On August 11, 2026 Sona Nanotech Inc. (CSE: SONA) (OTCQB: SNANF) (the "Company" or "Sona") reported that it has closed its over-subscribed private placement that was announced on July 31, 2026 with the issuance of 8,423,372 common shares (each, a "Share") at $0.30 per share. (the "Financing"). All securities issued pursuant to the Financing will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

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As previously disclosed, Sona intends to use the net proceeds of the Financing for advancing studies to support the clinical advancement and continuing research and development work on its Targeted Hyperthermia TherapyTM ("THT") oncology treatment, as well as for general working capital purposes.

Directors of the Company subscribed for 300,000 shares. Such participation is considered to be "related party transactions" within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The Company relied on the exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 contained in sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101 in respect of related party participation in the Offering as neither the fair market value (as determined under MI 61-101) of the subject matter of, nor the fair market value of the consideration for, the transaction, insofar as it involves the related parties, exceeded 25% of the Company’s market capitalization (as determined under MI 61-101).

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On August 11, 2026 Bicara Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: BCAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing transformative bifunctional therapies to patients with solid tumors, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided a business update, including strategic leadership transitions marking the company’s next era of execution and growth.

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Ryan Cohlhepp, Pharm.D., Bicara’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) will succeed Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D., MBA as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2027. As part of this planned evolution in leadership, Dr. Mazumdar will serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Strategic Advisor, with the goal of ensuring a seamless transition as Bicara enters its next era of execution and growth. Dr. Mazumdar will leverage her deep institutional knowledge to provide management guidance and support future growth, while empowering the next phase of strategic and operational leadership at Dr. Cohlhepp’s direction as the company prepares for the potential commercialization of ficerafusp alfa in first-line (1L) recurrent or metastatic (R/M) human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), with topline data from an interim analysis of the FORTIFI-HN01 pivotal trial expected in mid-2027.

Tanya Green, Chief Development Officer, will succeed Dr. Cohlhepp as COO, effective January 1, 2027. Since joining Bicara in October 2025, Ms. Green has demonstrated enterprise-wide responsibility for driving operational strategy, execution, and organizational performance across key development and operational functions including global clinical operations, technical operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and program management.

Jenn Larson, CPA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and will succeed Ivan Hyep, MBA, effective August 12, 2026. Ms. Larson is a tenured financial operator who brings decades of experience in roles of increasing strategic and operational responsibility at publicly traded, revenue-generating, commercial-stage biotechnology organizations.

Jenna Cohen will be promoted from Chief Corporate Affairs Officer to Chief Business Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Ms. Cohen has demonstrated an increasing scope of strategic and executional impact since joining Bicara in October 2025, and in her new role will retain oversight of corporate affairs, corporate development, and strategy.

Greg Shiferman, J.D., has been appointed Chief Legal Officer effective August 31, 2026. Mr. Shiferman is an accomplished life sciences professional who has served in executive positions across legal and program leadership. Mr. Shiferman brings deep experience providing strategic counsel across corporate development, commercialization, and governance. He will lead all aspects of our legal and compliance functions through key corporate milestones, including the potential commercial launch of ficerafusp alfa.
"This transition marks a natural evolution for Bicara as we maintain strong enrollment momentum that enables a clear line of sight to a topline interim analysis which we believe will lead to an accelerated approval and subsequent launch of ficerafusp alfa in head and neck cancer. I am incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished so far—transforming bold science into meaningful impact for patients while establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Having worked closely with Ryan since Bicara’s earliest days, I have seen firsthand his ability to translate strategy into disciplined execution, and we have been true partners in shaping the Bicara of today. I have complete confidence that he is the right leader to guide our next chapter," said Claire Mazumdar, Ph.D., MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Bicara Therapeutics. "In addition, I want to thank Ivan for serving as an early executive at Bicara, for leading us through private and public offerings during his tenure, and for establishing the early infrastructure for the Finance organization. In my new role, I look forward to continuing to help shape the future of Bicara—both on the Board and supporting the leadership team as they build on this momentum and continue creating lasting value for patients, employees, and shareholders."

"On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Claire for her extraordinary vision, leadership, and commitment to building a company defined by scientific excellence, a deeply rooted culture, and an unwavering focus on patients. Throughout her tenure, Claire has led with a long-term perspective, and this leadership transition reflects her thoughtful stewardship and commitment to Bicara’s continued success," said Mike Powell, Chairman of the Board of Bicara Therapeutics. "The Board has great confidence in Ryan to lead Bicara into its next era of execution and growth. This transition also reflects the investments we have made to prepare for our next chapter—including strengthening our executive team with experienced commercial leaders, elevating outstanding internal talent, and expanding the Board with directors who bring deep operational and commercialization expertise. Together, these steps have created a management team equipped to execute on the significant opportunities ahead, position the company for its next stage of growth, and broaden Bicara’s impact for patients."

"It is an incredible privilege to lead Bicara at such an important moment in its journey. Since the early days of Bicara, I have had the opportunity to help shape our strategy, help build the organizational capabilities and leadership team at the appropriate time in the company’s evolution, and work alongside an extraordinary group of colleagues to bring the tremendous promise of ficerafusp alfa to many people around the world through our clinical trials," said Ryan Cohlhepp, President and COO. "I am deeply grateful to Claire for her partnership and unwavering commitment to the ongoing success of this organization, and to the Board for its confidence in me. As we look ahead, my focus will be on building on the exceptional foundation we have created together—establishing our commercial footprint, advancing a pipeline with discipline and purpose, and continuing to invest in the people and culture that make Bicara unique."

Leadership biographies may be accessed on the Bicara website.

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights and Recent Progress

Ficerafusp Alfa in 1L R/M HPV-Negative HNSCC

Initiated FORTIFI-FLEX, a randomized, open-label, clinical study that will evaluate ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizumab, administered as a 12-week loading dose of 1500mg weekly (QW) followed by maintenance dosing of 2250mg every three weeks (Q3W). The company expects to have results from this study by the time of a potential U.S. accelerated approval in 1L R/M HPV-negative HNSCC.
Presented extended follow-up data out to three years from the Phase 1/1b study of ficerafusp alfa in combination with pembrolizumab in 1L R/M HPV-negative HNSCC at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting. The data demonstrated deep, durable responses representing substantial improvements over standard of care treatment, observed to be driven by TGF-β inhibition, allowing for direct tumor penetration. Specifically, three-year follow-up from the 1500mg QW dose cohort showed an estimated OS rate of 31%, approximately doubling the survival rate observed in retrospective analysis with standard of care pembrolizumab in HPV-negative patients.
Key Anticipated Upcoming Milestones

HNSCC

Continued to enroll Phase 3 of the FORTIFI-HN01 pivotal trial in 1L R/M HPV-negative HNSCC and expect to be substantially enrolled by the end of the year to enable topline results from an interim analysis in mid-2027.
Other Solid Tumors, Including mCRC

Present data from Phase 1b expansion cohort evaluating ficerafusp alfa both as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with 3L+ mCRC (RAS/BRAF wild type MSS) in the second half of 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities: As of June 30, 2026, Bicara had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $497.3 million, compared to $414.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025. Based on its current operating and development plans, the company expects that its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will fund operations into the first half of 2029.
Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were $45.8 million for the second quarter of 2026 as compared to $24.8 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to costs associated with the ongoing FORTIFI-HN01 pivotal trial, as well as the company’s ongoing Phase 1/1b dose expansion cohorts, and an increase in personnel costs.
General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $14.2 million for the second quarter of 2026 as compared to $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to additional personnel costs and professional fees associated with expanding the organization as we advance in a pivotal study and prepare for potential commercialization.
Net Loss: Net loss totaled $55.4 million for the second quarter of 2026 compared to $27.4 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Upcoming Investor Conference

Bicara Therapeutics will participate in one upcoming investor conference:

2026 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:10 a.m. ET.
A live webcast of the fireside chat will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Bicara’s website under Events and Presentations. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available for 30 days following the event.

Conference Call Information

Bicara will host a live conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET today to discuss second quarter 2026 financial results and business updates, including strategic leadership transitions. Individuals may register for the conference call by clicking the link here. Once registered, participants will receive dial-in details and a unique PIN that will allow them to access the call. An audio webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Bicara’s website under Events and Presentations. An archived replay will also be available for 30 days following the event.

(Press release, Bicara Therapeutics, AUG 11, 2026, View Source [SID1234669977])

On August 11, 2026 Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel cancer therapies, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and provided a business update.

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"The second quarter was an important period of progress for Cardiff, highlighted by the presentation of positive Phase 2 data at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) and our continued progress in preparation for a planned registrational trial of onvansertib in first-line RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer," said Mani Mohindru, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cardiff Oncology. "The updated CRDF-004 results reinforced our confidence in the selected registrational dose and regimen of 30 mg onvansertib in combination with FOLFIRI/bevacizumab. This regimen has demonstrated deep and durable tumor shrinkage over time, reflecting the synergistic mechanisms of action, while maintaining a well-tolerated safety profile with no overlapping or new toxicities when added to standard-of-care therapy."

Dr. Mohindru continued, "Following our successful End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, we are preparing to initiate the planned Phase 3 trial in the first quarter of 2027, subject to securing additional financing. We believe the totality of data generated to date strengthens onvansertib’s potential to become an important new treatment option for patients with first-line RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, an area where there remains significant unmet need."

Clinical and Regulatory Highlights

Presented Positive Results from Randomized, Controlled Phase 2 CRDF-004 Trial at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) ("ASCO") Annual Meeting

In June, Cardiff presented positive results from CRDF-004, its ongoing, randomized, controlled, dose-finding Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating onvansertib in combination with standard-of-care ("SoC") regimens in patients with first-line RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer ("mCRC"), in a rapid oral presentation at the 2026 ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting.

The trial achieved its primary goal of selecting the efficacious and safe dose of onvansertib plus SoC regimen for the registrational program. The selected regimen, 30 mg onvansertib in combination with FOLFIRI/bevacizumab ("bev"), demonstrated deep and durable tumor shrinkage, including clinically meaningful improvements in confirmed objective response rate ("ORR") and progression-free survival ("PFS") compared to SoC alone, with no additive adverse events observed. Data highlights from the ongoing Phase 2 trial, based on a March 18, 2026 data cut, are listed below, with the full press release available here:

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The 30 mg onvansertib plus FOLFIRI/bev arm achieved a confirmed ORR of 72.2% compared to 42.1% for FOLFIRI/bev alone, a 30% ORR improvement over SoC. The responses were deeper and more durable in the onvansertib arm.
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Secondary endpoint of PFS hazard ratio ("HR") of 0.55 (95% CI: 0.15–2.09) and 0.57 (95% CI: 0.20–1.65) for patients treated with 30 mg onvansertib plus FOLFIRI/bev vs. FOLFIRI/bev by Blinded Independent Central Review ("BICR") and investigator assessment ("IA"), respectively.
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Four patients remained on onvansertib treatment beyond 15 months, including two patients beyond 20 months.
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Onvansertib in combination with SoC regimens continued to be well-tolerated, with no major or unexpected toxicities and no additive adverse events observed.
The Phase 2 trial is still ongoing and as of a June 23, 2026 data cut, 12 patients remain on trial, with 8 patients in the onvansertib (20 or 30 mg) plus FOLFIRI/bev arms and one patient remaining on SoC.

Completed Successful End-of-Phase 2 ("EoP2") Meeting with FDA and Advanced Phase 3 Readiness Activities

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Following completion of a successful EoP2 meeting, Cardiff aligned with the FDA on key design elements for its planned registrational Phase 3 trial of onvansertib in first-line RAS-mutated mCRC.
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The planned randomized, controlled Phase 3 trial is expected to evaluate 30 mg onvansertib in combination with FOLFIRI/bev compared to SoC FOLFIRI/bev as first-line therapy in patients with RAS-mutated mCRC. Cardiff is preparing to initiate the trial in the first quarter of 2027, subject to securing additional financing.
Preclinical Highlights

Presented New Preclinical Data at the 2026 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) ("AACR") Annual Meeting Supporting the Rationale for Onvansertib in Combination with Antibody-Drug Conjugates ("ADCs")

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In April, Cardiff presented new preclinical data at the 2026 AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting supporting the rationale for onvansertib in combination with ADCs. The data demonstrated that onvansertib enhanced the activity of the HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan, driving tumor regression and overcoming resistance in HER2-low breast cancer models.
Corporate Update

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In February 2026, the Company received written notice from its licensor, Nerviano Medical Sciences S.r.l. ("NMS"), alleging that the Company was in material breach of the license agreement. NMS subsequently purported to terminate the license agreement based on the Company’s alleged material breach. The Company filed a lawsuit in May 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California seeking a declaratory judgment that it is not in material breach and injunctive relief requiring NMS to continue performing under the license agreement. The Company believes that NMS’s purported termination is legally ineffective, factually unsupported and procedurally improper, and the Company plans to continue performing under the license agreement.
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In July, Cardiff announced a $10 million registered direct offering of common stock and warrants to support working capital and general corporate purposes. The full press release is available here.

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Liquidity, cash burn, and cash runway

As of June 30, 2026, Cardiff Oncology had approximately $34.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. The amount as of June 30, 2026 does not include proceeds from the registered direct offering completed subsequent to quarter end.

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was approximately $24.1 million, an increase of $3.0 million from $21.1 million for the same period in 2025.

Based on its current expectations and projections, the Company believes its current cash resources are sufficient to fund its operations into the third quarter of 2027.

Operating results

Total operating expenses were approximately $22.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a decrease of $6.8 million from $29.4 million for the same period in 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to a decrease of $9.4 million in R&D expenses, mainly related to the completion of clinical trials, as well as fewer patients still on treatment in the Phase 2 mCRC trial, and a reduction in preclinical activities as the Company focuses on its upcoming Phase 3 mCRC trial. The decrease in expenses was partially offset by an increase of $2.6 million in SG&A expenses, primarily for employee severance agreements and corresponding modifications of stock options, as well as an increase in attorney costs related to Cardiff Oncology’s ongoing licensing dispute.

(Press release, Cardiff Oncology, AUG 11, 2026, View Source [SID1234669959])

On August 11, 2026 Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: EIKN) (Eikon), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines to address serious unmet medical needs, reported the selection of a dose of 0.60 mg/m2 that will be employed in future for all patients randomized to receive EIK1001 in the TeLuRide-006 trial. This decision aligns with a recommendation from an independent DMC following a prespecified analysis of unblinded data.

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"To date, despite multiple combination clinical studies, statistically significant improvement in overall survival in the treatment of advanced melanoma has not been achieved over checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy," said Roy Baynes, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Eikon. "EIK1001’s activation of both myeloid and plasmacytoid dendritic cells to stimulate both innate and adaptive immunity, bringing a broader répertoire of immune cells to target tumor cells, represents both an orthogonal mechanism and an agent with monotherapy activity. These criteria merit study in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The selection of an optimized dose for this trial advances our efforts to bring this approach to patients in urgent need of better therapies."

(Press release, Eikon Therapeutics, AUG 11, 2026, View Source [SID1234669978])

On August 11, 2026 AN2 Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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"AN2 will have three Phase 2 programs underway by the end of this year, all of which have the potential to address major unmet needs. Our near-term focus is advancing start-up activities for the Phase 2 EBO-PV-201 study in polycythemia vera. We recently held a pre-IND meeting with the FDA and are expanding the Phase 2 study to include sites in the U.S. and Australia," said Eric Easom, Co-Founder, Chairman, President and CEO of AN2 Therapeutics. "Enrollment is ongoing in an investigator-initiated Phase 2 study in M. abscessus lung disease. In our chronic Chagas program, compelling non-human primate efficacy data and a favorable clinical PK and safety profile from our Phase 1 study support planned initiation of a Phase 2 trial by year-end. We are also expanding our pipeline, having declared our first development candidate for solid tumors earlier this year and expecting to advance a second development candidate by the end of 2026. Collectively, these achievements underscore the potential of our boron chemistry platform to deliver differentiated therapies across multiple disease areas."

Second Quarter & Recent Business Updates:

Polycythemia vera

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Advancing start-up activities for the global Phase 2 trial of oral epetraborole in polycythemia vera
In March 2026, the Company outlined plans to expand the development of oral epetraborole into a Phase 2 proof-of-concept clinical study in adults with phlebotomy-dependent polycythemia vera (PV). PV is a slowly progressing blood cancer characterized by overproduction of red blood cells in the bone marrow. This overproduction increases hematocrit, which can lead to serious medical complications, including arterial and venous thromboembolic events. If untreated, PV can be life-threatening. Despite available therapies, such as burdensome periodic therapeutic phlebotomies, many patients experience uncontrolled hematocrit levels and persistent symptoms, requiring long-term management to maintain adequate disease control. PV is estimated to affect approximately 155,000 people in the U.S.

The Company recently held a pre-IND meeting with the FDA and now plans to expand the Phase 2 study (EBO-PV-201) to add sites in the U.S. and Australia, with an IND filing expected in the third quarter of 2026. As a result of this expansion, Phase 2 enrollment is anticipated to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026, beginning with an open-label sentinel cohort at a sub-therapeutic dose aimed at assessing pharmacokinetics and safety in PV patients. Following successful conclusion of the sentinel group, the safety monitoring committee will advise on dose selections for Part 1, an open-label, single arm, 28-week evaluation of epetraborole’s ability to maintain hematocrit control and reduce the frequency of phlebotomy in phlebotomy-dependent PV patients. The Company anticipates releasing Part 1 data periodically throughout 2027.

M. abscessus complex lung disease

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Enrollment ongoing in Phase 2 investigator-initiated clinical trial of epetraborole in patients with M. abscessus lung disease
Building on the learnings from AN2’s prior non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) study in treatment-refractory MAC, the Company believes that epetraborole has the potential to address a critical unmet need in M. abscessus lung disease, one of the most difficult-to-treat NTM infections for which no FDA-approved therapy exists. M. abscessus lung disease is a serious NTM infection requiring prolonged therapy, initially often with IV-only antibiotics. People affected by this illness face limited, burdensome treatment options, and high rates of morbidity and mortality. NTM lung disease represents a growing global health concern. It is estimated that approximately 120,000–150,000 people in the U.S. are living with NTM lung disease, of whom 10-15% have infection caused by M. abscessus.

The Company is supporting an investigator-initiated trial and anticipates that data from this study, if positive, could provide clinical proof-of-concept in M. abscessus lung disease and thereby inform the design of a subsequent pivotal trial. Patient enrollment is ongoing. The 84-patient multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, prospective clinical study is being led by Dr. Kevin Winthrop, Professor of Public Health and Infectious Diseases at the Oregon Health and Sciences University, in conjunction with other investigators across an estimated 10-15 sites in the U.S. The Company anticipates reporting topline results in late 2027, subject to enrollment progress.

Chagas disease

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Announced positive enabling data from two studies of oral AN2-502998, under development for chronic Chagas disease, which support advancement to Phase 2 proof-of-concept study anticipated to start in 2026
The Company is studying AN2-502998, an oral, boron-based small molecule CPSF3 inhibitor for the treatment of chronic Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis. Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Over 300,000 people are estimated to be infected in the U.S., 200,000 across Europe and Japan, and about 10 million worldwide. Left untreated, chronic T. cruzi infection is lifelong and can be life threatening. The parasite T. cruzi silently damages the heart and digestive system, with ~20-30% of people developing serious cardiac damage resulting in heart failure, stroke, or sudden death. There are no FDA-approved treatments for adults with Chagas disease.

In June 2026, the Company announced positive results from two studies that it believes support the planned initiation later this year of a Phase 2 trial of AN2-502998 in chronic Chagas disease. In the non-human primate (NHP) efficacy study, 28 days of treatment with AN2-502998 resulted in 100% parasitic elimination at target exposures attainable in humans, in NHP’s with naturally acquired, chronic T. cruzi infection. In the Phase 1 first-in-human study, AN2-502998 was generally well tolerated at exposure levels consistent with NHP efficacy thresholds.

AN2-502998 is the only compound of which the Company is aware to have demonstrated curative activity in preclinical studies across multiple species, including in NHPs with long-term, naturally acquired chronic infections caused by diverse T. cruzi genetic types. The Company believes that efficacy in naturally infected NHPs is the most clinically relevant predictor of efficacy for human chronic Chagas disease.

The Company expects to initiate a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in adults with chronic Chagas disease in late 2026.

Boron chemistry pipeline

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Advancing ENPP1 candidate for the potential treatment of solid tumors
The Company is prioritizing targets in oncology and bone disorders where it believes boron chemistry may offer a competitive advantage in terms of binding-site differentiation, pharmacodynamics, drug-like properties and IP, including initially ENPP1 and PI3Kα. The unique binding modes of boron-containing compounds enable the discovery of inhibitors with high ligand efficiency against targets considered undruggable or difficult to access with traditional chemistry approaches. Boron chemistry has produced first-in-class molecules against a number of targets including CPSF3 (AN2-502998 and acoziborole) and LeuRS (epetraborole, ganfeborole and tavaborole). The Company has discovered preclinical compounds that demonstrate sub-nanomolar activity, high selectivity and excellent oral pharmacokinetic properties. Earlier this year, the Company declared a development candidate (ENPP1) for the treatment of solid tumors and expects to advance a second development candidate by the end of 2026.

Selected Second Quarter Financial Results

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Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $6.0 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period during 2025 due to increased chemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC) expenses, other miscellaneous expenses, consulting and outside services, preclinical and research studies expenses, and clinical trial expenses. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in personnel-related expenses.
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General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were $2.9 million, compared to $4.0 million for the same period in 2025 due to decreased professional and outside services expenses and personnel-related expenses.
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Interest Income: Interest income for the second quarter of 2026 was $0.7 million, compared to $0.8 million for the same period during 2025 due to lower average cash, cash equivalents, and investment balances and lower interest rates in 2026 as compared to 2025.
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Net Loss: Net loss for the second quarter of 2026 was $8.2 million, compared to $6.5 million for the same period during 2025.
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Cash Position: The Company had cash, cash equivalents and investments of $79.9 million at June 30, 2026. The Company projects that existing cash, cash equivalents, and investments will sustain operations into 2029 under the current operating plan.

(Press release, AN2 Therapeutics, AUG 11, 2026, View Source [SID1234669940])