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CASGEVY drives growth as CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) narrows Q2 loss

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CRISPR Therapeutics reported second quarter 2026 results, highlighted by rapid commercial progress for CASGEVY. CASGEVY generated $76 million in revenue, up 78% sequentially and 151% year over year, and is approved in 39 countries. The FDA expanded its label to children 2 years and older with sickle cell disease or transfusion‑dependent beta thalassemia, potentially enabling treatment for about 5,500 additional patients, while Vertex secured reimbursement in Germany for eligible patients 12 and older.

Beyond CASGEVY, the company advanced a broad gene‑editing portfolio, including Phase 1 trials for CTX340 in refractory hypertension and CTX460 in alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency, ongoing CTX310 liver programs, siRNA candidate CTX611 in Phase 2, and allogeneic CAR‑T zugo‑cel in multiple autoimmune and oncology indications. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $2,364.4 million as of June 30, 2026, supported by $585.4 million of convertible senior note proceeds in March. Second‑quarter R&D expense was $67.2 million, collaboration expense $40.3 million, and net loss narrowed to $91.2 million from $208.5 million a year earlier.

Positive

  • CASGEVY revenue rose to $76 million in Q2 2026, growing 78% sequentially and 151% year over year, reflecting accelerating adoption across 39 approved countries and an expanded U.S. pediatric label.
  • Net loss narrowed to $91.2 million from $208.5 million in the prior‑year quarter, while cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased to $2,364.4 million, bolstered by $585.4 million of convertible senior note proceeds.

Negative

  • None.

Filing Explained

At June 30, 2026, shareholders’ equity was $1,746,551 thousand, below $1,921,813 thousand at year-end.

This Form 8-K furnishes CRISPR Therapeutics’ completed second-quarter results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, updating the company’s reported financial condition and business status.

At June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $291,337 thousand and marketable securities were $2,073,015 thousand.

Total shareholders’ equity was $1,746,551 thousand at June 30, compared with $1,921,813 thousand at December 31, 2025.

For the six months ended June 30, the company reported a net loss of $214,085 thousand and a loss from operations of $247,517 thousand.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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CASGEVY revenue Q2 2026 $76 million Second quarter 2026 CASGEVY revenue, 78% QoQ and 151% YoY growth
Total revenue Q2 2026 $10,181 thousand Total GAAP revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026
Net loss Q2 2026 $91.2 million Net loss for the second quarter of 2026 versus $208.5 million in 2025
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $2,364.4 million Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2026
R&D expenses Q2 2026 $67.2 million Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2026 versus $69.9 million in 2025
Collaboration expense Q2 2026 $40.3 million Net collaboration expense for the second quarter of 2026 versus $45.2 million in 2025
Convertible senior notes proceeds $585.4 million Net proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes in March 2026
exagamglogene autotemcel medical
"CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]) is a non-viral, ex vivo CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited cell therapy"
A one-time, investigational gene-editing therapy that removes a patient’s blood-forming stem cells, edits their genetic instructions to boost production of a healthier form of hemoglobin, and returns those cells to the body so they produce improved red blood cells. For investors, it matters because successful approval and adoption could replace lifelong treatments for certain inherited blood disorders, creating a high-cost, high-impact market opportunity while carrying regulatory, manufacturing and long-term safety risks.
lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technical
"a proprietary liver-directed lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery platform to enable gene editing in the liver"
A lipid nanoparticle (LNP) is a tiny, oil-like shell made from fats that carries fragile molecules such as RNA or drugs into the body, acting like a microscopic delivery truck or protective bubble. It matters to investors because LNPs determine whether advanced therapies and vaccines work, how safe they are, how difficult they are to manufacture and scale, and therefore influence product value, regulatory approval chances, and commercial potential.
SyNTase™ editing technical
"its novel, proprietary SyNTase™ editing technology designed to enable precise, efficient gene correction"
small interfering RNA (siRNA) medical
"small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based portfolio includes clinical-stage programs targeting cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases"
Small interfering RNA (siRNA) are short, lab-designed molecules that act like a targeted mute button for specific genes, binding to and prompting the cell to destroy matching genetic messages so a particular protein is not produced. For investors, siRNA represents a therapeutic technology platform: its ability to precisely switch off disease-causing genes can create new drug candidates, shape clinical and regulatory risk, and influence long-term commercial potential in biotechnology and pharma.
allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy medical
"an allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy product candidate targeting CD19"
Net loss $91.2 million compared to $208.5 million for the second quarter of 2025
Total revenue $10,181 thousand compared to $892 thousand for the second quarter of 2025
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $2,364.4 million compared to $1,975.8 million as of December 31, 2025
R&D expenses $67.2 million compared to $69.9 million for the second quarter of 2025
CASGEVY revenue $76 million up 78% quarter over quarter and 151% year over year in Q2 2026

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What were CRISPR Therapeutics' (CRSP) key financial results for Q2 2026?

CRISPR Therapeutics reported total revenue of $10,181 thousand and a net loss of $91.2 million for Q2 2026. CASGEVY contributed $76 million in revenue, and cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities reached $2,364.4 million as of June 30, 2026.

How fast is CASGEVY growing for CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP)?

CASGEVY generated $76 million in Q2 2026 revenue, up 78% quarter over quarter and 151% year over year. The therapy is approved in 39 countries, with an expanded U.S. label now covering children as young as 2 years with SCD or TDT.

What is CRISPR Therapeutics' (CRSP) cash position after Q2 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, CRISPR Therapeutics held $2,364.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, up from $1,975.8 million at year‑end 2025. The increase was driven mainly by $585.4 million in net proceeds from March 2026 convertible senior notes.

Which pipeline programs did CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP) advance in Q2 2026?

CRISPR Therapeutics advanced Phase 1 trials for CTX340 in refractory hypertension and CTX460 in AATD, continued CTX310 liver studies, progressed siRNA drug CTX611 in Phase 2, expanded zugo‑cel autoimmune and oncology trials, and moved diabetes candidate CTX213 toward the clinic.

How did CRISPR Therapeutics' (CRSP) operating expenses change year over year in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, R&D expense was $67.2 million versus $69.9 million a year earlier, G&A was $17.6 million versus $18.9 million, collaboration expense was $40.3 million versus $45.2 million, and acquired in‑process R&D fell sharply to $2.5 million from $96.3 million.
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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): August 3, 2026

 

 

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On August 3, 2026, CRISPR Therapeutics AG announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and other business highlights. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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CRISPR Therapeutics AG

 

 

 

 

Date:

August 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Samarth Kulkarni

 

 

 

Samarth Kulkarni, Ph.D.

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 


Exhibit 99.1

CRISPR Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

ZUG, Switzerland and BOSTON, August 3, 2026 CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

"The second quarter reflected strong execution across CRISPR Therapeutics' portfolio and platform," said Samarth Kulkarni, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CRISPR Therapeutics. "CASGEVY's momentum continued to build, highlighted by the FDA's approval for children as young as 2 years old, while we expanded our in vivo pipeline with the initiation of Phase 1 clinical trials for CTX340 for refractory hypertension and CTX460 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. We enter the second half of 2026 well positioned, with a number of important milestones ahead across our pipeline."

Recent Highlights and Outlook

Hemoglobinopathies and CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel)

CASGEVY is a non-viral, ex vivo, CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited cell therapy for eligible patients with SCD or TDT that has been shown to reduce or eliminate vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) for patients with SCD and transfusion requirements for patients with TDT. CASGEVY is approved in 39 countries across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

CASGEVY generated second quarter 2026 revenue of $76 million, representing 78% growth quarter-over-quarter and 151% growth year-over-year.
The U.S. FDA recently approved CASGEVY in children 2 years of age and older with SCD or TDT, the first genetic therapy indicated for children as young as 2 years for both SCD and TDT. With this approval, achieved in just 53 days post filing, approximately 5,500 patients with SCD or TDT may be eligible for treatment with CASGEVY for the first time. Regulatory submissions have also been completed for CASGEVY in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Kingdom (U.K.) for the treatment of children 5 to 11 years of age.
In May, Vertex secured reimbursement for CASGEVY for eligible patients 12 years and older with SCD or TDT in Germany. Efforts remain underway with government and reimbursement authorities globally to ensure sustainable access for eligible patients.
CRISPR Therapeutics continues to advance its in vivo hematopoietic stem cell editing approach using lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-mediated delivery. This approach has the potential to expand the addressable patient populations for SCD and TDT.

 

In Vivo Liver Editing

CRISPR Therapeutics continues to advance a diversified portfolio of in vivo gene editing programs leveraging its proprietary liver-directed LNP delivery platform.

Development of CTX310®, an investigational therapy targeting angiopoietin-related protein 3 (ANGPTL3), continues in a Phase 1b clinical trial, with the Company prioritizing indications in severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) and refractory hypercholesterolemia. U.S. trials have been initiated, with ex-U.S. trials ongoing.
CRISPR Therapeutics announced that a late-breaking abstract entitled "Durability of Effects of CTX310, a CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Targeting ANGPTL3" has been accepted for presentation at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany, on August 28 at 4:30 p.m. CET to discuss a clinical update of the ongoing Phase 1a trial. The Company also expects to provide a Phase 1b clinical update in the second half of 2026.
CTX340™, targeting angiotensinogen (AGT), has received IND clearance from the FDA. The Company has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial for patients with refractory hypertension.

CTX460™, targeting SERPINA1 for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), is the first investigational candidate generated from the Company's SyNTase™ editing platform. The Company has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial for CTX460.
CRISPR Therapeutics' pipeline of preclinical in vivo gene editing candidates includes CTX321™, the Company's next-generation LPA program, which is progressing through IND/CTA-enabling studies. The candidate incorporates an optimized guide RNA that delivered approximately two-fold greater potency in preclinical models, paired with the same LNP delivery system used previously. An Lp(a) program update is anticipated in 2026.

 

siRNA-based Programs

CRISPR Therapeutics' small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based portfolio includes clinical-stage programs targeting cardiovascular and thromboembolic diseases, developed in collaboration with Sirius Therapeutics.

CTX611 (SRSD107), a long-acting siRNA therapeutic targeting Factor XI (FXI), is advancing through a Phase 2 clinical trial in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The Company expects to provide an update in the second half of 2026.
CTX611 has the potential to address a broad range of thromboembolic and clotting-related indications, including atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism (VTE), ischemic stroke, cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), thrombosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD), peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), collectively representing a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity. CRISPR Therapeutics is expected to lead global Phase 3 development, with Sirius Therapeutics overseeing development activities in greater China
CRISPR Therapeutics has the option to nominate up to two additional siRNA targets for research and development. An update is expected in 2026.

 

Autoimmune Disease and Immuno-Oncology

Zugocabtagene geleucel (zugo-cel; formerly CTX112™) continues to advance across both autoimmune disease and hematologic malignancies.

In autoimmune disease, zugo-cel is currently being evaluated in two ongoing Phase 1 basket trials: a rheumatology basket including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), and inflammatory myositis (IM); and a hematology basket in immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA).
In addition,a third Phase 1 trial has been initiated in autoimmune neurologic diseases. The trial, includes progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated Disease (MOGAD), N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) and leucine-rich glioma-inactivated Protein 1 (LGI1) autoimmune encephalitis (AIE), and stiff person syndrome (SPS).
Enrollment across the zugo-cel autoimmune clinical program continues in SSc, IIM, SLE, ITP, and wAIHA with multiple clinical sites activated globally. The Company expects to provide further updates in the second half of 2026.
In immuno-oncology, the Phase 1/2 clinical trial of zugo-cel in B-cell malignancies is ongoing, with updates anticipated in the second half of 2026. The Company has also initiated a combination study evaluating zugo-cel with pirtobrutinib in aggressive B-cell lymphomas, under the Company's existing collaboration with Lilly.
The Company's autoimmune and immuno-oncology programs are supported by a wholly-owned GMP manufacturing facility in Framingham, Massachusetts. The facility provides end-to-end production capabilities across the cell therapy portfolio, supports both clinical and future commercial supply and enables an industry-leading cost of goods.

CRISPR Therapeutics is also advancing a proprietary in vivo CAR-T platform with potential applications across autoimmune disease and oncology.

The Company is pursuing two complementary modalities, supported by an antibody-conjugated LNP delivery system that enables targeted delivery to immune cells: a transient, re-dosable CAR-T leveraging engineered mRNA, and a non-viral, integrating CAR-T employing next-generation site-specific integration technologies.
Both programs are currently in the IND/CTA-enabling phase, focused on a best-in-class profile.

 

Regenerative Medicine

CRISPR Therapeutics continues to advance its regenerative medicine program in diabetes. The Company is developing CTX213™, a deviceless beta cell replacement candidate for Type 1 diabetes, consisting of unencapsulated precursor islet cells derived from edited induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). CTX213 has demonstrated compelling preclinical efficacy through direct administration and is progressing toward the clinic. The Company expects to provide additional updates as development progresses.

 

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $2,364.4 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $1,975.8 million as of December 31, 2025. The increase in cash was primarily driven by net proceeds of $585.4 million from the issuance of convertible senior notes in March 2026, offset by operating expenses.
R&D Expenses: R&D expenses were $67.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $69.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in R&D expense was primarily attributable to a decrease in employee-related costs and facility-related expenses, offset by an increase in license fees.
Acquired In-Process R&D Expenses: Acquired in-process R&D expenses were $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $96.3 million for the second quarter of 2025. Acquired in-process R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2026 were not material. Acquired in-process R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were related to costs incurred upon entering the Sirius Agreement in 2025.
G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $17.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $18.9 million for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in G&A expense was primarily attributable to a decrease in employee-related costs, including stock-based compensation expenses.
Collaboration Expense: Collaboration expense, net, was $40.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $45.2 million for the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily attributable to an increase in the Company's share of CASGEVY revenue.
Net Loss: Net loss was $91.2 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a net loss of $208.5 million for the second quarter of 2025.

 

About CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel])

CASGEVY® is a non-viral, ex vivo CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited cell therapy for eligible patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT), in which a patient’s own hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells are edited at the erythroid specific enhancer region of the BCL11A gene. This edit results in the production of high levels of fetal hemoglobin (HbF; hemoglobin F) in red blood cells. HbF is the form of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin that is naturally present during fetal development, which then switches to the adult form of hemoglobin after birth. CASGEVY has been shown to reduce or eliminate VOCs for patients with SCD and transfusion requirements for patients with TDT. CASGEVY is approved for eligible SCD and TDT patients 12 years and older by multiple regulatory bodies around the world.


About the CRISPR Therapeutics - Vertex Collaboration for CASGEVY

CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex established a strategic research collaboration in 2015 to discover and develop therapies leveraging CRISPR/Cas9 technology to address the underlying genetic causes of human disease. CASGEVY is the first approved therapy to emerge from this collaboration. Under an amended agreement, Vertex leads global development, manufacturing, and commercialization of CASGEVY, and Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics share profits and program costs on a 60/40 basis. Vertex is the manufacturer and exclusive license holder of CASGEVY.

About In Vivo Liver Editing Programs

CRISPR Therapeutics has established a proprietary lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery platform to enable gene editing in the liver using both CRISPR/Cas9 and its novel, proprietary SyNTase™ editing technology. The Company's in vivo portfolio includes three cardiovascular programs: CTX310, targeting angiopoietin-related protein 3 (ANGPTL3), in development for heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemias, and severe hypertriglyceridemia; CTX340, targeting angiotensinogen (AGT), in development for refractory hypertension; and CTX321, targeting LPA, in development for patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. In addition, the Company's disclosed development candidates also include CTX460™, targeting SERPINA1 using SyNTase editing, for the treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).

About Zugocabtagene Geleucel (zugo-cel; formerly CTX112)

Zugocabtagene geleucel (zugo-cel) is a wholly-owned, allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy product candidate targeting Cluster of Differentiation 19 (CD19), in development for both autoimmune and immuno-oncology indications. The off-the-shelf therapy leverages CRISPR/Cas9 for targeted gene knockout and CAR insertion, enabling immune evasion and enhanced T effector cell potency, and is administered following a standard lymphodepletion regimen without the need for human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching. Zugo-cel is being investigated in ongoing clinical trials in adult patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (SSc), inflammatory myositis (IM), immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia (wAIHA), progressive multiple sclerosis (PMS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated Disease (MOGAD), N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) and leucine-rich glioma-inactivated Protein 1 (LGI1) autoimmune encephalitis (AIE), and stiff person syndrome (SPS), as well as in adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies.

About CTX611 (SRSD107)

CTX611 is a novel double-stranded, long-acting siRNA, designed to target the human coagulation factor XI, or FXI, messenger RNA and inhibit FXI protein expression. Through modulation of the intrinsic coagulation pathway, CTX611 is intended to provide anticoagulant and antithrombotic effects with a decreased risk of bleeding compared to other anti-thrombotics. Supported by clinical experience conducted by Sirius Therapeutics in two Phase 1 clinical trials, the Company and Sirius Therapeutics are developing CTX611 as a long-acting FXI inhibitor with the potential to support infrequent, including semi-annual, subcutaneous administration.

About the CRISPR Therapeutics - Sirius Therapeutics Collaboration for siRNA

CRISPR Therapeutics and Sirius Therapeutics entered into a strategic collaboration in 2025 to develop and commercialize siRNA therapies for thromboembolic disorders and other serious diseases. The lead program, CTX611, is a long-acting siRNA targeting FXI, which the companies will co-develop on an equal cost-and-profit-sharing basis. CRISPR Therapeutics will lead commercialization in the U.S., while Sirius will lead commercialization in greater China. The collaboration also provides CRISPR Therapeutics with the option to license up to two additional siRNA programs.

About CRISPR Therapeutics

CRISPR Therapeutics is a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on developing transformative gene-based medicines for serious human diseases. Founded over a decade ago as an early pioneer in CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, the Company has evolved from a pioneering research-stage organization into an industry leader, marking a historic milestone with the approval of CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel]), the world’s first CRISPR-based therapy, for eligible patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. Today, CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing a broad, diversified pipeline spanning hemoglobinopathies, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, oncology, regenerative medicine and rare diseases. The Company is also expanding its gene editing toolkit through


SyNTase™ editing, its novel, proprietary platform designed to enable precise, efficient, and scalable gene correction. To accelerate its impact, CRISPR Therapeutics has established strategic collaborations with leading biopharmaceutical partners, including Vertex Pharmaceuticals. CRISPR Therapeutics AG is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, with its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc., and R&D operations based in Boston, Massachusetts and San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit www.crisprtx.com.

CRISPR THERAPEUTICS® standard character mark and design logo, CTX112™, CTX213™, CTX310®, CTX321™, CTX340™, CTX460™, CTX611™ and SyNTase™ are trademarks and registered trademarks of CRISPR Therapeutics AG. CASGEVY® and the CASGEVY logo are registered trademarks of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CRISPR Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements made by Dr. Kulkarni in this press release, as well as regarding any or all of the following: (i) CRISPR Therapeutics preclinical studies, clinical trials and pipeline products and programs, including, without limitation, manufacturing capabilities, status of such studies and trials, potential expansion into new indications and expectations regarding data, safety and efficacy generally; (ii) data included in this press release, as well as the ability to use data from ongoing and planned studies and clinical trials for the design and initiation of further studies and clinical trials; (iii) CRISPR Therapeutics strategy, goals, anticipated financial performance and the sufficiency of its cash resources; (iv) plans and expectations for the commercialization of and anticipated benefits of CASGEVY, including anticipated patient access to CASGEVY; (v) regulatory submissions and authorizations, including timelines for and expectations regarding regulatory agency decisions; (vi) the expected benefits of its collaborations; and (vii) the therapeutic value, development, and commercial potential of gene editing technologies and therapies, including CRISPR/Cas9 and SyNTase, as well as other technologies. Risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and in any other subsequent filings made by CRISPR Therapeutics with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, other than to the extent required by law.

This press release also contains information regarding our industry, our business and the markets for certain of our product candidates, including data regarding the estimated size of those markets, and the incidence and prevalence of certain medical conditions. Unless otherwise expressly stated, we obtained this industry, business, market and other data from market research firms and other third parties, including medical publications, government data and similar sources. Information that is based on estimates, forecasts, projections, market research or similar methodologies is inherently subject to uncertainties and actual events or circumstances may differ materially from events and circumstances reflected in this information. This press release discusses investigational therapies and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety as to those investigational therapies or uses of such investigational therapies. There is no guarantee that any investigational therapy will successfully complete clinical development or gain approval from applicable regulatory authorities.

 

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CRISPR Therapeutics AG

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, In thousands except share data and per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaboration revenue

 

$

10,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

11,000

 

 

$

 

Grant revenue

 

 

181

 

 

 

892

 

 

 

639

 

 

 

1,757

 

Total revenue

 

 

10,181

 

 

 

892

 

 

 

11,639

 

 

 

1,757

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

67,152

 

 

 

69,894

 

 

 

135,726

 

 

 

142,378

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

96,253

 

 

 

2,473

 

 

 

96,253

 

General and administrative

 

 

17,553

 

 

 

18,916

 

 

 

34,736

 

 

 

38,212

 

Collaboration expense, net

 

 

40,272

 

 

 

45,153

 

 

 

86,221

 

 

 

102,662

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

127,450

 

 

 

230,216

 

 

 

259,156

 

 

 

379,505

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(117,269

)

 

 

(229,324

)

 

 

(247,517

)

 

 

(377,748

)

Total other income, net

 

 

27,075

 

 

 

22,067

 

 

 

35,231

 

 

 

35,604

 

Net loss before income taxes

 

 

(90,194

)

 

 

(207,257

)

 

 

(212,286

)

 

 

(342,144

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(960

)

 

 

(1,292

)

 

 

(1,799

)

 

 

(2,401

)

Net loss

 

 

(91,154

)

 

 

(208,549

)

 

 

(214,085

)

 

 

(344,545

)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

6

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

(26

)

 

 

121

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities

 

 

(2,694

)

 

 

(174

)

 

 

(9,424

)

 

 

2,080

 

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(93,842

)

 

$

(208,643

)

 

$

(223,535

)

 

$

(342,344

)

Net loss per common share — basic

 

$

(0.94

)

 

$

(2.40

)

 

$

(2.22

)

 

$

(3.98

)

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

96,514,102

 

 

 

87,069,690

 

 

 

96,283,944

 

 

 

86,507,330

 

Net loss per common share — diluted

 

$

(0.94

)

 

$

(2.40

)

 

$

(2.22

)

 

$

(3.98

)

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

 

 

96,514,102

 

 

 

87,069,690

 

 

 

96,283,944

 

 

 

86,507,330

 

 

 

CRISPR Therapeutics AG

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

June 30, 2026

 

 

December 31, 2025

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

291,337

 

 

$

347,559

 

Marketable securities

 

 

2,073,015

 

 

 

1,628,269

 

Working capital

 

 

2,238,874

 

 

 

1,836,551

 

Total assets

 

 

2,650,770

 

 

 

2,265,243

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

1,746,551

 

 

 

1,921,813

 

 


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