Connect Biopharma Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Core Insights - Connect Biopharma is actively recruiting participants for Phase 2 Seabreeze STAT studies targeting acute exacerbations in asthma and COPD, with topline data expected in the first half of 2026 [1][5] - The New Drug Application (NDA) for rademikibart, aimed at treating atopic dermatitis, has been accepted by China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) [1][2] - The company has terminated its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program and directly listed its ordinary shares on Nasdaq to enhance institutional visibility [1][5] - Positive data presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress 2025 indicates rademikibart's potential for differentiated efficacy and safety across various type 2 inflammatory markers [1][5] Development Highlights - Recruitment for the Phase 2 Seabreeze STAT studies for asthma and COPD is ongoing, with topline data anticipated in 1H26 [1][5] - Significant improvements in lung function and asthma control were observed in a global Phase 2 trial of rademikibart, particularly in patients with elevated eosinophil counts and fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels [5] - Simcere Pharmaceutical, Connect's exclusive licensee in Greater China, submitted its NDA for rademikibart for atopic dermatitis in July 2025 [5] - The atopic dermatitis market in China presents a significant opportunity, with an estimated 70 million patients affected [5] Corporate Highlights - Connect Biopharma has completed the termination of its ADR program and directly listed its shares on Nasdaq to eliminate depositary fees and expand its investor base [1][5] - The company is eligible for up to $110 million in milestone payments from Simcere upon achieving specific development and regulatory milestones [5][8] - Connect Biopharma is collaborating with the Jovante Woods Foundation to raise awareness about acute asthma attacks [5] Financial Results - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $54.8 million, expected to fund operations into 2027 [11] - License and collaboration revenues for Q3 2025 were $16,000, a decrease from $1.2 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to the nature of the agreement with Simcere [11][16] - Research and development expenses increased to $11.1 million for Q3 2025, compared to $9.0 million in Q3 2024, driven by costs related to rademikibart development [11][16] - The net loss for Q3 2025 was $17.2 million, or $0.31 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.9 million, or $0.23 per share, in Q3 2024 [11][16]