BioLineRx Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

Core Insights - BioLineRx Ltd. is making progress in evaluating assets for potential pipeline expansion in oncology and rare diseases, with a targeted transaction for 2025 [1][2] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $28.2 million in cash as of June 30, 2025, extending its cash runway into the first half of 2027 [3] - The CEO expressed confidence in executing a transaction this year to expand the pipeline and create long-term value [2] Financial Updates - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $0.3 million, primarily from royalties related to APHEXDA, compared to $5.4 million in Q2 2024 [14][21] - Research and development expenses for Q2 2025 were $2.3 million, slightly up from $2.2 million in Q2 2024 [14][21] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $3.9 million, a significant decline from a net income of $0.5 million in Q2 2024 [14][21] Clinical Updates - The ongoing CheMo4METPANC Phase 2b clinical trial is evaluating motixafortide in combination with cemiplimab and standard chemotherapy, with promising interim results [9] - In the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer, two patients showed significant responses, including one with complete resolution of liver lesions [4][5] - A Phase 1 clinical trial for motixafortide in sickle cell disease is progressing, with results expected in the second half of 2025 [10] Product Performance - APHEXDA generated sales of $1.7 million in Q2 2025, contributing $0.3 million in royalty revenue to BioLineRx [11] - The company has retained rights to develop motixafortide for metastatic pancreatic cancer, with a Phase 2b trial ongoing in collaboration with Columbia University [15][16]