2seventy Bio's Cost Cuts Prudent But Analyst Says It Induces Lower Confidence In Lead Product
Portfolio Pulse from Vandana Singh
Guggenheim Partners downgraded 2seventy Bio Inc (TSVT) to Neutral from Buy and removed the price target. This follows 2seventy Bio's announcement of restructuring its business operations and R&D model to reduce costs, which includes a 40% workforce reduction. The company's CEO, Nick Leschly, also announced plans to step down. Despite the company's reaffirmation of positive cash flow from the Abecma joint venture, Guggenheim expressed concerns over the potential decline in Abecma sales and the risk of future dilutive financing activities.
September 13, 2023 | 7:25 pm
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2seventy Bio's restructuring and cost-cutting measures, along with the CEO's planned departure, have led to a downgrade by Guggenheim Partners. Concerns over potential decline in Abecma sales and future dilutive financing activities may impact the stock negatively.
The downgrade by Guggenheim Partners, coupled with the company's restructuring and cost-cutting measures, could negatively impact investor confidence in TSVT. The planned departure of the CEO and concerns over potential decline in Abecma sales and future dilutive financing activities add to the uncertainty surrounding the company's future performance.
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