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HONG KONG, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso Biopharma (9926.HK) is pleased to announce the enrollment of the first patient in its randomized, controlled, multicenter Phase III clinical study (AK117-302) for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This trial evaluates the innovative PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody ivonescimab in combination with Akeso's next-generation CD47 monoclonal antibody ligufalimab (AK117) against pembrolizumab for the first-line treatment of PD-L1 positive (CPS≥1) recurrent/metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M HNSCC). The AK117-302 study represents a significant milestone as the first Phase III clinical trial globally to investigate a CD47 monoclonal antibody therapy for solid tumors. This trial is the fifth Phase III study for ivonescimab, utilizing PD-1/L1 monoclonal antibody therapy as a positive control, and the third Phase III study comparing ivonescimab with pembrolizumab. The AK117-302 trial underscores Akeso's commitment to advancing the field of cancer immunotherapy and establishing a global standard of care for cancer treatment. Furthermore, it highlights our capability to maximize the number of cancer patients globally that can benefit from our product portfolio through a strategic approach to clinical development. In 2022, there were 770,000 new cases of head and neck cancer globally, with 84,000 cases reported in China. Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNSCC) accounts for over 90% of these cancers. Unfortunately, the five-year survival rate for patients with recurrent/metastatic HNSCC (R/M HNSCC) is just 3.6%. While targeted therapies and immunotherapies have improved treatment options, the median overall survival (OS) remains below one year. Pembrolizumab has emerged as the first-line standard treatment for R/M HNSCC and is recommended in both CSCO and NCCN guidelines. However, many patients do not respond adequately, and the overall survival benefit remains limited. There is a critical unmet need for more effective therapies to help HNSCC patients achieve long-term survival. At the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, Akeso reported initial positive data on its combination therapy of ivonescimab and ligufalimab. This combination demonstrated significant tumor reduction and survival benefits, particularly for HNSCC patients, who require rapid tumor shrinkage. The preliminary efficacy data from this therapy surpassed that of previously disclosed PD-1 studies, positioning it as a potentially new immunotherapy option for HNSCC patients. About Ligufalimab (AK117) AK117, independently developed by Akeso, is a next-generation humanized lgG4 anti-CD47 antibody without hemagglutination effect. AK117 can bind to CD47 expressed on tumor cells and block the interaction between CD47 and SIRPα, in order to enhance the phagocytic activity of phagocytes on tumor cells, thereby inhibiting the growth of tumors. Currently, several phase II clinical trials are underway to investigate the potential of AK117 in combination with azacitidine for hematological tumors, as well as AK117 alone or in combination with ivonescimab and cadonilimab for various solid tumors. Preliminary studies have shown promising efficacy and safety profiles, with no observed dose-limiting toxicity events. Additionally, the Chinese Phase II clinical study of the first-line treatment for unfit AML using AK117 in combination with venetoclax and zzacitidine, as well as the international multicenter Phase II clinical study of AK117 for treating MDS, are both ongoing with patient enrollment. About Ivonescimab (AK112/SMT112) Ivonescimab is a novel global first-in-class PD-1/VEGF bi-specific immunotherapy drug independently developed by Akeso. Ivonescimab is known as SMT112 in Summit Therapeutics's license territories, including the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, Central America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Ivonescimab was granted marketing approval by NMPA for the treatment of EGFR mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC patients who have progressed after EGFR TKI treatment. Currently, ivonescimab's first indication has been approved in China, and Akeso is conducting 6 registrational trials versus anti-PD-1/L1 therapeutics. Akeso is also conducting multiple clinical trials of ivonescimab covering 17 indications including gastrointestinal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer. About Akeso Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world's first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, the company has created a unique integrated R&D innovation system with the comprehensive end-to-end drug development platform (ACE Platform) and bi-specific antibody drug development technology (Tetrabody) as the core, a GMP-compliant manufacturing system and a commercialization system with an advanced operation mode, and has gradually developed into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative solutions.With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 50 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease and other major diseases. Among them , 22 candidates have entered clinical trials (including 11 bispecific/multispecific antibodies and bispecific antibody-drug conjugates). Additionally, 5 new drugs are commercially available, and 5 new drugs across 7 indications are currently under regulatory review for approval. Through efficient and breakthrough R&D innovation, Akeso always integrates superior global resources, develops the first-in-class and best-in-class new drugs, provides affordable therapeutic antibodies for patients worldwide, and continuously creates more commercial and social values to become a global leading biopharmaceutical enterprise. SOURCE Akeso, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024. "Strong growth in sales and earnings this quarter reflects the momentum we're building throughout our business. We continue to invest heavily in our rapidly advancing pipeline, with a focus on delivering innovative therapies across our core therapeutic areas," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. Key results include: For the third quarter, total revenues increased 23% to $8.5 billion in comparison to the third quarter of 2023. Product sales grew 24%, driven by 29% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price. Excluding sales from our Horizon Therapeutics (Horizon) acquisition, product sales grew 8%, driven by volume growth of 12%. Ten products delivered at least double-digit sales growth in the third quarter, including Repatha® (evolocumab), TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko), BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab), EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg), and TAVNEOS® (avacopan). Our performance included $1.2 billion of sales from our rare disease products, driven by several first-in-class, early-in-lifecycle medicines, including TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw), KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase), UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon), and TAVNEOS® (avacopan). GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 62% from $3.22 to $5.22, driven by mark-to-market gains on our BeiGene, Ltd. (BeiGene) equity investment and higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including amortization expense from Horizon-acquired assets and incremental expenses from Horizon. GAAP operating income remained relatively unchanged at $2.0 billion, and GAAP operating margin decreased 5.8 percentage points to 25.1%. Non-GAAP EPS increased 13% from $4.96 to $5.58, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including incremental expenses from Horizon, and interest expense. Non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.4 billion to $4.0 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin decreased 2.4 percentage points to 49.6%. The Company generated $3.3 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 versus $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2023, driven by business performance and timing of working capital items, partially offset by lower interest income. References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis" and "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion. Product Sales Performance General Medicine Repatha® (evolocumab) sales increased 40% year-over-year to $567 million in the third quarter, driven by 41% volume growth and 8% favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, partially offset by 10% lower net selling price. EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg) sales increased 30% year-over-year to $399 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth. Prolia® (denosumab) sales increased 6% year-over-year to $1.0 billion in the third quarter, driven by 9% volume growth, partially offset by lower inventory levels. Oncology BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) sales increased 49% year-over-year to $327 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth. Vectibix® (panitumumab) sales increased 12% year-over-year to $282 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth. KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib) sales increased 8% year-over-year to $378 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth outside the U.S. LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™ (sotorasib) sales increased 88% year-over-year to $98 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth and favorable changes to estimated sales deductions. XGEVA® (denosumab) sales increased 4% year-over-year to $541 million in the third quarter, driven by higher net selling price. Nplate® (romiplostim) sales increased 9% year-over-year to $456 million in the third quarter. U.S. government orders were $128 million in Q3'24 compared to $142 million in Q3'23. Excluding these U.S. government orders, Nplate sales grew 18% year-over-year in the third quarter, driven by 14% volume growth and higher net selling price. IMDELLTRA™ (tarlatamab-dlle) generated $36 million of sales in the third quarter. Sales increased 200% quarter-over-quarter, driven by volume growth. IMDELLTRA is the first and only FDA-approved bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE ®) therapy for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). MVASI® (bevacizumab-awwb) sales decreased 8% year-over-year to $195 million in the third quarter. Going forward, we expect continued sales erosion driven by competition. Inflammation TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko) sales increased 67% year-over-year to $269 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth. Otezla® (apremilast) sales decreased 1% year-over-year to $564 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by 7% lower net selling price, partially offset by 5% volume growth. Enbrel® (etanercept) sales decreased 20% year-over-year to $825 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by 13% unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions and 12% lower net selling price. Going forward, we expect continued declining net selling price and relatively flat volumes. AMJEVITA®/AMGEVITA™ (adalimumab) sales increased 9% year-over-year to $166 million in the third quarter. Rare Disease Except for TAVNEOS®, the products listed below were added through the acquisition of Horizon on Oct. 6, 2023. TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw) generated $488 million of sales in the third quarter. TEPEZZA is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED). KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) generated $310 million of sales in the third quarter. KRYSTEXXA is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for chronic refractory gout. UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) generated $106 million of sales in the third quarter. UPLIZNA is used to treat adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. TAVNEOS® (avacopan) generated $80 million of sales in the third quarter. Sales increased 116% year-over-year, primarily driven by volume growth. TAVNEOS is a first-in-class treatment for severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody-associated vasculitis (ANCA-associated vasculitis). Ultra-Rare products, which consist of RAVICTI® (glycerol phenylbutyrate), PROCYSBI® (cysteamine bitartrate), ACTIMMUNE® (interferon gamma-1b), QUINSAIR® (levofloxacin) and BUPHENYL® (sodium phenylbutyrate), generated $188 million of sales in the third quarter. Established Products Our established products, which consist of EPOGEN® (epoetin alfa), Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa), Parsabiv® (etelcalcetide) and Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim), generated $550 million of sales. Sales decreased 7% year-over-year for the third quarter, driven by volume declines. In the aggregate, we expect the year-over-year volume declines for this portfolio of products to continue. Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis On a GAAP basis for the third quarter: Total Operating Expenses increased 32% year-over-year. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales increased 13.0 percentage points driven by higher amortization expense from Horizon acquisition-related assets and, to a lesser extent, higher royalties and profit share. Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 34% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, marketed product support, and research and early pipeline, including Horizon-acquired programs. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 20% primarily driven by commercial expenses related to Horizon-acquired products. Other operating expenses consisted primarily of an impairment charge associated with an IPR&D asset and changes in the fair values of contingent consideration liabilities, both related to our Teneobio, Inc. acquisition from 2021. Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 5.8 percentage points year-over-year to 25.1%. Tax Rate decreased 2.4 percentage points year-over-year primarily due to the change in earnings mix as a result of the inclusion of the Horizon business, partially offset by quarter-to-date 2024 unrealized gains on our strategic equity investments, primarily BeiGene. On a non-GAAP basis for the third quarter: Total Operating Expenses increased 27% year-over-year. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales increased 0.4 percentage points driven by higher royalties and profit share, partially offset by lower manufacturing costs and changes in sales mix. R&D expenses increased 35% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, marketed product support, and research and early pipeline, including Horizon-acquired programs. SG&A expenses increased 21%, primarily driven by commercial expenses related to Horizon-acquired products. Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 2.4 percentage points year-over-year to 49.6%. Tax Rate decreased 2.7 percentage points year-over-year primarily due to the change in earnings mix as a result of the inclusion of the Horizon business. Cash Flow and Balance Sheet The Company generated $3.3 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 versus $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2023, driven by business performance and timing of working capital items, partially offset by lower interest income. The Company's third quarter 2024 dividend of $2.25 per share was declared on August 2, 2024, and was paid on September 6, 2024, to all stockholders of record as of August 16, 2024, representing a 6% increase from this same period in 2023. During the third quarter, the Company reduced principal debt outstanding by $2.5 billion. Year-to-date, the Company has reduced principal debt outstanding by $4.5 billion. Cash and investments totaled $9.0 billion and debt outstanding totaled $60.4 billion as of September 30, 2024. 2024 Guidance For the full year 2024, the Company now expects: Total revenues in the range of $33.0 billion to $33.8 billion. On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $8.71 to $9.56, and a tax rate in the range of 9.0% to 10.5%. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $19.20 to $20.00, and a tax rate in the range of 14.0% to 15.0%. Capital expenditures to be approximately $1.3 billion. Share repurchases not to exceed $500 million. Third Quarter Product and Pipeline Update The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs: General Medicine MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, AMG 133) MariTide is a multispecific molecule that inhibits the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and activates the glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor. A Phase 2 study of MariTide is ongoing in adults who are living with overweight or obesity, with or without Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Topline data are anticipated in late 2024. Planning for a broad Phase 3 program across multiple indications remains on track. A Phase 2 study investigating MariTide was initiated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in patients with and without obesity. AMG 513 A Phase 1 study of AMG 513 was initiated and is enrolling patients living with obesity. Olpasiran (AMG 890) Olpasiran is a potentially best-in-class small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) molecule that reduces lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) synthesis in the liver. The Ocean(a)-Outcomes trial, a Phase 3 cardiovascular outcomes study, is ongoing in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and elevated Lp(a). Repatha EVOLVE-MI, a Phase 4 study of Repatha administered within 10 days of an acute myocardial infarction to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, is ongoing. VESALIUS-CV, a Phase 3 CV outcomes study of Repatha, is ongoing in patients at high CV risk without prior myocardial infarction or stroke. In September data were presented from: a sub-analysis of the FOURIER trial demonstrating that patients with obesity (BMI >35) are at an increased risk of CV events. Repatha treatment of patients with obesity resulted in a reduction in the composite endpoint of CV death, myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina or coronary revascularization at 3 years [HR 0.71 (0.59-0.86), and Absolute Risk Reduction = 5.65%] the SLICE-CEA study, the first randomized trial of Repatha in patients with asymptomatic severe high-risk carotid artery stenosis. The study demonstrated that 6 months of Repatha treatment led to significant reductions in lipid rich necrotic core (LRNC) volume (p=0.017) and its components, intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) (p=0.037) and lipid volume (p=0.023) in the carotid vessels, as assessed by MRI. Oncology IMDELLTRA IMDELLTRA is a first-in-class delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting BiTE® (bispecific T-cell engager) molecule. The Company is advancing a comprehensive global clinical development program across extensive-stage and limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC): DeLLphi-304, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA with standard of care chemotherapy in second-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), is ongoing. DeLLphi-305, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA and durvalumab with durvalumab alone, is enrolling patients with first-line ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-306, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA with placebo following concurrent chemoradiation therapy, is enrolling patients with limited-stage SCLC. DeLLphi-308, a Phase 1b study evaluating subcutaneous tarlatamab, was initiated in patients with second line or later ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with a programmed cell death protein ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitor +/- carboplatin and etoposide, is ongoing in patients with first-line ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-302, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with AMG 404 in patients with second-line or later SCLC, is complete. AMG 404 is an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) monoclonal antibody. DeLLpro-300, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in patients with previously treated de novo or treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer, is complete. In September, data were presented from: DeLLphi-301, a Phase 2 study of IMDELLTRA where extended follow-up data demonstrated sustained anti-cancer activity and a manageable safety profile in patients with ES-SCLC previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Among 100 patients treated with the 10 mg dose level, the median duration of response was 9.7 months (95% CI, 6.9‒NE) and the median overall survival was 15.2 months. No new safety concerns were identified. DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA combined with a PD-L1 inhibitor as first-line ES-SCLC maintenance therapy. With a median follow-up of 10.0 months (range 1.4 - 20.4), IMDELLTRA in combination with a PD-L1 inhibitor, demonstrated a manageable safety profile with durable disease control [median duration of disease control: 9.3 months (95% CI: 5.6–not estimable)] and notable survival outcomes [median PFS 5.6 months (95% CI: 3.6–9.0), 9-month Kaplan-Meier estimate for OS of 88.9%]. BLINCYTO Golden Gate, a Phase 3 study of BLINCYTO alternating with low-intensity chemotherapy, continues to enroll older adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). A Phase 1/2 study of subcutaneous blinatumomab has completed enrollment in the dose-expansion and optimization phase in adult patients with relapsed or refractory Ph-negative B-ALL. The Company is planning to advance blinatumomab subcutaneous administration to a potentially registration-enabling Phase 2 portion of this study with initiation in H2 2025. Xaluritamig (AMG 509) Xaluritamig is a first-in-class bispecific T-cell engager targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1). The Company will initiate a Phase 3 study in post-taxane metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in fourth quarter of 2024. A Phase 1 monotherapy dose-expansion study of xaluritamig is ongoing in patients with mCRPC and has completed enrollment of patients in a reduced monitoring after treatment administration cohort. A fully outpatient treatment cohort continues to enroll patients to further improve administration convenience. A Phase 1 combination of xaluritamig with enzalutamide or abiraterone continues to enroll patients with mCRPC in dose-escalation and dose-expansion respectively. A Phase 1b study evaluating neoadjuvant xaluritamig therapy prior to radical prostatectomy was initiated in patients with newly diagnosed localized intermediate or high–risk prostate cancer. A Phase 1b study was initiated and is now enrolling patients to evaluate xaluritamig in patients with high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer after definitive therapy. In September results were presented from: a Phase 1 dose exploration cohort evaluating xaluritamig monotherapy in patients with mCRPC where with a median follow-up of 27.9 months, the median OS was 17.7 months across all cohorts. An encouraging PSA90 rate (45.1%) was also observed in high-dose cohorts, and presence of PSA90 response was associated with survival (p = 0.0044), potentially serving as an early indicator for benefit in these patients. a Phase 1 dose-expansion cohort evaluating xaluritamig monotherapy using multiple dosing regimens in patients with mCRPC demonstrated that the 1.5 mg Q2W target dosing regimen is the most favorable efficacy and safety profile and will be the recommended Phase 3 dose and schedule. AMG 193 AMG 193 is a first-in-class small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA)-cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitor. A Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193 continues to enroll patients with advanced methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null solid tumors in the dose-expansion portion of the study. A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 alone or in combination with other therapies is enrolling patients with advanced MTAP-null thoracic malignancies. A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 in combination with other therapies in advanced MTAP-null gastrointestinal, biliary tract, and pancreatic cancers is enrolling patients. A Phase 1/2 study of AMG 193 in combination with IDE397, an investigational methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) inhibitor, continues to enroll patients with advanced MTAP-null solid tumors. A Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AMG 193 was initiated in patients with MTAP-null previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In September, data were presented from a Phase 1 dose-escalation and initial dose-expansion study of AMG 193 in patients with MTAP-null solid tumors. The data demonstrated monotherapy activity and an acceptable safety profile. These data open opportunities to explore both monotherapy and combination therapy development strategies. Bemarituzumab Bemarituzumab is a first-in-class fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) targeting monoclonal antibody. FORTITUDE-101, a Phase 3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy, is ongoing in patients with first-line gastric cancer. FORTITUDE-102, a Phase 1b/3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab in patients with first-line gastric cancer, has completed enrollment of the Phase 3 portion of the study. FORTITUDE-103, a Phase 1b/2 study of bemarituzumab plus oral chemotherapy regimens with or without nivolumab, continues to enroll patients in first-line gastric cancer. FORTITUDE-301, a Phase 1b/2 basket study of bemarituzumab monotherapy, is ongoing in patients with solid tumors with FGFR2b overexpression. Nplate The primary analysis of a Phase 3 study of Nplate as supportive care in chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in gastrointestinal malignancies is complete. The Company continues to follow patients through a planned final analysis in H1 2025. Data presentation at a medical congress is anticipated in mid-2025. LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS CodeBreaK 202, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus chemotherapy vs. pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated and programmed PD-L1 negative advanced NSCLC. Regulatory review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the CodeBreaK 200 Phase 3 study of adults with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic KRAS G12C–mutated NSCLC along with data from the Phase 2 dose-comparison substudy is ongoing. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for the Phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 study of LUMAKRAS plus Vectibix vs. investigator's choice of therapy in KRAS G12C–mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) from October 17, 2024, to January 17, 2025, to allow time for review of recently submitted supplemental data. CodeBreaK 301, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix and FOLFIRI, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated CRC. Inflammation TEZSPIRE The Company is planning to initiate Phase 3 studies in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a BEC ≥ 150 cells/µl or greater. Study initiation is anticipated in H1 2025. A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE is ongoing in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2024. A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE continues to enroll patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. In severe asthma, the WAYFINDER Phase 3b study and the PASSAGE Phase 4 real-world effectiveness study are fully enrolled. The SUNRISE Phase 3 study continues to enroll patients. Rocatinlimab (AMG 451/KHK4083) Rocatinlimab is a first-in-class T-cell rebalancing monoclonal antibody targeting the OX40 receptor. The eight study ROCKET Phase 3 program continues to enroll patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). To date, over 3,200 patients have been enrolled in the ROCKET program, with six studies having completed enrollment. In September, the Company reported results from the Phase 3 HORIZON study (part of the ROCKET program), evaluating rocatinlimab monotherapy vs. placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe AD. The study met its co-primary endpoints and all key secondary endpoints, achieving statistical significance versus placebo at week 24. 32.8% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved ≥ 75% reduction from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index score (EASI-75), compared to 13.7% placebo treated (19.1% difference, p<0.001). 19.3% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved a Validated Investigator's Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-ADTM) score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with a ≥ 2-point reduction from baseline, compared to 6.6% in placebo (12.8% difference, p<0.001). In the U.S., a more stringent scoring method was used (revised Investigator's Global Assessment, or rIGA) where 16.4% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved a score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with a ≥ 2-point reduction from baseline, compared to 4.9% in placebo (11.5% difference, p<0.001). Safety findings were consistent with those seen in the Phase 2b AD study. Additional key data readouts from the ROCKET Phase 3 program are expected in late 2024 through H2 2025: ROCKET SHUTTLE is a 24-week study evaluating rocatinlimab in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors in adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in late 2024 to early 2025. ROCKET IGNITE is a 24-week study evaluating rocatinlimab monotherapy in adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in late 2024 to early 2025. ROCKET ASCEND is a study evaluating rocatinlimab maintenance therapy in adult and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025. ROCKET ASTRO is a 52-week study evaluating rocatinlimab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025. A Phase 2 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with moderate-to-severe asthma. A Phase 3 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with prurigo nodularis. Otezla In September data were presented from: a Phase 3 study of Japanese patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis (PPP) demonstrating maintained or increased efficacy (compared with the week 16 primary analysis) and no new safety signals with 52 weeks of Otezla treatment. the DISCREET moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis study demonstrating that improvements in disease severity, symptoms, and quality of life with Otezla treatment were maintained at week 32. No new safety signals were observed. the FOREMOST study of patients with oligoarticular psoriatic arthritis, where Otezla demonstrated sustained benefits in skin, joint, fatigue, and pain symptoms through 48-weeks. Blinatumomab Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule targeting CD19. A Phase 2 study of blinatumomab was initiated in patients with autoimmune disease with an initial focus on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with nephritis. Inebilizumab Inebilizumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD19. A Phase 2 study of inebilizumab was initiated in patients with autoimmune disease with an initial focus on SLE with nephritis. Efavaleukin alfa (AMG 592) Efavaleukin alfa is an interleukin 2 (IL 2) mutein Fc fusion protein. A Phase 2b study of efavaleukin alfa in patients with ulcerative colitis was terminated due to the study meeting a prespecified futility threshold, and not related to safety concerns. Ordesekimab (AMG 714/PRV-015) Ordesekimab is a monoclonal antibody that binds interleukin-15. A Phase 2b study of ordesekimab is ongoing in patients with nonresponsive celiac disease. AMG 104 (AZD8630) AMG 104 is an inhaled anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) fragment antigen-binding (Fab). A Phase 2 study was initiated in patients with asthma. Rare Disease TAVNEOS A Phase 3, open-label study of TAVNEOS in combination with Rituximab or a cyclophosphamide-containing regimen, is enrolling patients from 6 years to < 18 years of age with active ANCA-associated vasculitis (Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) / Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)). TEPEZZA In September, TEPEZZA was approved for the treatment of active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Regulatory review in multiple additional geographies continues. A Phase 3 study of TEPEZZA in Japan continues to enroll patients with chronic or low clinical activity score TED. A Phase 3 study evaluating the subcutaneous route of administration of teprotumumab is enrolling patients with TED. KRYSTEXXA Data from the AGILE study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of KRYSTEXXA administered with a shorter infusion duration in patients with uncontrolled gout receiving methotrexate as co-administration will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence (ACR) in November. UPLIZNA The Company recently presented results of the Phase 3 MINT clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of UPLIZNA for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score improvement after two doses compared to placebo at Week 26: -4.2 overall improvement, -1.9 placebo adjusted (p < 0.0001, primary endpoint). In the acetylcholine receptor autoantibody-positive (AChR+) population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant MG-ADL score improvement compared to placebo at Week 26: -4.2 overall improvement, -1.8 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0015, secondary endpoint). In the muscle-specific kinase autoantibody-positive (MuSK+) population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant MG-ADL score improvement compared to placebo at Week 26: -3.9 overall improvement, -2.2 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0297, secondary endpoint). UPLIZNA demonstrated a statistically significant Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score improvement after two doses compared to placebo at week 26: -4.8 overall improvement, -2.5 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0002, secondary endpoint). In the AChR+ population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant QMG score improvement compared to placebo at week 26: -4.4 overall improvement, -2.5 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0011, secondary endpoint). In the MuSK+ population, the mean change from baseline in QMG score at Week 26 showed a trend favoring UPLIZNA but was not statistically significant (-5.2 for UPLIZNA and -3.0 for placebo, difference -2.3, p=0.1326). Patients who entered the study taking corticosteroids were tapered down starting at Week 4 to prednisone 5 mg per day by Week 24. The overall safety results during the placebo-controlled period of the study were consistent with the known safety profile of UPLIZNA. 52-week data from the AChR+ cohort and from AChR+ and MuSK+ patients in the open-label period of the study will be presented at a future date. Planning for regulatory submissions for gMG is underway. In August, the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for UPLIZNA in the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-related diseases (IgG4-RD) based upon data from the Phase 3 MITIGATE study. Regulatory filing activities for IgG4-RD are underway. MITIGATE results will be presented at ACR in November. Dazodalibep Dazodalibep is a fusion protein that inhibits CD40L. Two Phase 3 studies of dazodalibep in Sjögren's disease are enrolling patients. The first study is in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic disease activity, and the second study is in patients with moderate-to-severe symptomatic burden and low systemic disease activity. Daxdilimab Daxdilimab is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting immunoglobulin-like transcript 7 (ILT7). A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe active primary discoid lupus erythematosus refractory to standard of care. A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with dermatomyositis and antisynthetase inflammatory myositis. Fipaxalparant Fipaxalparant is a lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1) antagonist. A Phase 2 study of fipaxalparant in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is complete. The study did not meet any of the primary or secondary endpoints. Development of fipaxalparant in this indication will be discontinued. A Phase 2 study of fipaxalparant has completed enrollment of patients with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Biosimilars In August, the FDA approved PAVBLUTM (aflibercept-ayyh) (ABP 938), a biosimilar candidate to EYLEA® (aflibercept), for the treatment of retinal conditions, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy. A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is enrolling patients with resected stage III or stage IV melanoma in the adjuvant setting. A randomized, double-blind comparative clinical study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO is enrolling patients with treatment-naïve unresectable or metastatic melanoma. A randomized, double-blind combined pharmacokinetic/comparative clinical study of ABP 234 compared to KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) is enrolling patients with advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca. AMG 104 is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Rocatinlimab, formerly AMG 451/KHK4083, is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin. Ordesekimab, formerly AMG 714 and also known as PRV-015, is being developed in collaboration with Provention Bio, a Sanofi Company. For the purposes of the collaboration, Provention Bio conducts a clinical trial and leads certain development and regulatory activities for the program. Xaluritamig, formerly AMG 509, is being developed pursuant to a research collaboration with Xencor, Inc. IDE397 is an investigational MAT2A inhibitor from IDEAYA Biosciences. EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this news release, management has presented its operating results for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, management has presented its full year 2024 EPS and tax guidance in accordance with GAAP and on a non-GAAP basis. These non-GAAP financial measures are computed by excluding certain items related to acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and certain other items from the related GAAP financial measures. Management has presented Free Cash Flow (FCF), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023. FCF is computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow, each as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates additional analysis by investors. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to enhance an investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and prospects for the future of the Company's normal and recurring business activities by facilitating comparisons of results of normal and recurring business operations among current, past and future periods. The Company believes that FCF provides a further measure of the Company's liquidity. The Company uses the non-GAAP financial measures set forth in the news release in connection with its own budgeting and financial planning internally to evaluate the performance of the business, including to allocate resources and to evaluate results relative to incentive compensation targets. The non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. About Amgen Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures and delivers innovative medicines to help millions of patients in their fight against some of the world's toughest diseases. More than 40 years ago, Amgen helped to establish the biotechnology industry and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what's known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline that builds on its existing portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and rare diseases. In 2024, Amgen was named one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company and one of "America's Best Large Employers" by Forbes, among other external recognitions. Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and it is also part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®, which includes the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization. For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow Amgen on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Threads.  Forward-Looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Amgen. 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We are advancing our pipeline and accelerating innovation through focused execution of our Forward, Faster strategy.We are committed to addressing the high unmet needs of patients through a growing cell therapy and small molecule pipeline with breakthrough potential. This includes more than 20 programs, with four assets in clinical development across 11 indications, and more than 15 preclinical programs in oncology and immunology. We achieved a major regulatory milestone with the FDA clearance of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the Phase 1/2 ATALANTA-1 study of our CD19 CAR-T candidate, GLPG5101, in relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R/R NHL), marking an important step forward in our cell therapy pipeline using our innovative decentralized manufacturing platform.We resumed recruitment in the Phase 1/2 PAPILIO-1 study with our BCMA CAR-T candidate, GLPG5301, in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM). As part of our collaboration agreement with Blood Centers of America (BCA), we selected Excellos in the San Diego area as the first decentralized manufacturing unit (DMU) within BCA’s nationwide network to manufacture GLPG5101 for the ATALANTA-1 study sites in the region. We further advanced our early-stage proprietary pipeline and progressed a next-generation armed, bispecific CAR-T candidate in hemato-oncology and a potential best-in-class small molecule candidate in immunology into IND-enabling studies, targeting clinical development in 2025-2026.We have €3.3 billion in cash and financial investments as of September 30, 2024, supporting our pipeline. We reconfirm the full-year 2024 cash burni guidance of €370 million to €410 million. Webcast presentation on October 31, 2024, at 13:00 CET / 8:00 am ET, www.glpg.com Mechelen, Belgium; October 30, 2024, 21:01 CET; regulated information – Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today announced financial results for the first nine months of 2024 and provided a business update. “I am proud of our team’s commitment in executing our Forward, Faster strategy,” said Paul Stoffels1, MD, Galapagos’ CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors. “The FDA's clearance of the ATALANTA-1 study of GLPG5101, produced on our decentralized manufacturing platform in patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, marks a pivotal step towards realizing our vision of transforming patient outcomes through life-changing science and innovation. This is the first-ever FDA clearance for a clinical study in the U.S. with a fresh CAR-T product candidate delivered in a median vein-to-vein time of seven days. We remain focused on advancing our clinical pipeline in 11 indications and our potential best-in-class early-stage programs across multiple modalities and indications.” “With more than 20 active cell therapy and small molecule programs in oncology and immunology, we are accelerating our internal pipeline while we continue to assess business development opportunities. We reaffirm our 2024 cash burn guidance in the range of €370-410 million,” Thad Huston, Galapagos’ CFO and COO, added. Third quarter and recent business highlights and anticipated milestonesRegulatory and pipeline: The investigational new drug (IND) application for the Phase 1/2 ATALANTA-1 study of our CD19 candidate, GLPG5101, in R/R NHL has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and our goal is to activate clinical study sites and start enrolling patients in the U.S. before the end of 2024.We expect to submit an IND in early 2025 for the Phase 1/2 EUPLAGIA-1 study in relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (R/R CLL) and Richter transformation (RT) of our CD19 CAR-T candidate, GLPG5201.Following the submission of a Clinical Trial Application (CTA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the Phase 2 dose expansion study of GLPG5201 in R/R CLL and RT, we aim to start enrolling patients in 2025.We resumed enrolment in the Phase 1/2 PAPILIO-1 study of our BCMA CAR-T candidate, GLPG5301, in R/R MM.We will present new data from the ATALANTA-1 and EUPLAGIA-1 studies along with pre-clinical data for uza-cel, our TCR-T cell therapy candidate produced on our decentralized manufacturing platform in collaboration with Adaptimmune, at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in December.We continued enrolling patients in the ongoing Phase 2 GALARISSO study in dermatomyositis (DM) and the Phase 2 GALACELA study in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with our oral small molecule TYK2 inhibitor, GLPG3667.We further advanced our early-stage proprietary pipeline and progressed a next-generation armed, bispecific CAR-T candidate in hemato-oncology and a potential best-in-class small molecule candidate in immunology into IND-enabling studies, targeting clinical development in 2025-2026.We are accelerating our early-stage pipeline of more than 15 programs in oncology and immunology with the objective of launching at least four IND/CTA-enabling studies in 2025 across different modalities and indications. From 2026 onward, our ambition is to fuel the clinical pipeline with at least two new clinical assets annually in various indications and across our cell therapy and small molecule portfolio. Operational: As part of our collaboration agreement with Blood Centers of America (BCA), we selected Excellos in the San Diego area as the first decentralized manufacturing unit (DMU) within BCA’s nationwide network to manufacture GLPG5101 for the ATALANTA-1 study sites in the region.We continue to expand our DMU network in Europe and the U.S. to manufacture our cell therapy candidates for clinical development and to support pivotal and commercial readiness. External innovation: We are exploring strategic partnerships, early-stage research collaborations, licensing, and bolt-on acquisitions in areas of high unmet medical need to accelerate our cell therapy and small molecule pipeline in oncology and immunology. Corporate: The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Oleg Nodelman as Non-Executive Non-Independent Director by way of co-optation effective October 7, 2024, replacing Dr. Dan Baker who stepped down on October 6, 2024. Financial performanceKey figures for the first nine months of 2024 (consolidated)(€ millions, except basic & diluted earnings per share) Nine months ended September 30 % Change 2024 2023 Supply revenues 19.1 - Collaboration revenues 181.0 179.8 +1% Total net revenues 200.1 179.8 +11% Cost of sales (19.1) - R&D expenses (238.2) (167.2) +42% G&Aii and S&Miii expenses (93.2) (87.4) +7% Other operating income 24.8 32.9 -25% Operating loss (125.6) (41.9) Fair value adjustments and net exchange differences 31.8 36.3 -12% Net other financial result 71.7 54.0 +33% Income taxes 1.7 (12.2) Net profit/loss (-) from continuing operations (20.4) 36.2 Net profit from discontinued operations, net of tax 69.2 17.9 Net profit of the period 48.8 54.1 Basic and diluted earnings per share (€) 0.7 0.8 Current financial investments, cash & cash equivalents 3,338.8 3,811.7 DETAILS OF THE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF 2024As a consequence of the transfer of our Jyseleca® business to Alfasigma, the revenues and costs related to Jyseleca® for the first nine months of 2024 are presented separately from the results of our continuing operations in the line ‘Net profit from discontinued operations, net of tax’ in our consolidated income statement. The comparative first nine months of 2023 have been restated accordingly for the presentation of the results related to the Jyseleca® business. Results from our continuing operationsTotal operating loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was €125.6 million, compared to an operating loss of €41.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Total net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to €200.1 million, compared to €179.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The revenue recognition related to the exclusive access rights granted to Gilead for our drug discovery platform amounted to €172.7 million for the first nine months of both 2024 and 2023. Our deferred income balance on September 30, 2024, includes €1.1 billion allocated to our drug discovery platform that is recognized linearly over the remaining period of our 10-year collaboration. Cost of sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to €19.1 million and related to the supply of Jyseleca® to Alfasigma under the transition agreement. The related revenues are reported in total net revenues.R&D expenses in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €238.2 million, compared to €167.2 million for the first nine months of 2023. This increase was primarily explained by higher costs for cell therapy and small molecule programs in oncology.G&A and S&M expenses amounted to €93.2 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to €87.4 million in the first nine months of 2023. This increase was primarily due to an increase in legal and professional fees, mainly related to business development activities and due to an increase in S&M expenses due to investments in strategic marketing for oncology. Both increases were partly offset by a decrease in G&A personnel expenses, mainly due to a decreased cost for our subscription rights plans.Other operating income amounted to €24.8 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to €32.9 million for the same period last year. This decrease is mainly driven by lower grants and R&D incentives. Net financial income in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €103.5 million, compared to net financial income of €90.3 million for the first nine months of 2023. Fair value adjustments and net currency exchange results in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €31.8 million, compared to fair value adjustments and net currency exchange gains of €36.3 million for the first nine months of 2023, and were primarily attributable to €3.1 million of unrealized currency exchange losses on our cash and cash equivalents and current financial investments at amortized cost in U.S. dollars, and to €35.7 million of positive changes in fair value of current financial investments.Net other financial income in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €71.7 million, compared to net other financial income of €54.0 million for the first nine months of 2023, and was primarily attributable to €70.6 million of interest income, which increased significantly due to the increase in interest rates. Net tax income in the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €1.7 million, compared to net tax expenses of €12.2 million for the first nine months of 2023. The net tax expenses in 2023 were primarily due to the re-assessment of net deferred tax liabilities and corporate income tax payables as a result of a one-off intercompany transaction. Net loss from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2024 was €20.4 million, compared to a net profit from continuing operations of €36.2 million for the first nine months of 2023.Results from discontinued operations (€ millions) Nine months ended September 30 % Change 2024 2023 Product net sales 11.4 82.1 -86% Collaboration revenues 26.0 187.0 -86% Total net revenues 37.4 269.1 -86% Cost of sales (2.2) (13.5) -84% R&D expenses (13.6) (145.0) -91% G&A and S&M expenses (10.8) (94.7) -89% Other operating income 55.2 7.1 Operating profit 66.0 23.0 Net financial result 3.3 (3.7) Income taxes (0.1) (1.4) Net profit from discontinued operations 69.2 17.9 Total operating profit from discontinued operations amounted to €66.0 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to an operating profit of €23.0 million in the same period last year. Product net sales of Jyseleca® in Europe were €11.4 million for the first nine months of 2024 consisting of sales to customers in January 2024. Product net sales to customers for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to €82.1 million. As from February 1, 2024, all economics linked to the sales of Jyseleca® in Europe are to the benefit of Alfasigma.Collaboration revenues for the development of filgotinib with Gilead amounted to €26.0 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to €187.0 million for the same period last year. The sale of the Jyseleca® business to Alfasigma on January 31, 2024, led to the full recognition in revenue of the remaining deferred income related to filgotinib. Cost of sales related to Jyseleca® net sales were €2.2 million for the first nine months of 2024. Cost of sales related to Jyseleca® net sales for the first nine months of 2023 amounted to €13.5 million. R&D expenses for the development of filgotinib for the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €13.6 million, compared to €145.0 million in the first nine months of 2023. As from February 1, 2024, all filgotinib development expenses still incurred during the transition period are recharged to Alfasigma.G&A and S&M expenses related to the Jyseleca® business amounted to €10.8 million in the first nine months of 2024, compared to €94.7 million in the first nine months of 2023. As from February 1, 2024, all remaining G&A and S&M expenses relating to Jyseleca® are recharged to Alfasigma.Other operating income for the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €55.2 million (€7.1 million for the same period last year) and comprised €52.3 million related to the gain on the sale of the Jyseleca® business to Alfasigma. This result as of September 30, 2024, of the transaction is considering the following elements: €50.0 million of upfront payment received at closing of the transaction of which €40.0 million was paid on an escrow account. This amount will be kept in escrow for a period of one year after the closing date of January 31, 2024. We gave customary representations and warranties which are capped and limited in time (at September 30, 2024, this €40.0 million is presented as “Escrow account” in our statement of financial position).€9.8 million of cash received from Alfasigma related to the closing the transaction as well as €0.9 million of accrued negative adjustment for the settlement of net cash and working capital.€47.0 million of fair value on January 31, 2024, of the future earn-outs payable by Alfasigma to us (the fair value of these future earn-outs at September 30, 2024, is presented on the lines “Non-current contingent consideration receivable” and “Trade and other receivables”). As from February 1, 2024, we are entitled to receive royalties on net sales of Jyseleca® in Europe from Alfasigma.€40.0 million of liability towards Alfasigma on January 31, 2024, for R&D cost contributions of which €15.0 million was paid in the first nine months of 2024 (at September 30, 2024, €25.0 million of liabilities for R&D cost contribution is presented in our statement of financial position on the line “Trade and other liabilities”). Net profit from discontinued operations related to Jyseleca® amounted to €69.2 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to a net profit amounting to €17.9 million for the first nine months of 2023. Cash, cash equivalents and current financial investments totaled €3,338.8 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to €3,684.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Total net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and current financial investments amounted to €345.7 million during the first nine months of 2024, compared to a net decrease of €282.4 million during the first nine months of 2023. This net decrease was composed of (i) €321.3 million of operational cash burn including €80.4 million cash impact of business development activities, (ii) €36.9 million for the acquisition of financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income, (iii) €26.2 million of net cash in related to the sale of the Jyseleca® business to Alfasigma of which €40.0 million has been transferred to an escrow account, offset by (iv) €26.3 million of negative exchange rate differences, positive changes in fair value of current financial investments and variation in accrued interest income. Financial guidanceAs of September 30, 2024, we have €3.3 billion in cash and current financial investments to continue to fund our proprietary pipeline and pursue select, value-enhancing deals. We reiterate our cash burn guidance, including business development year-to-date, for the full year 2024, which is expected to be in the range of €370 million to €410 million. Conference call and webcast presentationWe will host a conference call and webcast presentation on October 31, 2024, at 13:00 CET / 8:00 am ET. To participate in the conference call, please register in advance using this link. Dial-in numbers will be provided upon registration. The conference call can be accessed 10 minutes prior to the start of the call by using the conference access information provided in the email received after registration, or by selecting the “call me” feature. The live webcast is available on glpg.com or via the following link. The archived webcast will be available for replay shortly after the close of the call on the investor section of the website. Expected financial calendar 2025 February 12, 2025March 27, 2025April 23, 2025April 29, 2025July 23, 2025October 22, 2025 Full year 2024 resultsAnnual report 2024First quarter 2025 resultsAnnual Shareholders’ MeetingHalf-year 2025 resultsThird quarter 2025 results (webcast: February 13, 2025) (webcast: April 24, 2025) (webcast: July 24, 2025)(webcast: October 23, 2025) About Galapagos’ Forward, Faster Strategy Our Forward, Faster strategy is focused on accelerating growth and value creation by reimagining how we innovate and operate, driven by our purpose to transform patient outcomes for more years of life and quality of life across the globe. This strategy focuses on three pillars: Patient-centric research and development to address medical needs in our key therapeutic areas of oncology and immunology.Build on our current capabilities and de-risking R&D through multiple drug modalities, including cell therapy, and by focusing on best-in-class validated targets with shorter time-to-patient potential.Expanding business development efforts to complement our pipeline, continuing to work with our collaboration partner Gilead, to bring transformational medicines to the broadest patient population possible. About GalapagosWe are a biotechnology company with operations in Europe and the U.S. dedicated to transforming patient outcomes through life-changing science and innovation for more years of life and quality of life. Focusing on high unmet medical needs, we synergize compelling science, technology, and collaborative approaches to create a deep pipeline of best-in-class small molecules and cell therapies in oncology and immunology. With capabilities from lab to patient, including a decentralized cell therapy manufacturing platform, and the financial strength to invest strategically for the near- and long-term, we are committed to challenging the status quo and delivering results for our patients, employees, and shareholders. Our goal is not just to meet current medical needs but to anticipate and shape the future of healthcare, ensuring that our innovations reach those who need them most. For additional information, please visit www.glpg.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X. For further information, please contact: Media inquiries:Srikant Ramaswami+1 412 699 0359 Marieke Vermeersch +32 479 490 603 Jennifer Wilson + 44 7539 359 676 media@glpg.com Investor inquiries:Sofie Van Gijsel +1 781 296 1143Sandra Cauwenberghs +32 495 58 46 63ir@glpg.com Forward-looking statementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements, all of which involve certain risks and uncertainties. These statements are often, but are not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “upcoming,” “future,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “potential,” “forward,” “goal,” “next,” “continue,” “should,” “encouraging,” “aim,” “progress,” “remain,” “advance,” “ambition,” “outlook,” “further,” as well as similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, the guidance from management regarding our financial results (including guidance regarding the expected operational use of cash for the fiscal year 2024), statements regarding our regulatory outlook, statements regarding the amount and timing of potential future milestones, including potential milestone payments, statements regarding our R&D plans, strategy and outlook, including progress on our oncology or immunology portfolio, and our CAR-T-portfolio, and potential changes of such plans, statements regarding our pipeline and complementary technology platforms facilitating future growth, statements regarding the expected timing, design and readouts of ongoing and planned clinical trials, including but not limited to (i) GLPG3667 in SLE and DM, (ii) GLPG5101 in R/R NHL, (iii) GLPG5201 in R/R CLL and RT, and (iv) GLPG5301 in R/R MM, statements regarding the potential attributes and benefits of our product candidates, statements regarding our commercialization efforts for our product candidates and any of our future approved products, if any, statements about potential future commercial manufacturing of T-cell therapies, statements related to the IND application for the Phase 1/2 ATALANTA-1 study, statements related to the anticipated timing for submissions to regulatory agencies, including any INDs or CTAs, statements relating to the development of our distributed manufacturing capabilities on a global basis, and statements related to our portfolio goals and business plans. Galapagos cautions the reader that forward-looking statements are based on our management’s current expectations and beliefs and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which might cause our actual results, financial conditions and liquidity, performance or achievements, or the industry in which we operate, to be materially different from any historic or future results, financial conditions and liquidity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In addition, even if our results, performance, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates are consistent with such forward-looking statements, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that our expectations and management’s guidance regarding our 2024 operating expenses, cash burn and other financial estimates may be incorrect (including because one or more of our assumptions underlying our revenue and expense expectations may not be realized), the risk that ongoing and future clinical trials may not be completed in the currently envisaged timelines or at all, the inherent risks and uncertainties associated with competitive developments, clinical trials, recruitment of patients, product development activities and regulatory approval requirements (including the risk that data from our ongoing and planned clinical research programs in DM, SLE, R/R NHL, R/R CLL, RT, R/R MM and other immunologic and oncologic indications or any other indications or diseases, may not support registration or further development of our product candidates due to safety or efficacy concerns or other reasons), the risk that we may not be able to realize the expected benefits from the appointment (by way of co-optation) of the new Director, the risk that the preliminary and topline data from our studies, including the ATALANTA-1, EUPLAGIA-1 and PAPILIO-1-studies, may not be reflective of the final data, risks related to our reliance on collaborations with third parties (including, but not limited to, our collaboration partners Gilead, Lonza, Adaptimmune, BridGene Biosciences and Blood Centers of America), the risk that the transfer of the Jyseleca® business will not have the currently expected results for our business and results of operations, the risk that our plans with respect to our CAR-T programs may not be achieved on the currently anticipated timeline or at all, the risk that our estimates of the commercial potential of our product candidates (if approved) or expectations regarding the costs and revenues associated with any commercialization rights may be inaccurate, the risk that we will not be able to continue to execute on our currently contemplated business plan and/or will revise our business plan, and risks related to our strategic transformation, including the risk that we may not achieve the anticipated benefits of such exercise on the currently envisaged timeline or at all. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in our filings and reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC and our subsequent filings and reports filed with the SEC. Given these risks and uncertainties, the reader is advised not to place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, even if the result of our operations, financial condition and liquidity, or the industry in which we operate are consistent with such forward-looking statements, they may not be predictive of results, performance or achievements in future periods. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of publication of this release. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements in this release to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances, unless specifically required by law or regulation. Addendum Consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income/loss (-) (unaudited) Consolidated income statement Nine months endedSeptember 30 (thousands of €, except per share data) 2024 2023 Supply revenues 19,124 - Collaboration revenues 181,030 179,784 Total net revenues 200,154 179,784 Cost of sales (19,124) - Research and development expenses (238,270) (167,211) Sales and marketing expenses (10,177) (3,884) General and administrative expenses (83,013) (83,556) Other operating income 24,813 32,950 Operating loss (125,617) (41,916) Fair value adjustments and net currency exchange differences 31,762 36,251 Other financial income 72,553 55,096 Other financial expenses (814) (1,056) Profit/loss (-) before tax (22,116) 48,375 Income taxes 1,710 (12,158) Net profit/loss (-) from continuing operations (20,406) 36,217 Net profit from discontinued operations, net of tax 69,181 17,921 Net profit 48,775 54,138 Net profit attributable to: Owners of the parent 48,775 54,138 Basic and diluted earnings per share 0.74 0.82 Basic and diluted earnings/loss (-) per share from continuing operations (0.31) 0.55 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income/loss (–) Nine months endedSeptember 30 (thousands of €) 2024 2023 Net profit 48,775 54,138 Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Re-measurement of defined benefit obligation 74 - Fair value adjustment financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income (1,329) - Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Translation differences, arisen from translating foreign activities 338 318 Realization of translation differences upon sale of foreign operations 4,095 - Other comprehensive income, net of income tax 3,178 318 Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the parent 51,953 54,456 Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the parent arises from: Continuing operations (21,587) 36,731 Discontinued operations 73,540 17,725 Total comprehensive income, net of income tax 51,953 54,456 Consolidated statement of financial position (unaudited) (thousands of €) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Assets Goodwill 69,465 69,557 Intangible assets other than goodwill 173,431 127,906 Property, plant and equipment 132,234 126,321 Deferred tax assets 1,153 1,126 Non-current R&D incentives receivables 133,401 141,252 Non-current contingent consideration receivable 42,726 - Equity investments 49,125 13,575 Other non-current assets 11,239 16,069 Non-current assets 612,774 495,807 Inventories 65,563 73,978 Trade and other receivables 45,426 28,449 Current R&D incentives receivables 41,801 37,436 Current financial investments 3,283,256 3,517,698 Cash and cash equivalents 55,523 166,803 Escrow account 40,880 - Other current assets 26,979 15,140 Current assets from continuing operations 3,559,428 3,839,504 Assets in disposal group classified as held for sale - 22,085 Total current assets 3,559,428 3,861,589 Total assets 4,172,202 4,357,396 Equity and liabilities Share capital 293,937 293,937 Share premium account 2,736,994 2,736,994 Other reserves (7,041) (5,890) Translation differences 3,128 (1,201) Accumulated losses (164,448) (228,274) Total equity 2,862,570 2,795,566 Retirement benefit liabilities 2,291 2,293 Deferred tax liabilities 20,966 23,607 Non-current lease liabilities 7,240 4,944 Other non-current liabilities 30,904 31,570 Non-current deferred income 896,999 1,071,193 Non-current liabilities 958,400 1,133,607 Current lease liabilities 4,225 4,652 Trade and other liabilities 115,858 135,201 Current tax payable 216 56 Current deferred income 230,933 256,270 Current liabilities from continuing operations 351,232 396,179 Liabilities directly associated with assets in disposal group classified as held for sale - 32,044 Total current liabilities 351,232 428,223 Total liabilities 1,309,632 1,561,830 Total equity and liabilities 4,172,202 4,357,396 Consolidated cash flow statements (unaudited) Nine months endedSeptember 30 (thousands of €) 2024 2023 Net profit of the period 48,775 54,138 Adjustment for non-cash transactions 24,291 44,344 Adjustment for items to disclose separately under operating cash flow (71,525) (40,165) Adjustment for items to disclose under investing and financing cash flows (68,206) (11,809) Change in working capital other than deferred income (50,804) (50,329) Cash used for other liabilities related to the sale of subsidiaries (3,598) - Decrease in deferred income (198,927) (359,259) Cash used in operations (319,994) (363,081) Interest paid (592) (3,729) Interest received 60,523 35,063 Corporate taxes paid (594) (7,357) Net cash flows used in operating activities (260,657) (339,104) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (11,300) (11,073) Purchase of and expenditure in intangible fixed assets (65,110) (222) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment - 2,304 Purchase of current financial investments (2,021,246) (2,615,112) Investment income received related to current financial investments 15,511 9,857 Sale of current financial investments 2,281,471 2,609,023 Cash out from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed (10,209) - Acquisition of financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income (36,880) - Net cash flows generated from/used in (-) investing activities 152,237 (5,222) Payment of lease liabilities (3,320) (5,580) Proceeds from capital and share premium increases from exercise of subscription rights - 1,770 Net cash flows used in financing activities (3,320) (3,810) Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (111,740) (348,136) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 166,810 508,117 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (111,740) (348,136) Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents 453 (607) Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 55,523 159,375 Consolidated statements of changes in equity (unaudited) (thousands of €) Share capital Share premium account Translation differences Other reserves Accumulated losses Total On January 1, 2023 293,604 2,735,557 (1,593) (4,853) (496,689) 2,526,026 Net profit 54,138 54,138 Other comprehensive income/loss (-) 397 (79) 318 Total comprehensive income/loss (-) 397 (79) 54,138 54,456 Share-based compensation 39,308 39,308 Exercise of subscription rights 333 1,437 1,770 On September 30, 2023 293,937 2,736,994 (1,196) (4,932) (403,242) 2,621,560 On January 1, 2024 293,937 2,736,994 (1,201) (5,890) (228,274) 2,795,566 Net profit 48,775 48,775 Other comprehensive income/loss (-) 4,329 (1,151) 3,178 Total comprehensive income/loss (-) 4,329 (1,151) 48,775 51,953 Share-based compensation 15,051 15,051 On September 30, 2024 293,937 2,736,994 3,128 (7,041) (164,448) 2,862,570 1 Throughout this press release, ‘Dr. Paul Stoffels’ should be read as ‘Dr. Paul Stoffels, acting via Stoffels IMC BV’. i The operational cash burn (or operational cash flow if this liquidity measure is positive) is equal to the increase or decrease in our cash and cash equivalents (excluding the effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents), minus:• the net proceeds, if any, from share capital and share premium increases included in the net cash flows generated from/used in (-) financing activities• the net proceeds or cash used, if any, related to the acquisitions or disposals of businesses; the acquisition of financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income; the movement in restricted cash and movement in current financial investments, if any, the cash advances and loans given to third parties, if any, included in the net cash flows generated from/used in (-) investing activities• the cash used for other liabilities related to the acquisition or disposal of businesses, if any, included in the net cash flows generated from/used in (-) operating activities.This alternative liquidity measure is in our view an important metric for a biotech company in the development stage. The operational cash burn for the first nine months of 2024 amounted to €321.3 million and can be reconciled to our cash flow statement by considering the decrease in cash and cash equivalents of €111.8 million, adjusted by (i) the net sale of current financial investments amounting to €260.2 million, (ii) the cash-out related to the sale of subsidiaries of €13.8 million, and (iii) the acquisition of financial assets held at fair value through other comprehensive income of €36.9 million.ii General and administrativeiii Sales and marketing Attachment Galapagos Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update