Xenon Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Xenon Reports Q2 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business UpdateAuthor of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.NDA submission for azetukalner on track for Q3 2026 following pre-NDA meeting with FDA Phase 3 X-TOLE3 study in FOS and X-ACKT study in PGTCS continue to enroll Three Phase 3 studies of azetukalner in neuropsychiatry continue to advance, with topline data from X-NOVA2 study in MDD expected H1 2027 Phase 1 studies of novel NaV1.7 (XEN1701) and KV7 (XEN1120) candidates expected to complete H2 2026; Phase 1 study underway for second NaV1.7 (XEN1720) candidate for painCash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $1.2 billion with cash runway into 2029Conference call at 4:30 pm ET today THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountVANCOUVER, BC and BOSTON, MA, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: XENE), a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 and provided a business update.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“The second quarter of 2026 was marked by strong execution, including a successful pre-NDA meeting, and the NDA submission for azetukalner remains on track for the third quarter of 2026. Our X-TOLE2 data continue to be well-received by healthcare providers, specifically regarding azetukalner’s differentiated clinical profile and its potential to address significant unmet needs in epilepsy,” said Ian Mortimer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Xenon. “We also remain focused on broadening azetukalner’s opportunity to neuropsychiatry and expect topline Phase 3 X-NOVA2 data in the first half of 2027. Our clinical-stage pain pipeline also continues to grow with the recent Phase 1 study initiation for XEN1720, our second NaV1.7 clinical candidate.”Business Highlights and Anticipated MilestonesAzetukalner Clinical Development Azetukalner is a novel, potent KV7 potassium channel opener in late-stage development for multiple potential indications, including two in epilepsy – focal onset seizures (FOS) and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS) – as well as neuropsychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression (BPD).Xenon remains on track to submit its New Drug Application (NDA) for azetukalner in FOS in the third quarter of 2026, having completed a pre-NDA meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The Company presented topline efficacy and safety results from the Phase 3 X-TOLE2 study of azetukalner in FOS at two important epilepsy congresses in the second quarter of 2026: the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois from April 18-22, and the Epilepsy Foundation Pipeline Conference in Leesburg, Virginia from June 18-19. The Company submitted six abstracts for presentation at the upcoming 16th European Epilepsy Congress (EEC), taking place September 5-9, 2026 in Athens, Greece.The Phase 3 X-TOLE3 study of azetukalner in FOS continues to enroll and is intended to support regulatory submissions outside of the United States. X-TOLE3 enrollment outside of Japan is expected to complete in 2026.The Phase 3 X-ACKT study of azetukalner in PGTCS continues to enroll and is intended to support regulatory submissions for an additional epilepsy indication.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Enrollment is ongoing in the Phase 3 X-NOVA2 and X-NOVA3 studies evaluating azetukalner in patients with MDD, with topline data from X-NOVA2 expected in H1 2027.Enrollment is ongoing in the Phase 3 X-CEED study evaluating azetukalner in patients with BPD I or II.Clinical Programs for PainXenon continues to expand its portfolio of potent, selective ion channel modulators using the Company’s strong heritage in human genetics, deep understanding of ion channel biology, and expertise in novel chemistries. This includes clinical-stage candidates targeting NaV1.7 and KV7, which are important novel targets for pain.The Phase 1 Single Ascending Dose (SAD)/Multiple Ascending Dose (MAD) study in healthy adult participants is ongoing for XEN1701 targeting NaV1.7. Study completion is expected in H2 2026 to support initiating a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in acute pain.Xenon recently received approval of its Clinical Trial Application (CTA) to initiate a Phase 1 study of XEN1720 targeting NaV1.7. The Phase 1 SAD/MAD study in healthy adult participants is now underway.The Phase 1 SAD/MAD study in healthy adult participants is ongoing for XEN1120 targeting KV7. Study completion is expected in H2 2026 to support initiating a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in acute pain.Early-Stage R&D and Partnered Programs for EpilepsyBeyond azetukalner, Xenon is committed to advancing additional novel treatment approaches to address significant unmet needs in epilepsy.IND-enabling studies are ongoing for the Company’s oral small molecule NaV1.1 program. Pre-clinical data suggest that targeting NaV1.1 could potentially address the underlying cause and symptoms of Dravet syndrome.In collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, a Phase 1b study is ongoing for NBI-921355, an investigational, selective inhibitor of voltage-gated sodium channels NaV1.2 and NaV1.6 in development for the potential treatment of certain types of epilepsy. Data from the Phase 1b study are expected in 2027.Upcoming Investor ConferencesXenon will attend three upcoming investor conferences in the third quarter of 2026, including the Stifel Biotech Summer Summit on August 10, the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on September 9, and the TD Cowen Novel Mechanisms in Neuropsychiatry & Epilepsy Summit on September 23.Q2 2026 Financial ResultsCash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $1,245.1 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to $586.0 million as of December 31, 2025. Based on current operating plans, Xenon anticipates having sufficient cash to fund operations into 2029. As of June 30, 2026, there were 96,752,884 common shares and 2,931,293 pre-funded warrants outstanding.Research and development expenses were $99.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $75.0 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in research and development expenses for the period was primarily attributable to the ongoing azetukalner Phase 3 clinical studies in the MDD and BPD programs and manufacturing activities to support our planned NDA submission, ongoing Phase 1 clinical studies of XEN1701 and XEN1120, as well as increased personnel-related costs due to an increase in employee headcount and stock-based compensation expense.General and administrative expenses were $23.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $19.2 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the period was primarily attributable to personnel-related costs due to an increase in employee headcount and an increase in professional and consulting fees.Other income was $11.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.9 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in other income for the period was primarily attributable to higher interest income.Net loss was $110.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $84.7 million for the same period in 2025. The increase in net loss for the period was primarily attributable to lower revenue from the collaboration with Neurocrine Biosciences, higher research and development expenses driven by the azetukalner and pain programs and higher personnel-related costs, higher general and administrative expenses driven by higher personnel-related costs and professional and consulting fees, partially offset by higher interest income.Conference Call InformationXenon will host a conference call and webcast today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time (1:30 pm Pacific Time) to discuss its second quarter 2026 results. A listen-only webcast can be accessed on the Investors section of the Xenon website, with a replay available following the event. Participants can access the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871 or (646) 307-1963 for international callers and referencing conference ID 5286122.Azetukalner is a novel, potent KV7 potassium channel opener currently in development for the treatment of epilepsy, major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar depression (BPD). It represents the most advanced, clinically validated potassium channel modulator in late-stage clinical development. Azetukalner is designed to open potassium channels in the central nervous system, allowing potassium ions to flow and hyperpolarizing neurons. This process helps reduce excessive neuronal firing, which is a key contributor to several neurologic and psychiatric disorders.Xenon’s clinical development program for azetukalner in epilepsy includes three Phase 3 clinical studies in focal onset seizures (FOS) and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS). The completed X-TOLE2 study and the ongoing X-TOLE3 study were both designed as multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 15 mg or 25 mg of azetukalner administered orally with food as adjunctive treatment in approximately 360 patients with FOS per study. The primary efficacy endpoint is median percent change (MPC) in monthly seizure frequency from baseline through the 12-week double-blind period (DBP) of azetukalner compared to placebo.X-ACKT is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 25 mg of azetukalner administered with food as adjunctive treatment in approximately 160 patients with PGTCS. The primary efficacy endpoint is MPC in monthly PGTCS frequency from baseline through the 12-week DBP of azetukalner compared to placebo.Upon completion of the DBP in the Phase 3 epilepsy studies, eligible patients may enter an open-label extension (OLE) study for up to six years.Xenon’s Phase 3 X-NOVA major depressive disorder (MDD) program includes three multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 20 mg of azetukalner administered orally with food over the 6-week double-blind period (DBP) as monotherapy treatment in approximately 450 patients with moderate-to-severe MDD per study. The primary efficacy endpoint is the change from baseline in the HAM-D17 score at week 6 in patients who received azetukalner compared to placebo. Upon completion of the DBP, eligible patients may enter an open-label extension (OLE) study for up to 12 months.Xenon’s Phase 3 X-CEED Bipolar Depression (BPD) program includes two multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies to evaluate the clinical efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 20 mg of azetukalner administered orally with food over the 6-week double-blind period (DBP) as monotherapy treatment in approximately 400 patients per study with BPD I or II. The primary efficacy endpoint is the change from baseline in the MADRS score at week 6 in patients who received azetukalner compared to placebo. Upon completion of the DBP, eligible patients may enter an open-label extension (OLE) study for up to 12 months.About Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.Xenon Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: XENE) is a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to drug discovery, clinical development, and commercialization of life-changing therapeutics for patients in need. Xenon’s lead molecule, azetukalner, is a novel, potent KV7 potassium channel opener in late-stage clinical development for the treatment of epilepsy, major depressive disorder and bipolar depression. Xenon is also advancing an early-stage portfolio of multiple promising potassium and sodium channel modulators, including KV7 and NaV1.7 programs in Phase 1 development for the potential treatment of pain. Xenon has offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.xenon-pharma.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.Xenon and the Xenon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. in the US, Canada and elsewhere. All other trademarks belong to their respective owner.This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical fact, and include statements regarding the timing of and potential results from clinical studies; the potential efficacy, safety profile, future development plans in current and anticipated indications, addressable market, regulatory success and commercial potential of our and our partners’ product candidates; the efficacy of our clinical study designs; our ability to successfully develop and achieve milestones in our azetukalner and other pipeline and development programs, including the potential timing of trial enrollment completion and the anticipated filing of INDs (or equivalent) and NDAs; the timing and results of our interactions with regulators, including the timing of any NDA submission; our ability to successfully develop, and obtain regulatory approval for, and commercialize azetukalner and our other product candidates; and anticipated timing of topline data readout from our clinical studies of azetukalner. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, events, or developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include, but are not limited to: clinical studies may not demonstrate safety and efficacy of any of our or our collaborators’ product candidates; promising results from pre-clinical development activities or early clinical study results may not be replicated in later clinical studies; our assumptions regarding our planned expenditures and sufficiency of our cash to fund operations may be incorrect; our ongoing discovery and pre-clinical efforts may not yield additional product candidates; any of our or our collaborators’ product candidates, including azetukalner, may fail in development, may not receive required regulatory approvals, or may be delayed to a point where they are not commercially viable; we may not achieve additional milestones in our proprietary or partnered programs; regulatory agencies may impose additional requirements prior to approval or delay the initiation or completion of clinical studies; the impact of market, industry, and regulatory conditions on clinical study enrollment; the impact of competition; the impact of expanded product development and clinical activities on operating expenses; the impact of new or changing laws and regulations; the impact of unstable economic conditions in the general domestic and global economic markets; adverse conditions from geopolitical events; as well as the other risks identified in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the securities commissions in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.For Investors:Tucker KellyChief Financial Officerinvestors@xenon-pharma.comFor Media:Colleen AlabisoSenior Vice President, Corporate Affairsmedia@xenon-pharma.comXENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars) June 30, December 31, 2026 2025Assets Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities$930,686 $548,886 Other current assets 15,182 11,763 Marketable securities, long-term 314,411 37,152 Other long-term assets 35,493 35,362 Total assets$1,295,772 $633,163 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$43,671 $40,260 Other current liabilities 1,338 1,532 Other long-term liabilities 8,367 9,611 Total liabilities$53,376 $51,403 Shareholders’ equity$1,242,396 $581,760 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,295,772 $633,163 XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars except share and per share amounts) Three Months EndedJune 30, Six Months EndedJune 30, 2026 2025 2026 2025Revenue$— $— $— $7,500 Operating expenses: Research and development 99,224 74,985 187,732 136,185 General and administrative 23,931 19,244 47,751 38,282 Total operating expenses 123,155 94,229 235,483 174,467 Loss from operations (123,155) (94,229) (235,483) (166,967)Other income 11,834 8,897 19,289 17,015 Loss before income taxes (111,321) (85,332) (216,194) (149,952)Income tax recovery 585 626 3,156 199 Net loss$(110,736) $(84,706) $(213,038) $(149,753) Other comprehensive income (loss): Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities (1,445) 949 (2,991) 1,725 Comprehensive loss$(112,181) $(83,757) $(216,029) $(148,028) Net loss per common share: Basic and diluted$(1.11) $(1.07) $(2.28) $(1.90)Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted 99,609,804 78,953,445 93,477,761 78,820,474 Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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