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Avalo Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AVTX) expands cash runway with $431.3M raise and Phase 2 HS win

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Avalo Therapeutics reported a larger net loss for the first quarter of 2026 while delivering positive clinical and financing milestones. Net loss was $19.6 million, compared with $13.1 million a year earlier, as research and development spending increased to $14.0 million and general and administrative expenses to $6.9 million.

The company ended March 31, 2026 with $82.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and later completed an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants for gross proceeds of $431.3 million, or approximately $405.0 million net, extending its cash runway into 2029.

Clinically, Avalo reported positive topline Phase 2 LOTUS results for its lead asset abdakibart in moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa, meeting the primary endpoint at both doses with around 42% absolute improvement in HiSCR75 response rates at Week 16 versus 25.6% for placebo, and plans to advance into a registrational phase 3 program.

Positive

  • Phase 2 success for abdakibart: The LOTUS trial in moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa met its primary endpoint at both doses with around 42% HiSCR75 response at Week 16 versus 25.6% on placebo, supporting advancement into a registrational phase 3 program.
  • Large equity financing completed: Avalo closed an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants with gross proceeds of $431.3 million and approximately $405.0 million in net proceeds, materially strengthening its balance sheet.
  • Extended cash runway: Management states that current cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and the recent financing are expected to fund operations into 2029, providing visibility to support late-stage clinical development.

Negative

  • Higher operating loss: Net loss widened to $19.6 million for the quarter from $13.1 million a year earlier, driven by a $4.9 million increase in research and development expenses and a $1.3 million rise in general and administrative costs.
  • Rising R&D and G&A expenses: Research and development spending increased to $14.0 million and general and administrative expenses to $6.9 million for the quarter, reflecting greater investment and overhead as the company advances its pipeline.

Insights

Strong Phase 2 data and a large equity raise give Avalo capital and a lead asset to advance, despite wider losses.

Avalo Therapeutics combined a successful clinical readout with significant balance sheet strengthening. Abdakibart met the Phase 2 LOTUS primary endpoint in hidradenitis suppurativa at both doses, with roughly 42% HiSCR75 response versus 25.6% on placebo and supportive secondary endpoints, which underpins plans for a registrational phase 3 program.

Financially, the quarter shows the classic transition into late-stage development: research and development expenses rose to $14.0 million and net loss to $19.6 million. However, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $82.0 million at March 31, 2026, plus an underwritten public offering bringing gross proceeds of $431.3 million (about $405.0 million net), support management’s statement that funding should last into 2029.

For investors, the near-term story centers on execution: designing and initiating the planned registrational phase 3 HS trial for abdakibart and managing higher operating spend against the enlarged cash balance. Subsequent company filings may provide more detail on phase 3 timing and any additional indications pursued.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net loss Q1 2026 $19.6 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
Net loss Q1 2025 $13.1 million Three months ended March 31, 2025
Cash and investments $82.0 million Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026
Equity offering gross proceeds $431.3 million Underwritten public offering completed May 7, 2026
Equity offering net proceeds $405.0 million Net proceeds from underwritten public offering completed after March 31, 2026
R&D expenses $14.0 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
G&A expenses $6.9 million Three months ended March 31, 2026
HiSCR75 response improvement 42.2% and 42.9% Absolute improvement at Week 16 for 150mg and 300mg abdakibart doses
Phase 2 LOTUS trial medical
"On May 5, 2026, Avalo reported positive topline Phase 2 LOTUS results for abdakibart in adults with moderate to severe HS."
HiSCR75 medical
"The trial successfully met its primary endpoint at both doses studied (p=0.018 150mg, p=0.015 300mg and p=0.004, combined), demonstrating a 42.2% and 42.9% absolute improvement in HiSCR75 response rates at Week 16."
HiSCR75 is a clinical-trial measure used in dermatology that indicates a 75% or greater reduction in the number of painful skin lesions and abscesses compared with baseline. For investors, it is an objective signal of a drug’s effectiveness in reducing disease burden—similar to saying a treatment cuts the symptom load by three-quarters—which can strongly influence regulatory decisions, market adoption and commercial value.
registrational phase 3 program medical
"With our recently secured financing, Avalo is well-positioned to advance abdakibart into a registrational phase 3 program."
underwritten public offering financial
"On May 7, 2026, Avalo completed an underwritten public offering of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $431.3 million."
An underwritten public offering is when a company sells new shares of its stock to the public with the help of a financial firm, called an underwriter. The underwriter agrees to buy all the shares upfront, reducing the company's risk, and then sells them to investors. This process helps companies raise money quickly and confidently from a wide range of buyers.
derivative liability financial
"Change in fair value of derivative liability | 480 | | | 380"
A derivative liability is an obligation a company owes because of a derivatives contract—such as an option, future, swap, or forward—that has moved against it and now has negative value. Think of it like a settled bet that turned into a bill: if market moves go the other way, the company may have to pay cash or deliver assets. Investors care because these liabilities can create sudden losses, add leverage or counterparty risk, and change a company’s true financial exposure beyond its everyday operations.
IL-1β medical
"Abdakibart is a humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG4) that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) with high affinity and neutralizes its activity."
Net loss $19.6 million +$6.5 million vs. Q1 2025
R&D expenses $14.0 million +$4.9 million vs. Q1 2025
G&A expenses $6.9 million +$1.3 million vs. Q1 2025
Cash and short-term investments $82.0 million As of March 31, 2026
Equity offering net proceeds $405.0 million Completed after March 31, 2026
Guidance

Management states current cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and financing proceeds are expected to fund operations into 2029.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549  

FORM 8-K
 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 13, 2026

AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-3759045-0705648
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1500 Liberty Ridge Drive, Suite 321, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (410) 522-8707

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 Par ValueAVTXNasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 13, 2026, Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits:

Exhibit No. Description
99.1
Press release, dated May 13, 2026.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

AVALO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: May 13, 2026By:/s/ Christopher Sullivan
Christopher Sullivan
Chief Financial Officer



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Exhibit 99.1

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Avalo Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Recent Business Updates

Achieved positive topline results in Phase 2 LOTUS trial of abdakibart in moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and plan to advance into a registrational phase 3 program
Completed public offering of equity securities for gross proceeds of $431.3 million
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $82 million as of March 31, 2026, not including the subsequent financing

WAYNE, PA, May 13, 2026 — Avalo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVTX) (“Avalo”), a clinical stage biotechnology company fully dedicated to developing IL-1β-based treatments for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, today announced business updates and first quarter 2026 financial results.

“The positive Phase 2 LOTUS trial results of abdakibart in HS, which demonstrated a deep and consistent clinical response across both HiSCR75 and HiSCR50 endpoints, mark the beginning of a transformative period for Avalo,” said Garry Neil, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Avalo. “With our recently secured financing, Avalo is well-positioned to advance abdakibart into a registrational phase 3 program. Our focus remains on delivering this innovative mechanism of action via a patient-friendly potential monthly dosing regimen to provide a much-needed new treatment option for those living with HS.”

Recent Corporate Highlights:

On May 5, 2026, Avalo reported positive topline Phase 2 LOTUS results for abdakibart in adults with moderate to severe HS. The trial successfully met its primary endpoint at both doses studied (p=0.018 150mg, p=0.015 300mg and p=0.004, combined), demonstrating a 42.2% and 42.9% absolute improvement in HiSCR75 response rates at Week 16, respectively (42.5% combined; placebo rate 25.6%). These results represented the highest absolute improvement in HiSCR75 and HiSCR50 reported in similarly sized (or larger) HS trials at each individual dose and on a combined dose basis. Abdakibart also demonstrated statistically significant benefit across the key secondary endpoints, including HiSCR50, change in IHS4, and change in draining tunnel count.

On May 7, 2026, Avalo completed an underwritten public offering of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $431.3 million.

On April 26, 2026, Avalo entered into a Milestone Buyout Option and Amendment Agreement related to its March 2024 acquisition of AlmataBio, Inc. Under the agreement, Avalo paid the former AlmataBio securityholders $2.25 million for an option, exercisable within 90 days of the effective date, to pay $5.125 million in cash or shares of Avalo common stock (or a combination) in lieu of the previously disclosed $15 million contingent milestone payment due upon dosing the first patient in a Phase 3 trial of abdakibart.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Update:

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $82.0 million as of March 31, 2026. Net cash used in operating activities was $17.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of its common
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stock and pre-funded warrants for net proceeds of approximately $405.0 million. Our current cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments are expected to fund operations into 2029.

Research and development expenses were $14.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $4.9 million from the prior year, driven by costs related to and supporting the Phase 2 LOTUS trial.

General and administrative expenses were $6.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $1.3 million from the prior year, primarily driven by headcount additions and stock-based compensation expense.

Net loss was $19.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to net loss of $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The difference was driven by a $6.2 million increase in operating expenses due to the $4.9 million increase in research and development expenses, as discussed above, and $1.3 million increase in general and administrative expenses, as discussed above. Basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.98 and $1.25 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, based on 20,106,925 and 10,514,901 weighted average common shares outstanding, respectively.



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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$24,988 $15,858 
Short-term investments
57,005 82,478 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets6,685 6,913 
Restricted cash, current portion147 37 
Total current assets88,825 105,286 
Property and equipment, net375 460 
Goodwill10,502 10,502 
Restricted cash, net of current portion183 210 
Total assets$99,885 $116,458 
Liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$356 $137 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities11,243 12,803 
Total current liabilities11,599 12,940 
Royalty obligation2,000 2,000 
Deferred tax liability, net446 434 
Derivative liability, non-current17,520 18,000 
Other long-term liabilities— 35 
Total liabilities31,565 33,409 
Mezzanine equity:
Series D Preferred Stock—$0.001 par value; 1 share of Series D Preferred Stock authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 1 share of Series D Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
— — 
Series E Preferred Stock—$0.001 par value; 1 share of Series E Preferred Stock authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 1 share of Series E Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
— — 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock—$0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 24,637,807 and 18,512,757 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
25 18 
Series C Preferred Stock—$0.001 par value; 34,326 shares of Series C Preferred Stock authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 13,036 and 18,792 shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
— — 
Additional paid-in capital536,453 531,485 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(6)68 
Accumulated deficit(468,152)(448,522)
Total stockholders’ equity68,320 83,049 
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and stockholders’ equity$99,885 $116,458 
The consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 have been derived from the reviewed and audited financial statements, respectively, but do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Operating expenses:
Research and development14,047 9,123 
General and administrative6,854 5,546 
Total operating expenses20,901 14,669 
Loss from operations(20,901)(14,669)
Other income:
Change in fair value of derivative liability480 380 
Interest income, net803 1,148 
Total other income, net1,283 1,528 
Loss before taxes(19,618)(13,141)
Income tax expense12 
Net loss$(19,630)$(13,149)
Net loss per share of common stock, basic and diluted $(0.98)$(1.25)
Weighted average common shares outstanding20,106,925 10,514,901 

The consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 have been derived from the reviewed financial statements, but do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.


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About Avalo Therapeutics

Avalo Therapeutics is a clinical stage biotechnology company fully dedicated to developing IL-1β-based treatments for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. Our lead asset, abdakibart, is an anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody (mAb). Positive topline data was recently reported for abdakibart in a Phase 2 clinical trial in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). We’re also exploring additional opportunities to make an impact in prevalent indications that have significant remaining unmet needs. For more information about Avalo, please visit www.avalotx.com.

About Abdakibart

Abdakibart is a humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG4) that binds to interleukin-1β (IL-1β) with high affinity and neutralizes its activity. IL-1β is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that plays a central role in the pathogenesis of a wide range of human diseases.1 It activates immune cells that generate proinflammatory cytokines, including IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-17. Dysregulated IL-1β signaling is a major driver of inflammation, contributing to the progression of autoimmune disorders. IL-1β inhibition has proven effective in multiple immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. 1-3

About the LOTUS Trial

The LOTUS trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group Phase 2 trial with two dose regimens to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of abdakibart in approximately 250 adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa. Subjects were randomized (1:1:1) to receive either one of two dosing regimens of abdakibart or placebo during a 16-week treatment phase. The primary efficacy endpoint is the proportion of subjects achieving Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinical Response (HiSCR75) at Week 16. Secondary objectives include but are not limited to: the proportion of patients achieving HiSCR50 and HiSCR90 as well as change from baseline in: International HS Severity Score System (IHS4), draining tunnel count, abscess and inflammatory nodule (AN) count, and patients achieving at least a 30% reduction on a numerical rating scale in Patient's Global Assessment of Skin Pain (PGA Skin Pain). For additional information this trial (NCT06603077), please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov or www.lotustrial.com.

About Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, progressive, often debilitating inflammatory skin disease that causes painful nodules, abscesses, and tunnels to form under the skin.4-6,8 Areas commonly affected by HS include the nape of the neck, breasts, chest, armpits, abdomen, buttocks and anus, groin and genitals, and inner thighs.7 If not adequately and promptly treated, the chronic inflammation characteristic of HS may progress to tissue destruction and permanent scarring.4-6,9 HS typically first presents in late adolescence or early adulthood and is estimated to affect 0.7–1.2% of the U.S. population, though some sources suggest the prevalence may be as high as 2–4%.10,11,12

References:1Dinarello CA. Immunol Rev. 2018;281(1):8-27. 2Kany S et al. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;20(23):6008. 3Kimball AB et al. Presented at: American Academy of Dermatology; March 8-12, 2024; San Diego, CA. 4Diaz MJ, et al. Curr Iss Mol Bio. 2023;45:4400-4415. 5Agnese ER, et al. Cureus. 2023;15(11):e49390. 6de Oliveira ASLE, et al. Biomolecules. 2022;12(10):1371. 7Ingram JR, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022;36(9):1597-160. 8Sabat R, et al. The Lancet. 2025;405(10476):P420-438. 9Jemec GB. Clinicalpractice. Hidradenitis suppurativa. N Engl J Med. 2012;366(2):158–164. 10Garg A, Kirby JS, Lavian J, Lin G, Strunk A. Sex- and Age-Adjusted Population Analysis of Prevalence Estimates for Hidradenitis Suppurativa in the United States. JAMA Dermatol. 2017;153(8):760–764. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.0201. 11Ingram, John R.British Journal of Dermatology. doi:10.1111/bjd.19435. 12Nguyen TV, et al. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2021;35(1):50-61.
Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond our control), which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Such statements may include, without limitation, statements with respect to our plans, objectives, projections, expectations and intentions and other statements identified by words such as “projects,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “continue,” “seeks,” “aims,” “predicts,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” or similar expressions (including their use in the negative), or by discussions of future matters such as: therapeutic
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potential, clinical benefits and safety profiles of abdakibart (AVTX-009); plans to advance abdakibart into a registrational phase 3 program; expectations regarding timing, success and data announcements of ongoing preclinical studies and clinical trials; drug development costs, reliance on investigators and enrollment of patients in clinical trials; and our plans to develop and commercialize our current and any future product candidates and the implementation of our business model and strategic plans for our business.

Any forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements including, without limitation, risks associated with: the timing and anticipated results of our current and future preclinical studies and clinical trials, supply chain, strategy and future operations; the delay of any current and future preclinical studies or clinical trials or the development of our product candidates; the risk that the results of prior preclinical studies and clinical trials may not be predictive of future results in connection with current or future preclinical studies and clinical trials, including those for abdakibart; the risk that cross-trial comparisons may not be reliable as no head-to-head trials of abdakibart have been conducted; the timing and outcome of any interactions with regulatory authorities; obtaining, maintaining and protecting our intellectual property; the availability of funding sufficient for our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements, reliance on key personnel; regulatory risks; general economic and market risks and uncertainties, including those caused by the war in Ukraine and the Middle East; and those other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent our view only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events and actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed herein. Except as required by applicable law, we expressly disclaim any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

For media and investor inquiries

Christopher Sullivan, CFO
Avalo Therapeutics, Inc.
ir@avalotx.com
410-803-6793

Meru Advisors
Lauren Glaser
lglaser@meruadvisors.com
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FAQ

What did Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) report for its Q1 2026 net loss?

Avalo reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $19.6 million, compared with $13.1 million in Q1 2025. The increase was mainly driven by higher research and development expenses of $14.0 million and general and administrative expenses of $6.9 million.

How much cash does Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) have after its recent financing?

Avalo had $82.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, and later completed an underwritten public offering for approximately $405.0 million in net proceeds. Management says this funding is expected to support operations into 2029.

What were the key results from Avalo’s Phase 2 LOTUS trial of abdakibart?

The Phase 2 LOTUS trial of abdakibart in hidradenitis suppurativa met its primary HiSCR75 endpoint at both doses, with about 42% response at Week 16 versus 25.6% for placebo. Abdakibart also showed statistically significant benefit on key secondary endpoints like HiSCR50 and IHS4.

What equity offering did Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX) complete in May 2026?

On May 7, 2026, Avalo completed an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants for gross proceeds of $431.3 million. The company reports receiving approximately $405.0 million in net proceeds from this transaction.

How did Avalo Therapeutics’ research and development spending change year over year?

Research and development expenses rose to $14.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, an increase of $4.9 million from the prior year period. The company attributes this mainly to costs related to and supporting its Phase 2 LOTUS trial.

What is Avalo Therapeutics’ plan for abdakibart following the Phase 2 LOTUS trial?

Following positive topline Phase 2 LOTUS results in hidradenitis suppurativa, Avalo plans to advance abdakibart, its anti-IL-1β monoclonal antibody, into a registrational phase 3 program. The company highlights a potential monthly dosing regimen as a key feature of the planned treatment.

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