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 5, 2026
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-38915 |
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47-4268251 |
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5000 Shoreline Court, Suite 300
South San Francisco, California 94080
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 443-6209
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 or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
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Title of each class |
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
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IDYA |
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The Nasdaq Global Select 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 5, 2026, IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. 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.
The information in this Item 2.02 and the attached Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 5, 2026. |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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IDEAYA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
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Date: May 5, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ Yujiro Hata |
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Yujiro Hata |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
IDEAYA Biosciences Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
•Phase 2/3 registrational trial (OptimUM-02) of darovasertib combination met its primary endpoint; complete data will be provided in a late-breaking oral presentation at ASCO
•IDEAYA to initiate RTOR submission process with first pre-submission in May; targeting completion of the NDA filing in H2 2026
•Clinical updates from Phase 2 OptimUM-01 trial in HLA*A2-positive mUM, Phase 2 OptimUM-09 in neoadjuvant primary UM and Phase 1/2 trials with IDE849 (DLL3 TOP1 ADC) and IDE034 (B7H3/PTK7 bispecific TOP1 ADC) planned for H2 2026
•Initiation of registrational trial for IDE849 monotherapy in DLL3-positive solid tumors planned by year-end 2026; Phase 1 combination cohort of IDE892 (PRMT5) + IDE397 (MAT2A) in MTAP-deleted cancers to begin in mid-2026
•~$973 million of cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026; current cash runway guidance into 2030 remains unchanged
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), a leading precision medicine oncology company, provided a business update and announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
"This was a transformational quarter for IDEAYA, with positive topline results from the OptimUM-02 registrational trial in first line HLA*A2-negative metastatic uveal melanoma to enable the company’s first NDA submission for potential U.S. accelerated approval. We look forward to a catalyst rich second half of 2026, including targeted clinical data updates for the darovasertib combination in HLA*A2-positive mUM, IDE849 in DLL3-positive solid tumors, and IDE034, our potential first-in-class B7H3/PTK7 bispecific TOP1 ADC, in multiple large solid tumor indications. Finally, clinical dose escalation is advancing rapidly for our potential first-in-class KAT6/7 dual inhibitor, IDE574, and our PRMT5 inhibitor, IDE892, with the goal of initiating clinical expansion and combination trials with IDE892 in MTAP-deleted PDAC and NSCLC in the second half of this year,” said Yujiro S. Hata, President and Chief Executive Officer, IDEAYA Biosciences.
Selected Pipeline Developments and Corporate Updates
Darovasertib in Uveal Melanoma
•On April 13th IDEAYA reported positive topline data from the Phase 2/3 OptimUM-02 trial of darovasertib in combination with crizotinib (darovasertib combination) in first line (1L) HLA*A2-negative metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM).
oThe trial met its primary endpoint, with the combination reducing the risk of disease progression by 58% (Hazard Ratio of 0.42; 95% CI: 0.30, 0.59; p-value: <0.0001) and
achieving a statistically significant improvement in median progression-free survival (PFS) of 6.9 months versus 3.1 months in the investigator choice of therapy (ICT) arm as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR).
oOn secondary endpoints, an overall response rate (ORR) of 37.1%, including 5 complete responses, was observed in patients treated with the darovasertib combination versus 5.8% in the ICT arm (p-value: <0.0001) with a median duration of response (DOR) of 6.8 months.
oOverall survival (OS) data were not yet mature, however the darovasertib combination did show an early trend in OS improvement versus the ICT arm.
oThe combination was generally well-tolerated with a manageable safety profile consistent with previously reported results and known side-effects of each drug.
•IDEAYA will provide complete data from the primary analysis of OptimUM-02 in a late-breaking oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago, Illinois, and plans to submit a manuscript for publication in the second half of 2026. A new drug application (NDA) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) is planned in the second half of 2026 to support a potential U.S. accelerated approval.
oThe FDA has agreed to review IDEAYA’s NDA under the Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) program, which allows an applicant to pre-submit components of its NDA for review before the complete filing is submitted to provide a more efficient review process and ensure safe and effective treatments are available to patients as early as possible.
•IDEAYA has completed enrollment of approximately 100 HLA*A2-positive mUM patients in the single-arm Phase 2 OptimUM-01 trial of darovasertib in combination with crizotinib. The company plans to present data at a major medical conference from over 85 efficacy-evaluable HLA*A2-positive mUM patients in the second half of 2026.
oData will include updated ORR, PFS, and OS results, which will be used to support a potential regulatory submission to the FDA to expand the labeled use of darovasertib and/or guideline inclusion to enable the use of the darovasertib combination in HLA*A2-positive mUM patients.
•In collaboration with Servier, IDEAYA successfully completed a Type C meeting with the U.S. FDA to align on the Phase 3 registrational design of the OptimUM-11 trial evaluating darovasertib in combination with crizotinib in the adjuvant setting of primary uveal melanoma. The trial will enroll approximately 450 primary uveal melanoma patients with increased risk of metastasis, irrespective of HLA status, randomized 1:1 to treatment with darovasertib combined with crizotinib for 12-months or observation. The primary endpoint is superiority by relapse-free survival (RFS). OptimUM-11 is a
global trial being conducted as part of IDEAYA’s partnership with Servier and is expected to initiate in the first half of 2026.
•IDEAYA is continuing site activation and patient enrollment in the Phase 3 OptimUM-10 trial of neoadjuvant darovasertib in primary uveal melanoma. Full enrollment in the trial is estimated to be complete by the end of 2027, revised from prior guidance of first half of 2027.
oIDEAYA is targeting to provide a clinical data update from the ongoing Phase 2 OptimUM-09 trial at a medical conference in the second half of 2026.
ADC / DDR combinations
•IDE849 (DLL3 TOP1 ADC): targeting to provide a clinical data update from the ongoing IDEAYA-sponsored global Phase 1/2 trial of IDE849 in small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NEC) by the end of 2026. The company is planning to initiate a monotherapy registrational trial by the end of 2026.
oIn April, IDEAYA entered into a clinical collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca plc to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IDE849 in combination with Imfinzi® (durvalumab), a programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor, in extensive-stage SCLC. IDEAYA will sponsor the clinical combination trial; AstraZeneca will supply Imfinzi® at no cost.
oAchieved first-patient-in (FPI) in Phase 1 combination trial of IDE849 and IDE161, IDEAYA’s proprietary inhibitor of poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase (PARG). Data from this trial are intended to help evaluate the potential synergy between TOP1 and PARG inhibition to drive deeper, more durable anti-tumor responses in patients
•IDEAYA’s China-region partner, Jinagsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., is targeting to initiate Phase 3 registrational trials in China in 2027 for IDE849 in SCLC and provide a clinical update from their Phase 1 trial in SCLC and NEC at a medical conference in the second half of 2026.
•IDE034 (B7H3/PTK7 bispecific TOP1 ADC): achieved FPI in Phase 1 dose escalation trial to evaluate IDE034 in solid tumors, and is targeting to provide a clinical data update by the end of 2026. IDE034 is a potentially first-in-class B7H3/PTK7 bispecific TOP1 ADC designed to be internalized only when its target antigens are co-expressed on the same tumor cell, which may enhance its selectivity and tolerability profile relative to monovalent antibody formats.
oPatient dosing triggered a $5 million milestone payment from IDEAYA to Biocytogen, pursuant to the Option and License Agreement between the companies.
MTAP pathway
•IDE892 (PRMT5): achieved FPI in Phase 1 dose escalation trial of IDE892 in MTAP-deleted solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic ductal
adenocarcinoma (PDAC). IDEAYA is planning to initiate a Phase 1 combination cohort with IDE397, its proprietary MAT2A inhibitor, in MTAP-deleted cancers in mid-2026 and expansion in the second half of 2026. Dual inhibition of IDE892 and IDE397 has demonstrated durable and well-tolerated tumor regressions in preclinical MTAP-deleted tumor models, including in NSCLC.
•In March, IDEAYA announced it will deprioritize clinical activity with Gilead evaluating the combination of IDE397 and Trodelvy and conclude enrollment in the Phase 1/2 trial in MTAP-deleted urothelial and lung cancers.
Other programs
•IDE574 (KAT6/7): achieved FPI in Phase 1 dose escalation trial of IDE574 in solid tumors including breast, prostate, colorectal and lung cancer. IDE574 is a selective, equipotent dual inhibitor of both KAT6 and KAT7 which spares other structurally similar paralogs, including KAT5 and KAT8, which are required for normal cell function. KAT6 and KAT7 are epigenetic modulators of cell identity and lineage commitment programs that are corrupted by oncogenic transformation.
•Following termination of the Collaboration, Option and License Agreement with GlaxoSmithKline in 2025, IDEAYA plans to discontinue development of IDE275, a small molecule inhibitor of Werner helicase (WRN), and IDE705, a small molecule inhibitor of Pol-Theta helicase (POLQ). The company is currently evaluating strategic options for these assets.
Corporate
•In February, IDEAYA announced the appointment of Dr. Theodora (Theo) Ross into the newly created role of Chief Development Officer. Dr. Ross will be responsible for leading early clinical development for IDEAYA’s emerging oncology pipeline and play a crucial role in guiding the company’s long-term R&D strategy. She joins IDEAYA from AbbVie, where she served as Vice President, Head of Early Oncology R&D and Site Head for the Bay Area.
•As of March 31, 2026, IDEAYA had $972.9 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities; current cash runway guidance into 2030 remains unchanged.
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
As of March 31, 2026, IDEAYA had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of approximately $972.9 million, compared to $1.05 billion as of December 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by net cash used in operations.
Collaboration revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2026, totaled $6.6 million compared to $10.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Collaboration
revenue was recognized for the performance obligations satisfied through March 31, 2026 related to the research and development services that are recognized over time under the Servier exclusive license agreement for darovasertib. As of March 31, 2026, the remaining balance for the research and development services performance obligations is $155.3 million related to the clinical development cost reimbursements anticipated under the license agreement that will be recognized as IDEAYA collaboration revenue over time as the research and development services are completed.
Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $95.7 million compared to $86.6 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher clinical trial and personnel-related expenses to support our programs.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2026 totaled $19.4 million compared to $18.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The increase was primarily due to higher personnel-related expenses to support company growth and darovasertib commercial preparation activities.
The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $98.5 million compared to the net loss of $83.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Total stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was $14.5 million compared to $11.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025.
About IDEAYA Biosciences
IDEAYA is a precision medicine oncology company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of transformative therapies for cancer. Our approach integrates expertise in small-molecule drug discovery, structural biology and bioinformatics with robust internal capabilities in identifying and validating translational biomarkers to develop tailored, potentially first-in-class targeted therapies aligned to the genetic drivers of disease. We have built a deep pipeline of product candidates focused on synthetic lethality and antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, for molecularly defined solid tumor indications. Our mission is to bring forth the next wave of precision oncology therapies that are more selective, more effective, and deeply personalized with the goal of altering the course of disease and improving clinical outcomes for patients with cancer. IDEAYA's corporate presentation is available on its website: https://ir.ideayabio.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities laws. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be
considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.’s (“IDEAYA”) expectations with respect to the timing, progress, and results of its clinical trials and preclinical programs; the potential safety, efficacy, and therapeutic benefits of its product candidates; the planned presentation and publication of clinical data; the timing and likelihood of regulatory submissions, including the planned new drug application (NDA) for darovasertib and participation in the FDA’s Real-Time Oncology Review (RTOR) program; the potential for accelerated approval and label expansion; the initiation, design, and enrollment of current and future clinical trials; the development and advancement of IDEAYA’s pipeline programs, including IDE849, IDE034, IDE892, IDE397, and IDE574; the expected timing of clinical updates and milestones; the potential benefits of collaborations; and IDEAYA’s financial position, including its expected cash runway.
These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks related to the timing, progress, and results of clinical trials and preclinical studies; the ability of IDEAYA to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals; uncertainties regarding the regulatory review process, including participation in the RTOR program; the potential for clinical data to differ from preliminary or interim results; the ability to successfully develop, manufacture, and commercialize product candidates; competition from other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies; the impact of global economic conditions; IDEAYA's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property: and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations and other risks described in IDEAYA’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and IDEAYA undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor and Media Contact
IDEAYA Biosciences
Joshua Bleharski, Ph.D.
Chief Financial Officer
investor@ideayabio.com
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, 2026 |
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December 31, 2025 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Collaboration revenue |
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$ |
6,560 |
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$ |
10,876 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
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95,726 |
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86,599 |
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General and administrative |
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19,378 |
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18,847 |
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Total operating expenses |
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115,104 |
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105,446 |
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Loss from operations |
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(108,544 |
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(94,570 |
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Interest income and other income, net |
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10,005 |
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11,297 |
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Net loss |
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(98,539 |
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(83,273 |
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Unrealized (losses) gains on marketable securities |
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(2,761 |
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215 |
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Comprehensive loss |
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$ |
(101,300 |
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$ |
(83,058 |
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Net loss per share
attributable to common
stockholders, basic and diluted |
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$ |
(1.11 |
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(0.94 |
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Weighted-average number of shares
outstanding, basic and diluted |
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88,699,754 |
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88,582,694 |
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IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheet Data
(in thousands)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Cash and cash equivalents and short-term and long-term marketable securities |
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$ |
972,914 |
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$ |
1,049,685 |
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Total assets |
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1,030,348 |
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1,109,324 |
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Total liabilities |
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93,081 |
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86,390 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ |
1,030,348 |
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$ |
1,109,324 |
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