Nasdaq Welcomes Hutchison China MediTech Limited to The Nasdaq Stock Market
NEW YORK, March 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced that trading of Hutchison China MediTech Limited (“Chi-Med”) (Nasdaq:HCM) commenced on The Nasdaq Stock Market on March 17, 2016.
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Chi-Med is a China-based biopharmaceutical company aiming to become a global leader in the discovery and development of targeted, small molecule kinase inhibitors to treat a wide range of solid tumors, blood cancers and immune diseases. Its broad pipeline includes seven clinical-stage product candidates against molecular targets such as c-Met, Syk, VEGFR, and EGFR with first- or best-in-class potential. Chi-Med is conducting a total of 20 active clinical trials in various countries, including two late-stage studies with AstraZeneca in the U.S. and Eli Lilly in China advancing toward potential new drug applications.
“Today is an important milestone for Chi-Med as we go public in the U.S. market,” said Simon To, Executive Director and Chairman of Chi-Med. “Our R&D is focused on addressing the shortcomings of many of the currently approved kinase inhibitors, specifically the off-target toxicities that limit drug exposure and efficacy. We hope our efforts will result in life-saving therapies for the many patients around the world with few or no treatment options.”
“We welcome Chi-Med as they continue to advance their rapidly growing pipeline,” said Bob McCooey, Senior Vice President, Listing Services, Nasdaq. “As the venue of choice for innovators and visionaries around the globe, we are excited to be the strategic partner that supports revolutionary companies as they take on the world stage.”
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About Chi-Med
Chi-Med is a China-based, globally-focused healthcare group which researches, develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals and health-related consumer products. Its Innovation Platform focuses on discovering and developing innovative therapeutics in oncology and autoimmune diseases for the global market. Its Commercial Platform manufactures, markets, and distributes prescription drugs and consumer health products in China. Chi-Med is majority owned by the multinational conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (SEHK: 0001). For more information, please visit: http://www.chi-med.com
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