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December 2021

• Ad hoc release Dec 20, 2021

  Novartis provides an update on Phase III ligelizumab (QGE031) studies in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)

  Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Ligelizumab, a high-affinity anti-IgE antibody, demonstrated superiority compared with placebo at Week 12 in Phase III PEARL 1 and…
• Pulse Update Dec 16, 2021

  Novartis receives FDA Fast Track designation for branaplam (LMI070) for the treatment of Huntington’s Disease

• Ad hoc release Dec 16, 2021

  Novartis initiates new USD 15 billion share buyback highlighting confidence in growth and pipeline

  Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Share buyback of up to USD 15bn planned to be executed by end 2023, highlighting confidence in top line growth and deep pipelineSales expected to grow…
• Press release Dec 13, 2021

  Novartis announces T-Charge™, next-generation CAR-T platform with first-in-human data at ASH 2021

  T-Charge, a next-generation platform that aims to revolutionize CAR-T cell therapy, will serve as foundation for various investigational CAR-T therapies Early data from first-in-human dose-…
• Press release Dec 11, 2021

  Novartis Scemblix® demonstrates sustained response rate in 48-week follow-up in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia

  Updated 48-week data from Phase III ASCEMBL trial consistent with improved major molecular response (MMR) rate of Scemblix® (asciminib) vs. Bosulif®* (bosutinib) and lower discontinuation rate due to…
• Press release Dec 11, 2021

  Novartis Kymriah® demonstrates strong responses in high-risk patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma in extended study follow-up

  Complete and overall response rates and durability of response were well maintained across majority of high-risk subgroups with a significant unmet need1 Median follow-up of approximately 17 months…
• Press release Dec 10, 2021

  Novartis data highlight efficacy of Piqray® in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA driver mutation immediately post-CDK4/6i

  New data underscore efficacy of Piqray, even in those patients with a short treatment duration on prior CDK4/6i or with ESR1 mutations, biomarkers of endocrine resistance1-5 Recent guideline…
• Press release Dec 09, 2021

  Novartis announces positive results from year two of the Phase III trial of Beovu® in diabetic macular edema

  Results from year two of the Phase III KESTREL clinical trial confirmed year one findings, with an overall favorable benefit-risk profile for Beovu® (brolucizumab) 6 mg in patients with visual…
• Press release Dec 08, 2021

  New Kisqali® data shows consistent overall survival benefit across genomic and clinical subtypes of interest in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer

  Data from the MONALEESA Phase III program provide further evidence of the unique profile of Kisqali, the CDK4/6 inhibitor with the longest reported median overall survival (OS) in HR+/HER2-…
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  Story Dec 06, 2021 From Our Labs

  When it comes to cancer, there’s power in a good partner

  Combinations of drugs could hold the key to overcoming some of the biggest challenges in lung and other cancers.

• Press release Dec 06, 2021

  Bilateral transaction between Novartis and Roche successfully closed

  Basel, December 6, 2021 — The bilateral transaction between Novartis and Roche for the sale of 53.3 million (approximately 33%) Roche bearer shares has successfully closed today, December 6, 2021.…
• Press release Dec 02, 2021

  Novartis R&D day spotlights attractive growth profile, underpinned by strong in-market brands, 20 potential high value pipeline assets, and technology platforms

  Focused medicines company delivering strong operational performanceBuilding depth in five core therapeutic areas, strength in technology platforms, and a balanced geographic footprint Confident to…