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Vektor Medical Names Kelly Perez as CFO and SVP of Operations to Support Expanding vMap Adoption

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vektor Medical, a medical technology company transforming cardiac arrhythmia care, today announced the appointment of Kelly Perez as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President of Operations, strengthening its leadership team as adoption of vMap accelerates. Perez will help guide Vektor’s financial strategy and operations to support […]

MannKind to Acquire scPharmaceuticals, Accelerating Revenue Growth and Emerging as a Patient-Centric Leader in Cardiometabolic and Lung Diseases

Acquisition expected to diversify and accelerate double-digit revenue growth with FUROSCIX®, an innovative treatment for edema due to chronic heart failure and chronic kidney disease, addressing significant unmet needUpfront cash payment of $5.35 per share plus one non-tradable contingent value right (CVR) per share payable upon achieving specific regulatory and net sales milestones worth up to $1.00 per CVR in cash Upfront cash payment represents a 36% premium to scPharmaceuticals’ 90 trading day VWAP, and total consideration of up to $6.35 per share represents up to a 31% premium to scPharmaceuticals’ closing price on August 22, 2025Strengthens organization by integrating scPharmaceuticals’ established commercial and medical capabilities into MannKind’s existing infrastructureFUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector on track for Q3 2025 sNDA submission, potentially unlocking additional market opportunityMannKind to host conference call today at 8:30 a.m. (ET) DANBURY, Conn. and BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) and scPharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: SCPH) today announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement for MannKind to acquire scPharmaceuticals. This proposed acquisition marks MannKind’s strategic expansion into cardiorenal medicine, establishing the company’s cardiometabolic business alongside its orphan lung division. scPharmaceuticals currently markets FUROSCIX, an FDA-approved on-body infuser delivering furosemide, the gold standard to treat fluid overload in adult patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The estimated total addressable market opportunity equates to more than $10 billion in the U.S. alone. scPharmaceuticals has demonstrated strong commercial momentum with its 2024 sales force expansion, ongoing launch into nephrology and accelerating growth in integrated delivery networks. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net sales totaled $27.8 million, up 96% year-over-year. The FUROSCIX ReadyFlow Autoinjector is on track for a Q3 2025 supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) submission, potentially enabling patients to reduce treatment time from five hours to less than 10 seconds. “This acquisition expands our patient-centered brands and highlights MannKind’s dedication to delivering innovative therapies for cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases,” said Michael Castagna, PharmD, Chief Executive Officer of MannKind Corporation. “With multiple anticipated product launches and indication expansions, we expect to continue to diversify our revenue streams and accelerate our double-digit growth goals over the next decade.” “This transaction with MannKind represents an exciting next chapter for scPharmaceuticals and the FUROSCIX brand,” said John Tucker, Chief Executive Officer of scPharmaceuticals. “By combining our innovative products with MannKind’s proven commercial capabilities and shared commitment to advancing patient care, we believe MannKind can accelerate access to important therapies and create meaningful value for patients, providers, and stockholders.” Strategic and Financial Benefits Diversifies MannKind’s revenue base and growth. The combined company is expected to have a stronger revenue base with three commercial assets in Afrezza®, FUROSCIX, and V-Go®. These complementary commercial products combined with Tyvaso DPI®-related revenues result in an annualized run rate of over $370 million based on Q2 2025 results. MannKind expects its commercial products to generate double-digit annual growth with potential accelerators to expand market reach in the U.S. and globally: Afrezza adult label update, India launch, and supplemental Biologics License Application submitted for pediatricsFUROSCIX Autoinjector on track for Q3 2025 sNDA submissionUpcoming readouts from the TETON 1 and 2 studies of Tyvaso in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) Strategic fit with existing MannKind infrastructure is expected to unlock meaningful growth opportunities. The two companies share complementary business models and cultures, united by a commitment to delivering convenient, patient-centric therapies for those living with significant unmet medical needs. scPharmaceuticals brings deep cardiovascular expertise, while MannKind’s established strength in endocrinology positions it to effectively support the recent CKD approval. By leveraging its existing commercial infrastructure and team to engage nephrologists, MannKind is well-equipped to accelerate FUROSCIX’s market opportunity in CKD. MannKind expects to continue FUROSCIX’s ongoing success in CHF with the talented team that scPharmaceuticals has already established. Long-term value drivers continue to progress. In addition to established marketed products, MannKind is advancing a late-stage pipeline that includes Inhaled Clofazimine (MNKD-101), which is currently in a phase 3 global study for nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and nintedanib DPI (MNKD-201), which is expected to initiate a phase 2 clinical trial for IPF by year-end 2025. MannKind has sufficient capital to support its strategic objectives. MannKind and Blackstone amended their recently announced strategic financing agreement to provide $175 million of additional funding to support the acquisition. Terms of the AgreementUnder the terms of the definitive merger agreement, MannKind will promptly commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock at a price of $5.35 per share in cash at closing plus one non-tradable CVR per share to receive certain milestone payments of up to an aggregate of $1.00 per CVR in cash, for total consideration of up to $6.35 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $303 million at closing and representing a total deal value of up to approximately $360 million. The non-tradable CVR is payable upon achieving certain regulatory and net sales milestones. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other customary conditions. As a condition to funding the Blackstone financing, upon the closing of the transaction, MannKind will be obligated to repay and extinguish all outstanding indebtedness of scPharmaceuticals under its credit facility with Perceptive and buy-out Perceptive’s rights to receive revenue payments pursuant to its revenue purchase and sale agreement, which is estimated to equal an aggregate repayment and buyout amount of $81 million, assuming a closing on September 30, 2025. AdvisorsJefferies LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to MannKind, with Cooley LLP serving as legal counsel. Leerink Partners acted as exclusive financial advisor to scPharmaceuticals, with Latham & Watkins LLP providing legal counsel. Conference Call and Webcast InformationA conference call and live webcast will be hosted today, August 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the transaction. The webcast will be accessible via a link on MannKind’s website at https://investors.mannkindcorp.com/events-and-presentations. A replay will also be available in the same location within 24 hours following the call and be accessible for approximately 90 days. About MannKindMannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, NTM lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication. With a passionate team of Mannitarians collaborating nationwide, we are on a mission to give people control of their health and the freedom to live life. Please visit mannkindcorp.com to learn more, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X or Instagram. About scPharmaceuticalsAt scPharmaceuticals, we are powered by passion, driven by patient care. Our Mission is focused on advancing cardiorenal care through innovative, integrated treatments that address unmet patient needs. Our goal is to become the foremost advocate for patient-centric cardiorenal care, driving global health improvements through specialized, multidisciplinary approaches. scPharmaceuticals is expanding its reach, offering integrated therapies and products that address diverse healthcare needs and potentially improve the lives of our patients. scPharmaceuticals is headquartered in Burlington, MA. For more information, please visit www.scPharmaceuticals.com. Important Safety Information FUROSCIX is contraindicated in patients with anuria and in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide, any component of the FUROSCIX formulation, or medical adhesives. Furosemide may cause fluid, electrolyte, and metabolic abnormalities, particularly in patients receiving higher doses, patients with inadequate oral electrolyte intake, and in elderly patients. Serum electrolytes, CO2, BUN, creatinine, glucose, and uric acid should be monitored frequently during furosemide therapy. Excessive diuresis may cause dehydration and blood volume reduction with circulatory collapse and possibly vascular thrombosis and embolism, particularly in elderly patients. Furosemide can cause dehydration and azotemia. If increasing azotemia and oliguria occur during treatment of severe progressive renal disease, discontinue furosemide. Cases of tinnitus and reversible or irreversible hearing impairment and deafness have been reported with furosemide. Reports usually indicate that furosemide ototoxicity is associated with rapid injection, severe renal impairment, the use of higher than recommended doses, hypoproteinemia or concomitant therapy with aminoglycoside antibiotics, ethacrynic acid, or other ototoxic drugs. In patients with severe symptoms of urinary retention (because of bladder emptying disorders, prostatic hyperplasia, urethral narrowing), the administration of furosemide can cause acute urinary retention related to increased production and retention of urine. These patients require careful monitoring, especially during the initial stages of treatment. Contact with water or other fluids and certain patient movements during treatment may cause the On-body Infusor to prematurely terminate infusion. Ensure patients can detect and respond to alarms. The most common adverse reactions with FUROSCIX administration in clinical trials were site and skin reactions including erythema, bruising, edema, and injection site pain. Please see the full Prescribing Information (https://www.furoscix.com/wp-content/uploads/prescribing-information.pdf) and Instructions for Use (https://www.furoscix.com/wp-content/uploads/instructions-for-use.pdf) Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find ItThe tender offer described in this press release (the Offer) has not yet commenced, and this press release is neither a recommendation, nor an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any shares of the common stock of scPharmaceuticals or any other securities. On the commencement date of the Offer, a tender offer statement on Schedule TO, including an offer to purchase, a letter of transmittal and related documents, will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by MannKind and Seacoast Merger Sub, Inc. (Purchaser), and a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 will be filed with the SEC by scPharmaceuticals. The offer to purchase shares of scPharmaceuticals common stock will only be made pursuant to the offer to purchase, the letter of transmittal and related documents filed as a part of the Schedule TO. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ BOTH THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT REGARDING THE OFFER, AS THEY MAY BE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING TENDERING THEIR COMMON STOCK, INCLUDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE TENDER OFFER. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of these statements (when available) and other documents filed with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or by directing such requests to the Information Agent for the Offer, which will be named in the tender offer statement. Investors may also obtain, at no charge, the documents filed or furnished to the SEC by scPharmaceuticals under the “Investor Relations” section of scPharmaceuticals’ website at www.scPharmaceuticals.com. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “will”, “goal” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to the anticipated consummation of the acquisition of scPharmaceuticals and the expected timing thereof; the expected benefits from the acquisition of FUROSCIX, including diversifying and accelerating double-digit revenue growth goals over the next decade, MannKind emerging as a patient-centric leader in cardiometabolic and lung diseases, and strengthening MannKind’s organization and revenue base; the belief that the acquisition will accelerate access to important therapies and create meaningful value for patients, providers, and stockholders; the estimated aggregate repayment and buyout amount to repay and extinguish all outstanding indebtedness of scPharmaceuticals under its credit facility with Perceptive and buy-out Perceptive’s rights to receive revenue payments pursuant to its revenue purchase and sale agreement upon the closing of the transaction; MannKind’s strategy to expand into cardiorenal medicine; MannKind’s anticipated product launches and indication expansions and the expected benefits therefrom; the development plan for FUROSCIX, including the timing for an sNDA submission of the FUROSCIX autoinjector in Q3 2025; the potential benefits and market opportunity for FUROSCIX; MannKind’s potential to expand market reach in the U.S. and globally; the upcoming data readouts for MannKind’s TETON 1 and 2 studies of Tyvaso in IPF; MannKind’s ability to effectively support the recent CKD approval of FUROSCIX and accelerate its market opportunity; MannKind’s expectation to continue FUROSCIX’s ongoing success in heart failure through the scPharmaceuticals team; MannKind’s late-stage pipeline including MNKD-101 and MNKD-201 and the ongoing and planned clinical trials and timing thereof; the potential benefits of MannKind’s signature technologies; and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on MannKind’s and scPharmaceuticals’ current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to MannKind’s ability to complete the transaction on the proposed terms and schedule, or at all; whether the various conditions to the consummation of the transaction under the merger agreement will be satisfied or waived; whether stockholders of scPharmaceuticals tender sufficient shares in the transaction; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; risks related to MannKind’s ability to meet the conditions to draw down the funding from the Blackstone credit facility to fund the transaction; the outcome of legal proceedings that may be instituted against MannKind, scPharmaceuticals and/or others relating to the transaction and the risk that such legal proceedings may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; the failure (or delay) to receive the required regulatory approvals relating to the transaction; the possibility that competing offers will be made; disruption from the proposed transaction, making it more difficult to conduct business as usual or maintain relationships with customers, employees or suppliers; the risk that MannKind will not be able to retain the employees of scPharmaceuticals following the closing of the transaction given the at-will nature of their employment; risks associated with acquisitions, such as the risk that the businesses will not be integrated successfully, that such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected or that the expected benefits of the transaction will not occur; risks associated with developing product candidates; risks and uncertainties related to unforeseen delays that may impact the timing of clinical trials and reporting data; risks related to future opportunities and plans for scPharmaceuticals and its products and product candidates, including uncertainty of the expected financial performance of scPharmaceuticals and its products and product candidates and the possibility that the milestone payments related to the contingent value right will never be achieved and that no milestone payment may be made; the possibility that if scPharmaceuticals does not achieve the perceived benefits of the proposed transaction as rapidly or to the extent anticipated by financial analysts or investors, the market price of MannKind’s shares could decline; as well as other risks related to MannKind’s and scPharmaceuticals’ businesses detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in MannKind’s and scPharmaceuticals’ respective SEC filings and reports, including their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent quarterly and current reports filed with the SEC. MannKind and scPharmaceuticals undertake no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information, future events or changes in their expectations, except as required by law. FUROSCIX is a registered trademark of scPharmaceuticals Inc. AFREZZA, V-Go, and MANNKIND are registered trademarks of MannKind Corporation.TYVASO DPI is a registered trademark of United Therapeutics Corporation. MannKind Contacts:Media RelationsChristie Iacangelo, (818) 292-3500Email: media@mnkd.com Investor RelationsAna Kapor, (818) 661-5000Email: ir@mnkd.com scPharmaceuticals Contact:Katherine Miranda, (781) 301-6869Email: kmiranda@scpharma.com

Edwards Lifesciences Announces $500 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced that it has executed an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) to repurchase $500 million of Edwards’ common stock. With this transaction, Edwards has repurchased more than $800 million of shares in 2025. Under the terms of this ASR, Edwards will receive an […]

Biobeat Technologies Names Raymond W. Cohen as Chairman of the Board of Directors

TEL AVIV, Israel & MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Biobeat Technologies Ltd, a medical device company that has developed a wearable cuff-less ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system that records and analyzes numerous physiological parameters, today announced the appointment of Raymond W. Cohen as its Chairman of the Board of Directors. Biobeat Technologies appoints seasoned […]

Cytokinetics Names Jim Daly to Board of Directors

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced the appointment of James M. Daly to its Board of Directors effective August 19, 2025. Mr. Daly brings over 30 years of global biopharmaceutical leadership experience with particular expertise in commercialization to the Company’s Board of Directors. “Jim has longstanding expertise leading commercial launches of innovative therapies, coupled with extensive Board experience guiding later-stage, global biopharma companies,” said Robert I. Blum, Cytokinetics’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to welcome him to our Board and look forward to his contributions and oversight as our company advances toward becoming a fully integrated commercial organization.” Most recently, Mr. Daly served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Incyte Corporation where he led the launch of Jakafi® (ruxolitinib) and oversaw development of the company’s global commercial capabilities. Previously, he spent 10 years at Amgen where he held multiple senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of North America Commercial Operations, and launched several successful medicines including Neulasta®, Xgeva®, Nplate® and Vectibix®. He began his career at GlaxoSmithKline, serving in escalating positions of seniority over his 16-year tenure with the company. He earned a B.S. in Pharmacy and an M.B.A. from the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Mr. Daly currently serves on the Boards of Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, argenx SE, and Acadia Pharmaceuticals. About Cytokinetics Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology to advance a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. Cytokinetics is readying for potential regulatory approvals and commercialization of aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor following positive results from SEQUOIA-HCM, the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in additional clinical trials enrolling patients with obstructive and non-obstructive HCM. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac myosin activator, in patients with heart failure with severely reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), ulacamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor with a mechanism of action distinct from aficamten, for the potential treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and CK-089, a fast skeletal muscle troponin activator with potential therapeutic application to a specific type of muscular dystrophy and other conditions of impaired skeletal muscle function. For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit www.cytokinetics.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act’s Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics’ and its partners’ research and development activities of Cytokinetics’ product candidates. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics’ business outlines in Cytokinetics’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics’ actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release. CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries. Contact:Cytokinetics Diane WeiserSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairs(415) 290-7757

Centerline Biomedical Appoints Jim Dillon President and Chief Executive Officer

CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Centerline Biomedical, Inc. (“Centerline”), an innovative leader in cardiovascular navigation and visualization systems, announced the appointment of Jim Dillon as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of its board of directors. He will assume his responsibilities on August 18, 2025. “It is an honor to join […]

Lexeo Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Operational Highlights

Breakthrough Therapy designation granted for LX2006 based on interim data from Phase I/II trials demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements in cardiac and neurologic measures of Friedreich ataxia LX2006 selected for FDA Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP) program, created to facilitate CMC registrational readiness and support faster patient access Eight participants dosed in Phase I/II clinical trial (HEROIC-PKP2) of LX2020 for PKP2-ACM; interim clinical data update on track for second half of 2025 Strategic partnership announced with Perceptive Xontogeny Venture Funds and venBio Partners to advance non-viral, RNA-based therapeutics for genetic cardiac diseases $80 million equity financing to support development of clinical stage pipeline; cash, cash equivalents and investments in marketable securities of $152.5 million expected to provide operational runway into 2028 Louis Tamayo appointed Chief Financial Officer NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXEO), a clinical stage genetic medicine company dedicated to pioneering novel treatments for cardiovascular diseases, today provided business updates across its portfolio and reported second quarter 2025 financial results. “Over the last several months, Lexeo has made significant progress advancing our clinical stage programs, diversifying our pipeline through a strategic partnership that we believe enables us to stay on the cusp of leading-edge cardiovascular science, and further strengthening our balance sheet,” said R. Nolan Townsend, Chief Executive Officer of Lexeo Therapeutics. “FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for LX2006 underscores the potential of this gene therapy candidate, and we are moving as quickly as possible in close partnership with patient advocates, clinicians, and the FA community to initiate a registrational study early next year. We are also continuing to advance our LX2020 program for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy with eight participants dosed to date and data updates expected in the second half of this year.” Business and Program Updates LX2006 in Friedreich Ataxia (FA): Regulatory Updates: In July 2025, Lexeo received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for LX2006 based on interim clinical data demonstrating clinically meaningful improvements in cardiac and neurologic measures of FA. LX2006 has also been selected to participate in the FDA Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development Readiness Pilot (CDRP) program, created to accelerate CMC registrational readiness for therapies with expedited clinical development timelines. Lexeo expects final alignment with FDA on the LX2006 registrational study in late Q3 to early Q4 2025.Natural History: The CLARITY-FA natural history study is currently enrolling and is expected to serve as a concurrent external control arm for the planned registrational study.Safety: LX2006 continues to be generally well tolerated with no clinically significant complement activation, and no new treatment-related serious adverse events to report.Next Steps: Lexeo expects to initiate a registrational study in early 2026 with a potential efficacy readout in 2027. LX2020 in PKP2-ACM: Dosing Update: Eight participants have been dosed to date in the HEROIC-PKP2 Phase I/II clinical trial, including three participants in Cohort 1 at the low dose (2×1013 vg/kg), three participants in Cohort 2 at the high dose (6×1013 vg/kg), and two participants in dose-expansion Cohort 3 at the high dose (6×1013 vg/kg). Cohort 3 is still enrolling and up to two additional participants may be dosed in this cohort.Safety: LX2020 has been generally well tolerated with no clinically significant complement activation, and no treatment-related serious adverse events to date across all dose cohorts.Next Steps: Lexeo expects to share an interim clinical data update in the second half of 2025. Closed $80 Million Equity Financing: In May 2025, Lexeo announced the closing of an $80 million equity financing to further advance development of its clinical stage genetic medicine candidates. Lexeo anticipates that current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund operating and capital expenditures into 2028, through a potential efficacy readout for the registrational study of LX2006 in 2027. Research Collaboration with Perceptive Xontogeny Venture Funds and venBio Partners: In June 2025, Lexeo announced a strategic partnership to develop therapies for genetic cardiac diseases utilizing a novel non-viral RNA platform. PXV Funds and venBio will contribute up to $40 million in private equity financing to a new entity addressing cardiac genetic diseases that existing AAV platforms are unable to treat. Lexeo is contributing expertise and know-how in cardiac genetic medicines, preclinical intellectual property and technology to the partnership, with a double-digit percentage equity position in the new entity at transaction close alongside entitlement to future milestone payments, royalties, and opt-in rights to certain program(s). New Leadership Appointment: Lexeo announced today that Louis Tamayo has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Tamayo succeeds Kyle Rasbach who remains an advisor to Lexeo. Mr. Tamayo will support Lexeo’s late-stage clinical and commercialization plans as LX2006 development accelerates and LX2020 development continues, alongside strategic planning, portfolio management, capital allocation, and other financial operations. Mr. Tamayo brings extensive commercial finance experience, having previously served as Senior Vice President at Siemens Healthineers AG, responsible for driving revenue growth and market expansion for the company’s $5 billion global diagnostics division. In this role, he built and led high-performing finance organizations that supported multiple global product launches and strategic partnerships, directed R&D capital allocation, and oversaw large-scale transformation initiatives. Prior to Siemens Healthineers, Mr. Tamayo was the Business Unit CFO for Becton, Dickinson and Company’s $1.2 billion global diabetes care business. Mr. Tamayo began his career at Pfizer where he held a series of financial, strategic, and analytical leadership roles across U.S. and international markets. Mr. Tamayo holds a BBA in Finance and Marketing from Northeastern University. Recent Data Presentations: Lexeo presented new data at the 28th American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting on AAV manufacturing optimization via the Company’s Sf9-baculovirus process. Data presentations reviewed the high purity and potency of Lexeo yields with improved scalability of production and reduced cost. Lexeo also presented data at the Global Cell and Gene Therapy Summit reviewing the favorable complement profile of AAVrh10 based on clinical monitoring experience across the three gene therapy studies in FA and PKP2 in which no clinically significant events related to complement activation have been observed to date. Second Quarter Financial Results Cash Position: As of June 30, 2025, cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable securities were $152.5 million, which Lexeo believes will be sufficient to fund operations into 2028. Research and Development Expenses: Research and Development expenses were $14.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $16.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. General and Administrative Expenses: General and Administrative expenses were $16.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Net Loss: Net loss was $26.1 million or $0.60 per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $21.2 million or $0.64 per share (basic and diluted) for the three months ended June 30, 2024. About Lexeo TherapeuticsLexeo Therapeutics is a New York City-based, clinical stage genetic medicine company dedicated to reshaping heart health by applying pioneering science to fundamentally change how cardiovascular diseases are treated. The Company is advancing a portfolio of therapeutic candidates that take aim at the underlying genetic causes of conditions, including LX2006 in Friedreich ataxia (FA) cardiomyopathy, LX2020 in plakophilin-2 (PKP2) arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, and others in devastating diseases with high unmet need. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsCertain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, Lexeo’s expectations and plans regarding its current product candidates and programs and the timing for receipt and announcement of data from its clinical trials, the timing and likelihood of potential regulatory developments and approval, expectations regarding the time period over which Lexeo’s capital resources will be sufficient to fund its anticipated operations and estimates regarding Lexeo’s financial condition. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “develop,” “plan” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Lexeo believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon current information available to the company as well as certain estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including, without limitation, those set forth in Lexeo’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)), many of which are beyond the company’s control and subject to change. Actual results could be materially different from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including but not limited to: risks and uncertainties related to global macroeconomic conditions and related volatility; expectations regarding the initiation, progress, and expected results of Lexeo’s preclinical studies, clinical trials and research and development programs; the unpredictable relationship between preclinical study results and clinical study results; delays in submission of regulatory filings or failure to receive regulatory approval; liquidity and capital resources; and other risks and uncertainties identified in Lexeo’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2025, and subsequent future filings Lexeo may make with the SEC. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. Lexeo claims the protection of the Safe Harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. Lexeo expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Media Response:Media@lexeotx.com Investor Response:Carlo Tanzi, Ph.D.ctanzi@kendallir.com Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc.Selected Financial Information(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)  Condensed Statements of Operations  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating expenses                 Research and development$14,721  $16,560  $31,892  $32,302   General and administrative 15,967   6,990   32,601   14,539          Total operating expenses 30,688   23,550   64,493   46,841  Operating loss (30,688)  (23,550)  (64,493)  (46,841) Other income and expense                 Gain on long-term investment 3,390   –   3,390   –   Other income (expense), net (14)  (1)  (18)  (6)  Interest expense (25)  (35)  (53)  (72)  Interest income 1,268   2,348   2,461   3,999   Amortization of premium on investments (34)  –   (46)  –          Total other income and expense 4,585   2,312   5,734   3,921  Loss from operations before income taxes (26,103)  (21,238)  (58,759)  (42,920)  Income taxes –   –   –   –  Net loss$(26,103) $(21,238) $(58,759) $(42,920) Net loss per common share, basic and diluted$(0.60) $(0.64) $(1.53) $(1.41) Weighted average number of shares outstanding used incomputation of net loss per common share, basic and diluted 43,573,628   33,001,946   38,372,704   30,490,892    Condensed Balance Sheet Data  June 30,2025 December 31,2024 Cash, cash equivalents, and investments in marketable securities$152,506 $128,530 Total assets 176,068  146,942 Total liabilities 37,850  30,100 Total stockholders’ equity 138,218  116,842