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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Rapport Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financials and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financials and Provides Business Update
RAP-219 Phase 3 program in focal onset seizures initiated, with FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2 trials enrolling patients RAP-219 Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania on track for topline results in October 2026 Pipeline continues to advance, including the RAP-219 long-acting injectable and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures program, and the RAP-641 α6β4 nAChR program in chronic pain and migraine Ended the second quarter of 2026 with $436.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, and highlighted continued progress across the RAP-219 development program and pipeline. "We remain focused on disciplined execution as we deliver against several important catalysts this year," said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. "With FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2 now enrolling, we've advanced RAP-219 into pivotal-stage development for focal onset seizures. We enter this Phase 3 program with increased confidence, given the strength of our RAP-219 Phase 2a data, which demonstrated deep and durable seizure reduction across a 16-week period. At the same time, we're expanding the RAP-219 franchise—progressing our Phase 2 bipolar mania trial toward topline data later this year, continuing development of our long-acting injectable formulation, and advancing our primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures program. We're also advancing our discovery efforts, building a self-sustaining and regenerative pipeline to support our long-term growth." CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 in Epilepsy Phase 3 Program in FOS initiated. The Company initiated its Phase 3 program in FOS in the second quarter of 2026, with two parallel trials—FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2—enrolling patients. IND Approved in China. China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for RAP-219 Phase 3 trials in FOS; Tenacia expects patient recruitment in China to begin in 4Q 2026. Open-label Safety Trial In…Read full documentShow less
RAP-219 Phase 3 program in focal onset seizures initiated, with FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2 trials enrolling patients RAP-219 Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania on track for topline results in October 2026 Pipeline continues to advance, including the RAP-219 long-acting injectable and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures program, and the RAP-641 α6β4 nAChR program in chronic pain and migraine Ended the second quarter of 2026 with $436.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, and highlighted continued progress across the RAP-219 development program and pipeline. "We remain focused on disciplined execution as we deliver against several important catalysts this year," said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. "With FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2 now enrolling, we've advanced RAP-219 into pivotal-stage development for focal onset seizures. We enter this Phase 3 program with increased confidence, given the strength of our RAP-219 Phase 2a data, which demonstrated deep and durable seizure reduction across a 16-week period. At the same time, we're expanding the RAP-219 franchise—progressing our Phase 2 bipolar mania trial toward topline data later this year, continuing development of our long-acting injectable formulation, and advancing our primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures program. We're also advancing our discovery efforts, building a self-sustaining and regenerative pipeline to support our long-term growth." CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 in Epilepsy Phase 3 Program in FOS initiated. The Company initiated its Phase 3 program in FOS in the second quarter of 2026, with two parallel trials—FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2—enrolling patients. IND Approved in China. China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for RAP-219 Phase 3 trials in FOS; Tenacia expects patient recruitment in China to begin in 4Q 2026. Open-label Safety Trial Initiated. The majority of patients from the RAP-219 Phase 2 trial in FOS have now enrolled in the open-label long term safety trial, with initial data expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. Follow-up Phase 2a Data Continues to Support RAP-219’s Differentiated Profile. In April 2026, Rapport presented new 8-week follow-up period data from its open-label Phase 2a trial (n=30) of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures (FOS) at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. RAP-219 Half-Life Now Estimated at 22 days. The estimate increased from prior 14-day estimate, based on pharmacokinetic (PK) data collected across the Company’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials and additional population PK modeling. Preparations Underway for Expansion into Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures (PGTCS). Rapport continues work to initiate a Phase 3 trial of RAP-219 in PGTCS in the first half of 2027, expanding the RAP-219 epilepsy franchise into the most common type of generalized seizure. Additional Pipeline Updates Bipolar Mania Phase 2 Trial Continues to Advance. The Phase 2 trial continues to progress, with topline results expected in October 2026. The Company modified the trial's statistical analysis plan and increased target enrollment, enabling the Phase 2 trial to potentially be considered as confirmatory evidence of effectiveness. Following completion of the Phase 2 trial, and subject to the results, the Company plans to engage with the FDA in an End-of-Phase 2 meeting to align on the design of a potential Phase 3 program to support a New Drug Application for the treatment of bipolar mania. Long-Acting Injectable Program Advances Toward IND-Enabling Milestones. IND-enabling activities for RAP-219's long-acting injectable formulation continue, with initial Phase 1 pharmacokinetic data expected in 2027. RAP-641 α6β4 Program Continues to Progress Toward IND Submission. Rapport continues IND-enabling activities for its α6β4 nAChR agonist development candidate, RAP-641, which is being developed as a potential novel non-opioid treatment for chronic pain and migraine. SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the second quarter of 2026 was $56.6 million, as compared to $26.7 million for the prior year period. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expense was $51.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $22.7 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expense was $9.4 million for the second quarter of 2026, as compared to $6.8 million for the prior year period. The increase in SG&A was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business. Cash Position: The Company ended the second quarter of 2026 with $436.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, compared to $476.8 million as of March 31, 2026. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 30, 2026, will enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2029. About RAP-219RAP-219 is an investigational and potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a potential treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and bipolar mania. A long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219 is also in development and could be the first of its kind in epilepsy. About Rapport TherapeuticsRapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain, which form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform. The platform enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, which is designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through selective targeting of a RAP expressed only in discrete regions of the brain. The pipeline is anchored by the Company’s epilepsy portfolio, including FOS and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, as well as bipolar mania. The Company is also advancing additional discovery and preclinical programs leveraging its platform, including in chronic pain and migraine and in hearing and vestibular disorders. Availability of Other Information About Rapport TherapeuticsRapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of FOS, PGTCS and bipolar mania, including the initiation, timing, progress, results and future data releases of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; the expected timing of the Company’s Phase 3 trials in FOS; the expected timing and preliminary results of the open-label trial in FOS; the anticipated timing and topline results from the Company’s Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania; the anticipated planning activities for a potential Phase 3 trial in bipolar mania; the anticipated initiation and timing of the Phase 3 trial in PGTCS; the anticipated timing of a Phase 1 trial for the long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219; the progress of and potential IND submission related to RAP-641, the Company’s α6β4 nAChR agonist development candidate; the potential of the Company’s RAP technology platform; expectations for the efficacy, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; and expectations for the Company’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway into the second half of 2029. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investor ContactJulie DiCarloHead of Communications & IRRapport [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-07Rapport Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financials and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financials and Provides Business Update
Phase 2a follow-up period data for RAP-219 in focal onset seizures (FOS) demonstrated sustained seizure reduction, including a 90% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 9-12 RAP-219 Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania topline results now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, ahead of previous 1H 2027 guidance RAP-219 Phase 3 program in FOS remains on track for initiation in the second quarter of 2026 Pipeline programs, including RAP-219 long-acting injectable formulation, RAP-219 in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and α6β4 nAChR in chronic pain and migraine, continue to advance Strategic collaboration and license agreement entered into with Tenacia Biotechnology to develop and commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China across indications Ended the first quarter of 2026 with $476.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and provided a business update. “We entered 2026 with strong momentum across the RAP-219 development program, highlighted by compelling new follow-up Phase 2a data recently presented at AAN that further reinforces RAP-219’s treatment effect in focal onset seizures and builds confidence as we enter our Phase 3 trials,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “With multiple important development milestones ahead, including continued advancement of our epilepsy franchise, progress in bipolar mania, and development of our long-acting injectable formulation, we believe we are well positioned to continue building value across our pipeline.” CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 in Epilepsy Positive Phase 2a Follow-up Period Data Reinforces RAP-219’s Sustained Activity in Focal Onset Seizures. In April 2026, Rapport presented new 8-week follow-up period data from its Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant FOS at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. Therapeutic levels of RAP-219 were sustained, resultin…Read full documentShow less
Phase 2a follow-up period data for RAP-219 in focal onset seizures (FOS) demonstrated sustained seizure reduction, including a 90% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 9-12 RAP-219 Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania topline results now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, ahead of previous 1H 2027 guidance RAP-219 Phase 3 program in FOS remains on track for initiation in the second quarter of 2026 Pipeline programs, including RAP-219 long-acting injectable formulation, RAP-219 in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and α6β4 nAChR in chronic pain and migraine, continue to advance Strategic collaboration and license agreement entered into with Tenacia Biotechnology to develop and commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China across indications Ended the first quarter of 2026 with $476.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, and provided a business update. “We entered 2026 with strong momentum across the RAP-219 development program, highlighted by compelling new follow-up Phase 2a data recently presented at AAN that further reinforces RAP-219’s treatment effect in focal onset seizures and builds confidence as we enter our Phase 3 trials,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “With multiple important development milestones ahead, including continued advancement of our epilepsy franchise, progress in bipolar mania, and development of our long-acting injectable formulation, we believe we are well positioned to continue building value across our pipeline.” CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 in Epilepsy Positive Phase 2a Follow-up Period Data Reinforces RAP-219’s Sustained Activity in Focal Onset Seizures. In April 2026, Rapport presented new 8-week follow-up period data from its Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant FOS at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting. Therapeutic levels of RAP-219 were sustained, resulting in continued biomarker and clinical responses in the 8-week follow-up period (weeks 9-16). RAP-219 continued to demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements in long episodes (LEs) and clinical seizures during the follow-up period, with an 80% median reduction in LEs and 90% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 9-12 and a 68% median reduction in LEs and 59% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 13-16. Based on pharmacokinetic (PK) data collected across the Company’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials and further supported by population PK modeling, RAP-219 is now estimated to have a 22-day half-life, compared to the prior reported estimate of 14 days. Phase 3 Program in FOS. Following feedback from an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2025, the Company accelerated the initiation of its Phase 3 program in FOS, which is on track to begin in the second quarter of 2026. Open-label Trial Initiated. The Company is enrolling patients from its Phase 2a FOS trial into an open-label, long-term safety trial. Data from the trial is expected to be released in the second half of 2026. Expansion into Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures (PGTCS). Building on the robust clinical data generated in FOS, Rapport plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial of RAP-219 in PGTCS in the first half of 2027, expanding its epilepsy franchise into the most common type of generalized seizure. Additional Pipeline Updates Bipolar Mania Phase 2 Trial Topline Results Expected Ahead of Plan. Enrollment in the Phase 2 trial is progressing well and topline results are now expected in the fourth quarter of 2026, ahead of the previous guidance of first half of 2027. Additionally, the Company modified the trial’s statistical analysis plan and increased target enrollment, enabling the trial to potentially be considered as confirmatory evidence of effectiveness. Following completion of the Phase 2 trial, and subject to the results, the Company plans to engage with the FDA in an End-of-Phase 2 meeting to align on the design of a potential Phase 3 program to support a New Drug Application for the treatment of bipolar mania. Long-Acting Injectable Formulation Development Continues. Development of RAP-219’s long-acting injectable formulation continues to advance, with IND-enabling activities underway and initial Phase 1 pharmacokinetic data expected in 2027. α6β4 Program Advancing Toward Clinic. Rapport continues IND-enabling activities for its α6β4 nAChR agonist development candidate, which is being developed as a potential novel non-opioid treatment for chronic pain and migraine. Business Updates Strategic Collaboration with Tenacia Biotechnology. In March 2026, Rapport entered into a strategic collaboration and license agreement with Tenacia Biotechnology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (the Tenacia License Agreement) for the development and commercialization of RAP-219 in Greater China across indications, including FOS and bipolar mania. FIRST QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $19.9 million, as compared to $24.1 million for the prior year period. Collaboration Revenue: Collaboration revenues were $20.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to zero for the prior year period due to the execution of the Tenacia License Agreement in the first quarter of 2026. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expense was $32.7 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $19.6 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expense was $11.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to $7.5 million for the prior year period. The increase in G&A expense was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business. Cash Position: The Company ended the first quarter of 2026 with $476.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, compared to $490.5 million as of December 31, 2025. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2026, will enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2029. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is an investigational and potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a potential treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and bipolar mania. A long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219 is also in development and could be the first of its kind in epilepsy. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain, which form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform. The platform enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, which is designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through selective targeting of a RAP expressed only in discrete regions of the brain. The pipeline is anchored by the Company’s epilepsy portfolio, including FOS and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, as well as bipolar mania. The Company is also advancing additional discovery and preclinical programs leveraging its platform, including in chronic pain and migraine and in hearing and vestibular disorders. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of FOS, PGTCS and bipolar mania, including the initiation, timing, progress, results and future data releases of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; the expected timing and initiation of the Company’s Phase 3 trials in FOS; the expected timing and preliminary results of the open-label trial in FOS; the anticipated timing and topline results from the Company’s Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania; the anticipated timing of the Phase 3 trial in PGTCS; the anticipated timing of a Phase 1 trial for the long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; expectations for the efficacy, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway into the second half of 2029. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investor Contact Leigh Salvo New Street IR [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-22Rapport Therapeutics Presents RAP-219 Focal Onset Seizure Phase 2a Follow-up Period Results Demonstrating Sustained Seizure Reduction at the 2026 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
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Rapport Therapeutics Presents RAP-219 Focal Onset Seizure Phase 2a Follow-up Period Results Demonstrating Sustained Seizure Reduction at the 2026 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting
Clinically meaningful efficacy demonstrated in the 8-week follow-up period (weeks 9-16), with a 90% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 9-12 and a 59% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 13-16 New data demonstrate that RAP-219 has a half-life of approximately 22 days RAP-219 was generally well tolerated throughout treatment and follow-up periods BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today announced results from the follow-up period of its Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in focal onset seizures (FOS) in a late-breaker podium presentation at the 2026 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, taking place April 18–22, 2026 in Chicago. In the Phase 2a trial, patients received RAP-219 for 8 weeks and then entered an 8-week follow-up period after treatment ended to evaluate the effect of RAP-219 on long episodes (LEs) – an objective biomarker of epileptiform activity with >90% median concordance with electrographic seizures in this trial – and clinical seizures. Due to RAP-219's long half-life, therapeutic levels of RAP-219 were sustained, resulting in continued biomarker and clinical responses in the 8-week follow-up period. In the first four weeks of follow-up (weeks 9-12), RAP-219 showed even greater reductions in LEs and clinical seizures than were observed during the 8-week treatment period. Clinically meaningful improvements over baseline continued through the second four weeks of follow-up (weeks 13-16). Consolidated Treatment Period and 8-Week Follow-up Period Results Based on pharmacokinetic (PK) data collected across the Company’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials and further supported by population PK modeling, RAP-219 is now estimated to have an approximately 22-day half-life, compared to the prior reported estimate of 14 days. RAP-219’s plasma concentrations remained within the targeted therapeutic range over the 8-week follow-up period, with observed concentrations consistent with >75% receptor occupancy in weeks 9-12 and 60% to 75% receptor occupancy in weeks 13-16. Patients experienced an 80% median reduction in LEs and 90% median reductio…Read full documentShow less
Clinically meaningful efficacy demonstrated in the 8-week follow-up period (weeks 9-16), with a 90% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 9-12 and a 59% median reduction in clinical seizures over baseline in weeks 13-16 New data demonstrate that RAP-219 has a half-life of approximately 22 days RAP-219 was generally well tolerated throughout treatment and follow-up periods BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today announced results from the follow-up period of its Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in focal onset seizures (FOS) in a late-breaker podium presentation at the 2026 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, taking place April 18–22, 2026 in Chicago. In the Phase 2a trial, patients received RAP-219 for 8 weeks and then entered an 8-week follow-up period after treatment ended to evaluate the effect of RAP-219 on long episodes (LEs) – an objective biomarker of epileptiform activity with >90% median concordance with electrographic seizures in this trial – and clinical seizures. Due to RAP-219's long half-life, therapeutic levels of RAP-219 were sustained, resulting in continued biomarker and clinical responses in the 8-week follow-up period. In the first four weeks of follow-up (weeks 9-12), RAP-219 showed even greater reductions in LEs and clinical seizures than were observed during the 8-week treatment period. Clinically meaningful improvements over baseline continued through the second four weeks of follow-up (weeks 13-16). Consolidated Treatment Period and 8-Week Follow-up Period Results Based on pharmacokinetic (PK) data collected across the Company’s Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials and further supported by population PK modeling, RAP-219 is now estimated to have an approximately 22-day half-life, compared to the prior reported estimate of 14 days. RAP-219’s plasma concentrations remained within the targeted therapeutic range over the 8-week follow-up period, with observed concentrations consistent with >75% receptor occupancy in weeks 9-12 and 60% to 75% receptor occupancy in weeks 13-16. Patients experienced an 80% median reduction in LEs and 90% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 9-12 and a 68% median reduction in LEs and 59% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 13-16. Additionally, the Company evaluated LE and clinical seizure outcomes over weeks 1–12 and 1–16, which encompassed the 8-week treatment period and some or all of the subsequent follow-up. Patients experienced a 71% median reduction in LEs and 75% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 1-12 and a 69% median reduction in LEs and 68% median reduction in clinical seizures compared to baseline in weeks 1-16. Seizure freedom rates were 20% for weeks 1-12 and 12% for weeks 1-16, compared to 24% for the 8-week treatment period. RAP-219 was generally well tolerated during the follow-up period, with two patients experiencing mild (Grade 1) treatment-related adverse events. Three patients experienced a serious adverse event during the follow-up period; none were considered by the investigator to be related to RAP-219. “Clinical outcomes improved further during the first four weeks after dosing ended, highlighted by a 90% reduction in clinical seizures, and consistent with the observed PK,” said William Motley, M.D., D. Phil., RAP-219 program leader. “These data demonstrate RAP-219’s treatment effect in focal onset seizures out to 16 weeks of therapeutic drug exposure and furthermore show a consistent dose-exposure-clinical outcome relationship that provides us confidence in the doses we’re advancing in Phase 3 trials.” “We believe these follow-up period results underscore the sustained activity of RAP-219 beyond the 8-week treatment period,” said Jeffrey Sevigny, M.D., chief medical officer of Rapport. “Together with the treatment period data, these findings further support our view that RAP-219 has the potential to become a differentiated, best-in-class therapy and an important new treatment option for patients with focal onset seizures.” Two pivotal Phase 3 trials of RAP-219 in FOS – FOCUS 1 (RAP-219-FOS-301) and FOCUS 2 (RAP-219-FOS-302) – are expected to be initiated in the second quarter of 2026. An open-label long-term safety trial (OLE) is currently underway to allow patients enrolled in the RAP-219 Phase 2a FOS trial to continue on RAP-219 treatment; initial data from the OLE are expected in the second half of 2026. Outside of FOS, Rapport is conducting a Phase 2 trial evaluating RAP-219 in bipolar mania, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027, and a Phase 3 trial in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures is expected to begin in the first half of 2027. Additionally, Rapport continues development of a long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of RAP-219, with Phase 1 initial PK results expected in 2027. AAN Presentation Details Title: Efficacy and Tolerability of RAP-219, a Potential First-in-Class Negative Allosteric Modulator of γ8 Transmembrane AMPA Receptor Regulatory Protein: Impact on RNS Long Episodes and Clinical Seizures Presenter: William W. Motley, M.D., RAP-219 Program Leader at Rapport Therapeutics Session Type: Podium Presentation Date & Time: April 21, 2026; 3:54 PM CDT/4:54 PM ET Additional information about the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting is available at www.aan.com. About RAP-219 Phase 2a Trial in Focal Onset Seizures The Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 (NCT 06377930) was a proof-of-concept, multi-center, open-label study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of RAP-219 in adult patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures. The trial enrolled 30 adult patients with focal onset seizures who had an implanted RNS® System. Patients received 0.75 mg RAP-219 oral tablet daily for 5 days followed by 1.25 mg RAP-219 oral tablet daily for the remainder of the 8-week treatment period. The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in frequency of RNS-recorded long episodes (LEs) in patients with focal onset seizures evaluated both as the proportion of responders achieving ≥30% reduction in LEs from baseline, which has been demonstrated to be associated with ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures, and median percent change from baseline in LE frequency. Secondary endpoints include clinical seizure frequency reductions (assessed as median percent change from baseline, responder proportion who achieve a ≥50% reduction in seizure frequency, and seizure freedom), safety, and tolerability. At the end of the treatment period, patients entered an 8-week follow-up period during which LEs, clinical seizures, safety and tolerability continued to be monitored. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is an investigational and potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a potential treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and bipolar mania. A long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219 is also in development and could be the first of its kind in epilepsy. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain, which form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform. The platform enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, which is designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through selective targeting of a RAP expressed only in discrete regions of the brain. The pipeline is anchored by the Company’s epilepsy portfolio, including FOS and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, as well as bipolar mania. The Company is also advancing additional discovery and preclinical programs leveraging its platform, including in chronic pain and migraine and in hearing and vestibular disorders. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of FOS, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and bipolar mania, including the initiation, timing, progress, results and future data releases of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; the expected timing and initiation of the Company’s FOCUS 1 and FOCUS 2 Phase 3 trials; the expected timing and preliminary results of the OLE; the anticipated timing and topline results from the Company’s Phase 2 trial evaluating RAP-219 in bipolar mania; the anticipated timing of the Phase 3 trial in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures; the anticipated timing of a Phase 1 trial for the LAI formulation of RAP-219; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for the efficacy, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-03-17This Biotech Stock Up 700% Is Still a Top Holding Despite a $9.3 Million Sale Last Quarter
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This Biotech Stock Up 700% Is Still a Top Holding Despite a $9.3 Million Sale Last Quarter
Cormorant Asset Management disclosed a sale of 50,000 shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) in a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, with an estimated transaction value of $9.31 million based on the quarter’s average share price. According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Cormorant Asset Management reduced its stake in Praxis Precision Medicines by 50,000 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated value of the shares sold was $9.31 million, based on the average unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The quarter-end value of the PRAX stake increased by $227.00 million, a figure that includes both the impact of trading and price movement. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:PRAX: $280.00 million (12.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:BBOT: $223.84 million (12.7% of AUM) NASDAQ:ABVX: $182.05 million (10.3% of AUM) NASDAQ:EYPT: $151.00 million (8.6% of AUM) NASDAQ:RAPP: $91.85 million (5.2% of AUM) As of Monday, PRAX shares were priced at $305.00, up a staggering 700% over the past year and well outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 19% gain in the same period. Praxis Precision Medicines develops clinical-stage therapies for central nervous system disorders, with lead candidates targeting major depressive disorder, perimenopausal depression, essential tremor, and severe epilepsy. The firm operates a research-driven biopharmaceutical model, advancing proprietary drug candidates through clinical trials and entering into multiple license and collaboration agreements. It targets patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, as well as healthcare providers and partners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Praxis Precision Medicines is a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. The company leverages a diversified pipeline of small molecules and antisense oligonucleotides, supported by strategic partnerships and licensing agreements. Its clinical-stage assets and specialized focus position it to address significant unmet medical needs in central nervous system therapeutics. When a biotech stock has such a staggering surge in a single year, trimming a position can be less about losing conviction and more about managing risk during a dramatic run. Praxis Precision Medicines has become one of the standout performers in the neuroscience biotec…Read full documentShow less
Cormorant Asset Management disclosed a sale of 50,000 shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) in a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, with an estimated transaction value of $9.31 million based on the quarter’s average share price. According to a February 17, 2026, SEC filing, Cormorant Asset Management reduced its stake in Praxis Precision Medicines by 50,000 shares during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated value of the shares sold was $9.31 million, based on the average unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The quarter-end value of the PRAX stake increased by $227.00 million, a figure that includes both the impact of trading and price movement. Top holdings after the filing: NASDAQ:PRAX: $280.00 million (12.9% of AUM) NASDAQ:BBOT: $223.84 million (12.7% of AUM) NASDAQ:ABVX: $182.05 million (10.3% of AUM) NASDAQ:EYPT: $151.00 million (8.6% of AUM) NASDAQ:RAPP: $91.85 million (5.2% of AUM) As of Monday, PRAX shares were priced at $305.00, up a staggering 700% over the past year and well outperforming the S&P 500’s roughly 19% gain in the same period. Praxis Precision Medicines develops clinical-stage therapies for central nervous system disorders, with lead candidates targeting major depressive disorder, perimenopausal depression, essential tremor, and severe epilepsy. The firm operates a research-driven biopharmaceutical model, advancing proprietary drug candidates through clinical trials and entering into multiple license and collaboration agreements. It targets patients with neurological and psychiatric conditions, as well as healthcare providers and partners in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Praxis Precision Medicines is a Boston-based biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for neurological disorders characterized by neuronal imbalance. The company leverages a diversified pipeline of small molecules and antisense oligonucleotides, supported by strategic partnerships and licensing agreements. Its clinical-stage assets and specialized focus position it to address significant unmet medical needs in central nervous system therapeutics. When a biotech stock has such a staggering surge in a single year, trimming a position can be less about losing conviction and more about managing risk during a dramatic run. Praxis Precision Medicines has become one of the standout performers in the neuroscience biotech space. The company is advancing multiple late-stage therapies targeting neurological disorders such as essential tremor and severe epilepsy. Two of its most advanced programs, ulixacaltamide and relutrigine, have already gotten regulatory review after the company submitted new drug applications to the FDA, positioning Praxis for a potential transition from a development-stage biotech to a commercial drug maker. Financially, the company appears well capitalized for that transition. Praxis finished 2025 with roughly $926 million in cash and investments and strengthened its balance sheet further with a $621 million public offering early in January, providing enough runway to fund operations into 2028, management says. Within the broader portfolio, Praxis represents the fund’s largest holding, ahead of other biotech bets such as Abivax and EyePoint Pharmaceutical and certainly suggesting Cormorant believes there could be further upside. Before you buy stock in Praxis Precision Medicines, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Praxis Precision Medicines wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $514,000!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $1,105,029!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 930% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 187% for the S&P 500. Don't miss the latest top 10 list, available with Stock Advisor, and join an investing community built by individual investors for individual investors. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 16, 2026. Jonathan Ponciano has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This Biotech Stock Up 700% Is Still a Top Holding Despite a $9.3 Million Sale Last Quarter was originally published by The Motley Fool
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-03-10Rapport Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
RAP-219’s lead program demonstrated robust and consistent activity in patients with focal onset seizures (FOS) in Phase 2a trial; initiation of Phase 3 program expected in the second quarter of 2026 RAP- 219 epilepsy portfolio expanded with new program in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS) on strength of Phase 2a FOS data Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania, development of a long-acting injectable, and other pipeline programs continued to progress Entered into a strategic collaboration and license agreement with Tenacia Biotechnology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. to develop and commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China across indications, including focal onset seizures and bipolar mania Ended the year with $490.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided a business update. “2025 was a year of strong momentum for Rapport as we advanced our precision neuroscience pipeline and continued building what we believe can become a leading epilepsy portfolio. The compelling Phase 2a results in focal onset seizures strengthened our confidence in the program’s potential best-in-class profile and support our strategy to advance RAP-219 across multiple opportunities within epilepsy,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “We also continued to advance several other important initiatives, including our Phase 2 bipolar mania trial, development of a long-acting injectable formulation, and additional pipeline candidates - applying our precision medicine approach to areas of significant unmet need. During the year, we also significantly strengthened our balance sheet through a follow-on offering of our common stock, extending our cash runway and providing us with the financial flexibility to invest in our highest-priority programs.” “With a focused strategy, strong financial foundation, and multiple catalysts ahead, we believe Rapport is well pos…Read full documentShow less
RAP-219’s lead program demonstrated robust and consistent activity in patients with focal onset seizures (FOS) in Phase 2a trial; initiation of Phase 3 program expected in the second quarter of 2026 RAP- 219 epilepsy portfolio expanded with new program in primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures (PGTCS) on strength of Phase 2a FOS data Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania, development of a long-acting injectable, and other pipeline programs continued to progress Entered into a strategic collaboration and license agreement with Tenacia Biotechnology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. to develop and commercialize RAP-219 in Greater China across indications, including focal onset seizures and bipolar mania Ended the year with $490.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided a business update. “2025 was a year of strong momentum for Rapport as we advanced our precision neuroscience pipeline and continued building what we believe can become a leading epilepsy portfolio. The compelling Phase 2a results in focal onset seizures strengthened our confidence in the program’s potential best-in-class profile and support our strategy to advance RAP-219 across multiple opportunities within epilepsy,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “We also continued to advance several other important initiatives, including our Phase 2 bipolar mania trial, development of a long-acting injectable formulation, and additional pipeline candidates - applying our precision medicine approach to areas of significant unmet need. During the year, we also significantly strengthened our balance sheet through a follow-on offering of our common stock, extending our cash runway and providing us with the financial flexibility to invest in our highest-priority programs.” “With a focused strategy, strong financial foundation, and multiple catalysts ahead, we believe Rapport is well positioned to drive continued pipeline progress and create durable long-term value for patients and shareholders,” concluded Ceesay. CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 in Epilepsy Robust Phase 2a Data in FOS Supports a Multi-Billion Market Opportunity. Market research indicates epileptologists and neurologists view RAP-219’s potential best-in-class profile as highly favorable, suggesting a greater than $2B commercial opportunity in the U.S., if approved. Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant FOS (n=30) met its primary long episode (LE) endpoints with high statistical significance, and patients achieved 77.8% median reduction in clinical seizure frequency (p=0.01), with 72% of patients achieving ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures compared with baseline (p<0.0001) and 24% of patients achieved seizure freedom for the 8-week treatment period (p<0.0001). Post-hoc analysis of RAP-219 Phase 2a data demonstrated early onset of action and consistent, clinically meaningful median reductions in long episodes and clinical seizures throughout the 8-week treatment period. Additionally, RAP-219 provided a consistent and clinically meaningful response regardless of patients’ baseline disease severity and substantially reduced the impact of seizures on patients’ daily functioning. The Company expects to report RAP-219 FOS Phase 2a 8-week follow-up results in the second quarter of 2026. Phase 3 Program in FOS to Begin in the Second Quarter of 2026. Following Rapport’s end-of-Phase-2 meeting with the FDA in December, the Company accelerated the initiation of its Phase 3 program in FOS, which is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026, updated from its previous guidance of initiation in the third quarter of 2026. Open-label Trial Initiated. The Company began enrolling patients into an open-label, long-term safety trial, enabling participants from its recently completed Phase 2a FOS trial to resume RAP-219 treatment. Data from the trial is expected to be shared in the second half of 2026. Expansion into PGTCS. Building on the robust clinical data from RAP-219’s Phase 2a clinical trial in FOS, Rapport is expanding its epilepsy portfolio into PGTCS, the most common type of generalized seizure and an important next step in addressing unmet need across the epilepsy spectrum. With proof-of-concept established in FOS, Rapport plans to initiate a Phase 3 trial of RAP-219 in PGTCS in the first half of 2027. Additional Pipeline Updates Progress on Long-Acting Injectable Development. Development of a long-acting injectable for RAP-219, a key potential differentiator in the epilepsy space, continues to progress. Rapport has initiated Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling activities to support a Phase 1 clinical trial in healthy volunteers, with initial pharmacokinetic results expected in 2027. Bipolar Mania Phase 2 Trial Progress. The Company’s Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania continues to enroll patients and remains on track to report topline results in the first half of 2027. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) Trial Clinical Hold Lifted. Following further interactions with the FDA in December, the FDA removed its clinical hold on the RAP-219 DPNP IND. The Company has deferred further investment in the RAP-219 DPNP program as it prioritizes its α6β4 program, which it believes has significant potential in chronic pain and migraine. α6β4 Investigational New Drug (IND)-Enabling Activities Underway. Rapport initiated IND-enabling activities for its α6β4 nAChR agonist development candidate, a genetically-validated precision target the Company is pursuing as a potential novel non-opiate, non-CNS approach for chronic pain and migraine. Business Updates In March 2026, the Company entered into a strategic collaboration and license agreement with Tenacia Biotechnology (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. Tenacia will be responsible for the development and commercialization of RAP-219 in Greater China across indications, including focal onset seizures and bipolar mania, while Rapport retains rights in all other territories globally. Tenacia’s regional expertise will expand the global reach of RAP-219 and will accelerate development efforts for RAP-219 in FOS by adding Phase 3 clinical trial sites in China under Tenacia’s leadership. Under the terms of the agreement, Rapport is eligible to receive an upfront payment of $20 million and will be eligible to receive up to an aggregate of approximately $308 million in potential development and commercialization milestones and other payments and mid-single digits to mid-teens tiered royalties on net sales of RAP-219 in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR-END 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $33.8 million, as compared to $20.0 million for the prior year period. For the full year 2025, net loss was $111.5 million, which compared to a net loss of $78.3 million for the full year 2024. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expense was $30.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, as compared to $17.2 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. For the full year 2025, R&D expense was $94.8 million, which compared to $60.9 million for the full year 2024. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expense was $8.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, as compared to $6.3 million for the prior year period. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business. For the full year 2025, G&A expense was $30.3 million, which compared to $22.1 million for the full year 2024. Cash Position: The Company ended the fourth quarter with $490.5 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $513.0 million as of September 30, 2025. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of December 31, 2025, will enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2029. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is a potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a potential treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, bipolar disorder, and peripheral neuropathic pain. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain, which form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform. The platform enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline is anchored by its epilepsy portfolio, including focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, in addition to bipolar mania. The Company is also advancing additional discovery and preclinical programs leveraging its platform, including in chronic pain and migraine and in hearing/vestibular disorders. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of focal onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and bipolar mania, including the initiation, timing, progress and results of the ongoing and planned clinical trials; expectations for the efficacy, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; the potential multi-billion dollar market opportunity for RAP-219 in focal onset seizures, if approved; expectations for the development of a long-acting injectable formulation of RAP-219; the prioritization of the Company’s α6β4 program, including the development candidate’s potential in chronic pain and migraine and the Company’s Investigational New Drug-enabling activities; the deferral of further investment in the RAP-219 diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain program; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway into the second half of 2029. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-11-06Rapport Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
Positive topline results announced from Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 in patients with focal onset seizures Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania enrolling patients and on track, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027 Strong balance sheet, bolstered by approximately $269.4 million in net proceeds from recent public offering Ended the quarter with $513.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, and provided a business update. “The positive Phase 2a results for RAP-219 announced in September underscore both the strength of our precision neuroscience platform and the compound’s differentiated clinical potential,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “Achieving a nearly 78% median reduction in clinical seizures and seizure freedom in nearly one in four patients positions RAP-219 with a potential best-in-class profile for the treatment of drug-resistant focal onset seizures. With a strengthened balance sheet following our recent public offering, we are in a strong financial position to execute our Phase 3 trials in focal onset seizures and continue advancing our bipolar Phase 2 trial toward topline results expected in the first half of 2027. We remain committed to disciplined execution and delivering sustained value for both patients and shareholders.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program Focal Onset Seizures (FOS) Successful Phase 2a Topline Results Announced. In September, the Company reported topline results from its single arm Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant FOS (n=30). The trial met its primary long episode (LE) endpoints with high statistical significance. The Company expects to present further efficacy analyses later in 2025 and additional data, including results from the 8-week follow-up, in 2026. In the 8-week treatment period, 85.2% of patients achieved ≥30% reduction in LEs…Read full documentShow less
Positive topline results announced from Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 in patients with focal onset seizures Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania enrolling patients and on track, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027 Strong balance sheet, bolstered by approximately $269.4 million in net proceeds from recent public offering Ended the quarter with $513.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2029 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, and provided a business update. “The positive Phase 2a results for RAP-219 announced in September underscore both the strength of our precision neuroscience platform and the compound’s differentiated clinical potential,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “Achieving a nearly 78% median reduction in clinical seizures and seizure freedom in nearly one in four patients positions RAP-219 with a potential best-in-class profile for the treatment of drug-resistant focal onset seizures. With a strengthened balance sheet following our recent public offering, we are in a strong financial position to execute our Phase 3 trials in focal onset seizures and continue advancing our bipolar Phase 2 trial toward topline results expected in the first half of 2027. We remain committed to disciplined execution and delivering sustained value for both patients and shareholders.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program Focal Onset Seizures (FOS) Successful Phase 2a Topline Results Announced. In September, the Company reported topline results from its single arm Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant FOS (n=30). The trial met its primary long episode (LE) endpoints with high statistical significance. The Company expects to present further efficacy analyses later in 2025 and additional data, including results from the 8-week follow-up, in 2026. In the 8-week treatment period, 85.2% of patients achieved ≥30% reduction in LEs – an objective electrographic biomarker for clinical seizure reduction – compared with baseline (p<0.0001). Patients achieved 77.8% median reduction in clinical seizures (p=0.01), with 72% of patients achieving ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures compared with baseline (p<0.0001). 24% of patients achieved seizure freedom for the 8-week treatment period (p<0.0001). RAP-219 was generally well-tolerated; the majority of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were mild and there was a 10% discontinuation rate attributed to TEAEs. Advancing Two Phase 3 Pivotal Trials. The Company plans to hold an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the end of 2025 and plans to initiate two Phase 3 pivotal trials of RAP-219 in patients with FOS in the third quarter of 2026. Open-label Trial Beginning Later This Year. By the end of 2025, the Company plans to allow patients enrolled in the Phase 2a FOS trial to resume taking RAP-219 as part of an open-label, long-term safety trial. Long-acting Injectable (LAI) Formulation in Development. The differentiated clinical profile of RAP-219 supports the development of an LAI formulation, which has the potential to transform the treatment landscape for patients while significantly expanding the commercial opportunity and extending the intellectual property runway. Development of an LAI formulation is underway, and initial pharmacokinetics results are expected in 2027. Bipolar Disorder RAP-219 Phase 2 Trial in Bipolar Mania on Track. The Company’s Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial in patients with bipolar mania is enrolling patients, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) Update on RAP-219 in DPNP Expected in the First Quarter of 2026. The IND for a Phase 2 proof-of-concept trial of RAP-219 in DPNP is currently on clinical hold with the FDA Division of Anesthesiology, Addiction Medicine and Pain Medicine. Next steps for the program are expected to be determined in the first quarter of 2026. CORPORATE UPDATES Public Follow-on Offering Completed. In September, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of 11,057,692 shares of its common stock (inclusive of 1,442,307 shares of common stock sold pursuant to full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares) at a public offering price of $26.00 per share. The net proceeds from the Offering were approximately $269.4 million, after deducting underwriter discounts and commissions, as well as other offering costs. THIRD QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the third quarter of 2025 was $26.9 million, as compared to $17.5 million for the prior year period. Research and Development (R&D) Expense: R&D expense was $22.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, as compared to $15.5 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. General and Administrative (G&A) Expense: G&A expense was $7.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, as compared to $6.1 million for the prior year period. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business. Cash Position: The Company ended the third quarter with $513.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $260.4 million as of June 30, 2025. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of September 30, 2025, will enable the Company to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2029. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is a potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a transformational treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, bipolar disorder, and peripheral neuropathic pain. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders have made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain. Their findings form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform, which enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a RAP expressed in only discrete regions of the brain. The Company is currently pursuing RAP-219 as a potential treatment for drug-resistant focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Additional preclinical and late-stage discovery stage programs are also underway, including targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of drug-resistant focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, including the initiation, timing, progress, results and future data releases of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; expectations for upcoming regulatory interactions; expectations for the activity, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; the planned development of and future pharmacokinetics results for an LAI formulation of RAP-219, and its potential to transform the treatment landscape, expand commercial opportunity and extend the intellectual property runway for RAP219; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway into the second half of 2029. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-10-02Why Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP) Is Up 6.3% After Positive Phase 2a Epilepsy Drug Results and Analyst Optimism
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Why Rapport Therapeutics (RAPP) Is Up 6.3% After Positive Phase 2a Epilepsy Drug Results and Analyst Optimism
Earlier this week, Rapport Therapeutics announced positive Phase 2a trial results for RAP-219 in refractory focal epilepsy, demonstrating best-in-class efficacy and good tolerability. This milestone attracted renewed analyst optimism, highlighting the significant commercial potential for RAP-219 in central nervous system disorders. We'll examine how the robust clinical data for RAP-219 positions Rapport Therapeutics to reshape its investment narrative around breakthrough treatments. Uncover the next big thing with financially sound penny stocks that balance risk and reward. To see Rapport Therapeutics as a compelling opportunity, investors need to believe in the transformative potential of RAP-219 in central nervous system disorders, not just the latest positive data. This week’s strong Phase 2a results clearly change the short-term outlook: a robust clinical update for RAP-219 moves the company closer to a meaningful commercial pipeline and may ease some near-term doubt over its path to revenue, especially after its recent equity raise. That said, RAP-219 still faces standard industry hurdles, regulatory approval, larger pivotal trials, and the task of scaling up in a crowded neurology market. Previous top risks like lack of revenue, serial losses, and ongoing shareholder dilution remain relevant, but with momentum swinging in their favour, the narrative could shift if the results spark deeper investor or partner interest. The risk for investors is that clinical promise still needs to turn into concrete milestones and, eventually, cash flows. But given past volatility and ongoing losses, investors should not lose sight of dilution risk. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Rapport Therapeutics shares in the market. The Simply Wall St Community’s single retail fair value estimate for Rapport Therapeutics sits at US$51.71, consistent across all submissions. While optimism has firmed up with recent clinical trial success, the ongoing risk of future capital raises is something every investor needs to factor into their view of what the company might ultimately be worth. Investor opinions still vary widely, so explore several viewpoints before deciding. Explore another fair value estimate on Rapport Therapeutics - why the stock might be worth as much as 80% more than the current price! Disagree with this assessment? Cr…Read full documentShow less
Earlier this week, Rapport Therapeutics announced positive Phase 2a trial results for RAP-219 in refractory focal epilepsy, demonstrating best-in-class efficacy and good tolerability. This milestone attracted renewed analyst optimism, highlighting the significant commercial potential for RAP-219 in central nervous system disorders. We'll examine how the robust clinical data for RAP-219 positions Rapport Therapeutics to reshape its investment narrative around breakthrough treatments. Uncover the next big thing with financially sound penny stocks that balance risk and reward. To see Rapport Therapeutics as a compelling opportunity, investors need to believe in the transformative potential of RAP-219 in central nervous system disorders, not just the latest positive data. This week’s strong Phase 2a results clearly change the short-term outlook: a robust clinical update for RAP-219 moves the company closer to a meaningful commercial pipeline and may ease some near-term doubt over its path to revenue, especially after its recent equity raise. That said, RAP-219 still faces standard industry hurdles, regulatory approval, larger pivotal trials, and the task of scaling up in a crowded neurology market. Previous top risks like lack of revenue, serial losses, and ongoing shareholder dilution remain relevant, but with momentum swinging in their favour, the narrative could shift if the results spark deeper investor or partner interest. The risk for investors is that clinical promise still needs to turn into concrete milestones and, eventually, cash flows. But given past volatility and ongoing losses, investors should not lose sight of dilution risk. Insights from our recent valuation report point to the potential overvaluation of Rapport Therapeutics shares in the market. The Simply Wall St Community’s single retail fair value estimate for Rapport Therapeutics sits at US$51.71, consistent across all submissions. While optimism has firmed up with recent clinical trial success, the ongoing risk of future capital raises is something every investor needs to factor into their view of what the company might ultimately be worth. Investor opinions still vary widely, so explore several viewpoints before deciding. Explore another fair value estimate on Rapport Therapeutics - why the stock might be worth as much as 80% more than the current price! Disagree with this assessment? Create your own narrative in under 3 minutes - extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd. A great starting point for your Rapport Therapeutics research is our analysis highlighting 5 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Our free Rapport Therapeutics research report provides a comprehensive fundamental analysis summarized in a single visual - the Snowflake - making it easy to evaluate Rapport Therapeutics' overall financial health at a glance. Right now could be the best entry point. These picks are fresh from our daily scans. Don't delay: Outshine the giants: these 23 early-stage AI stocks could fund your retirement. These 11 companies survived and thrived after COVID and have the right ingredients to survive Trump's tariffs. Discover why before your portfolio feels the trade war pinch. Explore 26 top quantum computing companies leading the revolution in next-gen technology and shaping the future with breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, and cutting-edge research. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include RAPP. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-09-08Rapport Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 2a Clinical Trial of RAP-219 in Patients with Focal Onset Seizures
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Rapport Announces Positive Topline Results from Phase 2a Clinical Trial of RAP-219 in Patients with Focal Onset Seizures
Trial met primary long episode endpoints with high statistical significance, and RAP-219 was generally well tolerated Patients achieved 77.8% reduction in clinical seizures (p=0.01), with 24% achieving seizure freedom for the 8-week treatment period (p<0.0001) Data support advancement of RAP-219 into Phase 3 registrational trials Company to host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today announced that the Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 (RAP-219-FOS-201) in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in long episodes (LEs) – an objective electrographic biomarker for clinical seizure reduction – compared with baseline over the 8-week treatment period. In the trial, RAP-219 also demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in clinical seizures compared with baseline. RAP-219 was generally well tolerated. The Company plans to advance RAP-219 into two Phase 3 pivotal trials in the third quarter of 2026. RAP-219 is a potential first-in-class, investigational TARPγ8-specific AMPAR negative allosteric modulator. “Despite the available therapies, up to 40% of patients with focal epilepsy continue to experience seizures. There is still tremendous need for additional effective anti-seizure medications with novel mechanisms of action. Physicians and patients need new options that deliver meaningful benefits and the potential to offer the promise of seizure freedom,” said Jacqueline French, M.D., principal investigator of the study and professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Langone Health's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. “This trial represents the first time a novel antiseizure medication was evaluated in focal seizure patients using the RNS system with an objective biomarker of seizure activity. The magnitude of the reduction in clinical seizure frequency seen in this trial, and the corroboration of the clinical activity from the objective biomarker, give me confidence that a medication like RAP-219 has the potential to be a highly effecti…Read full documentShow less
Trial met primary long episode endpoints with high statistical significance, and RAP-219 was generally well tolerated Patients achieved 77.8% reduction in clinical seizures (p=0.01), with 24% achieving seizure freedom for the 8-week treatment period (p<0.0001) Data support advancement of RAP-219 into Phase 3 registrational trials Company to host a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today announced that the Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 (RAP-219-FOS-201) in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures met its primary endpoint, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in long episodes (LEs) – an objective electrographic biomarker for clinical seizure reduction – compared with baseline over the 8-week treatment period. In the trial, RAP-219 also demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in clinical seizures compared with baseline. RAP-219 was generally well tolerated. The Company plans to advance RAP-219 into two Phase 3 pivotal trials in the third quarter of 2026. RAP-219 is a potential first-in-class, investigational TARPγ8-specific AMPAR negative allosteric modulator. “Despite the available therapies, up to 40% of patients with focal epilepsy continue to experience seizures. There is still tremendous need for additional effective anti-seizure medications with novel mechanisms of action. Physicians and patients need new options that deliver meaningful benefits and the potential to offer the promise of seizure freedom,” said Jacqueline French, M.D., principal investigator of the study and professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Langone Health's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. “This trial represents the first time a novel antiseizure medication was evaluated in focal seizure patients using the RNS system with an objective biomarker of seizure activity. The magnitude of the reduction in clinical seizure frequency seen in this trial, and the corroboration of the clinical activity from the objective biomarker, give me confidence that a medication like RAP-219 has the potential to be a highly effective ASM for drug-resistant focal seizure patients." RAP-219 Phase 2a Focal Onset Seizures Trial Design The Phase 2a clinical trial of RAP-219 is a proof-of-concept, multi-center, open-label study designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of RAP-219 in adult patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures. The trial enrolled 30 patients with focal onset seizures who had an implanted RNS® System. Patients received 0.75 mg RAP-219 oral tablet daily for 5 days followed by 1.25 mg RAP-219 oral tablet daily for the remainder of the 8-week treatment period. The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in frequency of RNS-recorded long episodes (LEs) in patients with focal onset seizures evaluated both as the proportion of responders achieving ≥30% reduction in LEs from baseline, which has been demonstrated to be associated with ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures, and median percent change from baseline in LE frequency. Secondary endpoints include clinical seizure frequency reductions (assessed as median percent change from baseline, responder proportion who achieve a ≥50% reduction in seizure frequency, and seizure freedom), safety, and tolerability. Topline Results Topline efficacy and tolerability data shared today are for the treatment period (weeks 1-8). The Phase 2a trial 8-week follow-up period is currently ongoing. Key Efficacy Results: Efficacy findings from the Phase 2a trial achieved statistically significant results for primary LE endpoints and key secondary endpoints of clinical seizures. In the 8-week treatment period, 85.2% of patients achieved ≥30% reduction in LEs from baseline (p<0.0001), 72.0% achieved ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures from baseline (p<0.0001), and 24% of patients achieved seizure freedom (p<0.0001). Topline efficacy data are shown in the following table. Key Safety and Tolerability Results: RAP-219 was generally well-tolerated in the trial, with the majority of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) being mild and a low discontinuation rate: No serious adverse events (SAEs) were reported during the treatment period All TEAEs reported were mild (78.5%) or moderate (21.5%) in severity (Grades 1 or 2) 3 (10%) patients discontinued treatment due to TEAEs The most common TEAEs reported (≥ 10% incidence) were dizziness (n= 8, 26.7%), headache (n = 5, 16.7%), fatigue (n = 4, 13.3%), fall (n = 3, 10.0%), nausea (n = 3, 10.0%), and somnolence (n = 3, 10.0%). “The efficacy data and tolerability profile seen in the Phase 2a trial demonstrate RAP-219’s potential to be an important treatment for patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures. What’s particularly encouraging is the consistency of the significant improvements seen in the long episode biomarker responses and the clinical seizure reductions,” said Abe Ceesay, chief executive officer of Rapport. “With these data and RAP-219’s emerging best-in-class profile, if approved, we believe RAP-219 could address a significant unmet need among patients, with the potential to support broad adoption among epileptologists and neurologists treating patients living with drug-resistant focal seizures.” Trial Patient Demographics and Baseline Characteristics The demographics and baseline characteristics of patients enrolled in the Phase 2a study are consistent with that of patients expected in future registrational trials. The trial enrolled 12 women and 18 men, and the mean age of patients enrolled was 40.1 years. The mean age of enrolled patients at the time of their first seizure was 16.6 years. Patients were taking a median of 3 concomitant antiseizure medications, with the highest proportion of patients taking lamotrigine (50%), levetiracetam (40%), and cenobamate (37%) medications. “We are excited by the strength of these data in both the electrographic biomarker and clinical seizure reductions. These results give us the confidence to progress RAP-219 into its next stage of clinical development,” said Dr. Jeffrey Sevigny, M.D., chief medical officer of Rapport. “Importantly, the baseline characteristics of patients enrolled, together with the broad cortical expression of TARPγ8 and the robust results in the trial, give us confidence in the translatability of the data into the Phase 3 drug-resistant focal onset seizure patient population. Given the persistent unmet need in focal epilepsy, we plan to move into two Phase 3 trials using traditional clinical seizure endpoints, with initiation expected in the third quarter of 2026.” Rapport plans to hold an end-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the fourth quarter of 2025 and plans to initiate pivotal trials in the third quarter of 2026. The Company also expects to present additional efficacy analyses and 8-week follow-up results in 2026. Additional RAP-219 Development Plans By the end of 2025, Rapport plans to initiate an open-label long term safety trial to allow patients enrolled in the RAP-219-FOS-201 trial to continue on RAP-219. Preliminary results of the trial are expected in the second half of 2026. Additionally, Rapport continues development of a long-acting injectable (LAI) formulation of RAP-219. Up to half of patients are nonadherent to prescribed ASMs, which can present a significant issue in optimizing treatment benefit and lead to potential breakthrough seizures. The Company believes a LAI formulation has the potential to improve patient adherence and expand the potential clinical utility across all of RAP-219’s indications. Outside of epilepsy, Rapport is evaluating RAP-219 in a Phase 2 trial in bipolar mania. The trial is currently enrolling patients and is on track, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027. An update on the plan and timeline for initiation of a Phase 2 trial in diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain is expected later in 2025. Conference Call Information Rapport Therapeutics will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on September 8, 2025, to discuss the data and provide a business update. Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so by dialing (800) 715-9871 for U.S callers and (646) 307-1963 for other locations and reference conference ID 4762775, or from the webcast link in the “Investors” section of the Company's website at www.rapportrx.com. A webcast replay will be available in the investor relations section on the Company’s website for 90 days following the completion of the call. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is a potential first-in-class, clinical-stage TARPγ8-specific AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM). Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, the receptor associated protein (RAP) TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete brain regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a transformational treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, bipolar disorder, and peripheral neuropathic pain. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders have made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain. Their findings form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform, which enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a RAP expressed in only discrete regions of the brain. The Company is currently pursuing RAP-219 as a potential treatment for drug-resistant focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Additional preclinical and late-stage discovery stage programs are also underway, including targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Forward-Looking Statements Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of focal onset seizures, bipolar mania, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, including the initiation, timing, progress and results of the Company’s Phase 3 clinical trials in focal onset seizures, and a Phase 2 clinical trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania, as well as other planned clinical trials; expectations for the activity, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; the future release of data from the ongoing 8-week follow-up period of the Phase 2a trial for RAP-219; expectations for a LAI formulation of RAP-219 and the potential of a LAI to improve patient adherence; the Company’s expectations for upcoming regulatory interactions; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-09-06Rapport Therapeutics to Announce Topline Results for RAP-219 Phase 2a Trial in Focal Onset Seizures on Monday, September 8, 2025
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Rapport Therapeutics to Announce Topline Results for RAP-219 Phase 2a Trial in Focal Onset Seizures on Monday, September 8, 2025
BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today announced that it will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 am ET on September 8, 2025, to report topline results for the Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures. Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call may do so through this webcast link or by dialing (800) 715-9871 in the U.S. or (646) 307-1963 for other locations and reference conference ID 4762775. A webcast replay will be available from the “Investors” section of the Company’s website here for 90 days following the completion of the call. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders have made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain. Their findings form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform, which enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a RAP expressed in only discrete regions of the brain. The Company is currently pursuing RAP-219 as a potential treatment for drug-resistant focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Additional preclinical and late-stage discovery stage programs are also underway, including targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-08-07Rapport Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures is fully enrolled and on track for topline results in September 2025 Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania has been initiated and is enrolling patients; trial remains on track, with topline results anticipated in the first half of 2027 Ended the quarter with $260.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations through the end of 2026 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, and provided a business update. “We remain on track to report topline results in September from our Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in patients with focal onset seizures,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer of Rapport Therapeutics. “This upcoming readout will be a pivotal milestone for our lead program and an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our precision neuroscience approach. I’m also pleased to share that we have initiated our Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania, and we are on track to report topline results in the first half of 2027. This is an important step forward as we advance RAP-219 into new areas of high unmet need and further build out our pipeline. Our team remains focused on executing these critical milestones and continuing to invest in our promising precision neuroscience discovery programs. We believe this disciplined approach positions us to deliver transformative treatments for patients and drive long-term value for our shareholders.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program Topline Results for RAP-219 Phase 2a Focal Onset Seizure Trial Expected in September 2025. The Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in drug-resistant focal onset seizures is fully enrolled and on track, with topline results expected in September 2025. This proof-of-concept trial, designed with input from leading epilepsy experts, uses intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) data from the RNS System to assess RAP-219’s potential effect on long episodes (LEs), an objective biomarker shown to c…Read full documentShow less
RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures is fully enrolled and on track for topline results in September 2025 Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania has been initiated and is enrolling patients; trial remains on track, with topline results anticipated in the first half of 2027 Ended the quarter with $260.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations through the end of 2026 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP) (“Rapport” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, and provided a business update. “We remain on track to report topline results in September from our Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in patients with focal onset seizures,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, Chief Executive Officer of Rapport Therapeutics. “This upcoming readout will be a pivotal milestone for our lead program and an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of our precision neuroscience approach. I’m also pleased to share that we have initiated our Phase 2 trial of RAP-219 in bipolar mania, and we are on track to report topline results in the first half of 2027. This is an important step forward as we advance RAP-219 into new areas of high unmet need and further build out our pipeline. Our team remains focused on executing these critical milestones and continuing to invest in our promising precision neuroscience discovery programs. We believe this disciplined approach positions us to deliver transformative treatments for patients and drive long-term value for our shareholders.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program Topline Results for RAP-219 Phase 2a Focal Onset Seizure Trial Expected in September 2025. The Phase 2a trial of RAP-219 in drug-resistant focal onset seizures is fully enrolled and on track, with topline results expected in September 2025. This proof-of-concept trial, designed with input from leading epilepsy experts, uses intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG) data from the RNS System to assess RAP-219’s potential effect on long episodes (LEs), an objective biomarker shown to correlate with clinical seizures. Enrolled Patients’ Baseline Characteristics. At the Company’s June 2025 Investor and Analyst Day, preliminary baseline characteristics were shared for the first 14 patients enrolled—those for whom baseline data were available—indicating that the trial population is representative of patients historically enrolled in registrational focal onset seizure trials. The concordance between LEs and electrographic seizures was 92%, and enrolled patients experienced an average of 51 long episodes per 28 days in the 12-week baseline period (8-week retrospective + 4-week prospective) and 10 clinical seizures per 28 days in the 4-week prospective baseline. Anticipated Analysis of Phase 2a Topline Data. The Company expects to provide the following data analysis when topline results are reported in September 2025: Primary endpoint analysis: Proportion of patients achieving ≥30% reduction in LEs during the 8-week treatment period compared with 12-week baseline period Median percent change in LE frequency during the 8-week treatment period compared with 12-week baseline period Key secondary endpoint analysis: Proportion of patients achieving ≥50% reduction in clinical seizures during the 8-week treatment period compared with 4-week prospective baseline Median percent change in clinical seizure frequency during the 8-week treatment period compared with 4-week prospective baseline Treatment-emergent adverse event (TEAE) incidence and grade RAP-219 Phase 1 Development Update Consolidated Phase 1 Safety Summary. A total of four Phase 1 trials have been conducted—a single ascending dose trial, two multiple ascending dose trials, and a multiple ascending dose human positron emission tomography (PET) trial. Across these trials, 100 healthy volunteers have been exposed to RAP-219. In June 2025, the Company provided an update including data from the three completed Phase 1 multiple dose trials, including the PET trial. Final aggregate data (n=64) across the multiple dose trails continue to reinforce RAP-219’s differentiated tolerability: All TEAEs were Grade 1 or 2 No serious adverse events (SAEs), nor clinically significant laboratory, vital signs, or electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities TEAEs occurred early in dosing and resolved without further action Most common TEAEs: headache (n=12), dry mouth (n=5), brain fog (n=5), and fatigue (n=5) Three discontinuations Focal Onset Seizures Phase 2a Topline Results Expected in September 2025. The trial remains on track, and the Company expects to announce topline results for its Phase 2a trial in patients with drug-resistant focal onset seizures in September 2025. Bipolar Disorder RAP-219 Advancing into the Clinic in Bipolar Mania. The Company received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acceptance of the IND application, and a Phase 2 trial in patients with bipolar mania has been initiated and is enrolling patients, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027. Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Plans for Phase 2a Trial in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) Being Finalized. An update on the timeline for initiation of the trial in DPNP is expected in 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the IND submitted to the FDA for RAP-219 in DPNP was placed on clinical hold, and the FDA requested additional information and protocol design amendments. CORPORATE UPDATES Investor and Analyst Day. Rapport hosted its inaugural Investor and Analyst Day on Monday, June 2, 2025, featuring presentations by key executives and a fireside chat with leading epilepsy KOL, Jacqueline A. French, M.D., the principal investigator for the RAP-219 Phase 2a trial. A replay of the webcast and presentation can be found here. SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the second quarter of 2025 was $26.7 million, as compared to $18.1 million for the prior year period. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expense was $22.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, as compared to $15.7 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expense was $6.8 million for the second quarter of 2025, as compared to $5.1 million for the prior year period. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business, in addition to costs incurred to satisfy the requirements of operating as a public company. Cash Position: The Company ended the second quarter with $260.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $285.4 million as of March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to cash outflows on operating activities in the second quarter of 2025. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of June 30, 2025, will enable the Company to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements through the end of 2026. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is a clinical-stage AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM) designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a receptor associated protein (RAP) known as TARPγ8, which is associated with neuronal AMPARs. Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a transformational treatment for patients with focal onset seizures, bipolar disorder, and peripheral neuropathic pain. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders have made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain. Their findings form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform, which enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a RAP expressed in only discrete regions of the brain. The Company is currently pursuing RAP-219 as a potential treatment for focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Additional preclinical and late-stage discovery stage programs are also underway, including targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of drug-resistant focal onset seizures, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, including the initiation, timing, progress and results of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; expectations for the activity, tolerability, and commercial potential of RAP-219; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway through the end of 2026. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2025-05-08Rapport Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
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Rapport Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financials and Provides Business Update
RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy remains on track with topline results expected in the third quarter of 2025 RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with bipolar mania remains on track to commence in the third quarter of 2025, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027 Company to host inaugural Investor and Analyst Day on June 2, 2025, featuring presentations from management team and key opinion leader Dr. Jacqueline French Ended the quarter with $285.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations through the end of 2026 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025, and provided a business update. “2025 represents a transformational year for Rapport as we prepare to deliver our initial proof-of-concept data for RAP-219 from the Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy and progress our pipeline-in-a-product strategy with the initiation of our bipolar mania trial. Rapport’s first quarter demonstrated our continued ability to execute our clinical development efforts, and we remain confident that we are on track to deliver on our development milestones. Enrollment in the Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy is progressing as planned, and we are observing a growing level of excitement in the epilepsy community for the data, given the innovative trial design and its potential to evolve epilepsy drug development,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, CEO of Rapport. “The recent PET and MAD-2 trial results further validate the neuroanatomical specificity of TARPγ8 and favorable tolerability profile of RAP-219. When combined with the strong preclinical anti-seizure effects seen, these findings reinforce our confidence in RAP-219’s differentiated precision profile.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program PET Data Demonstrated Regionally Selective Expression of TARPγ8 in Epilepsy-Associated Brain Regions. In January, the Company announced results from its healthy volunteer PET trial for RAP-219. The data showed that neur…Read full documentShow less
RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy remains on track with topline results expected in the third quarter of 2025 RAP-219 Phase 2a trial in patients with bipolar mania remains on track to commence in the third quarter of 2025, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027 Company to host inaugural Investor and Analyst Day on June 2, 2025, featuring presentations from management team and key opinion leader Dr. Jacqueline French Ended the quarter with $285.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, excluding restricted cash, which is expected to fund operations through the end of 2026 BOSTON and SAN DIEGO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapport Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPP), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025, and provided a business update. “2025 represents a transformational year for Rapport as we prepare to deliver our initial proof-of-concept data for RAP-219 from the Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy and progress our pipeline-in-a-product strategy with the initiation of our bipolar mania trial. Rapport’s first quarter demonstrated our continued ability to execute our clinical development efforts, and we remain confident that we are on track to deliver on our development milestones. Enrollment in the Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy is progressing as planned, and we are observing a growing level of excitement in the epilepsy community for the data, given the innovative trial design and its potential to evolve epilepsy drug development,” said Abraham N. Ceesay, CEO of Rapport. “The recent PET and MAD-2 trial results further validate the neuroanatomical specificity of TARPγ8 and favorable tolerability profile of RAP-219. When combined with the strong preclinical anti-seizure effects seen, these findings reinforce our confidence in RAP-219’s differentiated precision profile.” BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS RAP-219 Lead Program PET Data Demonstrated Regionally Selective Expression of TARPγ8 in Epilepsy-Associated Brain Regions. In January, the Company announced results from its healthy volunteer PET trial for RAP-219. The data showed that neuroanatomical specificity was achieved through RAP-219’s selective targeting of TARPγ8, with robust expression in the areas of the brain associated with epilepsy and minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. RAP-219 Achieved Receptor Occupancy Associated with Maximal Seizure Protection Within Five Days of Dosing. In Cohort 1 of the human PET trial—using the same dosing regimen as the ongoing Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy—RAP-219 reached and exceeded receptor occupancy levels associated with maximal seizure protection in preclinical models and was generally well tolerated. In earlier preclinical studies, RAP-219 and other TARPγ8 AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulators (NAMs) demonstrated robust, dose-dependent antiseizure efficacy across a broad array of focal and generalized seizure models—including the corneal kindling model—with potent effects observed at 50–70% receptor occupancy, a range shown to be predictive of clinically meaningful outcomes. Data from both the PET and MAD-2 trials confirmed that target plasma concentrations and corresponding receptor occupancy was achieved within five days. Favorable Tolerability Now Reported Across Four Phase 1 Trials. A total of four Phase 1 trials have now been conducted—a single ascending dose trial, two multiple ascending dose trials, and a PET trial (final study report in progress)—with 100 healthy volunteers exposed to RAP-219. In these trials, RAP-219 was generally well tolerated with no serious adverse events (“SAEs”) and no TEAEs greater than Grade 2. There were three treatment discontinuations (3%) that were attributed to treatment emergent adverse events. No clinically significant laboratory, electrocardiogram (ECG), or vital sign abnormalities were reported in the SAD or two MAD trials. While the final study report is in progress, PET trial TEAEs are generally consistent with other Phase 1 trials. Among the 48 participants exposed to RAP-219 in the two MAD trials, the most common TEAEs were headache (n=5), sinus tachycardia (n=4), and brain fog, insomnia, bowel movement irregularity, dry mouth, and medical device site reaction (n=3 each). Among the 16 participants given placebo, the most common TEAEs were abdominal pain, brain fog, constipation, cough, decreased appetite, dizziness, medical device site reaction, and second-degree atrioventricular block (n=1 each). Focal Epilepsy Phase 2a Topline Results Expected in Third Quarter 2025. The trial remains on track and the Company expects to announce topline results for its Phase 2a trial in patients with refractory focal epilepsy in the third quarter of 2025. Encore Presentations at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting Highlighted the Company’s Ongoing Research and Development of RAP-219. Optimal Cut Point for Reduction in Long Episode Frequency to Predict Meaningful Change in Clinical Seizure Frequency. A post hoc analysis was performed using data from patients with refractory focal epilepsy in Neuropace’s long-term study database who met the enrollment criteria for the ongoing RAP-219 Phase 2a trial. Using a receiver operator characteristic (ROC) analysis, the analysis confirmed that a 30% reduction in LE frequency was the optimal cut point associated with a clinically meaningful (≥50%) reduction in clinical seizures, regardless of the antiseizure medication initiated, revealing a linear relationship between long episode and clinical seizure frequencies. Antiseizure Effects with Selective TARPγ8 Negative Allosteric Modulators in Preclinical Seizure Models. RAP-219 provided potent, dose-dependent antiseizure effects in pentylenetretrazol (PTZ) and corneal kindling preclinical seizure models, with maximal protection observed with 70% receptor occupancy and RAP-219 mean plasma concentration of 7 ng/mL. Bipolar Disorder RAP-219 Advancing into the Clinic in Bipolar Mania. The Phase 2a trial in patients with bipolar mania remains on track to initiate in the third quarter of 2025, with topline results expected in the first half of 2027. Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Plans for Phase 2a Trial in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) Being Finalized. An update on the timeline for initiation of the trial in DPNP is expected in 2025. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the IND submitted to the FDA for RAP-219 in DPNP was placed on clinical hold, and the FDA requested additional information and protocol design amendments. CORPORATE UPDATES Dr. Jeffrey Sevigny Appointed Chief Medical Officer. In March, Dr. Sevigny joined Rapport as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Most recently chief medical officer at Prevail Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, and senior vice president of Neuroscience at Eli Lilly, Dr. Sevigny is a physician-scientist with more than 15 years of leadership in translational and clinical drug development. His experience spans the full spectrum of development— from discovery to late-stage clinical trials and regulatory approvals—and with a strong record of portfolio development and building high-performing organizations, he brings deep strategic and operational experience to Rapport. Investor and Analyst Day Scheduled in June. Rapport plans to host its inaugural Investor and Analyst Day on Monday, June 2, 2025. Executive presentations will be accompanied by a fireside chat with leading epilepsy KOL, Jacqueline A. French, M.D. Dr. French is professor of Neurology at NYU Langone's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and is the founder and director of the Epilepsy Study Consortium. She is the principal investigator for the RAP-219 Phase 2a trial. FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Net Loss: Net Loss for the first quarter of 2025 was $24.1 million, as compared to $22.7 million for the prior year period. Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expense was $19.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, as compared to $12.5 million for the prior year period. The increase in R&D expense was primarily driven by operational costs related to clinical development and costs to support the progression of the Company’s overall pipeline. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expense was $7.5 million for the first quarter of 2025, as compared to $4.6 million for the prior year period. The increase in general and administrative expense was primarily driven by costs associated with the growth of the business, in addition to costs incurred to satisfy the requirements of operating as a public company. Cash Position: The Company ended the first quarter with $285.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $305.3 million as of December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to cash outflows on operating activities in the first quarter of 2025. Cash Runway: The Company expects that cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of March 31, 2025, will enable the Company to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements through the end of 2026. About RAP-219 RAP-219 is a clinical-stage AMPA receptor (AMPAR) negative allosteric modulator (NAM) designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a receptor associated protein (RAP) known as TARPγ8, which is associated with neuronal AMPARs. Whereas AMPARs are distributed widely in the central nervous system, TARPγ8 is expressed only in discrete regions, including the hippocampus and neocortex, where focal seizures often originate. By contrast, TARPγ8 has minimal expression in the hindbrain, where drug effects are often associated with intolerable adverse events. With this precision approach, the Company believes RAP-219 has the potential to provide a differentiated profile as compared to traditional neuroscience medications. Due to the role of AMPA biology in various neurological disorders and the selective targeting of TARPγ8, the Company believes RAP-219 has pipeline-in-a-product potential and is evaluating the compound as a transformational treatment for patients with focal epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and peripheral neuropathic pain. Availability of Other Information About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics uses and intends to continue to use its Investor Relations website and LinkedIn (Rapport Therapeutics) as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and LinkedIn, in addition to following the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts. The contents of the Company’s website or social media shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Rapport Therapeutics Rapport Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing small molecule precision medicines for patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. The Company’s founders have made pioneering discoveries related to the function of receptor associated proteins (RAPs) in the brain. Their findings form the basis of Rapport’s RAP technology platform, which enables a differentiated approach to generate precision small molecule product candidates with the potential to overcome many limitations of conventional neurology drug discovery. Rapport’s precision neuroscience pipeline includes the Company’s lead investigational drug, RAP-219, designed to achieve neuroanatomical specificity through its selective targeting of a RAP expressed in only discrete regions of the brain. The Company is currently pursuing RAP-219 as a potential treatment for refractory focal epilepsy, bipolar mania and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain. Additional preclinical and late-stage discovery stage programs are also underway, including targeting chronic pain and hearing disorders. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: the clinical development of RAP-219 for the treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsy, peripheral neuropathic pain and bipolar disorder, including the initiation, timing, progress and results of our ongoing and planned clinical trials; the Company’s ability to resolve a clinical hold with the FDA; the potential activity and tolerability of RAP-219; the potential of Rapport’s RAP technology platform; and expectations for Rapport’s uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including its cash runway through the end of 2026. Forward looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect Rapport’s business, operating results, financial condition and stock value. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: risks relating to the Company’s research and development activities; Rapport’s ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; uncertainties relating to preclinical and clinical development activities; the Company’s dependence on third parties to conduct clinical trials, manufacture its product candidates and develop and commercialize its product candidates, if approved; Rapport’s ability to attract, integrate and retain key personnel; risks related to the Company’s financial condition and need for substantial additional funds in order to complete development activities and commercialize a product candidate, if approved; risks related to regulatory developments and approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities; risks related to establishing and maintaining Rapport’s intellectual property protections; and risks related to the competitive landscape for Rapport’s product candidates; as well as other risks described in “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Rapport’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements represent Rapport’s views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Rapport expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law, and claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Contact Julie DiCarlo Head of Communications & IR, Rapport Therapeutics [email protected]

