Strong Financial Position
Vaxcyte raised approximately $545 million in net proceeds in a follow-on financing last April and added another $816 million earlier this month. Pro forma, after this most recent financing, the company had over $2 billion in cash and investments as of year-end.
Successful VAX-24 and VAX-31 Developments
Completion of VAX-24 adult Phase II program with positive results and initiation of VAX-31 adult clinical program. VAX-31 Phase I portion started in November and Phase II portion began in early January with completion of enrollment less than a month later.
Regulatory and Manufacturing Progress
Successful end of Phase II meeting with FDA for VAX-24 and encouraging feedback on CMC-related matters. Expanded relationship with Lonza and exercise of option on Sutro Biopharma for future manufacturing.
Broad Vaccine Coverage Potential
VAX-24 and VAX-31 designed to cover more serotypes than any current pneumococcal vaccine, with VAX-31 potentially covering approximately 95% of IPD circulating in the U.S. adult population.
Strong Pipeline and Investment in Manufacturing
Continued advancement of earlier-stage vaccine candidates and investment in a dedicated manufacturing suite at Lonza with a capital cost of approximately $300 million to $350 million.