Ivana Magovcevic-Liebisch, the President and CEO of Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIGL), recently purchased 5,000 shares of the company's common stock. The timing is notable as the stock trades near its 52-week low of $1.68, having declined over 55% in the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued with analyst price targets ranging from $4 to $24. The shares were acquired at a price of $1.67 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $8,350. Following this purchase, Magovcevic-Liebisch now holds a total of 217,687 shares in the company. This transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated December 18, 2024. InvestingPro subscribers can access 13 additional investment tips and comprehensive financial metrics to better evaluate this insider purchase.
In other recent news, Vigil Neuroscience has made significant strides in Alzheimer's treatment development. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted the partial clinical hold on the company's Phase 1 clinical trial of VG-3927, a potential Alzheimer's disease treatment. This decision follows Vigil Neuroscience's complete response to the FDA, marking a significant step forward for the VG-3927 program.
The company has also reported promising results from its Phase I study of VG-3927. Analyst firms, including Guggenheim, JMP Securities, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities, and Stifel, have maintained positive ratings on Vigil Neuroscience. William Blair has rated Vigil Neuroscience as Outperform, with a fair value of $18.67 per share.
Vigil Neuroscience's focus on TREM2-targeting therapies has placed it at the forefront of innovation in treating degenerative disorders. The company is also adjusting its clinical development strategy for the IGNITE trial, assessing the efficacy of iluzanebart in treating a rare neurodegenerative disease. The company will forgo an interim analysis in favor of a comprehensive 12-month final analysis.
These recent developments highlight the ongoing progress in Vigil Neuroscience's clinical programs, particularly in the field of neurodegenerative diseases. The company's efforts are aimed at addressing significant unmet medical needs within this field.
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