Core Insights - GENFIT is participating in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) The Liver Meeting® 2025, showcasing its commitment to addressing rare and life-threatening liver diseases [1][10] Pipeline Developments - GENFIT will present new data on its lead program G1090N, a reformulation of nitazoxanide, focusing on its efficacy in treating Acute on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) [2] - The company will also present data on SRT-015, an ASK1 inhibitor that reduces systemic inflammation and promotes immune defense mechanisms in ACLF models [3] - Additional presentations will cover CLM-022, an NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor, and the effects of VS-01 on systemic inflammation and liver injury, although VS-01 has been discontinued in ACLF [3] Real-World Evidence and Biomarkers - An oral presentation will highlight real-world evidence characterizing patients admitted for acute decompensation, emphasizing management differences [4] - Posters will present new data on biomarkers for cirrhosis, including the effectiveness of single circulating biomarkers sVCAM-1 and TSP2 in detecting fibrosis progression [7] Collaborations and Additional Data - Ipsen will present data on Iqirvo® (elafibranor) in Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), supporting its efficacy and safety profile [11] - The data presented will underscore Iqirvo®'s potential in addressing disease progression and symptom burden in rare cholestatic liver diseases [8] Company Overview - GENFIT is dedicated to improving the lives of patients with rare liver diseases and has a strong focus on ACLF and related conditions [10][12] - The company has a rich history in liver disease research and has achieved accelerated approval for Iqirvo® in multiple jurisdictions [13][14]

Core Insights - GENFIT announced its first half 2025 financial results and a corporate update, highlighting the discontinuation of the VS-01 program in ACLF and a shift in focus towards Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD) [1][3][4] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of €107.5 million as of June 30, 2025, which is an increase from €81.8 million at the end of 2024, and anticipates extending its cash runway beyond 2028 [3][22][23] Business Highlights - The decision to discontinue the VS-01 program was influenced by a serious adverse event in a clinical trial, leading to a focus on UCD, which presents a significant unmet medical need [2][4] - Revenues for the first half of 2025 amounted to €35.7 million, a decrease from €61.2 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to reduced milestone payments [25][26] - Operating expenses increased to €35.6 million in the first half of 2025 from €30.0 million in the first half of 2024, largely driven by research and development costs [27][28] Financial Performance - The net loss for the first half of 2025 was €10.0 million, compared to a net profit of €30.3 million in the first half of 2024 [30][61] - Financial income for the period resulted in a loss of €10.2 million, significantly higher than the loss of €0.9 million in the same period of 2024, attributed to increased financial charges from the Royalty Financing agreement [29][59] - The company expects to fund its operations and capital expenditures beyond 2028 based on current assumptions and anticipated revenue from collaborations [23][11] Pipeline and Future Outlook - Key milestones for the second half of 2025 include expected safety data and early efficacy markers for G1090N, with a proof-of-concept study planned for the first half of 2026 [16] - The company is also working on several other programs targeting ACLF and related conditions, with ongoing preclinical evaluations and trials expected to commence in the coming years [4][19][21] - GENFIT's acquisition of full intellectual property rights for GNS561 from Genoscience Pharma enhances its development capabilities in cholangiocarcinoma [10]

Financial Performance - Total revenue reached $82.4 million, a 12% increase[7,40] - U S net product sales increased by 42% to $40.3 million[7,40] - Collaboration revenue was $42.1 million, a 7% decrease, but adjusting for a one-time settlement agreement milestone with DSE received in Q2 2024, it represents a 105% increase[40] - The company achieved its first quarter of operating income from ongoing business and anticipates sustainable profitability beginning in Q1 2026[4,40] - Cash and cash equivalents stand at $86.1 million[43] Marketing and Sales - Over 28,000 healthcare providers are now writing prescriptions for the company's products[9,20] - Retail prescription equivalents increased by 10% compared to Q1 2025[7,20,48] - The consumer statin intolerance website received over 650,000 visits in Q2, and the HCP statin intolerance site had over 600,000 click-throughs[15] - A balanced direct and digital marketing approach resulted in 23% of prescriptions written by physicians with only digital touchpoints and 38% of new writer prescriptions driven by digital-only touchpoints[17,20] Pipeline and Strategic Initiatives - The company is advancing IND-enabling studies for a new program in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), representing an approximately $1 billion annual market opportunity, with potential first-in-human studies in 2H 2026[25,36] - Settlements were reached with three ANDA filers to protect NEXLETOL's IP until 2040[25]