Zealand Pharma (ZEAL) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
23 Mar, 2026Strategic vision and pipeline development
Focus on transforming metabolic health with a differentiated obesity pipeline and five launches targeted in the next five years, including mid- to late-stage candidates for obesity and rare diseases.
Over 25 years of peptide R&D expertise, with a Boston research site established to accelerate innovation and leverage AI/ML for drug discovery.
Partnerships with Roche and Boehringer Ingelheim drive co-development and commercialization of key assets, aiming for over 10 clinical programs by 2030.
Strong cash position of USD 2.3B as of December 2025 supports ongoing R&D and strategic priorities.
Obesity: Market landscape and unmet needs
Obesity is a global epidemic, with 50% of adults expected to be overweight or obese by 2030 and only 3-5% of eligible U.S. patients currently treated with GLP-1 therapies.
Treatment persistence is low due to adverse effects and cost, with gastrointestinal side effects being the primary reason for discontinuation.
Patients' weight loss goals are individualized, with most aiming for 10-20% reduction, and primary care providers drive 90% of GLP-1 prescriptions.
There is a need for new drug classes beyond GLP-1s to address comorbidities, usability, and long-term maintenance.
Petrelintide: Clinical progress and partnership
Petrelintide, a long-acting amylin analog, showed up to 10.7% mean weight loss at week 42 in Phase 2, with a tolerability profile comparable to placebo and nearly 100% of participants achieving weight reduction.
Gastrointestinal adverse events were minimal, and discontinuation rates due to AEs were similar to placebo.
Phase 3 initiation is expected in H2 2026, with a robust collaboration and license agreement with Roche, including up to $5.3B in total consideration and 50/50 profit sharing in the U.S. and Europe.
Latest events from Zealand Pharma
- Petrelintide and Survodutide advance toward pivotal milestones, backed by strong partnerships.ZEAL
Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference27 Mar 2026 - Petrelintide achieved up to 10.7% weight loss with placebo-like tolerability in Phase 2.ZEAL
Study result5 Mar 2026 - Record profit and cash from Roche deal drive 2026 clinical and financial milestones.ZEAL
Q4 202519 Feb 2026 - Petrelintide achieved up to 8.6% weight loss with mild side effects in a 16-week Phase 1b trial.ZEAL
Study Result3 Feb 2026 - Phase I-B amylin data targets 7%-9% weight loss, with strong pipeline and cash runway to 2027.ZEAL
Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference3 Feb 2026 - Advancing differentiated peptide therapies for obesity, with late-stage trials and partnerships ahead.ZEAL
Jefferies 2024 Global Healthcare Conference1 Feb 2026 - Record equity raise and positive obesity data drive robust pipeline and financial strength.ZEAL
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - Petrelintide and other novel agonists show strong potential for safe, effective obesity treatment.ZEAL
2024 Cantor Fitzgerald Global Healthcare Conference20 Jan 2026 - Obesity and rare disease pipelines advance, backed by DKK 9.2bn cash and key 2025 milestones.ZEAL
Q3 202416 Jan 2026