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Arvinas develops PROTAC-based protein degraders in clinical-stage biopharmaceutical programs aimed at diseases driven by harmful proteins, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. Its PROTAC platform works by linking a disease-causing protein to an E3 ligase, tagging the target for degradation by the cell’s proteasome rather than merely inhibiting it. Revenue comes from partnerships, collaborations, and licensing deals with other pharma companies, as well as the potential commercialization of its drug candidates. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering targeted, mechanism-based therapies and advancing its drug candidates through discovery, development, and potential commercialization.
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Biotechnology
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Haven, Connecticut
Founded
2013
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Arvinas reported progress on several strategic initiatives during its second quarter 2026 earnings call. The company achieved three key milestones this year: securing the first FDA approval for a PROTAC degrader, VEPPANU; completing an out-licensing deal for VEPPANU with Rigel Pharmaceuticals; and deciding to advance its KRAS G12D programme, ARV-806, only through a partnership. President and Chief Executive Officer Randy Teel said the company is focusing on advancing transformational improvements for patients through continued innovation and disciplined execution. The strategic decisions have positioned Arvinas to concentrate fully on its Phase I clinical programmes in oncology and neurology. The company determined that ARV-806 requires investment inconsistent with its current capital allocation strategy, though it believes the programme has potential as a meaningful treatment option.
Arvinas has achieved the first-ever FDA approval of a PROTAC degrader, VEPPANU, validating its protein degradation platform. The company has out-licensed VEPPANU to Rigel Pharmaceuticals for $249.7 million and shifted focus to Phase I oncology and neurology programmes. The company will only advance its KRAS G12D programme through a partnership. Initial Phase I data for ARV-393 (BCL6) is expected by year-end 2026, whilst proof-of-mechanism data for ARV-027 is anticipated in the first half of 2027. Arvinas established a $52.7 million liability to cover remaining VEPPANU development obligations. Non-GAAP R&D expenses decreased 14% year-over-year following 2025 cost-reduction programmes. The company maintains a cash runway extending into the second half of 2028. ARV-102 faces a technical clinical hold in the US pending additional toxicology data.
Arvinas is redirecting resources to early-stage oncology and neurology programmes following FDA approval of VEPPANU, the first PROTAC degrader, which was licensed to Rigel Pharmaceuticals. The company's KRAS G12D programme, ARV-806, will only progress through a partner. Key clinical catalysts are expected for ARV-393 in lymphoma by year-end 2026, ARV-027 in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy in the first half of 2027, and ARV-102 trials in neurodegenerative disease beginning in 2027. Arvinas reported $249.7 million in second-quarter revenue, including licence and milestone payments tied to VEPPANU. Cash and marketable securities totalled $567.9 million at 30 June, with management maintaining a cash runway into the second half of 2028.
Arvinas secured the first regulatory approval for a PROTAC protein degrader with VEPPANU and licensed it to Rigel Pharmaceuticals. The treatment is approved for adults with ER+/HER2-, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer following at least one line of endocrine therapy. The company expects to share clinical data from three Phase 1 programmes — ARV-393, ARV-102, and ARV-027 — over the next 12 months. Arvinas is initiating a Phase 1 trial for ARV-6723, an HPK1 degrader showing single-agent activity in preclinical models. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network added VEPPANU to its clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer as a Category 2A treatment option.
Arvinas reported second quarter 2026 financial results, highlighting VEPPANU's approval as the first-ever PROTAC protein degrader therapy and its subsequent out-licensing to Rigel Pharmaceuticals. The company plans to share clinical data from three Phase 1 programmes over the next 12 months. As of 30 June 2026, Arvinas held $567.9 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, down from $685.4 million at year-end 2025. The company expects these funds to sustain operations into the second half of 2028. Second quarter revenue reached $249.7 million, compared with $22.4 million in the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by recognition of deferred revenue from its Pfizer collaboration and $62.5 million from the Rigel licence agreement. Research and development expenses decreased to $52.6 million from $68.6 million year-over-year.
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Industries
Biotechnology
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New Haven, Connecticut
Founded
2013
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