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PDS Biotech Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Programs Update
Globenewswire· 2025-11-13 12:30
Core Viewpoint - PDS Biotechnology Corporation has completed the VERSATILE-002 Phase 2 trial for PDS0101 in combination with pembrolizumab, showing promising results that lead the company to seek an expedited approval pathway in the ongoing VERSATILE-003 Phase 3 trial [1][2][3]. Clinical Update - The VERSATILE-002 trial demonstrated a median overall survival (mOS) of 39.3 months for patients with CPS ≥ 1, with a 95% confidence interval lower limit of 23.9 months [4]. - Progression-free survival (PFS) was reported at 6.3 months for the same patient group [4]. - The company plans to amend the ongoing VERSATILE-003 trial to potentially reduce its size while maintaining statistical power, with mOS remaining the primary endpoint for full FDA approval [4][3]. Financial Results - For Q3 2025, the company reported a net loss of $9.0 million, or $0.19 per share, a decrease from a net loss of $10.7 million, or $0.29 per share, in Q3 2024 [5][16]. - Research and development expenses were $4.6 million, down from $6.8 million in the same quarter of the previous year, attributed to lower manufacturing and clinical expenses [6][16]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $3.6 million from $3.4 million year-over-year, primarily due to higher professional fees [7][16]. Cash Position - As of September 30, 2025, the company's cash balance was $26.2 million, a decrease from $41.7 million as of December 31, 2024 [8][15]. - The company raised approximately $5.3 million by selling 5,800,000 shares and accompanying warrants on November 12, 2025 [9]. Additional Clinical Developments - The National Cancer Institute presented new clinical data at the 2025 Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting, highlighting the immunological properties of PDS0101 and PDS01ADC [4]. - Preliminary results from the colorectal cancer cohort of the Phase 2 clinical trial with PDS01ADC met the criteria for expansion to Stage 2, confirming at least 6 of 9 objective responses [4].
Medicenna Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Provides a Corporate Update
Globenewswire· 2025-11-13 12:00
Core Insights - Medicenna Therapeutics is advancing its clinical programs, particularly focusing on MDNA11 and MDNA113, with significant updates expected at the ESMO Immuno-Oncology Congress in December 2025 [1][5][2] MDNA11: IL-2 Superkine Program - The updated clinical data from the Phase 1/2 ABILITY-1 Study for MDNA11 will be presented, showcasing its potential as a leading IL-2 therapy [5] - A new clinical trial, NEO-CYT, will evaluate MDNA11 in combination with checkpoint inhibitors for high-risk melanoma patients prior to surgery [1][5] - The primary endpoint of the NEO-CYT trial is Major Pathologic Response (MPR), which is predictive of long-term survival outcomes [5] MDNA113: First-in-Class Anti-PD-1-IL-2 Bispecific Superkine - MDNA113 is being evaluated in non-human primate studies, with plans for a first-in-human clinical trial to start in 2026 [1][12] - The bispecific therapy is designed to enhance safety and efficacy through proprietary technologies [12] - Preclinical data presented at AACR 2025 supports its development potential in cancers affecting over 2 million patients annually [5][12] Intellectual Property Update - Six new patents have been issued or allowed across multiple jurisdictions, protecting various superkine assets, including the anti-PD1 x IL-2 program [1][7] Financial Overview - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of $15.7 million, providing a runway into at least mid-2026 [8] - Total operating costs for the quarter were $5.5 million, consistent with the previous year, with a noted increase in R&D expenses to $4.1 million due to expanded clinical activities [9][11] - The net loss for the quarter was $4.9 million, compared to a loss of $4.2 million in the same period last year [10]
Innate Pharma Reports Third Quarter 2025 Business Update and Financial Results
Businesswire· 2025-11-13 06:00
Core Insights - Innate Pharma reported strong execution across key programs, including FDA clearance for TELLOMAK-3, advancing lacutamab towards Phase 3 and potential accelerated approval in Sézary syndrome [2][13] - The company is on track for dose-escalation data from IPH4502 in the first half of 2026 and expects monalizumab PACIFIC-9 results in the second half of 2026 [2][5] - The cash position as of September 30, 2025, was €56.4 million, providing a runway until the end of Q3 2026 [5][17] Pipeline Highlights - Lacutamab is progressing towards Phase 3 initiation in H1 2026 after FDA clearance for the TELLOMAK-3 trial [5][13] - IPH4502, a Nectin-4 ADC, is in Phase 1 with enrollment progressing well and pharmacologically active dose reached [5][14] - Monalizumab PACIFIC-9 trial is ongoing, with data expected in H2 2026 [9][20] Financial Results - Revenues for the first nine months of 2025 were €2.3 million, down from €10.2 million in the same period in 2024 [18] - Financial liabilities amounted to €24.8 million as of September 30, 2025 [17] Corporate Update - The company is prioritizing investments in high-value clinical assets, including IPH4502, lacutamab, and monalizumab [3][20] - A redundancy plan is in place to streamline the organization, expected to be completed in the first half of 2026 [23]
Bolt Biotherapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Globenewswire· 2025-11-12 21:05
Core Insights - Bolt Biotherapeutics reported its financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting its focus on developing BDC-4182, a next-generation Boltbody™ ISAC for cancer treatment, with initial clinical data expected in Q3 2026 [1][2][4] Financial Performance - The company had a cash balance of $38.8 million as of September 30, 2025, which is anticipated to fund key milestones into 2027 [4][10] - Collaboration revenue for Q3 2025 was $2.2 million, an increase from $1.1 million in Q3 2024 [10][12] - Research and Development (R&D) expenses decreased to $6.5 million in Q3 2025 from $13.8 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to reduced salary and clinical expenses [10][12] - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses were $3.3 million in Q3 2025, down from $3.8 million in Q3 2024 [10][12] - The loss from operations was $7.7 million for Q3 2025, compared to $16.4 million for the same quarter in 2024 [10][12] Clinical Development - BDC-4182 is currently in a Phase 1 dose escalation study targeting gastric and gastroesophageal cancer, with initial data expected in Q3 2026 [2][5] - Preclinical data presented at the SITC indicated that BDC-4182 stimulates a strong immune response leading to complete tumor regression [5] - The company is also developing next-generation ISACs targeting CEA and PD-L1, with promising preclinical results [5] Collaborations and Partnerships - Ongoing collaborations with Genmab and Toray focus on developing additional next-generation ISAC programs for cancer treatment [5][10] - The company is seeking a partner for further development of BDC-3042, a proprietary agonist antibody targeting dectin-2 [10]
Legend Biotech(LEGN) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-12 13:00
CARVYKTI® Performance and Market Position - CARVYKTI® achieved net trade sales of $524 million in Q3 2025, representing an 84% year-over-year (YoY) growth[23] - Over 9,000 clinical and commercial patients have been treated with CARVYKTI® to date[23] - CARVYKTI® label was updated by the FDA to include Overall Survival (OS) analysis from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study[23] - U S QoQ growth of 11% primarily driven by continued strong demand with 60% utilization in earlier line settings[51] - OUS QoQ growth of 58% primarily driven by launch uptake in 14 markets worldwide[51] Clinical Advancements and Pipeline - CARTITUDE-4 study showed approximately a 70% reduction in the risk of progression or death in patients who received cilta-cel[27] - The CARTITUDE-4 study also demonstrated a 45% reduction in the risk of death in patients receiving cilta-cel versus standard of care (SOC)[27] - The company has 10 pipeline programs, including hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, and autoimmune diseases[43] - Greatest benefit in 1 prior line of therapy, reducing the risk of progression or death versus SOC with a hazard ratio (HR) of 0 35[36] Financial Performance and Outlook - The company has a cash position of approximately $1 billion as of September 30, 2025[43, 75] - Operating margin improved from -142% in Q2 2023 to -16% in Q3 2025[66] - Adjusted net loss improved from $42 million in Q3 2024 to $19 million in Q3 2025[68]
AlphaTON’s Cyncado Therapeutics and Australia’s ADDRI to Launch Investigator-Initiated Mesothelioma Clinical Trial of TT-4, Complementing U.S. Plans
Globenewswire· 2025-11-12 12:00
Core Viewpoint - AlphaTON Capital Corp and its subsidiary Cyncado Therapeutics are initiating a clinical trial in Australia for TT-4, a selective A2B receptor antagonist, aimed at treating mesothelioma, with an enrollment of approximately 50 patients [1][9]. Group 1: Clinical Trial Details - The trial is sponsored by the Asbestos and Dust Diseases Research Institute (ADDRI) and will evaluate TT-4's effectiveness in mesothelioma, addressing the urgent need for second-line therapies [1][9]. - The trial will run alongside Cyncado's U.S. activities, pending a definitive agreement and necessary approvals [1][9]. - A/Prof Steven Kao and Dr. Melvin Chin will lead the trial, both of whom have extensive experience in mesothelioma research [4][5]. Group 2: Industry Context - Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure, with poor prognosis and no established second-line treatment, highlighting the importance of clinical trials in this area [6]. - Australia has one of the highest per-capita burdens of mesothelioma, making it a critical location for such research [6][3]. - ADDRI aims to contribute high-quality data to inform care for mesothelioma patients both in Australia and internationally [3][7]. Group 3: Company Background - Cyncado Therapeutics is focused on developing small molecule adenosine receptor antagonists to overcome immune suppression in oncology, with TT-4 being their lead program [13]. - The company is advancing toward first-patient dosing for TT-4 in Q1 2026, indicating a commitment to rapid development in this therapeutic area [13].
PDS Biotechnology Announces up to $11.1 Million Registered Direct Offering
Globenewswire· 2025-11-11 20:31
Core Viewpoint - PDS Biotechnology Corporation has announced a securities purchase agreement to raise approximately $5.3 million through the sale of 5,800,000 shares of common stock at a price of $0.91 per share, with potential additional proceeds of up to $5.8 million from warrants [1][3] Group 1: Offering Details - The offering includes 5,800,000 shares of common stock or pre-funded warrants, with accompanying warrants to purchase an additional 5,800,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.00 per share [1][3] - The offering is expected to close on or about November 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1] - Craig-Hallum is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering are intended for the continuation of the VERSATILE-003 Phase 3 clinical trial, discussions with the FDA for protocol amendments, and other research and development expenses [3] Group 3: Financial Position - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported approximately $26.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, subject to final adjustments [4] Group 4: Regulatory Compliance - The offering is being made pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement on Form S-3, previously filed with the SEC [5] Group 5: Existing Warrants Amendment - The company will amend existing warrants issued in February 2025, reducing the exercise price from $1.50 to $1.00 per share, effective upon the closing of the offering [6] Group 6: Company Overview - PDS Biotechnology is a late-stage immunotherapy company focused on transforming immune responses to target and kill cancers, with a pivotal clinical trial for its lead program in advanced HPV16-positive head and neck squamous cell cancers [8][9]
Xilio Therapeutics (NasdaqGS:XLO) Update / Briefing Transcript
2025-11-10 22:32
Summary of Xilio Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Xilio Therapeutics (NasdaqGS:XLO) - **Focus**: Development of novel masked biologics using proprietary protein engineering technology - **Key Products**: Velastigard (anti-CTLA-4), efarindodekin alfa (IL-12), XTX501 (PD-1/IL-2) Industry Context - **Industry**: Oncology, specifically focusing on immunotherapy for colorectal cancer - **Target Condition**: Microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSSCRC), which constitutes 95% of all colon cancers Key Data Updates - **SITC Conference**: Presented new clinical data for Velastigard in combination with Tislelizumab for MSSCRC - **Clinical Data**: - Velastigard demonstrated a **26% overall response rate** in late-line metastatic MSSCRC without liver metastases, compared to a **2% response rate** for Tislelizumab as monotherapy [8][9][10] - In a biomarker-defined population with high plasma tumor mutational burden (TMB), the overall response rate was **40%** [14][15] Biomarker Insights - **Plasma TMB**: - Approximately **55%** of MSSCRC patients have high plasma TMB (greater than 10 mutations per megabase) [12][15] - High plasma TMB correlates with better response rates to Velastigard and Tislelizumab combination therapy [12][14] - Plasma-based TMB assays are more sensitive and provide a comprehensive assessment compared to traditional tissue-based assays [11][19] Safety Profile - **Safety Data**: - Velastigard showed a **7% incidence of colitis**, significantly lower than traditional anti-CTLA-4 therapies [16][17] - Discontinuation rate for the combination therapy was only **5%**, indicating a favorable safety profile [17] Future Development Plans - **Partnerships**: Actively seeking partnerships to develop Velastigard in combination with PD-1, PD-L1, or newer PD-1 bispecifics [43][44] - **Regulatory Path**: Plans to assess the regulatory pathway for future development using plasma TMB as a predictive biomarker [43][44] - **Upcoming Milestones**: Additional phase two data for Velastigard expected in the first half of 2026 [47] Additional Clinical Programs - **Efarindodekin alfa**: Phase one data showed deep monotherapy responses and a well-tolerated safety profile [45] - **Masked T-cell Engagers**: Preclinical data demonstrated broad applicability and potential for reduced systemic toxicity [46] Conclusion - Xilio Therapeutics is positioned to leverage its innovative masking technology to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology, particularly in MSSCRC, with promising clinical data supporting the efficacy and safety of its lead product, Velastigard. The identification of plasma TMB as a predictive biomarker enhances the potential for targeted therapies in this patient population.
Imunon, Inc. (IMNN) Discusses IMNN-001 Immunotherapy Progress and Milestones in OVATION 3 Ovarian Cancer Study Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-10 22:11
Core Insights - The company is focused on developing IMNN-001, a novel immunotherapy aimed at being the first approved treatment for frontline advanced ovarian cancer [1][3] - There is a strong sense of urgency and hope among stakeholders regarding the potential impact of IMNN-001 on women diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer [2] Program Update - The company will provide updates on the IMNN-001 program, highlighting compelling data that supports its potential as a breakthrough treatment for newly diagnosed ovarian cancer patients [3] - Progress on the ongoing Phase III trial, OVATION III, will be shared, indicating significant milestones that bring the company closer to its goals [3]
Coherus Oncology (NasdaqGM:CHRS) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-11-10 19:15
Coherus Oncology Conference Call Summary Company Overview - Coherus Oncology transitioned to being solely an innovative oncology company after divesting its biosimilar business in Q2 2025, marking Q3 2025 as its first quarter focused exclusively on oncology [6][13] - The company reported $198 million in cash on its balance sheet at the end of Q3 2025, indicating strong financial management [13] Pipeline Programs Toripalimab (LOQTORZI) - Toripalimab is a next-generation PD-1 inhibitor with unique binding sites, demonstrating activity in low PD-L1 states [7] - Approved for front-line and second-line nasopharyngeal carcinoma in 2023, generating $11 million in revenue in Q3 2025, a 12% increase from Q2 2025 [17][19] - The drug has shown a strong hazard ratio, extending survival from 22 months to over 48 months in nasopharyngeal cancer patients [18] - The company aims for 10-15% revenue growth, targeting $150-$200 million by 2028 [20] - Adoption is strong among academic physicians, but community physicians require more education about the drug [21][22] - Combination strategies with other therapeutics are being explored to enhance treatment efficacy [15][16] CHS-114 (CCR8 Targeting) - CHS-114 is a highly selective molecule targeting CCR8, which plays a significant role in Treg cells within the tumor microenvironment [26][28] - The drug is designed to deplete Tregs, potentially allowing CD8 positive T cells to infiltrate tumors, which is crucial for effective immunotherapy [30][34] - The clinical program is strategically designed to evaluate efficacy across various cancers, including head and neck, gastric, and colorectal cancers [32][35] - The company is optimistic about the potential for CHS-114 to show significant activity in underserved tumor types [32] Casdozokitug - Casdozokitug is an anti-IL-27 molecule showing promising efficacy in liver cancer, with a focus on improving overall response rates and progression-free survival [50][51] - The company anticipates data from ongoing studies in the first half of 2026, which will inform the design of future phase two and three trials [47][48] Strategic Partnerships and Deals - Coherus has global rights to its products, allowing for flexibility in forming partnerships, particularly in Asian markets for liver cancer treatments [12][53] - The company is open to collaborations with other biotech firms to enhance the development of its products [40][41] - Upcoming deals are expected to validate the value of its assets and provide upfront funding to offset clinical costs [53][54] Key Catalysts and Future Outlook - The company is focused on delivering data in 2026 that will support the advancement of its pipeline products [34][46] - Coherus is positioned to leverage its scientific leadership and partnerships to enhance patient outcomes and drive growth [45][46] - The next 12-18 months are expected to be pivotal for the company, with significant updates anticipated from ongoing studies and potential partnerships [52][55]