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EQS-News: MorphoSys To Present New Phase 3 MANIFEST-2 Data on Pelabresib in Myelofibrosis in Oral Presentation at 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Friday, May 3, 2024

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Key Points: 
  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) today announced that new efficacy and safety data from the Phase 3 MANIFEST-2 trial of pelabresib, an investigational BET inhibitor, in combination with the JAK inhibitor ruxolitinib in JAK inhibitor-naïve patients with myelofibrosis will be highlighted during an oral presentation on Friday, May 31, at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
  • The congress is being held in Chicago, Illinois, from May 31 to June 4, 2024.
  • Additionally, new data from the Phase 2 study of tulmimetostat, an investigational next-generation dual inhibitor of EZH2 and EZH1, in patients with advanced solid tumors or hematologic malignancies will be showcased in a poster presentation at ASCO 2024.

MorphoSys AG Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Monday, April 29, 2024

MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) reports results for the first quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) reports results for the first quarter of 2024.
  • The financial results presented for the first quarter of 2024 relate to continuing business operations of MorphoSys.
  • Full Year 2024 Financial Guidance:
    As a consequence of the sale and transfer of tafasitamab to Incyte on February 5, 2024, MorphoSys' 2024 financial guidance published on January 30, 2024, cannot be maintained and therefore was revoked.
  • MorphoSys Group Key Figures (IFRS, end of the first quarter: March 31, 2024)

EQS-News: MorphoSys AG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

“Now, in 2024, we are pleased that Novartis is committing to the future of our promising pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • “Now, in 2024, we are pleased that Novartis is committing to the future of our promising pipeline.
  • With its ample resources, additional scientific expertise and global footprint, Novartis can help accelerate pelabresib's potential worldwide.
  • Total revenues for the fourth quarter 2023 were € 59.0 million compared to € 81.6 million for the same period in 2022.
  • The decrease resulted first and foremost from prior year revenues stemming from the execution of an out-licensing agreement with Novartis.

MorphoSys AG Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Cost of Sales: For the full year 2023, cost of sales were € 58.4 million compared to € 48.6 million in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Cost of Sales: For the full year 2023, cost of sales were € 58.4 million compared to € 48.6 million in 2022.
  • R&D Expenses: For the full year 2023, R&D expenses were € 283.6 million compared to € 297.8 million in 2022.
  • SG&A Expenses: Selling expenses for the full year 2023 were € 81.4 million compared to € 92.4 million in 2022.
  • MorphoSys Group Key Figures (IFRS, end of financial year: December 31, 2023)

EQS-News: MorphoSys Enters into Business Combination Agreement to be Acquired by Novartis for € 2.7 Billion Equity Value

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Separately, MorphoSys entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell and transfer all rights worldwide related to tafasitamab to Incyte Corporation (“Incyte”).

Key Points: 
  • Separately, MorphoSys entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell and transfer all rights worldwide related to tafasitamab to Incyte Corporation (“Incyte”).
  • “Novartis shares our steadfast commitment to develop and deliver transformative medicines that address the dire needs of cancer patients.
  • Novartis intends to offer MorphoSys’ shareholders € 68.00 per share in cash, for a total equity value of € 2.7 billion.
  • Creates New Opportunities for MorphoSys’ Colleagues: The agreement between Novartis and MorphoSys includes employee commitments.

EQS-News: MorphoSys Reports Preliminary 2023 Monjuvi U.S. Net Product Sales and Gross Margin, Provides 2024 Financial Guidance and Reduces Financial Liability

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

MorphoSys Reports Preliminary 2023 Monjuvi U.S. Net Product Sales and Gross Margin, Provides 2024 Financial Guidance and Reduces Financial Liability

Key Points: 
  • MorphoSys Reports Preliminary 2023 Monjuvi U.S. Net Product Sales and Gross Margin, Provides 2024 Financial Guidance and Reduces Financial Liability
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  • MorphoSys Reports Preliminary 2023 Monjuvi U.S. Net Product Sales and Gross Margin, Provides 2024 Financial Guidance and Reduces Financial Liability
    Preliminary 2023 Monjuvi U.S. net product sales of US$ 92.0 million (€ 85.0 million) and preliminary gross margin for Monjuvi U.S. net product sales of 69%
    Preliminary unaudited financial liability from the collaboration with Incyte of approximately € 114 million, representing a reduction of € 112 million
    MorphoSys AG (FSE: MOR; NASDAQ: MOR) today reported preliminary Monjuvi® (tafasitamab-cxix) U.S. net product sales and gross margin for Monjuvi U.S. net product sales for the full year of 2023 and provides its 2024 financial guidance.
  • For the full year of 2024, MorphoSys expects Monjuvi U.S. net product sales in the range of US$ 80 to 95 million, aligned with the company’s original 2023 guidance.
  • Further, preliminary 2023 gross margin for Monjuvi U.S. net product sales is 69%, which is impacted by the recognition of one-time write-offs for inventory.

EQS-News: MorphoSys’ Pelabresib Improves All Four Hallmarks of Myelofibrosis in Phase 3 MANIFEST-2 Study 

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

Average hemoglobin levels were greater in patients receiving pelabresib and ruxolitinib than in those receiving placebo plus ruxolitinib, starting at week 9 and continuing to week 24.

Key Points: 
  • Average hemoglobin levels were greater in patients receiving pelabresib and ruxolitinib than in those receiving placebo plus ruxolitinib, starting at week 9 and continuing to week 24.
  • Increased cytokine levels are associated with all four disease hallmarks; increased IL-8 levels are also associated with worse survival outcomes.
  • Discontinuation rates due to adverse events were 10.7% with pelabresib and ruxolitinib and 6.5% with placebo plus ruxolitinib.
  • “The four hallmarks of myelofibrosis – enlarged spleen, anemia, bone marrow fibrosis and disease-associated symptoms – have a strong impact on a patient’s life.

EQS-News: MorphoSys’ Phase 3 Study of Pelabresib in Myelofibrosis Demonstrates Statistically Significant Improvement in Spleen Volume Reduction and Strong Positive Trend in Symptom Reduction

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

MANIFEST-2 met its primary endpoint, as the combination therapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the proportion of patients achieving at least a 35% reduction in spleen volume (SVR35) at week 24.

Key Points: 
  • MANIFEST-2 met its primary endpoint, as the combination therapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the proportion of patients achieving at least a 35% reduction in spleen volume (SVR35) at week 24.
  • The key secondary endpoints assessing symptom improvement – proportion of patients achieving at least a 50% reduction in total symptom score (TSS50) and absolute change in total symptom score (TSS) from baseline at week 24 – showed a strong positive trend favoring the pelabresib and ruxolitinib combination.
  • “Importantly, we saw significant symptom improvements for the vast majority of patients in the study.
  • “The pelabresib and ruxolitinib combination therapy significantly reduced spleen volume – the best prognostic indicator we have at our disposal for long-term myelofibrosis patient outcomes.

MorphoSys’ Pelabresib Improves All Four Hallmarks of Myelofibrosis in Phase 3 MANIFEST-2 Study

Retrieved on: 
Monday, December 11, 2023

Average hemoglobin levels were greater in patients receiving pelabresib and ruxolitinib than in those receiving placebo plus ruxolitinib, starting at week 9 and continuing to week 24.

Key Points: 
  • Average hemoglobin levels were greater in patients receiving pelabresib and ruxolitinib than in those receiving placebo plus ruxolitinib, starting at week 9 and continuing to week 24.
  • Increased cytokine levels are associated with all four disease hallmarks; increased IL-8 levels are also associated with worse survival outcomes.
  • Discontinuation rates due to adverse events were 10.7% with pelabresib and ruxolitinib and 6.5% with placebo plus ruxolitinib.
  • “The four hallmarks of myelofibrosis – enlarged spleen, anemia, bone marrow fibrosis and disease-associated symptoms – have a strong impact on a patient’s life.

MorphoSys’ Phase 3 Study of Pelabresib in Myelofibrosis Demonstrates Statistically Significant Improvement in Spleen Volume Reduction and Strong Positive Trend in Symptom Reduction

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 20, 2023

MANIFEST-2 met its primary endpoint, as the combination therapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the proportion of patients achieving at least a 35% reduction in spleen volume (SVR35) at week 24.

Key Points: 
  • MANIFEST-2 met its primary endpoint, as the combination therapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the proportion of patients achieving at least a 35% reduction in spleen volume (SVR35) at week 24.
  • The key secondary endpoints assessing symptom improvement – proportion of patients achieving at least a 50% reduction in total symptom score (TSS50) and absolute change in total symptom score (TSS) from baseline at week 24 – showed a strong positive trend favoring the pelabresib and ruxolitinib combination.
  • “Importantly, we saw significant symptom improvements for the vast majority of patients in the study.
  • “The pelabresib and ruxolitinib combination therapy significantly reduced spleen volume – the best prognostic indicator we have at our disposal for long-term myelofibrosis patient outcomes.