25th May 2022 16:53
ImmuPharma PLC - specialist drug discovery and development company - Widens its pretax loss to GBP8.9 million in 2021 from GBP7.2 million loss the previous year. Loss includes exceptional costs in respect of corporate reorganisation and respective settlement arrangements, company adds. Revenue drops 6.6% to GBP118,350 from GBP126,667. Research and development expenses surge to GBP3.7 million from GBP2.4 million. P140-related expenditure was the main reason for this increase. P140, also known as Llupuzor, is a potential treatment for Lupus. Company does not propose a dividend.
Chief Executive Tim McCarthy says: "With now a fully reviewed and assessed R&D development pipeline, we remain focused on bringing our two late-stage clinical assets, Lupuzor and P140 for CIDP closer to the market. Specifically, on Lupuzor, our partner Avion, is committed to moving this program into Phase 3 as soon as possible, following final discussions with the FDA and based on the positive readout of the recent PK study."
Current stock price: 5.30 pence, down 9.9% in London
12-month change: down 43%
By Heather Rydings; [email protected]
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