RAPT THERAPEUTICS


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Locations: AD, UNITED STATES, NORTH AMERICA, SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US

RAPT Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Concurrently, we are continuing our investigation and analysis of the serious adverse event that triggered the clinical hold.”
    Financial Results for the First Quarter March 31, 2024
    First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
    Net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $30.5 million, compared to $29.3 million for the first quarter of 2023.
  • Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were $24.8 million, compared to $25.6 million for the same period in 2023.
  • General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2024 were $7.7 million, compared to $6.0 million for the same period in 2023.

RAPT Therapeutics Announces Promising Results from Phase 2 Trial of Tivumecirnon in Combination with Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy in CPI-Experienced Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced safety and efficacy data from its ongoing Phase 2 trial of tivumecirnon in combination with the anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) pembrolizumab in the cohort of patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) whose disease progressed despite previous treatment with CPI therapy (CPI-experienced). The results were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.

Key Points: 
  • The results were presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
  • The AACR poster highlighted data from the 32-patient CPI-experienced HNSCC cohort in the trial evaluating tivumecirnon, an oral small molecule CCR4 antagonist designed to block the migration of regulatory T cells, in combination with pembrolizumab.
  • Patients in this cohort had heavily pretreated disease, with 69% of patients having received three or more (up to six) prior lines of treatment.
  • In the entire cohort, confirmed responses were observed in 5/32 patients (15.6%) regardless of PD-L1 or HPV status.

RAPT Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Separately, our Phase 2 study of tivumecirnon in cancer is ongoing and we will be presenting an update at AACR in April.”
    Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and the Year Ended December 31, 2023
    Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
    Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $30.9 million, compared to $23.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $26.8 million, compared to $19.5 million for the same period in 2022.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $6.5 million, compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2022.

RAPT Therapeutics Announces Multiple Late-Breaking Presentations at the Upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced the acceptance of three late-breaking abstracts for poster presentation, including a poster presentation for tivumecirnon (FLX475), its lead oncology drug candidate, highlighting phase 2 clinical data in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting which will take place April 5-10, 2024 in San Diego, CA.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced the acceptance of three late-breaking abstracts for poster presentation, including a poster presentation for tivumecirnon (FLX475), its lead oncology drug candidate, highlighting phase 2 clinical data in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting which will take place April 5-10, 2024 in San Diego, CA.

RAPT Therapeutics Announces Clinical Hold on Studies Evaluating Zelnecirnon

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has verbally notified the company that a clinical hold has been placed on the company’s Phase 2b trial of zelnecirnon (RPT193) in atopic dermatitis and its Phase 2a trial in asthma. The company expects to receive a formal clinical hold letter from the FDA. The clinical hold determination was based on a serious adverse event of liver failure in one patient in the atopic dermatitis trial, the cause of which is currently unknown but which has been characterized as potentially related to zelnecirnon. Dosing of zelnecirnon has been halted in both clinical trials, as has enrollment of new trial participants. The clinical hold does not apply to RAPT’s ongoing trial of tivumecirnon (FLX475) in oncology.

Key Points: 
  • The company expects to receive a formal clinical hold letter from the FDA.
  • Dosing of zelnecirnon has been halted in both clinical trials, as has enrollment of new trial participants.
  • The clinical hold does not apply to RAPT’s ongoing trial of tivumecirnon (FLX475) in oncology.
  • The live webcast and audio archive of the presentation may be accessed on the RAPT Therapeutics website at https://investors.rapt.com/events-and-presentations .

RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (RAPT) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged Wrongdoings

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (“RAPT” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RAPT).

Key Points: 
  • Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (“RAPT” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: RAPT).
  • Investors who purchased RAPT securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/RAPT .
  • You can also contact Peretz Bronstein or his law clerk and client relations manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC: 332-239-2660.
  • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

RAPT Therapeutics Bolsters Leadership Team with the Appointment of Nipun Davar, Ph.D., as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

“I am delighted to announce the addition of Nipun to the RAPT leadership team and welcome his wealth of experience in small molecule product development and commercial manufacturing,” said Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of RAPT Therapeutics.

Key Points: 
  • “I am delighted to announce the addition of Nipun to the RAPT leadership team and welcome his wealth of experience in small molecule product development and commercial manufacturing,” said Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of RAPT Therapeutics.
  • Nipun brings over 27 years of extensive biopharmaceutical and drug development experience specializing in successful product development and commercial manufacturing.
  • Nipun holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Maryland and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.
  • Nipun added, "I am pleased to join the RAPT leadership team during this exciting period.

RAPT Therapeutics to Participate in the Guggenheim Healthcare Talks 6th Annual Biotechnology Conference

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Guggenheim Healthcare Talks 6th Annual Biotechnology Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Guggenheim Healthcare Talks 6th Annual Biotechnology Conference on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
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  • To access the live webcast or subsequent archived recording of the discussion, please visit the RAPT Therapeutics website at https://investors.rapt.com/events-and-presentations .

RAPT Therapeutics to Present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based therapeutics company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in inflammatory diseases and oncology, today announced that Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will present a company overview at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • To access the live webcast or subsequent archived recording of the company presentation, please visit the RAPT Therapeutics website at https://investors.rapt.com/events-and-presentations .

RAPT Therapeutics Announces Publication of Phase 1a/1b Clinical Trial of Zelnecirnon (RPT193) to Treat Atopic Dermatitis in Allergy

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The Phase 1a portion of the trial was a standard single and multiple dose-escalation study in 72 healthy volunteers.

Key Points: 
  • The Phase 1a portion of the trial was a standard single and multiple dose-escalation study in 72 healthy volunteers.
  • The Phase 1b portion of the trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study examining zelnecirnon as monotherapy in 31 patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
  • “We are pleased to have these exciting data published in the prestigious, peer-reviewed journal Allergy,” said Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of RAPT Therapeutics.
  • Based on the efficacy and safety data observed in the Phase 1b study, RAPT initiated a dose-ranging Phase 2b study in patients with moderate-to-severe AD and a Phase 2a study in asthma.