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  • Corporate

    Chiesi appoints David Khougazian as Group Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of innovation-driven growth

    Highlights: David Khougazian appointed Group Chief Executive Officer to lead Chiesi's next phase of innovation-driven growth, effective 15 October 2026. Bringing over 25 years of international healthcare leadership experience and a strong track record in innovation and transformation, David joins…

  • Corporate

    Chiesi Group delivers solid H1 2026 performance, combining growth, continued investment in innovation and positive economic impact across communities

    HIGHLIGHTS H1 2026 revenues of €1.89 billion, up + 3.6% at CER versus H1 2025, driven by growth in the inhaled triple therapy portfolio and strong momentum in the rare diseases therapeutic area Continued investment in innovation with €426 million invested in R&D (22.5% of sales) Completed strategic…

  • Innovation

    Chiesi advances its Carbon Minimal Inhaler journey as European submissions for its Single Inhaler Triple Therapy (SITT) and ICS/LABA combination next-generation propellant pMDIs are validated

    Key Highlights Regulatory submissions for next-generation propellant pMDIs (pressurized metered-dose inhalers) across Chiesi’s Single Inhaler Triple Therapy (SITT; or ICS/LABA/LAMA) and fixed double ICS/LABA combination (inhaled corticosteroid with a long-acting bronchodilator) range have been…

  • Innovation

    Chiesi receives European Marketing Authorisation for its Single Inhaler Triple Therapy delivered via NEXThaler® for the maintenance treatment of Asthma

    Key Highlights This European Authorisation reinforces Chiesi’s commitment to provide a broad range of formulations and devices to asthma patients. NEXThaler® is a dry powder inhaler (DPI), specifically designed for Chiesi’s extrafine formulations. With the addition of the DPI in the asthma…

  • Innovation

    Chiesi Global Rare Diseases Announces European Commission Approval of LOJUXTA® (lomitapide) ▼ Capsules for Paediatric Use in Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH)

    PARMA, Italy – June 5, 2026 – Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a business unit of the Chiesi Group established to deliver innovative therapies and solutions for people living with rare diseases, today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved lomitapide capsules for use in children 5…

  • Corporate

    Chiesi completes the KalVista acquisition

    Parma, Italy and Framingham, Mass., USA – 11 June, 2026 – Chiesi Group (“Chiesi”), an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group and certified B Corp, today announced the completion of its acquisition of KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“KalVista”). KalVista is now part of Chiesi Group…

  • Corporate

    Chiesi Group Announces New Chair and Vice Chair

    Highlights: Planned transition in the Chair and Vice Chair roles reflects the Chiesi family’s long-term commitment to continuity, shared value and responsible governance across generations Maria Paola Chiesi is appointed Chair, the first woman in this role; aims to reinforce sustainability as an…

  • Corporate

    Chiesi to acquire KalVista Pharmaceuticals

    Highlights: Chiesi agreed to acquire KalVista Pharmaceuticals for $27.00 per share in cash, representing an equity consideration of approximately $1.9bn Acquisition adds to Chiesi’s rare immunology portfolio the first oral, on-demand therapy for hereditary angioedema, strengthening Chiesi’s…

  • Corporate

    Chiesi's FY2025 results and a leadership transition

    Highlights: Strong FY2025 financial and sustainability results; leadership transition will support continuity and long-term growth Revenue up 8.2% to €3.6bn with double-digit growth in Rare Diseases and U.S. market Air sales at €1.886bn, growing 3.9% vs. 2024 - Care sales at €904m growing 13.3% vs.…