Welcome to our dedicated page for Keros Therapeutics news (Ticker: KROS), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Keros Therapeutics stock.
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KROS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company whose news flow centers on its TGF-ß pathway–focused pipeline, corporate strategy and capital allocation decisions. The company’s disclosures describe a focus on developing protein therapeutics for disorders linked to dysfunctional signaling of the transforming growth factor-beta family of proteins, with particular emphasis on neuromuscular and hematologic conditions.
News about Keros frequently highlights clinical development milestones for its lead product candidate, KER-065, which is being developed for neuromuscular diseases with an initial focus on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Recent updates have included Phase 1 clinical data in healthy volunteers, additional analyses of bone and muscle-related endpoints, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Orphan Drug designation for KER-065 in DMD. Investors following KROS news can expect coverage of trial design, safety and pharmacodynamic findings, and plans for subsequent clinical phases.
Another recurring theme in Keros news is progress related to elritercept, the company’s most advanced product candidate for cytopenias, including anemia and thrombocytopenia, in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome and myelofibrosis. The company has reported developments under its global license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., including Takeda’s plans to advance elritercept into a Phase 3 clinical trial in first-line myelodysplastic syndromes.
Keros’ news flow also includes corporate and financial updates. These have covered a strategic realignment to prioritize KER-065, discontinuation of internal development of cibotercept (KER-012), leadership and board changes, and a substantial capital return program involving stock repurchase agreements and a cash tender offer for a significant portion of its outstanding common stock. Earnings releases and Form 8-K filings provide additional context on financial results, cash position and the execution of the capital return plan.
For investors and observers, the KROS news page offers a consolidated view of clinical trial announcements, regulatory designations, partnership developments, governance changes and capital allocation actions that shape the company’s trajectory. Regular review of these updates can help track how Keros advances its TGF-ß–focused pipeline and manages its resources over time.
Keros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KROS) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marking significant developments following a comprehensive strategic review. The company posted a net loss of $30.7 million, an improvement from the $45.3 million loss in Q2 2024. Key financial metrics include R&D expenses of $43.5 million and cash position of $690.2 million.
The company plans to return $375 million to stockholders while maintaining sufficient capital to fund operations into first half of 2028. Keros is advancing its pipeline, particularly KER-065, with plans to initiate a Phase 2 trial for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Q1 2026. The company's improved financial position was supported by revenue from its license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Keros Therapeutics (Nasdaq: KROS) has announced the first patient dosing in its Phase 3 RENEW clinical trial of elritercept, targeting adults with transfusion-dependent anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). This milestone triggered a $10 million payment from Takeda under their global license agreement.
The agreement, effective since January 2025, included a $200 million upfront payment and potential milestone payments exceeding $1.1 billion. Keros maintains rights to receive tiered royalties on net sales, while Takeda holds commercialization rights worldwide except for mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
ADAR1 Capital Management, the largest shareholder of Keros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KROS) with a 13.3% stake, has released an investor presentation detailing its reasons for opposing the re-election of Dr. Mary Ann Gray and Dr. Alpna Seth to the company's Board of Directors. The decision will be voted on at Keros' Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for June 4, 2025.
Keros Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KROS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in TGF-ß family protein signaling disorders, has announced its participation in the Bank of America 2025 Global Healthcare Conference. The company's CEO, Jasbir S. Seehra, Ph.D., will engage in a fireside chat presentation on May 13, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. The presentation will be accessible via live webcast, with a replay available on the company's investor relations website for 90 days after the event.
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