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New Novartis data at ASCO and EHA showcase momentum of pioneering portfolio with promising pipeline

1. Novartis presents 60 abstracts at ASCO 2025, emphasizing its oncology portfolio. 2. Key highlights include positive data for Kisqali and Scemblix in breast cancer. 3. Novartis forms partnerships to promote cancer awareness and proactive health decisions. 4. A shift observed as younger patients are increasingly diagnosed with cancer. 5. Broad and innovative pipeline includes therapies for various hematologic diseases.

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Why Bullish?

The presentation of significant data at ASCO could affirm Kisqali's market position. Historically, positive clinical results can lead to stock price increases—similar trends were seen after prior ASCO presentations by leading pharma companies.

How important is it?

The data release at prominent oncology conferences heightens investor awareness and confidence. The significant results presented could catalyze a shift in market perceptions regarding Novartis's pipeline.

Why Long Term?

Positive trial results forecast potential market approval and expanded indications leading to increased future revenue. Long-term investments can benefit from positive clinical outcomes reflected over time.

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NATALEE subanalysis evaluates Kisqali in pre-menopausal early breast cancer patients, amid rising diagnosis rates in younger patients Pluvicto analysis and Scemblix ASC4START primary endpoint results provide insights into use in earlier settingsFabhalta APPULSE-PNH full results build on Phase III program, reporting new data from expanded PNH population in adults switching from anti-C5Ianalumab Phase II data in immune thrombocytopenia and longer-term pelabresib Phase III data in myelofibrosis show breadth of pipeline in hematologic diseases Basel, May 15, 2025 – Novartis will present data from 60 company or investigator sponsored abstracts that have the potential to change clinical practice, at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2025 Congress. “The breadth of our oncology and hematology portfolio – anchored by Kisqali, Pluvicto, Scemblix and Fabhalta – demonstrates our leadership in both solid tumors and hematologic diseases,” said Shreeram Aradhye, M.D., President, Development and Chief Medical Officer, Novartis. “At ASCO and EHA, we will present new data on these priority medicines as well as updates from our pipeline and our industry-leading radioligand therapy research.” Novartis will also highlight its US partnerships with the National Football League (NFL), Alliance for Breast Cancer Policy, and ZERO Prostate Cancer, which encourage people to make proactive decisions about their health and advance patient-centered policy solutions to help improve outcomes. “We're witnessing a profound shift in how people move through their cancer journey, with cancer diagnoses occurring at younger ages and, simultaneously, older patients living longer and approaching aging with new vigor,” said Victor Bultó, President, US, Novartis. “As a leader in driving medical advances in oncology, we have the responsibility to also make a difference in areas beyond treatment innovation. By partnering across the ecosystem, our goal is to advance the conversation around earlier detection and meet the evolving needs of this next generation of cancer patients.” Key highlights of data accepted by ASCO include: Medicine Abstract Title Abstract Number/ Presentation Details Kisqali®(ribociclib)* Efficacy and safety of ribociclib (RIB) + nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor (NSAI) in NATALEE: Analysis across menopausal status and age Abstract #516Rapid OralJune 1, 8:00 – 9:30am CDT Kisqali®(ribociclib) Real-world (RW) analysis of characteristics and risk of recurrence (ROR) in Black patients (pts) with HR+/HER2− early breast cancer (EBC) eligible for NATALEE Abstract #527Poster PresentationJune 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT Kisqali®(ribociclib) Adjuvant WIDER: A phase 3b trial of ribociclib (RIB) + endocrine therapy (ET) as adjuvant treatment (tx) in a close-to-clinical-practice patient (pt) population with HR+/HER2− early breast cancer (EBC) Abstract #TPS617Poster PresentationJune 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT Kisqali®(ribociclib) First-line (1L) ribociclib (RIB) + endocrine therapy (ET) vs combination chemotherapy (combo CT) in clinically aggressive hormone receptor (HR)+/HER2− advanced breast cancer (ABC): A subgroup analysis of patients (pts) with or without liver metastases (mets) from RIGHT Choice Abstract #1069Poster PresentationJune 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT Scemblix®(asciminib) Efficacy and safety of asciminib (ASC) in patients (pts) with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP) after 1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI): Interim analysis (IA) of the phase 2 ASC2ESCALATE trial Abstract #6516Rapid OralMay 30, 1:00 – 2:30pm CDT Scemblix® (asciminib) Primary endpoint results of the phase 3b ASC4START trial of asciminib (ASC) vs nilotinib (NIL) in newly diagnosed chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP): Time to treatment discontinuation due to adverse events (TTDAE) Abstract #6501Oral PresentationJune 2, 3:00 – 6:00pm CDT Pluvicto®(lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Clinical outcomes of prompt versus deferred 177Lu-PSMA-617 initiation for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) based on prior androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) and taxane chemotherapy exposure: a real-world PRostatE Cancer dISease observatION (PRECISION) data platform analysis Abstract #e17030Online Publication Pluvicto®(lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) Real-world outcomes among patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) receiving guideline-recommended therapies after treatment with 177Lu-PSMA-617: a real-world PRostatE Cancer dISease observatION (PRECISION) data platform analysis Abstract #e17035Online Publication Pluvicto®(lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) PSMA-delay castration (DC): An open-label, multicenter, randomized phase 3 study of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 versus observation in patients with metachronous PSMA-positive oligometastatic prostate cancer (OMPC) Abstract #TPS5127Poster PresentationJune 2, 9:00am – 12:00pm CDT Key highlights of data accepted by EHA include:  Medicine Abstract Title Abstract Number/ Presentation Details Fabhalta®(iptacopan) APPULSE-PNH: Oral iptacopan monotherapy demonstrates clinically meaningful hemoglobin (Hb) increases in patients (pts) with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and Hb ≥10 g/dL on anti-C5 therapy Abstract #S183Oral PresentationJune 13, 5:00 – 6:15pm CEST Fabhalta®(iptacopan) The 2-year safety and efficacy of iptacopan monotherapy in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) from APPLY- and APPOINT-PNH studies who entered the roll-over extension program (REP) Abstract #PF660Poster PresentationJune 13, 6:30 – 7:30pm CEST Scemblix®(asciminib) Asciminib (ASC) shows superior tolerability vs nilotinib (NIL) in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase (CML-CP): Primary endpoint results of the phase (Ph) 3b ASC4START trial Abstract #S166Oral PresentationJune 13, 5:00 – 6:25pm CEST Scemblix®(asciminib) Improved patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with asciminib (ASC) vs investigator-selected tyrosine kinase inhibitors (IS-TKIs) in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): ASC4FIRST wk 48 analysis Abstract #PS1588Poster PresentationJune 14, 6:30 – 7:30pm CEST Scemblix®(asciminib) Interim analysis (IA) results from ASC2ESCALATE support asciminib (ASC) as a treatment (Tx) option in chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP) after 1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) Abstract #PF595Poster PresentationJune 13, 6:30 – 7:30pm CEST Pelabresib(DAK539) Pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib for janus kinase inhibitor-naive patients with myelofibrosis: 72-week follow-up with long-term efficacy outcomes of the phase III MANIFEST-2 study Abstract #S223Oral PresentationJune 12, 5:00 – 6:15pm CEST Ianalumab(VAY736) A Phase 2 Study of Ianalumab in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia previously treated with at least two lines of therapy (VAYHIT3) Abstract #S312Oral PresentationJune 15, 11:00am – 12:15pm CEST Rapcabtagene autoleucel (YTB323) Rapcabtagene Autoleucel (YTB323) in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: A phase II trial clinical update Abstract #PF1152Poster PresentationJune 13, 6:30 – 7:30pm CEST Novartis in oncologyThe Novartis oncology strategy focuses on people living with cancer and those who care for them, from loved ones to clinical care teams, including their providers. For the past 30+ years, the aim has been to extend and improve lives by discovering differentiated, innovative and practice-changing medicines for patients.  As Novartis reimagines medicine, it collaborates with a wide range of patient advocacy groups and supports education, early cancer screening and diagnosis, all while innovating at a rate that is unparalleled in the industry. With approximately 35 research and development projects across solid tumors, hematology and radioligand therapy (RLT), Novartis is committed to using technology, leading science and patient-centered research to deliver pioneering cancer care for all those in need.  DisclaimerThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by words such as “potential,” “can,” “will,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “look forward,” “believe,” “committed,” “investigational,” “pipeline,” “launch,” or similar terms, or by express or implied discussions regarding potential marketing approvals, new indications or labeling for the investigational or approved products described in this press release, or regarding potential future revenues from such products. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations regarding future events, and are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. There can be no guarantee that the investigational or approved products described in this press release will be submitted or approved for sale or for any additional indications or labeling in any market, or at any particular time. Nor can there be any guarantee that such products will be commercially successful in the future. In particular, our expectations regarding such products could be affected by, among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including clinical trial results and additional analysis of existing clinical data; regulatory actions or delays or government regulation generally; global trends toward health care cost containment, including government, payor and general public pricing and reimbursement pressures and requirements for increased pricing transparency; our ability to obtain or maintain proprietary intellectual property protection; the particular prescribing preferences of physicians and patients; general political, economic and business conditions, including the effects of and efforts to mitigate pandemic diseases; safety, quality, data integrity or manufacturing issues; potential or actual data security and data privacy breaches, or disruptions of our information technology systems, and other risks and factors referred to in Novartis AG’s current Form 20-F on file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Novartis is providing the information in this press release as of this date and does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. About Novartis Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, we work to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach nearly 300 million people worldwide. Reimagine medicine with us: Visit us at https://www.novartis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram. # # # *Kisqali was developed by Novartis under a research collaboration with Astex Pharmaceuticals. 

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