NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

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Most companies simply give a timeline to topline and then announce topline, but normally don’t announce the steps along the way, like finalizing the statistical analysis plan, query resolution, and data lock. Since Northwest Bio has included it on the timeline, I think they will announce it. I suppose if they don’t announce it though, they will have a little wiggle room.

Data freeze is a very critical step, and they absolutely have to get it right. If the database has to be unlocked after it has been locked, due to missing data or an error, then data integrity will be questioned. Usually there will be a “soft lock” and a dry run performed to ensure that any missing data or errors are noted and corrected before the all important data lock step. This is one of the many reasons data lock can be delayed.

I don’t think it’s as harmful as you say not to announce it, but I think being on the OTC, and trading for pennies, it would be more beneficial to announce it, than not.