Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited announces it has signed a strategic agreement to lead a merger with ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (“ITM”), a global leader in radioisotope production and radiopharmaceutical development.
The merger will further strengthen Telix’s leadership as a vertically integrated radiopharmaceutical company with the capabilities required to develop, manufacture and deliver innovative treatments to patients globally. The combined organization will be uniquely positioned as a radiopharmaceutical industry leader, differentiated by a world-class scaled isotope manufacturing business with a validated global distribution network, a market-leading commercial precision medicine platform and the industry’s most extensive therapeutic radiopharmaceutical pipeline.
Founded in 2004, ITM is a private company with a leading commercial scale radioisotope manufacturing and global distribution network spanning over 65 countries. ITM is a key supplier of 177Lu and – with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40% from 2021 to 2025 – delivered annual revenue of US$273 million in 2025. This commercial momentum is underpinned by increasing global demand for TRT and radioisotopes for commercially approved products and assets under clinical development. The global nuclear medicine market is forecast to reach US$41 billion by 2034.
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ITM’s late-stage novel pipeline is complementary to Telix and includes ITM-11 (177Lu-edotreotide), a differentiated somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-targeted treatment for GEP-NETs. ITM-11 has completed a successful Phase 3 trial (COMPETE, NCT03049189)4 and fully enrolled a second indication expansion Phase 3 study (COMPOSE, NCT04919226) with an interim analysis expected in H1 2027. If approved, ITM-11 has the potential to accelerate Telix’s entry into the commercial therapeutic market and expand its presence in neuroendocrine tumors, a commercially validated and clinically significant market for TRT.
The combined organization is expected to generate unaudited pro forma 2026 revenue and income exceeding US$1.3 billion5, based on management estimates. ITM’s radioisotope manufacturing business is profitable and generates cash flow. Continued growth from manufacturing, cost savings and further targeted synergies and pipeline optimization are expected to support a positive EBITDA6 contribution in 20277 and onward. If approved by health regulators, the launch of ITM-11 is expected to drive further upside, with the potential to generate additional high-margin therapeutic revenue in the near term.
Telix Managing Director and Group CEO, Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, said, “This merger positions Telix at the forefront of the consolidation that is occurring as the industry matures. ITM is the leader in radioisotope production, with deep scientific expertise and a track record of value-adding innovation. We have enjoyed a close working relationship with ITM for many years and there is strong management alignment for the rationale behind this transaction. By combining our complementary strengths, we will create a company with commercial scale, world-leading supply and the most exciting theranostic drug portfolio in the sector. Importantly, this combination further expands our late-stage therapeutic pipeline with two completed Phase 3 trials and deepens radioisotope security, while bringing together the mission-critical capabilities needed to deliver radiopharmaceutical treatments to patients around the world.”
ITM Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Andrew Cavey, added, “Joining two radiopharmaceutical pioneers creates a company with unmatched breadth and depth across the value chain, supported by deep expertise and talent. Our management teams have a track record of working together and a nuanced understanding of our respective commercial strengths and customer relationships. Together, we believe Telix and ITM will be uniquely positioned to capitalize on rapidly growing global demand for radiopharmaceuticals to the benefit of both shareholders and patients.”
SOURCE: GlobeNewswire
