Lucid Diagnostics Inc. - LUCD STOCK NEWS

Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) has announced positive results from a National Cancer Institute-sponsored study of its EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test in detecting esophageal precancer (Barrett's Esophagus) among at-risk patients without GERD symptoms. The study demonstrated an excellent 100% negative predictive value for precancer detection and showed a Barrett's Esophagus prevalence of 8.4% in asymptomatic patients.

The findings support expanding EsoGuard testing to a broader population, aligning with American Gastroenterological Association guidelines. These positive results have led to a larger ongoing five-year multicenter clinical study supported by an $8 million NIH R01 grant. According to the company, if these results are replicated in the ongoing study, the approximately $60 billion market opportunity for EsoGuard could increase by up to 70 percent.

Lucid Diagnostics (Nasdaq: LUCD), a commercial-stage cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and PAVmed Inc. subsidiary, has completed its previously announced underwritten public offering. The company successfully raised $16.1 million in net proceeds through the sale of 14,375,000 shares of common stock at $1.20 per share, which included 1,875,000 shares from the underwriters' option exercise.

The offering was conducted under a shelf registration statement, with Canaccord Genuity serving as the sole bookrunner and Maxim Group as co-manager. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Lucid Diagnostics (Nasdaq: LUCD), a commercial-stage cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and PAVmed subsidiary, has announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 12.5 million shares of common stock at $1.20 per share.

The company expects to raise approximately $15 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting costs and other expenses. Lucid has also granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.875 million shares at the public offering price. The offering is expected to close around April 11, 2025.

Canaccord Genuity will serve as the sole bookrunner, with Maxim Group as co-manager. The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Lucid Diagnostics (Nasdaq: LUCD), a commercial-stage cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM), has announced plans for an underwritten public offering of common stock. The company will grant underwriters a 45-day option to purchase additional shares.

The offering proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. Canaccord Genuity will serve as the sole bookrunner, with Maxim Group as co-manager. The offering will be conducted under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 declared effective by the SEC on December 6, 2022.

The timing, size, and terms of the offering remain subject to market conditions, with no guarantees provided.

Lucid Diagnostics (Nasdaq: LUCD), a commercial-stage cancer prevention medical diagnostics company and subsidiary of PAVmed (Nasdaq: PAVM), announced that its Chairman and CEO, Lishan Aklog, M.D., will participate in a fireside chat at the 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM EDT. The event will be webcast live and accessible via the Investor Relations Section of Lucid Diagnostics' website. A replay will be available for 30 days post-event. During the conference, company management will also engage in one-on-one meetings with investors.

Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) has launched the 'Embrace the Future' campaign to highlight its EsoCheck® Esophageal Cell Collection Device with Collect+Protect™ Technology. The campaign will be featured during Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month in April and at the Digestive Disease Week 2025 conference in May.

EsoCheck has demonstrated exceptional performance across nearly 30,000 patients, featuring high patient satisfaction, a perfect safety record, and efficient three-minute procedures in office settings. When combined with Lucid's EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test, the technology achieved a remarkable 99% negative predictive value in detecting esophageal precancer.

The company emphasizes EsoCheck's advantages over traditional sponge-on-a-string (SOS) devices, highlighting its precise targeting capabilities and protected sampling approach, contrasting with SOS devices' limitations and history of FDA recalls.

PAVmed (NASDAQ: PAVM) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, highlighting significant progress across its subsidiaries. Lucid Diagnostics achieved record test volumes with 4,042 EsoGuard tests in Q4 (45% sequential, 84% annual increase) and $1.2 million in revenue. The company secured its first commercial insurance coverage from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Veris Health completed a private placement raising $2.4 million at a $35 million pre-money valuation, supplementing a $1.8 million NIH grant. The funds will advance their implantable physiological monitor through FDA clearance.

PAVmed reported Q4 revenues from approximately 125 Veris Cancer Care Platform patients. Operating expenses were $5.2 million, including $0.7 million in stock-based compensation. The company achieved GAAP net income of $1.3 million ($0.12 per diluted share), with non-GAAP adjusted loss of $0.7 million. Cash position stood at $1.2 million, with pro forma cash of $3.6 million including Q1 2025 private placement.

Lucid Diagnostics (NASDAQ: LUCD) reported strong Q4 2024 performance with record 4,042 EsoGuard tests processed, representing a 45% sequential and 84% annual increase. The company recognized $1.2 million in EsoGuard revenue for Q4 2024.

Key achievements include securing over 20 new cash-pay concierge medicine contracts, obtaining first positive commercial insurance coverage from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, and first agreement under state biomarker legislation with BCBS Rhode Island. The company completed a $22 million convertible debt refinancing and $15.3 million common stock financing, extending cash runway.

Financial highlights show Q4 2024 operating expenses of $13.6 million, including $1.2 million in stock-based compensation. GAAP net loss was $11.5 million or $(0.20) per share. Cash position stood at $22.4 million as of December 31, 2024, with pro forma cash of approximately $36.9 million including Q1 2025 financing.

Lucid Diagnostics (LUCD) announced that the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN) Clinical Practice Guidelines has updated its recommendations to include esophageal precancer screening. The new guidelines now reference professional society guidelines that recommend non-endoscopic biomarker testing, such as Lucid's EsoGuard® Esophageal DNA Test with EsoCheck® Collection Device, as an acceptable alternative to invasive upper endoscopy for detecting esophageal precancer (Barrett's Esophagus).

This update aligns with the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Clinical Guideline and represents a significant step toward recognizing esophageal precancer testing's role in cancer prevention. The company expects this alignment between NCCN Guidelines and gastroenterology society guidelines to positively influence commercial insurance coverage decisions and expand access to EsoGuard testing.