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Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) announced five presentations related to aficamten at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025 in Madrid, Spain. The key highlight includes a Hot Line presentation of MAPLE-HCM study results, comparing aficamten versus metoprolol in obstructive HCM patients.

The presentations will feature data from multiple clinical trials including REDWOOD-HCM, SEQUOIA-HCM, and FOREST-HCM, focusing on aficamten's efficacy, safety, and its impact on atrial fibrillation in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The company will host an investor webcast on September 2, 2025 to discuss the MAPLE-HCM results and other presented data.

Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) has appointed James M. Daly to its Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2025. Daly brings over 30 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership experience, particularly in commercialization.

Daly most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at Incyte Corporation, where he led the Jakafi® launch. Previously, he spent 10 years at Amgen in senior leadership roles and 16 years at GlaxoSmithKline. He currently serves on the boards of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, argenx SE, and Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced the granting of inducement equity awards to 46 new employees who joined in July and August 2025. The grants include 105,169 stock options at an exercise price of $38.67 per share and 70,879 restricted stock units (RSUs).

The RSUs will vest over 3 years (40% in year 1, 40% in year 2, 20% in year 3), while the stock options will vest over 4 years (25% after year 1, followed by monthly installments). The options have a 10-year term and were granted under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as material inducements to employment.

Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) reported Q2 2025 financial results and key business updates. The company ended Q2 with ~$1.0 billion in cash and reported a net loss of $134.4 million ($1.12 per share). Total revenues reached $66.8 million, including $52.4 million from the Bayer collaboration agreement.

Key developments include progressing regulatory reviews of aficamten for obstructive HCM, with an FDA PDUFA date of December 26, 2025. The company announced positive topline results from MAPLE-HCM trial and continues advancing multiple Phase 3 clinical trials. Commercial preparations are underway for potential aficamten launch in early 2026.

The company maintained its 2025 guidance with GAAP operating expenses projected between $670-710 million.

Cytokinetics (NASDAQ: CYTK) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET. Following the earnings release, the company's senior management will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET to discuss the results and provide business updates.

The conference call will be accessible through a simultaneous webcast from Cytokinetics' Investors & Media section on their website. An archived replay will remain available on the company's website for six months after the event.

Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced the granting of inducement equity awards to 18 new employees who joined in June and July 2025. The grants include 131,683 stock options at an exercise price of $38.68 per share and 88,755 restricted stock units (RSUs).

The RSUs will vest over 3 years (40% in year 1, 40% in year 2, and 20% in year 3), while the stock options will vest over 4 years (25% after one year, followed by monthly installments). The options have a 10-year term and were granted under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) as material inducements to employment.

Cytokinetics (NASDAQ:CYTK) has announced five presentations about its drug aficamten at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology Congress 2025 in Madrid, Spain. The presentations include a Hot Line presentation of MAPLE-HCM study results comparing aficamten to metoprolol in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients.

The congress, scheduled for August 29 - September 1, 2025, will feature three oral presentations and two poster presentations. A key highlight will be a Late Breaking Clinical Science presentation analyzing atrial fibrillation across three clinical trials (REDWOOD-HCM, SEQUOIA-HCM, and FOREST-HCM) of aficamten in obstructive HCM. Additional presentations will cover long-term treatment results from FOREST-HCM and safety analyses.

Cytokinetics (CYTK) has granted equity-based compensation to 11 new employees who joined in May and June 2025. The package includes 83,583 stock options at an exercise price of $34.38 per share and 56,334 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs will vest over 3 years with a 40-40-20 schedule, while the stock options have a 4-year vesting period with a one-year cliff followed by monthly vesting. The stock options have a 10-year term and were granted under the company's 2004 Equity Incentive Plan as employment inducements in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5635(c)(4).

Cytokinetics (CYTK) has announced its annual Corporate Giving Program for 2025, offering charitable donations up to $20,000 to eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations. The program focuses on three key areas: equitable healthcare initiatives for cardiovascular disease, diversity in science education, and essential services for local communities in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Philadelphia Region. Building on its 2024 foundation, the program specifically targets organizations not directly involved in healthcare practice. Applications are open until August 4th, 2025, through their online portal. This initiative represents Cytokinetics' commitment to fostering health equity and community support through strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations.