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SIGA Technologies, Inc.

SIGA

Healthcare

1w

Expansion of U.S. Government Funding for Pediatric Smallpox Treatment

SIGA received an additional $13 million in development funding from the U.S. government specifically for pediatric smallpox treatment development.
The funds will support activities up to regulatory filings, including a new pediatric formulation of TPOXX.
A follow-up clinical trial will evaluate a refined pediatric formulation, including meal effects on absorption.
The pediatric program aims to address an unmet need for children too small for current oral formulations.
This funding reaffirms the U.S. government's strategic emphasis on biodefense and pediatric preparedness.
The company is on track to submit an IND for the pediatric program in the second half of 2025.

SIGA Technologies, Inc.

SIGA

Healthcare

1w

Financial Performance Summary

For the first half of 2025, product sales totaled $85 million, with additional research and development revenues of $2 million for Q2 and $3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Pretax operating income for Q2 2025 was approximately $46 million, with net income of about $35 million and fully diluted EPS of $0.49 for both the quarter and the six-month period.
SIGA maintained a strong balance sheet with approximately $182 million in cash and no debt as of June 30, 2025.
SIGA reported product sales of $79 million for Q2 2025, consisting of $53 million from oral TPOXX and $26 million from IV TPOXX delivered to the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile.
There remain $26 million of outstanding orders from the U.S. government related to the 19C contract, targeted for delivery in 2026.

Castle Biosciences, Inc.

CSTL

Healthcare

2w

FDA Breakthrough Designation for DecisionDx-Melanoma and Strategic Path to FDA Approval

Castle Biosciences received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for DecisionDx-Melanoma, signaling a significant regulatory milestone.
The company is actively progressing towards an FDA submission, with no specific public timeline disclosed.
Management expressed confidence that existing data supports FDA approval, emphasizing the importance of the breakthrough designation in accelerating regulatory pathway.

Kura Oncology, Inc.

KURA

Healthcare

1w

FDA Priority Review and Regulatory Progress for Ziftomenib

The FDA has accepted Kura's NDA for ziftomenib in relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML, granting a priority review with a PDUFA date of November 30, 2025.
Management reports ongoing collaborative and constructive interactions with the FDA, emphasizing alignment with the review timeline.
Regulatory milestones include addressing information requests and preparing for pre-approval inspections, with a focus on ensuring a successful review outcome.

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation

IART

Healthcare

2w

Progress on Compliance Master Plan and Quality System Transformation

All internal manufacturing sites assessed ahead of Q3 timeline with no related shipholds identified or initiated since last call.
Remediation planning and execution underway, with efforts aligned to FDA Quality System Regulations.
Some remediation work extending into 2026, with continuous improvement becoming standard in highly regulated industry.
Positive outcomes from FDA inspections at two facilities not covered by warning letters.
Ongoing updates and actions related to FDA warning letters, supporting operational strength and supply chain reliability.

Travere Therapeutics, Inc.

TVTX

Healthcare

1w

Progress and Potential of FILSPARI in IgA Nephropathy

The company reported the strongest commercial quarter for FILSPARI, driven by increased demand from both new and repeat prescribers.
Management emphasized FILSPARI's role as a foundational therapy in IgA nephropathy, with ongoing efforts to generate clinical evidence supporting broad use and combination therapies.
Progress in expanding access internationally through CSL Vifor and Renalis was highlighted, with expectations for further growth.
The upcoming PDUFA date of August 28 for removing the embryo-fetal toxicity REMS and modifying the liver monitoring REMS is a key regulatory milestone.
Clinical data from the Phase II SPARTAN trial showed approximately 70% proteinuria reduction and nearly 60% of patients reaching remission, reinforcing FILSPARI's efficacy.
Real-world evidence and guideline recommendations are increasingly supporting FILSPARI's nephroprotective benefits, positioning it as a standard of care.

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.

ANIK

Healthcare

2w

Disappointing Phase III Hyalofast Trial Results and Impact on FDA Submission Timeline

The U.S. pivotal Phase III trial for Hyalofast missed its primary endpoints, with statistical significance not achieved on co-primary measures of KOOS Pain and IKDC Function.
The trial faced challenges due to declining use of microfracture, higher dropout rates, missed visits during COVID, and reduced evaluable sample size.
Despite the miss on primary endpoints, secondary endpoints showed statistical significance, and international data with positive 15-year outcomes support the product's value.
The company plans to submit the third and final PMA module in the second half of 2025, extending the review timeline to 2027 to ensure thorough review and dialogue with the FDA.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

APLS

Healthcare

2w

FDA Label Expansion for EMPAVELI in C3G and Primary IC-MPGN

FDA approved a label expansion for EMPAVELI for patients 12 years and older with C3 myelopathy and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN).
This is the company's third FDA approval in 4 years, highlighting scientific strength and regulatory success.
The approval enables treatment with a C3-targeting therapy that achieves outcomes across proteinuria reduction, eGFR stabilization, and C3 deposit clearance.
Launch is underway, expanding into rare nephrology and underserved populations, including pediatric patients and post-transplant recurrence.

VXRT

Healthcare

5d

Impact of Second Stop Work Order on COVID-19 Trial Progress

Vaxart received a second stop work order from ATI, funded by BARDA, surprising the company with no prior notice.
The order was issued when approximately 5,000 participants had already been enrolled in the Phase IIb COVID-19 trial.
Despite the order, enrollment was allowed to continue for those already enrolled, maintaining trial momentum.
Management remains optimistic about the potential of the oral COVID-19 vaccine despite the disruption.
The company is awaiting further details from BARDA and ATI to determine next steps for the trial.
The trial's design includes a head-to-head efficacy comparison with an mRNA vaccine, aiming for data in 2026.

TransMedics Group, Inc.

TMDX

Healthcare

2w

FDA Conditional Approval for Next-Gen OCS Lung Program

TransMedics received FDA conditional approval for the OCS Lung IDE in July 2025, marking a significant regulatory milestone.
The company is actively engaging with FDA leadership to address final questions and plans to initiate trial activities after summer.
The next-gen OCS Lung trial will be the largest in lung preservation history, with over 450 lungs to be randomized.
Management is confident that successful trial results will establish the platform as the new standard of care in lung transplantation.
This clinical program is expected to be a major growth catalyst in 2026, though it will not impact 2025 financials.
The trial aims to demonstrate superior clinical outcomes over traditional cold storage, addressing longstanding market perceptions.

VTRS

Healthcare

1w

Pipeline Progress and Market Potential for Eye Care Assets

Viatris reported positive Phase III results for two ophthalmology programs targeting presbyopia and visual disturbances, with data presentation planned for 2026.
The Eye Care division is expected to become a more significant contributor to the company's future growth based on recent positive trial outcomes.
Management highlighted the potential of the presbyopia treatment, MR-141, as a noninvasive alternative with a different mechanism of action from existing therapies.
The company plans to file for FDA approval of MR-141 in the second half of 2025, aiming to address a large market of approximately 128 million presbyopia patients in the U.S.
The pipeline advancements reinforce Viatris' strategic focus on high unmet medical needs in ophthalmology, positioning it for future market share expansion.
The company is preparing to present detailed ophthalmology data at major medical congresses in 2025 and 2026.