

Roche announced positive topline results for CT-996 (QD oral GLP-1RA) from its ongoing Ph1 trial in participants with and without T2DM (view CT.gov record). According to the press release, treatment with CT-996 resulted in a clinically meaningful placebo-adjusted mean weight loss of -6.1% within four weeks (p <0.001). Following the news, Roche’s stock increased ~7.5%. Below, FENIX provides highlights and brief thoughts on the potential CT-996 differentiation.

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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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Novo London, Merck, Roche, and Sanofi Q4 ’23 Earnings; FDA Clears NeuroBo’s Obesity IND

Five cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Novo Nordisk, NeuroBo, Merck, Roche, and Sanofi. Below, FENIX provides the 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 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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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 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.

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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