1. AB Science reduced operating deficit by 24% to €2.7 million. 2. Capital increase of €6.3 million achieved through private placements. 3. Masitinib studies received FDA and EMA authorization for oncology use. 4. New data shows efficacy of masitinib in treating Alzheimer's disease. 5. AB8939 approved for Phase I/II trials in acute myeloid leukemia.
The positive clinical developments and reduced operational losses support a bullish outlook. Historical context shows that similar advancements often lead to price gains in biopharma stocks.
The article highlights critical milestones and financial improvements for AB Science, which can directly impact its stock price. The focus on clinical trials in crucial areas such as ALS and cancer enhances investor interest and future revenue potential.
The effects of clinical trial successes and market positioning may take time to materialize fully. Previous cases demonstrate that pipeline developments can take years before impacting stock performance significantly.
PRESS RELEASE
AB SCIENCE PRESENTS ITS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 AND KEY EVENTS DURING THE PERIOD
Paris, October 10, 2025, 6pm CET
AB Science SA (Euronext - FR0010557264 - AB) today announces its half-year financial results as of June 30, 2025, and provides an update on its activities.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025
Operating income as of June 30, 2025, corresponds to a loss of €2,728,000, compared to a loss of €3,582,000 as of June 30, 2024, representing a decrease in the operating deficit of €854,000 (23.8%).
The net loss at June 30, 2025 amounted to €5,177 thousand, compared with a loss of €4,469 thousand at June 30, 2024, representing an increase of 15.8% for the reasons mentioned above.
The following table summarizes the consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2025 prepared in accordance with IFRS, and comparative information with the first half of 2024:
| In thousands of euros, except per share data | 06/30/2025 | 06/30/2024 |
| Net turnover | 515 | 560 |
| Cost of sales | (364) | (93) |
| Marketing expenses | (150) | (190) |
| Administrative expenses | (893) | (1,295) |
| Research and development expenses | (1,836) | (2,564) |
| Operating income | (2,728) | (3,582) |
| Financial income | 212 | 322 |
| Financial expenses | (2,661) | (1,210) |
| Financial income | (2,448) | (887) |
| Net income | (5,177) | (4,469) |
| Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax | 22 | 85 |
| Total comprehensive income for the period | (5,155) | (4,384) |
| Basic earnings per share - in euros | (0.09) | (0.09) |
| Diluted earnings per share - in euros | (0.09) | (0.09) |
| In thousands of euros | 06/30/2025 | 12/31/2024 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,034 | 7,987 |
| Total assets | 21,217 | 23,175 |
| Equity | (27,322) | (23,754) |
| Non-current liabilities | (30,154) | (26,496) |
| Trade payables | (9,557) | (10,028) |
| Current liabilities | (18,386) | (20,433) |
KEY EVENTS RELATED TO CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT DURING THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 AND SINCE JUNE 30, 2025
Authorization from several European countries for the Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
In July 2025, AB Science announced that the Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (study AB23005) had been authorized by an initial group of European countries (Spain, Greece, Slovenia) in stage 2 of the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). This authorization follows the EMA's validation of the harmonized protocol approved at the end of Phase 1 of the CTIS and the authorization received from the FDA. It now enables AB Science to initiate this registration study in Europe and the United States.
The AB23005 study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm Phase 3 study designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of masitinib (at a dose of 4.5 mg/ randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm study designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of masitinib (at a dose of 4.5 mg/kg/day in combination with riluzole) compared to riluzole combined with a placebo after 48 weeks of treatment in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The study will include 408 patients (1:1 randomization) with ALS, with a normal disease progression rate (i.e., functional decline of less than 1.1 points per month) and no total loss of function (i.e., a score of at least 1 on each of the 12 items of the ALSFRS-R score). American patients receiving Edaravone will also be eligible to participate in the study, as taking this drug is a stratification factor.
This design has been validated in discussions with European health authorities, particularly with regard to the criteria for the optimal population selected for the confirmatory study.
FDA and EMA approval for the Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer
AB Science announced in July 2025 that a Phase 3 confirmatory study with masitinib in metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer (study AB22007) had been authorized by the FDA and EMA (harmonized protocol approved at the end of Phase 1 of the Clinical Trials Information System, CTIS), with a biomarker targeting patients whose metastatic disease is less advanced.
Study AB22007 is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, two-arm Phase 3 study designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of docetaxel (administered intravenously at a dose of 75 mg/m² and combined with prednisone for up to 10 cycles) combined with masitinib at a dose of 6.0 mg/kg/day, compared to docetaxel combined with a placebo in metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
New data demonstrating the efficacy of masitinib in Alzheimer's disease
AB Science announced in June 2025 that a new peer-reviewed study conducted by an independent research team based in China (Guangdong Pharmaceutical University and Sun Yat-sen University) presents new evidence demonstrating that masitinib offers a promising new approach for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, particularly its most common form, sporadic Alzheimer's disease, which accounts for more than 95% of all cases.
In this study, researchers used a proven mouse model that replicates the cognitive and behavioral symptoms of sporadic Alzheimer's disease. When treated with masitinib, the mice showed marked improvements in memory, learning, smell, and anxiety behaviors, all of which are early indicators of Alzheimer's disease progression.
The authors emphasized that this is the first study to demonstrate that masitinib attenuates sporadic Alzheimer's disease pathology through a dual mechanism of cognitive enhancement and neuroprotection.
U.S. patent granted for masitinib until 2040 for the treatment of sickle cell disease
AB Science announced in April 2025 that the US Patent Office had issued a notice of acceptance for a patent covering methods (i.e., a medical use patent) for treating sickle cell disease with its lead molecule, masitinib, based on preclinical results. This new US patent protects the intellectual property of the masitinib web e in this indication until November 2040 and further strengthens the intellectual property of masitinib, following a notice of acceptance received from the European Patent Office in October 2024 for the same patent.
Regulatory approval from European countries to initiate the third stage of Phase I/II trials combining its AB8939 molecule with Venetoclax in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia
In July 2025, AB Science announced the authorization of the third of four stages of the Phase I/II study (AB18001) with the AB8939 molecule in adult patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The third stage of the study has been authorized in France, Germany, Spain, and Greece.
The objective of the Phase 1 study is to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for different treatment stages of AB8939.
The combination of AB8939 + venetoclax has several potential benefits:
Orphan drug designation from the EMA for the molecule AB8939 in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
In April 2025, AB Science announced that the molecule AB8939 had been granted orphan drug designation by the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The AB8939 molecule had already obtained orphan drug designation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for AML.
Granting of a Canadian patent protecting the composition of AB8939, including its use in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia, with protection until 2036
AB Science announced in June 2025 that the Canadian Patent Office had granted a patent (CA 2975644) protecting the composition of matter of AB8939, as well as closely related compounds, until 2036. This patent also covers the use of AB8939 in the treatment of hematological disorders and/or proliferative disorders and provides strong global protection for the AB8939 clinical development program, including the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
The issuance of this patent also completes the intellectual property coverage for AB8939 and AML in all geographic areas where AB8939 may be commercialized.
OTHER CORPORATE INFORMATION FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2025 AND SINCE JUNE 30, 2025
Capital increase through private placements for a total amount of €6.3 million
AB Science announced in May, June, and July 2025 a capital increase for €1.8 million, €1.925 million, and €2.55 million, respectively.
The proceeds from the Private Placement will provide AB Science with the additional resources needed to finance its ongoing activities, primarily the continued clinical development of the AB8939 program.
Agreement in principle reached on a two-year deferral of repayment of state-guaranteed loans
In June 2025, AB Science announced that an agreement in principle had been reached with its financial creditors to defer the repayment of its bank debt (totaling approximately €3.7 million at the start of the conciliation procedure in January 2025) for 24 months. The implementation of this agreement is conditional upon the deferral of at least 12 months of the repayment of a loan taken out with the EIB (for a total amount of €12 million in principal, initially repayable in January and December 2028). The Company is continuing its discussions with the EIB to obtain this deferral.
Partial payment of the 2023 Research Tax Credit 2023 by the tax administration in 2025, for an amount of €2.934 million
About AB Science
Founded in 2001, AB Science is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of protein kinase inhibitors (PKIs), a class of targeted proteins whose action is crucial in cell signaling. Our programs target only diseases with high unmet medical needs, which are often fatal with low survival rates, rare, or resistant to first-line treatment.
AB Science has developed its own portfolio of molecules, and its flagship molecule, masitinib, has already been registered for veterinary use and is being developed for use in humans in oncology, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory diseases, and viral diseases. The Company is headquartered in Paris and is listed on Euronext Paris (Ticker: AB).
For more information about the Company, visit the website: www.ab-science.com
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