4SC - IIb or not IIb – that is the question
Jul 13th 2012 - Edison Investment Research today published a report on 4SC entitled "IIb Or Not IIb – That Is The Question". In summary, the report says:
4SC faces a strategic challenge following its recent €12.6m fund-raising, namely whether to take vidofludimus into a Phase IIb study in Crohn’s disease ahead of a partnering deal (for either it or resminostat). With pro forma cash of c €24m, it probably has the resources to do so, but financially this would be a risky decision. 4SC maintains its preference would be to conduct this (and a planned Phase III trial for resminostat in advanced liver cancer) with a partner (or partners). However, if it can secure a licensing deal on one of its two lead products, it could allow the advancement of the other independently, potentially allowing capture of the full value from a positive result.
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