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Core Insights - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. announced that updated data on its [Pb]VMT-α-NET program will be presented at the ESMO Congress 2025 in Berlin, Germany from October 17 to 21, 2025 [1] - The presentation will include mature safety and preliminary efficacy data for advanced somatostatin receptor 2 positive neuroendocrine tumors [2] Company Overview - Perspective Therapeutics is a radiopharmaceutical company focused on developing advanced cancer treatments using alpha-emitting isotopes to target cancer cells [4] - The company is also developing imaging diagnostics that complement its therapeutic approaches, enhancing treatment personalization and patient outcomes through a "theranostic" strategy [4] Clinical Programs - The [Pb]VMT-α-NET program is currently in a multi-center, open-label, dose-escalation study for patients with unresectable or metastatic SSTR2-positive neuroendocrine tumors [3] - The study has reported interim updates, with a data cut-off date of April 30, 2025, and additional patients enrolled after reopening Cohort 2 in August 2024 [3] Future Developments - The company is expanding its regional network of drug product candidate finishing facilities, supported by its proprietary Pb generator, to facilitate clinical trials and commercial operations [5]

Company Overview - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. is a radiopharmaceutical company focused on advanced cancer treatments using proprietary technology that employs the alpha-emitting isotope Pb to target cancer cells specifically [2][3] - The company is also developing complementary imaging diagnostics that utilize the same targeting moieties, allowing for personalized treatment and optimized patient outcomes through a "theranostic" approach [2] Clinical Development - The company's melanoma (VMT01), neuroendocrine tumor (VMT-α-NET), and solid tumor (PSV359) programs are currently in Phase 1/2a imaging and therapy trials in the U.S. [3] - Perspective Therapeutics is expanding its regional network of drug product finishing facilities, supported by its proprietary Pb generator, to provide patient-ready products for clinical trials and commercial operations [3] Upcoming Financial Reporting - The company will report its second quarter 2025 financial results and provide a business update on August 13, 2025, before the market opens [1]

Core Viewpoint - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. is advancing its radiopharmaceutical treatments for cancer, with significant presentations at the SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting highlighting its clinical trials and novel imaging agents [1][2][3][4]. Group 1: Clinical Trials and Presentations - The company is presenting findings on [Pb]VMT-α-NET, an imaging agent in a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for patients with unresectable or metastatic SSTR2-positive neuroendocrine tumors, indicating it was well-tolerated among patients [3][5]. - A second presentation focuses on [Ga]PSV377, a novel PET imaging agent targeting fibroblast activation protein, which showed strong affinity and tumor retention in preclinical models, with promising first-in-human imaging results [4][8]. - Both presentations are scheduled for the SNMMI 2025 Annual Meeting, with poster sessions on June 21 and oral sessions on June 23 [2]. Group 2: Product Development and Technology - Perspective Therapeutics is utilizing a proprietary technology that employs the alpha-emitting isotope Pb to deliver targeted radiation to cancer cells, enhancing treatment efficacy while minimizing toxicity [9][10]. - The company is conducting multi-center, open-label studies for its products, including [Pb]VMT-α-NET and PSV359, aimed at improving patient outcomes through personalized treatment approaches [5][8][10]. - The company is expanding its regional network of drug product candidate finishing facilities to support clinical trials and commercial operations [10].

Core Viewpoint - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. has reached an agreement with the FDA to open the third dosing cohort of its Phase 1/2a clinical trial for [Pb]VMT-α-NET, targeting patients with unresectable or metastatic SSTR2-positive neuroendocrine tumors who have not previously received radiopharmaceutical therapies [1][2] Group 1: Clinical Trial Details - Cohort 3 will administer up to four fixed doses of [Pb]VMT-α-NET at 6 mCi every eight weeks for patients over 60 kg, or 100 μCi/kg for those 60 kg or under [2] - The trial will assess dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) in up to eight patients within 42 days of the first treatment cycle to determine maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or maximum feasible dose (MFD) [2] - Recruitment for Cohort 3 is now open, and patients currently evaluated for entry will enroll if they qualify [3] Group 2: Product and Technology Overview - [Pb]VMT-α-NET is designed to target and deliver lead (Pb) to tumor sites expressing SSTR2, with a multi-center, open-label, dose-escalation study ongoing [4] - The company employs a "theranostic" approach, utilizing alpha-emitting isotopes to deliver radiation specifically to cancer cells while also developing complementary imaging diagnostics [5] - The ongoing programs for melanoma (VMT01), neuroendocrine tumor (VMT-α-NET), and solid tumor (PSV359) are in Phase 1/2a trials in the U.S. [6] Group 3: Future Plans and Updates - The company plans to submit further clinical updates to scientific congresses in the second half of 2025, including safety follow-up data and anti-tumor activity results [6] - A dosimetry sub-study analysis is scheduled to be presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2025 Annual Meeting [6]

Core Viewpoint - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. announced updated interim results from its ongoing Phase 1/2a clinical trial of [Pb]VMT-α-NET, presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting, indicating a favorable safety profile and promising anti-tumor activity in patients with neuroendocrine tumors [1][5][11]. Clinical Trial Overview - The Phase 1/2a clinical trial is a multi-center, open-label study focusing on patients with unresectable or metastatic somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2) expressing neuroendocrine tumors who have not received prior radiopharmaceutical therapy [2][12]. - Cohort 2 was reopened for enrollment in August 2024, with a total of 33 additional patients enrolled by April 30, 2025 [4][12]. Efficacy and Safety Data - Updated interim efficacy data were presented for two patients in Cohort 1 and seven patients in Cohort 2, with a data cut-off date of April 30, 2025 [3][5]. - Among 42 patients who received at least one treatment, there were no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or treatment discontinuations due to adverse events reported [4][5]. - Ten patients experienced at least one Grade 3 treatment emergent adverse event (TEAE), with the majority deemed unrelated to [Pb]VMT-α-NET [4][5]. Anti-Tumor Activity - Four of seven patients in Cohort 2 experienced investigator-assessed objective responses, with three confirmed responses [5][11]. - Seven out of nine patients in Cohorts 1 and 2 remained free from disease progression after more than one year of follow-up [5][11]. Future Plans and Regulatory Engagement - The company plans to submit longer safety follow-up data and preliminary efficacy data for a subgroup for presentation at a scientific congress in the second half of 2025 [11][12]. - The company is engaging with the FDA to continue pursuing dose finding for [Pb]VMT-α-NET [10][11]. Company Background - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. specializes in developing advanced radiopharmaceutical treatments for cancers, utilizing proprietary technology to deliver targeted radiation to cancer cells [14][15]. - The company is also developing complementary imaging diagnostics to personalize treatment and optimize patient outcomes [14].

Core Insights - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. is advancing its clinical-stage radiopharmaceuticals targeting various cancers, with a focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities and patient recruitment for ongoing trials [2][38]. Clinical Development - The company is conducting a Phase 1/2a trial of [Pb]VMT-α-NET for patients with unresectable or metastatic somatostatin receptor type 2-positive neuroendocrine tumors, having received Fast Track Designation from the FDA [3][4]. - As of April 2025, 40 patients have been enrolled in Cohort 2 of the VMT-α-NET trial, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed [6][12]. - The VMT01 program, targeting MC1R in melanoma, has also progressed, with initial dosing completed and ongoing patient recruitment [10][12]. - PSV359, targeting FAP-α in solid tumors, has achieved first-in-human dosing, indicating progress in the company's clinical pipeline [17][18]. Financial Overview - As of March 31, 2025, the company reported cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $212 million, expected to fund operations into late 2026 [6][28]. - Research and development expenses increased to $14.3 million for Q1 2025, up from $7.5 million in Q1 2024, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing its clinical programs [34]. - General and administrative expenses rose to $7.8 million in Q1 2025, compared to $5.9 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to increased personnel costs [35]. Manufacturing and Supply Chain - The company is expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, with two existing sites and plans for three additional facilities to meet growing clinical and commercial demands [20][21]. - A purchase order with the U.S. Department of Energy for thorium (Th) procurement has been established, ensuring a sufficient supply for clinical trials through 2026 [25][26]. Patent and Intellectual Property - The patent portfolio has been strengthened with the allowance of two key patent applications related to the generation of Pb and the VMT-α-NET compound, with expiration dates extending to 2044 and 2041, respectively [27].

Financial Performance - Grant revenue for Q1 2025 was $342,000, up from $325,000 in Q1 2024, representing a 5.23% increase[14] - Research and development expenses increased to $14,332,000 in Q1 2025, compared to $7,452,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 92.5% rise[14] - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $22,174,000, up from $13,330,000 in Q1 2024, marking a 66.5% increase[14] - Net loss from continuing operations for Q1 2025 was $18,177,000, compared to $11,825,000 in Q1 2024, indicating a 53.5% increase in losses[14] - Basic and diluted loss per share remained at $0.25 for Q1 2025, unchanged from Q1 2024[14] - The company reported a comprehensive loss of $18,107,000 for Q1 2025, compared to $12,284,000 in Q1 2024, an increase of 47.5%[14] - The weighted average shares used in computing net loss per share increased to 72,357,000 in Q1 2025 from 49,510,000 in Q1 2024, a growth of 46.1%[14] Cash and Liquidity - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of Q1 2025 totaled $44,406,000, down from $142,299,000 at the end of Q1 2024, a decrease of 68.8%[17] - Net cash used in operating activities for Q1 2025 was $21,582,000, compared to a net cash provided of $13,848,000 in Q1 2024[17] - As of March 31, 2025, the company reported cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $211.7 million, with a total accumulated deficit of $249.9 million[29] - The company believes its current cash position will fund operations into late 2026, but may seek additional capital through various means[30] - Total cash equivalents decreased from $59,720,000 on December 31, 2024, to $41,112,000 on March 31, 2025, representing a decline of approximately 31%[75] - Total available-for-sale securities increased slightly from $165,336,000 on December 31, 2024, to $167,296,000 on March 31, 2025, reflecting a growth of about 1.2%[76] - The fair value of total cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities combined was $208,408,000 as of March 31, 2025, down from $225,056,000 at the end of 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.4%[78] Stock and Financing Activities - The company issued 3,379,377 shares of common stock under the 2024 At-the-Market Agreement, generating gross proceeds of approximately $10.2 million at an average price of $3.02 per share[42] - The Company raised approximately $80.0 million from the May 2024 Registered Offering, before underwriting discounts and commissions[44] - The Company completed a private placement on March 4, 2024, raising approximately $87.4 million by issuing 9,200,998 shares at $9.50 per share[47] - The gross proceeds from the January 2024 Public Offering were approximately $69.0 million, with 13,207,521 shares sold at $3.70 per share[60] - Under the 2023 ATM Agreement, the Company sold 3,535,246 shares at an average price of approximately $14.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $49.5 million[64] - The company executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on June 14, 2024, affecting all stockholders uniformly[27] - The company has a 2024 At-the-Market Agreement allowing for the sale of up to $250 million in common stock, with a commission of up to 3.0% on gross proceeds from sales[38][39] Discontinued Operations - The company completed the sale of its Cesium-131 brachytherapy business on April 12, 2024, presenting the financial information of this segment as discontinued operations[26] - The Company reported a total loss from discontinued operations of $459,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2024[68] Assets and Liabilities - As of March 31, 2025, the Company's property and equipment net value was $61.247 million, an increase from $57.321 million as of December 31, 2024[72] - The Company has indefinite-lived intangible assets valued at $50 million related to in-process research and development[73] - The Company has accrued an estimated liability of $200,000 related to settlement negotiations with stockholder plaintiff firms as of March 31, 2025[82] - The Company maintains an estimated liability of $0.5 million related to hazardous waste removal in its financial statements as of March 31, 2025[96] - A promissory note of $1.7 million was obtained on December 29, 2022, for purchasing land and a building in Coralville, IA, with a balloon payment of approximately $1.5 million due on December 29, 2027[97] Research and Development - The company is focused on obtaining regulatory approvals for its future program candidates, including Fast Track designation for PSV359[6] - The company reported a net loss in its radiopharmaceutical development segment, with no revenue generated from commercial products[28] - The Company is committed to purchasing approximately $8.4 million of thorium-228 from the U.S. Department of Energy during 2025 and 2026[83] Lease Agreements - The Company recognized a right-of-use asset and lease liability of approximately $1.1 million upon entering into a lease for lab and office space effective April 1, 2024[89] - The total lease liability as of March 31, 2025, is $2,154,000, with a current portion of $980,000[95] - The weighted average remaining term for the Company's operating leases as of March 31, 2025, was 2.9 years with a discount rate of 8%[94] - Future operating lease payments total $2.419 million, with a total lease liability of $2.154 million after accounting for imputed interest[95]

[Business Highlights and Q1 2025 Results](index=1&type=section&id=Perspective%20Therapeutics%20Provides%20Recent%20Business%20Highlights%20and%20Reports%201Q%202025%20Results) [Recent Business Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=Recent%20Business%20Highlights) The company advanced its clinical trials and U.S. manufacturing, supported by a strong cash position of $212 million - Enrollment is ongoing for the VMT-α-NET Phase 1/2a trial in neuroendocrine tumors, with **40 patients enrolled** in Cohort 2 as of the end of April 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The VMT01 trial for melanoma saw the first patient treated at a new monotherapy dose level in April 2025 and the first patient treated in combination with nivolumab in March 2025[3](index=3&type=chunk) - Achieved **first-in-human dosing of PSV359**, a therapy targeting FAP-α, which is associated with multiple prevalent solid tumors[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The company is expanding U.S. manufacturing to meet clinical and future commercial demand for its radiopharmaceutical products[3](index=3&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were approximately **$212 million**, providing a cash runway into late 2026[3](index=3&type=chunk) [Program Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=Program%20Highlights) [VMT-α-NET for Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)](index=2&type=section&id=VMT-%CE%B1-NET) The VMT-α-NET trial shows promising anti-tumor activity and a favorable safety profile in NET patients - The trial is a multi-center, open-label study (NCT05636618) for patients with unresectable or metastatic SSTR2-positive NETs who have not received prior radiopharmaceutical therapies, and the program has received **FDA Fast Track Designation**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - As of April 30, 2025, a total of **40 patients** have begun treatment in Cohort 2 (5.0 mCi dose)[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Safety findings as of January 10, 2025, showed **no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs)**, no grade 4 or 5 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs), and no treatment discontinuations due to AEs[10](index=10&type=chunk) - As of January 10, 2025, anti-tumor activity in Cohort 2 (7 patients) included **one confirmed response and two unconfirmed responses**, while eight of nine total patients remained on study without progressive disease[10](index=10&type=chunk) - Updated data on [212Pb]VMT-α-NET has been accepted for an oral presentation at the **2025 ASCO Annual Meeting** on May 30, 2025[10](index=10&type=chunk) [VMT01 for Melanoma](index=3&type=section&id=VMT01) The VMT01 program is exploring a lower dose level for melanoma following favorable initial safety data - The trial (NCT05655312) is evaluating VMT01 in previously treated patients with **MC1R-positive melanoma**[11](index=11&type=chunk) - The Safety Monitoring Committee (SMC) recommended exploring a **lower dose of 1.5 mCi**, both as monotherapy and in combination with nivolumab, with the first patients in these new cohorts treated in March and April 2025[13](index=13&type=chunk) - As of September 4, 2024, data from higher dose cohorts (3.0 mCi and 5.0 mCi) showed **no DLTs** or treatment-related discontinuations, with TEAEs being mostly Grade 1 and 2[14](index=14&type=chunk) - In the higher dose cohorts, one patient experienced an **unconfirmed objective response**, and two had stable disease, supporting the exploration of lower radiation doses[14](index=14&type=chunk) [PSV359 for Solid Tumors](index=5&type=section&id=PSV359) The novel radiopharmaceutical PSV359 entered clinical-stage development with the first patient dosed in April 2025 - PSV359 targets **FAP-α**, which is expressed in multiple highly prevalent solid tumors with unmet medical needs[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The **first patient was treated** with [212Pb]PSV359 in April 2025, and activation activities are underway for additional clinical sites[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IP](index=5&type=section&id=Other%20Business%20Highlights) [Manufacturing and Supply Chain](index=5&type=section&id=Manufacturing%20and%20Supply%20Chain) The company is expanding its U.S. manufacturing network and has secured its key isotope supply through 2026 - The company has two operational U.S. manufacturing sites and is building out **three additional facilities** in the Houston, Chicago, and Los Angeles metropolitan areas[20](index=20&type=chunk)[25](index=25&type=chunk) - The company is expanding capacity at its Somerset, NJ facility, which began shipping 212Pb-labeled radiopharmaceuticals in **Q4 2024**[25](index=25&type=chunk) - The company procures the key starting material, 228Th, from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and entered a new purchase order in May 2025 to **secure supply for 2025 and 2026**[22](index=22&type=chunk)[23](index=23&type=chunk) - Based on an initial analysis of recently announced tariffs, the company **does not expect any material cost impacts** in 2025[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Patent Portfolio](index=6&type=section&id=Patent%20portfolio) The company strengthened its IP by securing two key U.S. patents for its 212Pb generation and VMT-α-NET compound - A U.S. patent was allowed for the company's proprietary technology for generating 212Pb, with a term expiring in **August 2044**[24](index=24&type=chunk) - A U.S. patent was allowed for the VMT-α-NET compound, with a term expiring in **January 2041**[24](index=24&type=chunk) [First Quarter 2025 Financials](index=7&type=section&id=First%20Quarter%202025%20Financial%20Summary) [Financial Performance](index=7&type=section&id=Financial%20Performance) Q1 2025 net loss increased to $18.2 million, driven by higher R&D expenses, with a cash runway into late 2026 - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were approximately **$212 million** as of March 31, 2025, down from $227 million at year-end 2024[26](index=26&type=chunk) - In February 2025, the company sold 3,379,377 shares under its ATM agreement, raising gross proceeds of approximately **$10.2 million**[27](index=27&type=chunk) - The company's financial reporting now classifies the divested brachytherapy segment as **discontinued operations**[29](index=29&type=chunk) Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024 Financial Results (Continuing Operations) | Financial Metric | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Grant Revenue | $0.3M | $0.3M | 0% | | R&D Expenses | $14.3M | $7.5M | +92% | | G&A Expenses | $7.8M | $5.9M | +33% | | Total Operating Expenses | $22.2M | $13.3M | +66% | | Net Loss | ($18.2M) | ($12.3M) | +48% | | Loss Per Share | ($0.25) | ($0.25) | 0% | [Financial Statements](index=12&type=section&id=Financial%20Statements) [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=12&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets decreased to $329.3 million as of March 31, 2025, primarily due to a reduction in cash Key Balance Sheet Items (in thousands) | Balance Sheet Item | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $44,406 | $61,580 | | Short-term investments | $167,296 | $165,336 | | **Total Assets** | **$329,349** | **$341,101** | | Total current liabilities | $12,679 | $18,230 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$44,704** | **$50,433** | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$284,645** | **$290,668** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=13&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations%20and%20Comprehensive%20Loss) Operating loss widened to $21.8 million for the quarter, driven by higher R&D expenses Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands) | Line Item | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended Mar 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Grant revenue | $342 | $325 | | Research and development | $14,332 | $7,452 | | General and administrative | $7,842 | $5,878 | | **Operating loss** | **($21,832)** | **($13,005)** | | Total non-operating income, net | $3,655 | $1,180 | | **Net loss from continuing operations** | **($18,177)** | **($11,825)** | | **Net loss** | **($18,177)** | **($12,284)** | | **Basic and diluted loss per share** | **($0.25)** | **($0.25)** |

Core Insights - Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. is a radiopharmaceutical company focused on advanced cancer treatments using proprietary technology that employs the alpha-emitting isotope Pb to target cancer cells specifically [1][2][3] - The company is participating in upcoming investor conferences, including the Bank of America Global Healthcare Conference and the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference, to engage with investors [2] Company Overview - Perspective Therapeutics specializes in developing advanced treatments for various cancers and is advancing its proprietary technology for targeted radiation therapy [1][2] - The company is also working on complementary imaging diagnostics that utilize the same targeting moieties, enhancing the personalization of treatment and optimizing patient outcomes through a "theranostic" approach [2][3] Clinical Development - The company's current clinical programs include melanoma (VMT01), neuroendocrine tumor (VMT-α-NET), and solid tumor (PSV359), which are in Phase 1/2a imaging and therapy trials in the U.S. [3] - Perspective Therapeutics is expanding its regional network of drug product finishing facilities, supported by its proprietary Pb generator, to provide patient-ready products for clinical trials and commercial operations [3]