Bristol-Myers Squibb Co - BMY STOCK NEWS

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced positive interim results from the True North study, revealing sustained efficacy of Zeposia (ozanimod) in treating moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis through Week 142. Key findings include that 45% to 51% of patients achieved clinical remission at Weeks 46, 94, and 142, while clinical response rates ranged from 80% to 86%. No new safety signals emerged, reinforcing Zeposia as a significant treatment option in this patient group. The data will be presented at the ECCO 2022 Congress.

Bristol Myers Squibb announced that the FDA has accepted its supplemental Biologics License Application for Breyanzi, a CAR T cell therapy, seeking to expand its use for adults with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after first-line therapy failure. The application received Priority Review status, with a target action date of June 24, 2022.

Results from the pivotal Phase 3 TRANSFORM study indicated Breyanzi provided significant improvements in event-free survival and overall outcomes compared to standard chemotherapy treatments.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced that its Phase 3 VALOR-HCM trial evaluating mavacamten for symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy met its primary endpoint at Week 16. The trial involved over 100 patients and showed consistent safety results with previous studies. Mavacamten aims to improve patient outcomes eligible for septal reduction therapy. The firm plans to submit these findings to regulatory authorities and will present more data at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session in April.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) has priced a public offering of senior unsecured notes totaling $6 billion. The notes are issued in four tranches with varying interest rates and maturity dates: $1.75 billion at 2.950% due 2032, $1.25 billion at 3.550% due 2042, $2 billion at 3.700% due 2052, and $1 billion at 3.900% due 2062. The offering is expected to close on March 2, 2022. Proceeds will fund a concurrent tender offer, repay outstanding debt, and cover general corporate expenses.

Bristol-Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) and its subsidiary Celgene Corporation announced the launch of offers to purchase up to $4 billion in notes. The Offers involve 22 separate series of Notes from 2025 to 2097, with aggregate purchase prices ranging from $500 million to $1.25 billion for each pool. The Offers aim to acquire maximum principal amounts based on priority levels, subject to financing conditions. Early tender premiums of $50 are also included. The Offers will expire on March 15, 2022, with prior deadlines for total consideration eligibility.

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) and Exelixis (EXEL) report updated results from the CheckMate -9ER trial at ASCO GU 2022, highlighting the superiority of the Opdivo (nivolumab) and Cabometyx (cabozantinib) combination over sunitinib for advanced renal cell carcinoma. With a median follow-up of 32.9 months, patients receiving the combination achieved a median overall survival of 37.7 months and a progression-free survival of 16.6 months. No new safety concerns were identified, and health-related quality of life was significantly improved in the combination group.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) has announced a $5 billion accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program with Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Citibank, and JPMorgan. This repurchase is part of a previously authorized $15 billion multi-year program, leaving approximately $10.2 billion for future buybacks. The ASR transactions are expected to settle in the second and third quarters of 2022, with around 85% of shares repurchased on February 9, 2022. The company plans to finance these transactions with cash on hand, aiming to enhance shareholder value.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) announced $7.965 million in health equity grants to 24 U.S. non-profits aimed at improving access to care in underserved communities. This funding is part of a broader commitment of $150 million by 2025 to address health disparities and enhance clinical trial diversity. To date, the total investment towards health equity initiatives has exceeded $39 million. The grants will support community health workers and patient navigators to improve patient care in various therapeutic areas, including oncology and cardiology.

Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) reported Q4 revenues of $12.0 billion, an 8% increase driven by robust sales of Eliquis and immuno-oncology products. Full-year revenues reached $46.4 billion, up 9%. Q4 earnings per share (EPS) stood at $1.07 (GAAP) and $1.83 (non-GAAP), with annual EPS at $3.12 and $7.51 respectively. The company announced a $15 billion share repurchase authorization and provided 2022 guidance, predicting $47 billion in revenues. The outlook includes expected growth from new products and a reduction in operating expenses.