MoonLake Immunotherapeutics
Business
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics is a clinical‑stage biotechnology company developing therapies for inflammatory skin and joint diseases, focused on advancing SLK, a tri‑specific IL‑17A/IL‑17F inhibiting Nanobody. It offers SLK as its lead therapeutic asset — a proprietary, albumin‑binding Nanobody designed for deep tissue penetration and IL‑17A/F inhibition — being evaluated in hidradenitis suppurativa, psoriatic arthritis, axial spondyloarthritis, palmoplantar pustulosis and psoriasis. The company’s operations center on clinical development, non‑clinical research, intellectual property management, manufacturing partnerships with CMOs and commercialization planning. MoonLake conducts global clinical trials and regulatory interactions across major markets (U.S., EU, Japan) and relies on third‑party CMOs and planned commercial distribution infrastructure.
Summary from filing dated 2025-02-26
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development | −203 | −113 | −32 | −42 | — | |
| General and administrative | −42 | −30 | −22 | −23 | 5 | |
| Total operating expenses | −245 | −143 | −54 | −65 | — | |
| Operating loss | −245 | −143 | −54 | −65 | −5 | |
| Interest expense | −7 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Other income, net | 22 | 22 | 10 | 591,732 | — | |
| Loss before income tax | −230 | −121 | −44 | −64 | — | |
| Income tax expense | −611,000 | −282,000 | −94,000 | −36,366 | — | |
| Net loss | −230 | −121 | −44 | −65 | — | |
| Of which: net loss attributable to controlling interests shareholders | −227 | −119 | −36 | −50 | −5 | |
| Of which: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests shareholders | −3 | −2 | −8 | −15 | — | |
| Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities and short-term investments | −5 | 3 | 2 | 390,753 | — | |
| Actuarial gain (loss) on employee benefit plans | 641,000 | −87,000 | −336,000 | 269,893 | — | |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | −4 | 3 | 2 | 660,646 | — | |
| Comprehensive loss | −235 | −119 | −42 | −64 | — | |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to controlling interests shareholders | −232 | −116 | −35 | −49 | — | |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | −3 | −2 | −8 | −14 | — | |
| Weighted-average number of shares, basic (in shares) | 64 | 63 | 49 | 29 | — | |
| Weighted-average number of shares, diluted (in shares) | 64 | 63 | 49 | 29 | — | |
| Basic net loss per share attributable to controlling interest shareholders (USD per share) | −3.53 | −1.89 | −0.73 | −1.7 | — | |
| Diluted net loss per share attributable to controlling interest shareholders (USD per share) | −3.53 | −1.89 | −0.73 | −1.7 | — |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 335 | 180 | 451 | 40 | 8 | |
| Short-term marketable debt securities | 59 | 268 | 60 | 33 | 0 | |
| Other receivables | 5 | 3 | 1 | 217,129 | 148,774 | |
| Prepaid expenses | 23 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total current assets | 422 | 474 | 514 | 77 | 10 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2 | 3 | 4 | 282,580 | 435,005 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 577,000 | 722,000 | 320,865 | 49,389 | 45,739 | |
| Other non-current assets | 596,000 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Total non-current assets | 3 | 4 | 12 | 331,969 | 45,739 | |
| Total assets | 424 | 478 | 527 | 77 | 10 | |
| Trade and other payables | 30 | 9 | 2 | 254,972 | 2 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 15 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
| Short-term portion of operating lease liabilities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 153,629 | 0 | |
| Total current liabilities | 45 | 22 | 10 | 8 | 21 | |
| Long-term debt | 74 | 0 | — | — | — | |
| Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities | 374,000 | 1 | 2 | 128,951 | 0 | |
| Pension liability | 0 | 621,000 | 583,426 | 282,206 | 239,860 | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 74 | 2 | 3 | 411,157 | 239,860 | |
| Total liabilities | 120 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 21 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 767 | 677 | 610 | 129 | 42 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −463 | −236 | −117 | −81 | −54 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 604,000 | 5 | 2 | 350,946 | −168,177 | |
| Total shareholders equity | 304 | 447 | 496 | 49 | −12 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 0 | 7 | 18 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total equity | 304 | 453 | 513 | 69 | −12 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 424 | 478 | 527 | 77 | 10 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization | 3 | 1 | 400,000 | 200,000 | — | |
| Share-based compensation expense | 13 | 7 | 7 | 10 | — | |
| Net periodic pension benefit (gain) loss for the qualified pension plan | −58,000 | 1,000 | −85,000 | 304,031 | — | |
| Other non-cash items | −1 | −227,000 | 128,000 | 68,454 | — | |
| Other receivables | −2 | −2 | −840,000 | −68,355 | — | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 0 | −6,000 | −66,000 | 0 | — | |
| Prepaid expenses | 561,000 | −13 | −6 | −3 | 156,141 | |
| Other non-current assets | −587,000 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Trade and other payables | 21 | 7 | 2 | −1 | — | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −1 | −1 | −222,000 | −152,425 | — | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 3 | 5 | −327,000 | 3 | — | |
| Net cash flow used in operating activities | −196 | −117 | −43 | −56 | −611,071 | |
| Purchase of short-term marketable debt securities | −265 | −350 | −176 | −42 | — | |
| Proceeds from maturities of short-term marketable debt securities | 468 | 145 | 151 | 10 | — | |
| Purchase of property and equipment | −35,000 | −520,000 | −284,000 | −16,009 | — | |
| Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities | 203 | −206 | −25 | −32 | — | |
| Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs | 73 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Issuance of Class A Ordinary Shares, net of transaction costs | 72 | 53 | 482 | 0 | — | |
| Stamp duty on capital injection from MoonLake to MoonLake AG | 0 | −1 | −3 | 0 | — | |
| Net cash flow provided by financing activities | 146 | 51 | 480 | 120 | −58,063 | |
| Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held | 1 | 128,000 | −76,000 | 8,540 | — | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 154 | −271 | 412 | 31 | — | |
| Cash paid for interest | 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Non-cash operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations | 0 | 555,000 | 4 | 435,005 | — |