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IMMUNIC, INC. (IMUX)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 2025 net loss was $25.6M ($0.13 EPS) with total operating expenses of $26.0M; cash and cash equivalents ended at $35.1M, and management disclosed the company does not have adequate liquidity to fund operations for at least 12 months without additional capital .
  • R&D expense declined year over year by $1.4M (to $20.0M) on lower external costs related to IMU-856 and completion of the phase 2 CALLIPER trial; G&A rose $1.6M YoY (to $6.0M) primarily on higher non‑cash share‑based compensation .
  • Clinical narrative strengthened: at ECTRIMS, new CALLIPER data showed statistically significant 24‑week confirmed disability improvement (24wCDI) overall (HR 2.441) and consistent signals across PPMS and naSPMS; twin phase 3 ENSURE trials in RMS remain on track for top-line data by year-end 2026 .
  • IP moat expanded: USPTO Notice of Allowance covering vidofludimus calcium dose strengths in PMS with protection into 2041 (potential extension beyond) .
  • Near-term stock reaction catalysts: financing/update on cash runway, phase 3 ENSURE execution timeline, and regulatory path for a potential phase 3 program in PMS supported by CALLIPER efficacy signals .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • “Statistically significant 24-week confirmed disability improvement in the overall PMS population” at ECTRIMS, with consistent effects across PPMS and naSPMS, reinforcing neuroprotective potential and the Nurr1 activation mechanism .
  • Management emphasized readiness and confidence in progressing vidofludimus calcium: “We believe the CALLIPER data clearly support advancing vidofludimus calcium into phase 3 development in progressive forms of MS” .
  • Patent allowance strengthens exclusivity: U.S. Notice of Allowance protects dose strengths (10–45 mg) for PMS, with protection into 2041 and potential term extension .

What Went Wrong

  • Liquidity: Cash of $35.1M is insufficient to fund operations for ≥12 months without raising capital, increasing financing risk and overhang .
  • Interest income fell to $0.4M vs. $0.8M in Q3 2024 due to a lower average cash balance, highlighting diminished treasury income support .
  • Other income (expense) was negligible vs. $0.6M in Q3 2024, mainly due to lower Australian R&D tax incentives amid reduced local clinical trial spend .

Financial Results

Summary Financials vs. Prior Year and Prior Quarter

MetricQ3 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025
Net Loss ($USD Millions)$24.4 $26.8 $25.6
Diluted EPS ($USD)-$0.24 -$0.20 -$0.13
R&D Expense ($USD Millions)$21.4 $21.4 $20.0
G&A Expense ($USD Millions)$4.4 $5.7 $6.0
Interest Income ($USD Millions)$0.8 $0.24 $0.42
Other Income (Expense), Net ($USD Millions)$0.58 $0.02 -$0.005
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)$25.7 $27.1 $26.0
Cash and Cash Equivalents ($USD Millions)N/A$55.3 $35.1

Notes:

  • No revenue line items are reported; loss from operations derives entirely from operating expenses .

Segment Breakdown

SegmentQ3 2025 RevenueCommentary
Company TotalN/ANo commercial revenue reported; consolidated operating expenses only .

KPIs (Clinical and Operating)

KPIPeriodValue
CALLIPER 24wCDI HR (overall PMS)Q3 2025 (ECTRIMS)2.441 (p=0.034), statistically significant
CALLIPER 24wCDI HR (PPMS)Q3 2025 (ECTRIMS)2.823
CALLIPER 24wCDI HR (naSPMS)Q3 2025 (ECTRIMS)1.813
CALLIPER 24wCDW HR (overall PMS, EDSS)Q3 2025 (ECTRIMS)0.762 (−23.8% risk vs placebo)
CALLIPER 24wCDW HR (no baseline Gd+ lesions)Q3 2025 (ECTRIMS)0.663 (−33.7% risk vs placebo)
EMPhASIS OLE freedom from 12wCDWLong-term92.3% at week 144
EMPhASIS OLE freedom from 24wCDWLong-term92.7% at week 144
EMPhASIS OLE cumulative exposureAs of Jan 14, 2025~952 treatment years; annualized discontinuation ~6.4%
ENSURE-1 enrolled/randomizedQ2 20251,121 patients
ENSURE-2 enrolled/randomizedQ2 20251,100 patients

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
ENSURE (RMS) top-line timingBy end of 2026By end of 2026 By end of 2026 Maintained
IMU-856 next clinical testing2025+Preparing for further clinical testing, contingent on financing/licensing/partnering Preparing for further clinical testing, contingent on financing/licensing/partnering Maintained
Cash runway disclosureRolling 12 monthsNot adequate liquidity for ≥12 months from June 30, 2025, without additional capital Not adequate liquidity for ≥12 months from Sept 30, 2025, without additional capital Maintained disclosure; cash lower
PMS program next steps (vidofludimus calcium)2025–2026CALLIPER positive data; assessing feasibility for phase 3 PMS CALLIPER strengthens case to advance into phase 3 PMS Directionally advancing

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: A Q3 2025 earnings call transcript was not available in the document set; themes reflect prepared remarks and releases.

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q-2)Previous Mentions (Q-1)Current Period (Q-3)Trend
R&D execution (MS programs)ENSURE enrollment completed; multiple ECTRIMS abstracts accepted N/A in repositoryECTRIMS oral + posters; strengthened CALLIPER 24wCDI/24wCDW signals Positive execution continuity
Regulatory/legal/IPRoutine risk factors; no new IP N/A in repositoryUSPTO Notice of Allowance protecting 10–45 mg PMS dose strengths; protection into 2041 IP position strengthened
Liquidity/financingTwo financings totaling $70.1M gross proceeds; liquidity still inadequate ≥12 months N/A in repositoryCash fell to $35.1M; still not adequate for ≥12 months Financing need intensifies
Clinical efficacy narrativeCALLIPER reduced 24wCDW across subgroups; EMPhASIS OLE strong N/A in repositoryNew statistically significant 24wCDI; consistency across PPMS/naSPMS; Nurr1 mechanism reinforced Strengthened
Macro/tariffs/safety-forward lookRisk disclosures (inflation, tariffs, conflicts) N/A in repositoryContinued risk disclosures repeated Unchanged cautionary tone

Management Commentary

  • “The collective data meanwhile available from across our clinical MS trials… highlight vidofludimus calcium’s unique promise to slow disability progression in both relapsing and progressive forms of the disease” — Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., CEO .
  • “We believe the CALLIPER data clearly support advancing vidofludimus calcium into phase 3 development in progressive forms of MS… a significant opportunity in this underserved, multi‑billion‑dollar market” — Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., CEO .
  • “Our twin phase 3 ENSURE trials in relapsing MS (RMS) remain on track… top‑line data by the end of 2026” — Daniel Vitt, Ph.D., CEO .
  • IP strategy: “Notice of Allowance… covering dose strengths… adds another layer of potential exclusivity protection… with the option for further term extension” — Management prepared remarks .

Q&A Highlights

  • A Q3 2025 earnings call transcript could not be located in the document repository; no Q&A themes or clarifications were available from a call for this period [ListDocuments (earnings-call-transcript) returned 0].

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus estimates via S&P Global for Q3 2025 EPS and revenue were unavailable in our data pull; therefore, estimate comparisons cannot be made at this time (Values retrieved from S&P Global)*. GetEstimates returned no figures for “Primary EPS Consensus Mean,” “Revenue Consensus Mean,” or counts for Q3 2025 [GetEstimates Q3 2025].

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Financing risk is the near-term swing factor: cash declined to $35.1M and management reiterated liquidity is not adequate for ≥12 months without raising capital, implying potential dilution/strategic financing in the near term .
  • Clinical momentum supports value creation: statistically significant 24wCDI and consistent 24wCDW risk reductions across subgroups in CALLIPER strengthen the PMS opportunity and the neuroprotective Nurr1 mechanism .
  • ENSURE (RMS) timelines intact: synchronized top-line by year-end 2026 remains the medium-term catalyst; execution through 2026 is crucial for de‑risking RMS .
  • IP fortress expanding: dose strength patent allowance into 2041 (with possible extension) enhances the commercial defensibility of vidofludimus calcium .
  • Expense mix shifting: YoY R&D down on lower external costs (IMU‑856, CALLIPER completion) while G&A up on non‑cash share‑based comp; watch operating leverage as programs advance .
  • Treasury tailwind fading: interest income down due to lower average cash; underscores urgency of capital strategy and careful cash management .
  • PMS program optionality: Management’s stance that CALLIPER “supports advancing” into phase 3 PMS introduces additional pathway for upside if financed and aligned with regulators .

Appendix: Detailed Operating Drivers (from Q3 press release)

  • R&D down $1.4M YoY on IMU‑856 external costs (-$1.3M) and CALLIPER completion (-$1.1M), partly offset by R&D personnel (+$1.2M; $0.8M non‑cash) .
  • G&A up $1.6M YoY on personnel (+$1.2M; $1.0M non‑cash) and other costs (+$0.4M) .
  • Interest income declined $0.4M YoY due to lower average cash .
  • Other income declined vs. prior year quarter due to lower Australian R&D incentives .