Horizon Therapeutics plc Announces Agenda for Virtual R&D Day for Investors and Analysts on Sept. 29, 2021

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Horizon Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: HZNP) announced its virtual R&D Day for investors and analysts on Sept. 29, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. The event will feature discussions on the company's expanded pipeline, including key topics such as Horizon’s vision and strategy and new drug candidates HZN-7734, HZN-4920, and HZN-825. R&D leadership and key opinion leaders will engage in Q&A sessions, highlighting the company’s commitment to addressing critical needs in rare and autoimmune diseases.

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• Introduction of new pipeline candidates like HZN-7734 and HZN-4920.
• Engagement with investors through a dedicated R&D Day.

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• None.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Horizon Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: HZNP) today announced the agenda for its virtual R&D Day for investors and analysts on Sept. 29, 2021. During the event, Horizon’s R&D leadership, executives and key opinion leaders will discuss its expanded pipeline and participate in three Q&A sessions.

The virtual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time and may be accessed at https://horizonrdinvestorday.stagepro.io/. Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the live webcast to register and ensure adequate time for any software download that may be needed to access the event.

Horizon’s R&D Day investor event will cover the following topics:

Horizon’s Vision and Strategy
Tim Walbert, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Horizon’s R&D Strategy
Elizabeth H.Z. Thompson, Ph.D., executive vice president, research and development
Srini Ramanathan, Ph.D., senior vice president, research and development sciences

HZN-7734: First and Only Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Depleter in Clinical Development
Bill Rees, Ph.D., vice president, translational sciences
Theresa Podrebarac, M.D., M.Sc., senior vice president, clinical development

HZN-4920: CD40L Antagonist Designed to Block a Central Pathway Involved in Many Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases
Bill Rees, Ph.D., vice president, translational sciences
Theresa Podrebarac, M.D., M.Sc., senior vice president, clinical development

HZN-825 LPAR₁ Antagonist with Early Signals of Benefit in Fibrotic Diseases, Areas of High Unmet Need
Srini Ramanathan, Ph.D., senior vice president, research and development sciences
Dinesh Khanna, M.D., M.B.B.S., M.Sc., professor, Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan
Martin Kolb, M.D., Ph.D., director of the division of respirology, department of medicine, McMaster University

UPLIZNA^® (inebilizumab-cdon): Next-Generation B-Cell Depleter with a Novel, Targeted Approach
Kristina Patterson, M.D., Ph.D., medical director, neuroimmunology
Theresa Podrebarac, M.D., M.Sc., senior vice president, clinical development

TEPEZZA^® (teprotumumab-trbw): Building Evidence to Help Treat More Patients with Chronic Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
Bobby S. Korn, M.D., Ph.D., FACS, professor of ophthalmology and plastic surgery, University of California, San Diego

Closing Remarks
Tim Walbert, chairman, president and chief executive officer

About Horizon

Horizon is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of medicines that address critical needs for people impacted by rare, autoimmune and severe inflammatory diseases. Our pipeline is purposeful: we apply scientific expertise and courage to bring clinically meaningful therapies to patients. We believe science and compassion must work together to transform lives. For more information on how we go to incredible lengths to impact lives, please visit www.horizontherapeutics.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Investors:

Tina Ventura

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations

investor-relations@horizontherapeutics.com

Ruth Venning

Executive Director, Investor Relations

investor-relations@horizontherapeutics.com

U.S. Media:

Geoff Curtis

Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Chief Communications Officer

media@horizontherapeutics.com

Ireland Media:

Ray Gordon

Gordon MRM

ray@gordonmrm.ie

Source: Horizon Therapeutics plc

FAQ

What is Horizon Therapeutics' R&D Day about on September 29, 2021?

Horizon Therapeutics' R&D Day will discuss the company's expanded pipeline, including new drug candidates and its vision and strategy.

What topics will be covered during Horizon's R&D Day?

Topics include Horizon's vision and strategy, the R&D strategy, and specific drug candidates like HZN-7734, HZN-4920, and HZN-825.

How can I attend Horizon Therapeutics' virtual R&D Day?

The event can be accessed online at Horizon's dedicated R&D Day webpage, starting at 9 a.m. ET on September 29, 2021.

Who will speak at the Horizon Therapeutics R&D Day?

The event will feature Horizon's R&D leadership, including Tim Walbert and Elizabeth Thompson, along with other key opinion leaders.

What is the significance of HZN-7734 in Horizon's pipeline?

HZN-7734 is noted as the first and only plasmacytoid dendritic cell depleter currently in clinical development by Horizon.