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    Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    2/26/25 4:05:00 PM ET
    $VIR
    Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)
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    - Phase 3 ECLIPSE registrational clinical program in chronic hepatitis delta on track to begin in the first half of 2025

    - Tobevibart and elebsiran in chronic hepatitis delta received U.S. FDA Breakthrough and Fast Track designations and EMA PRIME and Orphan Drug designations

    - Compelling early clinical response signals and promising safety profiles for dual-masked T-cell engagers VIR-5818 and VIR-5500 in heavily pretreated patients with solid tumors, with potential for expanded therapeutic index

    - Company plans to initiate a Phase 1 study of VIR-5525, its dual-masked EGFR-targeting T-cell engager, in the first half of 2025

    - Focused prioritization and disciplined capital deployment of $1.10 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments enable cash runway into mid-2027

    - Conference call scheduled for February 26, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR), today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

    "2024 was a year of transformation for Vir Biotechnology as we successfully defined and executed on our renewed strategic direction, focusing our resources on our most promising programs in infectious diseases and oncology," said Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Vir Biotechnology. "As we enter 2025, we are poised for significant advancement with the initiation of our Phase 3 registrational program in chronic hepatitis delta and further clinical progression of our dual-masked T-cell engagers in solid tumors. Our disciplined capital deployment and strategic approach to partnerships enable us to maximize value creation from our pipeline and deliver transformative therapies to patients."

    Pipeline Programs

    Chronic Hepatitis Delta (CHD)

    • ECLIPSE Phase 3 registrational clinical program in chronic hepatitis delta is advancing with the first patient in (FPI) expected during the first half of 2025.
    • Positive data from the SOLSTICE Phase 2 clinical trial were presented at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® in November 2024. This data demonstrated the potential of the first-of-its-kind investigational combination to address a critical unmet need in CHD, showing rapid and sustained virologic suppression, using the most stringent measure of zero detectable hepatitis delta RNA in the blood or target not detected, (TND defined as HDV RNA < 0 IU/mL), and no treatment-related serious adverse events (SAEs).
    • Tobevibart and elebsiran combination therapy has received multiple regulatory designations potentially supporting an expedited development and review process and recognizing the significant unmet need in CHD: U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation, U.S. FDA Fast Track designation, European Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation and European Orphan Drug designation.

    Solid Tumors

    • In January 2025, the Company presented encouraging preliminary safety and efficacy data in ongoing Phase 1 dose escalation trials for its dual-masked T-cell engager (TCE) programs.
      • VIR-5818, the only dual-masked HER2-targeting TCE in clinical trials, showed tumor shrinkage across various tumor types in 50% (10/20) of participants receiving doses ≥400 µg/kg, with confirmed partial responses in 33% (2/6) of participants with HER2-positive colorectal cancer (CRC).
      • VIR-5500, the only dual-masked PSMA-targeting TCE in clinical trials, showed PSA reductions in 100% (12/12) of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients after an initial dose ≥120 µg/kg. PSA50 response was confirmed in 58% (7/12) of participants.
      • Both clinical candidates have shown promising safety profiles, with maximum tolerated dose (MTD) not yet reached, no dose-limiting cytokine release syndrome (CRS) observed and no CRS greater than grade 2.
    • Initial clinical data demonstrate the PRO-XTEN™ masking technology's potential to minimize systemic toxicity while enabling selective killing of cancer cells in the tumor microenvironment, minimizing CRS and expanding the therapeutic index compared to traditional therapeutic approaches.
    • The Company is advancing VIR-5818 and VIR-5500 through ongoing Phase 1 dose escalation studies, aiming to further optimize dosing and efficacy. Additionally, the Company plans to initiate a Phase 1 study of VIR-5525, its dual-masked EGFR-targeting TCE, in the first half of 2025, evaluating its potential across a number of solid tumor indications.

    Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB)

    • The Company anticipates functional cure data from the 24-week follow-up of the MARCH Part B Phase 2 trial in the second quarter of 2025.
    • Positive end-of-treatment results of the MARCH Part B Phase 2 trial evaluating tobevibart and elebsiran in combination with PEG-IFNα or tobevibart and elebsiran alone were presented at AASLD The Liver Meeting® in November 2024. The data demonstrated compelling hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss and anti–hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) development at the end of treatment.
    • Future advancement in CHB by the Company will be contingent on securing a worldwide development and commercialization partner outside of China Territory (People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau) to best enable further development in this area of high unmet need.

    Preclinical Pipeline Candidates

    • The Company is advancing multiple undisclosed dual-masked TCEs against clinically validated targets with potential applications across a variety of solid tumors. These preclinical candidates leverage the PRO-XTEN™ masking technology with novel TCEs discovered and engineered using Vir Biotechnology's antibody discovery platform and the Company's proprietary dAIsY™ (data AI structure and antibody) AI engine.
    • The Company continues to advance its HIV broadly neutralizing antibody program for HIV cure in collaboration with the Gates Foundation.

    Corporate Update

    • In November 2024, the Company hosted an investor event highlighting positive data from its SOLSTICE Phase 2 trial in hepatitis delta and its MARCH Part B Phase 2 trial in hepatitis B presented at AASLD.
    • In January 2025, the Company announced positive initial Phase 1 dose escalation data for two of its PRO-XTEN™ masked TCEs through an investor event.
    • The Company announced Maninder Hora, Ph.D. will assume the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Technical Operations Officer in February 2025, following the departure of the current Chief Technology Officer, Aine Hanley, Ph.D.

    Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

    "Our focus on operational efficiency and program prioritization achieved a 28% year-over-year reduction in operating expense, excluding the upfront expense related to the Sanofi licensing agreement," said Jason O'Byrne, MBA, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Vir Biotechnology. "We enter 2025 with a robust financial position to support our key strategic priorities, including $1.10 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments and a cash runway into mid-2027."

    Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $1.10 billion in cash, cash equivalents and investments, representing a decline of approximately $90.6 million during the fourth quarter of 2024. For the full year of 2024, cash, cash equivalents and investments declined approximately $532.3 million. The 2024 full year decrease includes a $103.7 million upfront payment made to Sanofi upon the closing of the Sanofi license agreement and $75.0 million that was reclassified to restricted cash in the third quarter of 2024 and subject to VIR-5525 achieving "first in human dosing" by 2026.

    Revenue: Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 was $12.4 million compared to $16.8 million for the same period in 2023. Revenue for the full year of 2024 was $74.2 million compared to $86.2 million in 2023. The decreases in the fourth quarter and full year were primarily driven by grant revenue, where lower revenue was recognized in accordance with our agreement with BARDA and the Gates Foundation. In addition, the decrease in the full year 2024 was attributable to lower revenues from the release of profit-sharing amount previously constrained under the 2020 GSK Agreement, partially offset by the recognition of deferred revenue related to the expiry of GSK's rights to select up to two additional non-influenza target pathogens during the first quarter of 2024.

    Cost of Revenue: Cost of revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $0.7 million compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2023. Cost of revenue for the full year of 2024 was $0.8 million compared to $2.8 million in 2023. The decreases were due to lower third-party royalties owed based on the lower collaboration revenue under the 2020 GSK Agreement.

    Research and Development Expenses (R&D): R&D expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $106.1 million, which included $8.3 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, compared to $109.1 million for the same period in 2023, which included $16.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. R&D expenses for the full year of 2024 were $506.5 million, which included $43.9 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, compared to $579.7 million in 2023, which included $62.7 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. The decrease of the fourth quarter R&D expense was primarily due to lower expenses for personnel and de-prioritized programs, partially offset by non-cash in-process R&D assets impairment charges and contingent consideration liability revaluation. The decrease of the full year R&D expense was primarily due to lower clinical costs and contract manufacturing costs associated with the Company's discontinued flu asset, VIR-2482, lower contract manufacturing costs associated with elebsiran used in the Company's CHD and CHB clinical trials and lower personnel costs, partially offset by the $102.8 million of the Sanofi upfront payment being recognized as in-process R&D expense.

    Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A): SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $26.7 million, which included $7.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, compared to $41.2 million for the same period in 2023, which included $11.8 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. SG&A expenses for the full year of 2024 were $119.0 million, which included $34.5 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense, compared to $174.4 million in 2023, which included $48.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. The decrease in both the fourth quarter and the full year was primarily related to lower personnel and other expenses associated with previously announced cost-saving initiatives.

    Restructuring, Long-Lived Assets Impairment and Related Charges: Restructuring, long-lived assets impairment and related charges for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $(3.9) million compared to $4.7 million for the same period in 2023. The $(3.9) million in the fourth quarter of 2024 was primarily related to a gain from terminating our lease in St. Louis, Missouri. The $4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 was primarily related to the severance expenses.

    Other Income: Other income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $12.5 million compared to $18.3 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower interest income. Other income for the full year of 2024 was $64.1 million compared to $56.1 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to lower unrealized loss from the Company's equity investment and lower foreign exchange loss, partially offset by lower interest income.

    Benefit from Income Taxes: Benefit from income taxes for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024 was nominal. Benefit from income taxes for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2023 was $4.8 million and $13.1 million, respectively, primarily due to a pre-tax loss and the Company's ability to carry back the research and development credit to 2022.

    Net Loss: Net loss attributable to Vir Biotechnology for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $(104.6) million, or $(0.76) per share, basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $(116.0) million, or $(0.86) per share, basic and diluted, for the same period in 2023. Net loss attributable to Vir Biotechnology for the year of 2024 was $(522.0) million, or $(3.83) per share, basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $(615.1) million, or $(4.59) per share, basic and diluted, in 2023.

    2025 Financial Guidance

    Based on current operating plans, the Company expects its cash, cash equivalents and investments to fund its operations into mid-2027.

    Conference Call

    Vir Biotechnology will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2024 results at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET today. A live webcast will be available on https://investors.vir.bio and will be archived for 30 days.

    About VIR-5818, VIR-5500, VIR-5525

    VIR-5818, VIR-5500, VIR-5525 are investigational, clinical candidates currently being evaluated for the treatment of solid tumors. These assets leverage the PRO-XTEN™ masking technology with three different T-cell engagers (TCEs) targeting HER2, PSMA, and EGFR, respectively.

    TCEs are powerful anti-tumor agents that can direct the immune system, specifically T-cells, to destroy cancer cells. The PRO-XTEN™ masking technology is designed to keep the TCEs inactive (or masked) until they reach the tumor microenvironment, where tumor-specific proteases cleave off the mask and activate the TCEs, leading to killing of cancer cells. By driving the activity exclusively to the tumor microenvironment, we aim to circumvent the traditionally high toxicity associated with TCEs and increase their efficacy and tolerability. Additionally, the mask is designed to help drug candidates stay in the bloodstream longer in their inactive form, allowing them to better reach the site of action and potentially allowing less frequent dosing regimens for patients and clinicians.

    About Tobevibart and Elebsiran

    Tobevibart is an investigational broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibody targeting the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). It is designed to inhibit the entry of hepatitis B and hepatitis delta viruses into hepatocytes and to reduce the level of circulating viral and subviral particles in the blood. Tobevibart was identified using Vir Biotechnology's proprietary monoclonal antibody discovery platform. The Fc domain has been engineered to increase immune engagement and clearance of HBsAg immune complexes and incorporates Xencor's Xtend™ technology to extend half-life. Tobevibart is administered subcutaneously, and it is currently in clinical development for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis delta and patients with chronic hepatitis B.

    Elebsiran is an investigational hepatitis B virus-targeting small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) designed to degrade hepatitis B virus RNA transcripts and limit the production of hepatitis B surface antigen. Current data indicates that it has the potential to have direct antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus and hepatitis delta virus. Elebsiran is administered subcutaneously, and it is currently in clinical development for the treatment of patients with chronic hepatitis delta and patients with chronic hepatitis B.

    About Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

    Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes infectious disease programs for chronic hepatitis delta and chronic hepatitis B infections and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies. Vir Biotechnology routinely posts information that may be important to investors on its website.

    Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the PRO-XTEN™ masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN™ is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "should," "could," "may," "might," "will," "plan," "potential," "aim," "expect," "anticipate," "promising" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Vir Biotechnology's cash balance and anticipated runway; Vir Biotechnology's future financial and operating results and its expectations related thereto, including Vir Biotechnology's financial guidance; the therapeutic potential of Vir Biotechnology's CHD and CHB programs, as well as Vir Biotechnology's strategy, plans and expectations related thereto; the therapeutic potential of Vir Biotechnology's oncology solid tumor portfolio, preclinical pipeline and PRO-XTEN™ masked TCE platform, as well as Vir Biotechnology's strategy, plans and expectations related thereto; the potential of and Vir Biotechnology's expectations for its other pipeline programs; Vir Biotechnology's clinical development plans and expectations for its oncology and hepatitis programs, including protocols for and enrollment into ongoing and planned clinical studies, potential partnering opportunities, and data readouts and presentations, as well as anticipated timelines; the potential benefits, safety and efficacy of Vir Biotechnology's investigational therapies; Vir Biotechnology's strategy and plans; and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Many factors may cause differences between current expectations and actual results, including, without limitation: unexpected safety or efficacy data or results observed during clinical studies or in data readouts, including the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks of unexpected costs, delays or other unexpected hurdles; the timing and amount of Vir Biotechnology's actual operating expenses, as determined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; difficulties in collaborating with other companies, some of whom may be competitors of Vir Biotechnology or otherwise have divergent interests, and uncertainty as to whether the benefits of Vir Biotechnology's various collaborations can ultimately be achieved; challenges in accessing manufacturing capacity; clinical site activation rates or clinical enrollment rates that are lower than expected; the timing and outcome of Vir Biotechnology's planned interactions with regulatory authorities, as well as general difficulties in obtaining any necessary regulatory approvals; successful development and/or commercialization of alternative product candidates by Vir Biotechnology's competitors, as well as changes in expected or existing competition; Vir Biotechnology's use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in its efforts to engineer next-generation proteins and in other research and development efforts; geopolitical changes or other external factors; and unexpected litigation or other disputes. In light of these risks and uncertainties, the events or circumstances referred to in the forward-looking statements may not occur. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. Results in early-stage clinical studies may not be indicative of full results or results from later stage or larger scale clinical studies and do not ensure regulatory approval. The actual results may vary from the anticipated results, and the variations may be material. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any scientific data presented or these forward-looking statements, which are based on Vir Biotechnology's available information, expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Other factors that may cause Vir Biotechnology's actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are discussed in Vir Biotechnology's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the section titled "Risk Factors" contained therein. Except as required by law, Vir Biotechnology assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

    VIR BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.

    Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (in thousands, except share and per share data)

    (unaudited)

     

     

    December 31,

     

     

    2024

     

     

     

    2023

     

    ASSETS

     

     

     

    CURRENT ASSETS:

     

     

     

    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    222,947

     

     

    $

    241,576

     

    Short-term investments

     

    678,051

     

     

     

    1,270,980

     

    Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current

     

    89,385

     

     

     

    13,268

     

    Equity investments

     

    4,350

     

     

     

    9,853

     

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     

    47,725

     

     

     

    52,549

     

    Total current assets

     

    1,042,458

     

     

     

    1,588,226

     

    Intangible assets, net

     

    8,120

     

     

     

    22,565

     

    Goodwill

     

    16,937

     

     

     

    16,937

     

    Property and equipment, net

     

    63,183

     

     

     

    96,018

     

    Operating right-of-use assets

     

    59,680

     

     

     

    71,182

     

    Restricted cash and cash equivalents, noncurrent

     

    6,363

     

     

     

    6,448

     

    Long-term investments

     

    190,015

     

     

     

    105,275

     

    Other assets

     

    12,057

     

     

     

    12,409

     

    TOTAL ASSETS

    $

    1,398,813

     

     

    $

    1,919,060

     

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

     

     

    CURRENT LIABILITIES:

     

     

     

    Accounts payable

    $

    5,081

     

     

    $

    6,334

     

    Accrued and other liabilities

     

    85,873

     

     

     

    104,220

     

    Deferred revenue, current

     

    12,648

     

     

     

    64,853

     

    Contingent consideration obligation, current

     

    16,060

     

     

     

    —

     

    Total current liabilities

     

    119,662

     

     

     

    175,407

     

    Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

     

    90,139

     

     

     

    111,673

     

    Contingent consideration obligation, noncurrent

     

    24,050

     

     

     

    25,960

     

    Other long-term liabilities

     

    14,577

     

     

     

    15,784

     

    TOTAL LIABILITIES

     

    248,428

     

     

     

    328,824

     

    Commitments and contingencies

     

     

     

    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

     

     

     

    Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023

     

    —

     

     

     

    —

     

    Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively; 136,959,446 and 134,781,286 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively

     

    14

     

     

     

    13

     

    Additional paid-in capital

     

    1,911,872

     

     

     

    1,828,862

     

    Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     

    (1,717

    )

     

     

    (815

    )

    Accumulated deficit

     

    (759,784

    )

     

     

    (237,824

    )

    TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

    1,150,385

     

     

     

    1,590,236

     

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    $

    1,398,813

     

     

    $

    1,919,060

     

    VIR BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.

    Consolidated Statements of Operations

    (in thousands, except share and per share data)

    (unaudited)

     

     

    Three Months Ended

    December 31,

     

    Year Ended

    December 31,

     

     

    2024

     

     

     

    2023

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

     

    2023

     

    Revenues:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Collaboration revenue

    $

    10,413

     

     

    $

    8,858

     

     

    $

    8,379

     

     

    $

    37,266

     

    Contract revenue

     

    865

     

     

     

    744

     

     

     

    55,333

     

     

     

    2,228

     

    Grant revenue

     

    1,096

     

     

     

    7,185

     

     

     

    10,493

     

     

     

    46,686

     

    Total revenues

     

    12,374

     

     

     

    16,787

     

     

     

    74,205

     

     

     

    86,180

     

    Operating expenses:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Cost of revenue

     

    684

     

     

     

    798

     

     

     

    845

     

     

     

    2,765

     

    Research and development

     

    106,083

     

     

     

    109,089

     

     

     

    506,499

     

     

     

    579,720

     

    Selling, general and administrative

     

    26,701

     

     

     

    41,217

     

     

     

    119,031

     

     

     

    174,441

     

    Restructuring, long-lived assets impairment and related charges

     

    (3,944

    )

     

     

    4,699

     

     

     

    34,995

     

     

     

    13,559

     

    Total operating expenses

     

    129,524

     

     

     

    155,803

     

     

     

    661,370

     

     

     

    770,485

     

    Loss from operations

     

    (117,150

    )

     

     

    (139,016

    )

     

     

    (587,165

    )

     

     

    (684,305

    )

    Other income:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Change in fair value of equity investments

     

    (1,172

    )

     

     

    (992

    )

     

     

    (5,528

    )

     

     

    (21,888

    )

    Interest income

     

    14,153

     

     

     

    20,736

     

     

     

    71,809

     

     

     

    86,990

     

    Other expense, net

     

    (506

    )

     

     

    (1,485

    )

     

     

    (2,221

    )

     

     

    (8,991

    )

    Total other income

     

    12,475

     

     

     

    18,259

     

     

     

    64,060

     

     

     

    56,111

     

    Loss before benefit from income taxes

     

    (104,675

    )

     

     

    (120,757

    )

     

     

    (523,105

    )

     

     

    (628,194

    )

    Benefit from income taxes

     

    86

     

     

     

    4,784

     

     

     

    1,145

     

     

     

    13,077

     

    Net loss

    $

    (104,589

    )

     

    $

    (115,973

    )

     

    $

    (521,960

    )

     

    $

    (615,117

    )

    Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

    $

    —

     

     

    $

    —

     

     

    $

    —

     

     

    $

    (56

    )

    Net loss attributable to VirBio

    $

    (104,589

    )

     

    $

    (115,973

    )

     

    $

    (521,960

    )

     

    $

    (615,061

    )

    Net loss per share attributable to VirBio, basic

    $

    (0.76

    )

     

    $

    (0.86

    )

     

    $

    (3.83

    )

     

    $

    (4.59

    )

    Net loss per share attributable to VirBio, diluted

    $

    (0.76

    )

     

    $

    (0.86

    )

     

    $

    (3.83

    )

     

    $

    (4.59

    )

    Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic

     

    136,808,690

     

     

     

    134,608,811

     

     

     

    136,246,865

     

     

     

    134,130,924

     

    Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted

     

    136,808,690

     

     

     

    134,608,811

     

     

     

    136,246,865

     

     

     

    134,130,924

     

     

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    Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications

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    Senior Director, Investor Relations

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    1/29/2024$23.00 → $9.00Overweight → Neutral
    JP Morgan
    9/8/2023$23.00 → $14.00Buy → Neutral
    BofA Securities
    3/6/2023$35.00 → $34.00Neutral → Overweight
    JP Morgan
    2/21/2023$41.00 → $53.00Neutral → Buy
    Goldman
    1/27/2023$18.00 → $30.00Underweight → Equal-Weight
    Morgan Stanley
    9/14/2022$40.00Outperform
    SVB Leerink
    9/9/2022$15.00Underweight
    Morgan Stanley
    3/3/2022$36.00 → $28.00Underperform → Neutral
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    • Vir Biotechnology Announces Preliminary 24-Week Post-End of Treatment Data for Tobevibart and Elebsiran Combinations in Chronic Hepatitis B From the MARCH Study

      HBsAg loss 24 weeks post-end of treatment achieved in 17% and 21% of participants with low baseline HBsAg receiving tobevibart + elebsiran without or with PEG-IFNα, respectively As previously announced, Phase 3 development in chronic hepatitis B to occur only with a global development and commercialization partner, which has not been secured Vir Biotechnology to streamline the final stages of MARCH Phase 2 study to ensure continued participant benefit and safety, while applying continued financial stewardship The Company reiterates cash runway guidance into mid-2027, based on the current operating plan The Company remains committed to its chronic hepatitis delta program, based on t

      5/9/25 6:00:00 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

      - Initiated Phase 3 registrational ECLIPSE program in chronic hepatitis delta with first patient enrolled in Q1 2025; Program received U.S. FDA Breakthrough and Fast Track designations and EMA PRIME and Orphan Drug designations - Dose escalation continues for PRO-XTEN™ dual-masked T-cell engagers VIR-5818 (HER2) and VIR-5500 (PSMA) - On track to initiate a Phase 1 study of VIR-5525, the PRO-XTEN™ dual-masked EGFR-targeting T-cell engager, in the second quarter of 2025 - 24-week post-treatment data from Phase 2 MARCH study in chronic hepatitis B to be presented at EASL on May 9; Further development requires partner - Strong financial position with approximately $1.0 billion in cash and i

      5/7/25 4:05:00 PM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology to Provide Corporate Update and Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 7, 2025

      Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced that the Company will provide a corporate update and report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on May 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET on May 7, 2025. The corporate update and financial results will be provided via a press release shortly after market close and will be accessible on the News page in the Investors section of the Vir Biotechnology website. Participants may access the conference call via webcast on the Events & Presentations page of the Vir Biotechnology website or via phone by dialing the U.S. toll free number +1 (888) 800-8770 or international numbe

      4/30/25 4:05:00 PM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology downgraded by JP Morgan with a new price target

      JP Morgan downgraded Vir Biotechnology from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $9.00 from $23.00 previously

      1/29/24 7:27:38 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology downgraded by BofA Securities with a new price target

      BofA Securities downgraded Vir Biotechnology from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $14.00 from $23.00 previously

      9/8/23 7:28:27 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology upgraded by JP Morgan with a new price target

      JP Morgan upgraded Vir Biotechnology from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $34.00 from $35.00 previously

      3/6/23 7:36:08 AM ET
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    • Chief Executive Officer De Backer Marianne sold $474,239 worth of shares (79,712 units at $5.95), decreasing direct ownership by 9% to 769,505 units (SEC Form 4)

      4 - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Issuer)

      4/4/25 4:23:39 PM ET
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    • EVP and General Counsel De Verneuil Vanina sold $67,402 worth of Common Stock (7,373 units at $9.14), decreasing direct ownership by 8% to 79,460 units (SEC Form 4)

      4 - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Issuer)

      2/27/25 12:39:28 PM ET
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    • Director Scangos George A sold $95,063 worth of shares (10,056 units at $9.45), decreasing direct ownership by 1% to 698,239 units (SEC Form 4)

      4 - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Issuer)

      2/25/25 3:44:56 PM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Appoints Jason O'Byrne as Chief Financial Officer

      – Seasoned biotech executive brings decades of effective financial leadership to Vir – Vir Biotechnology Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced that Jason O'Byrne, MBA, is appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective October 2, 2024. Mr. O'Byrne will join the Vir Executive Management Team and report directly to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA. Mr. O'Byrne is an accomplished executive with more than 20 years of experience in finance and operations. He is a recognized champion of financial discipline and brings demonstrated financial leadership in capital allocation and formation, corporate strategy, and operation

      9/10/24 8:05:00 AM ET
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    • Lineage Announces Appointment of Charlotte Hubbert, Ph.D., as Vice President of Corporate Development

      Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing allogeneic cell therapies for unmet medical needs, today announced the appointment of veteran industry executive Charlotte Hubbert, Ph.D., as Vice President of Corporate Development. Dr. Hubbert has an extensive background in cell therapy research and venture investment across a broad range of therapeutic modalities and development stages, and has a proven ability to combine deep scientific expertise and business development acumen to identify innovative opportunities to drive both returns and impact. Dr. Hubbert previously served as Partner and Head of Gates Foundation Venture

      4/1/24 8:00:00 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Appoints Jennifer Towne, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer

      Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced the appointment of Jennifer Towne, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, effective November 6, 2023. Dr. Towne will be responsible for leading the Company's research function from basic research through scale-up manufacturing and the introduction of drug candidates to clinical trials. She will report to Vir's Chief Executive Officer Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, and will join the Company's Executive Management Team. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231026830042/en/Jennifer Towne, Ph.D., appointed as Executive Vice President and

      10/30/23 8:00:00 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

      - Initiated Phase 3 registrational ECLIPSE program in chronic hepatitis delta with first patient enrolled in Q1 2025; Program received U.S. FDA Breakthrough and Fast Track designations and EMA PRIME and Orphan Drug designations - Dose escalation continues for PRO-XTEN™ dual-masked T-cell engagers VIR-5818 (HER2) and VIR-5500 (PSMA) - On track to initiate a Phase 1 study of VIR-5525, the PRO-XTEN™ dual-masked EGFR-targeting T-cell engager, in the second quarter of 2025 - 24-week post-treatment data from Phase 2 MARCH study in chronic hepatitis B to be presented at EASL on May 9; Further development requires partner - Strong financial position with approximately $1.0 billion in cash and i

      5/7/25 4:05:00 PM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology to Provide Corporate Update and Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 7, 2025

      Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIR) today announced that the Company will provide a corporate update and report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on May 7, 2025. The Company will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT / 4:30 p.m. ET on May 7, 2025. The corporate update and financial results will be provided via a press release shortly after market close and will be accessible on the News page in the Investors section of the Vir Biotechnology website. Participants may access the conference call via webcast on the Events & Presentations page of the Vir Biotechnology website or via phone by dialing the U.S. toll free number +1 (888) 800-8770 or international numbe

      4/30/25 4:05:00 PM ET
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    • Brii Biosciences Provides Corporate Update and Reports Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

      Strategic Acquisition of Intellectual Property of BRII-179, a Wholly Owned Phase 2b Asset Capable of Combining with Multiple HBV Treatment Modalities for Cure Data from Multiple Ongoing Late-Stage Studies Reinforce Brii Bio's HBV Functional Cure Strategy of Optimized Combination Regimens to Target Patient Populations 4 Abstracts Including 2 Oral Presentations with Data from the Ongoing Phase 2 ENSURE Study at the Upcoming APASL (March 26-30) Strong Cash Reserves of US$335.7 Million to Propel Operations into 2028 Actively Seeking Partnership Opportunities for Non-HBV Programs Conference Call (English Session) Scheduled for March 31 at 8:30 PM HKT / 8:30 AM ET DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, China,

      3/21/25 7:10:00 AM ET
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    • Amendment: SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by Vir Biotechnology Inc.

      SC 13G/A - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Subject)

      10/18/24 12:29:43 PM ET
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    • SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by Vir Biotechnology Inc. (Amendment)

      SC 13G/A - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Subject)

      2/13/24 5:17:30 PM ET
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    • SEC Form SC 13G/A filed by Vir Biotechnology Inc. (Amendment)

      SC 13G/A - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Subject)

      2/13/24 5:00:42 PM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits

      8-K - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Filer)

      5/9/25 8:23:53 AM ET
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    • Vir Biotechnology Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

      8-K - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Filer)

      5/7/25 4:13:38 PM ET
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    • SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Vir Biotechnology Inc.

      DEFA14A - Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (0001706431) (Filer)

      4/17/25 8:40:10 AM ET
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