COGNITION THERAPEUTICS INC
Business
Cognition Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of innovative small molecule therapeutics targeting age-related degenerative diseases of the central nervous system and retina. It develops lead candidate zervimesine (CT1812), an oral small molecule designed to prevent binding of pathogenic oligomers such as β‑amyloid and α‑synuclein to neuronal synapses, alongside additional small molecule candidates from proprietary libraries. Key business segments include clinical development programs in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and retinal disorders. The company conducts multinational clinical trials and relies on collaborations, CROs and third‑party manufacturers and partners for distribution and development.
Summary from filing dated 2025-03-20
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 | 37 | 42 | 37 | 30 | 19 | |
| General and administrative | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 10 | |
| Total operating expenses | 48 | 54 | 51 | 44 | 29 | |
| Loss from operations | −48 | −54 | −51 | −44 | −29 | |
| Grant income | 23 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 17 | |
| Other income, net | 919,000 | 666,000 | 158,000 | −35,000 | −88,000 | |
| Interest expense | −13,000 | −25,000 | −27,000 | — | — | |
| Loss on currency translation from liquidation of subsidiary | — | −195,000 | — | — | — | |
| Total other income, net | 24 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 17 | |
| Net loss | −23 | −34 | −26 | −21 | −12 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment, including reclassifications | — | 195,000 | — | — | — | |
| Total comprehensive loss | −23 | −34 | −26 | −21 | −12 | |
| Net loss per share, basic (in dollars per share) | −0.32 | −0.86 | −0.86 | −0.91 | −3.13 | |
| Net loss per share, diluted (in dollars per share) | −0.32 | −0.86 | −0.86 | −0.91 | −3.13 | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) | 73 | 40 | 30 | 24 | 5 | |
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) | 73 | 40 | 30 | 24 | 5 |
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 | 37 | 25 | 30 | 42 | 55 | |
| Grant receivables | 10 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Restricted cash equivalents | 190,000 | — | — | — | — | |
| Total current assets | 48 | 30 | 34 | 48 | 59 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 93,000 | 181,000 | 284,000 | 233,000 | 145,000 | |
| Right-of-use assets, operating leases | 306,000 | 498,000 | 657,000 | 813,000 | — | |
| Total assets | 48 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 59 | |
| Accounts payable | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| Accrued expenses | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Deferred grant income, current | 367,000 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 753,000 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 136,000 | 193,000 | 174,000 | 149,000 | — | |
| Other current liabilities | 307,000 | 279,000 | 544,000 | 634,000 | 1 | |
| Total current liabilities | 14 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
| Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 195,000 | 342,000 | 520,000 | 695,000 | — | |
| Total liabilities | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 88,904,161 and 59,854,877 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 90,000 | 60,000 | 32,000 | 29,000 | 22,000 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 233 | 194 | 166 | 156 | 145 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −199 | −175 | −141 | −115 | −94 | |
| Total stockholders' equity | 34 | 19 | 24 | 40 | 51 | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | 48 | 30 | 35 | 50 | 59 |
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 | 36,000 | 107,000 | 96,000 | 83,000 | 93,000 | |
| Equity-based compensation | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | 192,000 | 159,000 | 156,000 | 152,000 | — | |
| Realized loss on sale of property and equipment | 41,000 | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant receivables | −7 | −1 | 2 | −2 | −1 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1 | 2 | 2 | −1 | 21,000 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 4 | 2 | 2 | −749,000 | — | |
| Deferred grant income and other liabilities | −699,000 | −635,000 | −2 | 3 | 501,000 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | −204,000 | −159,000 | −150,000 | −121,000 | — | |
| Net cash used in operating activities | −25 | −28 | −16 | −19 | −4 | |
| Payments for property and equipment | — | −4,000 | −147,000 | −171,000 | −27,000 | |
| Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 9,000 | — | — | — | — | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | 9,000 | −4,000 | −147,000 | −171,000 | −27,000 | |
| Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options | 71,000 | 82,000 | — | 2 | 276,000 | |
| Payment of employee withholding taxes on vested restricted stock units | −164,000 | −128,000 | — | — | — | |
| Payments on loan payable | −353,000 | −739,000 | −811,000 | −1 | −268,000 | |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 37 | 24 | 5 | 6 | 53 | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash equivalents | 12 | −5 | −12 | −13 | 50 | |
| Prepayment of insurance through third-party financing | 381,000 | 475,000 | 721,000 | 838,000 | 1 |