(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT) (“RAPT” or the“Company”), a clinical-stage immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapies for patients living with inflammatory and immunological diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025.

“The first half of 2025 has been productive, with several key achievements setting the stage for important catalysts anticipated in the second half of the year,” said Brian Wong, President and CEO of RAPT. “We strengthened our team with the addition of Jessica Savage, an experienced drug developer in the food allergy space, and our board of directors with the appointments of industry veterans Drs. Scott Braunstein and Ashley Dombkowski. We have been focused on execution and as we enter the second half of the year we remain on track to initiate our Phase 2b trial of RPT904 in food allergy later this year. We also remain on track with our partner, Jemincare, to report topline results from Jemincare's Phase 2 trials of RPT904 in CSU and asthma in the second half of this year. Lastly, we continue to advance our next-generation CCR4 pipeline and we see the diversity of our pipeline as a differentiating strength.”

Financial Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Please note: All share amounts and per share amounts in this press release have been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-8 reverse split of the Company's common stock, effected on June 16, 2025.

Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

Net loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $17.6 million, compared to $27.7 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were $12.3 million, compared to $22.6 million for the second quarter of 2024. The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily due to decreases in costs related to development of zelnecirnon and tivumecirnon, personnel, lab supplies, non-cash stock-based compensation and facilities, partially offset by increases in costs related to development of RPT904 and early-stage programs.

General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were $7.2 million, compared to $6.7 million for the same period in 2024. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increases in consulting costs and facilities costs.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $34.8 million, compared to $58.2 million for the second quarter of 2024.

Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were $24.4 million, compared to $47.4 million for the same period in 2024. The decrease in research and development expenses was primarily due to decreases in costs related to development of zelnecirnon and tivumecirnon, personnel, lab supplies, non-cash stock-based compensation and facilities, partially offset by increases in costs related to development of RPT904 and early-stage programs.

General and administrative expenses for each of the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 were $14.4 million. General and administrative expenses were flat primarily due to decreased costs for personnel offset by increases in facilities costs.

As of June 30, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $168.9 million.

About RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.

RAPT is a clinical-stage immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel therapies for patients living with inflammatory and immunological diseases. Utilizing our deep and proprietary expertise in immunology, we develop novel therapies that are designed to modulate the critical immune responses underlying these diseases.

Forward-Looking Statements

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RAPT THERAPEUTICS INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (In thousands, except share per share data) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended June 30,			Three Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,			Six Months Ended June 30,
		2025			2024			2025			2024
Operating expenses:
Research and development		$	12,340			$	22,640			$	24,382			$	47,421
General and administrative			7,195				6,690				14,418				14,427
Total operating expenses			19,535				29,330				38,800				61,848
Loss from operations			(19,535	)			(29,330	)			(38,800	)			(61,848	)
Other income, net			1,892				1,667				3,992				3,664
Net loss		$	(17,643	)		$	(27,663	)		$	(34,808	)		$	(58,184	)
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on marketable securities			(19	)			(37	)			(34	)			(150	)
Total comprehensive loss		$	(17,662	)		$	(27,700	)		$	(34,842	)		$	(58,334	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.65	)		$	(5.69	)		$	(1.29	)		$	(12.01	)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted			26,949,752				4,858,345				26,938,008				4,843,527

RAPT THERAPEUTICS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands)
		June 30, 2025			December 31, 2024
Assets		(Unaudited)			(1)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	41,886			$	169,735
Marketable securities			127,061				61,320
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			3,912				4,181
Total current assets			172,859				235,236
Property and equipment, net			970				1,367
Operating lease right-of-use assets			2,308				3,333
Other assets			2,273				389
Total assets		$	178,410			$	240,325
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	4,189			$	1,275
Accrued expenses			6,583				9,597
License fees payable			-				35,000
Operating lease liabilities, current			2,205				2,422
Other current liabilities			66				57
Total current liabilities			13,043				48,351
Operating lease liabilities, non-current			959				2,070
Total liabilities			14,002				50,421
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock			-				-
Common stock			13				13
Additional paid-in capital			813,734				804,388
Accumulated other comprehensive income			16				50
Accumulated deficit			(649,355	)			(614,547	)
Total stockholders' equity			164,408				189,904
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	178,410			$	240,325

(1)	The balance sheet for December 31, 2024 has been derived from audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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