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Assembly Biosciences Inc

Healthcare · Biotechnology

$20.86

+1.41%

Close on Oct 29, 2026

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37

of 100 · stored research reading

Stored Quality research reads 37 of 100, in the weaker band of the covered universe. This is a research reading about business durability, not a view on the share price.

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Capital Returns

Weak

5

of 100 · stored research reading

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What this company does

We are a biotechnology company developing innovative therapeutics targeting serious viral diseases with the potential to improve the lives of patients worldwide. Our pipeline includes multiple clinical-stage investigational therapies, including: (1) two long-acting helicase-primase inhibitors (HPIs) for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes; (2) an orally bioavailable hepatitis delta virus (HDV) entry inhibitor; and (3) a highly potent next-generation capsid assembly modulator (CAM) designed to disrupt the replication cycle of hepatitis B virus (HBV) at several key points. Our pipeline also includes a novel, oral broad-spectrum non-nucleoside polymerase inhibitor (NNPI) for the treatment of transplant-related herpesviruses, which is currently undergoing studies to enable a regulatory filing, and we have additional research programs against multiple antiviral targets. In December 2025, pursuant to our collaboration (Gilead Collaboration) with Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead), Gilead exercised its option to license our HPI program for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes, including our long-acting investigational candidates ABI-1179 (1179) and ABI-5366 (5366). For additional information regarding Gilead’s exercise of its option, see "Collaboration and License Agreement—Gilead Sciences, Inc.—Option Exercise."

Our current business strategy focuses on applying our deep research and development expertise in virology to discover, develop and advance next-generation therapeutics to patients in areas of high unmet medical need with significant market opportunities to market. We continue to rapidly advance our portfolio toward near-term clinical readouts, highlighted by the following on-going and future activities by doing the following:

Recurrent Genital Herpes (HSV-1, HSV-2) – Transitioning our HPI program, including 5366 and 1179 to Gilead and, upon receiving a clinical development plan and budget from Gilead, deciding whether to opt in to the Profit-Share (as defined below under the heading "Collaboration and License Agreement—Gilead Sciences, Inc.—Option Exercise").

HDV – Completing Phase 2 preparation activities and studies of ABI-6250 (6250), with Phase 2 initiation expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Quoted from the business section of this company’s 10-K filed March 19, 2026. Read the filing

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