Sesen Bio, Inc.

NasdaqCM:SESN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$2.6b

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Sesen Bio Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Key information

Thomas Cannell

Chief executive officer

US$4.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage11.34%
CEO tenure4.6yrs
CEO ownership0.05%
Management average tenure3.6yrs
Board average tenure3.1yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Sep 21

Sesen Bio and Carisma Therapeutics announce merger agreement

Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) and Carisma Therapeutics has entered into a definitive merger agreement to combine the companies in an all-stock transaction. The combined company will focus on the advancement of Carisma’s proprietary cell therapy platform that utilizes engineered macrophages and monocytes to potentially transform the treatment of cancer and other serious disorders. The combined company expected to have ~$180M of cash, equivalents and marketable securities at close, including $30M from a concurrent financing by Carisma, which is expected to fund the combined company through 2024. Also, the cash runway of combined company expected to enable multiple clinical readouts across Carisma programs. The combined company is expected to operate under the name Carisma Therapeutics and trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “CARM”.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 08

Sesen Bio GAAP EPS of -$0.16 misses by $0.03

Sesen Bio press release (NASDAQ:SESN): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.16 misses by $0.03. Company continues to assess potential strategic alternatives with the goal of maximizing shareholder value. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $161.2 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $151.1 million as of June 30, 2021. Shares -1.82% PM.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 27

Sesen Bio granted additional time period for regaining compliance

Nasdaq Listing Qualifications department notified Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) that it has been granted a second 180-day grace period, or until Jan.23, 2023 for regaining compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. In January, the company had received its non-compliance letter and was granted time until July 25, 2022, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The stock will be transferred to the Nasdaq Capital Market effective July 28, 2022 and will continue to trade under the current symbol. Shares trading 2% down premarket
Seeking Alpha • Jul 18

Sesen Bio slips after decision to pause U.S. studies for lead asset

The shares of cancer-focused biotech Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) traded lower in the pre-market Monday after the company announced its decision to pause further development of its lead asset Vicineum in the U.S. Sesen (SESN) noted that after discussions with the FDA, the company reassessed the development path for Vicineum, including a Phase 3 trial for the treatment in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The decision to pause further studies allows the company to save cash as it explores potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, according to the management. Additionally, Sesen (SESN) expects to form a partnership for the further development of Vicineum. However, the company’s Chief Executive, Dr. Thomas Cannell, noted that the current commercial environment of NMIBC also led to its decision. “We have also recently observed an evolution of the current treatment paradigm in NMIBC, with substantial uptake of intravesical chemotherapy (monotherapy and combination therapy) during the ongoing BCG shortage,” he said. In Aug. 2021, the FDA declined to approve Vicineum for the treatment of BCG-unresponsive NMIBC.
Seeking Alpha • Jun 02

Sesen Bio: Another Net-Net Biopharma Exploring Strategic Alternatives

SESN is a clinical-stage biopharma company working on the treatment of patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). FDA declined to approve the company's flagship drug Vicineum. Subsequently, management has started a strategic review. SESN trades at $0.58/share vs $0.75/share of net cash.
Analysis Article • Apr 17

We Think Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...
Analysis Article • Dec 05

We're Keeping An Eye On Sesen Bio's (NASDAQ:SESN) Cash Burn Rate

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 24

Sesen Bio: Interesting Price Drop After CRL

Sesen received a CRL in August. Another trial will be needed. Sesen held a Type A meeting with the FDA on Oct. 29 on the CMC questions.
Seeking Alpha • Nov 17

Sesen Bio: Hoping For An Easy Revalidation Of Vicineum By 2022

The US FDA published the warning letter on October 27, 2021, just 2 days before CMC Type A meeting with Sesen Bio. The move informed its rejection of the BLA. Ahead of the Type A meeting, the burden of proof will be on Sesen’s side to show the efficacy of Vicineum post-2017. Sesen Bio is gearing towards product commercialization with strategic hires into 2022. Study shows that high-prescribing urologists would use a treatment agent branded with Vicineum in more than 80% of the BCG-unresponsive NMIBC patients as opposed to 17% with Keytruda. Sesen Bio is able to fund its capital operations including R&D until 2023 when it is expected to begin commercialization of Vicineum.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 23

Sesen Bio: The Road Ahead

The current FDA environment is under heavy scrutiny with much uncertainty. Sesen Bio's lead drug, Vicineum, received a complete response letter from the Agency which put tremendous pressure on the stock. The company is eager to conduct a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss the path ahead.
Analysis Article • Aug 12

Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their Sesen Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:SESN) Price Target To US$7.00

Investors in Sesen Bio, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SESN ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.7% to close at US$4.04 following the...
Analysis Article • Feb 18

News Flash: 3 Analysts Think Sesen Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:SESN) Earnings Are Under Threat

Today is shaping up negative for Sesen Bio, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SESN ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...
Analysis Article • Jan 26

Is Sesen Bio (NASDAQ:SESN) In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans?

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. Indeed, Sesen Bio...
Analysis Article • Dec 21

Sesen Bio, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SESN) Profit Outlook

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Sesen Bio, Inc.'s...

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Thomas Cannell's remuneration changed compared to Sesen Bio's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2022n/an/a

-US$20m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-US$3m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

US$48m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

US$54m

Dec 31 2021US$5mUS$558k

-US$336k

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-US$24m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-US$118m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-US$119m

Dec 31 2020US$2mUS$533k

-US$23m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-US$41m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-US$32m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-US$60m

Dec 31 2019US$1mUS$520k

-US$107m

Sep 30 2019n/an/a

-US$81m

Jun 30 2019n/an/a

-US$82m

Mar 31 2019n/an/a

-US$36m

Dec 31 2018US$2mUS$198k

-US$34m

Compensation vs Market: Thomas's total compensation ($USD4.92M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.44M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Thomas's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Thomas Cannell (60 yo)

4.6yrs
Tenure
US$4,921,698
Compensation

Dr. Thomas R. Cannell, DVM, has been President, Chief Executive Officer and Director at Sesen Bio, Inc. since August 7, 2018. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. since June...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Thomas Cannell
President4.6yrsUS$4.92m0.048%
$ 1.2m
Monica Forbes
CFO & Treasurer3.6yrsUS$1.87m0.036%
$ 926.9k
Glen MacDonald
Chief Technology Officer6.1yrsUS$1.27m0.025%
$ 645.2k
Gregory L. Verdine
Co-Founderno datano datano data
Elly Ryu
Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer1.9yrsno data0.050%
$ 1.3m
Erin Clark
Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Mark Sullivan
General Counsel3.6yrsUS$1.15m0.022%
$ 566.6k
Steve Barbera
Vice President of Market Access1.8yrsno datano data
David Brooks
Senior Vice President of Clinical Development5.8yrsno datano data
Dennis Kim
Chief Medical Officer4.3yrsUS$709.28kno data
Kirstin Anderson
Senior Director of Finance1.9yrsno datano data
Minori Rosales
Chief Development Officer1.2yrsno datano data
3.6yrs
Average Tenure
53yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: SESN's management team is considered experienced (3.6 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Thomas Cannell
President4.6yrsUS$4.92m0.048%
$ 1.2m
Neal Shore
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Jay Duker
Independent Chairman of the Board8.2yrsUS$251.28k0%
$ 0
Michael Jewett
Independent Director1.7yrsUS$469.77k0%
$ 0
Carrie Bourdow
Independent Director3.1yrsUS$215.91k0%
$ 0
Jason Keyes
Independent Director3.1yrsUS$219.01k0%
$ 0
Wassim Kassouf
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Rian Dickstein
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Thomas Keane
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Donald Lamm
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Alon Weizer
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
Michael O'Donnell
Member of Medical Advisory Boardno datano datano data
3.1yrs
Average Tenure
59.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: SESN's board of directors are considered experienced (3.1 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2023/03/08 18:49
End of Day Share Price 2023/03/07 00:00
Earnings2022/12/31
Annual Earnings2022/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Sesen Bio, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
John NewmanCanaccord Genuity
Swayampakula RamakanthH.C. Wainwright & Co.
Christopher HowertonJefferies LLC