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Biotron Pursues Growth with Sedarex Acquisition Amidst COVID-19 Trial Setback

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Biotron Pursues Growth with Sedarex Acquisition Amidst COVID-19 Trial Setback

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Biotron ( (AU:BIT) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Biotron faced a challenging year after its COVID-19 trial, BIT225-012, did not meet primary efficacy endpoints, highlighting the risks in late-stage drug development. Despite this setback, Biotron is pursuing growth and diversification through the proposed acquisition of Sedarex, which offers a late-stage clinical asset in next-generation general anesthesia and supports the continuation of Biotron’s anti-viral programs. The acquisition is seen as a strategic move to benefit shareholders and position the company for future development opportunities.

More about Biotron

Biotron is a company specializing in the design and development of drugs targeting virus-encoded proteins across a range of viruses, including HIV, HBV, HCV, SARS, and dengue. The company focuses on an anti-viral platform and is exploring commercialization opportunities for its intellectual property.

YTD Price Performance: -38.89%

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: A$6.11M

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