VIR - Vir Biotechnology, Inc.

Vir Biotechnology Announces Multiple Abstracts Highlighting New Hepatitis B and D Data Accepted for Presentation at EASL™ Congress 2023

– Data support the potential impact of VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 in addressing both HBV and HDV and underscore the Company’s confidence in its approach to a functional cure for HBV –SAN FRANCISCO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that five abstracts highlighting new data from the Company’s broad hepatitis portfolio addressing both hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis D virus (HDV) have been accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the

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  Sagimet Biosciences to Present Interim Data from Phase 2b Trial of Denifanstat in NASH at EASL Congress 2023

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  Intercept Announces New Data Showing Potential of Fixed-Dose Combination of OCA and Bezafibrate to Normalize Multiple Biomarkers in PBC to be Featured in Podium Presentation at EASL Congress 2023

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Vir Biotechnology to Participate in the 44th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 44th Annual Goldman Sachs Global Healthcare Conference on Monday, June 12, at 10:40 a.m. PT / 1:40 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed under Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio and will be archived there

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  Plus Therapeutics Announces Participation at Upcoming SNO Pediatric Conference and SNMMI Annual Meeting

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  H&E Equipment Services, Inc. To Participate in the Wells Fargo Industrials Conference

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Vir Biotechnology to Host a Virtual-Only 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today reminds stockholders that it will hold its 2023 Annual General Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The Annual Meeting will be held in virtual format only via live audio webcast. Vir Biotechnology’s stockholders of record as of March 30, 2023 (the “Record Date”) can attend and vote at the Annual Meeting by accessing the meeting center at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/VIR2

Vir Biotechnology Appoints Jeff Calcagno, M.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer

SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the appointment of Jeff Calcagno, M.D., as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer. Dr. Calcagno will be responsible for leading the Company’s business development efforts, optimizing existing alliances and establishing new strategic industry and public-private partnerships. He reports to Vir’s Chief Executive Officer Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, and joins Vir’s executive m

Vir Biotechnology Announces First Patient Dosed in New Phase 2 Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Trial Evaluating Combinations of VIR-2218, VIR-3434, PEG-IFNα and an NRTI

– STRIVE is the first Phase 2 sub-protocol trial initiated under Vir’s new PREVAIL platform trial investigating the Company’s novel therapies in two chronic hepatitis B virus patient populations – SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 2 STRIVE sub-protocol clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of regimens containing combinations of VIR-3434, VIR-2218, pegylated inter

Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

– Multiple data readouts anticipated in 2023 from ongoing Phase 2 programsin hepatitis B and D, and influenza – – Industry veteran Dr. Marianne De Backer assumes CEO position prepared to lead Company through next phase of growth – – $2.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments as of March 31, 2023 – SAN FRANCISCO, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,

Vir Biotechnology to Participate in the BofA Securities 2023 Health Care Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Marianne De Backer, M.Sc., Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to present at the BofA Securities 2023 Health Care Conference on Wednesday, May 10, at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed under Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio and will be archived there for 30 days. About Vir Biotechnol

Vir Biotechnology Receives Expanded Support to Develop Its Novel T Cell Vaccine Platform with New $10 Million Grant for HIV Prevention

– New grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports the Phase 1 development of VIR-1388, an investigational HIV T cell vaccine based on a novel vector – – Long-standing partnership further advances research for the prevention and treatment of global infectious diseases – SAN FRANCISCO, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that it received a new $10 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support Vir’s novel T cell vacc

Vir Biotechnology to Participate in the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Phil Pang, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Interim Head of Research, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, April 18, at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed under Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Vir website at www

Vir Biotechnology to Participate in the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Phil Pang, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer and Interim Head of Research, is scheduled to present at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, March 15, at 7:15 a.m. PT / 10:15 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation can be accessed under Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio and will be archived the

Vir Biotechnology to Participate in the Cowen 43rd Annual Health Care Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that Bolyn Hubby, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, will participate in a panel focused on infectious diseases at the Cowen 43rd Annual Health Care Conference on Tuesday, March 7, at 6:10 a.m. PT / 9:10 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the panel can be accessed under Events & Presentations in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio and will be archiv

Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

– Transformational year ahead with critical Phase 2 readouts expected for programs in hepatitis B, hepatitis D and influenza with the potential for significant patient impact – – $1.5 billion of sotrovimab collaboration revenue recognized in 2022 – – Strong balance sheet expected to fund Vir’s robust portfolio through major inflection points with the flexibility to evaluate external opportunities – SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today provi

Vir Biotechnology Announces Positive Final Draft Guidance on Sotrovimab from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Final draft guidance based on cost effectiveness evaluation of sotrovimabSAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provided positive final draft guidance recommending the use of sotrovimab, an investigational SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing monoclonal antibody, in adults who do not need supplemental oxygen for COVID-19 and who have an increased risk for progression to sever

Vir Biotechnology to Provide Corporate Update and Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on February 23, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the Company will provide a corporate update and report financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The corporate update and financial results will be provided via a press release after market close and will be accessible under Press Releases in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio. About Vir BiotechnologyVir

Vir Biotechnology Appoints Sung Lee as Chief Financial Officer

– Experienced biotech executive brings more than 20 years of financial leadership to Vir – – Howard Horn departing to pursue next chapter; will remain in an advisory role through a brief transition period – SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the appointment of Sung Lee as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 27, 2023. The appointment follows the resignation of Howard Horn, who will leave th

Vir Biotechnology Announces Amended Collaboration Agreement with GSK

– Vir to continue advancing next-generation COVID-19 solutions independently or with other partners – – The Companies will continue working together to ensure ongoing access to sotrovimab for patients around the world, where authorized, and to advance new therapies for influenza and other respiratory diseases – SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the research collaboration agreement established with GSK in 2020 has been amen

Vir Biotechnology Announces Retirement of CEO George Scangos, Ph.D.; Appoints Marianne De Backer, MSc, Ph.D., MBA, as Successor

– Dr. De Backer to assume CEO role on April 3, 2023 – – Upon his retirement as CEO, Dr. Scangos will transition to an advisory role through June 2, 2023 and will continue providing strategic counsel to Vir as a member of the Board of Directors – SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that George Scangos, Ph.D., will retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 3, 2023. The Company’s Board of Directors h

Vir Biotechnology to Highlight Anticipated 2023 Catalysts and Long-Term Growth Strategy at 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

– Critical Phase 2 readouts anticipated in 2023 for three advanced programs – hepatitis B, hepatitis D and influenza – – Strong balance sheet expected to fund Vir’s robust portfolio through major inflection points with the flexibility to evaluate external opportunities – SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that George Scangos, Ph.D., chief executive officer, will highlight the Company’s expected 2023 catalysts and long-term growt

Vir Biotechnology Achieves Target Enrollment for Groundbreaking Phase 2 PENINSULA Trial Evaluating VIR-2482 for Prevention of Seasonal Influenza A

– Approximately 3,000 participants enrolled with initial trial data expected in mid-2023 –SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced it has achieved the target enrollment of approximately 3,000 participants in the groundbreaking Phase 2 PENINSULA (PrevEntioN of IllNesS DUe to InfLuenza A) trial evaluating VIR-2482 for the prevention of illness due to influenza A. PENINSULA is the first Phase 2 outpatient trial to evaluate the role of a

Vir Biotechnology Ranked the Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced it ranked first on the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a list of the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America. The ranking was based on Vir’s revenue growth of 125,138% between fiscal years 2018 and 2021. This is the second year in a row that Vir has been ranked for substantial growth, landing at number 70 in 20

Vir Biotechnology Presents New Data Evaluating the Potential for VIR-2218 and VIR-3434 to Achieve a Functional Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection

– Data from multiple ongoing trials evaluating Vir’s two novel HBV therapies continue to demonstrate substantial reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) with no new safety signals – – Preliminary data to-date show that 30.8% of participants receiving 48 weeks of VIR-2218 plus pegylated interferon alpha achieved HBsAg seroclearance with anti-HBs seroconversion by end of treatment – SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced new

Vir Biotechnology Provides Corporate Update and Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results

- Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) awarded contract to support pandemic preparedness for influenza and other infectious diseases; initial investment of ~$55.0 million with potential total of up to $1.0 billion - - Phase 2 data from three of the Company’s most advanced development programs – hepatitis B, hepatitis D and influenza A – expected in 2023 - - Strong balance sheet with approximately $2.7 billion in cash, cash equivalents, investments and profit-share payme

Vir Biotechnology Announces Multiple Abstracts Highlighting New Hepatitis B Data Accepted for Presentation at AASLD’s The Liver Meeting® 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that four abstracts highlighting new data from its hepatitis B virus (HBV) clinical program have been accepted for presentation at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting®, taking place in Washington, D.C., from November 4-8, 2022. These include two poster presentations, one of which is a late-breaking poster, and two oral presentations, both of which

Vir Biotechnology to Provide Corporate Update and Report Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results on November 3, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced the Company will provide a corporate update and report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. The corporate update and financial results will be provided via a press release after market close and will be accessible under Press Releases in the Investors section of the Vir website at www.vir.bio. About Vir BiotechnologyVir Biotechnology i

Vir Biotechnology Announces First Patient Dosed in Groundbreaking Phase 2 Trial of VIR-2482 for Antibody Prophylaxis of Influenza A

– First clinical trial evaluating the role of a monoclonal antibody in preventing seasonal flu – – Announcement follows recent U.S. government award from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority supporting development of VIR-2482 – SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vir Biotechnology, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIR) today announced that the first participant has been dosed in the Phase 2 PENINSULA (Prevention of Illness Due to Influenza A) trial evaluating VIR-2482 for the pre