UCB: Een interessante biopharma belegging

UCB is een biofarmaceutisch bedrijf met meer dan 8 600 werknemers, met het hoofdkantoor in Brussel. Het bedrijf ontwikkelt en produceert verschillende geneesmiddelen die in 40 landen worden verkocht. In deze ‘company showcase’ beschrijven wij waarom we van mening zijn dat UCB een interessante biofarmaceutische belegging is.

UCB: Een interessante biopharma belegging
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Portfolio News – Acquisition of Portfolio Company Dicerna – Nov 18, 2021

Portfolio company Dicerna Pharmaceuticals announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with pharma company Novo Nordisk under which Novo Nordisk will acquire Dicerna for $ 38,25 per share and a total equity value of $ 3,3 billion, representing an 80% premium compared to Dicerna’s share price at closing on Nov 17, 2021.

Portfolio News – Acquisition of Portfolio Company Dicerna – Nov 18, 2021
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Facts & Figures – From History to Future in Cancer Treatment

At the beginning of the 20th century, the only two options doctors had available to treat cancer were surgery and/or radiation therapy. At that time, cancers that couldn’t be removed or irradiated, because of their position or because they involved blood cells, were deemed untreatable.

Facts & Figures – From History to Future in Cancer Treatment
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Sustainability at Aescap

Since its inception, Aescap has taken environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into consideration by analyzing sustainability impact of its portfolio companies and potential new investments. By continuously doing so, Aescap aims to encourage companies in our sector to act with the well-being of people and our planet in mind. The fund focuses its investments in companies developing treatments that are aimed to significantly improve the life of patients and benefit society as a whole.

Sustainability at Aescap
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Aescap Life Sciences Quarterly Update Q2 2021

The fund finished the second quarter with a strong performance in June of +7,1%. Several portfolio companies presented positive news, as is further detailed in the company highlights section below.

Aescap Life Sciences Quarterly Update Q2 2021
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