Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (RDEA) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
SummaryArdea Biosciences, Inc. (Ardea) is a biotechnology company. It focuses on the development of small molecules as a novel therapeutics for the treatment of gout and cancer. The product portfolio of the company includes three pipeline products, namely, Lesinurad (RDEA 594), RDEA 3170 and Bay 86-966 (RDEA 119). Lesinurad and RDEA 3170 are currently in Phase-III and Phase-I clinical trials respectively, being developed as a treatment for gout. Bay 86-966 is a Phase-II clinical trials stages respectively being developed as a treatment for cancer. The company also has a subsidiary named Ardea Biosciences Limited in England. Ardea is headquartered in San Diego, California, the US.
The company focuses on successful development of its clinical stage candidates which are targeted in high demand markets. This is reflected from the operations of the company in the areas of cancer and gout. The company also concentrates on enhancing its commercial strength and global reach through different ways. In April 2012, the company entered into a merger agreement subject to shareholders’ approval with AstraZeneca.
Ardea Biosciences, Inc. Key Recent Developments
Mar 09, 2012: Ardea Biosciences Reports Revenue Of $1.7m In Q4 2011
Nov 04, 2011: Ardea Biosciences Reports Revenue Of $1.7m In Q3 2011
Aug 05, 2011: Ardea Biosciences Reports Total Revenue Of $2.2m For Q2 2011
May 09, 2011: Ardea Biosciences Reports Net Loss Of $15.2m For Q1 2011
Apr 25, 2011: Ardea Biosciences To Present Additional Data From Completed Phase IIb Combination Study Of Lesinurad At Annual European Congress Of Rheumatology
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