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Arbutus reports ~$123M cash, plans imdusiran Phase 2b in H1 2025; reduces burn to $47-50M
Arbutus Biopharma Corp
- Cash, equivalents & investments ~$123M as of Dec 31, 2024; 2024 net cash burn ~$65M; 2025 burn expected $47-50M.
- Plans placebo-controlled Phase 2b trial of imdusiran + interferon + NA in HBeAg-negative cHBV with HBsAg ≤1000 IU/mL in H1 2025; target N=170.
- IM-PROVE I Phase 2a showed 50% functional cure (3/6) in HBeAg-negative patients with baseline HBsAg <1000 IU/mL; 25% overall.
- AB-101 oral PD-L1 Phase 1a/1b Part 3 (28-day repeat doses) data expected in H1 2025; next steps determined after.
- LNP litigation: claim construction hearing for Pfizer/BioNTech on Dec 18, 2024; Moderna trial set for Sept 24, 2025.