Nuvation Bio Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
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Successfully started 70 patients on IBTROZI as of July 31, 2025, approximately seven weeks after
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® added taletrectinib (IBTROZI) as a Preferred Option to Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for advanced ROS1+ NSCLC on June 20, 2025
Strong balance sheet with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of
Company to host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET
“With FDA approval of IBTROZI, we’re proud of our swift evolution into a commercial‐stage company executing across functions to deliver a differentiated therapy to 70 patients in just seven weeks,� said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvation Bio. “Since our launch, we have had the opportunity to make a difference for patients at all different stages of their journey with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC, including those who are TKI-naïve, those who have progressed on another TKI or early-line treatment, and those who have switched from prior therapy due to tolerability issues or desire for a brain-penetrant, next generation ROS1 TKI. We were also very pleased by the incredibly rapid designation of taletrectinib (IBTROZI) as a preferred option in the NCCN guidelines for advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC across lines of therapy. This recommendation is driven by IBTROZI’s efficacy, safety, and once-daily dosing that further underscore its potential to redefine the standard of care.�
Dr. Hung continued, “Meanwhile, we’re advancing our broader pipeline with urgency, moving safusidenib toward one or more pivotal trials in IDH1-mutant glioma and advancing NUV-1511 through an early study in advanced solid tumors. We look forward to sharing our progress from these programs later this year.�
Second Quarter 2025 and Recent Corporate Highlights:
IBTROZI (taletrectinib), ROS1 inhibitor: Advanced ROS1+ NSCLC
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In June 2025, the Company received
U.S. FDA for IBTROZI (taletrectinib) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ NSCLC. - As of July 31, 2025, 70 patients have started treatment with IBTROZI, driven by prescriptions from over 50 different prescribers across community centers, academic centers, and integrated delivery networks.
- In June 2025, the Company announced that taletrectinib (IBTROZI) has been in the latest National Comprehensive Cancer Network® Clinical Practice Guidelines (NCCN Guidelines®) in Oncology for NSCLC, updated on June 20. Specifically, the NCCN Guidelines® now include taletrectinib (IBTROZI) as a Preferred Agent for both first-line and subsequent therapy for ROS1+ NSCLC, including specific recommendations for those with brain metastases and resistance mutations.
- In May 2025, the Company presented new data from a matching-adjusted indirect comparison study evaluating IBTROZI versus entrectinib in ROS1+ NSCLC in a poster session at ISPOR 2025, the Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research’s annual conference, demonstrating significantly improved outcomes for IBTROZI in TKI-naïve ROS1+ NSCLC.
Safusidenib, mIDH1 inhibitor: Diffuse IDH1-mutant glioma
- The Company published an updated trial design of the randomized in diffuse IDH1-mutant glioma, which will now evaluate maintenance treatment with safusidenib against placebo in high grade IDH1-mutant glioma.
- Discussions with the FDA regarding registration-enabling trials of safusidenib are ongoing, and the Company plans to provide additional updates in the second half of 2025.
NUV-1511, drug-drug conjugate (DDC): Advanced solid tumors
- The Company expects to provide an update from the Phase 1/2 dose escalation study of NUV-1511 in the second half of 2025.
Corporate Updates
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In June 2025, the Company received
as part of non-dilutive financing agreements with Sagard Healthcare Partners, including$200 million in royalty interest financing and$150 million under a term loan following$50 million U.S. FDA approval of IBTROZI. The Company has access to an additional under the term loan at its option until June 30, 2026.$50 million
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
As of June 30, 2025, Nuvation Bio had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of
Product Revenue, Net
On June 11, 2025, we announced that the FDA approved IBTROZI (taletrectinib) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC�). To date, our only source of product revenue has been from the
Collaboration and License Agreements Revenue
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, collaboration and license agreements revenue was
Operating Expenses
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, research and development expenses were
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, selling, general, and administrative expenses were
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, Nuvation Bio reported a net loss of
Conference Call and Webcast
Nuvation Bio will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results and business updates for the second quarter of 2025.
Investors and the general public are invited to listen to the live webcast and may register on the section of the Nuvation Bio website. To access the live conference call, participants can dial +1 833-470-1428 (
About ROS1+ NSCLC
Each year, more than one million people globally are diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common form of lung cancer. It is estimated that approximately
About IBTROZI
IBTROZI is an oral, potent, central nervous system-active, selective, next-generation ROS1 inhibitor therapy approved for the treatment of adult patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer. Learn more at IBTROZI.com.
About the TRUST Clinical Program
The TRUST clinical program evaluating IBTROZI for the treatment of adult patients with advanced ROS1+ NSCLC included two Phase 2 single-arm pivotal studies: TRUST-I (NCT04395677) in
Indication
IBTROZI is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR IBTROZITM (taletrectinib)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Hepatotoxicity: Hepatotoxicity, including drug-induced liver injury and fatal adverse reactions, can occur.
Increased AST or ALT each led to dose interruption in
Concurrent elevations in AST or ALT �3 times the ULN and total bilirubin �2 times the ULN, with normal alkaline phosphatase, occurred in
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)/Pneumonitis: Severe, life-threatening, or fatal ILD or pneumonitis can occur. ILD/pneumonitis occurred in
ILD/pneumonitis led to dose interruption in
QTc Interval Prolongation: QTc interval prolongation can occur, which can increase the risk for ventricular tachyarrhythmias (e.g., torsades de pointes) or sudden death. IBTROZI prolongs the QTc interval in a concentration-dependent manner.
In patients who received IBTROZI and underwent at least one post baseline ECG, QTcF increase of >60 msec compared to baseline and QTcF >500 msec occurred in
Significant QTc interval prolongation may occur when IBTROZI is taken with food, strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors, and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc. Administer IBTROZI on an empty stomach. Avoid concomitant use with strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors and/or drugs with a known potential to prolong QTc.�
Hyperuricemia: Hyperuricemia can occur and was reported in
Myalgia with Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) Elevation: Myalgia with or without CPK elevation can occur. Myalgia occurred in
Concurrent myalgia with increased CPK within a 7-day time period occurred in
Skeletal Fractures: IBTROZI can increase the risk of fractures. ROS1 inhibitors as a class have been associated with skeletal fractures.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on literature, animal studies, and its mechanism of action, IBTROZI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Among patients who received IBTROZI, the most frequently reported adverse reactions (�
DRUG INTERACTIONS
- Strong and Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors/CYP3A Inducers and Drugs that Prolong the QTc Interval: Avoid concomitant use.
- Gastric Acid Reducing Agents: Avoid concomitant use with PPIs and H2 receptor antagonists. If an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer locally acting antacids at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking IBTROZI.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Pregnancy: Please see important information in Warnings and Precautions under Embryo-Fetal Toxicity. �
- Lactation: Advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 3 weeks after the last dose.
- Effect on Fertility: Based on findings in animals, IBTROZI may impair fertility in males and females. The effects on animal fertility were reversible.
- Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of IBTROZI in pediatric patients has not been established.
- Photosensitivity: IBTROZI can cause photosensitivity. Advise patients to minimize sun exposure and to use sun protection, including broad-spectrum sunscreen, during treatment and for at least 5 days after discontinuation.
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About Nuvation Bio
Nuvation Bio is a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment with the goal of developing therapies that create a profound, positive impact on patients� lives. Our diverse pipeline includes taletrectinib (IBTROZI�), a next-generation ROS1 inhibitor; safusidenib, a brain-penetrant IDH1 inhibitor; NUV-1511, an innovative drug-drug conjugate (DDC) designed for targeted cancer treatment; and NUV-868, a BD2-selective BET inhibitor.
Nuvation Bio was founded in 2018 by biopharma industry veteran David Hung, M.D., who previously founded Medivation, Inc., which brought to patients one of the world’s leading prostate cancer medicines. Nuvation Bio has offices in
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as “believe,� “may,� “will,� “estimate,� “continue,� “anticipate,� “intend,� “expect,� “should,� “would,� “plan,� “predict,� “potential,� “seem,� “seek,� “future,� “outlook� and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding IBTROZI’S therapeutic and commercial potential, our expectations for the advancement of our clinical programs including safusidenib and NUV-1511, our expectations regarding regulatory and reimbursement developments, and the strength of Nuvation Bio’s balance sheet. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management team of Nuvation Bio and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the challenges associated with conducting drug discovery and commercialization, and initiating or conducting clinical studies due to, among other things, difficulties or delays in the regulatory process, enrolling subjects or manufacturing or acquiring necessary products; the emergence or worsening of adverse events or other undesirable side effects; risks associated with preliminary and interim data, which may not be representative of more mature data; physician and patient behavior; and competitive developments. Risks and uncertainties facing Nuvation Bio are described more fully in its Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2025 under the heading “Risk Factors,� and other documents that Nuvation Bio has filed or will file with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Nuvation Bio disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, supplement or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release.
NUVATION BIO INC. and Subsidiaries | |||||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
Unaudited | |||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2025 |
|
2024 |
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Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
247,970 |
|
$ |
35,723 |
|
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit loss of $nil and nil, respectively |
|
2,693 |
|
|
12,722 |
|
|
Inventory |
|
552 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
8,257 |
|
|
7,271 |
|
|
Marketable securities |
|
359,752 |
|
|
466,969 |
|
|
Interest receivable on marketable securities |
|
3,984 |
|
|
3,570 |
|
|
Total current assets |
|
623,208 |
|
|
526,255 |
|
|
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
|
615 |
|
|
586 |
|
|
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of |
|
12,145 |
|
|
4,622 |
|
|
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
|
4,641 |
|
|
2,402 |
|
|
Other non-current assets |
|
6,616 |
|
|
6,761 |
|
|
Total assets | $ |
647,225 |
|
$ |
540,626 |
|
|
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ |
22,419 |
|
$ |
6,348 |
|
|
Current operating lease liabilities |
|
1,808 |
|
|
1,663 |
|
|
Contract liabilities, current portion |
|
9,725 |
|
|
11,117 |
|
|
Liability related to revenue interest financing agreement |
|
2,823 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Short-term borrowings |
|
5,583 |
|
|
6,283 |
|
|
Accrued expenses |
|
23,998 |
|
|
32,833 |
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
66,356 |
|
|
58,244 |
|
|
Warrant liability |
|
2,350 |
|
|
2,053 |
|
|
Contract liabilities, net of current portion |
|
12,459 |
|
|
15,572 |
|
|
Non-current operating lease liabilities |
|
3,399 |
|
|
969 |
|
|
Non-current liability related to revenue interest financing agreement, net of current portion and deferred financing costs of |
|
142,780 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Long-term borrowings, net of current portion and deferred financing costs of |
|
46,974 |
|
|
- |
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
274,318 |
|
|
76,838 |
|
|
Stockholders' equity | |||||||
Class A and Class B common stock and additional paid in capital, |
|||||||
(Class A 1,000,000,000, Class B 60,000,000) shares authorized as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, | |||||||
342,233,563 (Class A 341,233,563, Class B 1,000,000) and 337,837,872 (Class A 336,837,872, Class B 1,000,000) | |||||||
shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively |
|
1,396,220 |
|
|
1,373,958 |
|
|
Accumulated deficit |
|
(1,022,986 |
) |
|
(910,743 |
) |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
(327 |
) |
|
573 |
|
|
Total stockholders' equity |
|
372,907 |
|
|
463,788 |
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ |
647,225 |
|
$ |
540,626 |
|
NUVATION BIO INC. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Revenues: | |||||||||||||||
Product revenue, net | $ |
1,238 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
1,238 |
|
$ |
1,435 |
|
|||
Collaboration and license agreements revenue |
|
3,595 |
|
|
1,435 |
|
|
6,679 |
|
||||||
Total revenues |
|
4,833 |
|
|
1,435 |
|
|
7,917 |
|
|
1,435 |
|
|||
Cost of revenue |
|
2,576 |
|
|
1,347 |
|
|
4,670 |
|
|
1,347 |
|
|||
Gross profit |
|
2,257 |
|
|
88 |
|
|
3,247 |
|
|
88 |
|
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Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development |
|
27,362 |
|
|
29,247 |
|
|
51,963 |
|
|
42,089 |
|
|||
Acquired in-process research and development |
|
- |
|
|
425,070 |
|
|
- |
|
|
425,070 |
|
|||
Selling, general and administrative |
|
38,484 |
|
|
16,156 |
|
|
73,877 |
|
|
23,513 |
|
|||
Total operating expenses |
|
65,846 |
|
|
470,473 |
|
|
125,840 |
|
|
490,672 |
|
|||
Loss from operations |
|
(63,589 |
) |
|
(470,385 |
) |
|
(122,593 |
) |
|
(490,584 |
) |
|||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
Interest income |
|
4,780 |
|
|
7,144 |
|
|
10,101 |
|
|
14,274 |
|
|||
Interest expense |
|
(421 |
) |
|
(132 |
) |
|
(475 |
) |
|
(132 |
) |
|||
Investment advisory fees |
|
(182 |
) |
|
(247 |
) |
|
(385 |
) |
|
(512 |
) |
|||
Change in fair value of warrant liability |
|
454 |
|
|
1,135 |
|
|
(297 |
) |
|
(324 |
) |
|||
AG˹ٷized (loss) gain on marketable s ecurities |
|
(1 |
) |
|
(7 |
) |
|
2 |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|||
Net loss on disposal of fixed assets |
|
(34 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
(34 |
) |
|
- |
|
|||
Other (expense) income |
|
(14 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
1,438 |
|
|
- |
|
|||
Total other income (expense), net |
|
4,582 |
|
|
7,893 |
|
|
10,350 |
|
|
13,300 |
|
|||
Loss before income taxes |
|
(59,007 |
) |
|
(462,492 |
) |
|
(112,243 |
) |
|
(477,284 |
) |
|||
Provision for income taxes |
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|
- |
|
|||
Net loss | $ |
(59,007 |
) |
$ |
(462,492 |
) |
$ |
(112,243 |
) |
$ |
(477,284 |
) |
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders | |||||||||||||||
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ |
(0.17 |
) |
$ |
(1.89 |
) |
$ |
(0.33 |
) |
$ |
(2.06 |
) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
|
340,746 |
|
|
244,738 |
|
|
339,685 |
|
|
231,893 |
|
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Comprehensive loss: | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ |
(59,007 |
) |
$ |
(462,492 |
) |
$ |
(112,243 |
) |
$ |
(477,284 |
) |
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Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes: | |||||||||||||||
Currency translation adjustment |
|
(646 |
) |
|
148 |
|
|
(182 |
) |
|
148 |
|
|||
Change in unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities |
|
(225 |
) |
|
(245 |
) |
|
(718 |
) |
|
(1,595 |
) |
|||
Comprehensive loss | $ |
(59,878 |
) |
$ |
(462,589 |
) |
$ |
(113,143 |
) |
$ |
(478,731 |
) |
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