BioLineRx Ltd (BLRX)

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Summary

BioLineRx reported its second piece of material good news in as many weeks with FDA approval of Aphexda for stem cell mobilization in multiple myeloma patients. The approval of the drug delivers additional credibility to BioLineRx’ other motixafortide programs and provides a tailwind to commercialization efforts in Asia. We expect to see IIA approval for the Asia deal in the next few months and could see first ex-US revenues shortly after. Other highlights for the company include the start of the Columbia University-sponsored Phase II PDAC trial, Washington University’s work on sickle cell disease and efforts advancing AGI-134 in solid tumors. The US commercialization team has been hard at work preparing for Aphexda’s approval and could have first sales in the next few weeks. Based on the approval of Aphexda, we increase our valuation to $7.00 per share reflecting an increase in the probability of regulatory success to 100%.