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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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Journey Medical reported a 26% revenue increase to $57.7 million for the first nine months of 2022, despite third-quarter sales declining to $16.1 million, affected by Targadox generic competition. The company has achieved 75% enrollment in its DFD-29 Phase 3 trials for treating papulopustular rosacea, with top-line data expected in H1 2023. Journey Medical anticipates submitting a New Drug Application in H2 2023, predicting DFD-29 could generate over $100 million in peak annual sales. Cash reserves totaled $34.9 million as of September 30, 2022.
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) announced it will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 10, 2022, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will take place at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. Interested parties can participate by calling specific numbers provided in the announcement. Journey Medical, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, develops and commercializes innovative dermatological products, having successfully marketed eight treatment products to date.
Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.1953125 per share for its 9.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for October, November, and December 2022. The dividends will be paid on October 31, November 30, and December 31, 2022, to shareholders on record as of October 15, November 15, and December 15, respectively. Future dividend notifications will be available on Fortress's website. Fortress focuses on developing and commercializing biopharmaceutical products across various therapeutic areas.
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) announced CEO Claude Maraoui's participation in two upcoming investor conferences. The first is the Roth Inaugural Healthcare Opportunities Conference on October 6, 2022, at 12:15 p.m. ET in New York City, which includes one-on-one meetings. The second is the LD Micro Main Event XV Conference on October 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. PT in Los Angeles, also with one-on-one meetings. Journey Medical focuses on dermatological products and markets nine branded and three authorized generic products.
Urica Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Fortress Biotech (FBIO), has appointed Jay D. Kranzler, M.D., Ph.D., as Chairman and CEO, and Vibeke Strand, M.D., to its Board. Dr. Kranzler brings over 30 years of drug development experience, particularly with the lead candidate dotinurad, currently in Phase 1 trials for gout in the U.S. Dotinurad, approved in Japan, is a urate transporter inhibitor showing promise in clinical trials. The company anticipates topline data from its Phase 1 trial later in 2022, aiming to expand treatment options for millions of U.S. gout patients.
Fortress Biotech announced that CEO Lindsay A. Rosenwald will provide a corporate update at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on September 13, 2022. The company focuses on acquiring and developing therapeutic products and has nine marketed drugs and over 30 programs in development in areas such as oncology and rare diseases. Fortress collaborates with leading research institutions and biopharmaceutical companies to enhance its portfolio and drive shareholder value.
Journey Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: DERM) has enrolled over 50% of participants in its Phase 3 trials evaluating DFD-29 (Minocycline Modified Release Capsules 40 mg) for treating papulopustular rosacea. This milestone indicates progress in collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. The company anticipates topline data in early 2023, followed by a New Drug Application filing later that year, expecting DFD-29 to achieve peak annual sales exceeding $100 million. Previous Phase 2 trials showed DFD-29's efficacy nearly double that of doxycycline in reducing inflammatory lesions.
Fortress Biotech reported a 45.5% growth in net revenue for H1 2022, totaling $42.8 million. The company anticipates significant regulatory milestones, including a BLA submission for cosibelimab for metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma expected by year-end 2022. Journey Medical, a partner, achieved $18.3 million in Q2 2022, up 20% from Q2 2021. Fortress reported a net loss of $21.4 million for Q2 2022, contrasting with a $3.5 million loss in Q2 2021. Strong ongoing clinical trials and expanded product offerings position the company for future growth.
Fortress Biotech (NASDAQ: FBIO) announced that its subsidiary Helocyte received a grant from NIAID/NIH exceeding $20 million to fund a Phase 2 clinical trial for the Triplex CMV vaccine. This multi-center, randomized study will take place at up to 15 transplant centers across the U.S., focusing on liver transplant patients. The COLT trial aims to demonstrate Triplex's potential to enhance outcomes for these patients. Previous studies have shown Triplex to be safe and immunogenic, with over 100 subjects dosed.
Journey Medical reported a 20% increase in net revenue for Q2 2022, totaling $18.3 million, compared to $15.3 million in Q2 2021. This growth was supported by settlement agreements with Padagis ensuring exclusivity for key products. Enrollment in the DFD-29 Phase 3 trials is progressing, with top-line data expected in early 2023 and an NDA filing anticipated in the second half of 2023. Despite a $7.5 million net loss, there was an improved Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(2.6) million. The company’s cash reserves are at $38.1 million.
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