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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.60
Fortress' former asset anselamimab fails primary endpoint in Phase III CARES study
Fortress Biotech, Inc.
- AstraZeneca announced anselamimab did not achieve statistical significance on primary endpoint (ACM + CVH hierarchy) in Mayo stages IIIa/IIIb AL amyloidosis.
- Prespecified subgroup showed 'highly clinically meaningful improvement' in ACM and CVH; AZ plans further evaluation and regulatory discussions.
- Fortress remains eligible for up to ~$125M in milestones from the 2021 Caelum sale; outcome reduces likelihood of near-term payments.
- Anselamimab was well-tolerated; detailed results to be presented at future medical meeting.
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