Core Insights - Fortress Biotech, Inc. achieved significant milestones in Q2 2025, including the acquisition of its subsidiary Checkpoint Therapeutics by Sun Pharma, which provided approximately $28 million upfront and potential additional payments [2][3] - The FDA accepted the New Drug Application for CUTX-101 for Menkes disease, with a PDUFA goal date set for September 30, 2025 [2][6] - Journey Medical launched Emrosi™ for treating inflammatory lesions of rosacea, with commercial uptake expanding to cover 65% of U.S. commercial lives [2][5] Financial Performance - Fortress reported consolidated net revenue of $16.4 million for Q2 2025, an increase from $14.9 million in Q2 2024, primarily driven by dermatology product sales [11][18] - Consolidated cash and cash equivalents rose to $74.4 million as of June 30, 2025, up from $57.3 million at the end of 2024 [11][16] - The company recorded a net income attributable to common stockholders of $13.4 million, or $0.50 per share basic, compared to a net loss of $(13.3) million in the same quarter of the previous year [11][18] Regulatory Developments - The FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation to Mustang Bio for MB-101, enhancing the potential of the combination strategy with MB-108 for treating high-grade gliomas [6][12] - The NDA submission for CUTX-101 is under priority review, with expectations for a Priority Review Voucher upon approval [2][6] Commercial Updates - Journey Medical's Emrosi™ has seen expanded payer access, now covering over 100 million commercial lives in the U.S., up from 54 million in May 2025 [10][12] - The commercial launch of Emrosi™ began on April 7, 2025, following initial distribution and prescription filling [10][12] Corporate Developments - Fortress Biotech's subsidiary Journey Medical was added to the small-cap Russell 2000 Index and the broad-market Russell 3000 Index as of June 27, 2025 [8]

Core Insights - SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. has initiated dosing of the first pediatric acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient in a Phase 2 trial for SLS009, a selective CDK9 inhibitor, supported by Rare Pediatric Disease Designation [1][2] Group 1: Clinical Development - The Phase 2 trial is an open-label, single-arm, multi-center study aimed at evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of SLS009 in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine at two dose levels: 45 mg and 60 mg [3] - The target response rate for the optimal dose level is set at 20%, with a target median survival of at least 3 months [3] - The trial includes cohorts for ASXL1-mutated AML patients and those with myelodysplasia-related molecular abnormalities, aiming to identify biomarkers for the target patient population [3] Group 2: Regulatory and Market Implications - SELLAS received FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for SLS009 in July 2024, which may provide regulatory advantages and eligibility for a Priority Review Voucher (PRV) upon future NDA approval [2] - PRVs have recently been valued at approximately $100 million, indicating significant market potential for the company if successful [2] Group 3: Company Overview - SELLAS is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for various cancer indications, with its lead product candidate GPS targeting the WT1 protein [4] - SLS009 is positioned as a potentially first-in-class CDK9 inhibitor, demonstrating a high response rate in AML patients with unfavorable prognostic factors, including ASXL1 mutation [4]