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<ul><li>Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. showcased a strong financial and operating result in the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, fueled by leading differentiating drug delivery technologies ENHANZE and Auto-Injectors, as well as the commercial products XYOSTED and Hylenex.</li><li>For 2023, the company delivered a 26% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $829 million and recorded a $448 million high in royalty revenue, indicating a 24% rise year-over-year.</li><li>Adjusted EBITDA also experienced an increase of 19% to $426 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share growth of 25% to $2.77 for the full year 2023.</li></ul>

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. showcased a strong financial and operating result in the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, fueled by leading differentiating drug delivery technologies ENHANZE and Auto-Injectors, as well as the commercial products XYOSTED and Hylenex.For 2023, the company delivered a 26% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $829 million and recorded a $448 million high in royalty revenue, indicating a 24% rise year-over-year.Adjusted EBITDA also experienced an increase of 19% to $426 million and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share growth of 25% to $2.77 for the full year 2023.

Halozyme Therapeutics: Initiation Of Coverage - A Solid Pipeline Supporting Future Growth! - Major Drivers

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alteogen-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15886:1" rel="noopener">Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)</a> has modified the existing license agreement with Merck. Revised terms of the agreement grant Merck exclusive global right to ALT-B4 for a specific product group, pembrolizumab.</li>
<li>Under the terms of the revised agreement, Alteogen will receive an upfront payment of $20M from Merck. Alteogen will also receive additional milestone payment of up to $432M.</li>
<li>Approval of Alteogen’s first proprietary product, Tergase (expected in early 2024) will be the next major catalyst for the company.  </li>
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Alteogen Inc (196170 KS) has modified the existing license agreement with Merck. Revised terms of the agreement grant Merck exclusive global right to ALT-B4 for a specific product group, pembrolizumab.
Under the terms of the revised agreement, Alteogen will receive an upfront payment of $20M from Merck. Alteogen will also receive additional milestone payment of up to $432M.
Approval of Alteogen’s first proprietary product, Tergase (expected in early 2024) will be the next major catalyst for the company.  


Alteogen (196170 KS): Modified License Agreement For Major Platform Technology Is A Hard Catalyst

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alteogen-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15886:1" rel="noopener">Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)</a>'s first proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase liquid product, Tergase (ALT-BB4) is currently under approval process in Korea and is expected to receive approval in early 2024.  </li>
<li>Tergase is a stand-alone hyaluronidase product that can be used for the treatment of various medical conditions, such as pain relief, edema treatment, and hyaluronic acid filler removal.</li>
<li>Compared to commercially available animal-derived hyaluronidase products in the market, Tergase is a highly purified product of high-quality with very few impurities and an excellent side effect profile.</li>
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Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)'s first proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase liquid product, Tergase (ALT-BB4) is currently under approval process in Korea and is expected to receive approval in early 2024.  
Tergase is a stand-alone hyaluronidase product that can be used for the treatment of various medical conditions, such as pain relief, edema treatment, and hyaluronic acid filler removal.
Compared to commercially available animal-derived hyaluronidase products in the market, Tergase is a highly purified product of high-quality with very few impurities and an excellent side effect profile.


Alteogen (196170 KS): First Proprietary Product Approval in Korea To Improve Revenue Visibility

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genmab-a-s-26418c4e-f8a3-407b-a60e-422af04febfe" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28558:1" rel="noopener">Genmab A/S (GMAB US)</a> recorded 30% YoY growth in royalty revenue on net sales of Darzalex to DKK1,952 million, representing 68% of total revenue in 1Q23.</li>
<li>Genmab has guided for 2023 Darzalex royalty revenue of DKK10.4–11.1B, compared to royalty revenue of DKK10.1B in 2022, based on estimated Darzalex 2023 net sales of $9.4 – 10.0B.</li>
<li>In May 2023, Genmab received FDA approval for Epkinly as the first and only T-cell engaging bispecific antibody for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.</li>
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Genmab A/S (GMAB US) recorded 30% YoY growth in royalty revenue on net sales of Darzalex to DKK1,952 million, representing 68% of total revenue in 1Q23.
Genmab has guided for 2023 Darzalex royalty revenue of DKK10.4–11.1B, compared to royalty revenue of DKK10.1B in 2022, based on estimated Darzalex 2023 net sales of $9.4 – 10.0B.
In May 2023, Genmab received FDA approval for Epkinly as the first and only T-cell engaging bispecific antibody for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.


Genmab A/S (GMAB US): Darzalex Continued to Be the Cash Cow; Epkinly Approval Adds Another Catalyst

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alteogen-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15886:1" rel="noopener">Alteogen Inc (196170 KS)</a> signed its fourth licensing deal for ALT-B4, a proprietary human recombinant hyaluronidase enzyme, with Sandoz. Given the strong demand more such deals are expected to follow.</li>
<li>Alteogen is reportedly in talks with global pharmaceutical companies for a technology transfer deal for Herceptin SC biosimilar. If successful, Alteogen will be a re-rating candidate.</li>
<li>Alteogen has established Altos Biologics to facilitate global phase 3 clinical trials and commercial development of Eylea biosimilar. Altos Biologics aims to be listed on the KOSDAQ in 2024.</li>
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Alteogen Inc (196170 KS) signed its fourth licensing deal for ALT-B4, a proprietary human recombinant hyaluronidase enzyme, with Sandoz. Given the strong demand more such deals are expected to follow.
Alteogen is reportedly in talks with global pharmaceutical companies for a technology transfer deal for Herceptin SC biosimilar. If successful, Alteogen will be a re-rating candidate.
Alteogen has established Altos Biologics to facilitate global phase 3 clinical trials and commercial development of Eylea biosimilar. Altos Biologics aims to be listed on the KOSDAQ in 2024.


Alteogen (196170 KS): Distinct Platform Technology; Biosimilar Pipeline; Potential Value Unlocking

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Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company developing products for the diabetes, cancer, dermatology and drug delivery markets. The Company's platform technology is based on recombinant human hyaluronidase plus additional enzymes. Halozyme applies its technology to its proprietary programs and to partnerships with pharmaceutical companies.

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Halozyme Therapeutics (HALO US)

Halozyme Therapeutics: Initiation Of Coverage - A Solid Pipeline Supporting Future Growth! - Major Drivers

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. showcased a strong financial and operating result in the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, fueled by leading...

Baptista Research

Alteogen (196170 KS): Modified License Agreement For Major Platform Technology Is A Hard Catalyst

Alteogen modifies license agreement with Merck, granting exclusive global rights for ALT-B4 for pembrolizumab for an upfront payment of $20M and...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): First Proprietary Product Approval in Korea To Improve Revenue Visibility

Alteogen’s first proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase liquid product, Tergase (ALT-BB4) is undergoing approval process in Korea and is...

Tina Banerjee

Genmab A/S (GMAB US): Darzalex Continued to Be the Cash Cow; Epkinly Approval Adds Another Catalyst

Royalty revenue from top-selling cancer drug Darzalex continues to contribute ~70% of Genmab’s revenue. The company’s 2 proprietary FDA-approved...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): Distinct Platform Technology; Biosimilar Pipeline; Potential Value Unlocking

Alteogen’s formulation platform change technology is in constant demand. The company can be potential first-mover in Eylea biosimilar. Its...

Tina Banerjee

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Halozyme Therapeutics: Initiation Of Coverage - A Solid Pipeline Supporting Future Growth! - Major Drivers

Halozyme Therapeutics Inc. showcased a strong financial and operating result in the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, fueled by leading...

Baptista Research

Alteogen (196170 KS): Modified License Agreement For Major Platform Technology Is A Hard Catalyst

​Alteogen modifies license agreement with Merck, granting exclusive global rights for ALT-B4 for pembrolizumab for an upfront payment of $20M and...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): First Proprietary Product Approval in Korea To Improve Revenue Visibility

Alteogen’s first proprietary recombinant human hyaluronidase liquid product, Tergase (ALT-BB4) is undergoing approval process in Korea and is...

Tina Banerjee

Genmab A/S (GMAB US): Darzalex Continued to Be the Cash Cow; Epkinly Approval Adds Another Catalyst

Royalty revenue from top-selling cancer drug Darzalex continues to contribute ~70% of Genmab’s revenue. The company’s 2 proprietary FDA-approved...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen (196170 KS): Distinct Platform Technology; Biosimilar Pipeline; Potential Value Unlocking

Alteogen’s formulation platform change technology is in constant demand. The company can be potential first-mover in Eylea biosimilar. Its...

Tina Banerjee

Alteogen modifies license agreement with Merck, granting exclusive global rights for ALT-B4 for pembrolizumab for an upfront payment of $20M and...