On May 14, 2026 Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026 and highlighted progress on key clinical development programs. These milestones reflect meaningful progress towards Karyopharm’s goal of advancing selinexor in late-stage indications and expanding the value of the franchise.

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"As we move through 2026, Karyopharm is in a pivotal period with meaningful clinical and regulatory milestones ahead," said Richard Paulson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Karyopharm. "Through the second and third quarters of 2026, we expect several important developments that have the potential to create significant value for the Company, while improving outcomes for patients. In endometrial cancer, we have completed enrollment in our Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial and remain on track to report topline data in mid-2026. In myelofibrosis, the Phase 3 SENTRY results reinforced the potential of selinexor to meaningfully improve patient outcomes, including a statistically significant SVR35 benefit and a promising overall survival signal. With the endometrial cancer readout ahead and the myelofibrosis regulatory and guideline path coming into focus, we believe these programs could meaningfully expand the impact and long-term opportunity of the selinexor franchise."

First Quarter 2026 and Recent Company Highlights

XPOVIO Commercial Performance

U.S. net product revenue was $29.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to $21.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Demand for XPOVIO was lower in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025, due to new competitive entrants. The community setting continued to represent approximately 60% of net product revenue.
Expanded global patient access for selinexor is translating into growth in royalty revenue from Menarini, Antengene and other international partners. Royalty revenue increased to $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $1.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, with selinexor now approved in more than 50 ex-U.S. countries and territories.
Research and Development (R&D) Highlights

Myelofibrosis

Results from the Phase 3 SENTRY trial in myelofibrosis were accepted for a late-breaking oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting.
Reported topline results from the Phase 3 SENTRY trial, a randomized, double-blind trial evaluating 60 mg selinexor in combination with ruxolitinib in frontline myelofibrosis compared to ruxolitinib alone (n=353). The trial met the first co-primary endpoint of spleen volume reduction of 35% or more (SVR35) at week 24 and also demonstrated rapid, deep and sustained improvement in this endpoint over time. The trial did not meet its second co-primary endpoint of mean change in absolute total symptom score (Abs-TSS) at week 24 relative to baseline. Similar symptom improvement from baseline was observed in patients who received the combination of selinexor plus ruxolitinib compared to ruxolitinib alone. Importantly, a promising overall survival signal was also observed, which further reinforces the relevance of XPO1 inhibition in combination with ruxolitinib in frontline myelofibrosis. The combination of selinexor and ruxolitinib demonstrated a manageable safety and tolerability profile consistent with the known profile of each agent individually with no new safety signals observed.
Completed enrollment of the 60 mg cohort (n=29) of the Phase 2 SENTRY-2 trial (NCT05980806) and began enrolling patients into the 40 mg cohort.
Endometrial Cancer

Completed enrollment of the Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial (NCT05611931), which is evaluating selinexor as a maintenance-only therapy following systemic therapy versus placebo in patients with TP53 wild-type advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. Approximately 220 patients enrolled in the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population and 257 enrolled in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Enrollment in the mITT population was focused on patients with either proficient mismatch repair status (pMMR) tumors or patients with deficient mismatch repair status (dMMR) tumors who are medically ineligible for checkpoint inhibitors.
Multiple Myeloma

Patients enrolled in the Phase 3 XPORT-MM-031 trial (EMN29; NCT05028348) continued to be followed for progression-free survival events contributing towards the primary endpoint. The trial is being conducted in collaboration with the European Myeloma Network and is evaluating the all-oral combination of selinexor 40 mg, pomalidomide and dexamethasone (SPd40) in patients with previously treated multiple myeloma who received an anti-CD38 as their immediate prior line of therapy.
Anticipated Catalysts and Operational Objectives

Myelofibrosis

Present results from the Phase 3 SENTRY trial in myelofibrosis at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) as a late-breaking oral presentation on June 2 at 9:45 a.m. Central Time during the "Hematologic Malignancies—Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes, and Allotransplant" oral abstract session. The Company expects that its abstract titled "Selinexor plus ruxolitinib in JAK inhibitor–naïve myelofibrosis: Phase 3 SENTRY trial" (abstract number LBA6500) will be available on ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper)’s website on June 2 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time / 7:00 a.m. Central Time. A copy of the SENTRY presentation will be available following its presentation at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) under "Publications and Presentations" in the Investors & Media section of the Company’s website.
Engage with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the data from the SENTRY trial and the Company’s supplemental new drug application (sNDA) filing plan; engage with other global regulatory agencies in collaboration with the Company’s partners.
The Company believes the potential inclusion of the combination in relevant compendia could occur in the second half of 2026.
Announce topline data from all patients in the 60 mg cohort of the Phase 2 SENTRY-2 trial with at least 24 weeks of follow-up, expected in the second half of 2026.
Endometrial Cancer

Announce topline data from the event-driven, Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial, expected in mid-2026.
Multiple Myeloma

Maintain the Company’s commercial foundation in the increasingly competitive multiple myeloma marketplace and drive increased XPOVIO revenues.

Support global launches by our partners following regulatory and reimbursement approvals for selinexor in ex-U.S. countries and territories.

Announce topline data from the event-driven, Phase 3 XPORT-MM-031 (EMN29) trial, expected in the second half of 2026.
2026 Financial Outlook

Based on its current operating plans, Karyopharm expects the following for full year 2026:

Total revenue to be in the range of $130 million to $150 million. Total revenue consists of U.S. XPOVIO net product revenue and license, royalty and milestone revenue earned from partners.
U.S. XPOVIO net product revenue to be in the range of $115 million to $130 million.
R&D and selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses to be in the range of $230 million to $245 million.
The Company expects its existing liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents, as well as cash flow from net product revenue and license and other revenue, will enable it to fund its current operating plans into late in the third quarter of 2026.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue: Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $35.1 million, compared to $30.0 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Net product revenue: Net product revenue was $29.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $21.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by lower gross-to-net adjustments, which were 21.8% in the first quarter of 2026 versus 45.0% in the prior-year period. The gross-to-net adjustments were impacted by an atypical product return adjustment in the first quarter of 2025 and lower realized discounts and returns in the first quarter of 2026.

License and other revenue: License and other revenue was $5.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $9.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. License and other revenue for the first quarter of 2026 primarily consisted of $3.5 million in milestone revenue and $1.9 million in royalties. For the first quarter of 2025, license and other revenue primarily consisted of $7.0 million related to the reimbursement of development-related expenses and $1.7 million in royalties.

Cost of sales: Cost of sales was $1.3 million for both the first quarter of 2026 and 2025.

R&D expenses: R&D expenses were $33.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $34.6 million for the first quarter of 2025.

SG&A expenses: SG&A expenses were $26.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $27.4 million for the first quarter of 2025.

Loss from operations: Loss from operations was $26.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $33.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing a 20% improvement. The decrease reflects improved operating efficiency and disciplined cost management.

Interest income: Interest income was $0.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. The decrease reflects lower investment balances during 2026 compared to 2025.

Interest expense: Interest expense was $12.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $11.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase reflects higher outstanding debt and higher interest rates following the Company’s financing transactions executed in October 2025.

Other income, net: Other income, net was $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $19.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. The amounts primarily reflect non-cash fair value remeasurements of embedded derivatives and liability-classified common stock warrants related to the refinancing transactions completed in the second quarter of 2024 and the fourth quarter of 2025.

Net loss: Net loss was $22.4 million, or $1.02 per basic share and $1.24 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared to $23.5 million, or $2.77 per basic and diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025. Net loss included non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Cash position: Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of March 31, 2026 totaled $91.2 million, including approximately $50 million of gross proceeds raised from a private placement of common stock and warrants and sales of common stock under the Company’s Open Market Sale Agreement during the first quarter of 2026, compared to $64.1 million as of December 31, 2025.

Conference Call Information

Karyopharm will host a conference call today, May 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results, the financial outlook for 2026 and to provide other business updates. To access the conference call, please dial (800) 836-8184 (local) or (646) 357-8785 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start time and ask to be joined into the Karyopharm Therapeutics call. A live audio webcast of the call, along with accompanying slides, will be available under "Events & Presentations" in the Investor section of the Company’s website. An archived webcast will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the event.

About the Phase 3 SENTRY Trial

SENTRY (XPORT-MF-034; NCT04562389) is a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating a once-weekly dose of 60 mg of selinexor in combination with ruxolitinib compared to placebo plus ruxolitinib in JAKi-naïve myelofibrosis patients with platelet counts >100 x 109/L (N=353). Patients were randomized 2-to-1 to the selinexor arm. The co-primary endpoints for this trial are spleen volume reduction ≥ 35% (SVR35) at week 24 and the average change in absolute total symptom score (Abs-TSS) over 24 weeks relative to baseline.

About Myelofibrosis

Myelofibrosis is a rare blood cancer that affects approximately 20,000 patients in the United States and 17,000 patients in the European Union1. The disease causes bone marrow fibrosis (scarring in the bone marrow), which makes it difficult for the bone marrow to make healthy blood cells, splenomegaly (enlarged spleen), progressive anemia which often leads to symptoms like fatigue and weakness, and other disease associated symptoms including abdominal discomfort, pain under the left ribs, early satiety, night sweats and bone pain. The only approved class of therapies to treat myelofibrosis are JAK inhibitors, including ruxolitinib.

About the Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 Trial

EC-042 (XPORT-EC-042; NCT05611931) is a global, Phase 3, randomized, double-blind clinical trial evaluating selinexor as a maintenance-only therapy following systemic therapy in patients with TP53 wild-type advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer (N=257). Patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either a 60 mg, once-weekly, administration of oral selinexor or placebo until disease progression. The trial includes two patient populations, for which the primary endpoint of progression free survival will be tested sequentially: 1) a modified intent to treat population (mITT) that includes patients with either, a) TP53 wild-type tumors with proficient mismatch repair status (pMMR); or, b) TP53 wild-type tumors with deficient mismatch repair status (dMMR), who are medically ineligible to receive checkpoint inhibitors; and, 2) the trial’s original intent to treat (ITT) population, which includes all patients enrolled in the trial whose tumors are TP53 wild-type, regardless of MMR status. The key secondary endpoint of overall survival will be evaluated in the ITT population. The mITT population is expected to include approximately 220 patients. In connection with the EC-042 trial, Karyopharm entered into a global collaboration with Foundation Medicine, Inc. to develop FoundationOneCDx, a tissue-based comprehensive genomic profiling test to identify and enroll patients whose tumors are TP53 wild-type.

About Endometrial Cancer

Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most common gynecologic malignancy in the U.S.1 In 2026, approximately 68,000 uterine cancers (predominantly endometrial) are expected to be diagnosed, with approximately 14,000 deaths.1 Worldwide there were about 420,368 cases with 97,723 deaths in 2022.2 Both incidence and mortality have continued to rise.3,4 Key risk factors include obesity, type 2 diabetes, high-fat diets, tamoxifen or oral estrogen use, and delayed menopause.5 TP53 is a well-recognized prognostic marker for EC; >50% of advanced or recurrent EC tumors are TP53wt (gene for tumor protein P53; wild-type), and ~40%-55% are both TP53wt and mismatch repair-proficient (pMMR).6-8 While immune checkpoint inhibitors have shown benefit in patients with mismatch repair–deficient (dMMR) and pMMR, the magnitude of benefit is greater for patients with dMMR tumors versus pMMR tumors.9-10 There remains an unmet need for targeted therapies for patients with pMMR EC.11

About XPOVIO (selinexor)

XPOVIO is a first-in-class, oral exportin 1 (XPO1) inhibitor compound for the treatment of cancer. XPOVIO functions by selectively binding to and inhibiting the nuclear export protein XPO1. XPOVIO is approved and marketed by Karyopharm in the U.S. in multiple oncology indications, including: (i) in combination with VELCADE (bortezomib) and dexamethasone (XVd) in adult patients with multiple myeloma after at least one prior therapy; and (ii) in combination with dexamethasone in adult patients with heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma. XPOVIO (also known as NEXPOVIO in certain countries) has received regulatory approvals in various indications in a growing number of ex-U.S. territories and countries, including but not limited to the European Union, the United Kingdom, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Israel, and Canada. XPOVIO/NEXPOVIO is marketed in these respective ex-U.S. territories by Karyopharm’s partners: Antengene, Menarini, Neopharm, and FORUS. Selinexor is also being investigated in several other mid- and late-stage clinical trials across multiple high unmet need cancer indications, including in myelofibrosis and endometrial cancer.

For more information about Karyopharm’s products or clinical trials, please contact the Medical Information department at: Tel: +1 (888) 209-9326; Email: [email protected]

XPOVIO (selinexor) is a prescription medicine approved:

In combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy (XVd).
In combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least four prior therapies and whose disease is refractory to at least two proteasome inhibitors, at least two immunomodulatory agents, and an anti‐CD38 monoclonal antibody (Xd).
SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings and Precautions

Thrombocytopenia: Monitor platelet counts throughout treatment. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction and supportive care.
Neutropenia: Monitor neutrophil counts throughout treatment. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction and granulocyte colony‐stimulating factors.
Gastrointestinal Toxicity: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss may occur. Provide antiemetic prophylaxis. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction, antiemetics, and supportive care.
Hyponatremia: Monitor serum sodium levels throughout treatment. Correct for concurrent hyperglycemia and high serum paraprotein levels. Manage with dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation, and supportive care.
Serious Infection: Monitor for infection and treat promptly.
Neurological Toxicity: Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities until neurological toxicity resolves. Optimize hydration status and concomitant medications to avoid dizziness or mental status changes.
Embryo‐Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential and males with a female partner of reproductive potential, of the potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception.
Cataract: Cataracts may develop or progress. Treatment of cataracts usually requires surgical removal of the cataract.
Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who receive XVd are fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, upper respiratory tract infection, decreased weight, cataract and vomiting. Grade 3‐4 laboratory abnormalities (≥10%) are thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, hypophosphatemia, anemia, hyponatremia and neutropenia. In the BOSTON trial, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients within 30 days of last treatment. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients. Treatment discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 19%.
The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who receive Xd are thrombocytopenia, fatigue, nausea, anemia, decreased appetite, decreased weight, diarrhea, vomiting, hyponatremia, neutropenia, leukopenia, constipation, dyspnea and upper respiratory tract infection. In the STORM trial, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 9% of patients. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 58% of patients. Treatment discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 27%.
Use In Specific Populations

Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed.

For additional product information, including full prescribing information, please visit www.XPOVIO.com.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. at 1‐888‐209‐9326 or FDA at 1‐800‐FDA‐1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

(Press release, Karyopharm, MAY 14, 2026, View Source [SID1234665707])

On May 14, 2026 IN8bio, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta (γδ) T cell therapies and γδ T cell engagers (TCEs) for cancer and autoimmune diseases, reported compelling new clinical translational data from two leading scientific forums. Presented at the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) 2026 Annual Meeting and the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) 2026 Annual Meeting, the data advance the mechanistic and clinical understanding of its DeltEx Drug Resistant Immunotherapy (DRI) platform in solid tumors such as glioblastoma (GBM).

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Together, the presentations provide mechanistic insight into how repeated dosing of genetically modified γδ T cells (DeltEx DRI), exerts therapeutic pressure on the tumor microenvironment to counteract chemotherapy-induced immune suppression, drive anti-tumor activity, and potentially improve survival outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed GBM.

"The data presented at ISCT and ASGCT (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) underscore the power of IN8bio’s translational analytic approaches, which integrate AI and single cell analysis with immunogenomics, transcriptomics and proteomics to develop an in-depth understanding of tumor biology and therapeutic response," said Kate Rochlin, Ph.D., President and Chief Operating Officer, IN8bio. "Notably, the data suggest that repeated intracranial DeltEx DRI dosing may counteract chemotherapy-related systemic immune suppression and promote a coordinated anti-tumor immune response within the GBM microenvironment. These findings reinforce our conviction that this platform is changing outcomes for patients with this devastating disease."

The new analysis builds on previously reported clinical findings from IN8bio’s ongoing Phase 1 and 2 trials evaluating DeltEx DRI in newly diagnosed GBM patients. In patients receiving multiple doses, the company previously reported median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 13.0 months, compared to 6.6 months for standard-of-care (SOC) patients, representing a 97% improvement, with median overall survival (mOS) of greater than 17.2+ months compared to 13.2 months for SOC controls. The new mechanistic data now provides a potential biological rational for these outcomes.

New analyses presented at ASGCT (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) 2026, revealed a key immunological advantage of multidose DeltEx DRI therapy. Patients receiving repeated dosing demonstrated sustained stability of CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ and γδ T cell populations during TMZ maintenance therapy, in contrast to single dose patients who exhibited the well-characterized, progressive T cell decline associated with SOC TMZ chemotherapy. Chemotherapy-induced lymphopenia is a known driver of treatment delays and poor prognosis in GBM, making this immune-preservation effect clinically significant.

Quantitative analyses further demonstrated that higher cumulative γδ T cell exposure correlated with improved overall survival, and that greater CD4+ T cell reconstitution during treatment was independently associated with favorable patient outcomes. These findings are consistent with prior population-level observations linking high endogenous γδ T cell levels to improved survival across multiple cancer type. Critically, IN8bio’s new data show this survival-associated immune state can be actively induced and sustained through therapeutic intervention. A composite immune score integrating cytokine balance and immune dynamics demonstrated clear separation between higher- and lower-survival patient groups, establishing a potential framework for biomarker-driven patient stratification.

In collaboration with Elucidate Bio, spatially resolved transcriptomic and single-cell analysis of paired GBM tumor samples collected at diagnosis and recurrence were presented at ISCT 2026. The findings reveal a striking degree of intratumoral immune remodeling attributable to DeltEx DRI treatment, including an 18x increase in intratumoral CD8+ T cell density and a 90% reduction in granulocyte density, representing a fundamental shift in the tumor immune environment.

Complementary analyses demonstrated reduced expression of T cell exhaustion markers alongside enhanced cytotoxic immune activity, indicative of a functionally robust, tumor-directed immune response. At the single-cell molecular level, the data further defined the coordinated immune evasion pathways deployed by recurrent GBM tumors.

Collectively, the translational insights from both presentations support the potential for DeltEx DRI to address GBM through a multi-pronged mechanism: preserving systemic immune competence and reactivating intra-tumoral cytotoxic responses while providing the mechanistic foundation for rational biomarker discovery.

(Press release, In8bio, MAY 14, 2026, View Source [SID1234665706])

On May 14, 2026 HCW Biologics Inc. (the "Company" or "HCW Biologics") (NASDAQ: HCWB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative fusion immunotherapeutics to treat autoimmune disease, cancer and senescence-associated dysplasia, reported financial results and recent business highlights for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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The Company remains on track to provide preliminary clinical data readout from the first two dose levels of the Phase 1 clinical study evaluating HCW9302 in alopecia areata in the first half of 2026. There are two clinical sites actively enrolling patients, and enrollment has been on schedule. HCW9302 is an injectable, first-in-kind interleukin 2 ("IL-2") fusion protein complex designed to suppress the hair-follicle killing activities of the auto-reactive immune cells typically found in patients suffering with alopecia areata by activating and expanding regulatory T ("Treg") cells. The Company has not reported any dose limiting toxicities in the patients treated to date. With continued patient enrollment, the full Phase 1 human data readout is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Dr. Hing C. Wong, the Company’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "HCW9302 was selected as the lead product candidate for the Company’s autoimmune program because it has demonstrated relatively high IL-2Rα affinity and sustains serum exposure, which implies it has a strong profile for the treatment of autoimmune disorders. The Company’s preclinical studies in nonhuman primates show that HCW9302 achieves significantly longer serum half-life and exhibits strong biological activity in relatively low doses, which could appear in the human data readout as support for enhanced receptor selectivity, better tolerability and reduced off-target effects."

Business Highlights

Transaction Closed for Exclusive Worldwide License for HCW11-006

On March 16, 2026, the closing for the licensing arrangement with Beijing Trimmune Biotech Co., Ltd ("Trimmune") occurred upon receipt of the full nonrefundable upfront license fee. The Trimmune upfront license fee consisted of $3.5 million in gross cash proceeds, or $2.9 million net of taxes, and an in-kind payment of a transferable minority equity interest in Trimmune with a fair value of $3.5 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized $6.5 million in revenue and $470,000 in deferred revenue.

Commercial-Ready Molecules Used as Reagents

On March 13, 2026, Science Advances, a peer-reviewed, high-impact journal, released a publication with the Company’s data that showed the Company’s proprietary, commercial-ready compound, HCW9206, could fundamentally change how CAR-T cell therapies are manufactured and potential improve their clinical efficacy against diseases such as cancer and HIV. These findings support the Company’s belief that HCW9206 is a leap forward in both clinical potential and manufacturing efficiency. The Company is actively seeking a corporate partner to commercialize the reagent program.

February 2026 Equity Offering

On February 19, 2026, the Company completed a $1.5 million equity financing with an existing investor in which it issued Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase 2,477,292 shares of Common Stock for $0.0001 per share and Common Stock Warrants to purchase up to 2,477,292 shares of Common Stock for $0.6055 per share. Contemporaneously with this transaction, the Company agreed to amend previously issued Common Stock Warrants to purchase up to 3,020,410 shares of Common Stock to lower the exercise price from $2.41 per share to $0.6055 per share. The Warrants are subject to stockholder approval.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenues: Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 were $5,065 and $6.5 million, respectively. Since inception, the Company’s revenues have been derived exclusively from its licenses. Under the Wugen License and supply agreements, the Company has recognized over $16.0 million of aggregate revenues since the inception of the license in 2020. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, Wugen was winding down its clinical programs in NK-Cell therapies to focus exclusively on its breakthrough CAR-T program that is in its pivotal clinical trial. In the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company completed the closing of the exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Trimmune for the in vivo rights for HCW11-006. The nonrefundable upfront license fee consisted of $3.5 million in gross cash proceeds and $3.5 million in-kind in the form of a transferable minority equity interest in Trimmune.

Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 were $1.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively, a decrease of $220,763, or 15%. The change was primarily attributable to decreases of $272,757 in manufacturing and materials costs and $60,287 in clinical expenses, partially offset by increases of $77,279 in salaries and benefits and $40,455 in preclinical expenses.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses: G&A expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 were $2.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively, a decrease of $394,320, or 18%. The change was primarily attributable to decreases of $265,137 in salaries and benefits due to a decrease in stock-based compensation and $258,646 in accretion of a fixed bonus payable upon the maturity date of Secured Notes due to restructuring of the Secured Notes in May 2025, partially offset by increases in taxes and expenses related to financings.

Legal expenses (recoveries), net: Legal expenses and recoveries, net represent the legal fees that the Company incurred for an Arbitration, net of insurance recoveries. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company received a $2.0 million insurance recovery, partially offset by $260,507 of legal expenses. The Company anticipates it will continue to incur expenses for the costs of remaining in compliance with the terms of the Settlement and Release Agreement, primarily due to requirements for patents which are necessary to protect the Company’s intellectual property rights.

Net income (loss): Net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026 were a loss of $2.2 million and income of $3.5 million, respectively.

Financial Guidance

As of March 31, 2026, the Company believes that substantial doubt exists regarding its ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months from the issuance date of the audited financial statements, without additional funding or financial support. We considered future elements of our financing plan, especially business development programs. We have had early success in completing key elements of our multi-step financing plan; however, we cannot be assured that we will continue to have success with remaining elements of our plan.

On May 5, 2026, the Company was granted a Hearing to appeal a determination by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff (the "Staff") to delist the Company’s securities from The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") due to the Company’s non-compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The Staff will require a brief period of deliberations before notification of whether the Company’s plan was accepted.

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On May 14, 2026 Genprex, Inc. ("Genprex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: GNPX), a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing life-changing therapies for patients with cancer and diabetes, reported that its research collaborators presented positive preclinical data on the Company’s diabetes gene therapy drug candidate at the 2026 American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) Annual Meeting. The collaborators presented preclinical data demonstrating that the diabetes gene therapy (Pdx1/MafA gene therapy, PM or GPX-002) can reverse hyperglycemia in Type 2 diabetic (T2D) mouse models.

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"We are pleased to have our collaborators present this promising preclinical data in Type 2 diabetes at the ASGCT (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) Annual Meeting," said Ryan Confer, President and Chief Executive Officer at Genprex. "We believe this preclinical data is a pivotal step toward a transformative treatment for Type 2 diabetes by directly addressing beta-cell dysfunction. Our therapy holds the potential to offer long-term glycemic control, moving beyond symptomatic management to fundamentally address the disease for diabetic patients."

The featured Genprex-supported abstract and poster at the 2026 ASGCT (Free ASGCT Whitepaper) Annual Meeting:

Title: "Pancreatic Delivery of AAV-Pdx1/MafA Reverses Hyperglycemia in a Preclinical Model of Type 2 Diabetes"

Abstract ID: 2419

Topic: Gene-Based Therapies in Pre-Clinical Models of Genetic Disease

Poster Presentation Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Poster Presentation Time: 5-6:30 p.m. ET

In this study, eight-week-old male C57BL/6 mice were maintained on a regular diet (RD) or high fat diet (HFD) for 24 weeks. HFD mice then either remained unoperated or underwent retrograde infusion into the pancreatic duct of adeno-associated virus (AAV-8) encoding Pdx1 and MafA (PM) cassettes under the CMV promoter (global–islet cell targeting) or the rat insulin promoter (RIP) (β-cell–specific targeting) or received a control virus. The diet remained unchanged after surgery. At two and/or four weeks after surgery, researchers performed intraperitoneal glucose tolerance testing (IPGTT), insulin tolerance testing (ITT), glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS), calculated HOMA-IR and assessed glucagon secretion. Mice were then euthanized for pancreatic histology, quantification of β- and α-cell mass, electron microscopy (EM), and islets were isolated for ex-vivo glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) and single-cell RNA sequencing. The results at four weeks showed major improvements in the control of diabetes.

At four weeks after surgery, ex-vivo GSIS showed that islets isolated from HFD+CMV-PM-GFP treated mice had insulin secretion similar to islets from RD mice, and both groups had increased insulin secretion

compared to islets from the control HFD groups, indicating improved β-cell function with PM treatment.

Similarly, and importantly, treatment of HFD mice with RIP-PM-GFP, which selectively targets β-cells,

reversed hyperglycemia and improved ex-vivo GSIS. In addition, EM imaging showed that PM treatment in HFD mice increased the number of total and mature insulin granules and decreased the number of immature insulin granules compared with HFD controls. Furthermore, transcriptomic pseudotime analysis demonstrated a shift in β-cells from an immature state toward a more mature state after PM treatment.

PM gene therapy reverses hyperglycemia, likely in large part by specifically enhancing β-cell

function and maturation. This approach is technically translatable to humans using endoscopic retrograde

cholangiopancreatography to deliver PM gene therapy to the pancreas.

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On May 14, 2026 Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) ("Fortress"), an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring and advancing assets to enhance long-term value for shareholders through product revenue, equity holdings and dividend and royalty income, reported financial results and recent corporate highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D., Fortress’ Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The first quarter of 2026 marked a pivotal period for Fortress, highlighted by significant execution across our portfolio and meaningful progress in enhancing long‑term shareholder value. The FDA approval of ZYCUBO for Menkes disease and the subsequent monetization of Cyprium’s PRV for $205 million represent important validation of our business model. We deployed a portion of these proceeds to strengthen our balance sheet through debt reduction, lowering our outstanding principal with Oaktree to $15.0 million. We also continued to expand our pipeline through business development, including Avenue’s acquisition of ATX‑04 from Duke University, a clinically validated program with the potential to address significant unmet need in Pompe disease."

Dr. Rosenwald added, "Looking ahead, we expect to generate increasing royalty revenue from ZYCUBO and UNLOXCYT, along with potential milestone payments across our portfolio. In parallel, AstraZeneca’s regulatory submissions in the EU and Japan for anselamimab (formerly known as CAEL-101), underscore the continued optionality within our partnered assets for potential future sales milestones for Fortress and approval milestones in the U.S. We have a diversified portfolio of commercial, late‑stage, and development‑stage programs and Fortress is well positioned to advance strategic initiatives and drive long‑term value for our shareholders."

Recent Corporate Highlights1:

Regulatory and Monetization Updates

● ZYCUBO Approved for Menkes Disease; Cyprium Sold PRV for $205 Million. In January 2026, the FDA approved ZYCUBO (copper histidinate, formerly known as CUTX-101) for the treatment of Menkes disease in pediatric patients. A PRV was issued at approval and transferred to Cyprium under its agreement with Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. ("Sentynl"). In March 2026, Cyprium closed the sale of the PRV for gross proceeds of $205 million. Cyprium is also eligible to receive tiered royalties on net sales of ZYCUBO and up to approximately $128 million in aggregate sales milestones from Sentynl.

o In connection with the sale of the PRV, Cyprium redeemed all outstanding shares of its 9.375% Perpetual Preferred Stock pursuant to the previously disclosed terms of such securities.
● Checkpoint Acquired by Sun Pharma; Fortress Establishes Long-Term Royalty Stream. In May 2025, Fortress’ subsidiary, Checkpoint, was acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries and/or associated companies, "Sun Pharma"). Pursuant to the acquisition, Fortress received ~$28 million upfront, with the potential for an additional contingent value right payment of up to $4.8 million and a 2.5% royalty on future net sales of UNLOXCYT (cosibelimab-ipdl). UNLOXCYT was approved by the FDA in December 2024 to treat metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma ("cSCC") in patients who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation and was commercially launched in January 2026.

Commercial Portfolio Updates

● Journey Medical Expands Payer Access for Emrosi. At the end of March 2025, our partner company Journey Medical Corporation ("Journey Medical") commercially launched Emrosi (40mg Minocycline Hydrochloride Modified-Release Capsules, consisting of 10mg immediate release and 30mg extended release pellets), also known as DFD-29, for inflammatory lesions of rosacea. Emrosi was approved by the FDA in November 2024 and is available by prescription at specialty pharmacy chains. In April 2026, Journey Medical announced that it secured a contract with a third major group purchasing organization (GPO) for Emrosi. As such, payer access for Emrosi expanded to over 150 million commercial lives as of April 1, 2026, which equates to approximately 85% of all commercial lives in the United States that have access to Emrosi. Journey Medical reported net product revenues of $15.9 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared to net product revenues of $13.1 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
● Royalties. In the first quarter of 2026, Cyprium recognized $0.1 million in royalty revenue on net sales of ZYCUBO.

Clinical Updates

● Phase 3 CARES Results for Anselamimab (CAEL-101); Regulatory Submission of Prespecified Subgroup Analysis Planned. In July 2025, AstraZeneca announced that anselamimab (formerly known as CAEL-101) did not achieve statistical significance for the primary endpoint in its Phase III Cardiac Amyloid Reaching for Extended Survival ("CARES") clinical program for Mayo stages IIIa and IIIb AL amyloidosis patients. However, the drug showed clinically meaningful improvement in a prespecified subgroup and was well tolerated. AstraZeneca indicated that the company plans to submit the prespecified subgroup analysis from the CARES trials to regulatory authorities and disclosed regulatory submissions in the EU and Japan.

General Corporate:

● In March 2026, Fortress made aggregate prepayments on its loan with Oaktree, including a prepayment in connection with the sale of the PRV, reducing the outstanding principal balance to $15.0 million.
● In February 2026, Avenue entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Duke University to acquire patent and know-how rights pertaining to ATX-04 (clenbuterol), a well-characterized small-molecule β2-adrenergic agonist, in clinical development for the treatment of Pompe disease. ATX-04 is a selective β2-adrenergic agonist with human proof-of-concept data demonstrating improved muscle function and enhanced response to enzyme replacement therapy. Avenue anticipates meeting with the FDA in 2026 to discuss and align on the design of a potential single pivotal trial for ATX-04 for Pompe disease.

Financial Results:

● As of March 31, 2026, Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $255.8 million, compared to $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, an increase of $176.5 million during the quarter.
● Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaling $255.8 million as of March 31, 2026, includes $209.9 million attributable to Fortress and the private subsidiaries, $2.4 million attributable to Avenue, $16.3 million attributable to Mustang Bio and $27.2 million attributable to Journey Medical.
o Fortress’ consolidated cash and cash equivalents totaled $79.4 million as of December 31, 2025, and includes $35.2 million attributable to Fortress and private subsidiaries, $2.9 million attributable to Avenue, $17.3 million attributable to Mustang and $24.1 million attributable to Journey Medical.

● Fortress’ consolidated net revenue totaled $16.0 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, of which $15.9 million is generated from Journey Medical’s marketed dermatology products. This compares to consolidated revenue totaling $13.1 million for the first quarter of 2025.
● Consolidated research and development expenses totaled $0.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $3.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
● Consolidated selling, general and administrative costs were $15.9 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $25.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
● Consolidated net income attributable to common stockholders was $108.4 million, or $3.44 per share (basic) and $2.82 per share (diluted), for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(12.7) million, or $(0.48) per share basic and diluted for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.

(Press release, Fortress Biotech, MAY 14, 2026, View Source [SID1234665703])