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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cytokinetics to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that members of the Company's management team are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM Eastern Time at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York, NY. Interested parties may access the live webcast of the fireside chat by visiting the Investors & Media section of the Cytokinetics website at The webcast replay will be archived on the Cytokinetics website for 90 days following the conclusion of the event. About Cytokinetics Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. Cytokinetics is readying for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization of aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor, following positive results from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in additional clinical trials enrolling patients with obstructive and non-obstructive HCM. In addition, Cytokinetics is developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator, in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), CK-586, a cardiac myosin inhibitor with a mechanism of action distinct from aficamten, for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and CK-089, a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired skeletal muscle function. For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act's Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics' and its partners' research and development activities of Cytokinetics' product candidates. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics' business outlined in Cytokinetics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics' actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries. Contact:Cytokinetics Diane WeiserSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairs(415) 290-7757Error 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
Business Insider
18-05-2025
- Health
- Business Insider
Cytokinetics presents additional data related to Aficamten
Cytokinetics (CYTK) announced that additional data arising from two analyses from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and results from a real-world analysis related to non-obstructive HCM were presented at the European Society of Cardiology Heart Failure 2025 Congress. The results from an analysis of the efficacy of aficamten in patients with obstructive HCM and mild symptoms in SEQUOIA-HCM were also simultaneously published in The European Heart Journal. Effect of Aficamten in Patients with Mild Symptoms and Moderate-to-Severe Symptoms : At the end of the treatment period, 54% of patients with mild symptoms and 36% of patients with moderate-to-severe symptoms were asymptomatic. Additionally, more than half of patients in both groups had an improvement of at least one NYHA Functional Class. Improvements in resting and Valsalva left ventricular outflow tract gradients and NT-proBNP also did not differ significantly between the two groups. The safety and tolerability profile of aficamten was similar to placebo in both subgroups. These data indicate that, in SEQUOIA-HCM, the effect of aficamten was observed independent of baseline symptom burden in patients with obstructive HCM. Effect of Aficamten in Patients with Obstructive HCM Consistent Across Geographic Regions: The effect of aficamten on the primary endpoint of change in pVO2 and all secondary endpoints was consistent, with no significant differences across regions.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cytokinetics Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that on May 15, 2025 it granted stock options to purchase an aggregate of 40,275 shares of common stock and 27,144 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will be settled in shares of common stock upon vesting to 5 employees, whose employment commenced in April and May, 2025, as a material inducement to their employment. The RSUs will vest over 3 years, with 40% of the RSUs vesting on the first anniversary of the applicable grant date, an additional 40% of the RSUs vesting on the second anniversary of the grant date and the final 20% vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date, in each case, subject to each respective employee's continued service with the Company. The stock options that were granted are subject to an exercise price of $29.84 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on May 15, 2025, and will vest over 4 years, with 1/4th of the shares underlying the employee's option vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the remaining shares thereafter vesting in monthly installments at a rate of 1/48th of the shares underlying such stock options over the subsequent 36 months, subject to each respective employee's continued service with the Company. The stock options have a 10-year term. These awards are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreements pursuant to which the awards were granted. The stock options and RSUs were granted as material inducements to employment in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology to advance a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. Cytokinetics is readying for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization of aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor following positive results from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in additional clinical trials enrolling patients with obstructive and non-obstructive HCM. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator, in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), CK-586, a cardiac myosin inhibitor with a mechanism of action distinct from aficamten, for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and CK-089, a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired skeletal muscle function. For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act's Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics' and its partners' research and development activities of Cytokinetics' product candidates. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics' business outlined in Cytokinetics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission particularly under the caption 'Risk Factors' in Cytokinetics' latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics' actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries. Contact:CytokineticsDiane WeiserSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairs(415) 290-7757Error 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
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
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Cytokinetics to Announce Fourth Quarter Results on February 27, 2025
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that it is scheduled to report fourth quarter results on February 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Following the announcement, Cytokinetics' senior management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss operational and financial results and the company's outlook for the future. The conference call will be simultaneously webcast and can be accessed from the Investors & Media section of Cytokinetics' website at The live audio of the conference call can also be accessed by telephone by registering in advance at the following link: Cytokinetics Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call. Upon registration, participants will receive a dial-in number and a unique passcode to access the call. An archived replay of the webcast will be available via Cytokinetics' website for six months. About Cytokinetics Cytokinetics is a late-stage, muscle biology specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing muscle biology-directed drug candidates as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, Cytokinetics is intent on meaningfully improving the lives of patients through global access to innovative medicines. Cytokinetics is readying for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization of aficamten, a potential next-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor following positive results from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in additional clinical trials enrolling patients with obstructive and non-obstructive HCM. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator, in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), CK-586, a cardiac myosin inhibitor with a mechanism of action distinct from aficamten, for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and CK-089, a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired skeletal muscle function. For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the 'Act'). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act's Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics' and its partners' research and development activities of Cytokinetics' product candidates. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics' business outlines in Cytokinetics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics' actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries. Contact:Cytokinetics Diane WeiserSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairs(415) 290-7757
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cytokinetics Names Robert E. Landry to Board of Directors
Appointment Deepens Financial and Operational Expertise of Board as Company Approaches Potential Commercialization SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced the appointment of Robert E. Landry to its Board of Directors. Mr. Landry brings over three decades of financial and operational expertise in the pharmaceutical industry, most recently having served as the Chief Financial Officer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. for 11 years. 'We are pleased to have Bob join our Board as we approach a key shareholder value inflection point for the company and prepare for the potential approval and launch of our first medicine,' said Robert I. Blum, Cytokinetics' President and Chief Executive Officer. 'His extensive career in finance and expertise spanning financial engineering, capital allocation and efficiencies, tax strategy and treasury management will be important as we advance toward commercialization. His leadership at Regeneron, guiding the company's global scaling, while maintaining disciplined spending and a steadfast commitment to innovation in research and development, aligns with our vision at Cytokinetics of becoming a fully integrated company achieving sustainable growth.' In his role as Chief Financial Officer at Regeneron, Mr. Landry was responsible for all financial operations as well as investor relations, information technology, competitive intelligence and global non-manufacturing facilities, helping guide the company as it grew substantially in market capitalization and workforce over more than a decade. During his tenure he oversaw two public acquisitions, Checkmate Pharmaceuticals and Decibel Therapeutics, and established affiliates around the world. Prior to joining Regeneron, Mr. Landry spent 25 years at Wyeth and Pfizer Inc., where he held numerous corporate and operational roles including Corporate Treasurer, Senior Vice President of Finance, Director of Pharmaceutical Marketing and Sales, and Chief Financial Officer of Wyeth Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Landry started his career at Coopers & Lybrand, now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He was a Certified Public Accountant in New York and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame. About Cytokinetics Cytokinetics is a late-stage, muscle biology specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing muscle biology-directed drug candidates as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, Cytokinetics is intent on meaningfully improving the lives of patients through global access to innovative medicines. Cytokinetics is readying for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization of aficamten, a potential next-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor following positive results from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in additional clinical trials enrolling patients with obstructive and non-obstructive HCM. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator, in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), CK-586, a cardiac myosin inhibitor with a mechanism of action distinct from aficamten, for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and CK-089, a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired skeletal muscle function. For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the 'Act'). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act's Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics' and its partners' research and development activities of Cytokinetics' product candidates. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics' business outlines in Cytokinetics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics' actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries. Contact: Cytokinetics Diane Weiser
