Applied Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - The company is making significant progress in its clinical operations and pipeline, particularly with govorestat for the treatment of CMT-SORD, and is preparing for a meeting with the FDA in Q3 2025 regarding a potential NDA submission [2][3] - A new sponsored Urine Sorbitol Assay has been launched to aid in the identification of patients with CMT-SORD, which is available at no cost to healthcare providers [3] - The company presented full 12-month clinical results from the INSPIRE Phase 2/3 trial of govorestat, showing slowed disease progression and statistically significant improvements in key secondary endpoints [3] CMT-SORD - A meeting with the FDA is scheduled to discuss the NDA submission strategy for govorestat, focusing on its treatment for CMT-SORD [3] - The company launched a Urine Sorbitol Assay to help healthcare providers identify suspected cases of CMT-SORD, removing barriers to diagnosis and treatment [3] - Full clinical results from the INSPIRE trial indicated that govorestat is generally safe and well-tolerated, with significant improvements in various health metrics [3] Classic Galactosemia - The company is reviewing its development program for govorestat in Classic Galactosemia, including responses to the Complete Response Letter from the FDA [4] PMM2-CDG - Results from an ongoing trial of govorestat for PMM2-CDG will be presented at the 2025 ASHG Annual Meeting, highlighting the drug's potential in treating this ultra-rare disease [5] Corporate Developments - The company entered into an out-licensing agreement with Biossil, Inc. for AT-001, gaining upfront payment and potential future royalties [9] - Key leadership changes were made, promoting Evan Bailey, M.D., to Chief Medical Officer and Dottie Caplan to Executive Vice President [9] Financial Results - As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $30.4 million, down from $79.4 million at the end of 2024 [7] - Research and development expenses for Q2 2025 were $9.9 million, slightly down from $10.0 million in Q2 2024 [7] - General and administrative expenses increased to $13.2 million in Q2 2025 from $10.6 million in Q2 2024, contributing to a net loss of $21.3 million for the quarter [7]