ORGANON & CO - OGN STOCK NEWS

Organon reported Q3 2021 revenue of $1,600 million, down 1% from Q3 2020. Net income was $323 million or $1.27 per diluted share, a 42% decline year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA fell 15% to $636 million, with a margin of 39.8%. The company affirmed its financial guidance and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share. Notably, Women’s Health revenue dropped 10%, while Biosimilars rose 41%. Organon is actively expanding through acquisitions and maintaining strong cash flow with $1,008 million in cash, despite high debt levels.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) has announced its acquisition of Forendo Pharma, a clinical-stage company focusing on innovative treatments for women’s health. The deal includes a $75 million upfront payment, with additional potential payments totaling up to $954 million based on milestones. Forendo's lead candidate, FOR-6219, is a novel oral HSD17B1 inhibitor for treating endometriosis and is entering Phase 2 clinical trials. This acquisition aligns with Organon’s commitment to addressing significant unmet needs in women's health, including conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Organon (NYSE: OGN) will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on November 11, 2021, before a webcast and conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the live call via the Organon website, with a replay available two hours post-event. Institutional investors must register in advance to participate. Formed from a spin-off of Merck (NYSE: MRK), Organon focuses on women's health with over 60 medicines and products, pursuing collaboration with biopharmaceutical innovators.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) has launched the Fertility Journey website to provide resources for individuals navigating fertility care. The initiative aims to educate users about infertility, treatment options, and emotional challenges. Statistics reveal that 7.3 million women utilized infertility services in the U.S. from 2006-2010. This launch coincides with the ASRM Scientific Congress in Baltimore (October 17-20), emphasizing Organon's commitment to enhancing fertility education.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) announced FDA clearance for its updated Jada® System, designed to treat abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding effectively. Postpartum hemorrhage cases have risen significantly in the U.S. The updated system features a new kit configuration and improved ease of use, enhancing treatment options in maternal health. The reconfigured Jada system is set to be available in January 2022. This strategic move follows Organon's acquisition of Alydia Health, reinforcing its commitment to women's health.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) has launched a Public Service Announcement (PSA) aimed at raising awareness about the high rates of unplanned pregnancies globally, affecting approximately 121 million women each year. Despite progress in reproductive health, many women still lack access to modern contraceptive methods. The initiative encourages conversations around reproductive well-being and invites participation from women, families, and healthcare professionals. The PSA will be aired across local television and social media channels.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) announced that CEO Kevin Ali and CFO Matthew Walsh will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 19th Annual Global Healthcare Virtual Conference on September 13, 2021, at 9:30 a.m. EDT. Investors and the public can access the live webcast at Organon Events. Organon focuses on women's health and has over 60 products, including reproductive health and biosimilars. The company aims to invest in growth opportunities and collaborate with biopharmaceutical innovators.

Organon (NYSE: OGN) will participate in a fireside chat at Citi’s 16th Annual BioPharma Virtual Conference on September 10, 2021, at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The session will feature CEO Kevin Ali and CFO Matthew Walsh. Investors, analysts, and the public are encouraged to view the live webcast here.

Organon focuses on women's health, offering over 60 products across various therapeutic areas, and recently acquired Alydia Health, specializing in postpartum hemorrhage. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Avestria Ventures, a venture capital firm based in the San Francisco-Bay Area, has successfully closed its Fund I aimed at investing in early-stage women’s health and female-led life sciences companies.

Founded by Linda Greub and Corinne Nevinny, Avestria targets sectors traditionally underserved by venture capital, with less than 1% of the $4T US healthcare market focused on women’s health as of 2020. Notable achievements include the June acquisition of portfolio company Alydia Health by Organon (NYSE: OGN) for up to $240M, indicating strong investor interest in these areas.