Financial Performance - Kronos Bio reported a net loss of 14.1millionforQ32024,or0.23 per share, compared to a net loss of 31.4millioninQ32023[4].−TotaloperatingexpensesforQ32024were18.1 million, compared to 34.7millioninQ32023[10].CashandAssets−AsofSeptember30,2024,KronosBiohad124.9 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, down from 175millionattheendof2023[3][11].−KronosBio′stotalassetsdecreasedto150.0 million as of September 30, 2024, from 213.3millionattheendof2023[11].Expenses−ResearchanddevelopmentexpensesforQ32024were12.3 million, including 0.8millioninnon−cashstock−basedcompensation[3].−GeneralandadministrativeexpensesforQ32024were5.8 million, which included $1.2 million in non-cash stock-based compensation[4]. Strategic Decisions - The company has decided to discontinue the development of istisociclib due to an unfavorable risk-benefit profile observed in clinical trials[1][2]. - Kronos Bio is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, which may include acquisitions or mergers[5]. - The company plans to implement significant expense reduction strategies while evaluating options for its remaining preclinical assets[1]. Product Development - The oncology candidate KB-9558 is expected to be IND-ready by the end of 2024, while KB-7898 for autoimmune disease has begun IND-enabling studies[1].