Cognition Therapeutics Secures $27.9M in Offering, Extends Runway to Q2 2027, and Authorizes New $75M ATM Program

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Cognition Therapeutics reported a reduced net loss for 2025 and secured $27.9 million in a registered direct offering, extending its cash runway to Q2 2027 and authorizing a new $75 million ATM program to fund ongoing clinical trials for Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia.

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• Extended Cash Runway

  The company's existing cash, cash equivalents, and grant income are projected to fund operations through the second quarter of 2027, a significant extension of its financial runway.

• Successful Capital Raise

  In August 2025, Cognition Therapeutics completed a registered direct offering, raising $27.9 million in net proceeds through the issuance of 14,700,000 shares at $2.05 per share, along with warrants to purchase 514,500 shares at an exercise price of $2.78.

• New ATM Program Authorized

  A new at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program with Jefferies LLC was established in December 2025, authorizing the sale of up to $75 million of common stock, providing additional capital access for future operations.

• Reduced Net Loss

  The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2025, decreased to $23.5 million from $34.0 million in 2024, reflecting improved financial performance.

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This annual report highlights Cognition Therapeutics' strengthened financial position and continued clinical progress. The company successfully raised $27.9 million in net proceeds from a registered direct offering in August 2025, which, combined with existing cash and grant income, extends its operational runway through the second quarter of 2027. This is a critical development for a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, providing necessary capital to advance its lead product candidate, zervimesine, through ongoing and planned clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). The establishment of a new $75 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program further enhances future capital access, though it also represents potential future dilution. The company's strategic focus on its dementia programs, including positive progress in Phase 2 trials and FDA discussions for Phase 3, indicates a clear path forward for its pipeline.