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BASEL, Switzerland and LONDON and NEW YORK, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and provided a business update. Once-daily brepocitinib produced the best Treatment Failure rates observed to date among studies in active non-infectious uveitis (NIU), supporting initiation of a pivotal program in NIU in the second half of calendar year 2024Brepocitinib is well positioned to support a potential multi-blockbuster franchise in rare and orphan autoimmune disease with an ongoing pivotal study in dermatomyositis on track to read out in calendar year 2025Following a recently completed Type B meeting with the FDA, Immunovant is on track to initiate 4-5 potentially registrational studies with IMVT-1402 over the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025Immunovant expects to announce detailed results from the study of batoclimab in Graves’ disease (GD) as well as an overview of the development plan of IMVT-1402 in GD in the fall of 2024VTAMA® sNDA submission for atopic dermatitis was accepted by the FDA; PDUFA action is expected in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024, potentially enabling a four-fold market expansionVTAMA, approved for psoriasis, net product revenue was $75.1M for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, with over 385,000 prescriptions written by over 15,300 unique prescribers since launchRoivant renegotiated Dermavant’s debt obligations, reducing potential cash payments due by over $300M in the aggregate. Approximately $225M of this reduction is expected to be achieved over the next three fiscal yearsRoivant has $852M in share repurchase authorization available following the repurchase of Sumitomo’s entire stake at $9.10 per share for $648M, which reduced outstanding shares by 9%Net cash used in operating activities for the quarter was $108MRoivant reported its consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $6.6B at March 31, 2024, supporting cash runway into profitability “We finished our fiscal year with yet another productive quarter for the company,” said Matt Gline, CEO of Roivant. “The Priovant team announced outstanding data for patients with NIU, reaffirming our view on the blockbuster potential of brepocitinib, which we expect will continue to deliver benefit to patients with unmet need. Our board has approved a significant buyback program, allowing us to return capital to shareholders and to increase exposure to our most exciting current and future programs. I could not be more excited for what we’ve accomplished and what I believe we will deliver in our next chapter ahead.” Recent Developments Priovant: In April 2024, Priovant announced positive results from the Phase 2 study (NEPTUNE) evaluating brepocitinib in non-anterior non-infectious uveitis. On the pre-specified primary efficacy endpoint of Treatment Failure at week 24, 29% of subjects receiving brepocitinib 45 mg and 44% of subjects receiving brepocitinib 15 mg met Treatment Failure criteria (lower failure rates reflect greater treatment benefit). The brepocitinib 45 mg results represent the best Treatment Failure rates observed to date among studies in active NIU measuring this registrational endpoint. All secondary efficacy endpoints were also positive and dose responsive, including measurements of potential benefit on prevention and treatment of uveitic macular edema. NEPTUNE represents the seventh positive Phase 2 study for brepocitinib with over 1,400 subjects and patients treated with brepocitinib in clinical trials. Brepocitinib was generally safe and well-tolerated in the study, with no new safety or tolerability signals identified.Immunovant: Following a recently completed Type B meeting with the FDA, 4-5 potentially registrational programs for IMVT-1402 are on track to be initiated by March 31, 2025. Immunovant is prioritizing the development of IMVT-1402 as the lead asset going forward.In March 2024, Immunovant was awarded U.S. Patent No. 11,926,669 covering composition of matter of IMVT-1402 and its binding sequence to FcRn, method of use of the antibody for treating autoimmune disease, and methods for its manufacturing. Not including any potential patent term extension, the issued composition-of-matter patent term will extend until June 2043. Dermavant: For the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, Roivant reported VTAMA net product revenue of $19.3M, and $75.1M, respectively. As of May 2024, over 385,000 VTAMA prescriptions have been written by over 15,300 unique prescribers for psoriasis. VTAMA is covered for over 138M US commercial lives, including coverage by all three of the top pharmacy benefit managers.In April 2024, Dermavant announced FDA acceptance of VTAMA’s sNDA submission for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults and children 2 years of age and older. PDUFA action is expected in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024.In May 2024, Roivant renegotiated Dermavant’s debt obligations, reducing potential cash payments due by over $300M in the aggregate. Approximately $225M of this reduction is expected to be achieved over the next three fiscal years. Genevant: In April 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware issued its claim construction (Markman) ruling in the lawsuit brought by Genevant and Arbutus against Moderna. The court agreed with Genevant and Arbutus’ proposed constructions for three of the four disputed terms.Kinevant: In April 2024, Kinevant completed enrollment in RESOLVE-LUNG, a Phase 2 study evaluating namilumab for chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis.Roivant: In April 2024, Roivant announced that its board of directors had authorized a share repurchase program for up to $1.5B of the company’s common shares. Pursuant to that program, the company completed the repurchase of all 71.3M shares held by Sumitomo Pharma at a purchase price of $9.10 per share. The aggregate purchase price for Sumitomo Pharma’s stake was approximately $648.4M, reducing Roivant’s shares outstanding by approximately 9%.Roivant reported its consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $6.6B at March 31, 2024. Giving effect to the Sumitomo share repurchase, Roivant’s cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at March 31, 2024 would have been approximately $5.9B. Major Upcoming Milestones Dermavant expects PDUFA action for VTAMA in atopic dermatitis in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024.Kinevant plans to report topline data from the ongoing Phase 2 trial of namilumab for the treatment of sarcoidosis in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2024.Priovant expects topline results from the ongoing Phase 3 trial of brepocitinib in dermatomyositis (DM) in calendar year 2025 and to initiate a Phase 3 pivotal trial of brepocitinib in the second half of calendar year 2024.Immunovant plans to have initiated 4-5 potentially registrational programs by March 31, 2025, and plans to have initiated studies in a total of 10 indications by March 31, 2026 for IMVT-1402. Detailed results from the batoclimab study in Graves’ Disease (GD) and an overview of the development plan of IMVT-1402 in GD are expected in the fall of 2024. Immunovant expects to report topline data from the study of batoclimab in MG over this fiscal year with further potentially registrational development of IMVT-1402 in MG expected to begin in the same timeframe. Immunovant has decided to run the study of batoclimab in CIDP longer prior to unblinding period 1 in order to better ensure that the data from the batoclimab study can be used to optimize development of IMVT-1402 in CIDP. Top-line data from the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial in thyroid eye disease (TED) is expected in the first half of calendar year 2025. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 Financial Summary Cash Position As of March 31, 2024, the company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of approximately $6.6 billion. Research and Development Expenses Research and development (R&D) expenses decreased by $11.0 million to $120.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $131.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in program-specific costs of $25.8 million, partially offset by increases in share-based compensation of $5.9 million, other expenses of $4.6 million, and personnel-related expenses of $4.3 million. The decrease of $25.8 million in program-specific costs was primarily driven by a decrease of $19.8 million in other development and discovery programs, which in part resulted from the deconsolidation of Proteovant in August 2023 along with the reprioritization of certain programs and drug discovery efforts. The change also included a decrease of $5.9 million relating to RVT-3101 as a result of the sale of the rights to further develop and manufacture RVT-3101 to Roche in December 2023. Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $109.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $126.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Research and development expenses decreased by $23.5 million to $501.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $525.2 million for the year ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in program-specific costs of $42.4 million, partially offset by increases in other expenses of $10.7 million, personnel-related expenses of $4.5 million, and share-based compensation of $3.7 million. The decrease of $42.4 million in program-specific costs was primarily driven by a decrease of $83.1 million in other development and discovery program expense, which in part resulted from the deconsolidation of Proteovant in August 2023 along with the reprioritization of certain programs and drug discovery efforts. This decrease was partially offset by increases of $32.8 million relating to IMVT-1402 and $27.6 million relating to RVT-3101, which was acquired in November 2022. The rights to further develop and manufacture RVT-3101 were sold to Roche in December 2023. Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $462.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $489.2 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. Acquired In-Process Research and Development Expenses There was no acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Acquired in-process research and development expenses decreased by $71.3 million to $26.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $97.7 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher consideration for the purchase of IPR&D during the year ended March 31, 2023 as a result of consideration for the purchase of IPR&D of $87.7 million relating to the acquisition of RVT-3101 in November 2022 and the achievement of a development milestone relating to batoclimab, which resulted in a one-time milestone expense of $10.0 million. Acquired in-process research and development expenses for the year ended March 31, 2024 was driven by $14.0 million of consideration for the purchase of IPR&D relating to an asset acquisition completed by a newly-formed subsidiary and $12.5 million relating to the achievement of development and regulatory milestones for batoclimab. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $44.1 million to $169.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $125.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation of $15.6 million, an increase in SG&A expenses at Dermavant of $8.5 million due to the progression of the commercial launch of VTAMA, and an increase of $8.5 million resulting from a special one-time cash retention bonus award granted to employees. Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $131.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $102.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $86.9 million to $687.4 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $600.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $55.7 million at Dermavant as a result of the progression of the commercial launch of VTAMA and an increase in personnel-related expenses of $25.1 million, primarily as a result of a special one-time cash retention bonus award granted to employees. Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $514.8 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $407.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. A majority of the non-GAAP SG&A expenses of $514.8 million were related to Dermavant’s SG&A and ongoing VTAMA commercial launch activities. Gain on Sale of Telavant Net Assets Gain on sale of Telavant net assets was approximately $5.3 billion for the year ended March 31, 2024 and resulted from the sale of our entire equity interest in Telavant to Roche in December 2023. At closing, we received approximately $5.2 billion in cash for our pro rata portion of the consideration. Additionally, we derecognized the carrying amount of noncontrolling interest in Telavant of $87.5 million and transferred net liabilities of $26.5 million. This resulted in a gain of approximately $5.3 billion. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Loss from continuing operations was $182.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $175.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. On a per common share basis, loss from continuing operations was $0.19 and $0.20 for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations was $188.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $189.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Income from continuing operations was approximately $4.2 billion for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $1.2 billion for the year ended March 31, 2023. On a basic and diluted per common share basis, income from continuing operations was $5.55 and $5.23, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2024. On a per common share basis, loss from continuing operations was $1.58 for the year ended March 31, 2023. Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations was $799.9 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $924.3 million for the year ended March 31, 2023. ROIVANT SCIENCES LTD.Selected Balance Sheet Data(in thousands) March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$6,550,450 $1,692,115Total assets 7,222,482 2,389,604Total liabilities 773,953 782,017Total shareholders’ equity 6,448,529 1,607,587Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 7,222,482 2,389,604 ROIVANT SCIENCES LTD.Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended March 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues: Product revenue, net$19,308 $13,657 $75,057 $28,011 License, milestone and other revenue 9,622 13,719 49,738 33,269 Revenue, net 28,930 27,376 124,795 61,280 Operating expenses: Cost of revenues 4,412 4,175 15,560 13,128 Research and development (includes $10,290 and $4,366 of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $34,595 and $30,914 of share-based compensation expense for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively) 120,902 131,857 501,736 525,215 Acquired in-process research and development — — 26,450 97,749 Selling, general and administrative (includes $36,396 and $20,832 of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $164,841 and $186,603 of share-based compensation expense for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively) 169,616 125,510 687,443 600,506 Total operating expenses 294,930 261,542 1,231,189 1,236,598 Gain on sale of Telavant net assets — — 5,348,410 — (Loss) income from operations (266,000) (234,166) 4,242,016 (1,175,318) Change in fair value of investments (15,907) (32,462) 47,973 20,815 Change in fair value of debt and liability instruments (6,433) (12,031) 78,943 78,001 Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries (15,418) — (32,772) (29,276)Interest income (83,458) (14,284) (146,425) (32,184)Interest expense 7,175 8,575 34,778 27,968 Other expense (income), net 39,494 (4,748) 6,089 (15,808)(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes (191,453) (179,216) 4,253,430 (1,224,834)Income tax (benefit) expense (8,957) (3,793) 22,224 5,190 (Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax (182,496) (175,423) 4,231,206 (1,230,024)Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 114,561 — 114,561 Net (loss) income (182,496) (60,862) 4,231,206 (1,115,463)Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (31,381) (27,245) (117,720) (106,433)Net (loss) income attributable to Roivant Sciences Ltd.$(151,115) $(33,617) $4,348,926 $(1,009,030) Amounts attributable to Roivant Sciences Ltd.: (Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax$(151,115) $(148,178) $4,348,926 $(1,123,591)Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — 114,561 — 114,561 Net (loss) income attributable to Roivant Sciences Ltd.$(151,115) $(33,617) $4,348,926 $(1,009,030) Net (loss) income per common share, basic: (Loss) income from continuing operations$(0.19) $(0.20) $5.55 $(1.58)Income from discontinued operations, net of tax$— $0.15 $— $0.16 Net (loss) income$(0.19) $(0.05) $5.55 $(1.42)Net (loss) income per common share, diluted: (Loss) income from continuing operations$(0.19) $(0.20) $5.23 $(1.58)Income from discontinued operations, net of tax$— $0.15 $— $0.16 Net (loss) income$(0.19) $(0.05) $5.23 $(1.42)Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 802,859,062 742,541,052 783,248,906 712,791,115 Diluted 802,859,062 742,541,052 831,049,444 712,791,115 ROIVANT SCIENCES LTD.Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures(unaudited, in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended March 31, Note 2024 2023 2024 2023 (Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax $(182,496) $(175,423) $4,231,206 $(1,230,024)Adjustments: Cost of revenues: Amortization of intangibles(1) 2,421 2,298 9,632 7,468 Share-based compensation(2) 38 37 191 95 Research and development: Share-based compensation(2) 10,290 4,366 34,595 30,914 Depreciation and amortization(3) 873 1,539 4,590 5,097 Selling, general and administrative: Share-based compensation(2) 36,396 20,832 164,841 186,603 Depreciation and amortization(3) 1,912 2,116 7,814 6,292 Gain on sale of Telavant net assets(4) — — (5,348,410) — Other: Change in fair value of investments(5) (15,907) (32,462) 47,973 20,815 Change in fair value of debt and liability instruments(6) (6,433) (12,031) 78,943 78,001 Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries(7) (15,418) — (32,772) (29,276)Estimated income tax impact from adjustments(8) (19,813) (704) 1,538 (294) Adjusted loss from continuing operations, net of tax (Non-GAAP) $(188,137) $(189,432) $(799,859) $(924,309) Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended March 31, Note 2024 2023 2024 2023 Research and development expenses $120,902 $131,857 $501,736 $525,215 Adjustments: Share-based compensation(2) 10,290 4,366 34,595 30,914 Depreciation and amortization(3) 873 1,539 4,590 5,097 Adjusted research and development expenses (Non-GAAP) $109,739 $125,952 $462,551 $489,204 Three Months Ended March 31, Years Ended March 31, Note 2024 2023 2024 2023 Selling, general and administrative expenses $169,616 $125,510 $687,443 $600,506 Adjustments: Share-based compensation(2) 36,396 20,832 164,841 186,603 Depreciation and amortization(3) 1,912 2,116 7,814 6,292 Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (Non-GAAP) $131,308 $102,562 $514,788 $407,611 Notes to non-GAAP financial measures: (1) Represents non-cash amortization of intangible assets associated with milestone payments made in connection with regulatory approvals. (2) Represents non-cash share-based compensation expense. (3) Represents non-cash depreciation and amortization expense, other than amortization of intangible assets associated with milestone payments made in connection with regulatory approvals. (4) Represents a one-time gain on the sale of Telavant net assets to Roche in December 2023. (5) Represents the unrealized (gain) loss on equity investments in unconsolidated entities that are accounted for at fair value with changes in value reported in earnings. (6) Represents the change in fair value of debt and liability instruments, which is non-cash and primarily includes the unrealized loss relating to the measurement and recognition of fair value on a recurring basis of certain liabilities. (7) Represents the one-time gain on deconsolidation of subsidiaries. (8) Represents the estimated tax effect of the adjustments. Roivant will also present at two additional upcoming investor conferences: Fireside Chat at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York at 11:30 a.m. ET on June 5, 2024Fireside Chat at Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Miami at 8:40 a.m. ET on June 10, 2024 Investor Conference Call InformationRoivant will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, May 30, 2024, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and provide a corporate update. To access the conference call by phone, please register online using this registration link. The presentation and webcast details will also be available under “Events & Presentations” in the Investors section of the Roivant website at https://investor.roivant.com/news-events/events. The archived webcast will be available on Roivant’s website after the conference call. About Roivant Roivant is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Today, Roivant’s pipeline includes VTAMA, a novel topical approved for the treatment of psoriasis and in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis; IMVT-1402 and batoclimab, fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting the neonatal Fc receptor (“FcRn”) in development across several IgG-mediated autoimmune indications; and brepocitinib, a potent small molecule inhibitor of TYK2 and JAK1 for the treatment of dermatomyositis and non-infectious uveitis, in addition to other clinical stage molecules. We advance our pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize our medicines and technologies. Beyond therapeutics, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business. 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CHICAGO, May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients, takes a bold step forward in addressing health disparities by announcing the launch of the Coalition for Clinical Trial Equity as part of their latest phase of the Ignore No More Initiative, ACTe Now!: Roadmap 2 Progress. This initiative aims to increase representation of Black and African American patients in clinical trials, thereby improving health outcomes for marginalized communities. Lack of diversity in clinical trials hinders the development of effective treatments that cater to the needs of all populations, especially those most severely impacted. Furthermore, it is estimated that increasing representation could decrease overall healthcare expenditures by as much as $1.2 trillion over three years.1 “Without diverse representation, clinical research risks neglecting vital insights and life-saving treatments for those who need them most," stated Mary McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of FSR. "This coalition will leverage the extensive experience and diverse professional expertise of its leaders to drive forward actionable strategies. By increasing clinical trial participation among Black Americans, we can advance therapies, curtail medical costs, and enhance the quality of life for those affected by chronic illness." Building on learnings from the FSR Ignore No More Campaign and the learnings from an IRB-approved nationwide survey of Black sarcoidosis patients, the results of which are captured in this 60-page white paper, FSR initiated a search for like-minded organizations and individuals committed to implementing innovative and practical solutions to improve access to trials and address barriers to clinical trial diversity. The result is a 26-member Steering Committee, made up of a variety of stakeholders including patients, clinicians, medical societies, patient advocacy organizations, and industry, committed to leading the coalition’s efforts. The coalition is well-positioned to guide efforts toward systemic change. The coalition will adopt a multifaceted approach, translating these recommendations into actionable strategies employed by three key work groups: The FMLA Advocacy & Corporate Infrastructure group will focus on ensuring job security and fostering employer engagement to incentivize support for clinical trial participants.The Patient Education & Engagement group will prioritize trust-building and patient education efforts.The Patient Benefit & Compensation group will strive to broaden compensation practices, ensuring accessibility for all patients irrespective of their support system, income, or employment status. "As Founder of the Good Pharma Scorecard and an advocate for ethical and transparent clinical research practices, I am honored to contribute to the Coalition for Clinical Trial Equity's mission,” said Jennifer Miller, PhD, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine. “Drawing from my experience in evaluating pharmaceutical industry practices, I am dedicated to ensuring that clinical trials are equitable and accessible, particularly for underrepresented communities.” "We are honored to be part of this important coalition and are committed to leveraging our experience and resources to drive meaningful change," said Mark Schoeberl, Executive Vice President at the American Heart Association. "Together, we can make significant strides towards a more equitable health care system." For more information about the coalition, how to join and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.ignorenomore.org. Sponsored by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, Kinevant Sciences, and made possible in part by a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. About the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR): is the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients through research, education, and support. Since its establishment in 2000, FSR has fostered over $6.5 million in sarcoidosis-specific research efforts. Media Contact: Cathi DavisEmail: cathi@stopsarcoidosis.orgPhone: 312-341-0500 ____________________________ 1 LaVeist, T. A., Gaskin, D., & Richard, P. (2011). Estimating the economic burden of racial health inequalities in the United States. International Journal of Health Services, 41(2), 231-238. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/9a9c5224-c3c8-4320-ae65-feb8cfe1898f

Namilumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody that inhibits granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a pro-inflammatory cytokine believed to play a key role in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis RESOLVE-Lung is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study designed to be supportive of registration that enrolled 107 pulmonary sarcoidosis patients whose disease is not well-controlled despite currently available treatments Topline results are expected by the end of calendar year 2024 BASEL, Switzerland & LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Roivant (Nasdaq: ROIV) and Kinevant Sciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for rare inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, today announced the successful completion of enrollment in its Phase 2 study evaluating namilumab for the treatment of chronic pulmonary sarcoidosis (RESOLVE-Lung). Approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. (and more than 1 million worldwide) are estimated to have sarcoidosis, an immune-mediated inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body, with about 90% of cases involving the lung. Namilumab is a potent anti-GM-CSF monoclonal antibody formulated to be conveniently administered once-monthly as a subcutaneous injection that has the potential to be the first disease-modifying therapy for sarcoidosis. Potentially supportive of registration, RESOLVE-Lung is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study designed to enroll a minimum of 100 pulmonary sarcoidosis patients whose disease is not well-controlled despite currently available treatment options. “People living with pulmonary sarcoidosis clearly need new therapeutic options that can more safely and effectively control or resolve their disease,” said Bill Gerhart, CEO of Kinevant. “Completing enrollment for this study is an important milestone in our journey to develop a new therapy for those living with pulmonary sarcoidosis. I am grateful for the patients who volunteered to participate in the study, as well as for the extraordinary efforts of the Kinevant team, our industry partners, clinical trial site staff, and patient advocacy groups, all of whom came together to overcome the unique challenges of this disease to successfully enroll this study. We are very hopeful about the outcome, and we look forward to reporting topline results by the end of the year.” Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a lung disease characterized by the presence of granulomas (clumps of immune cells) of unknown etiology that can cause breathlessness, fatigue, and pain. The resulting inflammation, if not effectively treated, can result in lung tissue scarring (fibrosis), lung dysfunction, and eventually lung failure. Approximately 50% of diagnosed patients require chronic therapy to treat symptoms and prevent progression. Oral steroids (e.g., prednisone) and off-label immunosuppressive therapies (e.g., methotrexate) are first- and second-line therapies respectively for sarcoidosis; however, these therapeutic options are often not effective or can be accompanied by serious side effects. Evidence from non-clinical studies indicate that GM-CSF is a key cytokine driving granuloma formation and inflammation in sarcoidosis, and that inhibiting GM-CSF can reduce granuloma activity and the resulting inflammation, leading potentially to a reduction in symptoms and resolution of the underlying disease. Namilumab is a potent inhibitor of GM-CSF that has been observed to be generally safe and well-tolerated in more than 350 participants across multiple clinical trials. Thus, namilumab has the potential to be the only well-tolerated and effective therapy for sarcoidosis, as well as the first therapy approved specifically for pulmonary sarcoidosis. “Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a complex and challenging condition, with limited treatment options, and many unacceptable side effects. There is a need for new and better therapies to be developed,” said Mary McGowan, CEO of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research. “We are proud to have worked with Kinevant on the successful enrollment of this clinical trial. We are grateful to the sarcoidosis patient community who embraced this opportunity to lead us toward a potential new therapy as well as a deeper understanding of sarcoidosis.” About RESOLVE-Lung The RESOLVE-Lung study is a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of namilumab for the treatment of pulmonary sarcoidosis being conducted at multiple sites in the U.S. and Europe. The study has enrolled 107 pulmonary sarcoidosis patients considered not well-controlled despite available therapeutic options. Patients in the study receive a once-monthly subcutaneous injection of namilumab or placebo (following the initial dosing period) for approximately six months. The goal of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of namilumab in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis during the 6-month blinded treatment period. The primary endpoint is the difference in the proportion of patients with a rescue event due to worsening of their pulmonary sarcoidosis. Secondary endpoints include changes in pulmonary function, patient reported outcomes, steroid use, safety, and tolerability. All patients who complete the 26-week double-blind treatment period are eligible to participate in a 28-week open-label extension treatment period on namilumab. More information can be found at About Namilumab Namilumab is an investigational, fully human monoclonal antibody formulated to be conveniently administered once a month as a subcutaneous injection. Namilumab is a potent GM-CSF inhibitor that has been well-tolerated so far in more than 350 participants across multiple clinical trials. Evidence from non-clinical studies indicate that GM-CSF promotes macrophage and dendritic cell activity which contributes to granuloma formation. Inhibiting GM-CSF can reduce the presence of granulomas and the resulting inflammation, potentially leading to a reduction in symptoms and resolution of the underlying disease. About Kinevant Sciences Kinevant Sciences, a subsidiary of Roivant, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for rare autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company takes a patient-first approach to drug development, advancing candidates with the potential to resolve the underlying disease and create life-changing benefit for patients. Kinevant is initially focused on the development of namilumab for the treatment of sarcoidosis, a multi-organ systemic disease with a high unmet medical need. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn. About Roivant Roivant is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company that aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. Today, Roivant’s pipeline includes VTAMA®, a novel topical approved for the treatment of psoriasis and in development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis; batoclimab and IMVT-1402, fully human monoclonal antibodies targeting the neonatal Fc receptor (“FcRn”) in development across several IgG-mediated autoimmune indications; brepocitinib, a novel TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor in late stage development for dermatomyositis, non-infectious uveitis, and other autoimmune conditions, in addition to other clinical stage molecules. We advance our pipeline by creating nimble subsidiaries or “Vants” to develop and commercialize our medicines and technologies. Beyond therapeutics, Roivant also incubates discovery-stage companies and health technology startups complementary to its biopharmaceutical business. 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