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DIANTHUS THERAPEUTICS HIGHLIGHTS RECENT BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENTS

AND REPORTS Q3 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Claseprubart achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL), Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG), and other efficacy measures at Week 13 in Phase 2 MaGic trial in gMG

 

New claseprubart data from the MaGic open-label extension supporting potential for 300mg/2mL Q4W dosing and new in vitro data highlighting potential efficacy benefits of upstream (aC1s, claseprubart) vs. downstream (C5, ravulizumab) complement inhibition were presented during the AANEM Annual Meeting in October 2025

Phase 3 gMG trial including two claseprubart treatment arms, 300mg/2mL Q2W and 300mg/2mL Q4W, vs. placebo anticipated to initiate in 2026

 

Accelerated timing for interim responder analysis for Phase 3 CAPTIVATE trial of claseprubart in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP); now anticipated in Q2’26 (formerly 2H’26) due to faster than expected enrollment

 

Phase 2 MoMeNtum trial of claseprubart in Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN) ongoing; top-line results anticipated in 2H’26

 

Announced exclusive license agreement for DNTH212, a bifunctional BDCA2 and BAFF/APRIL inhibitor; Phase 1 healthy volunteer data anticipated in 2H’26

 

Estimated ~$525 million of cash after DNTH212 upfront and near-term milestone payments provides runway into 2028

 

New York City and Waltham, Mass., November 5, 2025 – Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNTH), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, and provided an update on recent business achievements.

 

“I’m extremely proud of our team’s outstanding track record of execution against our vision to become a leading biotech company in the I&I field. Just in the past 2 months, we delivered impressive results from the gMG MaGic trial, accelerated the timing of the interim responder analysis from our CIDP CAPTIVATE trial from 2H’26 to Q2'26, and in-licensed DNTH212, a new and exciting clinical-stage bifunctional fusion protein. Both claseprubart and DNTH212 have validated mechanisms of action with pipeline-in-a-product potential, and aim to deliver best-in-class efficacy, safety, and convenience with infrequent, subcutaneous self-administration,” said Marino Garcia, Chief Executive Officer of Dianthus Therapeutics. “The claseprubart efficacy and safety data from the MaGic trial, including the recently presented data for placebo patients transitioning to claseprubart in the OLE and the post-hoc analyses highlighting the impact of QMG screening criteria on MG-ADL results, strongly support our Phase 3 plans to advance both 300mg/2mL Q2W and 300mg/2mL Q4W as a potential best-in-class treatment option in gMG. We remain focused on execution as we aim to deliver first-line biologic therapies that can meaningfully improve the lives of patients with severe autoimmune diseases.”

 


 

 

 

Claseprubart (DNTH103) Clinical Development

 

Claseprubart is an investigational, clinical-stage, potent monoclonal antibody engineered to selectively target the classical pathway by inhibiting only the active form of the C1s protein, a clinically validated complement target. Claseprubart is designed to enable a more convenient, subcutaneous, self-administered injection dosed as infrequently as once every two or four weeks. Claseprubart has the potential to be a best-in-class pipeline-in-a-product across a range of autoimmune disorders with high unmet need.

 

Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (gMG)

 

Positive Phase 2 data reported in September and presented at AANEM: Results from the MaGic trial, a global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial in patients with gMG who are acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody positive, were reported in September and presented at the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electromagnetic Medicine (AANEM) Annual Meeting. Claseprubart 300mg/2mL and 600mg/4mL Q2W demonstrated rapid, statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements over placebo as measured by both MG-ADL and QMG, including at Week 1 and at Week 13. The claseprubart 300mg/2mL Q2W dose was also statistically significant and clinically meaningful across other key efficacy endpoints, including Minimal Symptom Expression (MSE), Myasthenia Gravis Composite (MGC) Score and the Myasthenia Gravis Quality of Life Scale (MG-QoL-15r). Claseprubart was generally well tolerated with no drug-related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) or discontinuations due to any related adverse event.

 

New MaGic data presented during AANEM: New claseprubart data were presented during AANEM and in a Virtual Industry Forum titled Upstream Targeting: Rethinking MG Treatment Through Active C1s Inhibition, which included:
A robust MG-ADL decline at week 4 in the open-label extension (OLE) of -2.5 points and QMG score reduction of -3.2 points for patients on placebo during the RCT who received only two doses of claseprubart 600mg/4mL Q2W without a loading dose and achieved a PK level far below the steady state of 300mg/2mL Q2W, supporting potential for Q4W dosing of 300mg/2mL
A subgroup analysis of patients enrolled in the MaGic trial with a QMG score ≥10 at baseline which demonstrated a 3-point difference from placebo in MG-ADL treatment effect for 300mg/2mL Q2W
In vitro data demonstrating the benefits of upstream (active C1s with claseprubart) vs. downstream (C5 with ravulizumab) inhibition in the prevention of pro-inflammatory split products C3a and C3b

 

Phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2026: An end-of-Phase 2 meeting is planned with the FDA to align on the proposed design of a Phase 3 trial for claseprubart in gMG that investigates both 300mg/2mL Q2W and 300mg/2mL Q4W doses vs. placebo and includes QMG 10 screening criteria.

 

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)

 

Phase 3 CAPTIVATE CIDP trial interim responder analysis now expected in Q2’26: The CAPTIVATE trial is a single, global, two-part, randomized withdrawal Phase 3 trial in patients with CIDP, and an interim responder analysis (n=40) from Part A of this trial is now expected in Q2’26, accelerated from previous

 

 

 


 

 

 

guidance of 2H’26 due to faster than expected enrollment. The Company believes this single pivotal trial will support a BLA filing in adult patients with CIDP.

 

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN)

 

Phase 2 MoMeNtum MMN trial remains on track for top-line results in 2H’26: The MoMeNtum trial is an ongoing global, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial in patients with MMN.

 

DNTH212 Clinical Development

 

DNTH212 is an investigational, extended half-life bifunctional fusion protein targeting plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) BDCA2 to reduce Type 1 interferon production, while simultaneously inhibiting BAFF/APRIL to suppress B cell function. By targeting both the innate and adaptive immune systems via two clinically validated pathways that are known drivers of autoimmune disease pathogenesis, this complementary and differentiated approach has the potential to address multiple autoimmune indications with improved outcomes.

 

Phase 1 data anticipated in 2H’26: A two-part Phase 1 study in China in healthy volunteers (Part A) and patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (Part B) is expected to initiate by year-end 2025, with top-line results in healthy volunteers expected in the second half of 2026. An update on indication prioritization for DNTH212 is planned for 2026.

 

Corporate Updates

 

On September 11, Dianthus announced the closing of an upsized underwritten public offering of common stock, with aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $288 million.

 

On October 16, Dianthus entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co., Ltd. (“Leads” (9887.HK) for DNTH212 (being developed in China by Leads Biolabs as LBL-047), a first and potentially best-in-class bifunctional BDCA2 and BAFF/APRIL inhibitor.

 

Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results

 

Cash Position – An estimated $525 million of adjusted cash, cash equivalents and investments as of September 30, 2025 is projected to provide runway into 2028. This $525 million estimate includes cash, cash equivalents and investments as of September 30, 2025 of approximately $555.5 million, less $30 million of upfront and near-term milestone payments payable to Leads Biolabs.

 

R&D Expenses - Research and development (R&D) expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 were $32.5 million, inclusive of $2.5 million of stock-based compensation, compared to $25.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which included $1.7 million of stock-based compensation. This increase in R&D expenses was primarily driven by higher clinical costs, milestone costs, and increased headcount to support claseprubart Phase 2 and Phase 3 development.

 

G&A Expenses - General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 totaled $8.2 million, inclusive of stock-based compensation of $3.3 million, compared to $6.5 million for the

 

 

 


 

 

 

quarter ended September 30, 2024, which included $2.2 million of stock-based compensation. This increase in G&A expenses was primarily due to increased headcount.

 

Net Loss - Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was $36.8 million or $0.97 per share (basic and diluted) compared to $25.2 million or $0.74 per share (basic and diluted) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

 

Additional Information - For additional information on the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, please refer to the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.

 

About Claseprubart (DNTH103)
Claseprubart is an investigational, clinical-stage, potent monoclonal antibody engineered to selectively target the classical pathway by inhibiting only the active form of the C1s protein, a clinically validated complement target. Claseprubart is enhanced with YTE half-life extension technology designed to enable a more convenient subcutaneous, infrequently dosed, self-administered injection. Additionally, selective inhibition of the classical complement pathway may lower patient risk of infection from encapsulated bacteria by preserving immune activity of the lectin and alternative pathways. As the classical pathway plays a significant role in disease pathology, claseprubart has the potential to be a best-in-class pipeline-in-a-product across a range of autoimmune disorders with high unmet need. Dianthus is building a neuromuscular franchise with claseprubart and expects to initiate a Phase 3 trial in gMG in 2026, the interim responder analysis of the Phase 3 CAPTIVATE trial in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy in Q2’26, and top-line data from the Phase 2 MoMeNtum trial in Multifocal Motor Neuropathy in 2H’26.

 

Claseprubart is an investigational agent that is not approved as a therapy in any indication in any jurisdiction worldwide.

 

About DNTH212
DNTH212 is an investigational, extended half-life bifunctional fusion protein targeting plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) BDCA2 to reduce Type 1 interferon production, while simultaneously inhibiting BAFF/APRIL to suppress B cell function. By targeting both the innate and adaptive immune systems via two clinically validated pathways that are known drivers of autoimmune disease pathogenesis, this complementary and differentiated approach has the potential to address multiple autoimmune indications with improved outcomes. A two-part Phase 1 study in China in healthy volunteers (Part A) and patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (Part B) is expected to initiate by year-end 2025, with top-line results in healthy volunteers expected in the second half of 2026.

 

DNTH212 is an investigational agent that is not approved as a therapy in any indication in any jurisdiction worldwide.

 

About Dianthus Therapeutics

Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing next-generation therapies to transform the treatment of severe autoimmune diseases. Based in New York City and Waltham, Mass., Dianthus is comprised of an experienced team of biotech and pharma executives who aim to deliver transformative medicines for people living with severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

 

To learn more, please visit www.dianthustx.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

 

 


 

 

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release, other than purely historical information, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, express or implied statements regarding future plans and prospects, including statements regarding the expectations or plans for discovery, preclinical studies, clinical trials and research and development programs, in particular with respect to claseprubart and DNTH212, and any developments or results in connection therewith, including the target product profile and administration of claseprubart and DNTH212; the anticipated timing of the initiation and results from those studies and trials; expectations regarding the clinical trial designs or indications; expectations regarding the time period over which the Company’s capital resources are expected to be sufficient to fund its anticipated operations; and expectations regarding market size, patient population size, and potential opportunities for complement therapies, in particular with respect to claseprubart and DNTH212. Claseprubart and DNTH212 are investigational agents that are not approved as therapies in any indication in any jurisdiction worldwide. The words “opportunity,” “potential,” “milestones,” “runway,” “will,” “anticipate,” “achieve,” “near-term,” “catalysts,” “pursue,” “pipeline,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strive,” “would,” “aim,” “target,” “commit,” and similar expressions (including the negatives of these terms or variations of them) generally identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that statement is not forward looking.

 

Actual results could differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements due to various factors, risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, that preclinical testing of claseprubart and DNTH212 and data from clinical trials may not be predictive of the results or success of ongoing or later clinical trials, that the development of claseprubart or DNTH212 may take longer and/or cost more than planned, that the Company or its partner may be unable to successfully complete the clinical development of the Company’s compounds, that the Company or its partner may be delayed in initiating, enrolling or completing its planned clinical trials, and that the Company's compounds may not receive regulatory approval or become commercially successful products. These and other risks and uncertainties are identified under the heading "Risk Factors" included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024, and other filings that the Company has made and may make with the SEC in the future. Nothing in this press release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved.

 

The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Dianthus undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Contact

Jennifer Davis Ruff

Dianthus Therapeutics

jdavisruff@dianthustx.com

 

 

 


 

 

 

DIANTHUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

September 30,
2025

 

 

December 31,
2024

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

55,984

 

 

$

22,792

 

Short-term investments

 

 

346,629

 

 

 

252,449

 

Receivable from former related party

 

 

 

 

 

807

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

6,212

 

 

 

4,856

 

Total current assets

 

 

413,825

 

 

 

280,904

 

Long-term investments

 

 

152,874

 

 

 

81,728

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

185

 

 

 

194

 

Right-of-use operating lease assets

 

 

1,306

 

 

 

1,553

 

Other assets and restricted cash

 

 

9,255

 

 

 

9,629

 

Total assets

 

$

577,445

 

 

$

374,008

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

6,705

 

 

$

4,579

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

15,979

 

 

 

13,074

 

Current portion of deferred revenue

 

 

954

 

 

 

479

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

217

 

 

 

320

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

23,855

 

 

 

18,452

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

6,068

 

 

 

1,908

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

 

1,068

 

 

 

1,171

 

Total liabilities

 

 

30,991

 

 

 

21,531

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

43

 

 

 

31

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

818,545

 

 

 

526,732

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(272,297

)

 

 

(174,392

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

163

 

 

 

106

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

546,454

 

 

 

352,477

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

577,445

 

 

$

374,008

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

DIANTHUS THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

License revenue – former related party

 

$

 

 

$

2,172

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,909

 

License revenue

 

 

396

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,752

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

 

396

 

 

 

2,172

 

 

 

1,752

 

 

 

4,909

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

32,489

 

 

 

25,544

 

 

 

85,743

 

 

 

56,692

 

General and administrative

 

 

8,195

 

 

 

6,528

 

 

 

24,401

 

 

 

18,165

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

40,684

 

 

 

32,072

 

 

 

110,144

 

 

 

74,857

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(40,288

)

 

 

(29,900

)

 

 

(108,392

)

 

 

(69,948

)

Other income/(expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and investment income

 

 

3,658

 

 

 

4,445

 

 

 

10,852

 

 

 

13,375

 

Gain on investment in former related party

 

 

227

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

254

 

 

 

307

 

Loss on currency exchange, net

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(48

)

 

 

(54

)

 

 

(91

)

Other (expense)/income

 

 

(360

)

 

 

22

 

 

 

(565

)

 

 

(172

)

Total other income

 

 

3,523

 

 

 

4,726

 

 

 

10,487

 

 

 

13,419

 

Net loss

 

$

(36,765

)

 

$

(25,174

)

 

$

(97,905

)

 

$

(56,529

)

Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders,

basic and diluted

 

$

(0.97

)

 

$

(0.74

)

 

$

(2.68

)

 

$

(1.73

)

Weighted-average number of shares of common stock

outstanding including shares issuable under equity classified pre-funded warrants, used in computing net loss per share of common stock, basic and diluted

 

 

37,794,088

 

 

 

34,236,728

 

 

 

36,476,370

 

 

 

32,614,771

 

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(36,765

)

 

$

(25,174

)

 

$

(97,905

)

 

$

(56,529

)

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

 

 

65

 

 

 

718

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

634

 

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

65

 

 

 

718

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

634

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

$

(36,700

)

 

$

(24,456

)

 

$

(97,848

)

 

$

(55,895

)