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AN2 Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business and Scientific Highlights
AN2 Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business and Scientific Highlights

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AN2 Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business and Scientific Highlights

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. 'We saw continued momentum this quarter across our boron chemistry pipeline as we look to develop high-impact drugs that address serious and overlooked conditions. In our Chagas disease program, we recently dosed the first Phase 1 cohort and announced a collaboration with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative that will rapidly advance preparations for our Phase 2 study and allow us to maintain critical investments in our other programs. In melioidosis, observational data shared this quarter underscore the acute lethality of this potential biothreat, emphasizing its potential danger to homeland security and to U.S. troops serving abroad. And in NTM, we presented preclinical data highlighting the therapeutic potential of epetraborole as a once daily oral treatment against M. abscessus, a disease with an 8-year all-cause mortality rate of 45% and burdensome IV treatments that are not FDA approved for the disease. We are actively exploring plans to initiate a proof-of-concept trial in M. abscessus and will provide an update in the coming months,' said Eric Easom, Co-Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of AN2 Therapeutics. Easom continued: 'We are also excited about recent progress in our two oncology programs generated from our boron chemistry platform, where we expect to have two development candidates within the next 12 months—a 3rd generation wild-type sparing, pan mutant-inhibitor of PI3Kα and an ENPP1 inhibitor. We see ENPP1 as an emerging immuno-oncology target with significant market potential due to its ability to enable the host immune system by turning 'cold' tumors 'hot' and halt tumor metastasis. We believe boron chemistry may offer potential competitive advantages against these targets.' Second Quarter & Recent Business Updates: Chagas Disease Commenced dosing in Phase 1 FIH clinical trial of oral AN2-502998 In August, the Company announced that it has completed dosing the first single ascending dose cohort in a Phase 1 first in human clinical trial evaluating the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of oral AN2-502998 in healthy volunteers. Oral AN2-502998 is under development for chronic Chagas disease, an infectious disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), which affects an estimated 6-7 million people worldwide, including approximately 300,000 in the U.S. and over 100,000 in Europe. Parallel planning for a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in patients with chronic Chagas disease is underway, and the Company expects to initiate this Phase 2 study in 2026. There are no FDA approved treatments for adults with chronic Chagas disease. The Company estimates peak annual sales potential of $1 billion, and priority review voucher eligibility if approved. Collaboration with DNDi for AN2-502998 clinical development in chronic Chagas disease In July 2025, the Company announced a collaboration with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) to advance the clinical development of AN2's oral drug candidate AN2-502998. The collaboration provides AN2 with access to DNDi's extensive clinical trial network and expertise in Chagas disease to rapidly advance Phase 2 planning. The operational efficiencies generated from this collaboration will allow the Company to conduct a cost-efficient Phase 2 trial and preserve capital for other critical pipeline programs. Melioidosis Reported key findings from 200-patient observational study Melioidosis is a highly lethal bacterial infection caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a bioterrorism agent, underscoring its potential use as a biological weapon and its ability to cause severe disease in civilian and military populations. It is endemic in warm tropical regions of the world including areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and is a Nationally Notifiable Disease, designated by the CDC for monitoring, controlling and preventing serious U.S. public health disease. In June, the Company announced key insights from its 200-patient observational study in acute melioidosis. Data from the study will inform and help optimize the design of a Phase 2 trial. The study, conducted in acute hospital settings, evaluated patients receiving standard of care antibiotics, IV meropenem or ceftazidime, tracking patients while in hospital and at 28 and 90 days. A death rate of nearly 40% (by day 90) was observed among confirmed melioidosis cases. Principal investigators observed that approximately 25% of screened patients died in the short period (~3-4 days) before a definitive diagnosis of infection was confirmed and enrollment completed. These deaths were not included in the topline mortality rate. These mortality findings highlight the serious impact of melioidosis - even with current standard of care treatment - the threat it poses as a potential bioterrorism agent, and the critical need for better treatment options. Discussions are underway with the U.S. government to fund Phase 2 development of epetraborole in acute melioidosis. If approved for the treatment of melioidosis, the Company plans to seek a priority review voucher (through the medical countermeasure pathway) and could generate revenue from U.S. and other governmental stockpiling, as well as from use as treatment in disease-endemic countries, including the U.S. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Lung Disease Caused by M. abscessus Presented data demonstrating epetraborole's potent in vitro and in vivo activity in M. abscessus at the Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Conference at Colorado State University In May 2025, the Company presented a poster at the Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Conference at the Colorado State University highlighting epetraborole's potent in vivo activity against M. abscessus. The compound demonstrated an MIC90 that is 256-fold more potent than what was observed in the Phase 2/3 treatment-refractory NTM MAC study, reinforcing its potential as a candidate for this high-mortality condition. M. abscessus has an estimated all-cause 8-year mortality of 45% and current treatments involve burdensome IV therapies that lack FDA approval for the condition. The Company is evaluating the potential for a proof-of-concept study in M. abscessus and will provide an update on further development in the coming months. Boron Chemistry Pipeline Continuing to advance boron chemistry compounds in oncology The Company is pursuing a number of oncology targets where we believe boron chemistry offers a competitive advantage in terms of binding-site differentiation, pharmacodynamics, drug-like properties and IP, including initially ENPP1 and PI3Kα. The unique binding modes of boron-containing compounds enable the discovery of inhibitors with high ligand efficiency against targets considered undruggable or difficult to access with traditional chemistry approaches. Boron chemistry has produced first-in-class molecules against a number of targets including CPSF3 (AN2-502998 and acoziborole) and LeuRS (epetraborole, ganfeborole and tavaborole) as well as other important FDA-approved molecules including Velcade for oncology and multiple recent beta lactamase inhibitors to address multi-drug resistant bacteria. The Company has discovered preclinical compounds with profiles that are sub-nanomolar, highly selective and have excellent oral pharmacokinetics. The Company anticipates advancing the first oncology compound into development later this year with potential clinical proof of concept data within the Company's current cash runway. The Company expects to advance its second oncology compound into development in the first half of 2026. Global Health Through non-dilutive funding, the Company continues its efforts to tackle global health diseases, including tuberculosis and malaria, with projects that are currently funded by a grant from the Gates Foundation. Selected Second Quarter Financial Results Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were $3.2 million, compared to $12.1 million for the same period during 2024 due to decreased clinical trial expenses, chemistry manufacturing and controls expenses, personnel-related expenses, consulting and outside services and other expenses, primarily related to termination of the EBO-301 clinical study and corporate restructuring activities in August 2024, partially offset by increases in preclinical and research studies and expenses related to start-up activities of the Phase 1 trial in Chagas disease. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were $4.0 million, compared to $3.7 million for the same period during 2024 due to increased professional and outside services expenses. Interest Income: Interest income for the second quarter of 2025 was $0.8 million, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2024 due to lower cash, cash equivalents and investment balances and lower interest rates in 2025 as compared to 2024. Net loss: Net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $6.5 million, compared to $14.4 million for the same period during 2024. Cash Position: The Company had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $71.2 million at June 30, 2025. The Company projects that existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will sustain operations into 2028 under the current operating plan. About AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. AN2 has a pipeline of boron-based compounds in development for Chagas disease, melioidosis, and NTM lung disease caused by M. abscessus, along with programs focused on targets in oncology and infectious diseases. We are committed to delivering high-impact drugs to patients that address critical unmet needs and improve health outcomes. For more information, please visit our website at Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the potential and competitive advantage of the Company's boron chemistry platform; high-impact nature of the Company's clinical programs; the Company's approach to capital allocation and the availability of and plans to use non-dilutive funding, including the possibility that the U.S. government will not fund the Phase 2 and other future melioidosis trials; expectations regarding the Company's clinical trials, including initiation, enrollment, conduct and the timing of data and related announcements; the ability of non-human primate models to de-risk translation to human efficacy; market and sales potential; priority review voucher eligibility and registrational pathways; cash runway; continued global health programs; and other statements that are not historical fact. These statements are based on AN2's current estimates, expectations, plans, objectives and intentions, are not guarantees of future performance and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: AN2's ability to implement its plans for its internal boron chemistry platform and pipeline programs; timely enrollment of patients in AN2's clinical trials; disruptions at the FDA and other government agencies caused by funding shortages, staff reductions and statutory, regulatory and policy changes; AN2's ability to procure sufficient supply of its product candidates for its clinical trials; the potential for results from clinical trials to differ from preclinical, early clinical, preliminary or expected results, the ability of particular preclinical models in non-human primates to predict safety and efficacy in humans; significant adverse events, toxicities or other undesirable side effects associated with AN2's product candidates; the significant uncertainty associated with AN2's product candidates ever receiving any regulatory approvals; continued government funding of AN2's development program for melioidosis; AN2's ability to obtain, maintain or protect intellectual property rights related to its current and future product candidates; implementation of AN2's strategic plans for its business and product candidates; the sufficiency of AN2's capital resources and need for additional capital to achieve its goals; global macroeconomic conditions and global conflicts and other risks, including those described under the heading 'Risk Factors' in AN2's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These filings, when made, are available on the investor relations section of AN2's website at and on the SEC's website at Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of this date, and AN2 undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law. AN2 THERAPEUTICS, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) June 30, 2025 (unaudited) December 31, 2024 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,220 $ 21,351 Short-term investments 44,696 62,267 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,608 2,644 Long-term investments 8,301 5,021 Other assets, long-term — 804 Total assets $ 75,825 $ 92,087 Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 2,113 $ 3,317 Other current liabilities 4,870 6,921 Total liabilities 6,983 10,238 Stockholders' equity 68,842 81,849 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 75,825 $ 92,087 Expand

Rallybio Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
Rallybio Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

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time6 days ago

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Rallybio Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

NEW HAVEN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rallybio Corporation (Nasdaq: RLYB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company translating scientific advances into transformative therapies for patients with devastating rare diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and provided an update on recent company developments. 'The second quarter marked a pivotal step forward as we advanced our lead program, RLYB116, into a confirmatory PK/PD study, which is an important milestone that reflects the strength of our science and the dedication of our team. Meanwhile, the strategic divestiture of a preclinical asset underscores our commitment to disciplined portfolio management, enabling us to sharpen our focus and strengthen the balance sheet as we continue to develop transformative therapies for patients and build long-term value for shareholders,' said Stephen Uden, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Rallybio. 'With the RLYB116 confirmatory PK/PD study underway, we continue to look forward to the release of topline data from Cohort 1 and Cohort 2, expected in the third and fourth quarter of 2025, respectively.' Recent Business Highlights and Upcoming Milestones: Corporate Updates In July 2025, Rallybio announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in REV102, an ENPP1 inhibitor in preclinical development for the treatment of patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP), to its joint venture partner Recursion Pharmaceuticals (Recursion) for up to $25.0 million, including an upfront equity payment of $7.5 million and near-term milestones. The upfront payment extends Rallybio's cash runway into the middle of 2027. In addition to the upfront payment, Rallybio is eligible to receive a contingent equity payment of $12.5 million upon the initiation of additional preclinical studies, and a $5.0 million cash milestone payment in connection with the initiation of dosing in a Phase 1 clinical study, as defined in the agreement. Rallybio is also eligible to receive low single-digit royalties on all future net sales by Recursion of products comprising or incorporating certain compounds developed as part of the joint venture. In addition, Rallybio may be eligible to receive certain payments in the event of Recursion's sale of the REV102 program. RLYB116 Program Rallybio announced the initiation of dosing in the RLYB116 confirmatory clinical pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) study in June 2025. Results from Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 are anticipated in the third and fourth quarter of 2025, respectively. Data from this study are expected to demonstrate complete and sustained complement inhibition as well as improved tolerability of RLYB116. In June 2025, Rallybio also announced that the initial indication focus for RLYB116 will be on two hematologic conditions with significant unmet need: immune platelet transfusion refractoriness (PTR) and refractory antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). RLYB332 Program Rallybio continues to evaluate plans for future development of RLYB332, a long-acting, monoclonal anti-matriptase-2 antibody that has the potential to be a best-in-class treatment for diseases of iron overload. Preclinical data has demonstrated superior impact on PD parameters relative to comparator molecules, including serum iron, unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC), and transferrin saturation (TSAT). RLYB212 Program In April 2025, Rallybio announced the discontinuation of the RLYB212 program for the prevention of fetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT). The Company's decision to discontinue RLYB212 development was based on PK data from the Phase 2 clinical trial demonstrating the inability of the RLYB212 dose regimen to achieve predicted target concentrations, as well as the minimum target concentration required for efficacy. Safety follow-up of the sentinel participant in the Phase 2 trial will continue as specified in the clinical trial protocol. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Revenue: Revenue was $0.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.3 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease in revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was related to the collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson in the second quarter of 2024 and the recognition of revenue related to the collaboration's performance obligations. Research & Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses were $6.1 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $12.9 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to a decrease in development costs related to RLYB212, RLYB116 and other program candidates; offset by an increase related to payroll and personnel-related costs, largely related to the Company's workforce reduction announced in May 2025. General & Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses were $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $4.4 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease in G&A expenses was primarily due to a decrease in professional fees and other general and administrative expenses; offset by an increase related to payroll and personnel-related costs, largely related to the 2025 workforce reduction. Net Loss and Net Loss Per Common Share: Rallybio reported a net loss of $9.7 million, or $0.22 per common share, for the second quarter of 2025 compared to a net loss of $16.2 million, or $0.37 per common share, for the same period in 2024. Cash Position: As of June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $45.7 million. Rallybio expects these funds, together with the upfront payment received from the sale of REV102 to Recursion in July 2025, will be sufficient to support operations into the middle of 2027. About Rallybio Rallybio (NASDAQ: RLYB) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission to develop and commercialize life-transforming therapies for patients with severe and rare diseases. Rallybio has built a pipeline of promising product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with unmet medical need in areas of complement dysregulation and hematology. The Company's lead program, RLYB116, is a differentiated C5 inhibitor with the potential to treat diseases of complement dysregulation, with an initial focus on immune platelet transfusion refractoriness (PTR) and refractory antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Rallybio's pipeline also includes RLYB332, a preclinical long-acting matriptase-2 antibody for the treatment of diseases of iron overload. Rallybio is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and currently available information. All statements, other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as 'may,' 'will,' 'should,' 'expect,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'could,' 'intend,' 'target,' 'project,' 'contemplate,' 'believe,' 'estimate,' 'predict,' 'potential' or 'continue' or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the timing of data for the RLYB116 confirmatory PK/PD study, including data for Cohorts 1 and 2, whether the PK/PD confirmatory study will demonstrate improved tolerability and complete and sustained complement inhibition, the potential commercial opportunity for RLYB116, the Company's eligibility for certain future payments in connection with the Company's sale to Recursion of the REV102 program, and the Company's cash runway. The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions and are based largely on management's current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that management believes may affect Rallybio's business, financial condition and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, our ability to successfully conduct our clinical trials, including the RLYB116 PK/PD confirmatory study, and complete such clinical trials and obtain results on our expected timelines, or at all, whether our cash resources will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements and whether we will be successful raising additional capital, our ability to enter into strategic partnerships or other arrangements, competition from other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, and those risks and uncertainties described in Rallybio's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Rallybio's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, and subsequent filings with the SEC. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur and actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (in thousands) JUNE 30, 2025 DECEMBER 31, 2024 Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 45,749 $ 65,511 Total assets 51,003 68,108 Total liabilities 5,039 6,454 Total stockholders' equity 45,964 61,654 Expand

Rallybio to sell interest in REV102 to Recursion Pharmaceuticals for up to $25M
Rallybio to sell interest in REV102 to Recursion Pharmaceuticals for up to $25M

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Rallybio to sell interest in REV102 to Recursion Pharmaceuticals for up to $25M

Rallybio (RLYB) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in REV102, an ENPP1 inhibitor in preclinical development for the treatment of patients with hypophosphatasia, to joint venture partner Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX) for up to $25M, including an upfront equity payment of $7.5M and near term milestones. With the upfront payment, Rallybio expects its cash runway to extend into mid-2027. The REV102 program originated from a joint venture between Rallybio and Recursion focused on the discovery and development of novel, orally available small molecule inhibitors of ENPP1 for the treatment of patients with HPP. The lead candidate from the joint venture, REV102, entered into IND-enabling studies in early 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, Rallybio is eligible to receive certain payments, including $7.5M in upfront equity, a contingent equity payment of $12.5M upon the initiation of additional preclinical studies, and a $5M milestone payment in connection with the initiation of dosing in a Phase 1 clinical study, as defined in the agreement. Rallybio is also eligible to receive low single-digit royalties on all future net sales by Recursion. In addition, Rallybio may be eligible to receive certain payments in the event of Recursion's sale of the REV102 program. Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on RLYB: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue Recursion Pharmaceuticals acquires full rights to hypophosphatasia drug REV102 Rallybio Finalizes Employment Agreement with CMO Rallybio's FNAIT Study: A Closer Look at HPA-1a Alloimmunization Rallybio's Phase 2 Study on RLYB212: A Potential Game-Changer for Pregnant Women at Risk Rallybio initiates dosing in RLYB116 study Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

Rallybio Stock (RLYB) Rockets 25% on a Recursion Pharmaceuticals Agreement
Rallybio Stock (RLYB) Rockets 25% on a Recursion Pharmaceuticals Agreement

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time09-07-2025

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Rallybio Stock (RLYB) Rockets 25% on a Recursion Pharmaceuticals Agreement

Rallybio (RLYB) stock rallied on Tuesday after the clinical-stage biotechnology company reached an agreement with Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXRX). This saw Recursion Pharmaceuticals agree to acquire full interest in the two companies' joint ENPP1 inhibitor program, REV102, as well as a connected backup molecule. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. REV102 is a program designed to treat hypophosphatasia (HPP). This is a rare and debilitating genetic disorder that causes metabolic bone disease due to mutations in the ALPL gene. The issue results in a lack of alkaline phosphatase enzyme, which is needed for proper bone and tooth mineralization. Recursion Pharmaceuticals has agreed to an upfront payment of $7.5 million in equity to Rallybio, a contingent equity payment of $12.5 million when preclinical studies start, and a $5 million milestone payment when a Phase 1 trial begins. Rallybio will also receive low single-digit royalties on all future net sales by Recursion and potential payments if Recursion Pharmaceuticals sells REV102. Rallybio Stock Movement Today Rallybio stock was up 26.65% during pre-market trading on Tuesday, following a 2.31% rally yesterday. Even so, the shares have fallen 65.54% year-to-date and 73.61% over the past 12 months. Today's rally came with heavy trading, as some 34 million shares changed hands, compared to a three-month daily average of roughly 241,000 units. Is Rallybio Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Rallybio is Hold, based on three Hold ratings over the past three months. With that comes an aver age RLYB stock price target of $7, representing a potential 1,956.4% upside for the shares.

Here's Why Shares in Recursion Pharmaceuticals Surged Today
Here's Why Shares in Recursion Pharmaceuticals Surged Today

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time08-07-2025

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Here's Why Shares in Recursion Pharmaceuticals Surged Today

Recursion Pharmaceuticals is now the sole owner of a drug in its pipeline. The deal de-risks the company's pipeline by removing uncertainty; however, there's still a long way to go before REV102 is commercialized. 10 stocks we like better than Recursion Pharmaceuticals › Shares in biotech company Recursion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: RXRX) surged by more than 12% by 11 a.m. ET today. The move is due to a de-risking event in its drug discovery pipeline. The de-risking event relates to the acquisition of the 50% interest in an ENPP1 inhibitor program (REV102) that it didn't own from Rallybio (NASDAQ: RLYB). REV102 is being developed to treat hypophosphatasia (HPP) -- a rare and debilitating genetic disorder that affects bone development. According to Recursion, "HPP is a devastating genetic disorder affecting over 7,800 diagnosed patients across the U.S. and major European countries." It targets an enzyme, ENPP1, whose inhibition is believed to help treat HPP. Until today, Recursion and Rallybio have had a joint venture to develop ENPP1 inhibitors, which have resulted in REV102, still in the preclinical stage of development. The deal is good news for both companies. Focusing on Rallybio, the company will receive: Some much-needed cash in the form of $7.5 million in up-front equity An equity payment of $12.5 million if REV102 undertakes additional preclinical trials A $5 million milestone payment after initiation of dosing in a phase 1 study Low-single-digit royalties on future sales of REV102 Meanwhile, Recursion gains full ownership of REV102 and can now develop the drug without worrying about Rallybio's consideration of the matter. The agreement helps de-risk the development of REV102 and removes uncertainty around it in connection with Rallybio's financial condition. That's a plus and adds value to Recursion's pipeline, even if REV102 is in a very early stage of development. Before you buy stock in Recursion Pharmaceuticals, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Recursion Pharmaceuticals wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $695,481!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $969,935!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 1,053% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 179% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of July 7, 2025 Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Here's Why Shares in Recursion Pharmaceuticals Surged Today was originally published by The Motley Fool Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

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