Altamira Therapeutics (CYTO) H2 2024 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants None - ExecutiveThomas Meyer - Chairman, CEO & DirectorCovadonga Pañeda - COO Operator Good day, and welcome to the Ultomira Therapeutics Full Year twenty twenty four Financial Results and Business Update Call. Today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your first speaker. Please go ahead. None Good morning, and welcome to the Ultomira Therapeutics Full Year twenty tw ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total operating loss from continuing operations increased from $6.6 million in 2023 to $6.9 million in 2024 [22] - Research and development expenses rose to $3.7 million in 2024 from $3.4 million in 2023 [22] - General and administrative expenses decreased from $3.5 million in 2023 to $3.2 million in 2024 [22] - Net loss for 2024 was $8.5 million compared to $4.3 million in the previous year [23] - Cash and cash equivalents at year-end 2024 increased to $1 million from $700,000 at the end of 2023 [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RNA delivery business showed progress with new partnerships and improved manufacturing processes [6] - The company aims to advance at least one flagship program to an investigational new drug IND filing with the FDA in 2026 [14] - The legacy assets, including the nasal spray products, are expected to see significant commercial opportunities with ongoing discussions for partnerships [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global radiopharmaceutical market reached $8.4 billion in size in 2024 and is expected to grow to $17.1 billion by 2033 [13] - The company received marketing approval for its nasal spray in Mainland China, indicating a major commercial opportunity [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to spin off a majority of its RNA delivery subsidiary, Altamira Therapeutics AG, to better capitalize on growth opportunities [8] - The strategy includes licensing the RNA delivery platform technology to partners in the biotech and pharma industry [12] - The company is transitioning to a holding company model, focusing on managing and monetizing its participations and assets [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by the NASDAQ delisting but expressed optimism about the planned spin-off and private equity involvement [28] - The company is focused on building its RNA delivery business and addressing the potential for RNA therapeutics [28] Other Important Information - The financial statements for 2024 were presented in U.S. dollars for the first time, reflecting a shift in reporting [20] - The company has filed several patent applications to protect its proprietary programs [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for the RNA delivery business? - Management highlighted the growing momentum in the RNA delivery business and the importance of appropriate funding to continue progress [27] Question: How does the company plan to address the NASDAQ delisting? - Management discussed the painful experience of the delisting but emphasized the planned spin-off and private equity involvement as beneficial alternatives [28]