Articles from Merus N.V.
New England Journal of Medicine Publishes: Efficacy of Zenocutuzumab in NRG1 Fusion-Positive Cancer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) published results of the registrational phase 2 eNRGy trial for Bizengri® (zenocutuzumab), the first and only treatment indicated for adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma or non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that are advanced unresectable or metastatic and harbor a neuregulin 1 (NRG1) gene fusion who have disease progression on or after prior systemic therapy.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · February 5, 2025
Merus and Biohaven Announce Collaboration to Co-Develop Three Novel Bispecific ADC Programs
NEW HAVEN, Conn. and UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSEBHVN) and Merus N.V. (Nasdaq:MRUS), today announced a research collaboration and license agreement to co-develop three novel bispecific antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), leveraging Merus’ leading Biclonics® technology platform, and Biohaven’s next-generation ADC conjugation and payload platform technologies.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · January 12, 2025
Merus announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Trial of Petosemtamab in 3L+ mCRC
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®) for cancer, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Company’s phase 2 trial evaluating petosemtamab monotherapy in heavily pretreated (3L+) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Petosemtamab is a Biclonics® targeting EGFR and LGR5.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 16, 2024
Merus’ Petosemtamab Monotherapy Interim Data Continues to Demonstrate Clinically Meaningful Activity in 2L+ r/m HNSCC
Petosemtamab in combination with pembrolizumab in 1L r/m PD-L1 expressing HNSCC ongoing with clinical data update planned for 2025
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 7, 2024
Merus Announces FDA Approval of BIZENGRI® (zenocutuzumab-zbco) for NRG1+ Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma and NRG1+ Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Based on Safety and Efficacy Data From the eNRGy Study
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) [Merus, the Company, we, or our], a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length, multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved BIZENGRI® (zenocutuzumab-zbco), the first and only treatment indicated for adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma or non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that are advanced unresectable or metastatic and harbor a neuregulin 1 (NRG1) gene fusion who have disease progression on or after prior systemic therapy. These indications are approved under accelerated approval based on overall response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DOR). Continued approval for these indications may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial(s). BIZENGRI® has a Boxed WARNING for Embryo-Fetal Toxicity and warnings for infusion-related reactions (IRRs), hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions, interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis, and left ventricular dysfunction.1 See Important Safety Information below.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 4, 2024
Merus and Partner Therapeutics Announce License Agreement for the U.S. Commercialization of Zenocutuzumab in NRG1 Fusion-Positive Cancer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®) and Partner Therapeutics, Inc. (PTx), a private, fully-integrated biotechnology company with a focus in hematology and oncology, today announced they have entered into an agreement in which Merus has exclusively licensed to PTx the right to commercialize zenocutuzumab (Zeno) for the treatment of NRG1 fusion-positive (NRG1+) cancer in the United States (U.S.).
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 2, 2024
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract on Petosemtamab as 2L+ treatment of r/m HNSCC at the ESMO Asia Congress 2024
– Petosemtamab 1500 mg monotherapy phase 2 interim data continues to demonstrate clinically meaningful activity in 2L+ HNSCC
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 1, 2024
Merus to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in the following investor conferences:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 6, 2024
Merus Receives FDA extension of PDUFA for zenocutuzumab
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for zenocutuzumab (Zeno) Biologics License Application (BLA) currently under priority review.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 5, 2024
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2024 and Provides Business Update
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced financial results for the third quarter and provided a business update.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 31, 2024
Merus Announces First Patient Dosed in LiGeR-HN1, a Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Petosemtamab in Combination with Pembrolizumab in 1L r/m HNSCC
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Company’s phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of petosemtamab, a Biclonics® targeting EGFR and LGR5, in combination with pembrolizumab, compared to pembrolizumab as first line (1L) therapy for patients with PD-L1+ recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (r/m HNSCC), referred to as the LiGeR-HN1 trial.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · September 30, 2024
Merus Announces Abstract Accepted for Presentation at the ESMO Asia Congress 2024
Petosemtamab in 2L+ HNSCC interim clinical data selected for rapid oral presentation
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · September 17, 2024
Merus to Present at Canaccord Genuity’s 44th Annual Growth Conference
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will present at Canaccord Genuity’s 44th Annual Growth Conference on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 9:00-9:25 a.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 6, 2024
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2024 and Provides Business Update
– Petosemtamab in combination with pembrolizumab interim data presented at 2024 ASCO® demonstrated robust 67% response rate among 24 evaluable patients
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 1, 2024
Merus Announces First Patient Dosed in LiGeR-HN2, a Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Petosemtamab in 2/3L r/m HNSCC
Petosemtamab 1500 mg Q2W confirmed for both 2/3L phase 3 trial (LiGeR-HN2) and 1L trial (LiGeR-HN1) in r/m HNSCC following FDA feedback
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 24, 2024
Merus Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 Trial of Petosemtamab in 2L CRC
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Company’s phase 2 trial evaluating petosemtamab in combination with standard chemotherapy in second line (2L) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Petosemtamab is a Biclonics® targeting EGFR and LGR5.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 8, 2024
Merus Appoints Fabian Zohren M.D., Ph.D., as Chief Medical Officer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the appointment of Fabian Zohren M.D., PhD as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) effective July 1, 2024. Andrew Joe, M.D. will step down from the CMO role and continue to serve as a Consultant for the next three months. In addition, effective July 1, Hui Liu, Ph.D., EVP, Chief Business Officer & Head of Merus U.S. is leaving Merus. The Company has initiated a search to find a replacement to head the business development function.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 1, 2024
Merus’ MCLA-129 Demonstrates Promising Single-Agent Efficiency in METex14 NSCLC in Poster Presentation at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the publication of a poster regarding MCLA-129 presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®) Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago May 31-June 4, 2024.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · June 3, 2024
Merus Presents Interim Data on MCLA-145 Monotherapy and in Combination with Pembrolizumab at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced updated interim clinical data on MCLA-145 monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab were presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO®) Annual Meeting taking place in Chicago May 31-June 4, 2024.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · June 2, 2024
Merus Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Shares
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (“Merus”, the “Company,” “we” and “our”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the pricing of an upsized underwritten public offering of 7,550,000 common shares, at a public offering price of $53.00 per share (the “Offer Shares”). Merus also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,132,500 common shares (the “Option Shares” and together with the Offer Shares, the “Shares”). The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and excluding the underwriters’ option to purchase the Option Shares, are expected to be approximately $400.2 million. All of the shares in the offering are to be sold by Merus.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 29, 2024
Merus to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 29, 2024
Merus N.V. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (“Merus”, the “Company,” “we” and “our”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the launch of a proposed underwritten public offering of $300,000,000 of its common shares (the “Offer Shares”). All of the common shares are being offered by Merus. In addition, Merus expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Offer Shares (the “Option Shares” and together with the Offer Shares, the “Shares”). The offering is subject to market conditions and other closing conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 28, 2024
Merus’ Petosemtamab in Combination with Pembrolizumab Interim Data Demonstrates Robust Response Rate and Favorable Safety Profile in 1L r/m HNSCC
67% response rate observed among 24 evaluable patients
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 28, 2024
Merus Announces Publication of Abstracts for Presentation at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting
MCLA-145 monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab rapid oral session presentation: June 2, 2024, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 23, 2024
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract on Petosemtamab with Pembrolizumab as 1L treatment of r/m HNSCC at the 2024 ASCO® Annual Meeting
- 60% response rate observed among 10 evaluable patients
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 23, 2024
Petosemtamab granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S. FDA
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®) for cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for petosemtamab for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) whose disease has progressed following treatment with platinum based chemotherapy and an anti-programmed cell death receptor-1 (PD-1) or anti-programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) antibody. This designation follows receipt of Fast Track Designation for petosemtamab for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC whose disease has progressed following treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (anti-PD-1) antibody announced in August 2023.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 13, 2024
Merus Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter 2024 and Provides Business Update
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced financial results for the first quarter and provided a business update.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 8, 2024
Merus Announces U.S. FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of Biologics License Application for Zeno for the Treatment of NRG1+ NSCLC and PDAC
If approved, Zeno will be the first targeted therapy for NRG1+ cancer
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 6, 2024
Merus Announces Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 24, 2024
Merus Presents Preclinical Data Demonstrating Efficacy of Zeno in Cancer Models with High NRG1 Expression at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (“Merus”, “the Company”, “we”, or “our”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced preclinical data on zenocutuzumab (Zeno) in cancer models with high neuregulin 1 (NRG1) expression were presented at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 8, 2024
Merus to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in in a fireside chat at the 23rd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 3, 2024
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract for Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2024: Zeno is effective in cancer models with high NRG1 expression
Poster presentation: Monday, April 8, 2024, 9:00 am-12:30 p.m. PT
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 5, 2024
Merus to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in in a fireside chat at the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 4, 2024
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 and Provides Business Update
- Petosemtamab in 1L HNSCC in combination with pembrolizumab initial interim clinical data planned for 2Q24; preparing for a potential phase 3 trial
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · February 28, 2024
Merus to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in a fireside chat at the following investor conferences:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · January 31, 2024
Merus Presents Interim Data on MCLA-129 at ESMO Asia Congress 2023
MCLA-129 in combination with chemotherapy in 2L+ EGFRm NSCLC planned to initiate 1Q24
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · December 2, 2023
Merus Announces Publication of Abstracts on MCLA-129 for Presentation at ESMO Asia Congress 2023
- Oral presentation on MCLA-129 in combination with osimertinib as first line therapy, and in previously treated, NSCLC on Sunday, December 3 at 9:40 a.m. SGT
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 26, 2023
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2023 and Provides Business Update
– Petosemtamab in combination with Keytruda 1L initial interim clinical data planned for 1H24; 2L+ HNSCC monotherapy clinical update planned 2024
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 2, 2023
Merus to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in the following investor conferences:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 1, 2023
Merus’ Zeno Interim Data Continues to Demonstrate Robust and Durable Responses in NRG1+ Cancer
- 37% ORR and 14.9 months median DOR in 78 evaluable NRG1+ NSCLC patients
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 23, 2023
Merus Announces Business Update Conference Call
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss a business update on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 15, 2023
Merus Announces Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at the ESMO Asia Congress 2023
Mini Oral: MCLA-129 in combination with osimertinib in treatment naïve, and after progression on osimertinib, non-small cell lung cancer
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 6, 2023
Merus to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in the following investor conferences:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 31, 2023
Merus Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Shares
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (“Merus”, the “Company,” “we” and “our”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 6,818,182 common shares, at a public offering price of $22.00 per share (the “Offer Shares”). Merus also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,022,727 common shares (the “Option Shares” and together with the Offer Shares, the “Shares”). The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses and excluding the underwriters’ option to purchase the Option Shares, are expected to be approximately $150.0 million. All of the shares in the offering are to be sold by Merus.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 9, 2023
Merus N.V. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (“Merus”, the “Company,” “we” and “our”), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the launch of a proposed underwritten public offering of its common shares (the “Offer Shares”). All of the common shares are being offered by Merus. In addition, Merus expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Offer Shares (the “Option Shares” and together with the Offer Shares, the “Shares”). The offering is subject to market conditions and other closing conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 9, 2023
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2023 and Provides Business Update
– Petosemtamab granted Fast Track Designation for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic head & neck squamous cell carcinoma
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · August 7, 2023
Merus Announces Two Clinical Abstracts on Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) in NRG1-fusion (NRG1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and Pancreatic Cancer (PDAC) Selected for Presentation at the ESMO Congress 2023
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced two abstracts were selected for presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO) 2023.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 28, 2023
Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) granted second Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
– Zeno granted BTD for the treatment of NRG1+ non-small cell lung cancer
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · July 5, 2023
Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for the treatment of NRG1+ pancreatic cancer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®) for cancer, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for zenocutuzumab (Zeno) for the treatment of patients with advanced unresectable or metastatic NRG1 fusion (NRG1+) pancreatic cancer following progression with prior systemic therapy or who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. This designation for Zeno follows a Fast Track Designation for the treatment of patients with metastatic solid tumors harboring NRG1 gene fusions (NRG1+ cancer) that have progressed on standard of care therapy on January 7, 2021 and Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer on July 27, 2020.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · June 29, 2023
Merus Appoints Life Sciences Strategic and Financial Industry Veteran Greg Perry as Chief Financial Officer
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the appointment of Greg Perry as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Additionally, Greg has been designated as the Company’s principal financial officer, succeeding Bill Lundberg, M.D., in such role. In connection with his appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, on June 14, 2023, Greg resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · June 15, 2023
Merus to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference 2023
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference 2023 on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 31, 2023
Merus Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter 2023 and Provides Business Update
– Petosemtamab clinical update presented at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023– Petosemtamab end-of-phase meeting with U.S. Food & Drug Administration provides clarity to potential registration path in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)– Petosemtamab update planned for Q3 2023 on potential registrational path in HNSCC– Based on the Company’s current operating plan, existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities expected to fund Merus’ operations into second half 2025
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · May 4, 2023
Merus’ Petosemtamab Interim Data Demonstrates Clinically Meaningful Activity in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- 37% overall response rate (ORR) observed in 43 evaluable patients- 6 months median duration of response as of Feb. 1, 2023 data cutoff date- End-of-phase meeting with U.S. Food & Drug Administration provides clarity to potential registration path in HNSCC- Investor call on April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ET
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 17, 2023
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract on Petosemtamab in Advanced Gastric/Esophageal Adenocarcinoma for Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS) (Merus, the Company, we, or our), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced the publication of an abstract for a poster presentation of early clinical data on the bispecific antibody petosemtamab in advanced gastric/esophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023 taking place in Orlando, Florida April 14-19, 2023.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 14, 2023
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract on Petosemtamab Monotherapy in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma for Plenary Session Oral Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023 and Provides a Program and Regulatory Update
- Robust 36% overall response rate (ORR) in 42 evaluable patients
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · April 14, 2023
Merus Announces Publication of an Abstract on Preclinical Mechanism of Action of MCLA-129 Selected for Poster Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023
Poster presentation: Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 1:30-5:30 p.m. ET
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 14, 2023
Merus Announces Petosemtamab in Previously Treated Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Abstract Selected for Plenary Session Oral Presentation at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023
– Plenary session oral presentation: Monday, April 17, 2023, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ET– Poster presentation on petosemtamab in advanced gastric/esophageal adenocarcinoma: Monday, April 17, 2023, 1:30-5:30 p.m. ET– Investor call on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. ET
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · March 14, 2023
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 and Provides Business Update
– Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) in NRG1+ cancer potential registrational path and timeline update planned for first half of 2023
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · February 28, 2023
Merus to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in a fireside chat at the following investor conferences:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · February 1, 2023
CORRECTING and REPLACING --Merus Provides 2023 Outlook
In a release issued January 8, 2023 by Merus N.V. (Nasdaq:MRUS) with the same headline, an error was made stating Merus plans to provide a regulatory path and program update on petosemtamab in the second half of 2023, which has been corrected to indicate this update is planned for the first half of 2023. Further, an error was made stating Merus has initiated a cohort evaluating Zeno in monotherapy in castration resistant prostate cancer, this has been corrected to indicate this is not in monotherapy, but in addition to Enzalutamide or Abiraterone acetate. The corrected release further discloses that Merus plans to provide an update on the potential registrational path and timeline of Zeno in NRG1+ cancer in the first half of 2023. The corrected release follows:
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · January 9, 2023
Merus Provides 2023 Outlook
- As of year-end 2022, more than 150 patients with NRG1 gene fusion positive (“NRG1+”) cancer have been treated with zenocutuzumab (“Zeno”) monotherapy
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · January 8, 2023
Merus to Participate in a Fireside Chat at the Stifel 2022 Healthcare Conference
UTRECHT, The Netherlands and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merus N.V. (Nasdaq: MRUS), a clinical-stage oncology company developing innovative, full-length multispecific antibodies (Biclonics® and Triclonics®), today announced that Bill Lundberg, M.D., President, Chief Executive Officer of Merus, will participate in a fireside chat at the Stifel 2022 Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 1:50 p.m. ET.
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 9, 2022
Merus Announces Financial Results for the Third Quarter and Provides Business Update
– Clinical update of MCLA-129 presented at the 34th EORTC/NCI/AACR (ENA) Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics– Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) Regulatory update: FDA recommends additional enrollment in eNRGy trial to support potential BLA filing– Clinical update of petosemtamab planned for first half of 2023
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · November 3, 2022
Merus Presents First in Human Data on MCLA-129 at the 34th EORTC/NCI/AACR (ENA) Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
- MCLA-129 observed to be well tolerated with a favorable safety profile
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 26, 2022
Merus Announces Publication of Abstract on MCLA-129 at the 34th EORTC/NCI/AACR (ENA) Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
– MCLA-129 observed to be well tolerated with preliminary evidence of anti-tumor activity during dose escalation phase
By Merus N.V. · Via GlobeNewswire · October 12, 2022