Summary
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) filed an 8-K on August 6, 2013, to report its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. While specific financial figures are not detailed in the 8-K itself, they are referenced in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). This filing also announced significant positive developments for EYLEA® (aflibercept), specifically one-year top-line results from two Phase 3 trials in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). These positive results are a key driver for potential future growth, with regulatory submissions anticipated in the U.S. and Europe later in 2013.
Key Highlights
- 1Regeneron reported its second quarter 2013 financial and operating results via press release.
- 2Significant positive one-year top-line results were announced from two Phase 3 trials for EYLEA® (aflibercept) in Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- 3This positive DME data represents a substantial expansion opportunity for EYLEA®.
- 4Regulatory submissions for EYLEA® in DME are planned for the United States and Europe in 2013.
- 5The company is progressing with EYLEA® development and regulatory pathways for this new indication.
- 6This announcement suggests strong potential for increased EYLEA® sales and market penetration.