LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 10, 2026--
Silence Therapeutics plc, (Nasdaq: SLN), a global clinical-stage company developing novel siRNA (short interfering RNA) therapies, today reported its financial and business results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Business Highlights
Divesiran: First-in-class siRNA silencing TMPRSS6 for polycythemia vera (PV) and other blood disorders
-- Presented follow-up data from the Phase 1 SANRECO trial at the European
Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Annual Congress in June 2026
demonstrating durable efficacy results and potential best-in-class
profile for divesiran in PV. The EHA 2026 poster is available here.
-- Completed patient dosing in the Phase 2 SANRECO double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial evaluating divesiran 6 mg/kg (Q6W and Q12W
dosing intervals) in 48 phlebotomy-dependent PV patients in June 2026.
-- American Journal of Hematology published a preclinical study authored
by Silence scientists exploring the potential of TMPRSS6 silencing as a
therapeutic approach for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in June 2026. You
can read the publication here.
SLN312 (AZD1705): Phase 1 siRNA silencing ANGPTL3 with a competitive profile for dyslipidemia
-- Phase 1 results generated under the Company's AstraZeneca collaboration
were presented by AstraZeneca during a late-breaking oral presentation at
the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Congress in May. Results
demonstrated a favorable safety profile and dose-dependent, durable
reductions in ANGPTL3 protein levels as well as in atherogenic
lipoproteins including LDL-C, Apo-B and non-HDL-C. The EAS 2026
presentation is available here.
Pre-clinical pipeline updates:
-- Generated additional preclinical data demonstrating the effect of
SLN365 (GPR146) on lipids was reproduced and not altered by co-treatment
with statin or ezetimibe. The program is well positioned for a potential
IND filing in 2027.
-- Generated additional preclinical data for SLN098 (INHBE) in a diet
induced obesity mouse model demonstrating reduced visceral fat and
preservation of lean body mass. The program is well positioned for a
potential IND filing in 2027.
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
-- Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $72.1 million as of June
30, 2026.
-- R&D Expenses: Research and development (R&D) expenses were $9.1 million
for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $17.6 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2025. The $8.4 million decrease is mainly
due to the zerlasiran Phase 3 readiness being completed in 2025 as well
as reduced personnel costs.
-- G&A Expenses: General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $4.7
million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $5.1
million for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
-- Net Loss: Net loss was $12.3 million, or $0.09 basic and diluted net
loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a
net loss of $27.4 million, or $0.19 basic and diluted net loss per share
for the three months ended June 30, 2025.
-- Total outstanding shares were 141,739,180 ordinary shares (including
shares in the form of American Depositary Shares) as of June 30, 2026.
About Silence Therapeutics
Silence Therapeutics is a global clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to transforming people's lives by silencing diseases through precision engineered medicines created with proprietary siRNA (short interfering RNA) technology. Silence leverages its mRNAi GOLD$(TM)$ platform to create innovative siRNA therapies designed to precisely target and silence genes that cause disease. The Company is advancing a growing pipeline of siRNA product candidates targeting areas of high unmet need across rare and common diseases where treatments are limited or inadequate. For more information, please visit https://www.silence-therapeutics.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Silence Therapeutics plc
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
2026 2025 2026 2025
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Revenue $ -- $ 224 $ 422 $ 366
Cost of sales -- (85) (11) (139)
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Gross profit -- 139 411 227
Research and
development costs (9,148) (17,647) (18,270) (38,460)
General and
administrative
expenses (4,717) (5,131) (11,743) (12,815)
Restructuring charges -- (1,324) -- (1,324)
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Operating loss (13,865) (23,963) (29,602) (52,372)
Foreign currency
gain/(loss), net 151 (6,613) (331) (10,382)
Other income, net 669 861 1,240 1,830
Benefit from R&D credit 778 2,371 1,469 5,050
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Loss before income tax
expense (12,267) (27,344) (27,224) (55,874)
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Income tax expense (1) (10) (1) (10)
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Net Loss $ (12,268) $ (27,354) $ (27,225) $ (55,884)
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Loss per share (basic
and diluted) $ (0.09) $ (0.19) $ (0.19) $ (0.39)
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Weighted average shares
outstanding (basic and
diluted) 141,709,762 141,696,047 141,706,190 141,687,438
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Silence Therapeutics plc
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30, 2026 December 31, 2025
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Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 72,054 $ 11,277
Short-term investments -- 73,837
R&D benefit receivable 9,292 22,007
Other current assets 12,935 11,537
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Total current assets 94,281 118,658
Property, plant and equipment 1,325 1,581
Operating lease right-of-use
assets 117 167
Goodwill 10,325 10,621
Other intangible assets 237 288
Other long-term assets 127 127
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Total assets $ 106,412 $ 131,442
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Current liabilities
Contract liabilities $ -- $ (168)
Trade and other payables (12,611) (13,356)
Operating lease
liabilities, current (103) (89)
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Total current liabilities (12,714) (13,613)
Contract liabilities (55,218) (55,454)
Operating lease liabilities (9) (71)
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Total liabilities $ (67,941) $ (69,138)
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Ordinary shares - par value
GBP0.05 per share;
141,739,180 shares issued at
June 30, 2026 (December 31,
2025: 141,701,848) (10,292) (10,290)
Additional paid-in capital (621,152) (617,562)
Accumulated deficit 589,632 562,572
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss 3,341 2,976
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Total shareholders' equity (38,471) (62,304)
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $ (106,412) $ (131,442)
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CONTACT: Inquiries:
Silence Therapeutics plc
Gem Hopkins, VP, Head of IR and Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 (646) 637-3208
ir@silence-therapeutics.com