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Novavax sells Czech facility to Novo Nordisk for $200 million

by December 4, 2024
written by December 4, 2024

In a strategic move to streamline its operations, Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX), a U.S. vaccine manufacturer, has announced the sale of its manufacturing plant in the Czech Republic to the Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO).

The transaction is valued at $200 million. Novavax plans to channel the funds from this sale into its vaccine development pipeline.

The company, known for its work on COVID-19 vaccines, has faced challenges competing with industry leaders like Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). Concerns were raised last year over Novavax’s financial sustainability.

This sale is a part of Novavax’s broader strategy to reshape its business structure. It follows a significant licensing agreement with Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY), a French pharmaceutical giant. Under the deal, Sanofi took nearly a 5% ownership stake in Novavax in return for rights to its COVID-19 vaccine, amounting to at least $1.2 billion.

Since the agreement with Sanofi in May, Novavax’s stock has seen a considerable upswing, with an increase of approximately 88%.

John Jacobs, Novavax’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the company’s commitment to becoming a more efficient entity.

“The decision to sell the Czech Republic manufacturing facility aligns with our previously announced commitment to evolve Novavax into a more lean and agile organization focused on partnering our pipeline assets and technology platform,” Jacobs stated.

The sale is expected to reduce Novavax’s annual operating expenses by around $80 million, aiding in its endeavor to streamline operations and focus on its core capabilities in vaccine development.

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