Canaccord Genuity Reiterates a 'Hold' on XOMA, Ltd. (XOMA); Strategy Shift a Move in Right Direction, but Awaiting More 052, Aceon Development Detail

January 23, 2012 8:48 AM EST
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Canaccord Genuity reiterates a 'Hold' on XOMA, Ltd. (NASDAQ: XOMA) price target of $2.00.

Analyst, Ritu Baral, said, "Reiterate rating and price target on XOMA on XOMA--052 (gevokizumab) potential in non--infectious uveitis and cardiovascular. Phase 2a and Phase 2b CRP reduction data suggest 052’s promise in CV. Early clinical data indicates 052’s potential benefit in Behcet’s uveitis, but final pivotal trial design will be critical for success."

Other highlighted points: 1) 052 Phase 3 expansion to non--infectious uveitis (NIU) may grow addressable US market 20x to 150k patients; 2) Cash burn about the same in 2012 despite restructuring; severe acne proof of concept (POC) data expected H2/12; and 3) Aceon deal with Servier has potential upside in fixed dose combo products.

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Shares of XOMA, Ltd. closed at $1.66 yesterday.


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