Tag Archives: CT-996

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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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 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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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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