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  • After the release of positive data for Roche Holding Ltd. (ADR) (OTC: RHHBY)’s Ocrelizumab this weekend, Credit Suisse updated its model for the drug.
  • The firm maintains an Outperform rating and $320.00 price target on the stock.
  • Shares of Roche are up 1 percent on Tuesday trading.
  • In a report issued Tuesday, Credit Suisse’s European Pharma Team revisited its model for ocrelizumab. Following the release of data that suggested the drug is a best-in-class in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (and that shows its tolerability profile is “impressive”), the firm assigned a 90 percent probability of $5.5 billion across MS indications.

    Given the high unmet need in PPMS, the experts see “early launch potential and believe that accelerated review is a significant possibility.” Their model assumes roughly $1 billion in sales in 2017.

    On the other hand, the analysts expect some of the revenue benefit to be offset by the significant investment needed to launch ocrelizumab – especially within the MS infrastructure. Moreover, they noted, “This will coincide with a substantial investment in I-O phase 3.”

    Investment Case And Catalysts

    Credit Suisse analysts still think Roche has “significant underappreciated late-stage pipeline/launch potential with Esbriet, PD-L1, ocrelizumab, venetoclax, ACE910, lebrikizumab and potentially Perjeta in adjuvant HER2+ breast.” Thus, they envision material upside to mid-term consensus estimates on a positive launch of ocrelizumab and other clinical outcomes.

    Among the upcoming catalysts, the experts highlighted:

    • Third-quarter results, scheduled for October 22.
    • ASH in early December: Venetoclax pivotal P2.
    • SABC around mid-December: Atezo breast POC.
    • For the first half of 2016: Perjeta P3 APHINITY adjuvant breast.

    Disclosure: Javier Hasse holds no positions in any of the securities mentioned above.

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