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Eyenovia Provides Updates on Potential Merger with Betaliq and Development of the Optejet User Filled Device (UFD), and Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswireยท 2025-05-19 21:30
Merger Negotiations - Eyenovia is in ongoing negotiations for a binding merger agreement with Betaliq, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on glaucoma [2] - The exclusivity period for the merger discussions has been extended until June 7, 2025, to facilitate the completion of the agreement [2] Optejet Development - The development of the Optejet user-filled device (UFD) is progressing well, with plans to file for U.S. regulatory approval in September 2025 [3] - Approval of the Optejet could lead to multiple commercial opportunities, both directly with consumers and through partnerships with eye care practitioners and license partners [3] Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, Eyenovia reported a net loss of $3.5 million, or $1.59 per share, a significant improvement from a net loss of $10.9 million, or $18.75 per share, in Q1 2024 [6][16] - Research and development expenses decreased by 85% to $0.7 million in Q1 2025, compared to $4.4 million in Q1 2024 [6] - General and administrative expenses were reduced by 35% to $2.4 million in Q1 2025, down from $3.6 million in Q1 2024 [7] - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $3.0 million, a decrease of 70% from $10.1 million in Q1 2024 [7] Cash Position - As of March 31, 2025, the company's unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $3.9 million, an increase from $2.1 million at the end of 2024 [7][14] - A debt restructuring agreement was entered into earlier this year, deferring certain repayment obligations until October 2025, which has contributed to extending the company's cash runway [4][5]