
Zymeworks Inc.
ZYMEZymeworks Inc. (ZYME) is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of next-generation multifunctional antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other diseases. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Zymeworks utilizes proprietary platform technologies to engineer novel therapeutic candidates, aiming to improve efficacy and safety profiles for targeted therapies.
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Zymeworks Inc. announced it will report second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, but will not host an earnings conference call due to its pending acquisition of Theravance Biopharma. The company plans to provide updates on the combined business following the expected closing of the acquisition.
Zymeworks announced a definitive agreement to acquire Theravance Biopharma for $17 per share ($929 million) to gain YUPELRI®, a nebulized LAMA for COPD treatment. The acquisition is financed through a $350 million non-recourse note from OMERS Life Sciences and Zymeworks' cash, with the deal expected to be accretive to earnings and cash flow. YUP...
Zymeworks presented Phase 1 data for ZW191, a folate receptor alpha-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, showing a confirmed objective response rate of 78.6% in FRα-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer patients and 47.4% in FRα-negative patients. The drug demonstrated a favorable tolerability profile with median progression-free survival of...
Zymeworks Inc. announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences: the 2026 Stifel Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum (May 20), TD Cowen 7th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit (May 27), and 2026 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference (June 3). The company will engage in fireside chats and one-on-one meetings to discuss its portfolio o...
Zymeworks announced six poster presentations at AACR 2026 showcasing preclinical data from its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) pipeline, including novel RAS-targeting platforms and multiple first-in-class programs. The company highlighted efficacy and favorable tolerability across solid tumor models, with clinical data from the Phase 1 ZW191 trial ...

