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LeonaBio reports FY2025 net loss $105.6M; acquires Phase 3 lasofoxifene, raises $90M
LeonaBio, Inc.
- Net loss of $105.6M ($24.70 per share) for FY2025 vs $96.9M loss in FY2024; R&D expenses rose to $85.6M on lasofoxifene license costs.
- Cash and investments $88.3M at Dec 31, 2025, up from $51.3M year-end 2024; $90M private placement closed with potential $146M from warrant exercises.
- Exclusive global license acquired for Phase 3 lasofoxifene (SERM) for ESR1-mutated metastatic breast cancer; ELAINE-3 enrollment completion expected 4Q2026, topline data 2H2027.
- ATH-1105 Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in ALS patients on track to initiate in 2H2026; Phase 1 data showed favorable safety and CNS penetration.
- G&A expenses decreased to $16.7M from $26.1M, reflecting cost efficiencies; company renamed from Athira to LeonaBio in Jan 2026.