Nurix Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update

Core Insights - Nurix Therapeutics reported significant advancements in its clinical programs, including the presentation of updated data for bexobrutideg and the extension of collaborations with Sanofi and Gilead [1][2][3] Clinical Developments - Updated Phase 1 clinical data for bexobrutideg (NX-5948) showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 80.9% in patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), with durable responses and a favorable safety profile [3][4] - The FDA cleared the IND application for GS-6791/NX-0479, a novel IRAK4 degrader, allowing Gilead to initiate Phase 1 trials [1][3] - The European Medicines Agency granted Orphan Drug Designation to bexobrutideg for lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, providing incentives for its development [5] Financial Performance - Revenue for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2025, was $44.1 million, a significant increase from $12.1 million in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to a $30 million license revenue from bexobrutideg [6][9] - Research and development expenses rose to $78.1 million from $48.9 million year-over-year, reflecting increased clinical and manufacturing costs [8][9] - The net loss for the quarter was $43.5 million, or $0.52 per share, compared to a net loss of $44.5 million, or $0.71 per share, in the prior year [9][10] Strategic Collaborations - Sanofi extended its license for Nurix's STAT6 program, resulting in a $15 million payment, with potential for an additional $465 million in future milestones [3][6] - Nurix continues to advance its collaborations with Gilead and Pfizer, expecting to achieve further research milestones [6][7] Cash Position - As of May 31, 2025, Nurix had cash and marketable securities totaling $485.8 million, down from $609.6 million as of November 30, 2024 [10][15]