Core Viewpoint - XOMA Royalty Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Turnstone Biologics Corp for $0.34 in cash per share plus one non-transferable contingent value right (CVR) [1][3]. Group 1: Merger Agreement Details - The acquisition is unanimously approved by Turnstone's Board of Directors, which believes it is in the best interests of all stockholders [2]. - XOMA Royalty will commence a tender offer by July 11, 2025, to acquire all outstanding shares of Turnstone common stock, with the transaction expected to close in August 2025 [3]. - Approximately 25.2% of Turnstone stockholders have signed support agreements to tender their shares in the Offer [3]. Group 2: Company Profiles - XOMA Royalty is a biotechnology royalty aggregator that helps biotech companies by acquiring potential future economics associated with therapeutic candidates [5]. - Turnstone Biologics focuses on developing a differentiated approach to treat solid tumors through selected tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy [6].

Core Viewpoint - Turnstone Biologics Corp. reported its financial results for Q1 2025, highlighting a significant reduction in R&D expenses and a strategic shift following the discontinuation of the TIDAL-01 clinical studies [1][2][4]. Corporate Updates - In January 2025, the company decided to discontinue all TIDAL-01 clinical studies and is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value [2]. - In March 2025, Turnstone received approval to transfer its shares from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, effective March 31, 2025 [3]. Financial Highlights - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $21.9 million [4]. - R&D expenses for Q1 2025 were $4.4 million, a decrease from $15.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the cessation of clinical development activities [4]. - G&A expenses for Q1 2025 were $4.8 million, slightly down from $4.9 million in Q1 2024 [5]. - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $11.8 million, compared to a net loss of $19.6 million for the same period in 2024 [5]. - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $9.2 million, down from $20.7 million in Q1 2024 [8]. Balance Sheet Overview - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $27.6 million, down from $40.1 million at the end of 2024 [9]. - Total liabilities decreased to $7.6 million from $8.7 million at the end of 2024 [9]. - The total stockholders' deficit was $20.0 million, down from $31.5 million at the end of 2024 [9].