Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapeutic compounds to treat diseases with high unmet needs. The company is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and currently employs 705 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2017-11-09. The firm is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutic compounds to treat diseases with high unmet needs through the inhibition of the complement system. SYFOVRE (pegcetacoplan injection) is the Company’s approved treatment for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration (GA). Its EMPAVELI (pegcetacoplan) is for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Its Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for the treatment of adults with PNH who are anemic after treatment with a C5 inhibitor for at least three months. Systemic pegcetacoplan has also been approved for the treatment of PNH in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions. Systemic pegcetacoplan is marketed under the trade name EMPAVELI in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Australia and Aspaveli in the European Union, Japan and the United Kingdom.
Follow-Up Questions
Who is the CEO of Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc?
Dr. Cedric Francois is the President of Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc, joining the firm since 2009.
What is the price performance of APLS stock?
The current price of APLS is $20.46, it has decreased 0.04% in the last trading day.
What are the primary business themes or industries for Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc?
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc belongs to Biotechnology industry and the sector is Health Care
What is Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc market cap?
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc's current market cap is $2.5B
Is Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc a buy, sell, or hold?
According to wall street analysts, 21 analysts have made analyst ratings for Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc, including 7 strong buy, 11 buy, 9 hold, 0 sell, and 7 strong sell