Grifois, S.A. - GRFS STOCK NEWS

Grifols has acquired its first plasma donation center in Canada, purchasing Prometic Plasma Resources Inc's Winnipeg site from Kedrion for USD 4 million. This acquisition supports Grifols’ strategy to enhance the availability of lifesaving plasma medicines in Canada, complementing its existing production capabilities in the country. With an annual capacity of 1.5 million liters at its plasma fractionation plant, Grifols aims to leverage its extensive experience in Canadian plasma. The company remains committed to ensuring the quality and safety standards of plasma usage for patients.

Grifols has opened its 300th plasma donor center in Worcester, Massachusetts, marking a significant milestone for the company. This facility, part of the largest global network of plasma donor centers, aims to address the urgent need for plasma donations, which have been declining due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 350 centers worldwide, Grifols plans to operate 370 centers by the end of 2021. Plasma is crucial for creating lifesaving therapies for patients with chronic and rare diseases.

Grifols has launched its new ALBUTEIN FlexBag™, offering albumin in 5% and 25% concentrations, catering specifically to U.S. hospitals and pharmacies. This innovation features an easy-to-use port, minimizing bubble accumulation and needle stick risks. The FDA approved the 5% and 25% concentrations earlier in 2021, with a focus on sustainability, reducing the carbon footprint by 40% during manufacturing. This launch underscores Grifols' commitment to research and innovation, expanding its plasma-derived medicine portfolio to enhance patient care.

Grifols has launched HyperHEP B, a new formulation of hepatitis B immune globulin, approved by the FDA in December 2020, specifically for postexposure prophylaxis against hepatitis B. The product, utilizing a unique purification process, aims to enhance safety standards and reduce procoagulant activity. HyperHEP B is expected to serve approximately 800,000 to 1.4 million infected individuals in the U.S., with three different presentation sizes available. Grifols' ongoing commitment includes donating six million international units to underserved countries.

Grifols has announced the opening of the first AMBAR® Center in Barcelona, collaborating with Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona. This center aims to collect real-world data from the AMBAR® clinical program, which uses periodic plasma exchange to slow cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer's patients. The partnership aims to enhance the treatment and management of Alzheimer's with plans for future centers in the EU, U.S., and China. Over 35 million people globally suffer from Alzheimer's, emphasizing the significance of this innovation.

Grifols has partnered with the government of Andorra to create the Pyrenees Immunology Research Center (PYIRC), a modern facility aimed at advancing immunology research and therapy development. The center, set to open in 2023, will focus on immune system disorders, such as autoimmunity and cancer, and will attract international experts. Grifols will own 80% of the joint venture and invest approximately €25 million in construction, with €7 million in annual operating costs. This initiative aligns with Andorra's economic diversification goals in biotechnology and innovation.

Grifols announced a donation of 240 million international units of blood clotting factor medicines to the World Federation of Hemophilia from 2022 to 2030, bringing total contributions to over 440 million IU since 2014. This support aims to treat approximately 3,000 patients annually in developing countries, addressing global health inequities. Grifols' commitment reinforces its dedication to the hemophilia community and aligns with its mission to improve health access globally.

Grifols, S.A. (NASDAQ: GRFS), announced the filing of its 2020 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the SEC on April 9, 2021. This report includes audited financial statements for the fiscal year that ended on December 31, 2020. The Form 20-F can be accessed on both Grifols' website and the SEC's site. Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report, free of charge. Grifols is a global healthcare company focused on innovative solutions across its four divisions: Bioscience, Diagnostic, Hospital, and Bio Supplies, impacting the economy with EUR 7.5 billion and creating 140,000 jobs in 2020.

Grifols announced that its Phase 3 ITAC clinical trial for anti-coronavirus immunoglobulin did not achieve its primary endpoints. Despite this setback, the company is pursuing over 20 ongoing research efforts to identify COVID-19 treatment options. Grifols will collaborate on international studies involving intravenous and subcutaneous hyperimmune globulins for COVID-19 patients, along with evaluating other plasma-derived treatments. The trial enrolled nearly 600 patients across multiple countries, but the failure to meet primary endpoints raises concerns about the efficacy of the treatment.