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XORTX Therapeutics Inc. develops therapies for gout and progressive kidney disease, with programs that include XRx-026 for gout, XRx-008 for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, XRx-101 for acute kidney and other acute organ injury associated with respiratory virus infections, and XRx-225 for Type 2 diabetic nephropathy. The company also holds the VB4-P5 kidney anti-fibrotic program, a pre-IND asset targeting rare and prevalent forms of kidney disease.
Company announcements cover clinical and preclinical pipeline development, acquired kidney-disease assets, share consolidations, Nasdaq and TSX Venture Exchange listing matters, annual meeting results, board elections, auditor appointments, stock option plan approvals, and other governance actions tied to its public-company status.
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. will participate in the LD Micro Main Event from October 12-14, 2021. The company, focused on innovative therapies for progressive kidney disease, emphasizes the importance of this conference for connecting with investors and analysts. CEO Allen Davidoff mentioned the significance of investor presentations, while LD Micro founder Chris Lahiji expressed excitement about returning to in-person events. The company's products target conditions like Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease and COVID-19. A replay will be available on their website.
XORTX Therapeutics Inc. has announced a public offering of 2,906,000 units at a price of US$4.13 each, aimed at raising approximately US$12 million in gross proceeds. Each unit comprises one common share and one warrant with an exercise price of US$4.77. The offering has received conditional approval to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol 'XRTX.' The offering is expected to close around October 15, 2021. Additionally, the company has granted underwriters a 45-day option to purchase additional shares. XORTX focuses on developing therapies for progressive kidney disease.