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Alkermes plc develops and commercializes neuroscience medicines, with proprietary commercial products used in alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and narcolepsy. Company news commonly covers quarterly financial results, full-year expectations, commercial execution and presentations at healthcare and CNS investor conferences.
Clinical and medical updates focus on the company’s sleep-wake and psychiatric portfolio, including LYBALVI in schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder and alixorexton, an investigational oral selective orexin 2 receptor agonist in development for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia. Other updates include peer-reviewed data publications, research award programs and corporate developments tied to Alkermes’ biopharmaceutical operations.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) reported the results of its 2022 Annual General Meeting held on July 7, 2022. All four nominees for the Board of Directors were re-elected with over 97% of shareholder votes. Additionally, the advisory vote on executive officer compensation passed with over 86% approval. Lead Independent Director Nancy J. Wysenski emphasized the strong support for the Board's refreshment efforts, highlighting the company's focus on strategic priorities and operational execution aimed at driving growth and shareholder value. Full vote results will be disclosed via SEC filing.
Sarissa Capital Management expresses concern over the influence of CEO Richard Pops on Alkermes' board. Despite Alkermes' revenues exceeding $1 billion, they report consistent net losses and a nearly 60% stock price drop over five years, underperforming the IBB by 130%. Sarissa supports newly appointed directors and plans to vote for their slate at the upcoming annual meeting. If a Sarissa representative is not appointed soon, they may pursue action under Irish law to replace certain board members to act in shareholders' best interests.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 43rd Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 15, 2022, at 2:40 p.m. PT (5:40 p.m. ET). The event will include a fireside chat with management, accessible via a live webcast on the company’s website and archived for 14 days. Alkermes, headquartered in Dublin, focuses on developing innovative medicines in neuroscience and oncology, with products for conditions like alcohol and opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and more.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) is set to accept applications for its Alkermes Inspiration Grants program starting June 15, 2022. The program aims to distribute up to $500,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations focused on addressing the needs of individuals affected by addiction, serious mental illness, or cancer. This year's focus is on innovative programs targeting unmet needs, particularly in historically under-resourced communities. Eligible organizations can submit applications until July 15, 2022. More details are available on Alkermes' official website.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced participation in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on June 8, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible via live webcast on Alkermes' website and archived for 14 days. Alkermes is a global biopharmaceutical firm focused on innovative treatments for conditions like alcohol and opioid dependence, schizophrenia, and bipolar I disorder. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company also has facilities in Massachusetts, Ohio, and Ireland.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) is set to present positive data from the ARTISTRY-1 clinical trial, showcasing the anti-tumor activity of nemvaleukin as both a monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA®). This phase 1/2 study revealed significant responses in difficult-to-treat tumors, including melanoma and renal cell carcinoma. The company will host an investor webcast on June 6, 2022, to discuss these findings further, emphasizing the potential for nemvaleukin in improving cancer therapy outcomes.
Sarissa Capital Management expresses serious concerns over the corporate governance of Alkermes (NASDAQ: ALKS), claiming the board is heavily influenced by CEO Richard Pops, who they allege has caused significant shareholder value destruction over 30 years. In a statement, Sarissa criticized the abrupt ending of discussions about director nominations and highlighted the board's neglect of shareholder interests. Despite Alkermes achieving over $1 billion in revenue from 2017-2021, the company consistently operated at a net loss while underperforming the IBB index by 130%.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced the appointment of Nancy J. Wysenski as the new Lead Independent Director and the retirement of long-serving directors David W. Anstice AO and Wendy L. Dixon, Ph.D. The company also filed a preliminary proxy statement for its upcoming Annual General Meeting. Additionally, Christopher I. Wright, M.D., Ph.D., was appointed to the Board, bringing significant experience in neuroscience and drug development. These moves are part of Alkermes' ongoing commitment to corporate governance and board refreshment.
Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) has announced that four abstracts related to its investigational immunotherapy, nemvaleukin alfa, have been accepted for presentation at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting from June 3-7, 2022. A key highlight will be an oral presentation of the final dataset from the ARTISTRY-1 clinical trial, showcasing the safety and effectiveness of nemvaleukin combined with pembrolizumab. Additionally, three trial-in-progress posters will provide updates from ongoing ARTISTRY trials, further exploring nemvaleukin's potential in treating advanced solid tumors.
Alkermes reported Q1 2022 revenues of $278.5 million, up from $251.4 million YoY, driven by strong sales of LYBALVI®, ARISTADA®, and VIVITROL®. Net sales of proprietary products rose to $171.3 million, with LYBALVI generating $13.9 million. However, a GAAP loss per share of $0.22 was noted, compared to $0.14 the previous year. Total operating expenses increased to $305.1 million. Alkermes reiterated its financial expectations for the year, emphasizing growth in its proprietary portfolio amidst a challenging landscape.