Trinity Delta view: Sanofi’s acquisition of INBRX-101 fits in with its portfolio growth strategy and its focus and reputation in rare diseases, and the $1.7bn+ deal value underscores INBRX-101’s attractiveness. For Arecor this is further commercial validation for its formulation expertise and ability to create clearly differentiated assets. INBRX-101 is Arecor’s second most advanced partnered asset, behind biosimilar AT220 (believed to be Fresenius Kabi’s tocilizumab) which launched in Europe in H223; both emerged from a technology formulation partnership. Such partnerships are a low-risk business model generating near-term revenues; Arecor receives research fees from day one of any formulation development collaboration under which it reformulates and develops optimised versions of a partner’s own products or product candidates. Should these convert to licences, as with AT220 and INBRX-101, there is potential for meaningful financial upside via milestones and future commercialisation income (royalties or similar). For more detail on Arecor’s investment case see our November 2023 Outlook. Our valuation remains £179m, equivalent to 583p per share.
24 Jan 2024
Trinity Delta Lighthouse: Arecor Therapeutics
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Trinity Delta Lighthouse: Arecor Therapeutics
Arecor Therapeutics PLC (AREC:LON) | 136 0 0.0% | Mkt Cap: 41.8m
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24 Jan 2024 -
Author:
Franc Gregori | Lala Gregorek | Philippa Gardner -
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Trinity Delta view: Sanofi’s acquisition of INBRX-101 fits in with its portfolio growth strategy and its focus and reputation in rare diseases, and the $1.7bn+ deal value underscores INBRX-101’s attractiveness. For Arecor this is further commercial validation for its formulation expertise and ability to create clearly differentiated assets. INBRX-101 is Arecor’s second most advanced partnered asset, behind biosimilar AT220 (believed to be Fresenius Kabi’s tocilizumab) which launched in Europe in H223; both emerged from a technology formulation partnership. Such partnerships are a low-risk business model generating near-term revenues; Arecor receives research fees from day one of any formulation development collaboration under which it reformulates and develops optimised versions of a partner’s own products or product candidates. Should these convert to licences, as with AT220 and INBRX-101, there is potential for meaningful financial upside via milestones and future commercialisation income (royalties or similar). For more detail on Arecor’s investment case see our November 2023 Outlook. Our valuation remains £179m, equivalent to 583p per share.