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Bloomberg
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Permira, Nordic in Takeover Talks for Vaccine Maker Bavarian
Updated on Save A consortium consisting of Nordic Capital and Permira is in talks for a potential takeover of Bavarian Nordic A/S, a Copenhagen-listed vaccine maker. The private equity firms and Bavarian are having ongoing discussions, the Danish company said in a statement on Thursday that confirmed an earlier Bloomberg News report. There's no certainty an offer will be made, it added.
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Rumours of a Potential Takeover Offer for Bavarian Nordic A/S
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, July 24, 2025 – Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA) has become aware of market rumours regarding a potential takeover offer for Bavarian Nordic A/S by a consortium consisting of Nordic Capital and Permira. Bavarian Nordic A/S can confirm that we have been in discussions with Nordic Capital and Permira regarding a potential takeover offer for Bavarian Nordic A/S by Nordic Capital and Permira. As these discussions are continuing, there can be no certainty as to whether any offer for Bavarian Nordic A/S by Nordic Capital and Permira will be made, or the timing or the terms of such offer. Bavarian Nordic A/S has no further comments to make at this stage and refers to its normal procedure for the prompt provision of information to the financial market. Further information will be announced when required. About Bavarian NordicBavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. For more information, visit Forward-looking statements This announcement includes forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, future events, performance and/or other information that is not historical information. All such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements which may accompany the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances after the date made, except as required by law. Contact investors:Europe: Rolf Sass Sørensen, Vice President Investor Relations, rss@ Tel: +45 61 77 47 43US: Graham Morrell, Gilmartin Group, graham@ Tel: +1 781 686 9600 Contact media:Nicole Seroff, Vice President Corporate Communications, nise@ Tel: +45 53 88 06 03 Company Announcement no. 20 / 2025 Attachment 2025-20-enSign in to access your portfolio
Reuters
2 hours ago
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Bavarian Nordic in talks with Nordic Capital and Permira on potential takeover
COPENHAGEN, July 24 (Reuters) - Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic ( opens new tab said on Thursday it is in discussions with a consortium of Nordic Capital and Permira regarding a potential takeover offer. "As these discussions are continuing, there can be no certainty as to whether any offer for Bavarian Nordic A/S by Nordic Capital and Permira will be made, or the timing or the terms of such offer," the vaccine maker said in a statement. Shares in the Danish company rose 16.3% in Copenhagen trade.
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4 hours ago
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Novavax's H5N1 Vaccine Candidate Demonstrates Immunogenicity in Preclinical Study
Peer-reviewed data shows Novavax's H5N1 vaccine candidate demonstrated immunogenicity against currently circulating variants following either single or two-dose administration Potential for single intranasal or intramuscular dose could differentiate Novavax's vaccine as part of pandemic emergency preparedness efforts GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced preclinical data demonstrating that Novavax's H5N1 avian pandemic influenza vaccine candidate, leveraging Novavax's recombinant, protein-based nanoparticle technology and Matrix-M® adjuvant, induced robust immune responses by either single or two-dose intranasal (IN) or intramuscular (IM) administration in nonhuman primates. Results were published in Nature Communications. "These preclinical results underscore the promise and potential of our pandemic influenza program as well as the strength of our technology platform and our ability to deliver against our corporate growth strategy," said Ruxandra Draghia-Akli, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President and Head of Research and Development, Novavax. "Our R&D pipeline focuses on delivering assets ready for partnership and prioritizing areas of unmet medical need, including vaccines for avian pandemic influenza, where we see clear potential advantages for our technology compared with other vaccines that are licensed or in development." Results showed that a single dose administered by either IN or IM routes induced neutralizing antibody responses (IN: 1:54; IM: 1:1,160), at or above the 1:40 titer generally considered to be a protective antibody response. The data showed even higher levels of immunity after two doses. These data suggest that even a single IN dose has the potential to provide protective immunity in individuals previously exposed to seasonal influenza either by vaccination or infection. Further, data showed Novavax's H5N1 vaccine candidate elicited broad antibody responses, suggesting the potential to protect against forward-drift variants from currently circulating strains of the H5N1 virus. H5N1, a highly pathogenic and dynamic avian pandemic influenza virus, is of concern due to its potential to mutate into a strain adapted for sustained human-to-human transmission. To date, there have been 70 confirmed total reported human cases in the U.S., and one death associated with H5N1 avian pandemic influenza infection.1 As of July 2025, no reported cases in the U.S. have been proven to result from human-to-human transmission. As part of its corporate growth strategy, Novavax is making targeted investments in early-stage development programs to create value. Novavax intends to pursue funding, partnership and licensing opportunities for its H5N1 vaccine candidate. About Novavax Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) tackles some of the world's most pressing health challenges with its scientific expertise in vaccines and its proven technology platform, including protein-based nanoparticles and its Matrix-M adjuvant. The Company's growth strategy seeks to optimize its existing partnerships and expand access to its proven technology platform via research and development (R&D) innovation, organic portfolio expansion in infectious disease and beyond, and forging new partnerships and collaborations with other companies. Please visit and LinkedIn for more information. Forward-Looking Statements Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax, its operating plans and prospects, its partnerships, and the potential for a single intranasal or intramuscular dose differentiating Novavax's H5N1 vaccine, are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, challenges pursuing additional partnership opportunities; challenges satisfying, alone or together with partners, various safety, efficacy, and product characterization requirements, including those related to process qualification, assay validation and stability testing, necessary to satisfy applicable regulatory authorities; challenges or delays in conducting clinical trials or studies for its product candidates; challenges or delays in obtaining regulatory authorization for its product candidates, including for future COVID-19 variant strain changes, its CIC vaccine candidate, its stand-alone influenza vaccine candidate or other product candidates; manufacturing, distribution or export delays or challenges; Novavax's substantial dependence on Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. and Serum Life Sciences Limited for co-formulation and filling Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine and the impact of any delays or disruptions in their operations; difficulty obtaining scarce raw materials and supplies including for its proprietary adjuvant; resource constraints, including human capital and manufacturing capacity; constraints on Novavax's ability to pursue planned regulatory pathways, alone or with partners; challenges in implementing its global restructuring and cost reduction plan; challenges in obtaining commercial adoption and market acceptance of its updated COVID-19 vaccine or any COVID-19 variant strain containing formulation, or for its CIC vaccine candidate and stand-alone influenza vaccine candidate or other product candidates; challenges meeting contractual requirements under agreements with multiple commercial, governmental, and other entities, including requirements to deliver doses that may require Novavax to refund portions of upfront and other payments previously received or result in reduced future payments pursuant to such agreements and challenges in amending or terminating such agreements; challenges related to the seasonality of vaccinations against COVID-19; challenges related to the demand for vaccinations against COVID-19 or influenza; challenges in identifying and successfully pursuing innovation expansion opportunities; Novavax's expectations as to expenses and cash needs may prove not to be correct for reasons such as changes in plans or actual events being different than its assumptions; and those other risk factors identified in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Novavax's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We caution investors not to place considerable reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read our filings with the SEC, available at and for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. Our business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties. Contacts: Investors Luis Sanay, CFA 240-268-2022 ir@ Media Giovanna Chandler (844) 264-8571 media@ References U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation. 2025. Available at: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Novavax, Inc.
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10 hours ago
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Sanofi Expands Respiratory Vaccine Portfolio With UK Biotech Buy
Sanofi SA (NASDAQ:SNY) on Tuesday agreed to acquire Vicebio Ltd, a privately held biotechnology company headquartered in London, U.K. The acquisition brings an early-stage combination vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV), both respiratory viruses, and expands the capabilities in vaccine design and development with Vicebio's 'Molecular Clamp' technology. The vaccine candidate complements Sanofi's position in the respiratory vaccines space, where the company is present in flu and RSV prevention. It allows Sanofi to offer increased physician and patient choice in RSV and hMPV by adding a non-mRNA vaccine to its acquisition also adds 'Molecular Clamp,' a technology stabilizing viral proteins in their native shape, enabling the immune system to recognize and respond to them more effectively. The approach enables quicker development of fully liquid combination vaccines stored at standard refrigeration temperatures (2–8°C), eliminating the need for freezing or freeze-drying, thereby simplifying manufacturing and distribution. Furthermore, fully liquid vaccines can be made available in prefilled syringes, enhancing ease of use, safety, and operational efficiency across healthcare settings. Under the terms of the agreement, Sanofi would acquire all of Vicebio's share capital for a total upfront payment of $1.15 billion, with potential milestone payments of up to $450 million based on development and regulatory achievements. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. The acquisition will not have a significant impact on Sanofi's financial guidance for 2025. Vicebio's pipeline includes VXB-241, a bivalent vaccine candidate targeting RSV and hMPV, currently in an exploratory phase 1 study in older adults, and VXB-251, a preclinical trivalent vaccine candidate targeting RSV, hMPV, and parainfluenza virus Type 3 (PIV3). This acquisition reinforces Sanofi's commitment to innovation in respiratory vaccines. In June, Sanofi said it is shipping Beyfortus (nirsevimab) starting in early Q3 to ensure broad availability well ahead of the 2025-2026 RSV season, which typically starts in November and runs through March. Sanofi, in collaboration with its partner AstraZeneca plc (NASDAQ:AZN), has tripled production capacity and doubled the number of manufacturing sites since the launch of Beyfortus in 2023. This acquisition follows another significant move by Sanofi in June 2025, when it agreed to acquire Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ:BPMC) for approximately $9.1 billion. That acquisition included Ayvakit/Ayvakyt (avapritinib), a rare immunology disease medicine approved in the U.S. and the EU, along with a promising advanced and early-stage immunology pipeline. Price Action: SNY stock is trading higher by 1.42% to $48.61 at last check Tuesday. Read Next:Photo by HJBC via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? SANOFI (SNY): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Sanofi Expands Respiratory Vaccine Portfolio With UK Biotech Buy originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Sign in to access your portfolio
