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Unicycive Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Unicycive Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UNCY), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on kidney disease treatments, has released its Q2 2025 financial results and business updates. The company has requested a Type A meeting with the FDA to address the Complete Response Letter (CRL) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC), with the meeting expected within 30 days.

Recent pivotal trial data published in CJASN demonstrated that OLC achieved effective phosphate control in over 90% of dialysis patients with a low pill burden. Financial highlights include $22.3 million in cash, providing runway into H2 2026, R&D expenses of $1.8 million (down from $4.9 million), and G&A expenses of $5.2 million (up from $2.5 million). The company reported a net loss of $6.4 million for Q2 2025.

Unicycive Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UNCY), azienda biofarmaceutica in fase clinica focalizzata sui trattamenti per le malattie renali, ha pubblicato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025 e aggiornamenti aziendali. La società ha richiesto un Type A meeting alla FDA per affrontare la Complete Response Letter (CRL) relativa a oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC); l'incontro è previsto entro 30 giorni.

Dati recenti di uno studio cardine pubblicati su CJASN hanno mostrato che OLC ha ottenuto il controllo efficace del fosfato in oltre il 90% dei pazienti in dialisi con un basso carico di compresse. Tra gli aspetti finanziari: 22,3 milioni di dollari in cassa, con liquidità sufficiente fino alla seconda metà del 2026, spese di R&S pari a 1,8 milioni (in calo rispetto a 4,9 milioni) e spese G&A di 5,2 milioni (in aumento rispetto a 2,5 milioni). La società ha riportato una perdita netta di 6,4 milioni di dollari per il Q2 2025.

Unicycive Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UNCY), una biotecnológica en fase clínica centrada en tratamientos para enfermedades renales, ha publicado sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025 y actualizaciones comerciales. La compañía ha solicitado una reunión de Tipo A con la FDA para abordar la Complete Response Letter (CRL) sobre oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC); la reunión se espera dentro de 30 días.

Datos recientes de un ensayo pivotal publicados en CJASN mostraron que OLC logró un control eficaz del fósforo en más del 90% de los pacientes en diálisis con una baja carga de comprimidos. Entre los aspectos financieros: 22,3 millones de dólares en efectivo, financiación hasta la segunda mitad de 2026, gastos de I&D de 1,8 millones (frente a 4,9 millones) y gastos G&A de 5,2 millones (frente a 2,5 millones). La compañía reportó una pérdida neta de 6,4 millones de dólares en el Q2 2025.

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Unicycive Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UNCY), une biotech en phase clinique spécialisée dans les traitements des maladies rénales, a publié ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2025 et des mises à jour opérationnelles. La société a demandé une réunion de type A avec la FDA pour traiter la Complete Response Letter (CRL) concernant l'oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) ; la réunion est attendue sous 30 jours.

Des données récentes d'un essai pivotal publiées dans CJASN ont montré que l'OLC a assuré un contrôle efficace du phosphate chez plus de 90 % des patients en dialyse avec une faible charge en comprimés. Faits marquants financiers : 22,3 millions de dollars en liquidités, financements assurés jusqu'au second semestre 2026, dépenses R&D de 1,8 million (contre 4,9 millions), et frais G&A de 5,2 millions (contre 2,5 millions). La société a déclaré une perte nette de 6,4 millions de dollars pour le T2 2025.

Unicycive Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UNCY), ein Biotech-Unternehmen in der klinischen Phase mit Fokus auf Nierenerkrankungen, hat seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und Geschäftsupdates veröffentlicht. Das Unternehmen hat ein Type-A-Meeting mit der FDA beantragt, um das Complete Response Letter (CRL) zu oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC) zu besprechen; das Treffen wird voraussichtlich innerhalb von 30 Tagen stattfinden.

Aktuelle Schlüsseldaten aus der pivotalen Studie, veröffentlicht im CJASN, zeigten, dass OLC bei über 90 % der Dialysepatienten eine wirksame Phosphatkontrolle mit geringer Pillenbelastung erreichte. Zu den finanziellen Eckdaten gehören 22,3 Mio. USD an liquiden Mitteln, was Mittel bis in die zweite Hälfte 2026 sichert; F&E-Aufwendungen beliefen sich auf 1,8 Mio. USD (gegenüber 4,9 Mio.), G&A-Aufwendungen auf 5,2 Mio. USD (gegenüber 2,5 Mio.). Das Unternehmen meldete für Q2 2025 einen Nettoverlust von 6,4 Mio. USD.

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  • Complete Response Letter (CRL) from FDA delays OLC approval
  • G&A expenses increased significantly from $2.5M to $5.2M year-over-year
  • Net loss of $6.4M compared to net income of $3.0M in previous year
  • Manufacturing vendor deficiency noted in CRL needs resolution

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Unicycive faces FDA setback for OLC but maintains strong cash position with recent promising clinical data publication.

Unicycive's Q2 results reveal a complex regulatory situation following the Complete Response Letter (CRL) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC). The company has requested a Type A meeting with the FDA, suggesting they believe the manufacturing vendor deficiency noted in the CRL is addressable rather than related to the drug's efficacy or safety profile. This aligns with management's optimistic tone about potential resolution.

The recently published pivotal study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology demonstrates OLC's strong efficacy, with 90% of patients achieving phosphate control with a low pill burden—a significant potential advantage in a therapeutic area plagued by compliance issues. This data strengthens Unicycive's market position should they overcome regulatory hurdles.

Financially, the company reported $22.3 million in cash, providing runway into H2 2026. While R&D expenses decreased from $4.9 million to $1.8 million year-over-year (likely reflecting completed development work), G&A expenses increased substantially from $2.5 million to $5.2 million, attributed to commercial launch preparations. The net loss of $6.4 million contrasts with last year's $3.0 million net income, though this was primarily driven by warrant liability valuation changes rather than operational performance.

The regulatory uncertainty creates significant near-term risk, but the extended cash runway provides adequate time to navigate FDA discussions without immediate financing pressure. The outcome of the Type A meeting will be the critical catalyst determining Unicycive's trajectory in the coming months.

- Type A Meeting requested with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for resolution of the Complete Response Letter (CRL) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC)

- OLC pivotal study data, published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN), demonstrated OLC was well tolerated and enabled serum phosphate control in over 90% of patients with a low pill burden

- Ended Q2 with $22.3 million of cash with expected runway into the second half of 2026

LOS ALTOS, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.(“Unicycive� or the “Company�) (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and provided a business update.

“Our team has made great progress in the second quarter, and we have requested a Type A meeting with the FDA to resolve the CRL and obtain regulatory approval. We believe we have built multiple approaches to correct the deficiency noted for our third-party manufacturing vendor, which was unrelated to OLC,� said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. “Meanwhile, the recently published pivotal trial data in CJASN continue to highlight OLC’s best-in-class potential. Given the high rates of patient non-compliance with existing phosphate lowering therapies, we remain fully committed to meeting this clear need for improved treatment options for managing hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients.�

Key Highlights & Upcoming Milestones

  • Unicycive has requested a Type A meeting with the FDA to discuss resolution of the CRL received in June in regard to its New Drug Application for OLC. Typically, Type A meetings are granted by the FDA within 30 days of the request. The Company plans to provide an investor update in the third quarter once it has received the FDA’s written feedback.
  • In July, the Company of pivotal clinical study data describing the safety and tolerability of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis in CJASN. Data demonstrated that OLC was well tolerated, with over 90% of patients achieving effective phosphate control with most individuals needing no more than one tablet per meal.

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

Research and Development (R&D) expenses were $1.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $4.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily due to decreased drug development costs.

General and Administrative (G&A) expenses were $5.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increase was primarily due to increased consulting and professional services related to our commercial launch preparation.

Other income was $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to other income of $17.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the change in fair value of our warrant liability.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $6.4 million, compared to net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The increased net loss for the three-month period ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to the change in fair value of our warrant liability.

As of June 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $22.3 million. The Company believes that it has sufficient resources to fund operations into the second half of 2026.

AboutUnicycive Therapeutics

Unicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive’s lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information about Unicycive, visit and follow us on and .

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend" or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; our need to raise substantial additional capital in the future to fund our continuing operations and the development and commercialization of our current product candidates and future product candidates; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; risks related to delays in obtaining or failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations; and our failure, or the failure of our third-party manufacturers, or their subcontractors, to comply with cGMPs or other applicable regulations, which could result in sanctions being imposed on us or the manufacturers, including fines, injunctions, civil penalties, delays, suspension or withdrawal of approvals, license revocation, seizures or recalls of product candidates, operating restrictions and criminal prosecutions, any of which could adversely affect supplies of our product candidates and harm our business and results of operations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled ‘Risk Factors� in Unicycive’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contacts:

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LifeSci Advisors

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SOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.

Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.
Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
As ofAs of
December31,June 30,
20242025
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash$26,142$22,327
Prepaid expenses and other current assets4,8067,199
Total current assets30,94829,526
Right of use asset, net645386
Property and equipment, net7583
Total assets$31,668$29,995
Liabilities and stockholders� equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,058$775
Accrued liabilities3,5622,168
Warrant liability18,93610,214
Operating lease liability - current564409
Total current liabilities24,12013,566
Operating lease liability - long term117-
Total liabilities24,23713,566
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders� equity:
Series A-2 Prime preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share - 21,400 Series A-2 Prime shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025; 6,150.21 and 5,464.21 Series A-2 Prime shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2025, respectively--
Series B-2 preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share - 50,000 Series B-2 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025; 3,000 and zero Series B-2 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2025, respectively--
Preferred stock: $0.001 par value per share - 10,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025; zero shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2025--
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share - 400,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025; 11,384,236 and 14,111,852 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024, and June 30, 2025, respectively114122
Additional paid-in capital108,587123,454
Accumulated deficit(101,270)(107,147)
Total stockholders� equity7,43116,429
Total liabilities and stockholders� equity$31,668$29,995


Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.
Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2024202520242025
Operating expenses:
Research and development$4,868$1,750$11,681$3,936
General and administrative2,5335,2134,92511,031
Total operating expenses7,4016,96316,60614,967
Loss from operations(7,401)(6,963)(16,606)(14,967)
Other income (expenses):
Interest income462155532381
Interest expense(16)(13)(36)(13)
Change in fair value of warrant liability16,8103745,0028,722
Total other income (expenses)17,2565165,4989,090
Net income (loss)9,855(6,447)(11,108)(5,877)
Dividend to Series B-1 preferred stockholders(887)-(1,095)-
Net income attributable to participating securities(5,925)---
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$3,043$(6,447)$(12,203)$(5,877)
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic$0.80$(0.52)$(3.35)$(0.49)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted$(1.50)$(0.52)$(3.35)$(0.49)
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net income (loss) per share, basic3,791,48112,302,0593,639,80011,993,663
Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share, diluted9,405,28512,302,0593,639,80011,993,663



FAQ

What was the outcome of Unicycive's (UNCY) OLC clinical trials in Q2 2025?

The pivotal trial data published in CJASN showed that OLC achieved effective phosphate control in over 90% of dialysis patients with most requiring only one tablet per meal.

How much cash does Unicycive (UNCY) have and what is their runway?

As of June 30, 2025, Unicycive has $22.3 million in cash, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2026.

Why did the FDA issue a Complete Response Letter for Unicycive's OLC?

The CRL was issued due to deficiencies with a third-party manufacturing vendor, which was unrelated to OLC itself. The company has requested a Type A meeting with the FDA to resolve these issues.

What were Unicycive's (UNCY) Q2 2025 financial results?

Unicycive reported R&D expenses of $1.8M, G&A expenses of $5.2M, and a net loss of $6.4M for Q2 2025.

How does Unicycive's OLC treatment differ from existing phosphate lowering therapies?

OLC demonstrates better patient compliance due to a low pill burden, requiring most patients to take only one tablet per meal while achieving effective phosphate control in over 90% of patients.
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