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Medtronic to Spin Off Diabetes Business and CY Q1 ’25 (FY Q4 ’25) Earnings; Akero Acquisition Rumor 

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic announced plans to spin off its diabetes business (press release; slides) and hosted its CY Q1 ’25 (FY Q4 ’25) earnings call (press release; slides); and Akero Therapeutics has reportedly received an acquisition proposal from an undisclosed strategic buyer (view article). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items, including thoughts on what the Medtronic diabetes spinoff means for the rest of the market.

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Matthew Maryniak

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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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Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Simplera + MiniMed 780G

Medtronic announced FDA approval of the supplemental PMA for Medtronic’s Simplera Sync CGM sensor for use with the MiniMed 780G system. Recall, the standalone Simplera CGM was approved by FDA in August 2024 (previous FENIX insight). According to the press release, a limited US launch of the Simplera Sync sensor will begin in Fall 2025. Below, FENIX provides brief insight into the approval.

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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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JPM 2025 Day 1: DXCM, AMGN, VKTX, PFE, ZEAL, MDT, REGN, VTX, ALNY, CYTK; Metsera Files for IPO; Fractyl REVEAL-1 Data; Ro Zepbound DTC; 89bio 2025 Outlook

On the first day of JPM 2025, FENIX has provided coverage of presentations by major CVRM companies, including Dexcom, Amgen, Viking, Pfizer, Zealand, Medtronic, Regeneron, Vertex, Alnylam, and Cytokinetics. Roche also presented at JPM 2025 but had no meaningful discussion relating to its CVRM portfolio. Additionally, a series of CVRM-related news items have been observed:

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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Dexcom and Oura Partnership; Novo ESSENCE Data at AASLD; Medtronic CY Q3 ’24 (FY Q2 ’25) Earnings; Silence, Esperion, NewAmsterdam, and Arrowhead Data at AHA 2024; Aligos Ph2 MASH Data; Biomea COVALENT-111 Analysis

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Dexcom, Novo Nordisk, Medtronic, Silence Therapeutics, Aligos Therapeutics. Biomea Fusion, Esperion, NewAmsterdam Pharma, and Arrowhead. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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Tirzepatide Three-Year Positive Pre-Diabetes and Weight-Loss Results; Medtronic CY Q2 ’24 (FY Q1 ’25) Earnings Update; Tandem iOS app update; August 19-22 CHMP Agenda

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Lilly, Medtronic, Tandem, and EMEA. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights for the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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Kerendia FINEARTS-HF Topline Results; Simplera CGM Approved by FDA; Novo Initiates Second Ph3 H2H Cagrisema vs. Tirzepatide T2DM Study; Ypsomed and MTD Complete BGM Business Sale

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from Bayer, Medtronic, Novo Nordisk, and Ypsomed. 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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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.

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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ITCA 650 Negative Adcom Vote; Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Simplera; 89bio’s Pegozafermin in NASH Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation; Dexcom Canada Partners with RxFood for Diabetes Management; Novo Nordisk Foundation to Establish New Cell Therapy Facility

A series of cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed from FDA, Medtronic, 89bio, Dexcom, and Novo. Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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Medtronic CY Q2 ’23 (FY Q1 ’24) Earnings; Lilly Initiates Retatrutide Test Device Study

Two cardiometabolic-related news items have been observed: Medtronic hosted its CY Q2 ’23 (FY Q1 ’24) earnings call (press release; slides); and Lilly initiated a Ph1 relative bioavailability study comparing SC retatrutide (LY3437943) administered by a test device vs. a reference device in healthy participants (view CT.gov record). Below, FENIX provides highlights and insights into the respective news items.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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Medtronic Admits It Can’t Achieve iCGM Designation?; 2023 ADA Investor Event

Medtronic hosted its ADA 2023 investor event (view slides) and provided updates to the company’s diabetes business. Of note, commentary from Medtronic senior management indicates the Simplera CGM will not achieve an iCGM designation. Additionally, it should be noted that Medtronic’s CEO, Geoff Martha, participated in the ADA investor event, which hasn’t been the case in recent memory. Below, FENIX provides an overview of the Medtronic 2023 ADA investor event, including thoughts on Medtronic’s continued inability to achieve iCGM designation.

About The Author

Matthew Maryniak

|
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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