Zymeworks Unveils Royalty Driven Strategic Initiative Following Positive Phase 3 HERIZON GEA 01 Trial Results For Ziihera In First Line GEA
Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | November 18, 2025 01:43am
Strategy will combine internal innovation, licensing, and strategic acquisitions to drive sustainable value creation for shareholders
Strategic initiative follows positive topline results from pivotal Phase 3 HERIZON-GEA-01 trial evaluating zanidatamab in first-line gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and pasritamig advancing to registration studies by J&J Innovative Medicine (J&J)
Eligible to receive up to $440.0 million in potential near-term milestone payments upon successful global regulatory approvals of Ziihera® in GEA
Successful commercialization of Ziihera and execution of partnership strategy are expected to drive substantial royalty and milestone revenues with carefully managed R&D investments
Company authorizes a new share repurchase plan of $125.0 million