Preliminary Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2024

Core Viewpoint - Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC reported its preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2024, highlighting its focus on developing innovative biopharmaceutical products for unmet medical needs, with significant advancements in its clinical pipeline, particularly eRapa, tolimidone, and MTX110 [3][10]. Company Overview - Biodexa Pharmaceuticals PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Cardiff, UK, focusing on innovative treatments for diseases with unmet medical needs, including Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and rare/orphan brain cancers [3][10]. Development Pipeline - The company has transitioned from a drug delivery focus to a therapeutics company, with a pipeline of clinical-stage assets including eRapa, tolimidone, and MTX110, which are expected to improve patient outcomes [11][13]. - eRapa is a proprietary oral formulation of rapamycin, currently in Phase 2 studies for FAP and NMIBC, with plans for a Phase 3 study in FAP expected to recruit approximately 168 patients [18][19]. - Tolimidone, a Lyn kinase activator, is being developed for T1D, with a Phase 2a study planned to confirm dosing in T1D patients [22][23]. - MTX110, designed for direct-to-tumor administration, is in Phase I development for aggressive brain cancers, including glioblastoma and diffuse midline glioma [24][26]. Financial Performance - In 2024, the company reported no gross revenue, a decrease from £0.38 million in 2023, primarily due to the cessation of collaboration agreements [56][58]. - Research and development expenditure increased by 34% to £5.44 million, reflecting investments in clinical-stage assets [60]. - The company experienced a net cash outflow of £4.30 million for the year, compared to an inflow of £3.14 million in 2023, indicating ongoing financial challenges [66][68]. Financing Activities - Biodexa raised a total of $11.1 million from financings in May and July 2024, and secured a$17 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to support eRapa development [12][49]. - The company entered into an Equity Line of Credit (ELOC) for up to $35 million to support its development programs [72][83]. Regulatory and Compliance - eRapa received FDA Fast Track designation in February 2025, indicating its potential to address significant unmet medical needs in FAP [38]. - The company regained compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements after addressing a previous delisting notification [69].