Aptose Biosciences Announces Rescheduling of Special Meeting of Shareholders to Approve the Acquisition by Hanmi Pending Final Clearance from SEC

On December 19, 2025 Aptose Biosciences Inc. ("Aptose" or the "Company") (TSX: APS; OTC: APTOF) reported that it will be rescheduling its upcoming special meeting of shareholders, originally scheduled to be held on January 16, 2026 (the "Meeting"), to a later date to be announced. Aptose will hold the rescheduled Meeting as soon as practicable in January 2026. No changes are expected to be made to the record date of the Meeting, being the close of business on December 12, 2025, or to the matters to be put before shareholders at the Meeting, including the previously announced continuance of Aptose from the Canada Business Corporations Act to the Business Corporations Act (Alberta) ("ABCA") (the "Continuance") and the subsequent acquisition by HS North America Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (together, the "Hanmi Purchasers"), by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the ABCA (the "Arrangement" and, together with the Continuance, the "Transaction").

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Aptose has determined to reschedule the Meeting after it receives final clearance of the proxy statement from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Following the clearance from the SEC, Aptose will announce the new date, time and virtual details for the Meeting. Aptose intends to mail to all shareholders, and to make available under its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov, the proxy statement, form of proxy, letter of transmittal along with any additional required disclosure in connection with the Meeting.

On December 12, 2025, Aptose obtained an interim order from the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta (the "Court") authorizing the holding of the Meeting and matters relating to the conduct of the Meeting.

The Company’s board of directors unanimously recommends that the holders of Aptose common shares vote FOR the special resolutions approving the Continuance and the Arrangement at the Meeting.

(Press release, Aptose Biosciences, DEC 19, 2025, View Source [SID1234661563])

Quest Diagnostics to Speak at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On December 19, 2025 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (NYSE: DGX), a leading national provider of diagnostic information services, reported that Jim Davis, Chairman, CEO and President, and Sam Samad, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak on the company’s strategy, performance, and the latest market developments and trends during a presentation and Q&A session at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

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The presentation and Q&A session will be webcast live during the conference and will be available at ir.QuestDiagnostics.com. In addition, the archived webcast will be available within 24 hours after the conclusion of the live event and will remain available until February 11, 2026.

(Press release, Quest Diagnostics, DEC 19, 2025, View Source [SID1234661562])

Nykode Therapeutics to Present Interim Data from the VB-C-03 trial at the 10th International Congress on Innovative Approaches in Head & Neck Oncology (ICHNO) on March 20, 2026

On December 19, 2025 Nykode Therapeutics ASA (OSE: NYKD), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel immunotherapies, reported the oral presentation of interim data from the VB-C-03 trial at the 10th International Congress on Innovative Approaches in Head & Neck Oncology (ICHNO) on March 20, 2026.

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The VB-C-03 trial is investigating abi-suva in combination with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in 1st line unresectable recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer patients (NCT06016920). Nykode is further advancing abi-suva development in 1st line head and neck cancer through the Abili-T phase 2 randomized controlled trial.

Presentation details:
Location: ICHNO 2026, Seville, Spain
Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 15:15-16:15 (CET)

The abstract is expected to be published on February 19, 2026.

Michael Engsig, Chief Executive Officer of Nykode, commented: "As previously announced, we look forward to providing further insight into the C-03 clinical data from 1st line head and neck cancer patients which supported our recently communicated strategy to further investigate abi-suva in this population with significant unmet needs."

(Press release, Nykode Therapeutics, DEC 19, 2025, View Source [SID1234661560])

Outlook Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2025

On December 19, 2025 Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company focused on enhancing the standard of care for bevacizumab for the treatment of retina diseases, reported financial results for fiscal year 2025.

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Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, Outlook Therapeutics reported net loss attributable to common stockholders of $62.4 million, or $1.79 per basic and diluted share, and $1.4 million of revenue. This compares with net loss attributable to common stockholders of $75.4 million, or $4.06 per basic and diluted share, and no revenue for the prior year.

Revenue in fiscal 2025 consisted of the initial sales in June 2025 into the sales channels in Germany and the UK for LYTENAVA (bevacizumab gamma) where title to the product has transferred to the distributor. Overall, there has been a sustained increase in both the number of accounts ordering LYTENAVA and the breadth of prescribing clinicians across both markets during the early stages of fiscal year 2026. In addition to optimal market access and pricing at the national and sub-national level in both the UK and Germany, recent developments that should contribute to continued improvements in unit sales include LYTENAVA acceptance into the tender framework in the UK in December 2025 and the initiation of a multi-center non-interventional study in Germany to gather real-world data. Gross profit for fiscal 2025 was impacted negatively due to increased reserves for short-dated inventory included in the original shipments to the UK in June 2025.

Overall expenses in fiscal 2025 were $4.6 million lower than fiscal 2024 primarily due to a significant reduction in R&D expenses associated with the completion of the NORSE Eight clinical trial in fiscal 2024. The reduction in R&D expenses was partially offset by increased SG&A expenses primarily related to launching LYTENAVA in Europe in June 2025.

As of September 30, 2025, Outlook Therapeutics had cash and cash equivalents of $8.1 million, which does not include $14.9 million of net proceeds from sales under its at-the-market offering program after September 30, 2025.

"Over the course of fiscal year 2025, our team has worked diligently to position Outlook Therapeutics for success. We are preparing now for potential approval and progressing commercial launch activities in the U.S., as we await a decision from the FDA in just a few short weeks," commented Bob Jahr, Chief Executive Officer of Outlook Therapeutics. "In Europe, our initial shipments of inventory are being used to prime and prepare to grow the market. Commercial activities remain ongoing as we push ahead with our efforts to expand into the next wave of country launches, including Austria and the Netherlands. Outside the U.S., we continue to identify potential partners for additional expansion. As we close out the remainder of 2025, our commitment remains focused on providing patients and physicians with access to an approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab."

Upcoming Near Term Milestone

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) PDUFA goal date for ONS-5010 is December 31, 2025.

About ONS-5010 / LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg, bevacizumab gamma)

ONS-5010/LYTENAVA is an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab produced in the United States for the treatment of wet AMD. LYTENAVA (bevacizumab gamma) is the subject of a centralized Marketing Authorization granted by the European Commission in the EU and Marketing Authorization granted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK for the treatment of wet AMD.

In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA (bevacizumab-vikg) is investigational. In certain European Union Member States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA must receive pricing and reimbursement approval before it can be sold.

Bevacizumab-vikg (bevacizumab gamma in the EU and UK) is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively binds with high affinity to all isoforms of human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and neutralizes VEGF’s biologic activity through a steric blocking of the binding of VEGF to its receptors Flt-1 (VEGFR-1) and KDR (VEGFR-2) on the surface of endothelial cells. Following intravitreal injection, the binding of bevacizumab to VEGF prevents the interaction of VEGF with its receptors on the surface of endothelial cells, reducing endothelial cell proliferation, vascular leakage, and new blood vessel formation in the retina.

(Press release, Outlook Therapeutics, DEC 19, 2025, View Source [SID1234661561])

Nimbus Therapeutics Announces Completion of Dose Escalation in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of NDI-219216, Novel WRN Inhibitor for MSI-H Tumors

On December 19, 2025 Nimbus Therapeutics, LLC ("Nimbus Therapeutics" or "Nimbus"), a biotechnology company that designs and develops breakthrough medicines through its powerful computational drug discovery engine, reported the completion of dose escalation (Part A) in its Phase 1/2 clinical trial of NDI-219216, the company’s investigational non-covalent Werner syndrome helicase (WRN) inhibitor for the treatment of microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) tumors.

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Data thus far from the dose escalation portion of the trial demonstrated that NDI-219216 has a favorable safety profile, with no dose-limiting toxicities or severe treatment-related adverse events observed through the maximum administered dose (MAD). No maximum tolerated dose (MTD) was reached. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data indicated that NDI-219216 achieved robust WRN target engagement for more than 24 hours at multiple dose levels. The company completed dose escalation approximately nine months ahead of schedule, with enrollment continuing to accelerate across global clinical sites.

"Completing dose escalation represents an important milestone in the clinical development of NDI-219216," said Anita Scheuber, M.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology at Nimbus. "We are encouraged by the favorable safety profile and robust target coverage that is translating into early clinical activity in patients. The accelerated timeline, driven by strong patient recruitment, underscores the significant unmet need in this patient population. These results reinforce our confidence in NDI-219216’s differentiated profile and its potential to address patients with MSI-H tumors who have limited treatment options. We look forward to sharing clinical data at an upcoming scientific conference."

The Phase 1/2 clinical trial (NCT06898450) is an open-label study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and preliminary antitumor activity of NDI-219216 in patients with advanced solid tumors. The study is being conducted in three parts: Part A (dose escalation), Part B (dose optimization), and Part C (dose expansion). With Part A now complete, the trial is advancing to Part B, which will determine the recommended dose(s) for further evaluation.

About NDI-219216

NDI-219216 is a highly potent and selective non-covalent investigational inhibitor of Werner syndrome helicase (WRN) activity being developed for the treatment of MSI-H tumors. WRN is a DNA helicase required for DNA replication and DNA repair and is a validated synthetic lethal target for tumors with microsatellite instability (MSI). MSI is a phenotypic consequence of deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) and occurs in various tumor types, including colorectal, gastric, and endometrial cancers. In preclinical studies, treatment with NDI-219216 exhibited robust antitumor activity across multiple cell line-derived xenograft (CDX) and patient-derived xenograft (PDX) MSI-H tumor models, including models for colorectal, gastric, and endometrial cancers.

(Press release, Nimbus Therapeutics, DEC 19, 2025, View Source [SID1234661559])