Vanda Pharmaceuticals: Undervalued With Promising Pipeline And Acquisition Interest

Summary

• Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ portfolio includes FDA-approved Hetlioz for sleep disorders, Fanapt for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and Ponvory for multiple sclerosis.
• VNDA’s upcoming pipeline features milsaperidone and tradipitant, with promising Phase III trials for new indications and long-acting injectables.
• Acquisition offers from Future Pak and Cycle Pharmaceuticals highlight VNDA’s undervaluation and strategic value.
• VNDA trades below its cash value, with significant cash reserves and no debt, suggesting financial stability and growth potential.
• VNDA's diversified late-stage IP and substantial TAM make it a compelling investment despite the biotech and M&A risks.

Parradee Kietsirikul

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:VNDA) is a biotech focused on nervous system conditions such as sleep disorders and other unmet medical needs. VNDA’s portfolio IP includes Hetlioz (tasimelteon), Fanapt (iloperidone), Ponvory (ponesimod), milsaperidone and tradipitant. Recently, VNDA has attracted acquisition offers from Future Pak and Cycle

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