GILD - Mergers and acquisitions

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of Arcellx, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLX). Under the terms of the transaction, Gilead acquired Arcellx for $115 per share in cash, plus one non‑transferable contingent value right (CVR) of $5 per share, representing a total implied equity value of approximately $7.8 billion at the time of closing. The acquisition builds on Kite, a Gilead Company, and Arcellx's successful collaboration and provides Gilead with full control of anitocabtagene autoleucel (anito‑cel), an investigational BCMA‑directed CAR T‑cell therapy for multiple myeloma. By consolidating ownership of anito‑cel and elim

– Additional Commitment will Expand Access to Lenacapavir to Reach Another Million People Over the Next 3 Years – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that the U.S. State Department, the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and The Global Fund will further invest in Gilead's twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention medicine, lenacapavir, to expand access for up to an additional 1 million people, bringing the total commitment up to 3 million people in high-incidence, resource-limited countries through 2028. Bringing together the resources and expertise of both PEPFAR and The Global Fund is a key component of Gilead's larger coordinated efforts to

– Pivotal Phase 3 Findings Support the Potential of a Novel Single-Tablet Combination of Bictegravir and Lenacapavir for HIV Treatment – – Latest Data from the PURPOSE Program Further Demonstrates the Safety and Efficacy Profile of Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced details of new clinical and real-world data from its innovative HIV treatment and prevention portfolio and research pipeline that will be presented at the 33rd Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2026) being held from February 22-25 in Denver, Colorado. Focusing on expanding therapeutic options to meet the diverse needs of communities af

Arrivals of the twice-yearly PrEP option in Eswatini and Zambia mark an important milestone in the goal of ending the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced the delivery of first shipments of lenacapavir – Gilead's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor – for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to Eswatini and Zambia. The deliveries advance ongoing efforts to accelerate equitable access to long-acting HIV prevention options across sub-Saharan Africa, which is home to approximately two-thirds of all people living with HIV globally. "The arrivals of the first doses of lenacapavir in Eswatini and Zambia mark an im

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced it has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Prix Galien USA Award for Best Pharmaceutical Product for Yeztugo® (lenacapavir), the company's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor that provides adults and adolescents (≥35kg) at risk of HIV-1 acquisition with a new, highly effective option for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of HIV. The award, which recognizes outstanding pharmaceutical products for their contributions to improving human health, is a testament to Gilead's long-standing commitment to HIV innovation. HIV continues to pose a formidable global health challenge, with 1.3 million new infections occurring

– Additional Phase 3 PURPOSE Data Reinforce the Safety Profile of Twice-Yearly Yeztugo® as an Effective HIV Prevention Option Across Diverse Populations – – New Data Show Higher Treatment Satisfaction After Switching from IM CAB+RPV to Biktarvy® – – New Research Reaffirms Veklury® in High-Risk COVID-19 Populations and Obeldesivir in Emerging Pathogens – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) will present new findings from its antiviral research and development programs at IDWeek, taking place October 19-22 in Atlanta, GA. Data from 34 presentations across HIV, respiratory viruses, viral hepatitis, and viruses of pandemic potential including six oral presentations underscore Gilead's lead

– New Data Showcase Safety Profile of Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) with Other Medications and Recruitment Strategies for PURPOSE 5 – – Five-Year BICSTaR Results Offer Insights into Long-Term Treatment with Biktarvy®, Helping Inform the Future of Coordinated, Person-Centered HIV Care – – Latest Results on Novel Long-Acting Combination Regimens, Including Once-Weekly and Twice-Yearly Treatment Options – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced its upcoming participation in the 20th European AIDS Conference (EACS) to be held in Paris, France from October 15-18. As the leader in HIV innovation, Gilead will provide an update on its strategic initi

– PEPFAR, Coordinated by the U.S. State Department, will Support Delivery of Lenacapavir for PrEP in High-Incidence, Resource-Limited Countries as Key Part of Strategic Efforts with Global Fund to Accelerate Access – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced a partnership with the U.S. State Department and the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to deliver lenacapavir—Gilead's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This is a key component of Gilead's larger coordinated efforts, now bringing together the resources and expertise of both PEPFAR and the Global Fund, to further advance

– Yeytuo® is the First and Only European Commission (EC)-Authorized HIV PrEP Option Offering 6 Months of Protection – – Accelerated EC Decision Comes After U.S. FDA Approval in June – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for Yeytuo® (lenacapavir)—the company's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults and adolescents with increased HIV-1 acquisition risk who weigh at least 35kg. Yeytuo is the first and only twice-yearly PrEP option to be approved for use in the European Union's 27 member states, as we

– If Approved, Lenacapavir Would Be the First and Only Twice-Yearly HIV PrEP Option in the European Union – – Positive Opinion Also Received for EMA's EU-M4all Procedure, Designed to Facilitate Availability in Low- and Lower-Middle-Income Countries – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion under accelerated review recommending lenacapavir—the company's injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—for use as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in adults and adolescents with increased HIV-1 acquisition risk. The final E

– New Data from PURPOSE Trials Further Demonstrate that Lenacapavir (Yeztugo®) was Effective and Well Tolerated Across a Broad Range of Populations, Including Pregnant and Lactating Women, Adolescents and Young People – – Data Also Showed Twice-Yearly Injectable PrEP was Preferred vs. Daily Oral Medication Among PURPOSE Trial Participants – – Gilead's Research Presentations and Community Events at IAS Reflect Commitment to Partnerships in Developing Person-Centered Options for a Diverse Range of Populations – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that Gilead researchers and collaborators will present new Phase 3 PURPOSE trial data at IAS 2025 showing that twice-yearly le

– Strategic Partnership Agreement is Part of Gilead's Commitment to Provide Lenacapavir at No Profit in High-Incidence, Resource-Limited Countries Until Licensed Generics Can Fully Meet Demand – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced a strategic partnership agreement with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) to supply lenacapavir—Gilead's twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—for the prevention of HIV as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Through the agreement, Gilead will supply enough doses to reach up to two million people over three years in countries supported by the Global Fund, at no profit to Gilead. In October 2024, Gilead si

– Approval Based on Phase 3 PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 Data that Showed ≥99.9% of Participants Remained HIV Negative on Twice-Yearly Injectable Yeztugo – – Yeztugo, Nearly 20 Years in the Making, Represents a Major Breakthrough in the Fight Against HIV – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Yeztugo® (lenacapavir)—the company's injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor—as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV in adults and adolescents weighing at least 35kg, making it the first and only twice-yearly option available in the United States for people who need or want PrEP. Data show that

– Acquisition of XinThera Provides Gilead with Precision Small Molecules Focused on PARP1 and MK2 Inhibitors – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) today announced the acquisition of all outstanding shares of XinThera, a privately held biotech company in San Diego. The acquisition complements Gilead's existing clinical development priorities by adding additional pipeline assets for well-validated targets in oncology and inflammation. Through the acquisition, Gilead gains rights to a portfolio of small molecule inhibitors targeting PARP1 for oncology and MK2 for inflammatory diseases that could enter clinical trials later this year. Both programs have the potential to address multiple ind

First Quarter 2021 Product Sales Increased 16% Year-Over-Year Primarily Driven by Veklury Returned $1.2 Billion of Cash to Shareholders in First Quarter 2021 Through Dividends and Share Repurchases Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) announced today its results of operations for the first quarter 2021. "We have made strong progress in this first quarter, with our new partnership with Merck in long-acting HIV therapies, two newly approved indications in the U.S. for Trodelvy in metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and metastatic urothelial cancer, and the addition of Hepcludex to our portfolio," said Daniel O'Day, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gilead Sciences. "2021 is a pivot