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Pancreatic data and cash runway into 2029 at Immuneering (NASDAQ: IMRX)

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Immuneering Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results and highlighted progress in its oncology pipeline. The company ended March 31, 2026 with $198.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and expects this to fund operations into 2029.

R&D expenses were $10.6 million and G&A expenses were $4.7 million. Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $13.5 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with $15.0 million, or $0.42 per share, a year earlier.

Clinically, new survival data from 55 first-line pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib plus mGnP will be presented in an oral session at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. The pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 trial in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer is now recruiting, and a Phase 2 lung cancer trial is planned to start dosing in the second half of 2026. The company also reported a third-line pancreatic cancer patient on atebimetinib monotherapy with 27 months progression-free survival and an ongoing 85% tumor burden reduction.

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Immuneering strengthens late-stage pipeline while maintaining a multi-year cash runway.

Immuneering combines advancing clinical programs with a solid balance sheet. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $198.6 million as of March 31, 2026, and management expects this to fund operations into 2029, supporting ongoing and planned trials.

The pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 study of atebimetinib plus mGnP in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer is now recruiting, while updated survival data from 55 first-line patients will be presented in an oral session at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. A Phase 2 lung cancer trial is targeted to begin dosing in the second half of 2026.

Financially, quarterly R&D expenses were $10.6 million and G&A expenses were $4.7 million. Net loss narrowed to $13.5 million, or $0.21 per share, versus $0.42 per share a year earlier. Future disclosures in company filings may provide more detail as clinical milestones such as first patient dosing in MAPKeeper 301 occur by mid-2026.

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.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $198.6 million As of March 31, 2026
R&D expenses $10.6 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026 vs $11.5M in 2025
G&A expenses $4.7 million Quarter ended March 31, 2026 vs $4.0M in 2025
Net loss $13.5 million Q1 2026 vs $15.0M in Q1 2025
Net loss per share $0.21 Q1 2026 basic and diluted vs $0.42 in Q1 2025
Total assets $214.8 million As of March 31, 2026
Weighted-average shares outstanding 64,658,809 shares Q1 2026 basic and diluted
Progression-free survival case 27 months Third-line pancreatic cancer patient on atebimetinib monotherapy
Deep Cyclic Inhibitors medical
"The Company is developing an entirely new category of cancer medicines, Deep Cyclic Inhibitors, designed to improve overall survival"
progression-free survival medical
"27 months progression-free survival to date in a third-line pancreatic cancer patient receiving atebimetinib monotherapy"
Progression-free survival is the length of time during and after a treatment that a patient's disease does not get worse, measured from the start of treatment until the disease shows measurable signs of progression or the patient dies. Investors care because longer progression-free survival in clinical trials often signals that a drug is effective, improving chances of regulatory approval, market adoption, and revenue potential—think of it as a stopwatch showing how long a therapy can keep the illness at bay.
modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) medical
"atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) in Immuneering’s Phase 2a clinical trial"
circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) medical
"The circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) data from 123 atebimetinib-treated patients showed that acquired MAPK pathway alterations were rarely seen"
Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) are tiny fragments of genetic material shed by cancer cells into the bloodstream, detectable with a blood test often called a liquid biopsy. For investors, ctDNA matters because it can enable earlier, less invasive detection of cancer, track how well treatments are working, and guide drug development and diagnostic products—factors that can drive demand, regulatory decisions, and company valuations in oncology-related markets.
MAPKeeper 301 medical
"The global randomized Phase 3 trial of atebimetinib in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) versus modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel alone in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer (NCT07562152) is now recruiting patients"
RAS-mutant first-line non-small cell lung cancer medical
"Dose the first patient in trial of atebimetinib + Libtayo in RAS-mutant first-line non-small cell lung cancer"
Net loss $13.5 million
Net loss per share $0.21
R&D expenses $10.6 million
G&A expenses $4.7 million
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $198.6 million
Guidance

Based on cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026 and current operating plans, the company expects its cash runway to fund operations into 2029.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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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 15, 2026
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Immuneering Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware001-4067526-1976972
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
245 Main St.
Second Floor
Cambridge, MA 02142
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(617) 500-8080
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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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Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per shareIMRXThe Nasdaq Global 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).
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 15, 2026, Immuneering Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided operational updates. 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 “Current Report”).
The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for 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 it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly provided by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
The following exhibits relate to Item 2.02, which shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
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99.1
Press Release issued on May 15, 2026
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SIGNATURES
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.
IMMUNEERING CORPORATION
Date: May 15, 2026
By: /s/ Benjamin J. Zeskind
Name: Benjamin J. Zeskind, Ph.D.
Title: Co-Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)


Exhibit 99.1
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Immuneering Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates

- New survival data from Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating atebimetinib + mGnP in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer to be presented in an oral session at 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting -

- Pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 trial of atebimetinib + mGnP in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer now recruiting (NCT07562152), with first patient dosing on track for mid-2026 -

- 27 months progression-free survival to date in a third-line pancreatic cancer patient receiving atebimetinib monotherapy, with an ongoing 85% reduction in tumor burden -

- Ended Q1 2026 with $198.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities with anticipated runway into 2029 -


NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 -- Immuneering Corporation (Nasdaq: IMRX), a late-stage clinical oncology company focused on keeping cancer patients alive and helping them thrive, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided business updates.

"We are excited that new survival data from 55 first-line pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib + mGnP in our Phase 2a clinical trial will be reported in an oral presentation at the ASCO Annual Meeting on June 1st,” said Ben Zeskind, Chief Executive Officer of Immuneering. “We believe the upcoming presentation at ASCO is an excellent opportunity to build on the recent momentum in second-line pancreatic cancer and demonstrate atebimetinib’s potential to provide a differentiated first-line option for patients. Our Phase 3 study of atebimetinib + mGnP in first-line pancreatic cancer patients, MAPKeeper 301, is now recruiting patients, and we remain on track to dose the first patient by mid-2026. Our Phase 2 lung cancer trial is on track to dose the first patient in the second half of the year. I believe we are entering a new era in cancer care where treatments have the potential to drive longer survival with fewer harsh side effects, and that atebimetinib will play an important role in that future."

Recent Corporate Highlights
Upcoming oral presentation at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting: On June 1, 2026, Dr. Peter Vu, MD, MHA, UC San Diego Health, will present new survival data from an expanded cohort totaling 55 first-line pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) in Immuneering’s Phase 2a clinical trial. The oral presentation at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting utilizes a data cutoff in April 2026.


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Pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 trial now recruiting: The global randomized Phase 3 trial of atebimetinib in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) versus modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel alone in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer (NCT07562152) is now recruiting patients across multiple clinical sites. The company remains on track to dose the first patient by mid-2026.
New genetic data from atebimetinib-treated patients demonstrating the mechanism’s potential to improve durability and survival: At the 2026 American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on April 20, 2026, Immuneering presented new genetic data in a poster presentation demonstrating a key mechanism that may improve durability and survival, supporting the use of atebimetinib as a first-line treatment in pancreatic cancer and beyond. The circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) data from 123 atebimetinib-treated patients showed that acquired MAPK pathway alterations were rarely seen. These findings suggest that Deep Cyclic Inhibitors have the potential to overcome the limitations of conventional MAPK inhibition and provide a more sustained clinical benefit for patients, while potentially preserving sensitivity to subsequent treatments.
27 months progression free survival to date in a third-line pancreatic cancer patient treated with atebimetinib monotherapy: The company provided an update on a third-line pancreatic cancer patient, with over 18 centimeters of tumors at baseline, who began receiving atebimetinib monotherapy 27 months ago. The patient continues on treatment, with an 85% reduction in tumor burden as of the most recent scan, with complete resolution of four lesions: a bone lesion, two liver lesions, and a non-target pancreatic lesion. The patient has gained 23 pounds over the course of treatment and reported improved quality of life with no grade 3 adverse events. A detailed description of the case is planned for submission to a medical journal.

Anticipated Near-Term Milestones

Immuneering remains on track to achieve several near-term anticipated milestones related to atebimetinib, including:

Q2 2026: Report updated survival data from an expanded cohort totaling 55 first-line pancreatic cancer patients treated with atebimetinib + mGnP at the 2026 ASCO annual meeting.
Mid-2026: Dose the first patient in pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper clinical trial of atebimetinib + mGnP in first-line pancreatic cancer.
2H 2026: Dose the first patient in trial of atebimetinib + Libtayo® in RAS-mutant first-line non-small cell lung cancer.

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026 were $198.6 million, compared with $217.0 million as of December 31, 2025.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $10.6 million, compared with $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily attributable to decreases in clinical spend related to the envometinib (IMM-6-415) program, partially offset by increased clinical costs related to the Company’s lead atebimetinib program and spend related to other preclinical programs.

General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses for the first quarter of 2026 were $4.7 million, compared with $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. The increase in G&A expenses was primarily attributable to employee related costs and increased professional fees in connection with the general and administrative functions supporting the Company's business.


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Net Loss: Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $13.5 million, or $0.21 per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $15.0 million, or $0.42 per share, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. 

2026 Financial Guidance

Based on cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026, and current operating plans, the Company expects its cash runway to be sufficient to fund operations into 2029.

About Immuneering Corporation

Immuneering is a late-stage clinical oncology company dedicated to keeping cancer patients alive and helping them thrive, with an initial focus on patients with RAS, RAF, and other MAPK-driven cancers. The Company is developing an entirely new category of cancer medicines, Deep Cyclic Inhibitors, designed to improve overall survival by three mechanisms: shrinking tumors durably with less resistance, preserving body mass by countering cachexia, and minimizing side effects to maximize performance status and combinability. Immuneering’s lead product candidate, atebimetinib, is an oral, once-daily Deep Cyclic Inhibitor of MEK, designed to improve survival across many cancer indications. The company is conducting a global randomized pivotal trial, MAPKeeper 301, evaluating atebimetinib in combination with chemotherapy in first-line pancreatic cancer patients. The Company’s development pipeline also includes additional combination opportunities and preclinical stage programs. For more information, please visit www.immuneering.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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: the treatment potential of atebimetinib, alone or in combination with other agents to treat cancer, including modified Gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (mGnP) in first-line pancreatic cancer and its potential to deliver overall survival with both durability and tolerability; the timing of dosing of the planned MAPKeeper 301 trial and Phase 2 lung cancer trial; the content and timing of the upcoming 2026 oral presentation at ASCO; and the potential ability of the three design mechanisms of atebimetinib to shrink tumors durably, improve overall survival and overcome the limitations of conventional MAPK inhibition and provide a more sustained clinical benefit for patients.



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These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the risks inherent in oncology drug research and development, including target discovery, target validation, lead compound identification, and lead compound optimization; we have incurred significant losses, are not currently profitable and may never become profitable; our projected cash runway; our need for additional funding; our unproven approach to therapeutic intervention; our ability to address regulatory questions and the uncertainties relating to regulatory filings, reviews and approvals; the lengthy, expensive, and uncertain process of clinical drug development, including potential delays in activation of trial sites or enrollment of trial participants, or failure to obtain regulatory approvals; our reliance on third parties and collaborators to conduct our clinical trials, manufacture our product candidates, and develop and commercialize our product candidates, if approved; failure to compete successfully against other drug companies; protection of our proprietary technology and the confidentiality of our trade secrets; potential lawsuits for, or claims of, infringement of third-party intellectual property or challenges to the ownership of our intellectual property; our patents being found invalid or unenforceable; costs and resources of operating as a public company; and unfavorable or no analyst research or reports.

These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.


Investor Contact:
Courtney Dugan
Cdugan@immuneering.com

Media Contact:
Peg Rusconi
Peg.rusconi@deerfieldgroup.com



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IMMUNEERING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Operating expenses
Research and development$10,645,222 $11,471,693 
General and administrative4,682,495 4,005,642 
Amortization of intangible asset7,317 7,317 
Total operating expenses15,335,034 15,484,652 
Loss from operations(15,335,034)(15,484,652)
Other income (expense)
Interest income1,360,404 438,520 
Other income, net513,735 — 
Net loss$(13,460,895)$(15,046,132)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.21)$(0.42)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted64,658,80935,529,652
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss from marketable securities(322,337)— 
Comprehensive Loss$(13,783,232)$(15,046,132)


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IMMUNEERING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$47,321,566 $128,645,025 
Marketable securities109,372,057 44,186,244 
Prepaids and other current assets4,715,535 3,414,685 
Total current assets161,409,158 176,245,954 
Marketable securities, non-current41,950,745 44,183,186 
Property and equipment, net937,008 938,481 
Goodwill6,690,431 6,690,431 
Intangible asset, net313,830 321,147 
Right-of-use assets3,230,489 3,322,249 
Other assets278,129 283,562 
Total assets$214,809,790 $231,985,010 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$1,453,158 $1,542,737 
Accrued expenses3,064,066 7,842,367 
Other liabilities44,191 291,513 
Lease liabilities412,835 397,104 
Total current liabilities4,974,250 10,073,721 
Long-term liabilities:
Lease liabilities, net of current portion3,317,369 3,427,321 
Total liabilities8,291,619 13,501,042 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 0 shares issued or outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
— — 
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 64,688,915 and 64,648,230 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
64,689 64,648 
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025; 0 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
— — 
Additional paid-in capital500,475,466 498,658,072 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(241,005)81,332 
Accumulated deficit(293,780,979)(280,320,084)
Total stockholders' equity206,518,171 218,483,968 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$214,809,790 $231,985,010 

FAQ

What were Immuneering (IMRX) key financial results for Q1 2026?

Immuneering reported a Q1 2026 net loss of $13.5 million, or $0.21 per share, compared with $15.0 million, or $0.42 per share, a year earlier. R&D expenses were $10.6 million and G&A expenses were $4.7 million for the quarter.

What is Immuneering (IMRX) cash position and runway after Q1 2026?

As of March 31, 2026, Immuneering held $198.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. Based on current operating plans, the company expects this cash runway to be sufficient to fund operations into 2029, supporting its clinical and preclinical programs.

What progress did Immuneering (IMRX) report for its pancreatic cancer program?

Immuneering’s pivotal Phase 3 MAPKeeper 301 trial of atebimetinib plus mGnP in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer is now recruiting patients. New survival data from 55 first-line patients on atebimetinib plus mGnP will be presented in an oral session at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting.

What notable clinical case did Immuneering (IMRX) highlight in Q1 2026?

The company described a third-line pancreatic cancer patient treated with atebimetinib monotherapy who has achieved 27 months progression-free survival to date, with an 85% reduction in tumor burden and complete resolution of four lesions, alongside reported weight gain and improved quality of life.

What upcoming milestones does Immuneering (IMRX) expect for atebimetinib in 2026?

Immuneering plans to present updated survival data for 55 first-line pancreatic cancer patients at ASCO in Q2 2026, dose the first patient in the Phase 3 MAPKeeper trial by mid-2026, and start dosing a trial of atebimetinib plus Libtayo in RAS-mutant first-line lung cancer in 2H 2026.

How did Immuneering (IMRX) operating expenses trend in Q1 2026?

Total operating expenses were $15.3 million in Q1 2026 versus $15.5 million a year earlier. R&D expenses were $10.6 million, down from $11.5 million, mainly due to lower envometinib clinical spend, while G&A expenses increased to $4.7 million from $4.0 million.

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