Amado Rafael, President and Head of Global Oncology Research and Development at Z-Lab Ltd (NASDAQ:), a $2.8 billion biopharmaceutical company whose shares have risen more than 50% in the past six months, recently sold 7,583 American Depositary Shares (ADS) at an average price of $26,281 per share. The value of the deal, which took place on December 31, 2024, was estimated at approximately $199,288. This sale was made to cover taxes upon the grant of restricted stock units (RSUs). Following this transaction, Rafael will directly own 33,834 ADS.
Previously, on 30 December 2024, Rafael acquired 21,000 ADSs upon vesting of the RSUs, although there was no cash transaction in that particular acquisition. Each announcement represents ten common shares of Zai Lab.
In other recent news, Zai Lab Limited announced significant developments in its financial performance and strategic progress. The biopharmaceutical company recently disclosed a 47% increase in its third-quarter net product revenue, which reached $101.8 million, driven largely by sales of its drug VYVGART. The company expects more than 12,000 patients to begin treatment with VYVGART by the end of the year and is preparing to launch VYVGART Hytrulo for CIDP.
Zai Lab also revealed that its net loss was down 40% from the previous year, with a current cash position of $716 million. Although ADC's collaboration with AbbVie (NYSE:) has been discontinued due to toxicity concerns, Zai Lab maintains a strong position in the market with promising therapies such as ZL-1503 for atopic dermatitis and ZL-6301 in its pipeline.
In addition to these recent developments, Zai Lab updated its risk factors in a recent SEC filing, providing current and potential investors with a revised understanding of the risks associated with its business operations. These updates reflect the changes that have occurred in the company's business environment since its last annual report. As always, investors are encouraged to review these risk factors in conjunction with the company's prior disclosures.
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