Serina Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Highlights

Core Insights - Serina Therapeutics is making significant progress in developing its proprietary POZ Platform for drug optimization, particularly focusing on SER-252 for advanced Parkinson's care [2][3] - The company has secured $15 million in equity financing, enhancing its financial foundation to support ongoing clinical trials and research initiatives [7] - Recent data presented at a summit indicates that Serina's POZ-lipid technology may lead to safer and more effective lipid nanoparticle formulations for gene therapy [7] Recent Highlights - The company is on track to dose the first patient in the Phase 1b clinical trial of SER-252 by Q4 2025 [6] - Two experienced biotech leaders have been added to the Board of Directors, enhancing corporate strategy and business development capabilities [7] - The POZ Platform is being advanced across multiple therapeutic modalities, including neurological disorders and RNA-based therapeutics [2][7] First Quarter Operating Results - Revenues for Q1 2025 were not material, similar to Q1 2024 [4] - Operating expenses increased to $5.9 million in Q1 2025 from $2.3 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher R&D and administrative costs [4][6] - R&D expenses rose to $3.0 million in Q1 2025, up from $1.1 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased headcount and professional fees [5] Financial Performance - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $4.8 million, or $(0.49) per share, compared to a net loss of $15.0 million, or $(5.38) per share, in Q1 2024 [10][22] - Other income for Q1 2025 was $1.0 million, a significant improvement from a net expense of $12.7 million in Q1 2024 [9][22] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.3 million as of March 31, 2025, with projections indicating sufficient funds to last through Q3 2025 [11] Liquidity Information - The company has a strengthened balance sheet following recent financing, which includes a $10 million investment from JuvVentures and a $5 million private placement [7][11] - Total current assets as of March 31, 2025, were $5.8 million, with total liabilities at $5.2 million [20][21]