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Biofrontera Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides a Business Update
GlobeNewswire· 2025-08-13 21:20
Core Insights - Biofrontera Inc. reported a strategic transformation in 2025, focusing on customer segmentation and data analysis to enhance sales effectiveness, resulting in increased sales volume and revenue growth [1][4] - The company has restructured its agreement with Biofrontera AG, acquiring all rights, approvals, and patents for Ameluz® and RhodoLED® in the U.S., which is expected to improve cost management and operational efficiency [1][4] - The company secured an $11 million investment, which, along with the restructuring and improved promotional strategies, has positioned it strongly for future growth [1] Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $9.0 million, a 15% increase from $7.8 million in Q2 2024, driven by a 5% increase in unit sales price and a 9.5% increase in sales volume of Ameluz® [2][4] - For the first half of 2025, total revenues reached $17.7 million, a 12% increase from $15.8 million in the same period of 2024, attributed to higher unit sales prices and increased sales volume [4][9] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2025, were $7.2 million, up from $5.9 million at the end of 2024 [4] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for Q2 2025 were $14.1 million, compared to $12.9 million in Q2 2024, with a significant decrease in cost of revenues by $1.7 million, or 41.8%, due to renegotiated terms with Biofrontera AG [3][10] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $10.5 million in Q2 2025 from $7.9 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to a $3.4 million rise in legal costs [5][11] Net Loss and Adjusted EBITDA - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $5.3 million, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million in the prior-year quarter, largely due to a $5.4 million non-cash fluctuation in the fair value of warrants [6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was negative $5.1 million, slightly worse than negative $4.7 million in Q2 2024, reflecting higher legal costs despite lower cost of goods sold [7][22] Clinical Developments - The company announced the completion of patient enrollment in a Phase 3 study for Ameluz® targeting mild to moderate actinic keratosis (AK) on the entire body and a Phase 2b study for moderate to severe acne vulgaris [4][10] - A U.S. patent for a revised formulation of Ameluz® was granted, extending patent protection until December 2043 [4]
Soligenix Highlights Dr. Ellen Kim's Recent Q&A and the Promise of HyBryte™ in Ongoing Clinical Trials
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-06 13:37
Core Insights - Soligenix, Inc. is advancing HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) as a potential new therapy for early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), specifically targeting mycosis fungoides (MF), the most common form of CTCL [1][7] - The company emphasizes the urgent need for safer and more effective therapies for CTCL, as there has not been a new FDA-approved skin-directed therapy in over 10 years [3][4] Company Overview - Soligenix is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products for rare diseases with unmet medical needs, including HyBryte™ for CTCL and other therapeutic programs [7] - The company is also involved in vaccine development for biodefense and infectious diseases, supported by government funding [8] Clinical Development - Dr. Ellen Kim, the Lead Principal Investigator, highlighted the promising clinical results from ongoing Phase 3 FLASH studies, noting that participants have experienced positive outcomes with no serious adverse events leading to dropouts [3][4] - HyBryte™ operates through a unique mechanism that does not damage DNA, theoretically reducing the risk of skin cancer compared to traditional phototherapy [4] Research and Future Directions - Dr. Kim expressed excitement about the open enrollment in HyBryte™ clinical trials, emphasizing the critical role of patient participation in advancing new therapies [6] - The company aims to seek regulatory approvals for HyBryte™ following the successful completion of its second Phase 3 study [7]
Positive Outcome in 75% of CTCL Patients Treated with HyBryte™ for 18 Weeks
Prnewswire· 2025-04-14 11:30
Core Insights - The interim results from an FDA-funded study indicate that HyBryte™ shows a rapid response and strong safety profile in treating early-stage cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), with 75% of patients achieving "Treatment Success" after 18 weeks of treatment [1][2][3] Company Overview - Soligenix, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing products for rare diseases with unmet medical needs, particularly in the area of CTCL [16][17] - The company is advancing HyBryte™ (SGX301), a novel photodynamic therapy utilizing synthetic hypericin, which has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA [5][11] Study Details - The ongoing open-label, investigator-initiated study (IIS) has enrolled nine patients, with six out of eight evaluable patients achieving a predefined "Treatment Success" [2][3] - The study is designed to evaluate the efficacy of HyBryte™ over a treatment period of up to 54 weeks, with a focus on the cumulative mCAILS score [4][12] Treatment Efficacy - In the first Phase 3 FLASH study, HyBryte™ demonstrated a 16% response rate for at least a 50% reduction in lesions compared to 4% in the placebo group, indicating significant efficacy [6][7] - The second open-label treatment cycle showed a 40% response rate among patients treated for 12 weeks, further supporting the efficacy of extended treatment [7][8] Safety Profile - HyBryte™ has been reported to have a benign safety profile, with no significant systemic absorption and a mechanism of action that avoids DNA damage, making it a safer alternative to current therapies [9][10] - The treatment has been well tolerated across multiple cycles, with 66% of patients opting to continue treatment in the optional safety cycle [8][9] Future Developments - A confirmatory Phase 3 study, FLASH2, is expected to begin before the end of 2024, aiming to replicate the successful design of the first FLASH study and enroll approximately 80 subjects [11][12] - The study will assess the efficacy of HyBryte™ over an extended 18-week treatment period, with ongoing discussions with the FDA regarding study design [11][12] Financial Support - The FDA has awarded a grant of up to $2.6 million to support the investigator-initiated study evaluating HyBryte™ for expanded treatment options, including home use [13]
HyBryte™ Treatment Studies Presented at Two Medical Conferences in March
Prnewswire· 2025-03-06 12:30
Core Insights - Soligenix, Inc. is presenting findings on the efficacy of HyBryte™ (synthetic hypericin) for treating cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and psoriasis at two major dermatology conferences in March 2025 [1][4][6] Group 1: Clinical Findings - Recent supportive studies indicate that longer treatment times with HyBryte™ improve efficacy, with a study showing a 40% response rate in patients treated for 12 weeks compared to a 4% response in the placebo group [5][11] - The Phase 3 FLASH trial demonstrated that 16% of patients receiving HyBryte™ achieved at least a 50% reduction in lesions, significantly higher than the 4% in the placebo group [10] - HyBryte™ has shown a statistically significant improvement in treating both plaque and patch lesions of CTCL, with response rates of 42% and 37% respectively [11] Group 2: Safety and Regulatory Status - HyBryte™ has received orphan drug and fast track designations from the FDA, indicating its potential as a safe and effective treatment for CTCL [9] - The treatment mechanism of HyBryte™ is not associated with DNA damage, making it a safer alternative compared to current therapies that carry significant side effects [13] - The FDA awarded a $2.6 million Orphan Products Development grant to support the evaluation of HyBryte™ for expanded treatment in early-stage CTCL patients [17] Group 3: Market Potential - The global psoriasis treatment market was valued at approximately $15 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach as much as $40 billion by 2027, indicating significant commercial potential for HyBryte™ in treating psoriasis [23] - CTCL affects approximately 31,000 individuals in the U.S. and 38,000 in Europe, highlighting a substantial patient population for potential treatment [19] Group 4: Company Overview - Soligenix, Inc. focuses on developing products for rare diseases with unmet medical needs, including HyBryte™ for CTCL and SGX302 for psoriasis [24]