Windtree Therapeutics Reports Year-End 2024 Financial Results and Provides Key Business Updates

Core Insights - Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. reported significant advancements in clinical development and business strategy for 2024, particularly focusing on its lead drug candidate, istaroxime, for treating cardiogenic shock [2][3] Business Development - The company announced positive results from the Phase 2 SEISMiC Extension Study of istaroxime in September 2024 and initiated the global SEISMiC C trial for more severely ill patients, with an interim assessment planned for Q3 2025 [3] - A new corporate strategy was launched to become a revenue-generating biotech through acquisitions of small companies with FDA-approved products, aiming to provide near-term value to shareholders [2][3] - Windtree entered a licensing partnership with Lee's Pharmaceutical for istaroxime and other drug candidates, enhancing its market reach in Greater China [2][3] Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, research and development expenses increased to $16.3 million from $8.3 million in 2023, primarily due to a $7.5 million charge related to acquired in-process R&D [5] - General and administrative expenses decreased to $8.7 million from $9.2 million in 2023, attributed to reductions in stock-based compensation and personnel costs [6] - The company reported a net loss of $1.8 million for 2024, a significant improvement from a net loss of $20.3 million in 2023, influenced by non-cash gains on debt extinguishment and changes in fair value of common stock warrant liability [7][8] Intellectual Property and Regulatory Compliance - Windtree completed national phase filings for istaroxime patent applications in key markets, including the U.S., Germany, and China, strengthening its global intellectual property portfolio [9] - The company regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements, ensuring continued listing on the exchange [3] Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, Windtree reported cash and cash equivalents of $1.8 million, with subsequent sales of common stock and warrant exercises providing additional liquidity [10]