Financial and Corporate Situation - AB Science reported a reduced operating deficit of €2.7 million for the first half of 2025, a decrease of 24% compared to €3.6 million in the same period of 2024 [4][3] - The company raised €6.3 million through private placements to support ongoing activities, particularly the clinical development of the AB8939 program [25] - The net loss for the first half of 2025 was €5.2 million, an increase of 15.8% from a loss of €4.5 million in the first half of 2024 [6][7] Clinical Development - AB Science received authorization from several European countries for a Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) [8] - The FDA and EMA approved a Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer [13] - New data indicated the efficacy of masitinib in treating Alzheimer's disease, showing improvements in cognitive and behavioral symptoms in a mouse model [15][16] - The AB8939 molecule received orphan drug designation from the EMA for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [21] - A Canadian patent was granted for AB8939, providing protection until 2036 [23] Financial Results Summary - Operating income was €515 thousand, down from €560 thousand in the first half of 2024, attributed to a temporary decline in sales of veterinary medicine [5][7] - Operating expenses decreased by 21.7%, with administrative expenses down by 31.1% [5] - Financial income for the first half of 2025 was €212 thousand, while financial expenses amounted to €2.7 million [7]
AB Science today reports its revenues for the first half of 2025 and provides an update on its activities