Genmab Ends Acasunlimab Development

Key highlights
  • Genmab discontinues acasunlimab development after portfolio review.
  • Focus shifts to EPKINLY, petosemtamab, and Rina-S in late-stage pipeline.
  • Decision aligns with Genmab's capital allocation strategy.
  • No impact on Genmab's 2025 financial guidance.

Portfolio Update

Genmab has decided to halt the clinical development of acasunlimab. This decision follows a strategic review of its late-stage portfolio, focusing on projects with the highest potential impact.

Strategic Focus

The company will now concentrate resources on advancing EPKINLY, petosemtamab, and Rina-S, which are in late-stage development. This move is part of Genmab's disciplined approach to portfolio prioritization and capital allocation.

Financial Guidance

Genmab confirms that this decision will not affect its full-year 2025 financial guidance, maintaining its financial outlook despite the shift in focus.

Source: Genmab

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