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CG Oncology Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares
CG Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGON), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a potential backbone bladder-sparing therapeutic for patients afflicted with bladder cancer, today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 23,000,000 shares of its common stock, which includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase 3,000,000 additional shares, at an initial public offering price of $19.00 per share. All of the shares were offered by CG Oncology. The aggregate gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, were $437.0 million. CG Oncology’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “CGON.”
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 30, 2024
CG Oncology Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering
CG Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CGON), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a potential backbone bladder-sparing therapeutic for patients afflicted with bladder cancer, today announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering of 20,000,000 shares of its common stock at an initial public offering price of $19.00 per share. All of the shares are being offered by CG Oncology. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, are expected to be $380.0 million. CG Oncology’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on January 25, 2024 under the ticker symbol “CGON.” The offering is expected to close on January 29, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. In addition, CG Oncology has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares of common stock at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2024
CG Oncology Receives Both FDA Fast Track and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec in High-Risk BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
CG Oncology, Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted both Fast Track Designation and Breakthrough Therapy Designation for cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in high-risk Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ with or without Ta or T1 (papillary) tumors.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 5, 2023
Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec Monotherapy First Results Show 75.7% Complete Response Rate at Any Time in Patients With High-Risk BCG-Unresponsive Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
CG Oncology, Inc. today announced that Phase 3 monotherapy data from the BOND-003 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in patients with high-risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), showed that 75.7% of evaluable patients achieved a complete response (CR) at any time, as of the cutoff date of October 5, 2023. These data will be featured today in a Late-Breaking Oral Podium Presentation (Abstract #LBA3396) by Mark D. Tyson, M.D., urologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic, at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Society of Urological Oncology (SUO) taking place November 28 – December 1, 2023 in Washington, DC.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 30, 2023
CG Oncology Announces Presentation of the First Phase 3 Monotherapy Data for Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC Patients at SUO 2023
CG Oncology, Inc. announced today that interim Phase 3 monotherapy data from the BOND-003 study will be presented as a late-breaking abstract at the upcoming 24th Annual Meeting of the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO), held November 28-December 1, 2023, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2023
CG Oncology Announces Key Executive Appointments in Commercialization, Medical and Manufacturing Operations
CG Oncology, Inc. today announced the appointment of three new members to its executive leadership team: Ambaw Bellete as President and Chief Operating Officer, Swapnil Bhargava, Ph.D. as Chief Technical Officer, and Vijay Kasturi, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 5, 2023
CG Oncology Completes Patient Enrollment in BOND-003 Phase 3 Monotherapy Study with Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec in BCG-Unresponsive High-Risk NMIBC
CG Oncology, Inc., announced today completion of patient enrollment for BOND-003, a single arm, Phase 3, monotherapy study evaluating cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 24, 2023
CG Oncology Announces New Phase 2 Data with Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec (CG0070) in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC
CG Oncology, Inc. announced updated data from the CORE-001 study, an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec (CG0070) in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2023
New Phase 2 Data With Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec (CG0070) in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC at the AUA 2023 Annual Meeting
CG Oncology, Inc. today announced acceptance of an oral presentation at the American Urological Association (AUA) 2023 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL from April 28-May 1, 2023. The updated data will be presented from the CORE-001 study, an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec (CG0070) in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 10, 2023
CG Oncology to Present at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
CG Oncology, Inc., an oncolytic immunotherapy company focused on developing novel therapeutics for patients with urologic cancers, today announced that Arthur Kuan, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 4pm Pacific Standard Time. The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay from the news section of CG Oncology’s website at www.cgoncology.com.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 27, 2022
CG Oncology Raises $120 Million in Oversubscribed Series E Financing to Advance Clinical-Stage Urologic Oncology Pipeline
CG Oncology, Inc., an oncolytic immunotherapy company focused on developing novel therapeutics for patients with urologic cancers, today announced the close of an oversubscribed $120 million Series E financing round, co-led by ORI Capital, Longitude Capital and Decheng Capital, with participation from RA Capital Management, Acorn Bioventures, Malin Corporation, Ally Bridge Group and Sirona Capital. The company has secured a total of over $200 million in funding to date. In connection with the financing, Brian Liu, M.D., Principal from Longitude Capital, will join the company’s board of directors.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2022
CG Oncology Presents New Phase 2 Data With CG0070 in Combination With KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
CG Oncology, Inc., an oncolytic immunotherapy company focused on developing novel therapeutics for patients with urologic cancers, today announced new updated data from its global Phase 2 study (CORE1) of CG0070 in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2022
CG Oncology Presents New Clinical Data on Two Ongoing Programs at The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, today announced interim data on two ongoing clinical studies will be presented at The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 4, 2022
CG Oncology Presents Additional Phase 2 Data with CG0070 in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, announced interim results from the global Phase 2 study (CORE1) of CG0070 in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 16, 2022
CG Oncology Presents Interim Phase 2 Data with CG0070 in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, announced interim results from the global Phase 2 study (CORE1) of CG0070 in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2022
CG Oncology Announces First Patient Dosed in Japan in Phase 3 Monotherapy Study of CG0070 in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, announced today it has triggered the first development milestone payment under its licensing agreement with Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for its oncology immunotherapy CG0070 for Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and other Asian countries with the exception of China.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 20, 2021
CG Oncology Presents Preliminary Phase 2 Data with CG0070 in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, today announced preliminary Phase 2 study (CORE1) results for CG0070 in combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), for the treatment of patients with Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) unresponsive to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG).
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 13, 2021
CG Oncology to Present Two Programs at The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2021 Annual Meeting
CG Oncology, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing oncolytic immunotherapies for patients with advanced cancer, announced today acceptance of an oral presentation and a poster presentation at The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting, held virtually and in-person in Washington, DC, November 10-14, 2021.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2021
CG Oncology and Roche to Collaborate on Clinical Trial of Oncolytic Immunotherapy CG0070 as Part of Novel Combination for Various Solid Tumor Indications
CG Oncology, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration agreement to evaluate the combination of CG Oncology’s investigational oncolytic immunotherapy CG0070, with Roche’s atezolizumab, an anti-PD-L1 (programmed death-ligand 1) therapy.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2021
CG Oncology Announces Clinical Trial Collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb to Evaluate Oncolytic Immunotherapy CG0070 in Combination with OPDIVO® (nivolumab) in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
CG Oncology, Inc. today announced a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CG0070, an oncolytic immunotherapy, in combination with OPDIVO® (nivolumab), Bristol Myers Squibb’s anti-PD-1 therapy, for the treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer in a Phase 1/2 clinical study.
By CG Oncology, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 9, 2021