Novavax, Sanofi Expand Agreement To Include Matrix-m Adjuvant In Sanofi's Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Candidate Program

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | September 30, 2025 09:08am

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX) today announced progress on its collaboration and license agreement (CLA) with Sanofi regarding Novavax's Matrix-M® adjuvant. The companies have amended their CLA to expand Sanofi's license to include use of Novavax's Matrix-M adjuvant in Sanofi's pandemic influenza vaccine candidate program. Sanofi recently received funding from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority within the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for early-stage work on this vaccine candidate including the Matrix-M adjuvant under Contract 75A50122D00003.

The CLA amendment enables Sanofi's use of Matrix-M in early-stage development of Sanofi's pandemic influenza vaccine candidate(s) through Phase 2. If Sanofi enters Phase 3 clinical development, the parties will negotiate license rates and financial terms.

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