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Kane Biotech Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

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Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE) reported challenging Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue declining to $27,997 from $620,437 in Q2 2024, primarily due to the sale of its animal health business. The company posted a net loss of $(348,541), improved from $(1,215,996) in the previous year.

Key developments include the election of three new directors to the board, termination of the ProgenaCare distribution agreement, and conversion of a $1 million insider loan into a convertible debenture. The company faces challenges with a PrairiesCan default notice for approximately $1.4 million outstanding.

Kane continues to advance its wound care initiatives, presenting preclinical data at major conferences and conducting clinical case studies for its revyve® portfolio, while seeking new US distribution partners.

Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE) ha comunicato risultati finanziari difficili per il secondo trimestre 2025, con ricavi scesi a $27.997 rispetto a $620.437 nel Q2 2024, principalmente a seguito della cessione del business per la salute animale. La società ha registrato una perdita netta di $(348.541), migliorata rispetto a $(1.215.996) dell’anno precedente.

Tra gli sviluppi principali: l’elezione di tre nuovi amministratori, la risoluzione dell’accordo di distribuzione con ProgenaCare e la conversione di un prestito interno da $1 milione in un’obbligazione convertibile. La società deve inoltre affrontare una notifica di inadempienza da PrairiesCan per circa $1,4 milioni ancora dovuti.

Kane prosegue con le attività nel settore della cura delle ferite, presentando dati preclinici a importanti conferenze e conducendo studi clinici di casi per la linea revyve®, oltre a cercare nuovi partner distributivi negli Stati Uniti.

Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE) informó resultados financieros difíciles en el segundo trimestre de 2025, con ingresos que cayeron a $27,997 desde $620,437 en el Q2 de 2024, principalmente por la venta de su negocio de salud animal. La compañía registró una pérdida neta de $(348,541), mejorando respecto a $(1,215,996) del año anterior.

Desarrollos clave incluyen la elección de tres nuevos directores al consejo, la terminación del acuerdo de distribución con ProgenaCare y la conversión de un préstamo interno de $1 millón en un pagaré convertible. Además, la compañía enfrenta una notificación de incumplimiento de PrairiesCan por aproximadamente $1.4 millones pendientes.

Kane sigue avanzando en sus iniciativas de cuidado de heridas, presentando datos preclínicos en conferencias importantes y llevando a cabo estudios clínicos de casos para su portafolio revyve®, mientras busca nuevos socios de distribución en EE. UU.

Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE)� 2025� 2분기 실적� 부진했다고 발표했습니다. 매출은 동물 건강 사업 매각� 영향으로 2024� 2분기� $620,437에서 $27,997� 감소했습니다. 순손실은 $(348,541)� 집계되어 전년� $(1,215,996)에서 개선되었습니�.

주요 사항으로� 이사회에 신임 이사 3� 선임, ProgenaCare 유통 계약 해지, 그리� $100� 내부대�� 전환사채화가 있습니다. 또한 � $140만의 미지급액� 대� PrairiesCan� 채무불이� 통지� 받고 있는 상황입니�.

Kane� 상처 치료 분야에서 전임� 데이터를 주요 학회에서 발표하고 revyve® 포트폴리오의 임상 사례 연구� 진행하는 � 연구� 지속하� 한편, 미국 � 신규 유통 파트너를 모색하고 있습니다.

Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE) a publié des résultats financiers difficiles pour le deuxième trimestre 2025 : le chiffre d’affaires a chuté à 27 997 $ contre 620 437 $ au T2 2024, principalement en raison de la vente de son activité santé animale. La société a enregistré une perte nette de (348 541 $), en amélioration par rapport à (1 215 996 $) l’année précédente.

Parmi les faits marquants : l’élection de trois nouveaux administrateurs, la résiliation de l’accord de distribution avec ProgenaCare et la conversion d’un prêt interne de 1 M$ en une débenture convertible. La société fait également face à un avis de défaut de PrairiesCan concernant environ 1,4 M$ impayés.

Kane poursuit le développement de ses initiatives en soins des plaies, présentant des données précliniques lors de conférences majeures et réalisant des études de cas cliniques pour sa gamme revyve®, tout en recherchant de nouveaux partenaires de distribution aux États-Unis.

Kane Biotech (TSX-V:KNE) meldete schwierige Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025: Der Umsatz sank auf $27.997 gegenüber $620.437 im Q2 2024, hauptsächlich infolge des Verkaufs des Geschäftsbereichs Tiergesundheit. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von $(348.541), eine Verbesserung gegenüber $(1.215.996) im Vorjahr.

Wesentliche Entwicklungen sind die Wahl von drei neuen Direktoren in den Vorstand, die Beendigung des Vertriebsvertrags mit ProgenaCare und die Umwandlung eines $1 Mio. Insider-Darlehens in eine wandelbare Schuldverschreibung. Zudem liegt eine Zahlungsaufforderung von PrairiesCan wegen etwa $1,4 Mio. ausstehenden Forderungen vor.

Kane treibt weiterhin seine Wundversorgungsprojekte voran, stellte präklinische Daten auf wichtigen Konferenzen vor und führt klinische Fallstudien für das revyve®-Portfolio durch, während nach neuen Vertriebspartnern in den USA gesucht wird.

Positive
  • Net loss improved significantly to $(348,541) from $(1,215,996) year-over-year
  • Operating expenses reduced substantially from $1,463,397 to $229,930
  • Board strengthened with three new qualified directors
  • $1M insider loan converted to long-term convertible debenture due 2030
  • Advancing clinical case series studies for revyve portfolio
Negative
  • Revenue declined drastically to $27,997 from $620,437 year-over-year
  • Gross profit turned negative at $(45,526) compared to $360,490 in Q2 2024
  • Received default notice from PrairiesCan for $1.4M outstanding debt
  • Terminated exclusive distribution agreement with ProgenaCare due to material breaches

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE) (“Kane Biotech�, “Kane� or the “Company�) today announced its second quarter 2025 financial results.

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights (Comparatives exclude discontinued STEM Animal Health “STEM� Operations):

  • Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2025 was $27,997 compared to $620,437 in the three months ended June 30, 2024. Almost all revenue recorded in the comparative quarter was related to the Company’s animal health business that was sold in the second quarter of 2024.
  • Gross profit (loss) for the second quarter of 2025 was $(45,526), compared to a gross profit of $360,490 for the second quarter of 2024.
  • Total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 were $229,930 compared to $1,463,397 for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The reduction in operating expenses is due primarily to a reduction in staff, a reversal of accrued bonuses, expense recovery associated with previously awarded restricted share units and a one-time adjustment to legal expenses in the current period as well as contract research expenditures related to the Company’s revyve® Antimicrobial Wound Gel product development that were incurred in the comparative period.
  • Net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $(348,541) compared to a net loss of $(1,215,996) for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Kane Biotech's June 30, 2025 Financial Statements and the Management Discussion and Analysis with regards thereto are now available on SEDAR+ and the Company’s website.

Corporate Update:

At its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on June 25, 2025, three new directors, Ms. Anne Greven, Mr. Shameze Rampertab and Dr. David Kideckel, were elected along with the reelection of three existing directors, Mr. Philip Renaud, Dr. John Coleman and Dr. Robert Huizinga, to the board of directors. Biographies of all directors are available on Kane’s website.

On August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Rampertab as Chair of the Audit and Compensation Committee and Ms. Greven as Chair of the Governance & Nomination & Governance Committee. The Board also designated Mr. Coleman as Lead Independent Director to enhance independent oversight.

Kane Biotech recently presented novel preclinical data and clinical case observations at two major North American wound care conferences: Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) 44th National Conference (May 21�25, 2025), and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) Spring Conference (April 30–May 4, 2025). The publications can be found .

Kane continues to engage with key wound care and burn specialists in the United States and is completing a revyve clinical case series program that is being conducted by these specialists. Kane expects to generate additional clinical data and anticipates presenting results at future medical meetings in 2025 and 2026.

In Q2, 2025, the Company terminated its exclusive distribution agreement with ProgenaCare due to material breaches of the agreement. Management has commenced discussions with potential new distributors. The Company has already mobilized its US-labelled inventory to a distribution center in the US to facilitate shipments to future US distribution partners.

Kane Biotech recently completed the conversion of an unsecured demand loan of $1 million from an insider of the Company into a $1 million principal amount 3% unsecured convertible debenture that is due on June 26, 2030.

The Company recently received a notice of default from Prairies Economic Development Canada (‘PrairiesCan�) relating to approximately $1.4 million that remains outstanding on the original $2.5 million amount under the Contribution Agreement. Management has engaged with PrairiesCan regarding rescheduling certain of the remaining payments with the intention of making good on the outstanding balance.

“We are continuing to execute on the plan laid out at our last AGM. With key U.S. case series studies now underway, we anticipate generating compelling clinical evidence. Our presentations at recent wound care conferences generated meaningful engagement with both clinicians and potential partners, highlighting the market potential for our revyve portfolio. We are continuing our efforts to create meaningful distributor networks in the US. Corporately, the refreshing of our Board by the addition of three highly qualified directors strengthens our strategic capabilities at a pivotal stage of the company’s growth,� said Dr. Robert Huizinga, Interim CEO. “We believe these efforts will support adoption and accelerate commercialization of revyve while driving long-term shareholder value.�

About Kane Biotech

Kane Biotech is developing novel wound care treatments that disrupt biofilms and transform healing outcomes. Biofilms are one of the main contributors to antibiotic resistance in wounds which results in serious clinical outcomes and significant cost. revyve® addresses both biofilms and wound bacteria. revyve® Antimicrobial Wound Gel and revyve® Antimicrobial Wound Gel Spray are US FDA 510(k) cleared. revyve® Antimicrobial Wound Gel is Health Canada approved. To learn more about revyve, visit .

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Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain statements regarding Kane Biotech Inc. that constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities law. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks relating to the Company’s: (a) financial condition, including lack of significant revenues to date and reliance on equity and other financing; (b) business, including its early stage of development, government regulation, market acceptance for its products, rapid technological change and dependence on key personnel; (c) intellectual property including the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property and dependence on its strategic partners; and (d) capital structure, including its lack of dividends on its common shares, volatility of the market price of its common shares and public company costs. Further information about these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the disclosure documents filed by the Company with applicable securities regulatory authorities, available at . The Company cautions that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results is not󲹳ܲپ.


FAQ

What were Kane Biotech's (KNBIF) Q2 2025 financial results?

Kane reported revenue of $27,997, down from $620,437 in Q2 2024, with a net loss of $(348,541). The revenue decline was primarily due to the sale of its animal health business in 2024.

How much debt does Kane Biotech owe to PrairiesCan?

Kane Biotech has approximately $1.4 million outstanding from an original $2.5 million Contribution Agreement with PrairiesCan, and has received a default notice.

What major changes occurred in Kane Biotech's board of directors?

Three new directors were elected: Anne Greven, Shameze Rampertab, and Dr. David Kideckel. Rampertab was appointed Chair of Audit and Compensation Committee, Greven as Chair of Governance Committee, and Dr. Coleman as Lead Independent Director.

What happened to Kane Biotech's distribution agreement with ProgenaCare?

Kane Biotech terminated its exclusive distribution agreement with ProgenaCare in Q2 2025 due to material breaches of the agreement and is now in discussions with potential new distributors.

What progress is Kane Biotech making with its revyve product?

Kane is conducting clinical case series studies with wound care and burn specialists in the US, presenting preclinical data at major conferences, and expects to generate additional clinical data for presentation at medical meetings in 2025 and 2026.
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