Strategic Partnership with Sanofi
Novavax announced a wide-ranging partnership agreement with Sanofi, receiving an initial cash payment of $500 million upfront and a $70 million equity investment. Sanofi will take the lead commercialization role for Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine starting this year.
Financial Improvements and Cost Reductions
Novavax reduced its current liabilities by $1.3 billion over the last two years and significantly reduced combined R&D and SG&A expenses. They are on track to decrease expenses by approximately 85% by 2027 compared to their 2022 baseline.
New Early-Stage Pipeline Initiatives
Novavax added four new early-stage assets focused on C. Diff, varicella-zoster virus, pandemic flu, and a triple RSV combination. Preclinical data from these programs are expected in the second half of the year.
Sale of Czech Republic Facility
The sale of the Czech Republic manufacturing facility for $200 million helped reduce annual operating costs by approximately $80 million.