Entera Bio Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates

Core Insights - Entera Bio Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA's agreement to use Bone Mineral Density (BMD) as the primary endpoint for the Phase 3 program of EB613, marking a step towards the first oral anabolic osteoporosis treatment [2][4][5] - The company reported a cash position of $18.9 million as of June 30, 2025, which is expected to support operations through mid-Q3 2026 [9][10] - Entera is advancing multiple programs, including the oral GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist in collaboration with OPKO Health, and is preparing for a Phase 1 study of the next-generation EB613 [2][4][14] Financial Results - For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, Entera reported a net loss of $2.7 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.06 per share, for the same period in 2024 [10][19] - Research and development expenses increased to $1.5 million from $1.1 million year-over-year, primarily due to regulatory activities and Phase 3 planning for EB613 [10][11] - Total operating expenses for the quarter were $2.7 million, up from $2.2 million in the previous year [11][19] Business Updates - The FDA has waived additional safety studies for EB613, allowing for a streamlined pathway to market [4][5] - Entera's collaboration with OPKO Health is showing strong momentum, particularly in obesity and hypoparathyroidism programs [2][4][14] - The next-generation EB613 is expected to enter Phase 1 clinical trials in November 2025, utilizing Entera's proprietary N-TAB™ technology [4][12]