Transgene - Near-term data to define long-term strategy

Transgene develops virus-based product candidates for use in oncology and infectious diseases, its five clinical products are currently in 11 clinical trials across a variety of indications, its most advanced is Phase III trial with Pexa-Vec in first-line Hepatocellular Carcinoma with data anticipated in 2019. Its strategy remains to develop its candidates in combination with approved treatments, notably immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). It anticipates eight clinical readouts across its five clinical candidates by year end, notably TG4010 in combination with Opdivo and chemo in first-line NSCLC. We value Transgene at €4.65/share vs €3.80/share previously.