Announcement • Apr 24
Simulations Plus, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Lonza Group Ag and U.S. Food and Drug Administration to Advance Predictive Frameworks for Complex Oral Drug Products Simulations Plus, Inc. had announced a funded research collaboration with Lonza Group AG and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to develop and validate a mechanistic, predictive framework for assessing the in vivo performance of amorphous solid dispersion drug products. Mechanistic modeling approach and experimental integration designed to improve early risk identification, strengthen regulatory confidence, and expand AI-enabled workflows connecting data to decision-making. The collaboration evaluates whether advanced in vitro dissolution systems—particularly those incorporating dynamic gastrointestinal physiology—combined with mechanistic physiologically based biopharmaceutics modeling, can reliably predict key in vivo outcomes, including food effects and the impact of elevated gastric pH conditions. By establishing and validating these predictive capabilities, the collaboration aims to provide a scientific foundation for reducing reliance on certain clinical bioequivalence studies while maintaining the rigor and transparency required by regulators. Lonza will lead experimental work, including in vitro dissolution testing under fasted, fed, and elevated gastric pH conditions using advanced systems such as Controlled Transfer Dissolution, as well as the characterization and, where needed, manufacturing of amorphous solid dispersion formulation variants. Simulations Plus will lead the development and validation of in vitro–in vivo extrapolation frameworks using its DDDPlus® and GastroPlus® platforms, translating experimental data into predictions of in vivo pharmacokinetics and supporting virtual bioequivalence assessments. At the same time, it creates new opportunities to extend these capabilities into grounded AI-enabled workflow environments, where data, mechanistic models, and simulation outputs will be more directly connected. The Company will also contribute to interpretation within a regulatory context, ensuring alignment with evolving expectations for model-informed drug development. This work is supported in part through FDA funding and includes ongoing engagement with FDA scientists to directly align with regulatory priorities to advance model-informed drug development, modernize bioequivalence assessment for complex products, and reduce unnecessary reliance on human studies. By combining regulatory collaboration with open, non-proprietary data and validated methods based on real-world, FDA-approved amorphous solid dispersion products, the initiative is intended to inform future regulatory approaches and support broader adoption of science-based alternatives. Announcement • Apr 16
Lonza Group AG Proposes Final Cash Dividend, Payable on May 15, 2026 Lonza Group AG proposed final cash dividend of CHF 2.50 per share (Gross dividend per equity), Net dividend per equity of CHF 1.625 per share. Date of GM: May 8, 2026, Ex date: May 12, 2026, Payment date: May 15, 2026, Record date: May 13, 2026. Announcement • Apr 02
Lonza Group AG, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026 Lonza Group AG, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2026, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Announcement • Oct 24
Lonza Group Ag Affirms Earnings Guidance for 2025 Lonza Group AG affirmed earnings guidance for 2025. For the period, company expects CER sales growth of 20-21%. Announcement • Sep 13
Lonza Group AG Announces Executive Changes, Effective October 1, 2025 Lonza Group AG announced the appointment of Jason Berndt as Head of Group Operations, Executive Vice President, and member of the Executive Committee (EC), effective October 1, 2025. Jason brings over two decades of experience in global operations, having held leadership roles in operational excellence, manufacturing, supply chain management, technical services, and network transformations across leading pharmaceutical and consumer goods companies. He most recently served as Head of Global Technical Services and Senior Vice President at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Prior to this, he spent over eight years in leadership roles at Teva Pharmaceuticals, six years in manufacturing operations at Procter & Gamble, and two years as a consultant at McKinsey and Company. Jason began his career in the US Army, serving five years as a military officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Maria Soler Nunez, currently Head of Group Operations, has been appointed as Chief Quality Officer and Executive Vice President, remaining a member of the EC, effective October 1, 2025. Maria joined Lonza in 2022 and has successfully led Lonza’s engineering, procurement, supply chain management, operational excellence, and program management Group Functions. In her new role, she will be responsible for upholding and reinforcing the highest quality standards across Lonza’s global development and manufacturing network, as well as overseeing regulatory affairs and regulatory compliance. Maria has 28 years of experience in manufacturing and quality roles in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked in multiple countries including Spain, Switzerland, and the US. Before joining Lonza, she served as Chief Quality Officer at Novartis and worked with Eli Lilly and Company for 12 years. Commencing 1 October 2025 and continuing until his retirement in 2026, Oliver Schläfli, currently serving as Global Head of Quality, will transfer his responsibilities to Maria and provide counsel on different projects across the organization. Announcement • Feb 20
Lonza Reportedly Is Said to Tap Bofa, Centerview for Sale of Capsules Unit Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) has selected Bank of America Corp. and Centerview Partners to arrange the sale of its capsules and health ingredients business (Capsugel, Inc.), according to people familiar with the matter, as part of the firm’s efforts to streamline its corporate structure. The capsules unit could be worth at least €2.5 billion ($2.6 billion) in a deal, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. Deliberations are ongoing and details of a transaction could still change, the people said. Announcement • Oct 30
Lonza Group AG to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Jul 23, 2025 Lonza Group AG announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Jul 23, 2025 Announcement • Oct 24
Lonza Group AG Provides Earnings Guidance for Full Year 2024 Lonza Group AG provided earnings guidance for full year 2024. The company reported a third quarter performance in line to deliver on its Full-year Outlook, with sales accelerating in fourth quarter based on the timing of batch releases. In this context, the company confirms its Full-year Outlook 2024 at flat year-on year sales in CER and a CORE EBITDA margin of high 20s. Operations at the new highly potent API facility in Visp are expected to commence in fourth quarter of 2024, with a significant sales contribution expected in 2025. Furthermore, construction remains on track at the large-scale commercial aseptic drug product facility in Stein (CH). Announcement • Oct 02
Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) completed the acquisition of Genentech Manufacturing Facility in Vacaville, California from Roche Holding AG (SWX:ROG). Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) entered into an agreement to acquire Genentech Manufacturing Facility in Vacaville, California from Roche Holding AG (SWX:ROG) for $1.2 billion on March 20, 2024. Under the agreement, approximately 750 Genentech employees at the Vacaville (US) facility will be offered employment by Lonza. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Upon closing, the Vacaville (US) site will be integrated into Lonza’s Biologics division, joining a network of existing mammalian manufacturing sites in Visp (CH), Slough (UK), Singapore (SG), Portsmouth (US) and Porriño (ES). The transaction is expected to close in H2 2024. As the transaction is expected to be accretive to sales growth, Lonza has updated its Mid-Term Guidance 2024 – 2028. BofA Securities acted as financial advisors to Lonza.
Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) completed the acquisition of Genentech Manufacturing Facility in Vacaville, California from Roche Holding AG (SWX:ROG) on October 1, 2024. Announcement • Jul 26
Lonza Group AG to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Jan 30, 2025 Lonza Group AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Jan 30, 2025 Announcement • May 12
Lonza Group AG Announces Board Changes Lonza Group AG announced that Albert M. Baehny, former Chairman of the Board of Directors, did not stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 8 May 2024. Jean-Marc Huët has been elected as new member and Chairman of the Board of Directors at this AGM. Announcement • May 11
Lonza Group AG Approves Cash Dividend, Payable on May 15, 2024 Lonza Group AG at its AGM held on May 8, 2024 approved Final cash dividend of CHF 2.00 per share and Share premium dividend of CHF 2.00 per share. Ex date is May 13, 2024, payment date is May 15, 2024 and record date is May 14, 2024. Announcement • Apr 02
Lonza Group AG Announces Chief Executive Officer Changes Lonza Group AG announced that Wolfgang Wienand has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and will join the company during the summer of 2024. Wolfgang is currently CEO of the Swiss contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Siegfried Holding AG, a role he has held since 2019. Prior to this, Wolfgang first served as Chief Scientific Officer and then as Chief Strategy Officer in Siegfried’s executive leadership team. Before joining Siegfried in 2010, Wolfgang held a series of increasingly senior positions at the German specialty chemicals company Evonik Industries. Wolfgang will succeed Albert M. Baehny, who took on the additional responsibility of CEO on an ad interim basis in October 2023 while the search for a permanent CEO took place. Albert will remain at Lonza for a transition period during the summer, before retiring from the company. Announcement • Jan 12
Lonza Group AG to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Jan 26, 2024 Lonza Group AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Jan 26, 2024 Announcement • Jan 07
Lonza Group AG, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024 Lonza Group AG, Annual General Meeting, May 08, 2024. Announcement • Sep 21
Lonza Group AG Provides Sales Guidance for the Year 2023 Lonza Group AG provided sales guidance for the year 2023. The company is reconfirming its Outlook 2023. During the company’s Half-Year Results presentation in July 2023, the Outlook was set at mid-to-high single-digit CER sales growth. Announcement • Sep 18
Lonza Group AG Announces CEO Changes Lonza Group AG announced that Pierre-Alain Ruffieux, CEO, will leave the company at the end of September 2023 by mutual agreement. The Board of Directors also announced that Albert M. Baehny, Chairman, will take on the additional responsibility of Chief Executive Officer on an ad interim basis until a permanent successor is appointed. Announcement • Jun 02
Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) acquired Synaffix BV. Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) acquired Synaffix BV for €160 million on June 1, 2023. The consideration comprises an initial financial consideration of €100 million in cash and up to €60 million in additional performance-based consideration. Synaffix will continue to operate under the Synaffix name and further expand its operations in Oss (NL). Bird & Bird LLP, Netherlands acted as legal advisor to Lonza Group. William Blair & Company, L.L.C. acted as financial advisor, Goodwin Procter LLP and NautaDutilh N.V. acted as legal advisor to Synaffix.
Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) completed the acquisition of Synaffix BV on June 1, 2023. Announcement • May 11
Lonza Group AG Reiterates Sales Guidance for the Years 2023 Lonza Group AG reiterated sales guidance for the years 2023. For the year 2023, the company reiterates high single digit CER sales growth. Announcement • Jan 27
Lonza Group AG to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Jul 21, 2023 Lonza Group AG announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Jul 21, 2023 Announcement • Jan 26
Lonza Group AG Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2023 Lonza Group AG provided earnings guidance for the year 2023. The company anticipates delivering high single-digit sales growth at constant currency with a margin of 30% to 31% in 2023. Announcement • Jan 25
Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) announces an Equity Buyback for CHF 2,000 million worth of its shares. Lonza Group AG (SWX:LONN) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to CHF 2,000 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to initiate the return of excess capital to shareholders. The program is expected to be completed in H1 2025. Announcement • Jan 08
Lonza Group AG to Report Fiscal Year 2022 Results on Jan 25, 2023 Lonza Group AG announced that they will report fiscal year 2022 results on Jan 25, 2023 
