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  • Lala Gregorek

Mereo BioPharma: TIGIT programme starts the next chapter

Mereo BioPharma is entering a new, and exciting, stage in its journey. Following a successful $70m fund raise, the promising anti-TIGIT antibody, etigilimab, will be progressed into proof-of-concept Phase Ib trials. Other clinical assets, addressing oncology and rare diseases, are approaching key points and partners are sought. Setrusumab for osteogenesis imperfecta, is on track, subject to partnering, to initiate a Phase III registration study this year. The next 18-24 months should see several value inflection events, but it is etigilimab’s progress that will be keenly watched. Updating our rNPV model to reflect the fund raise, FY19 results and expected progress gives a valuation of 100.2p/share or $5.01/ADS (fully diluted).
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AstraZeneca PLC

AstraZeneca is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, Co. operates as a biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing its pipeline of small molecule and biologic prescription medicines, including targeted business development through collaboration, in-licensing and acquisitions. Co. is focused on three main therapy areas: Oncology, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases, and Respiratory. Co. is also selectively active in autoimmunity, infection and neuroscience. In addition, Co. works across small molecules, oligonucleotides and other drug platforms, as well as biologic medicines.

Mereo Biopharma Group

Mereo Biopharma Group is engaged in the research and development of novel biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of rare and specialty diseases. Co. operates through three segment which are the respiratory unit, endocrinology disorders unit, orphan diseases unit. Respiratory unit develops drugs to treat respiratory diseases. Endocrinology disorders unit develops drugs to treat endocrine disorders. Orphan diseases unit develops drugs to treat various orphan diseases. Co. has two products which called BPS-804 and BGS-649.

Novartis AG

Novartis is a multinational healthcare group based in Switzerland. Co. provides healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies worldwide. Co.'s broad portfolio includes innovative medicines, eye care products and cost-saving generic pharmaceuticals. Co.'s operations are organized along three operating divisions: Innovative Medicines Division; Sandoz Division; and Alcon Division. Co.'s operations are supported by the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research and Novartis Business Services.

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