Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Highlights
Nuvectis Pharma (NASDAQ: NVCT) reported significant progress in Q2 2025, highlighted by the successful completion of NXP900's Phase 1a dose escalation study in advanced solid tumors and a drug-drug interaction study in healthy volunteers. The company strengthened its financial position with a proforma cash balance of $39 million as of June 30, 2025, following an ATM share acquisition by a healthcare-focused institutional investor in July.
The company reported a net loss of $6.3 million for Q2 2025, compared to $4.4 million in Q2 2024. R&D expenses increased to $3.6 million, while G&A expenses rose to $3.0 million. The current cash position is expected to fund operations into second half of 2027, with plans to initiate the NXP900 Phase 1b program imminently and explore NXP800's potential in endometrial and prostate cancers.
Nuvectis Pharma (NASDAQ: NVCT) ha riportato progressi significativi nel secondo trimestre del 2025, evidenziati dal completamento con successo dello studio di dose escalation di fase 1a di NXP900 su tumori solidi avanzati e di uno studio di interazione farmacologica in volontari sani. L'azienda ha rafforzato la propria posizione finanziaria con un saldo di cassa proforma di 39 milioni di dollari al 30 giugno 2025, a seguito di un'acquisizione di azioni tramite ATM da parte di un investitore istituzionale specializzato nel settore sanitario a luglio.
La società ha riportato una perdita netta di 6,3 milioni di dollari nel secondo trimestre del 2025, rispetto a 4,4 milioni nel secondo trimestre del 2024. Le spese per ricerca e sviluppo sono aumentate a 3,6 milioni di dollari, mentre le spese generali e amministrative sono salite a 3,0 milioni di dollari. La posizione di cassa attuale dovrebbe finanziare le operazioni fino alla seconda metà del 2027, con piani imminenti per avviare il programma di fase 1b di NXP900 e per esplorare il potenziale di NXP800 nei tumori dell'endometrio e della prostata.
Nuvectis Pharma (NASDAQ: NVCT) informó avances significativos en el segundo trimestre de 2025, destacando la exitosa finalización del estudio de escalada de dosis de fase 1a de NXP900 en tumores sólidos avanzados y un estudio de interacción medicamentosa en voluntarios sanos. La compañía fortaleció su posición financiera con un saldo de efectivo proforma de 39 millones de dólares al 30 de junio de 2025, tras una adquisición de acciones mediante ATM por parte de un inversor institucional enfocado en el sector salud en julio.
La empresa reportó una pérdida neta de 6,3 millones de dólares en el segundo trimestre de 2025, en comparación con 4,4 millones en el segundo trimestre de 2024. Los gastos en I+D aumentaron a 3,6 millones de dólares, mientras que los gastos generales y administrativos subieron a 3,0 millones de dólares. Se espera que la posición actual de efectivo financie las operaciones hasta la segunda mitad de 2027, con planes de iniciar próximamente el programa de fase 1b de NXP900 y explorar el potencial de NXP800 en cánceres de endometrio y próstata.
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Nuvectis Pharma (NASDAQ : NVCT) a annoncé des progrès significatifs au deuxième trimestre 2025, marqués par la réussite de l'étude d'escalade de dose de phase 1a de NXP900 dans les tumeurs solides avancées et une étude d'interaction médicamenteuse chez des volontaires sains. La société a renforcé sa position financière avec un solde de trésorerie proforma de 39 millions de dollars au 30 juin 2025, suite à une acquisition d'actions en ATM par un investisseur institutionnel spécialisé dans la santé en juillet.
La société a enregistré une perte nette de 6,3 millions de dollars au deuxième trimestre 2025, contre 4,4 millions au deuxième trimestre 2024. Les dépenses de R&D ont augmenté à 3,6 millions de dollars, tandis que les frais généraux et administratifs ont atteint 3,0 millions de dollars. La trésorerie actuelle devrait financer les opérations jusqu'à la seconde moitié de 2027, avec des plans pour lancer prochainement le programme de phase 1b de NXP900 et explorer le potentiel de NXP800 dans les cancers de l'endomètre et de la prostate.
Nuvectis Pharma (NASDAQ: NVCT) meldete im zweiten Quartal 2025 bedeutende Fortschritte, darunter den erfolgreichen Abschluss der Phase-1a-Dosissteigerungsstudie von NXP900 bei fortgeschrittenen soliden Tumoren sowie einer Wechselwirkungsstudie bei gesunden Probanden. Das Unternehmen stärkte seine finanzielle Lage mit einem pro-forma-Kassenbestand von 39 Millionen US-Dollar zum 30. Juni 2025, nach einem Aktienankauf über ATM durch einen auf das Gesundheitswesen spezialisierten institutionellen Investor im Juli.
Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im zweiten Quartal 2025 einen Nettverlust von 6,3 Millionen US-Dollar, verglichen mit 4,4 Millionen im zweiten Quartal 2024. Die F&E-Ausgaben stiegen auf 3,6 Millionen US-Dollar, während die Verwaltungs- und allgemeinen Kosten auf 3,0 Millionen US-Dollar zunahmen. Die aktuelle Liquiditätslage soll den Betrieb bis zur zweiten Hälfte 2027 finanzieren, mit Plänen, das Phase-1b-Programm von NXP900 bald zu starten und das Potenzial von NXP800 bei Gebärmutter- und Prostatakrebs zu erkunden.
- Successful completion of NXP900 Phase 1a dose escalation study and drug-drug interaction study
- Strong proforma cash position of $39 million, expected to fund operations into 2H 2027
- Strategic ATM share acquisition by healthcare-focused institutional investor
- Pipeline expansion plans for NXP800 into endometrial and prostate cancers
- Net loss increased by 43% to $6.3 million in Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024
- R&D expenses increased by 24% to $3.6 million year-over-year
- G&A expenses rose by 76% to $3.0 million compared to previous year
Insights
Nuvectis reports promising NXP900 clinical progress while extending cash runway to 2027, strengthening its development position despite widening losses.
Nuvectis Pharma's Q2 results reveal significant clinical progress with their lead candidate NXP900 successfully completing both the Phase 1a dose escalation study in advanced solid tumor patients and a critical drug-drug interaction study. This clinical advancement positions NXP900 as the company's primary focus, with the Phase 1b program set to begin imminently—an important milestone in the drug development pathway.
The financial picture shows mixed results. While the quarterly net loss widened to
This improved cash runway is particularly significant as it's projected to fund operations into the second half of 2027—providing Nuvectis with approximately two years of operational stability to advance their clinical programs without immediate financing concerns. For a clinical-stage biotech, this extended runway reduces near-term dilution risk and allows management to focus on clinical execution rather than fundraising.
The increased R&D expenses (
- NXP900 becomes the lead drug candidate after successfully completing the Phase 1a dose escalation study in patients with advanced solid tumors and a drug-drug interaction study in healthy volunteers; initiation of Phase 1b program is imminent
- Strengthened cash position following a July At-The-Market (ATM) shares acquisition by a healthcare-dedicated institutional investor; June 30, 2025 proforma cash position of approximately
$39 million
FORT LEE, N.J., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVCT) ("Nuvectis" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative precision medicines for the treatment of serious conditions of unmet medical need in oncology, today reported its financial results for the second quarter 2025 and provided an update on recent business progress.
Ron Bentsur, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nuvectis, commented, “In the second quarter and subsequent weeks we have had a series of important events that we believe put the company in an excellent position for growth.� Mr. Bentsur continued, “We announced the successful completions of the NXP900 Phase 1a dose escalation study in patients with advanced solid tumors and of the NXP900 drug-drug interaction study in healthy volunteers, both strongly supporting the initiation of the NXP900 Phase 1b program, expected to start imminently. As for NXP800, over the next few months, we plan to explore potential opportunities of NXP800 in cancer types such as endometrial and prostate." Mr. Bentsur added, "On the financial side, in July we strengthened our cash position following the acquisition of shares by a healthcare specialized institutional investor through our ATM facility, bringing our second quarter end proforma cash to approximately
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
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About Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.
Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative precision medicines for the treatment of serious conditions of unmet medical need in oncology. The Company’s assets include two clinical-stage drug candidates, NXP900 and NXP800. NXP900 is an oral small molecule inhibitor of the SRC Family of Kinases (SFK), including SRC and YES1. Its unique mechanism of action enables inhibition of both the catalytic and scaffolding functions of the SRC kinase, providing comprehensive shutdown of the signaling pathway. NXP900 has completed Phase 1a dose escalation and is progressing toward Phase 1b. NXP800 is an oral small molecule GCN2 activator that has demonstrated anti-tumor activity in recurrent, platinum-resistant, ARID1a-mutated ovarian cancer, and may be explored in the future in other cancer types. For additional information about Nuvectis Pharma please visit:
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the expected and intended use of proceeds from the offering. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the intended. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will," "would," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.'s current expectations, including estimates and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy, and financial needs. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, assumptions, market and other conditions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and include statements regarding the preclinical studies for NXP900 and statements regarding NXP900's therapeutic potential and the expected timing for the start of and expectations for the NXP900 Phase 1b program. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are subject to market and other conditions and described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and our other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). However, these risks are not exhaustive and new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Company Contact:
Ron Bentsur
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
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NUVECTIS PHARMA,INC. BALANCE SHEET (USD in thousands, except per share and share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
June30, | December31, | ||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets | |||||||||||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 26,793 | $ | 18,533 | |||||||||||||
Other current assets | 214 | 74 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 27,007 | 18,607 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 27,007 | $ | 18,607 | |||||||||||||
Liabilities and Shareholders� Equity | |||||||||||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||||||||||||
Accounts payables | $ | 4,977 | $ | 2,498 | |||||||||||||
Payable offering costs | 75 | � | |||||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 2 | 840 | |||||||||||||||
Employee compensation and benefits | 5,081 | 5,556 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 10,135 | 8,894 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 10,135 | 8,894 | |||||||||||||||
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | |||||||||||||||||
SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||
Common Shares, | * | * | |||||||||||||||
Additional paid in capital | 101,783 | 82,958 | |||||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (84,911 | ) | (73,245 | ) | |||||||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY | 16,872 | 9,713 | |||||||||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS� EQUITY | $ | 27,007 | $ | 18,607 | |||||||||||||
*Represents an amount lower than |
NUVECTIS PHARMA,INC. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (USD in thousands, except per share and share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June30 | Six Months Ended June30 | |||||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | $ | 3,613 | $ | 2,943 | $ | 7,293 | $ | 5,603 | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 2,982 | 1,700 | 4,870 | 3,436 | ||||||||||||||
OPERATING LOSS | (6,595 | ) | (4,643 | ) | (12,163 | ) | (9,039 | ) | ||||||||||
Finance income | 261 | 215 | 497 | 440 | ||||||||||||||
NET LOSS | $ | (6,334 | ) | $ | (4,428 | ) | $ | (11,666 | ) | $ | (8,599 | ) | ||||||
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS | $ | (6,334 | ) | $ | (4,428 | ) | $ | (11,666 | ) | $ | (8,599 | ) | ||||||
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.56 | ) | $ | (0.51 | ) | ||||||
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 21,366,268 | 16,900,570 | 20,655,856 | 16,729,952 |
