NEW YORK, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN). Shareholders who purchased shares of GERN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. CONTACT US HERE: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/geron-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=147126&from=3 CLASS PERIOD: February 2 ...

Geron (GERN) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04. This compares to loss of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 25%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this drugmaker would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.04, delivering a surprise of -100%. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term ...

Geron (GERN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Ron Moldaver - Vice President - Investor RelationsDawn Bir - Interim President, CEO & Board of Directors MemberJim Ziegler - EVP & CCOJoseph Eid - Executive Vice President, Research and DevelopmentMichelle Robertson - EVP, CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Tara Bancroft - Director, Senior Analyst, Biotech Equity ResearchTeresa Vitale - AnalystPeter Lawson - AnalystGil Blum - Senior AnalystStephen Willey - AnalystEmil ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $457.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable securities, down from $502.9 million as of December 31, 2024 [43] - Total net product revenue for Q1 2025 was $39.4 million, a decrease of $8 million from Q4 2024, attributed to an inventory drawdown among distributors [43][44] - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were $15.1 million, compared to $29.4 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to lower clinical trial costs [44][45] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $40 million in Q1 2025 from $27.1 million in the same period last year, mainly due to higher personnel expenses [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 Rytello net revenues were $39.4 million, down from Q4, with demand relatively flat at a 1% increase compared to the previous thirteen weeks [6][44] - Approximately 900 sites of care utilized Rytello as of April 2025, an increase of almost 300 new sites since the end of Q4 [24] - Demand grew approximately 10% in the four-week period ending April 25 compared to the prior four-week period, marking the highest month-over-month growth since October 2024 [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The estimated U.S. total addressable market for Rytello is approximately 15,400 lower-risk MDS patients, with significant opportunities to expand use in earlier lines of treatment [15] - In Europe, the estimated total addressable market for Rytello is approximately 80% of the U.S. market [15] - Approximately 85% of U.S. covered lives are now under favorable Rytello medical coverage policies consistent with FDA label and NCCN guidelines [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's top priority is the successful commercialization of Rytello in the U.S., with plans to increase brand awareness and refine marketing efforts [5][17] - The company is pursuing a disciplined path for EU commercialization, planning to engage third-party partners to minimize investment while focusing on U.S. efforts [11][28] - The ongoing Phase III trial for Imetelstat in relapsed-refractory myelofibrosis could potentially double the commercial opportunity for Rytello if successful [12][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that Q1 sales were modest and do not reflect the product's true commercial potential, emphasizing the commitment to making Rytello part of the standard of care [47] - The company is encouraged by early performance indicators and is ready to make adjustments to improve commercial execution [47] - The interim analysis for the Phase III trial is expected in the second half of 2026, with management optimistic about the potential outcomes [49] Other Important Information - The company is in the process of identifying a permanent CEO, with a decision expected within the next six months [12] - The company plans to maintain financial discipline while investing in the commercialization strategy for Rytello [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for Q2 given the inventory impacts and demand improvements? - Management noted that inventory issues have been addressed and expects continued momentum into Q2, with new commercial representatives expected to impact later in the year [50][53] Question: Can you comment on commercial efforts to promote switching to Rytello? - Management highlighted that awareness and education are key, with positive shifts in perceptions regarding Rytello's efficacy and cytopenia management among physicians [56][58] Question: What is the current status of inventory levels? - The inventory at the end of Q1 was on the lower end of two to two and a half weeks, indicating a drawdown from the higher levels seen previously [93] Question: Are new patient starts exceeding discontinuations? - Management indicated that while there is no perfect data, new patient starts are promising, with approximately 25% of new starts occurring in the first and second lines of therapy [96] Question: What drove the incremental cash burn in Q1? - The cash burn was higher due to payouts of bonuses and early investments in inventory, typical for Q1 [97]

Exhibit 99.1 Geron Corporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights Reported $39.4 million in RYTELO® (imetelstat) net product revenue in Q1 2025; revenue impacted by inventory dynamics, with Q1 demand relatively flat Reached approximately 85% enrollment in the Phase 3 IMpactMF clinical trial for treatment of relapsed/refractory myelofibrosis; interim analysis remains expected in 2H 2026 Company to host conference call and webcast today, May 7 at 8:00 a.m. ET FOSTER CI ...

ATLANTA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC reminds investors of the May 12, 2025 deadline to seek to be appointed lead plaintiff in the following class action lawsuits: Geron Corporation (GERN) The shareholder class action lawsuit filed against Geron Corporation (“Geron” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GERN) alleges that Defendants disseminated materially false and/or misleading statements and/or concealed material adverse facts concerning Rytelo’s (imetelstat) potential between February 28, ...

SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers or acquirers of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) securities between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025, all dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), have until Monday, May 12, 2025 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff of the Geron class action lawsuit.  Captioned Dabestani v. Geron Corporation, No. 25-cv-02507 (N.D. Cal.), the Geron class action lawsuit charges Geron as well as certain of Geron's top current ...

NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Geron Corporation ("Geron" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GERN) of a class action securities lawsuit.CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Geron investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:https://zlk.com/pslra-1/geron-corporation-lawsuit-submissi ...

NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Geron Corporation ("Geron" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GERN) of a class action securities lawsuit. CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Geron investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 28, 2024 and February 25, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team: https://zlk.com/pslra-1/geron-corporation-lawsuit-s ...

NEW YORK, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN).Shareholders who purchased shares of GERN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.CONTACT US HERE:https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/geron-corporation-loss-submission-form/?id=146593&from=4 CLASS PERIOD: February 28, 2024 ...