Immatics Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Update

Core Insights - Immatics N.V. has made significant progress in its clinical pipeline, particularly in the development of PRAME-targeted therapies, including cell therapies and bispecifics, positioning itself as a leader in this field [2][9]. Company Progress - The company’s lead PRAME cell therapy, anzu-cel (IMA203), is set to enter the market for advanced melanoma, targeting an addressable patient population of approximately 9,000 patients [3]. - Ongoing clinical trials include a Phase 3 trial (SUPRAME) for anzu-cel in previously treated advanced cutaneous melanoma, with interim and final analyses expected in 2026 [7][8]. - Anzu-cel has shown promising clinical results, including a clinical objective response rate (cORR) of 67% in metastatic uveal melanoma patients [7][13]. - The company is also advancing its second-generation PRAME cell therapy, IMA203CD8, and exploring its application across various advanced PRAME cancers [10]. Financial Results - As of September 30, 2025, Immatics reported cash and cash equivalents totaling $505.8 million (€430.8 million), a decrease from $709.7 million (€604.5 million) at the end of 2024, primarily due to operational cash burn of $162.4 million (€138.3 million) [16]. - Total revenue for the third quarter of 2025 was $6.1 million (€5.2 million), a significant decline from $59.4 million (€50.6 million) in the same period of 2024, attributed to a one-time revenue from a terminated collaboration [17]. - Research and development expenses increased to $55.4 million (€47.2 million) in Q3 2025, compared to $45.7 million (€38.9 million) in Q3 2024, reflecting ongoing clinical trial advancements [18]. - The net loss for Q3 2025 was $59.3 million (€50.5 million), compared to a net loss of $6.2 million (€5.3 million) in Q3 2024, driven by lower revenue and higher clinical development costs [20]. Upcoming Developments - Immatics plans to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) for anzu-cel in the first half of 2027, with a market launch anticipated in the second half of 2027 [8]. - The company is also exploring the combination of its bispecific therapies, IMA402 and IMA401, to maximize treatment potential for various cancers, including squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) [12][14].