Kyntra Bio Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Phase 2 monotherapy trial of FG-3246, a potential first-in-class antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD46 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), continues enrolling with interim analysis on track for 4Q 2026
Phase 3 protocol of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) and high transfusion burden (HTB) has been finalized with the goal to initiate the registrational study in 4Q 2026
Additional data from the Phase 3 MATTERHORN study were presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress 2026, highlighting improvements in transfusion independence in patients with HTB and regardless of ring sideroblast status
Cash, cash equivalents, investments, and accounts receivable of $95.7 million as of June 30, 2026
Kyntra Bio to host conference call and webcast presentation today at 5:00 PM ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kyntra Bio (Nasdaq: KYNB) today reported financial results for the second quarter 2026 and provided an update on the company’s recent developments.

“We continue to make progress across our oncology and rare disease portfolio and remain laser-focused on advancing toward our goal of initiating a pivotal Phase 3 trial of roxadustat in LR-MDS in the fourth quarter of this year and conducting an interim analysis of the Phase 2 trial of FG-3246 in mCRPC, also in the fourth quarter of this year,” said Thane Wettig, Chief Executive Officer of Kyntra Bio. “We believe we have the substrate that will enable us to create significant value for patients and stakeholders as we advance our pipeline and look forward to providing additional updates in the coming months.”

Key Highlights of Second Quarter, Recent Developments, and Upcoming Milestones

FG-3246 (CD46 Targeting ADC) and FG-3180 (CD46 Targeting PET Imaging Agent)

Enrollment in the Phase 2 monotherapy trial of FG-3246, a potential first-in-class ADC targeting CD46 in mCRPC continues; interim analysis is on track for the fourth quarter of 2026.

Roxadustat

Pivotal Phase 3 trial protocol of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in patients with LR-MDS and high transfusion burden (HTB) has been finalized.
Additional data from the Phase 3 MATTERHORN study were presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress 2026.
- In a post hoc analysis of the Phase 3 MATTERHORN study, patients treated with roxadustat showed a clinically meaningful improvement in transfusion independence (TI) in patients with LR-MDS and HTB compared to placebo.
- Similar rates of TI for patients treated with roxadustat were observed in both ring sideroblast positive (RS+) and ring sideroblast negative (RS-) disease.
Company continues to explore the opportunity to develop roxadustat internally or with a strategic partner, with the goal of initiating the Phase 3 trial in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Financial

Total revenue from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2026 was $(1.5) million, as compared to $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2025.
Net income from continuing operations for the second quarter of 2026 was $12.0 million, or $2.96 net income per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $13.7 million, or $3.38 net loss per basic and diluted share, one year ago.
As of June 30, 2026, Kyntra Bio reported $95.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, investments, and accounts receivable.
The Company expects its cash, cash equivalents, investments, and accounts receivable to be sufficient to fund operating plans into 2028.

Conference Call and Webcast Presentation
Kyntra Bio management team will host a conference call and webcast presentation to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. A live Q&A session will follow the brief presentation. Interested parties may access a live audio webcast of the conference call here. To access the call by phone, please register here, and you will be provided with dial in details. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time on the Events & Presentations page on Kyntra Bio’s website.

About FG-3246 and FG-3180
FG-3246 (FOR46) is a potential first-in-class fully human antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), exclusively in-licensed from Fortis Therapeutics, and is being developed by Kyntra Bio for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and potentially other tumor types. FG-3246 binds to an epitope of CD46, a cell receptor target, that induces internalization upon antibody binding, is present at high levels in prostate cancer and other tumor types and demonstrates very limited expression in most normal tissues. FG-3246 is comprised of an anti-CD46 antibody, YS5, linked to the anti-mitotic agent, MMAE, which is a clinically and commercially validated ADC payload. FG-3246 has demonstrated anti-tumor activity in both preclinical and clinical studies. FG-3180 is a companion diagnostic PET imaging agent, using the same CD46-targeting antibody together with an ⁸⁹Zr tracer. To date, FG-3180 demonstrated specific uptake in CD46 positive tumors and is currently being evaluated as a biomarker for its potential to inform patient selection.

About Roxadustat
Roxadustat, an oral medication, is the first in a new class of medicines comprising HIF-PH inhibitors that promote erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production, through increased endogenous production of erythropoietin, improved iron absorption and mobilization, and downregulation of hepcidin.

Roxadustat is approved in Europe, Japan, China, and numerous other countries for the treatment of anemia of CKD in adult patients on dialysis (DD) and not on dialysis (NDD). Kyntra Bio has the sole rights to roxadustat in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and in all markets not held by AstraZeneca or licensed to Astellas. Astellas and Kyntra Bio are collaborating on the commercialization of roxadustat for the treatment of anemia in territories including Japan, Europe, Turkey, Russia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, and South Africa.

About Kyntra Bio
Kyntra Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on development of novel therapies in oncology and rare disease. Roxadustat (爱瑞卓^®, EVRENZO™) is currently approved in Europe, Japan, China, and numerous other countries for the treatment of anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on dialysis and not on dialysis. The Company continues to evaluate the development plan for the Phase 3 trial of roxadustat in anemia associated with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) in the U.S. FG-3246 (also known as FOR46), a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD46, is in Phase 2 development for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. This program also includes the development of FG-3180, an associated CD46-targeted PET biomarker. For more information, please visit www.kyntrabio.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding Kyntra Bio’s strategy, future plans and prospects, including statements regarding its commercial products and clinical programs and those of its partners Fortis and UCSF. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the efficacy, safety, and potential clinical or commercial success of Kyntra Bio products and product candidates, statements under the caption “Recent Highlights and Upcoming Milestones”, statements about regulatory interactions, statements regarding cash, such as the expectation that cash, cash equivalents and accounts receivable will be sufficient to fund Kyntra Bio’s operating plans into 2028, and statements about Kyntra Bio’s plans and objectives. These forward-looking statements are typically identified by use of terms such as “may,” “will”, “should,” “on track,” “could,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue” and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Kyntra Bio’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties related to the continued progress and timing of its various programs, including the enrollment and results from ongoing and potential future clinical trials, and other matters that are described in Kyntra Bio’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risk factors set forth therein. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and Kyntra Bio undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement in this press release, except as required by law.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

	June 30, 2026			December 31, 2025
	(Unaudited)			(1)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	50,644		$	47,872
Short-term investments		40,674			41,106
Accounts receivable, net		347			216
Inventory		3,384			3,743
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,776			6,136
Total current assets		96,825			99,073
Long-term investments		4,012			20,160
Other assets		241			361
Total assets	$	101,078		$	119,594

Liabilities, stockholders’ equity and non-controlling interests
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	7,510		$	3,745
Accrued and other liabilities		23,112			20,183
Deferred revenue		5,418			5,314
Total current liabilities		36,040			29,242
Product development obligations		—			19,560
Deferred revenue, net of current		2,620			255
Liability related to sale of future revenues, non-current		70,495			65,980
Other long-term liabilities		67			82
Total liabilities		109,222			115,119

Redeemable non-controlling interests		21,480			21,480
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Kyntra Bio		(30,144	)		(30,038	)
Nonredeemable non-controlling interests		520			13,033
Total deficit		(29,624	)		(17,005	)
Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and deficit	$	101,078		$	119,594

(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet amounts at December 31, 2025 are derived from audited financial statements.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2026			2025			2026			2025
	(Unaudited)
Revenue:
Development and other revenue	$	103		$	133			349			277
Drug product revenue, net		(1,577	)		1,215			1,915			3,811
Total revenue		(1,474	)		1,348			2,264			4,088

Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold		2			85			4,108			337
Research and development		6,821			5,865			14,387			15,040
Selling, general and administrative		9,266			7,057			15,128			15,164
Restructuring charge		11			393			33			519
Total operating costs and expenses		16,100			13,400			33,656			31,060
Loss from operations		(17,574	)		(12,052	)		(31,392	)		(26,972	)

Interest and other, net:
Interest expense		(2,368	)		(2,009	)		(4,795	)		(4,265	)
Gain on deconsolidation of subsidiary		30,940			—			30,940			—
Interest income and other income (expenses), net		975			286			2,088			698
Total interest and other, net		29,547			(1,723	)		28,233			(3,567	)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes		11,973			(13,775	)		(3,159	)		(30,539	)
Benefit from income taxes		(1	)		(92	)		(1	)		(90	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations		11,974			(13,683	)		(3,158	)		(30,449	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax		—			6,080			(66	)		27,485
Net income (loss)	$	11,974		$	(7,603	)	$	(3,224	)	$	(2,964	)

Income (loss) from continuing operations per share - basic and diluted	$	2.96		$	(3.38	)	$	(0.78	)	$	(7.54	)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations per share - basic and diluted		—			1.50			(0.02	)		6.81
Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted	$	2.96		$	(1.88	)	$	(0.80	)	$	(0.73	)

Weighted average number of common shares used to calculate net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted		4,048			4,042			4,048			4,040

For Investor Inquiries:
David DeLucia, CFA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ir@kyntrabio.com

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