Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 26, 2026.
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We also completed enrollment in a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating azenosertib as a monotherapy in patients with uterine serous carcinoma, or USC (TETON - ZN-c3-004). We plan to publish results from this trial in the future. We do not plan further development of azenosertib in USC.
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Restructuring Expenses
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Restructuring expenses consist of involuntary employee termination benefits pursuant to a one-time benefit arrangement.
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Research and development, or R&D, expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $107.3 million, compared to $167.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease of $60.5 million was primarily due to decreases of $22.3 million for clinical expenses, $12.9 million for lab services, $8.8 million for drug manufacturing, and $1.3 million for supplies and other expense. A decrease of $16.4 million from personnel expense, of which $6.5 million was non-cash stock-based compensation, also contributed to the overall reduction in research and development expenses. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.2 million from a one-time impairment charge recorded on research and development equipment during the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
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Restructuring Expenses
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On January 22, 2025, our Board of Directors approved a strategic restructuring of the Company to support execution of late-stage development for azenosertib, and extend its cash runway beyond a potentially registration-enabling azenosertib topline readout from the Company’s DENALI Part 2 study, anticipated by the end of 2026. In connection with this strategic restructuring, the Company reduced its workforce by approximately 40%. Restructuring expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $7.8 million, compared to zero during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $37.7 million, compared to $87.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease of $49.4 millionwas primarily due to a decrease of $47.1 million of personnel expense, of which $40.8 million was non-cash stock-based compensation. Decreases of $3.3 million related to consulting and outside services also contributed to the overall reduction in general and administrative expenses. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $1.0 million related to allocated and other costs.
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Investment and Other Income, Net
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Investment and other income, net was $16.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $25.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease of $9.3 million was primarily driven by a decrease of $8.4 million in returns on invested cash and marketable debt securities and decreases in the mark to market adjustment for the fair value of Immunome common stock of $4.1 million. The decreases were partially offset by a reduction of one-time miscellaneous expenses incurred in 2024.
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Stock Purchase Agreement
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On December 15, 2025, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) with Matrix Capital Master Fund, LP ("Matrix"), one of our then-stockholders. Pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement, the
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Company agreed to repurchase 7,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock from Matrix at a price of $1.33 per share, representing a discount from the Company’s closing share price of $1.40 on December 12, 2025 (the “Repurchase”). The Repurchase closed on December 15, 2025.
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•Monotherapy – Phase 2 Clinical Trial in USC (TETON - ZN-c3-004). Azenosertib is currently being evaluated as a monotherapy in a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients with USC. The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to azenosertib in patients with advanced or metastatic USC who have received at least one prior platinum-based chemotherapy regimen for management of advanced or metastatic disease. We plan to disclose data from this trial in the first half of 2026.
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•Combination - Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial of Azenosertib with Encorafenib and Cetuximab (BEACON Regimen) in BRAF V600E Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) (ZN-c3-016). ZN-c3-016 is an ongoing Phase 1/2 study that is evaluating azenosertib in combination with encorafenib and cetuximab in patients with metastatic BRAF V600E mCRC in collaboration with Pfizer. In January 2025, we announced clinical data from this trial. While the results from this trial in BRAF inhibitor naïve patients were encouraging, we decided not to advance into the dose expansion phase of the study due to resource prioritization and an evolving treatment landscape.
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The following chart is a graphical representation of our current clinical development program for azenosertib:
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Clinical Data
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Our focus on advancing the clinical development of azenosertib as a monotherapy in Cyclin E1+ PROC and our continuing clinical development of azeonsertib as a monotherapy in USC is supported by the following clinical data:
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DENALI Part 1b
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In January 2025, we announced data from DENALI Part 1b (n=102). As of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, in patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC tumors who were response-evaluable (patients who had at least one scan after receiving azenosertib), an ORR of 34.9% (15/43; 95% CI: 21.0 - 50.9) was observed. In the intent-to-treat patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC (patients who received at least one dose of azenosertib), the ORR was 31.3% (15/48; 95% CI: 18.7 - 46.3). As of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, the median duration of response, or mDOR, for the intent-to-treat population was still maturing and was approximately 5.5 months (95% CI: 2.7 - not estimable).
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As of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, azenosertib was observed to have a safety and tolerability profile that is favorable compared to published data from standard-of-care single-agent chemotherapy. Treatment-related serious adverse events occurred in 22 patients (21.6%).
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The most common treatment-related adverse events of special interest or clinical significance for azenosertib and this class of molecules, were nausea (65.7% all grades; 3.9% Grade 3+), fatigue (59.8% all grades, 15.7% Grade 3+), diarrhea (50.0% all grades; 6.9% Grade 3+), thrombocytopenia (34.3% all grades; 11.8% Grade 3+), and anemia (30.4% all grades, 10.8% Grade 3+). In addition, Grade 3+ sepsis occurred in 3 patients (2.9%), Grade 3+ febrile neutropenia occurred in 3 patients (2.9%), and Grade 3+ pancytopenia occurred in 1 patient (1.0%). Treatment-related adverse events led to dose reductions in 43 patients (42.2%), dose interruptions in 60 patients (58.8%) and discontinuations in 22 patients (21.6%). There were two previously reported treatment-related Grade 5 events in the study (2.0%). The DENALI Part 2 protocol contains measures for enhanced patient monitoring, guidance and supportive care, which could potentially improve discontinuation rates.
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In March 2025 at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2025 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, or SGO, we disclosed updated data from DENALI Part 1b reflecting a January 13, 2025 data cutoff. As of the January 13, 2025 data cutoff, the ORR in patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC tumors who were response-evaluable remained at 34.9% (15/43; 95% CI: 21.0 - 50.9). The safety and tolerability profile presented at SGO reflected treatment-related adverse events occurring in 10% or greater of patients and was consistent with the safety and tolerability profile reflected in the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, with no new safety findings. As previously disclosed in January 2025, the mDOR for the intent-to-treat population in DENALI Part
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1b was still maturing. As of the January 13, 2025 data cutoff, the ongoing mDOR had increased to approximately 6.3 months (95% CI: 2.7 - not estimable). Since patients remain on study in DENALI Part 1b, the mDOR continues to mature.
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MAMMOTH (ZN-c3-006) – Monotherapy
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In January 2025, we announced data from the monotherapy arm of our Phase 1/2 clinical trial of azenosertib in patients with PARP-inhibitor resistant ovarian cancer. In the monotherapy arm of the study (n=61), patients who were PARPi refractory were treated with azenosertib at 300 mg QD 5:2 or 400 mg QD 5:2. As of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, among Cyclin E1+ patients treated at the primary dose-of-interest, 400 mg QD 5:2 (n=16), an ORR of 31.3% (5/16; 95% CI: 11.0 - 58.7) and an mDOR of 4.2 months (95% CI: 3.0, not estimable) were observed, and among Cyclin E1+ patients treated at the 300 mg QD 5:2 dose level (n=14), an ORR of 21.4% (3/14; 95% CI: 4.7 - 50.8) and an mDOR of 4.9 months (95% CI: 3.0 - not estimable) were observed. The upper end of the mDOR confidence interval was not estimable due to the small number of patients and events.
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As of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, in the monotherapy arm of the MAMMOTH study at both 300mg QD 5:2 and 400mg QD 5:2 regardless of biomarker status, similar rates of treatment-related serious adverse events were observed across dose levels. There was a low rate of treatment-related Grade 3+ hematological toxicity with the majority being Grade 3 events, and only one Grade 4 febrile neutropenia event and one Grade 4 sepsis event. There was a low rate of treatment-related adverse events leading to treatment discontinuation: 16% in the 300 mg arm (n=4) and 5.6% in the 400 mg arm (n=2). There was one previously reported treatment-related Grade 5 event in the study.
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ZN-c3-001
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ZN-c3-001 is a Phase 1, dose-escalation study that evaluated azenosertib monotherapy in solid tumors across continuous and intermittent dosing schedules. ZN-c3-001 is fully enrolled (n=274). Greater anti-tumor activity was seen with intermittent dose schedules and in Cyclin E1+ patients.
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There were 23 patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC who were dosed at intermittent schedules at total daily doses of ≥300 mg. In these patients as of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, an ORR of 34.8% (8/23; 95% CI: 16.4 - 57.3) and an mDOR of 5.2 months (95% CI: 2.8, 6.9) were observed.
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There were 11 patients with Cyclin E1+ USC who were dosed at intermittent schedules at total daily doses of ≥300 mg. In these patients as of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, an ORR of 36.4% (4/11; 95% CI: 10.9 - 69.2) and an mDOR of 5.5 months (95% CI: 5.4, not estimable) were observed. The upper end of the mDOR confidence interval was not estimable due to the small number of patients and events.
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There were 193 patients in ZN-c3-001 at total daily doses of ≥300 mg across all tumor types and regardless of biomarker status. In these patients as of the December 2, 2024 data cutoff, azenosertib was shown to be tolerable with no Grade 3+ gastrointestinal treatment-related adverse events observed and low rates of Grade 3+ hematological toxicity, with the majority of hematological toxicity events being Grade 3. In these patients, there was also a low rate of treatment-related adverse events leading to discontinuation (n=10, 5.2%). There was one previously disclosed treatment-related Grade 5 event in the study (n=1, 0.5%).
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Interest Income
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Research and development, or R&D, expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $167.8 million, compared to $189.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease of $21.8 million was primarily due to a decrease of $10.7 million for personnel expense, of which $9.7 million is related to non-cash stock-based compensation. We also saw decreases of $5.8 million for clinical, $4.5 million for allocable expenses and $4.3 million for consulting, outside services and other expenses. These decreases were partially offset by increases of $3.5 million as a result of changes in cost sharing with Zentera.
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Zentera In-process Research and Development Expenses
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Zentera In-process Research and Development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were zero, compared to $45.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The $45.6 million expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 related to the termination of our collaboration with Zentera, and therefore there was no comparable expense for the year ended December 31, 2024.
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General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $87.1 million, compared to $64.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase of $22.8 million was primarily attributable to a $27.1 million increase related to personnel expense, of which $22.2 million is related to non-cash stock-based compensation. We also saw an increase of $3.1 million for facilities and allocable expenses. These increases were partially offset by decreases of $4.9 million for the operating lease impairment charge during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, and $2.5 million for outside services and other expense.
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Investment and other income was $25.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $22.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase of $2.9 million was primarily the result of higher rates of return from our invested marketable securities.
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Loss on Equity Method Investment
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We did not record a loss on equity method investment for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. We recorded a loss on equity method investment of $16.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, related to the divestment of our equity method investment.
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You should read the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and operating results together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs involving significant risks and uncertainties. As a result of many important factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on 10-K, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. For convenience of presentation some of the numbers have been rounded in the text below.
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You should read the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and operating results together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs involving significant risks and uncertainties. As a result of many important factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. For convenience of presentation some of the numbers have been rounded in the text below.
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A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, including a year-to-year comparison between 2024 and 2023, is presented below. For a discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022, including a year-to-year comparison between 2023 and 2022, refer to Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed on February 27, 2024.
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A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, including a year-to-year comparison between 2025 and 2024, is presented below. For a discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, including a year-to-year comparison between 2024 and 2023, refer to Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 filed on March 26, 2025.
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We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing azenosertib (ZN-c3), a potentially first-in-class and best-in-class WEE1 inhibitor, for patients with ovarian cancer and other tumor types. In clinical trials, azenosertib has been well tolerated and has demonstrated anti-tumor activity as a single agent across multiple tumor types. We are currently focused on advancing the clinical development of azenosertib in Cyclin E1+ platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, or PROC. We believe that our DENALI (ZN-c3-005) Part 2 clinical trial of azenosertib in patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC, if successful, has the potential to support an accelerated approval, subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, review. Azenosertib also has broad franchise potential beyond Cyclin E1+ PROC. We exclusively in-license or solely own worldwide development and commercialization rights to azenosertib.
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We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing azenosertib (ZN-c3), an investigational, potentially first-in-class and best-in-class WEE1 inhibitor, for patients with ovarian cancer and other tumor types. In clinical trials, azenosertib has been well tolerated and has demonstrated anti-tumor activity as a single agent across multiple tumor types. We are currently focused on advancing the clinical development of azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, or PROC. We believe that our DENALI (ZN-c3-005) Part 2 clinical trial of azenosertib in patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC, if successful, has the potential to support an accelerated approval, subject to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, review. Azenosertib also has broad franchise potential beyond Cyclin E1-positive PROC. We exclusively in-license or solely own worldwide development and commercialization rights to azenosertib.
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Azenosertib is a potentially best-in-class and first-in-class oral, small molecule WEE1 inhibitor. The inhibition of WEE1, a DNA damage response kinase, drives cancer cells into mitosis without being able to repair damaged DNA, resulting in cell death and thereby preventing tumor growth and potentially causing tumor regression. We have designed azenosertib to have advantages over other investigational therapies targeting WEE1, including superior selectivity and pharmacokinetic, or PK, properties.
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Azenosertib is an investigational, potentially first-in-class and best-in-class oral, small molecule WEE1 inhibitor. The inhibition of WEE1, a DNA damage response kinase, drives cancer cells into mitosis without being able to repair damaged DNA, resulting in cell death and thereby preventing tumor growth and potentially causing tumor regression. We have designed azenosertib to have advantages over other investigational therapies targeting WEE1, including superior selectivity and pharmacokinetic, or PK, properties.
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We are working with a diagnostic partner to develop a companion diagnostic test that will identify patients with PROC that overexpress the Cyclin E1 protein using our proprietary immunohistochemistry, or IHC, cutoff. A prototype of this test is ready for use in DENALI Part 2.
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We are working with a diagnostic partner to validate a companion diagnostic test that will identify patients with PROC that overexpress the Cyclin E1 protein using our proprietary immunohistochemistry, or IHC, cutoff. A prototype of this test is being used in DENALI Part 2 and is ready for use in our Phase 3 trial, ASPENOVA.
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In 2022, the global ovarian cancer market was approximately $3 billion, with significant growth expected over the next several years. PROC is a subset of the ovarian cancer market. Based on our analysis utilizing our IHC cutoff, we estimate that approximately 50% of PROC patients overexpress Cyclin E1 protein, which account for approximately 21,500 patients on an annual basis in the United States, EU4 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain) and the United Kingdom, based on 2024 estimates. As a result, we believe there is a large market opportunity for azenosertib in Cyclin E1+ PROC patients. Moreover, the successful launch of mirvetuximab in PROC patients with high folate receptor alpha, or FRα-high, expression underscores the demand for biomarker-directed therapies for PROC patients. The limited overlap between FRα-high PROC patients and those that have
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In 2022, the global ovarian cancer market was approximately $3 billion, with significant growth expected over the next several years. PROC is a subset of the ovarian cancer market. Based on our analysis utilizing our IHC cutoff, we estimate that approximately 50% of PROC patients overexpress Cyclin E1 protein, which accounts for approximately 21,500 patients on an annual basis in the United States, EU4 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain) and the United Kingdom, based on 2024 estimates. As a result, we believe there is a large market opportunity for azenosertib in Cyclin E1-positive PROC patients. Moreover, the successful launch of mirvetuximab in PROC patients with high folate receptor alpha, or FRα-high, expression underscores the demand for biomarker-directed therapies for PROC patients. The limited overlap between FRα-high PROC patients and those that have Cyclin E1 overexpression is estimated to be less than 20%, which highlights the significant unmet need in patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC.
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We believe there is additional market opportunity for azenosertib outside of ovarian cancer across other solid tumor types. We are generating data from our Phase 2 TETON (ZN-c3-004) clinical trial of azenosertib in USC, which we expect to announce in the first half of 2026. We previously disclosed data from our Phase 1 ZN-c3-003 clinical trial of azenosertib in combination with gemcitabine in osteosarcoma that supported further investigation of the combination in this setting in an upcoming investigator-initiated Phase 2 trial.
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We believe there is additional market opportunity for azenosertib in earlier lines of treatment for ovarian cancer, and across other solid tumor types.
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◦DENALI Part 1b is a single-arm study that evaluated azenosertib monotherapy at our primary dose-of-interest, 400 mg QD 5:2, in 102 patients with PROC. Tissue collection for biomarker assessment was mandated in the study and upon a retrospective analysis, approximately 50% of the patients were Cyclin E1+ per our IHC cutoff. In January and March of 2025, we announced clinical data from this study, which is described below.
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◦DENALI Part 1b is a single-arm study that evaluated azenosertib monotherapy at our primary dose-of-interest, 400 mg QD 5:2, in 102 patients with PROC. Tissue collection for biomarker assessment was mandated in the study and upon a retrospective analysis, approximately 50% of the patients were Cyclin E1-positive per our IHC cutoff. In January and March of 2025, we announced clinical data from this study, which is described in Part I Item 1, “Business – Clinical Data – DENALI Part 1b” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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◦DENALI Part 2 is designed to enroll approximately 100 patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC at the selected dose who have received one to three prior lines of therapy, or mirvetuximab soravtansine in the case of patients whose tumors are also FRα-high. We have aligned with the FDA on the design of our DENALI Part 2 study in patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC, which allows for seamless enrollment across Parts 2a and 2b. DENALI Part 2a is designed to confirm 400 mg QD 5:2 as the primary dose-of-interest by enrolling approximately 30 patients at each of two dose levels, 400 mg QD 5:2 and 300 mg QD 5:2. DENALI Part 2b is designed to enroll approximately 70 patients at a single dose, the selection of which will be informed by the Part 2a results subject to FDA feedback. We plan to initiate enrollment of DENALI Part 2 in the first half of 2025 and to disclose topline data from DENALI Part 2 by year end 2026. DENALI Part 2, if successful, has the potential to support an accelerated approval, subject to FDA review. The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to azenosertib for the treatment of patients with PROC who are positive via Cyclin E1 IHC for protein levels.
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◦DENALI Part 2 is designed to enroll approximately 100 patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC at the selected dose who have received one to three prior lines of therapy, or for patients whose tumors are also FRα-high and who have received mirvetuximab soravtansine, one to four prior lines of therapy. We have aligned with the FDA on the design of our DENALI Part 2 study in patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC, which allows for seamless enrollment across Parts 2a and 2b. DENALI Part 2a is designed to confirm 400 mg QD 5:2 as the recommended pivotal study dose by enrolling approximately 30 patients at each of two dose levels, 400 mg QD 5:2 and 300 mg QD 5:2. DENALI Part 2b is designed to enroll approximately 70 patients at a single dose, the selection of which will be informed by the Part 2a results and FDA interaction. In April 2025, we announced that the first patient was dosed in DENALI Part 2a. In January 2026, we announced that the enrollment for Part 2a was completed in 2025 and we plan to announce dose selection from Part 2a in the first half of 2026. We anticipate a topline readout for DENALI Part 2 by year end 2026. We believe that DENALI Part 2, if successful, has the potential to support an accelerated approval, subject to FDA review. The FDA has granted Fast Track Designation to azenosertib for the treatment of patients with PROC who are positive via IHC for Cyclin E1 protein levels.
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•Monotherapy – Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Cyclin E1+ PROC. We plan to conduct a randomized Phase 3 clinical trial of azenosertib versus standard-of-care chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC designed to support a full approval of azenosertib in this setting, which we plan to enroll concurrently with DENALI Part 2b, subject to FDA feedback.
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•Monotherapy – Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Cyclin E1-positive PROC (ASPENOVA). We have aligned with the FDA on the trial design for ASPENOVA, a randomized Phase 3 confirmatory clinical trial of azenosertib versus standard-of-care chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC designed to support a full approval of azenosertib in this setting. We plan to initiate ASPENOVA in the first half of 2026 and enroll concurrently with DENALI Part 2b.
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•Combination – Phase 1b Clinical Trial of Azenosertib and Chemotherapy or Bevacizumab in Ovarian Cancer (ZN-c3-002). We are currently enrolling patients in an arm of our ZN-c3-002 Phase 1b clinical trial that is evaluating azenosertib in combination with bevacizumab in platinum sensitive ovarian cancer.
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•Combination – Phase 1b Clinical Trial of Azenosertib and Chemotherapy or Bevacizumab in Ovarian Cancer (MUIR - ZN-c3-002). We are currently enrolling patients in an arm of our ZN-c3-002 Phase 1b clinical trial that is evaluating azenosertib in combination with bevacizumab as maintenance therapy in ovarian cancer. The dose expansion portion will enroll second-line platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer (PSOC) patients for maintenance treatment, whose disease progressed while on a PARP inhibitor.
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Since inception, we have incurred significant operating losses. Our net losses were $165.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. We had an accumulated deficit of $1.1 million as of December 31, 2024. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future. We had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $371.1 million as of December 31, 2024. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into late 2027. We have based these estimates on assumptions that may prove to be imprecise, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we expect.
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Since inception, we have incurred significant operating losses. Our net losses were $137.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2025. We had an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2025. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future. We had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $245.9 million as of December 31, 2025. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into late 2027. We have based these estimates on assumptions that may prove to be imprecise, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we expect.
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In December 2014, our wholly owned subsidiary, Zeno Pharmaceuticals, Inc., entered into the Recurium Agreement with Recurium IP, which was subsequently amended, under which Zeno Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was granted an exclusive worldwide license to certain intellectual property rights owned or controlled by Recurium IP to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products for the treatment or prevention of disease, other than for providing pain relief. Following certain corporate restructuring disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our wholly owned subsidiary, ZMI, became the Zentalis contracting party to the Recurium Agreement. The intellectual property rights exclusively licensed by ZMI under the Recurium Agreement include certain intellectual property covering azenosertib. ZMI has the right to sublicense its rights under the Recurium Agreement, subject to certain conditions. ZMI is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to develop and commercialize at least one product that comprises or contains a compound modulating one of ten specific biological targets and to execute certain development activities.
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In December 2014, our wholly owned subsidiary, Zeno Pharmaceuticals, Inc., entered into the Recurium Agreement with Recurium IP Holdings, LLC, or Recurium IP, which was subsequently amended, under which Zeno Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was granted an exclusive worldwide license to certain intellectual property rights owned or controlled by Recurium IP to develop and commercialize pharmaceutical products for the treatment or prevention of disease, other than for providing pain relief. Following a corporate restructuring disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our wholly owned subsidiary, ZMI, became the Zentalis contracting party to the Recurium Agreement. The intellectual property rights exclusively licensed by ZMI under the Recurium Agreement include certain intellectual property covering azenosertib. ZMI has the right to sublicense its rights under the Recurium Agreement, subject to certain conditions. ZMI is required to use commercially reasonable efforts to develop and commercialize at least one product that comprises or contains a compound modulating one of ten specific biological targets and to execute certain development activities.
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In April 2021, we entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with GSK under which we have evaluated the combination of azenosertib and niraparib, GSK’s poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, in patients with PROC. In January 2025, we announced that the trial was fully enrolled and that we were not proceeding further with the development of the combination of azenosertib with niraparib as efficacious exposures of azenosertib were not reached. Pursuant to this agreement, we were responsible for the conduct and cost of the study, under the supervision of a joint development committee made up of our representatives and representatives of GSK. GSK supplied niraparib for use in the collaboration, at no cost to us. We are required to provide to GSK clinical data and other reports upon completion of the study.
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In April 2021, we entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with GSK under which we have evaluated the combination of azenosertib and niraparib, GSK’s poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, in patients with PROC. In January 2025, we announced that the trial was fully enrolled and that we were not proceeding further with the development of the combination of azenosertib with niraparib as efficacious exposures of azenosertib were not reached. Pursuant to this agreement, we were responsible for the conduct and cost of the study, under the supervision of a joint development committee made up of our representatives and representatives of GSK. GSK supplied niraparib for use in the collaboration, at no cost to us.
Previous wording
In January 2024, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Immunome, or the Immunome License Agreement, under which Immunome licensed from us ZPC-21 (now known as IM-1021), a preclinical ROR1 ADC with best-in-class potential, and our proprietary ADC platform technology, or the ADC Assets. Under the terms of the deal, we received an up-front payment of $35 million in cash and Immunome common stock (with the stock valued at the trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price). In October 2024, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with Immunome, pursuant to which Immunome purchased the ADC Assets, or the Immunome Purchase Agreement. We received $25 million worth of Immunome common stock, with the shares valued at the trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price of Immunome's common stock. On the date of execution of the transaction, the Immunome stock was valued at $21.9 million based on the closing price of Immunome's common stock on that date. We were also eligible to receive $5.0 million of contingent consideration upon the achievement of a developmental milestone, which was achieved in December 2024. The Immunome License Agreement terminated upon the parties’ entry into the Immunome Purchase Agreement.
Current wording
In January 2024, we entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Immunome, or the Immunome License Agreement, under which Immunome licensed from us ZPC-21 (now known as IM-1021), a preclinical ROR1 ADC with best-in-class potential, and our proprietary ADC platform technology, or the ADC Assets. Under the terms of the deal, we received an up-front payment of $35.0 million in cash and Immunome common stock (with the stock valued at the trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price). In October 2024, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with Immunome, pursuant to which Immunome purchased the ADC Assets, or the Immunome Purchase Agreement. We received $25.0 million worth of Immunome common stock, with the shares valued at the trailing 30-day volume-weighted average price of Immunome's common stock. On the date of execution of the transaction, the Immunome stock was valued at $21.9 million based on the closing price of Immunome's common stock on that date. We were also eligible to receive $5.0 million of contingent consideration upon the achievement of a developmental milestone, which was achieved in December 2024. The Immunome License Agreement terminated upon the parties’ entry into the Immunome Purchase Agreement.
Previous wording
Research and development activities are central to our business model. Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials. Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025 for which we expect to incur the associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025, we expect an initial decrease in research and development expenses; however, if our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our research and development expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our Phase 3 confirmatory study and prepare for commercialization.
Current wording
Research and development activities are central to our business model. Product candidates in later stages of clinical development generally have higher development costs than those in earlier stages of clinical development, primarily due to the increased size and duration of later-stage clinical trials. Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025, we incurred certain associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025. As a result of the strategic restructuring, we realized a decrease in research and development expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025. If our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our research and development expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our planned Phase 3 ASPENOVA confirmatory study and prepare for potential commercialization.
Previous wording
The successful development of our product candidates is highly uncertain. At this time, we cannot determine with certainty the duration and costs of our existing and future clinical trials of our product candidates or any other product candidate we may develop or if, when, or to what extent we will generate revenue from the commercialization and sale of any product candidate for which we obtain marketing approval. We may never succeed in obtaining marketing approval for any product candidate. The duration, costs and timing of clinical trials and development of our product candidates and any other product candidate we may develop in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including:
Current wording
The successful development of azenosertib, and any of our future product candidates is highly uncertain. At this time, we cannot determine with certainty the duration and costs of our existing and future clinical trials of azenosertib or any other product candidate we may develop or if, when, or to what extent we will generate revenue from the commercialization and sale of any product candidate for which we obtain marketing approval. We may never succeed in obtaining marketing approval for azenosertib, or any future product candidate. The duration, costs and timing of clinical trials and development of our product candidates and any other product candidate we may develop in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including:
Previous wording
Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025 for which we expect to incur the associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025, we expect an initial decrease in general and administrative expenses; however, if our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our Phase 3 confirmatory study and prepare for commercialization. We also expect to continue to incur expenses associated with being a public company, including costs of accounting, audit, legal, regulatory and tax-related services associated with maintaining compliance with Nasdaq and SEC requirements; director and officer insurance costs; and investor and public relations costs.
Current wording
Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025 for which we incurred certain associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025, we have realized a decrease in general and administrative expenses during the year ended December 31, 2025; however, if our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our general and administrative expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our planned Phase 3 ASPENOVA confirmatory study and prepare for potential commercialization. We also expect to continue to incur expenses associated with being a public company, including costs of accounting, audit, legal, regulatory and tax-related services associated with maintaining compliance with Nasdaq and SEC requirements; director and officer insurance costs; and investor and public relations costs.
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Interest income consists of interest earned on cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale marketable securities.
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Investment and other income, net consists of interest earned on cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale marketable securities, sublease income and the change in value of equity securities during the period.
Previous wording
Revenues from licensing and sales of intellectual property for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $67.4 million compared to zero for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase relates to the Immunome License Agreement and related stock issue agreement with Immunome entered during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the Asset Purchase Agreement and the related stock issuance agreement with Immunome entered during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
Current wording
Revenues from licensing and sales of intellectual property for the year ended December 31, 2025 were zero compared to $67.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The decrease relates to the Immunome License Agreement and related stock issuance agreement with Immunome entered during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the Immunome Purchase Agreement and the related stock issuance agreement with Immunome entered during the three months ended December 31, 2024.
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Goodwill impairment for 2024 of $3.7 million was the result of an impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2024. Impairment tests performed in 2023 did not identify any impairment expense.
Current wording
Goodwill impairment for 2024 of $3.7 million was the result of an impairment test performed in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Previous wording
Since our inception, our operations have been limited to organizing and staffing our company, business planning, raising capital, establishing our intellectual property portfolio and performing research and development of our product pipeline. We do not have any products approved for commercial sale and have not generated any revenues from product sales, and we have incurred significant operating losses. Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025 for which we expect to incur the associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025, we expect an initial decrease in expenses; however, if our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our Phase 3 confirmatory study and prepare for commercialization.
Current wording
Since our inception, our operations have been limited to organizing and staffing our company, business planning, raising capital, establishing our intellectual property portfolio and performing research and development of our product pipeline. We do not have any products approved for commercial sale and have not generated any revenues from product sales, and we have incurred significant operating losses.
Previous wording
As a result, we will need to raise substantial additional capital to support our continuing operations and pursue our strategy. Until such time as we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we plan to finance our operations through the sale of equity, debt financings or other capital sources, which may include collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. There are no assurances that we will be successful in obtaining an adequate level of financing as and when needed to finance our operations on terms acceptable to us or at all, particularly in light of the global macroeconomic environment and fluctuating inflation and interest rates. If we are unable to secure adequate additional funding as and when needed, we may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development and commercialization of one or more product candidates or delay our pursuit of potential in-licenses or acquisitions.
Current wording
As a result, we will need to raise substantial additional capital to support our continuing operations and pursue our strategy. Until such time as we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we plan to finance our operations through the sale of equity, debt financings or other capital sources, which may include collaborations with other companies or other strategic transactions. There are no assurances that we will be successful in obtaining an adequate level of financing as and when needed to finance our operations on terms acceptable to us or at all, particularly in light of the global macroeconomic environment and fluctuating inflation and interest rates. If we are unable to secure adequate additional funding as and when needed, we may have to significantly delay, scale back or discontinue the development and commercialization of azenosertib or delay our pursuit of potential in-licenses or acquisitions.
Previous wording
We do not currently have any approved products and have never generated any revenue from product sales. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through the sale of equity securities. From inception through December 31, 2024, we raised a total of $1.2 billion in gross proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock and convertible preferred units. As of December 31, 2024, we had $33.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, $318.0 million in marketable debt securities, $19.2 million in marketable equity securities, and an accumulated deficit of $1.1 billion. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents in accounts with major financial institutions, and our deposits at these institutions exceed insured limits. Market conditions can impact the viability of these institutions. In the event of failure of any of the financial institutions where we maintain our cash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or at all. Any inability to access or delay in accessing these funds could adversely affect our business and financial position. We had no indebtedness as of December 31, 2024.
Current wording
We do not currently have any approved products and have never generated any revenue from product sales. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through the sale of equity securities. From inception through December 31, 2025, we raised a total of $1.2 billion in gross proceeds from the sale of shares of our common stock and convertible preferred units. As of December 31, 2025, we had $36.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, $209.9 million in marketable debt securities, and an accumulated deficit of $1.2 billion. We maintain the majority of our cash and cash equivalents in accounts with major financial institutions, and our deposits at these institutions exceed insured limits. Market conditions can impact the viability of these institutions. In the event of failure of any of the financial institutions where we maintain our cash and cash equivalents, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or at all. Any inability to access or delay in accessing these funds could adversely affect our business and financial position. We had no indebtedness as of December 31, 2025.
Previous wording
In May 2021, we entered into a sales agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with Leerink Partners LLC, as sales agent, pursuant to which we may, from time to time, issue and sell common stock in “at-the-market” offerings, or the ATM, under a registration statement. Sales of common stock, if any, pursuant to the Sales Agreement, may be made in sales deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a) of the Securities Act, including sales made directly through The Nasdaq Global Market or any other existing trading market for our common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not sell any shares of common stock under the Sales Agreement. As of December 31, 2024 there was $200.0 million of our common stock remaining available for sale under our ATM.
Current wording
In May 2021, the Company entered into a sales agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with SVB Leerink LLC, or SVB Leerink, as sales agent (the "Sales Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, issue and sell common stock with an aggregate value of up to $75.0 million in “at-the-market” offerings, or the ATM, under the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-286122) filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025. Sales of common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement, may be made in sales deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a) of the Securities Act, including sales made directly through the Nasdaq Global Market or any other existing trading market for the Company's common stock. In December 2025, the Company sold 3,928,571 shares of common stock under the Sales Agreement at a price of $1.40 per share, raising aggregate gross proceeds of $5.5 million before fees and expenses of $0.1 million. As of December 31, 2025 there was $69.5 million of our common stock remaining available for sale under our ATM.
Previous wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $207.8 million, consisting primarily of our net loss of $292.3 million as we incurred expenses associated with research activities for our lead product candidates and incurred general and administrative expenses, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities of $5.9 million, partially offset by non-cash adjustments of $78.6 million.
Current wording
We have incurred losses since inception. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $125.2 million, consisting primarily of our net loss of $137.1 million as we incurred expenses associated with the restructuring event, research activities for our product candidate and incurred general and administrative expenses, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities of $9.1 million, partially offset by non-cash adjustments of $20.9 million.
Previous wording
We have incurred losses since inception. Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $170.9 million, consisting primarily of our net loss of $165.9 million as we incurred expenses associated with research activities for our lead product candidates and incurred general and administrative expenses, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities of $16.5 million, partially offset by non-cash adjustments of $11.5 million.
Current wording
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $170.9 million, consisting primarily of our net loss of $165.9 million as we incurred expenses associated with research activities for our lead product candidates and incurred general and administrative expenses, as well as changes in operating assets and liabilities of $16.5 million, partially offset by non-cash adjustments of $11.5 million.
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Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $44.5 million was attributable to the investment of excess cash of $549.2 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $0.6 million, partially offset by proceeds from marketable securities of $505.3 million.
Current wording
Net cash provided by investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $131.6 million was attributable to proceeds from maturities of $250.0 million of marketable debt securities, the sale of marketable equity securities of $20.4 million and proceeds from the sale of property and equipment of $698 thousand offset by net investment of excess cash of $139.5 million.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 of $237.3 million primarily relates to the June 2023 follow-on offering, which provided net cash of $235.7 million. An additional $1.6 million was provided from the issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans.
Current wording
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $4.3 million was attributable to the Repurchase of $10.0 million offset by the $5.4 million net cash provided by shares sold through the SVB Leerink ATM agreement, and an additional $304 thousand provided from the issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans.
Previous wording
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $108.0 thousand consisted of $349 thousand provided from the issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans, offset by cash used in the net-settlement of restricted stock unit vesting of $241 thousand.
Current wording
Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2024 of $108 thousand consisted of $349 thousand provided from the issuance of common stock under equity incentive plans, offset by cash used in the net-settlement of restricted stock unit vesting of $241 thousand.
Previous wording
Following the strategic restructuring announced in January 2025 for which we expect to incur the associated non-recurring expenses in the first quarter of 2025, we expect an initial decrease in expenses; however, if our azenosertib development program continues to advance successfully, we expect our expenses to increase as we initiate and execute our Phase 3 confirmatory study and prepare for commercialization. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including:
Current wording
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including:
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•the development of a companion diagnostic with a partner in conjunction with our clinical development of azenosertib as a monotherapy for the treatment of Cyclin E1+ PROC, if applicable, diagnostics tools for additional biomarkers for azenosertib and any future product candidates;
Current wording
•the development of a companion diagnostic with a partner in conjunction with our clinical development of azenosertib as a monotherapy for the treatment of Cyclin E1-positive PROC, if applicable, diagnostics tools for additional biomarkers for azenosertib and any future product candidates;
Previous wording
•to costs to seek regulatory approval for azenosertib for the treatment of Cyclin E1+ PROC and support our diagnostic partner's seeking regulatory approval of a companion diagnostic to identify patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC, and resources allowing, seek regulatory approval of azenosertib for additional oncology indications, assuming supportive clinical data; and
Current wording
•the costs to seek regulatory approval for azenosertib for the treatment of Cyclin E1-positive PROC and support our diagnostic partner's seeking regulatory approval of a companion diagnostic to identify patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC, and resources allowing, seek regulatory approval of azenosertib for additional oncology indications, assuming supportive clinical data; and
Previous wording
•to costs to seek regulatory approval for any future product candidates and, if needed, diagnostics tools for biomarkers associated with such product candidates, that successfully complete clinical development, resources allowing.
Current wording
•the costs to seek regulatory approval for any future product candidates and, if needed, diagnostics tools for biomarkers associated with such product candidates, that successfully complete clinical development, resources allowing.
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As of December 31, 2024, we have $3.1 million and $39.6 million in current and long-term lease liabilities, respectively. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into late 2027. We have based these estimates on assumptions that may prove to be imprecise, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we expect.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2025, we have $3.9 million and $35.7 million in current and long-term lease liabilities, respectively. We believe that our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into late 2027. We have based these estimates on assumptions that may prove to be imprecise, and we could utilize our available capital resources sooner than we expect.
Previous wording
•the progress, costs and results of our clinical trials for azenosertib for patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC and, resources allowing, any additional indications, and any future product candidates;
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•the progress, costs and results of our clinical trials for azenosertib for patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC and, resources allowing, any additional indications, and any future product candidates;
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•the progress, costs and results to develop a companion diagnostic to identify patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC;
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•the progress, costs and results to develop a companion diagnostic to identify patients with Cyclin E1-positive PROC;
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
Cyclin E1 overexpression is estimated to be less than 20%, which highlights the significant unmet need in patients with Cyclin E1+ PROC.