RTW Rtw Biotech Opportunities Ltd

LEI: 549300Q7EXQQH6KF7Z84

14 May 2024

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd

Monthly Valuation Update and Factsheet

-9.7% NAV movement for the month

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (the "Company") announces that the unaudited net asset value attributable to the ordinary shares of the Company at the close of business on 30 April 2024 (the "NAV") was US$591.7 million, or US$1.76 per ordinary share, -9.7% from the previous month.

The monthly factsheet is available on the Company's website:

https://www.rtwfunds.com/rtw-biotech-opportunities-ltd/factsheets-letters/

Roderick Wong, M.D., Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of RTW Investments, said:

"No company specific events contributed materially in April. This was the worst month for the Russell 2000 Biotech Index since April 2022. Overall, the sector has given back the 20% gain since the Federal Reserve's dovish pivot on 14^th December last year. This is despite the second largest biotech acquisition of 2023 (Bristol's $12.7B for Karuna) and continued leadership from obesity giants Lilly and Novo in the meantime. While we are never happy to give up gains, we are seeing ample opportunity despite the macro uncertainty. Over the medium term we strongly believe that cheap genetic information and the maturation of new modalities should continue to produce record numbers of new therapies, while Lilly and Novo's success should benefit the sector as a whole as they begin to redeploy their growing cash flows. We expect a busy year with an above average number of meaningful events.  In addition, we are seeing a significant pipeline of private opportunities, including for creative dealmaking." 

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About Biotech Opportunities Ltd:

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (LSE: RTW & RTWG) is an investment fund focused on identifying transformative assets with high growth potential across the biopharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. Driven by a long-term approach to support innovative businesses, RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd invests in companies developing next-generation therapies and technologies that can significantly improve patients' lives. RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd is managed by RTW Investments, LP, a leading healthcare-focused entrepreneurial investment firm with deep scientific expertise and a strong track record of supporting companies developing life-changing therapies.

Visit the website at www.rtwfunds.com/rtw-biotech-opportunities-ltd for more information.

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