Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Citi sees low likelihood of Centene walking from WellCare deal
Amid reports suggesting shareholders could challenge Centene’s (CNC) acquisition of WellCare (WCG), and Humana (HUM) possibly being interested in a takeover of Centene if the WellCare deal was dropped, Citi analyst Ralph Giacobbe says he’s be surprised to see the deal unravel. Further, he’d be equally surprised to see Humana come over the top for Centene after its Medicaid win in Florida and recent commentary citing optimism in its organic direction. That said, there is a scarcity of Medicaid assets, and Humana has discussed its interest in dual and other higher acuity Medicaid populations, Giacobbe tells investors in a research note. Nonetheless, the analyst ultimately sees a low likelihood of Centene walking from the WellCare deal.
RedHill Biopharma reports Q1 EPS 3c, consensus (35c)
Reports Q1 revenue $1.74M, consensus $2.76M. RedHill is continuing its preparations for the potential U.S. launch of Talicia in the fourth quarter of 2019. RedHill is currently working toward a confirmatory Phase 3 study to support a potential NDA for BEKINDA for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis. This study follows the successful completion of a first Phase 3 study with BEKINDA for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and guidance provided by the FDA. RedHill plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 study with RHB-204 for the treatment of pulmonary NTM infections in the second half of 2019, subject to completion of the ongoing supportive non-clinical program and additional input from the FDA. The study is intended to assess the efficacy and safety of RHB-204 and potentially support its approval as a stand-alone, first-line treatment for pulmonary NTM infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex. RedHill plans to meet with the FDA in the second half of 2019 to discuss the development path toward potential approval of RHB-104, including the design of a confirmatory Phase 3 study.
Voyager Therapeutics Q1 GAAP EPS (81c), may not compare to consensus 58c
Reports Q1 revenue $5.2M, may not compare to consensus $48.28M.
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