BioReference Oncology Business Sale
OPKO Health announced the sale of BioReference's oncology and related clinical testing business to Labcorp for up to $225 million, including $192.5 million payable at closing and up to $32.5 million in earn-outs.
Positive Progress in GLP-1/Glucagon Agonist Development
OPKO's dual-GLP-1 glucagon agonist, OPKO-88006, showed promising results in animal models for obesity and NASH. A collaboration with Entera Bio aims to develop an oral tablet form using Entera's N-Tab technology.
ModeX Phase 1 Clinical Trials
ModeX, OPKO's subsidiary, continues its Phase 1 clinical trials for its Epstein-Barr virus vaccine in collaboration with Merck, and MDX2001, a tetraspecific antibody for solid tumor cancers.
Cost Reductions and Workforce Optimization
BioReference eliminated 136 positions, representing a 7% workforce reduction, leading to estimated annualized cost savings of $19 million.
Strong Cash Position
OPKO ended Q1 2025 with approximately $450 million in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash.