Press Releases May 12, 2026 04:05 PM

Connect Biopharma to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference

Connect Biopharma to Present at H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference

By Ajmal Hussain CNTB

Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treating inflammatory diseases such as asthma and COPD, announced its management will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Investor Conference. The company is advancing its lead drug candidate rademikibart, currently in global clinical trials, and holds an exclusive licensing agreement for Greater China with Simcere Pharmaceutical, with potential milestone and royalty payments.

Connect Biopharma to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference
CNTB

Key Points

  • Connect Biopharma is advancing rademikibart, a next-generation antibody targeting IL-4Rα for asthma and COPD treatment.
  • The company will present at a notable investor conference, enhancing investor visibility.
  • Connect has licensed rights to rademikibart in Greater China, with up to $110 million in milestone payments and royalties expected, indicating planned commercialization efforts.

SAN DIEGO, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Connect Biopharma Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CNTB) (Connect Biopharma, Connect or the Company), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming care for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, today announced that Company management will participate in a fireside chat at the H.C. Wainwright 4th Annual BioConnect Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET.

The live webcast of the presentation may be accessed via the Investors section of the Connect website at investors.connectbiopharma.com. An archived replay of the event will be available on the website for approximately 90 days following the conference.

About Connect Biopharma
Connect Biopharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming care for asthma and COPD. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the Company is advancing rademikibart, a next-generation, potentially best-in-class antibody designed to target IL-4Rα. The Company is currently conducting global clinical studies of rademikibart for the treatment of acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD, areas with significant unmet need. Connect has granted an exclusive license to Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., for rademikibart in Greater China. Under the exclusive license and collaboration agreement, Connect is eligible to receive remaining milestone payments up to an aggregate amount of approximately $110 million upon the achievement of certain development, regulatory and commercial milestones. Connect is also eligible to receive royalties at tiered percentage rates up to low double-digit percentages on net sales in Greater China.

For more information visit www.connectbiopharma.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
Alex Lobo
Precision AQ
[email protected]
(212) 698-8802

Media Contact:
Ignacio Guerrero-Ros, Ph.D., or David Schull
Russo Partners, LLC
[email protected]
[email protected]
(858) 717-2310 or (646) 942-5604


Risks

  • Rademikibart is still in clinical trials, so its safety and efficacy are not yet fully established, posing development and regulatory risks.
  • The company’s financial gains depend on achieving development, regulatory, and commercial milestones which are uncertain.
  • Competition in the biopharmaceutical sector for inflammatory diseases like asthma and COPD may affect market acceptance and sales projections.

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