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On track to submit an Investigational New Drug application for SZN-8141 to FDA in the second half of 2026
Well-capitalized with $106.9 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 06, 2026(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Surrozen, Inc. (“Surrozen” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SRZN), a biotechnology company pioneering targeted therapeutics to harness the power of Wnt signaling to address the underlying drivers of disease in sight-threatening ophthalmic conditions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided a business update.
Business Highlights
Surrozen remains focused on advancing a new generation of ophthalmology therapeutics that are built on a foundation of Wnt pathway biology. Surrozen’s pipeline leverages its Wnt biology expertise and antibody technologies to develop therapeutics targeting ophthalmic diseases with significant unmet medical needs.
Recent Events and Upcoming 2026 Milestones
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights
-Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $106.9 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $89.2 million as of December 31, 2025.
-Revenue:
- Operating Expenses:
- Other Income and Expenses:
-Net Loss:Net loss was $127.5 million, or ($11.65) per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of $27.0 million, or ($7.43) per share, for the same period in 2025.
Surrozen’s Ophthalmology Portfolio
About SZN-8141 for Retinal DiseasesSurrozen is developing SZN-8141 for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). SRZN-8141 combines Frizzled 4 (Fzd4) agonism and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonism and has the potential to provide benefits over treatment with single mechanism agents against these targets. The current standard of care for diabetic retinopathy (including DME), retinal vein occlusion and wet AMD is intravitreal administration of anti-VEGF therapies, including monotherapies and dual-pathway agents targeting VEGF and Ang-2. In addition, MK-3000, a Fzd4 monotherapy, has demonstrated proof of concept in DME in clinical trials. We believe SZN-8141 has the potential to treat multiple retinopathy indications and be differentiated from existing therapies. Data generated in preclinical models of retinopathy demonstrated that SZN-8141 stimulated Wnt signaling and induced normal retinal vessel regrowth while suppressing pathological vessel growth.
About SZN-8143 for Retinal DiseasesSurrozen is developing SZN-8143 for the treatment of DME, wet AMD, and uveitic macular edema (UME). SZN-8143 combines Fzd4 agonism, VEGF antagonism, and interleukin-6 (IL-6) antagonism and may have benefits over single mechanism agents against these targets. The current standard of care for diabetic retinopathy (including DME), retinal vein occlusion and wet AMD is intravitreal administration of anti-VEGF therapies, including monotherapies and dual-pathway agents targeting VEGF and Ang-2. In addition, MK-3000, a Fzd4 monotherapy, has demonstrated proof of concept in DME in clinical trials. The Company believes SZN-8143 has the potential to treat multiple retinopathy indications and be differentiated from existing therapies. Data generated in preclinical models of retinopathy demonstrated that SZN-8143 stimulated Wnt signaling and induced normal retinal vessel regrowth while suppressing pathological vessel growth.
Partnership with Boehringer IngelheimSZN-413 is a bi-specific antibody targeting Fzd4-mediated Wnt signaling designed using Surrozen’s SWAP™ technology. It is currently being developed for the treatment of retinal diseases by Boehringer Ingelheim. Data generated by Surrozen with SZN-413 in preclinical models of retinopathy demonstrated that SZN-413 potently stimulated Wnt signaling in the eye, induced normal retinal vessel regrowth, suppressed pathological vessel growth and reduced vascular leakage.
Under the terms of the agreement, BI received an exclusive, worldwide license to develop SZN-413 and other Fzd4-specific Wnt-modulating molecules for all purposes, including as a treatment for retinal diseases, in exchange for an upfront payment to Surrozen of $12.5 million and up to $586.5 million in success-based development, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, in addition to mid-single digit to low-double digit royalties on sales.
About SurrozenSurrozen is a biotechnology company, pioneering a new class of Wnt-based therapeutics designed to harness the power of Wnt signaling to treat sight-threatening ophthalmic conditions. Built on deep scientific expertise and a proprietary antibody-engineering platform, Surrozen develops multifunctional biologics that selectively activate Wnt signaling in combination with other key disease pathways. Our approach aims to deliver best-in-class, durable therapies that have the potential to transform patient outcomes in some of the most pressing unmet medical needs in ocular diseases. For more information, visit www.surrozen.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “will,” “plan,” “intend,” “potential,” “expect,” “could,” or the negative of these words and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Surrozen’s discovery, research and development activities, in particular its development plans for its product candidates (including anticipated clinical development plans and timelines, the availability of data, the potential for such product candidates to be used to treat human disease or address unmet needs in serious eye diseases, as well as the potential benefits and potential differentiation from existing therapies of such product candidates); Surrozen’s intention to submit an IND application for SZN-8141 in 2026; and expectations regarding Surrozen’s partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, including the potential for future success-based development, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments, in addition to mid-single digit to low-double digit royalties on sales. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the management of Surrozen and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Surrozen. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the initiation, cost, timing, progress and results of research and development activities, preclinical and clinical trials with respect to its product candidates and potential future drug candidates; the Company’s ability to fund its preclinical and clinical trials and development efforts, whether with existing funds or through additional fundraising; Surrozen’s ability to identify, develop and commercialize drug candidates; Surrozen’s ability to successfully complete preclinical and clinical studies for its product candidates; the effects that arise from volatility in global economic, political, regulatory and market conditions; and all other factors discussed in Surrozen’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Surrozen’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the heading “Risk Factors,” and other documents Surrozen has filed, or will file, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Surrozen presently does not know, or that Surrozen currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Surrozen’s expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Surrozen anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its assessments to change. However, while Surrozen may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Surrozen specifically disclaims any obligation to do so, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Surrozen’s assessments of any date after the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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| SURROZEN, INC.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operationsand Comprehensive Loss(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Collaboration and license revenue | $ | 5,000 | $ | — | ||||
| Research service revenue – related party | — | 983 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 5,000 | 983 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 9,328 | 6,558 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 6,128 | 3,976 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 15,456 | 10,534 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (10,456 | ) | (9,551 | ) | ||||
| Interest income | 912 | 296 | ||||||
| Loss on amendment and cancellation of warrants | — | (2,073 | ) | |||||
| Loss on execution of the 2025 PIPE | — | (71,084 | ) | |||||
| (Loss) gain on change in fair value of tranche liability | (76,855 | ) | 16,340 | |||||
| Gain on settlement of tranche liability | — | 1,117 | ||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (41,106 | ) | 37,985 | |||||
| Net loss and comprehensive loss | $ | (127,505 | ) | $ | (26,970 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | $ | (11.65 | ) | $ | (7.43 | ) | ||
| Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable tocommon stockholders, basic and diluted | 10,949 | 3,628 |
| SURROZEN, INC.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(In thousands) | ||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025(1) | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 106,910 | $ | 89,245 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 5,000 | — | ||||||
| Accounts receivable - related party | — | 208 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,039 | 2,106 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 113,949 | 91,559 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 488 | 433 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 5,550 | 6,000 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 688 | 688 | ||||||
| Other assets | 34 | 46 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 120,709 | $ | 98,726 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 889 | $ | 728 | ||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 6,749 | 7,912 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities, current portion | 1,927 | 1,290 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 9,565 | 9,930 | ||||||
| Lease liabilities, noncurrent portion | 4,851 | 5,349 | ||||||
| Tranche liability | 235,517 | 158,662 | ||||||
| Warrant liabilities | 148,923 | 112,547 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 398,856 | 286,488 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 376,642 | 339,522 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (654,790 | ) | (527,285 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (278,147 | ) | (187,762 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 120,709 | $ | 98,726 |
(1)Derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.