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Allarity Therapeutics Provides First Quarter 2025 Update, Highlighting Continued Stenoparib Benefit and Upcoming Trial Enrollment
Globenewswire· 2025-05-09 20:05
Core Insights - Allarity Therapeutics continues to show clinical benefits of stenoparib in heavily pre-treated ovarian cancer, with two patients on treatment for over 19 months [1][5] - The company has initiated a share repurchase program and ended Q1 2025 with approximately $27 million in cash and restricted cash, indicating financial stability [1][10] Clinical and Drug Development Progress - Enrollment is set to begin in self-funded ovarian cancer trials and a Veterans Administration-funded trial for small cell lung cancer [2] - A new Phase 2 protocol for platinum-resistant advanced ovarian cancer patients has been implemented to optimize dosing and patient selection [5][10] - A new Phase 2 trial evaluating stenoparib in combination with temozolomide for recurrent small cell lung cancer has been launched, fully funded by the U.S. Veterans Administration [5][10] - Updated Phase 2 clinical data presented at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2025 Annual Meeting shows durable clinical benefits in heavily pre-treated ovarian cancer patients [5] Financial Strengthening and Corporate Development - The company fully utilized its At-the-Market (ATM) offering program initiated in March 2024, concluding the current ATM program [5] - A $5 million share repurchase program has been authorized, with approximately 2 million shares repurchased to date [5] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled approximately $27.7 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $20.9 million at the end of 2024 [10] - Research and Development (R&D) expenses for Q1 2025 were $1.4 million, down from $2.2 million in Q1 2024 [10] - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses for Q1 2025 were $1.6 million, down from $2.1 million in Q1 2024 [10] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $2.7 million, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2024 [10]
Allarity Therapeutics Reports Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides a Business Update
Globenewswire· 2025-03-31 20:05
Core Insights - Allarity Therapeutics has made significant advancements in the development of stenoparib, a dual PARP/WNT pathway inhibitor, particularly for advanced ovarian cancer treatment [1][2] - The company has undergone a strategic realignment to focus exclusively on stenoparib, discontinuing other clinical programs, which has accelerated progress in its clinical trials [2][3] - Financially, Allarity has strengthened its position, with a cash balance of approximately $25 million at the end of Q1 2025, providing a runway into 2027 for ongoing clinical activities [2][9] Clinical and Drug Development Progress - In 2024, Allarity executed a strategic realignment to focus solely on stenoparib, leading to accelerated progress in its clinical program [2] - The company reported a cash and cash receivable balance of $20.9 million as of December 31, 2024, which is expected to fund operations into 2027 [2][9] - Stenoparib has shown durable clinical benefits in heavily pre-treated ovarian cancer patients, with some patients remaining on treatment for over 17 months [3][4] Leadership Changes - Thomas Jensen has been appointed as the permanent CEO, transitioning from interim status, with a focus on advancing Allarity's strategic and clinical goals [8] - Key appointments include Jeremy Graff as President and Chief Development Officer, and Jose Iglesias as Consultant Chief Medical Officer, both bringing extensive oncology experience [8] Financial Strengthening and Corporate Development - The company reported a net loss of $24.5 million for 2024, an increase from $11.9 million in 2023, largely due to a non-cash impairment charge and costs related to an SEC investigation [10][21] - Allarity has implemented cost-reduction initiatives to strengthen financial sustainability while prioritizing stenoparib's advancement [8] - A $5 million share repurchase program has been authorized to reinforce long-term shareholder value [8] Regulatory and Compliance Resolutions - Allarity has resolved outstanding regulatory matters with the SEC related to past disclosures, allowing the company to focus on clinical and corporate progress [8] - The company regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements following a successful hearing [8]