BeiGene, Ltd. American Depositary Shares - BGNE STOCK NEWS

BeiGene's BRUKINSA (zanubrutinib) receives new approvals in China for first-line treatment of CLL/SLL and WM, expanding its market reach

BeiGene, Ltd. reported a strong first quarter with product revenue of $410.3 million, a 56.9% increase compared to the prior-year period. BRUKINSA® and tislelizumab showed significant global growth. BRUKINSA's global sales reached $211.4 million, more than doubling from the first quarter of 2022. Tislelizumab sales in China reached $114.9 million, a 31% increase from the prior-year period.

BeiGene has announced its plan to present significant data at the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting from June 2-6, 2023, in Chicago. The data highlights two promising drug candidates: the anti-OX40 agnostic antibody BGB-A445 and the BCL-2 inhibitor BGB-11417, alongside its cornerstone assets zanubrutinib and tislelizumab. Lead presentations will include results from pivotal studies in treating various cancers, showcasing the company’s commitment to improving treatment outcomes.

This strategic focus on oncology underlines BeiGene's robust R&D efforts led by Lai Wang, Ph.D. The company is poised to advance its pipeline of innovative therapies aimed at enhancing patient access to effective treatments.

BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE) announced the successful outcomes of the global RATIONALE 305 trial, indicating that tislelizumab in combination with chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival (OS) in patients with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating superior OS over chemotherapy alone, regardless of PD-L1 status. No new safety concerns were noted, reinforcing the drug's safety profile.

The findings will be presented at an upcoming medical conference, supporting the potential of tislelizumab as a first-line treatment option. This development aligns with BeiGene's ongoing regulatory efforts for tislelizumab in various cancers, marking a significant milestone as gastric cancer remains a prevalent and challenging condition globally.

BeiGene has taken a significant step in its expansion by opening an office in São Paulo, Brazil, aimed at enhancing its administrative, commercial, and clinical operations in the largest oncology market in Latin America (LATAM). This strategic move is part of their goal to provide affordable cancer treatments to more patients globally. Additionally, tislelizumab, a PD-1 inhibitor, is currently under review by Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency for treating non-small cell lung cancer and esophageal cancer. BeiGene is also preparing for future expansions into other LATAM countries including Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Uruguay. The company is involved in over 45 markets and has enrolled more than 20,000 patients in clinical trials, indicating a robust global clinical development program.