Exicure Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) has appointed Brian C. Bock as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Bock brings over 20 years of experience in life science investment banking and healthcare strategy, previously serving as Managing Director at Lincoln International. His expertise is expected to enhance Exicure’s business strategy and valuation. The company granted Bock an inducement stock option for 600,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.54, vesting over four years. Exicure focuses on developing therapies using its proprietary Spherical Nucleic Acid technology for various diseases.

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) reported Q1 2021 results, highlighting significant advancements in clinical programs and board expansion. The FDA granted Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations for cavrotolimod (AST-008) aimed at treating advanced Merkel cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The company is on track to submit an IND for XCUR-FXN for Friedreich's Ataxia by year-end 2021. Financially, the company reported a net loss of $12.5 million, up from a $1.2 million net income year-over-year, while cash reserves decreased to $67.4 million.

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) reported that Northwestern University researchers successfully utilized its gold-nanoparticle SNA technology in a first-in-human trial targeting glioblastoma (GBM). The phase 0 trial showed that intravenously administered siRNA-based SNAs can safely cross the blood-brain barrier and target the oncogene Bcl2L12. These findings, published in Science Translational Medicine, mark a significant milestone for Exicure’s technology in treating GBM. The company also plans to file an IND for Friedreich's ataxia by the end of 2021.

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR) reported impressive financial results for 2020, achieving $16.6 million in revenue, up from $1.3 million in 2019, primarily due to a collaboration with AbbVie. The net loss reduced to $24.7 million from $26.3 million year-over-year. Key advancements included the initiation of IND-enabling studies for XCUR-FXN targeting Friedreich’s ataxia and multiple FDA designations for cavrotolimod (AST-008), enhancing its oncology pipeline. Despite COVID-19 related delays, Exicure expects sufficient cash runway for the next 12 months to support ongoing trials.

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) has announced the addition of Elizabeth Garofalo, M.D. and Andrew Sassine to its Board of Directors during a pivotal time for the company. The appointments are expected to enhance Exicure's development of its investigational drugs, cavrotolimod and XCUR-FXN. Garofalo brings over 25 years of clinical development experience, while Sassine contributes extensive financial expertise. Additionally, David Walt, Ph.D. will not seek re-election at the upcoming Annual Meeting. Exicure focuses on innovative therapies utilizing its proprietary Spherical Nucleic Acid technology.

Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ: XCUR) announced that the FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation for its candidate cavrotolimod (AST-008) targeting Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). This designation is a significant step towards addressing unmet medical needs for MCC patients. Exicure previously received Fast Track designations for cavrotolimod for MCC and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC). Cavrotolimod is currently in Phase 1b/2 clinical trials, showing promising anti-tumor activity with no serious adverse events reported thus far.

Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR) announced that CEO David Giljohann will present at the 2021 H.C. Wainwright Global Life Sciences Conference on March 9-10, 2021. The presentation will be available for registered attendees to view on-demand starting March 9, 2021, at 7:00 AM EST, and it will be archived for 90 days. Exicure is a biotechnology firm focusing on gene regulatory therapies using its proprietary Spherical Nucleic Acid (SNA) technology, currently in preclinical development for Friedreich’s ataxia and advancing in clinical trials for solid tumors.

Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR) has announced its participation in 1x1 meetings with institutional investors at the 10th Annual SV Leerink Global Healthcare Conference from February 24 to 26, 2021. The company focuses on gene regulatory and immunotherapeutic drug development using its proprietary Spherical Nucleic Acid (SNA™) technology. Exicure is currently advancing its drug candidate XCUR-FXN for Friedreich’s ataxia and conducting a Phase 1b/2 trial for AST-008 in advanced solid tumors. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with an office in Cambridge, MA.

Exicure, Inc. (Nasdaq: XCUR) announced that CEO David Giljohann will present at the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference from February 16-18, 2021. The presentation will be available for on-demand viewing for registered attendees beginning February 15, 2021. Attendees can schedule 1x1 meetings with Exicure during the conference. With a focus on gene regulatory and immunotherapeutic drugs, Exicure is developing therapeutics targeting neurological and inflammatory diseases utilizing its proprietary Spherical Nucleic Acid (SNA) technology.