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Fortress Biotech, Inc. (symbol: FBIO) is a pioneering biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing innovative pharmaceutical and biotechnology products. The company operates through a unique model of establishing subsidiary companies, collectively known as Fortress companies, to promote research, development, and commercialization efforts.
Fortress Biotech leverages its deep expertise in the biopharmaceutical industry and drug development to support its subsidiaries. The company offers funding, management services, and strategic guidance to bolster the success of its Fortress companies. This collaborative approach enables the subsidiaries to focus on breakthrough innovations while benefiting from Fortress Biotech's resources and infrastructure.
The company's diverse product portfolio includes several key products such as Qbrexza, Accutane, Amzeeq, Zilxi, Targadox, Ximino, and Exelderm. These products span across therapeutic areas with a significant focus on dermatology, where Fortress derives the majority of its revenue. Beyond dermatology, the company and its subsidiaries are deeply engaged in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, oncology, and therapeutics.
Fortress Biotech continuously seeks strategic partnerships, licensing opportunities, joint ventures, and public and private financing to accelerate and support its research and development programs. These collaborations aim to enhance the company's capacity to bring novel treatments to market and address unmet medical needs.
For the latest updates and events, including financial results discussions and corporate updates, Fortress Biotech frequently engages with its stakeholders through conference calls and press releases.
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Fortress Biotech reported Q3 2024 financial results and highlights, including FDA approval of Emrosi for adult rosacea treatment. The company has an upcoming PDUFA date of December 28, 2024, for cosibelimab in treating advanced skin cancer. Q3 net revenue was $14.6 million from dermatology products, compared to $34.8 million in Q3 2023. Cash position stood at $58.9 million as of September 30, 2024. The company reported a net loss of $(15.0) million or $(0.76) per share. The board paused preferred stock dividends to maintain financial flexibility.
Checkpoint Therapeutics reported Q3 2024 financial results and updates. The FDA set a PDUFA goal date of December 28, 2024 for their cosibelimab BLA review. The company received $9.2 million from warrant exercises in November, extending cash runway into 2025. Q3 financials show cash position of $4.7 million, R&D expenses of $6.4 million (up from $5.5M YoY), and G&A expenses of $3.4 million (up from $2.2M YoY). Net loss was $9.7 million ($0.23 per share) compared to $5.7 million ($0.29 per share) in Q3 2023. The company presented promising longer-term data for cosibelimab in cSCC at ESMO Congress 2024.
Journey Medical (DERM) reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues of $14.6 million, marking a 4% decrease from Q3 2023. The company received FDA approval for Emrosi™, a treatment for inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults, with launch expected in late Q1 or early Q2 2025. Q3 2024 showed a net loss of $2.4 million ($0.12 per share), compared to net income of $16.8 million in Q3 2023. Gross margin improved to 63.9% from 57.9% year-over-year. The company ended the quarter with $22.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Journey Medical (Nasdaq: DERM) has received FDA approval for Emrosi™, a 40 mg minocycline hydrochloride extended-release capsule for treating inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults. The approval is backed by successful Phase 3 clinical trials where Emrosi demonstrated superior efficacy compared to both Oracea® 40 mg capsules and placebo. The trials met all co-primary and secondary endpoints with no significant safety concerns. Journey Medical plans to launch Emrosi in the U.S. market through its dermatology-focused sales force, with initial supply expected late Q1 or early Q2 2025.
Journey Medical (Nasdaq: DERM) presented data on DFD-29, a minocycline-based treatment for rosacea, at the 44th Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference. The study compared DFD-29 (40mg) with doxycycline (40mg) over 21 days, showing DFD-29 achieved higher dermal concentrations from Day 1. The company's New Drug Application is under FDA review with a PDUFA date of November 4, 2024. The randomized study demonstrated that DFD-29's modified-release formulation maintained consistent plasma levels while providing superior skin penetration compared to doxycycline, with both treatments showing good tolerability.
Journey Medical (Nasdaq: DERM), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company specializing in FDA-approved prescription drugs for dermatological conditions, has announced its participation in the 3rd Annual ROTH Healthcare Opportunities Conference. The event is set to take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, in New York City.
Members of Journey Medical's management team will be attending one-on-one meetings during the conference. This participation highlights the company's commitment to engaging with investors and industry professionals in the healthcare sector.
The conference provides an opportunity for Journey Medical to showcase its focus on selling and marketing dermatological treatments, potentially attracting investor interest and fostering business relationships within the pharmaceutical industry.
Fortress Biotech, a biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets, announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in October 2024. Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., the company's Chairman, President, and CEO, will represent Fortress at these events:
1. Lytham Partners Fall 2024 Investor Conference on October 1, 2024, at 4:15 p.m. ET. This virtual event will feature a fireside chat and 1x1 meetings.
2. 3rd Annual ROTH Healthcare Opportunities Conference on October 9, 2024, in New York, consisting of 1x1 meetings.
A replay of the Lytham Partners fireside chat will be available on Fortress Biotech's website for approximately 30 days after the event.
Fortress Biotech (Nasdaq: FBIO) has announced a registered direct offering and concurrent private placements totaling approximately $8 million in gross proceeds. The company will issue 3,939,394 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants) at $1.65 per share to healthcare-focused institutional investors, along with warrants to purchase an additional 3,939,394 shares at $1.84 per share. In a separate private placement, the company's Chairman, CEO, and President purchased 763,359 shares at $1.84 per share and warrants for the same number of shares.
The offerings are expected to close around September 23, 2024. Fortress Biotech plans to use the net proceeds for operations, including research and development, clinical trials, and working capital. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the sole placement agent for the offerings.
Checkpoint Therapeutics presented longer-term data from its pivotal trial of cosibelimab, an anti-PD-L1 antibody, for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) at the ESMO Congress 2024. Key highlights include:
- Increased objective response rates (ORRs) of 54.8% and 50.0% in locally advanced and metastatic cSCC, respectively
- Complete response rates improved to 25.8% and 12.8% in locally advanced and metastatic cSCC
- Median duration of response not yet reached in either group
- Manageable safety profile with low rates of severe immune-related adverse events
Checkpoint's Biologics License Application for cosibelimab is under FDA review with a PDUFA goal date of December 28, 2024. The company believes cosibelimab's efficacy and safety profile could position it as a preferred immunotherapy for advanced cSCC if approved.
Journey Medical (Nasdaq: DERM), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company specializing in FDA-approved dermatological treatments, has announced its participation in the Lake Street Capital Markets 8th Annual Best Ideas Growth (BIG) Conference. The event is set to take place on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in New York City.
Claude Maraoui, President and CEO of Journey Medical, will be attending the conference to engage in one-on-one meetings with investors and industry professionals. This participation underscores the company's commitment to growth and investor relations in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the field of dermatology.
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