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Nuvalent Announces Key Program and Business Updates, Strengthening Foundation for Global Leadership in ROS1- and ALK-positive NSCLCMay 27, 2026 6:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) New Drug Application for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC accepted for filing with Priority Review by the FDA with PDUFA target action date of November 27, 2026Veteran biopharmaceutical executive, Georg Pirmin Meyer, M.D., joins as Chief International Officer to lead Nuvalent's global expansion strategyCAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced the acceptance of its New Drug Application (NDA) for neladalkib for filing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has granted the application Priority Review and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of November 27, 2026. The company further announced that Georg Pirmin Meyer, M.D., has joined the company as Chief International Officer. "With today's announcement, New Drug Applications for both zidesamtinib and neladalkib in TKI pre-treated populations are now under review with the FDA, and TKI-naïve expansion strategies are underway," said James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Nuvalent. "Our U.S. commercial and medical affairs teams are in place and focused on establishing the strong foundational systems and infrastructure required to effectively deliver on multiple synergistic launches in biomarker-driven NSCLC."Dr. Porter continued, "Nuvalent's commitment to patients is global, and we are thrilled to welcome Georg Pirmin as we develop an international strategy with the goal of delivering new medicines beyond the U.S. His proven track record of establishing global operations and strategic partnerships that maximize patient access will be instrumental in realizing the full potential for Patient Impact with our parallel-lead programs.""Nuvalent presents a unique near-term opportunity to advance multiple potential best-in-class product candidates for patients with cancer, backed by robust clinical experience demonstrating clear global medical need and enthusiasm," said Dr. Meyer. "I am excited to join at this pivotal moment and to partner with the team to realize our shared vision of global leadership in ROS1- and ALK-positive NSCLC."Neladalkib NDA Accepted for Filing with Priority Review The U.S. FDA has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor, in tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The application has been granted Priority Review and assigned a PDUFA target action date of November 27, 2026.The submission is based on data in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC treated with neladalkib in the global, registration-directed ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial. These data, along with preliminary data for TKI-naïve patients, will be shared during an oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 29 – June 2, 2026, in Chicago.Georg Pirmin Meyer, M.D. Joins as Chief International OfficerIn this newly created role, Dr. Meyer will be responsible for spearheading Nuvalent's international expansion strategy and establishing the company's presence in key markets outside the U.S.Dr. Meyer brings extensive expertise in global commercial strategy, market access, product launches, and business development across major international markets. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, International at Blueprint Medicines, where he held full P&L accountability for international operations. In this role, Dr. Meyer led the European market preparation and successful launches of Ayvakit® (avapritinib) across three indications, while building and scaling a cross-functional team spanning nine European countries. Prior to Blueprint Medicines, Dr. Meyer served as General Manager, Germany at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he held full P&L responsibility for the German market, scaled commercial operations for four marketed orphan disease products, and drove uncompromising market access strategies including HTA submissions and complex price negotiations. Earlier in his career, he held progressive global commercial operational roles at Amgen and Sanofi, establishing a strong foundation in biopharmaceutical commercialization. Dr. Meyer received his M.D. from the University of Freiburg, Germany and the University of Innsbruck, Austria.About Neladalkib
Neladalkib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ALK-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ALK inhibitors. Neladalkib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to first-, second-, and third-generation ALK inhibitors, including tumors with single or compound treatment-emergent ALK mutations such as G1202R. In addition, neladalkib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ALK inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on data in tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global registrational ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC. The application has been granted Priority Review and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of November 27, 2026. Neladalkib has received breakthrough therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.About the ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial
The ALKOVE-1 trial (NCT05384626) is a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical trial for patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors. The completed Phase 1 portion enrolled ALK-positive NSCLC patients who previously received at least one ALK TKI, or patients with other ALK-positive solid tumors who had been previously treated or for whom no satisfactory standard of care exists. The Phase 1 portion of the trial was designed to evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of neladalkib, with additional objectives including determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), characterization of the pharmacokinetic profile, and evaluation of preliminary anti-tumor activity. The global, single arm, open label Phase 2 portion is designed with registrational intent for TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC. Global enrollment in ALKOVE-1 remains ongoing for adult and adolescent patients with ALK-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC, and adolescent patients with ALK-positive NSCLC.About Zidesamtinib
Zidesamtinib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on results for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global registrational ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI. The application has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 TKIs and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC.About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data and other development and regulatory announcements; the clinical development programs for zidesamtinib and neladalkib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for the ARROS-1 and ALKOVE-1 trials their intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib and neladalkib; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our zidesamtinib product candidate; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; the success of our preparatory activities and strategy in connection with a potential commercial launch of one or more of our product candidates; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nuvalent-announces-key-program-and-business-updates-strengthening-foundation-for-global-leadership-in-ros1--and-alk-positive-nsclc-302782393.htmlSOURCE Nuvalent, Inc. Original: Nuvalent Announces Key Program and Business Updates, Strengthening Foundation for Global Leadership in ROS1- and ALK-positive NSCLC

Nuvalent Highlights Upcoming Data Presentations for Neladalkib and Zidesamtinib at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual MeetingMay 21, 2026 5:23 PM
PR Newswire (US) Presentation of pivotal data for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC from ALKOVE-1 trialTKI pre-treated data from ALKOVE-1 trial of neladalkib support recent NDA submission and ongoing investigation in Phase 3 ALKAZAR trial for TKI-naïve patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLCFirst presentation of encouraging preliminary data for zidesamtinib in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors other than NSCLC from ARROS-1 trialCAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today highlighted pivotal data for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor, in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the global, single-arm ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, and preliminary data in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors other than NSCLC from the global, single-arm ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial of zidesamtinib, an investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, to be presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 29 – June 2, 2026, in Chicago.  "The pivotal data for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC enabled our recent NDA submission to the FDA, and represent important progress toward our goal of offering a new treatment option for this patient population," said Christopher Turner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Nuvalent. "Collectively, these data as well as preliminary data from the TKI-naïve cohort of our ALKOVE-1 study are supportive of further investigation of neladalkib in the global Phase 3 ALKAZAR trial of neladalkib compared to alectinib for TKI-naïve ALK-positive NSCLC, a critical step towards our ultimate goal of moving neladalkib up the treatment paradigm. We look forward to sharing these data with the medical community during an oral presentation at ASCO, and are deeply grateful to the patients, caregivers, and investigators who have made this milestone possible.""These data build on the consistent characterization of neladalkib across preclinical and Phase 1 investigations," said Jessica J. Lin, M.D., Program Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and presenting author. "The data support neladalkib's potential to deliver on its design goals as an option for patients with ALK-positive NSCLC, including those whose disease progresses with brain metastases or resistance mutations, or who are unable to tolerate the currently available TKIs.""We also continue to progress the development of zidesamtinib, our ROS1-selective inhibitor, and are pleased to share the preliminary activity observed in patients with ROS1-positive cancers other than NSCLC," said Darlene Noci, A.L.M., Chief Development Officer of Nuvalent. "These data highlight zidesamtinib's potential for patients with ROS1-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC, and we believe reinforce the importance of widespread genomic testing. We continue to enroll adult and adolescent TKI-naïve and TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC in the global Phase 2 portion of our ARROS-1 study, and look forward to providing additional updates in the future."Pivotal Data for Neladalkib in TKI Pre-treated Patients with Advanced ALK-positive NSCLC from ALKOVE-1 Clinical TrialTitle: ALKOVE-1: Efficacy and safety of neladalkib in patients with advanced ALK+ NSCLC
Presenting Author: Jessica J. Lin, M.D.1
Abstract Number: 8503
Oral Session Title: Lung Cancer—Non-Small Cell Metastatic
Presentation Date and Time: May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM CDT
Location: Hall D2 The pivotal data to be presented, initially announced in November 2025, are from TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC treated with neladalkib in the global, registration-directed ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial. In this population, neladalkib demonstrated encouraging overall activity, including intracranial responses, the ability to address key drivers of disease progression, and a generally well-tolerated safety profile consistent with its ALK-selective, TRK-sparing design. These data served as the foundation for the company's New Drug Application (NDA) submission, announced in April 2026, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC.Preliminary Data for Zidesamtinib in Patients with Advanced ROS1-positive Solid Tumors Other than NSCLC from ARROS-1 Clinical TrialTitle: Zidesamtinib efficacy and safety in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors other than NSCLC in the ARROS-1 study
Presenting Author: Benjamin Solomon, M.D., Ph.D.2
Abstract Number: 3108
Poster Session Title: Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology
Session Date and Time: May 30, 2026, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM CDT 
Location: Hall A
Poster Board Number: 245Preliminary data are reported for 15 response-evaluable patients enrolled across 10 solid tumor types outside of NSCLC in the Phase 1 and Phase 2 portions of the ARROS-1 clinical trial as of a data cutoff date of September 22, 2025. The majority (12/15) of patients received the recommended Phase 2 dose of 100 mg once daily. Patients were refractory to standard-of-care therapies (60%, 9/15) or were previously treated with a ROS1 TKI (40%, 6/15), and 73% (11/15) of patients had received prior chemotherapy.Among all patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors treated with zidesamtinib, an objective response rate of 40% (6/15) was observed, with responses seen for ROS1 TKI-naïve patients refractory to standard-of-care therapies, and for those who had received a prior ROS1 TKI. As of the data cutoff date, four of the six responders remained on treatment with zidesamtinib. Three case studies support zidesamtinib's potential in a range of treatment settings:Treatment ongoing for approximately 42 months with partial response in a TKI pre-treated patient with an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor;Treatment ongoing for approximately 13 months with partial response in a TKI-naïve patient with metastatic colorectal cancer previously treated with standard of care chemotherapy; and,Treatment ongoing for approximately 19 months with partial response in a TKI-naïve patient with cholangiocarcinoma previously treated with standard of care chemotherapy.Among these 15 patients, zidesamtinib was observed to be generally well-tolerated with only one dose reduction due to treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) and no discontinuations due to TRAEs or treatment-emergent adverse events as of the data cutoff date. The preliminary overall safety profile was consistent with its ROS1-selective, TRK-sparing design, and with previously reported data.Enrollment is ongoing in the global Phase 2 cohort of the ARROS-1 trial for adult and adolescent patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors other than NSCLC.1 Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA; 2 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaAbout Neladalkib 
Neladalkib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ALK-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ALK inhibitors. Neladalkib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to first-, second-, and third-generation ALK inhibitors, including tumors with single or compound treatment-emergent ALK mutations such as G1202R. In addition, neladalkib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ALK inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy. Neladalkib has received breakthrough therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.About Zidesamtinib
Zidesamtinib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on results for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global, single-arm, registrational ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI. The application has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 TKIs and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC.About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data announcements and FDA product approvals; the clinical development programs for neladalkib and zidesamtinib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design and enrollment of the ALKOVE-1, ARROS-1, and ALKAZAR trials, including intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including neladalkib and zidesamtinib; the implications of data readouts and presentations; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: risks that Nuvalent may not fully enroll its clinical trials or that enrollment will take longer than expected; unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies or clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our product candidates; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nuvalent-highlights-upcoming-data-presentations-for-neladalkib-and-zidesamtinib-at-the-2026-american-society-of-clinical-oncology-annual-meeting-302779598.htmlSOURCE Nuvalent, Inc. Original: Nuvalent Highlights Upcoming Data Presentations for Neladalkib and Zidesamtinib at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

Nuvalent Highlights Recent Pipeline Progress, Reiterates Key Anticipated Milestones, and Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsMay 7, 2026 6:30 AM
PR Newswire (US) NDA submitted for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC NDA for zidesamtinib in TKI pre-treated advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC under FDA review with PDUFA target action date of September 18, 2026Submission for potential label expansion of zidesamtinib in TKI-naïve advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC planned for the second half of 2026Strengthened leadership team with key internal promotionsCAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today outlined pipeline progress, reiterated key anticipated milestones, and reported first quarter 2026 financial results. "The forward momentum continues at Nuvalent, with both of our parallel-lead programs advancing toward key US regulatory milestones and the opportunity to bring our first new medicine to patients this year," said James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Nuvalent. "We recently submitted our NDA for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated ALK-positive NSCLC and are continuing to build our commercial infrastructure in preparation for a potential US launch of zidesamtinib in TKI pre-treated ROS1-positive NSCLC, if approved."Dr. Porter continued, "Beyond these initial opportunities, we remain focused on progressing our label expansion strategies for ROS1- and ALK-positive NSCLC, as well as our earlier-stage pipeline, with the goal of driving meaningful, long-term impact in NSCLC and beyond. Through these efforts, we believe we are well positioned to realize our vision of becoming a sustainable biotechnology company capable of designing, developing and delivering precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer."Recent Pipeline Achievements and Anticipated MilestonesROS1 ProgramThe New Drug Application (NDA) for zidesamtinib, an investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, is under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received at least 1 prior ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Nuvalent continues to advance commercial preparations ahead of an anticipated U.S. commercial launch of zidesamtinib in 2026, pending FDA review.Nuvalent plans to submit data to the FDA to support a potential label expansion of zidesamtinib in TKI-naïve patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC in the second half of 2026.Nuvalent presented new clinical and preclinical data for zidesamtinib during poster sessions at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026, including:Clinical data from a subgroup of patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC in the ARROS-1 clinical trial who had been previously treated with the dual TRK/ROS1 TKIs repotrectinib and/or taletrectinib. Treatment with zidesamtinib resulted in clinically meaningful activity in this heavily pre-treated subgroup, including activity in tumors with the ROS1 G2032R resistance mutation and intracranial complete responses for patients with CNS disease. These results indicate that ROS1-positive NSCLC tumors may remain ROS1-dependent beyond treatment with repotrectinib or taletrectinib.Preclinical analyses supporting the potential for differentiation of the brain penetrance and intracranial ROS1 G2032R antitumor activity of zidesamtinib compared to the dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors repotrectinib and taletrectinib. Among these three ROS1 TKIs, zidesamtinib demonstrated the highest in vitro measures of brain penetrance, most sustained intracranial efficacy in a mouse ROS1 G2032R brain tumor model, and efficacy after progressive disease on earlier-line taletrectinib treatment in a mouse ROS1 G2032R brain tumor model. Data demonstrating that switching from repotrectinib to zidesamtinib resulted in more sustained tumor suppression in the same preclinical model have been previously reported.1The company also plans to present preliminary data from the ongoing ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial of zidesamtinib in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors outside of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) during a poster session at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 29 – June 2, 2026, in Chicago.1Tangpeerachaikul et al. Annals of Oncology 2024; 35(2):S217.ALK ProgramNuvalent submitted an NDA for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor, in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC to the FDA. The application is based on data in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC treated with neladalkib in the global, registration-directed ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial. In this population, neladalkib demonstrated encouraging overall activity, including intracranial responses, the ability to address key drivers of disease progression, and a generally well-tolerated safety profile consistent with its ALK-selective, TRK-sparing design. The company plans to present pivotal data for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC from the ALKOVE-1 study, in addition to preliminary data for TKI-naïve patients, during an oral presentation at the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting.Enrollment is ongoing in ALKAZAR, the company's global Phase 3 randomized, controlled trial designed to evaluate neladalkib for the treatment of patients with TKI-naïve ALK-positive NSCLC. Patients are randomized 1:1 to receive neladalkib or alectinib, a front-line standard of care, reflecting input from collaborating physician-scientists and alignment with global regulatory agencies. The company expects to continue to progress the ALKAZAR trial throughout 2026.HER2 ProgramEnrollment is ongoing in the HEROEX-1 Phase 1a/1b clinical trial evaluating the overall safety and tolerability of NVL-330 for pre-treated patients with HER2-altered NSCLC. Additional objectives include determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose, characterization of NVL-330's pharmacokinetic profile, and preliminary evaluation of anti-tumor activity. The company expects to continue to progress the HEROEX-1 trial throughout 2026.Discovery Research ProgramsNuvalent continues to make progress across its discovery research programs and expects to disclose a new development candidate by year-end 2026.Recent Leadership PromotionsBenjamin Lane, Ph.D., Promoted to Chief Technology Operations Officer: Ben joined Nuvalent in 2020, bringing more than 20 years of experience focused on the development of pre-clinical through commercial programs at both large and small biotech companies. Most recently, Ben served as Senior Director, Process Chemistry at Agios Pharmaceuticals where he led the process chemistry group and was responsible for pre-clinical to commercial drug substance development and manufacturing, including for the mitapivat program (now marketed as AQVESME™ and PYRUKYND®). Prior to Agios, Ben served in various drug development leadership roles at Infinity Pharmaceuticals and Biogen.Kirsten Duncan, Pharm.D., Promoted to Vice President, Medical Affairs: Kirsten joined Nuvalent in 2024, bringing more than 25 years of experience across biopharma, with a focus on oncology strategy and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining Nuvalent, Kirsten spent more than five years at Pfizer, most recently as Director, Thoracic Oncology, where she led global medical affairs strategy across the lung cancer franchise. Prior to Pfizer, Kirsten served in various medical affairs leadership roles at Arivale, Percolation Communications, Duncan Communications, and OnCare.  Upcoming EventsTD Cowen 7th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit: Management will be participating in a virtual fireside chat on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET.2026 Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York: Management will be participating in a fireside chat on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:40 a.m. ET.A live webcast of each fireside chat will be available in the Investors section of Nuvalent's website at www.nuvalent.com, and will be archived for 30 days following the conference.First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsCash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $1.3 billion as of March 31, 2026. Nuvalent continues to believe that its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operations into 2029.R&D Expenses: Research and development (R&D) expenses were $83.6 million for the first quarter of 2026.G&A Expenses: General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $35.8 million for the first quarter of 2026.Net Loss: Net loss was $109.3 million for the first quarter of 2026.About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; Nuvalent's estimated cash runway; the expected timing of potential new product candidate announcements, clinical trial initiations, data presentations, FDA submissions, product approvals and commercial launch; the clinical development programs for zidesamtinib, neladalkib and NVL-330; the potential clinical effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design, timing and enrollment of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for ALKOVE-1 its intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib, neladalkib and NVL-330 and expectations regarding Nuvalent's discovery pipeline; Nuvalent's potential commercialization of its product candidates, if approved; the implications of data readouts and presentations; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: risks that Nuvalent may not fully enroll its clinical trials or that enrollment will take longer than expected; unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of zidesamtinib or neladalkib; risks that Nuvalent may not achieve the goals and milestones set forth in its OnTarget 2026 operating plan; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations, including the ARROS-1, ALKOVE-1, ALKAZAR and HEROEX-1 trials; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025Operating expenses


Research and development$                     83,608
$                     74,418General and administrative35,799
20,394Total operating expenses119,407
94,812Loss from operations(119,407)
(94,812)Other income (expense)


Change in fair value of related party revenue share liability(2,570)
(1,430)Interest income and other income (expense), net12,866
11,817Total other income (expense), net10,296
10,387Loss before income taxes(109,111)
(84,425)Income tax provision168
157Net loss $                (109,279)
$                  (84,582)Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$                      (1.39)
$                      (1.18)Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted78,670,371
71,607,546 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA(In thousands)(Unaudited)




March 31,
December 31,
2026
2025Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities$            1,287,476
$                1,371,952Working capital$            1,226,886
$                1,301,255Total assets$            1,331,148
$                1,412,705Total liabilities$               156,781
$                   164,366Total stockholders' equity$            1,174,367
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Nuvalent to Present Pivotal Data from ALKOVE-1 Trial of Neladalkib in TKI Pre-treated Advanced ALK-positive NSCLC at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual MeetingApril 21, 2026 10:32 AM
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Company to also present preliminary data for zidesamtinib in advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC from the global ARROS-1 trial CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced that pivotal data for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor, in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) from the global ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, in addition to preliminary data for TKI-naïve patients, will be presented during an oral presentation at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 29 – June 2, 2026, in Chicago. 







Additionally, preliminary data in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC from the global ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial of zidesamtinib, an investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, will be presented during a poster session.Details of the presentations are as follows:Title: ALKOVE-1: Efficacy and safety of neladalkib in patients with advanced ALK+ NSCLC
Presenting Author: Jessica J. Lin, M.D.1
Abstract Number: 8503
Oral Session Title: Lung Cancer—Non-Small Cell Metastatic
Presentation Date and Time: May 29, 2026, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM CDT
Location: Hall D2  Title: Zidesamtinib efficacy and safety in patients with advanced ROS1-positive solid tumors other than NSCLC in the ARROS-1 study
Presenting Author: Benjamin Solomon, M.D., Ph.D.2
Abstract Number: 3108
Poster Session Title: Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology
Session Date and Time: May 30, 2026, 1:30 PM-4:30 PM CDT  
Location: Hall A
Poster Board Number: 2451 Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA; 2 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia About Neladalkib
Neladalkib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ALK-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ALK inhibitors. Neladalkib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to first-, second-, and third-generation ALK inhibitors, including tumors with single or compound treatment-emergent ALK mutations such as G1202R. In addition, neladalkib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ALK inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy. Neladalkib has received breakthrough therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.About Zidesamtinib
Zidesamtinib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on results for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global registrational ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI. The application has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 TKIs and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC. About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data announcements; the clinical development programs for zidesamtinib and neladalkib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for the ARROS-1 trial its intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib and neladalkib; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our zidesamtinib product candidate; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.



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New Clinical and Preclinical Data for Investigational Candidate Zidesamtinib Presented at AACR Annual Meeting 2026April 17, 2026 4:01 PM
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Zidesamtinib demonstrated meaningful clinical activity in subset of TKI pre-treated ROS1-positive NSCLC patients from ARROS-1 trial previously treated with repotrectinib or taletrectinib, including in those with CNS disease or ROS1 resistance mutationsPreclinical data support differentiated brain penetrance and intracranial activity as compared to repotrectinib and taletrectinibCAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced new clinical and preclinical data for zidesamtinib, an investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, to be presented during poster sessions at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026 being held April 17-22 in San Diego.







"The strong patient enrollment in our ARROS-1 trial has reflected meaningful investigator enthusiasm for zidesamtinib's profile and generated a robust data set that enables deep characterization of its activity for patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC beyond our initial pivotal data presentation," said James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Nuvalent. "We're highly encouraged by these clinical data for patients previously treated with repotrectinib or taletrectinib in our ARROS-1 trial, which we believe further reinforce the medical needs that remain for patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC despite the availability of new treatment options.""Zidesamtinib demonstrated clinically meaningful activity in this heavily pre-treated subgroup, including activity in tumors with the ROS1 G2032R resistance mutation and intracranial complete responses for patients with CNS disease. Importantly, this indicates that ROS1-positive NSCLC tumors may remain ROS1-dependent beyond treatment with repotrectinib or taletrectinib and we believe supports the potential for zidesamtinib, if approved, to provide a clinically meaningful treatment option for patients who have exhausted available therapies," said Christopher Turner, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Nuvalent. "Furthermore, these clinical findings are consistent with the improved preclinical brain penetrance and intracranial ROS1 G2032R antitumor activity of zidesamtinib compared to repotrectinib and taletrectinib, and continue to support the potential for a differentiated clinical profile in earlier lines of therapy."The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI, and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Pending FDA review, Nuvalent anticipates U.S. commercial launch of zidesamtinib in 2026. Additionally, the company plans to submit data to the FDA to support a potential label expansion of zidesamtinib in TKI-naïve patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC in the second half of 2026.New Clinical Data for Zidesamtinib in Subset of TKI Pre-treated Patients in ARROS-1 TrialTitle: Zidesamtinib in Patients with ROS1+ NSCLC Previously Treated with Repotrectinib or Taletrectinib
Presenting Author: Geoffrey Liu, M.Sc., M.D.1
Abstract Number: CT248
Session Title: Phase II Clinical Trials
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Poster Section 50
Poster Board Number: 13Zidesamtinib is being evaluated in ARROS-1, a first-in-human, single-arm Phase 1/2 clinical trial in patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors. Clinical data presented are from a subgroup of patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC in ARROS-1 who had been previously treated with the dual TRK/ROS1 TKIs repotrectinib and/or taletrectinib. No available ROS1 TKIs have demonstrated activity in this heavily pre-treated population.Patients received at least 1 dose of zidesamtinib at 100 mg QD as of a data cut-off date of September 22, 2025. The population for this analysis was unique and heavily pre-treated:46 efficacy-evaluable patients had received prior repotrectinib, 19 had received prior taletrectinib, and 3 had previously received both;85% (39/46) of repotrectinib-treated patients and 89% (17/19) of taletrectinib-treated patients had received ≥2 prior ROS1 TKIs;63% (29/46) of repotrectinib-treated patients and 53% (10/53) of taletrectinib-treated patients had received prior chemotherapy;Active CNS disease was assessed by BICR in 46% (21/46) of repotrectinib-treated patients and 53% (10/19) of taletrectinib-treated patients at baseline; andSecondary ROS1 resistance mutations were reported in 35% (16/46) of repotrectinib-treated patients and 42% (8/19) of taletrectinib-treated patients, with a ROS1 G2032R mutation identified in 26% (12/46) and 21% (4/19), respectively.Treatment with zidesamtinib resulted in clinically meaningful activity in this population, including in patients with the ROS1 G2032R resistance mutation and those with CNS disease. As of the data cut-off date:Efficacy Parameter 
(RECIST v1.1, BICR)Prior repotrectinibaPrior taletrectinibbORR, % (n/n)[95% CI]41% (19/46) [27, 57]47% (9/19)[24, 71]CR, n (%)7% (3/46) c 5% (1/19)mDOR, months d[95% CI]15.7[5.6, NE]NR[5.2, NE]ROS1 G2032R resistance mutationORR, % (n/n)[95% CI]67% (8/12) [35, 90]50% (2/4) e[7, 93]CR, n (%)8% (1/12)0 %mDOR, months d[95% CI]15.7[3.5, NE]NR[NE, NE]Intracranial Activity fIC-ORR, % (n/n)[95% CI]44% (8/18)[22, 69]71% (5/7)[29, 96]IC-CR, n (%)11% (2/18)43% (3/7)mIC-DOR, months d[95% CI]NR[5.2, NE]NR[5.2, NE]IC-DOR ≥6 months d86%[33, 98]80%[20, 97]BICR, blinded independent central review; CI, confidence interval; CR, complete response; IC, intracranial;
IC-DOR, intracranial duration of response; mDOR, median duration of response; NE, not estimable; NR, not
reached; ORR, objective response rate.a Prior repotrectinib ± other ROS1 TKIs and/or chemotherapy.b Prior taletrectinib ± other ROS1 TKIs and/or chemotherapy.c Includes one single time-point CR pending confirmation in an ongoing patient who previously experienced
confirmed PR.d Kaplan-Meier estimates. e Responses also observed in pts with ROS1 D2033N (n=1) and L2086F (n=1).f Includes patients with measurable (≥5mm) CNS lesions by BICR at baseline.The safety profile of zidesamtinib in this population was consistent with the previously reported safety results from ARROS-1 for patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC, including low rates of dose reductions and treatment discontinuations, and the avoidance of TRK-related neurologic adverse events.New Preclinical Data for ZidesamtinibTitle: Zidesamtinib Has Differentiated Preclinical Brain Penetrance and Intracranial Activity Compared to Other ROS1 Inhibitors
Presenting Author: Anupong Tangpeerachaikul, Ph.D.2
Abstract Number: LB366
Session Title: Late-Breaking Research: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics 3
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Poster Section 53
Poster Board Number: 23Data presented are from preclinical analyses of the brain penetrance and intracranial ROS1 G2032R antitumor activity of zidesamtinib compared to the dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors repotrectinib and taletrectinib.3Among the three ROS1 TKIs, all of which have reported activity against the ROS1 G2032R mutation, zidesamtinib demonstrated:Highest cell permeability in MDCK-MDR1 cell lines and highest brain-to-plasma partitioning in rats, supporting zidesamtinib's potential for high brain penetrance;Most sustained intracranial efficacy in a mouse ROS1 G2032R brain tumor model, with all mice surviving to study end; and,Efficacy after progressive disease on earlier-line taletrectinib treatment in a mouse ROS1 G2032R brain tumor model. Data demonstrating that switching from repotrectinib to zidesamtinib resulted in more sustained tumor suppression in the same preclinical model have been previously reported.41 Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;
2 Nuvalent, Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA; 
3 Head-to-head clinical studies comparing zidesamtinib with other treatments have not been conducted. Data presented are from preclinical studies, and no clinical conclusions can be drawn.
4Tangpeerachaikul et al. Annals of Oncology 2024; 35(2):S217.About Zidesamtinib
Zidesamtinib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on results for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global registrational ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI. The application has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 TKIs and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC.About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data announcements, regulatory submissions, product approvals and commercial launch; the clinical development program for zidesamtinib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for the ARROS-1 trial its intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our zidesamtinib product candidate; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.



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Original: New Clinical and Preclinical Data for Investigational Candidate Zidesamtinib Presented at AACR Annual Meeting 2026

Nuvalent Announces Submission of New Drug Application to FDA for Neladalkib in TKI Pre-treated Advanced ALK-positive NSCLCApril 7, 2026 6:30 AM
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New Drug Application (NDA) based on data in TKI pre-treated patients from the global ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trialCAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced the submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the Company's NDA for neladalkib, an investigational ALK-selective inhibitor, in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC.







"The advancement of neladalkib from first clinical trial initiation to NDA submission in less than four years represents a remarkable pace in oncology drug development, underscoring the vigor and urgency our team brought to this program and our deep commitment to the ALK-positive NSCLC community," said Darlene Noci, A.L.M., Chief Development Officer at Nuvalent. "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the patients, families and investigators who have made this progress possible, and are committed to working closely with the FDA throughout the NDA review process toward our goal of bringing neladalkib to patients as quickly as possible."The application is based on data in TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC treated with neladalkib in the global, registration-directed ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial. In this population, neladalkib demonstrated encouraging overall activity, including intracranial responses, the ability to address key drivers of disease progression, and a generally well-tolerated safety profile consistent with its ALK-selective, TRK-sparing design. The company plans to share detailed results at a future medical meeting.Neladalkib has received breakthrough therapy designation from the FDA for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.About Neladalkib Neladalkib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ALK-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ALK inhibitors. Neladalkib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to first-, second-, and third-generation ALK inhibitors, including tumors with single or compound treatment-emergent ALK mutations such as G1202R. In addition, neladalkib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ALK inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy. Neladalkib has received breakthrough therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have been previously treated with 2 or more ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors and orphan drug designation for ALK-positive NSCLC.About the ALKOVE-1 Phase 1/2 Clinical TrialThe ALKOVE-1 trial (NCT05384626) is a first-in-human Phase 1/2 clinical trial for patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC and other solid tumors. The completed Phase 1 portion enrolled ALK-positive NSCLC patients who previously received at least one ALK TKI, or patients with other ALK-positive solid tumors who had been previously treated or for whom no satisfactory standard of care exists. The Phase 1 portion of the trial was designed to evaluate the overall safety and tolerability of neladalkib, with additional objectives including determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D), characterization of the pharmacokinetic profile, and evaluation of preliminary anti-tumor activity. The global, single arm, open label Phase 2 portion is designed with registrational intent for TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC. Global enrollment in ALKOVE-1 remains ongoing for adult and adolescent patients with ALK-positive solid tumors outside of NSCLC, and adolescent patients with ALK-positive NSCLC.About NuvalentNuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data announcements and FDA product approvals; the clinical development program for neladalkib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design and enrollment of the ALKOVE-1 trial; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including neladalkib; the implications of data readouts and presentations; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: risks that Nuvalent may not fully enroll its clinical trials or that enrollment will take longer than expected; unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies or clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our product candidates; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.



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Nuvalent to Present New Preclinical and Clinical Data for Zidesamtinib, an Investigational ROS1-Selective Inhibitor, at AACR Annual Meeting 2026March 17, 2026 5:15 PM
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced the presentation of new data for zidesamtinib, an investigational ROS1-selective inhibitor, during two poster presentations at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026, being held April 17-22 in San Diego. The posters will highlight clinical data from a subset of TKI pre-treated patients with ROS1-positive NSCLC treated in the ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial and preclinical data further characterizing zidesamtinib's brain penetrance and intracranial activity.







Details of the poster presentations are as follows:Title: Zidesamtinib in Patients with ROS1+ NSCLC Previously Treated with Repotrectinib or Taletrectinib
Presenting Author: Geoffrey Liu, M.Sc., M.D.1
Abstract Number: CT248
Session Title: Phase II Clinical Trials
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Poster Section 50
Poster Board Number: 13Title: Zidesamtinib Has Differentiated Preclinical Brain Penetrance and Intracranial Activity Compared to Other ROS1 Inhibitors
Presenting Author: Anupong Tangpeerachaikul, Ph.D.2
Abstract Number: LB366
Session Title: Late-Breaking Research: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics 3
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:00-5:00 p.m. PT
Location: Poster Section 53
Poster Board Number: 231 Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; 2 Nuvalent, Inc., Cambridge, MA, USAAbout Zidesamtinib
Zidesamtinib is an investigational, brain-penetrant, ROS1-selective inhibitor created with the aim to overcome limitations observed with currently available ROS1 inhibitors. Zidesamtinib is designed to remain active in tumors that have developed resistance to currently available ROS1 inhibitors, including tumors with treatment-emergent ROS1 mutations such as G2032R. In addition, zidesamtinib is designed for central nervous system (CNS) penetrance to improve treatment options for patients with brain metastases, and to avoid inhibition of the structurally related tropomyosin receptor kinase (TRK) family. Together, these characteristics have the potential to avoid TRK-related CNS adverse events seen with dual TRK/ROS1 inhibitors and to drive deep, durable responses for patients across all lines of therapy.Based on results for tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) pre-treated patients with advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) enrolled in the global registrational ARROS-1 Phase 1/2 clinical trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing Nuvalent's NDA submission for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive NSCLC who received at least 1 prior ROS1 TKI. The application has been assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Zidesamtinib has received breakthrough therapy designation for the treatment of patients with ROS1-positive metastatic NSCLC who have been previously treated with 2 or more ROS1 TKIs and orphan drug designation for ROS1-positive NSCLC. About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; the expected timing of data announcements; the clinical development program for zidesamtinib; the potential benefits and effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for the ARROS-1 trial its intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of our zidesamtinib product candidate; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.



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Nuvalent Outlines Recent Pipeline Progress, Reiterates Key Anticipated Milestones, and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsFebruary 26, 2026 6:30 AM
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Commercial preparations well underway to support potential U.S. launch of zidesamtinib in TKI pre-treated advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC population, pending FDA review; PDUFA target action date of September 18, 2026NDA submission for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated advanced ALK-positive NSCLC population planned for the first half of 2026Submission for potential label expansion of zidesamtinib in TKI-naïve advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC population planned for the second half of 2026Strong financial position with operating runway anticipated into 2029CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today outlined pipeline progress, reiterated key anticipated milestones, and reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results.







"As we advance toward the culmination of our OnTarget 2026 operating plan with a first potential FDA approval targeted for later this year, our focus remains on applying the disciplined, patient-centric approach that has enabled rapid progress in discovery and development across our pipeline towards building the capabilities needed to effectively deliver new medicines to patients," said James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Nuvalent. "We are executing against our initial registration paths for zidesamtinib and neladalkib in TKI pre-treated patients and are well underway with launch readiness efforts to ensure we have the commercial infrastructure in place to deliver these medicines to patients, if approved. In parallel, we continue to pursue label expansion opportunities for TKI-naïve patients towards our goal of bringing new therapies to all patients with ROS1-positive or ALK-positive NSCLC, and advance our earlier-stage and discovery programs. With a steady cadence of anticipated milestones across our pipeline in 2026 and a strong balance sheet, we believe we are positioned to become an enduring leader in precision oncology across the full continuum of discovery, development, and delivery, built to serve patients for years to come."Recent Pipeline Achievements and Anticipated 2026 MilestonesROS1 ProgramThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the New Drug Application (NDA) for zidesamtinib for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who received at least 1 prior ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), and assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of September 18, 2026. Pending FDA review, Nuvalent anticipates U.S. commercial launch of zidesamtinib in 2026.Nuvalent plans to submit data to the FDA to support a potential label expansion of zidesamtinib in TKI-naïve patients with advanced ROS1-positive NSCLC in the second half of 2026.ALK ProgramNuvalent completed its pre-NDA meeting with the FDA and aligned on a submission strategy for neladalkib in TKI pre-treated ALK-positive NSCLC. The company plans to move forward with an NDA submission of the data for TKI pre-treated patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC from the ALKOVE-1 study of neladalkib in the first half of 2026.Enrollment is ongoing in ALKAZAR, the company's global Phase 3 randomized, controlled trial designed to evaluate neladalkib for the treatment of TKI-naïve patients with advanced ALK-positive NSCLC. Patients are randomized 1:1 to receive neladalkib or alectinib, a front-line standard of care, reflecting input from collaborating physician-scientists and alignment with global regulatory agencies. The company expects to continue to progress the ALKAZAR trial throughout 2026.HER2 ProgramEnrollment is ongoing in the HEROEX-1 Phase 1a/1b clinical trial evaluating the overall safety and tolerability of NVL-330 for pre-treated patients with HER2-altered NSCLC. Additional objectives include determination of the recommended Phase 2 dose, characterization of NVL-330's pharmacokinetic profile, and preliminary evaluation of anti-tumor activity. The company expects to continue to progress the HEROEX-1 trial throughout 2026.Discovery Research ProgramsNuvalent continues to advance its discovery research programs and expects to disclose a new development candidate by year-end 2026.Business HighlightsCompleted Successful Public Offering of Common Stock Raising $500.0 Million in Gross Proceeds: On November 20, 2025, Nuvalent closed an underwritten public offering of 4,950,496 shares of Class A common stock at a price to the public of $101.00 per share. The gross proceeds to Nuvalent from the offering were approximately $500.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses.Ron Squarer Appointed to Board of Directors: Nuvalent appointed Ron Squarer to its board of directors in December 2025. Mr. Squarer brings more than 30 years of proven leadership in oncology drug development and commercialization to the Nuvalent Board.Upcoming EventsTD Cowen 46th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston: Management will be participating in a fireside chat on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. ET.Leerink Global Healthcare Conference 2026 in Miami: Management will be participating in a fireside chat on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 2:20 p.m. ET.Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available in the Investors section of Nuvalent's website at www.nuvalent.com, and will be archived for 30 days following each conference.Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsCash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $1.4 billion as of December 31, 2025. Nuvalent continues to believe that its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operations into 2029.R&D Expenses: Research and development (R&D) expenses were $67.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $307.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.G&A Expenses: General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $34.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $107.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.Net Loss: Net loss was $118.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2025 and $425.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025.About Nuvalent
Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Nuvalent's strategy, business plans, and focus; Nuvalent's estimated cash runway; the expected timing of potential new product candidate announcements, clinical trial advancements, FDA submissions, product approvals and commercial launch, including the projections in our OnTarget 2026 operating plan; the clinical development programs for zidesamtinib, neladalkib and NVL-330; the potential clinical effects of Nuvalent's product development candidates; the design, timing and enrollment of Nuvalent's clinical trials, including for the ARROS-1, ALKOVE-1 and ALKAZAR trials their intended pivotal registration-directed design; the potential of Nuvalent's pipeline programs, including zidesamtinib, neladalkib and NVL-330 and expectations regarding Nuvalent's discovery pipeline; Nuvalent's potential commercialization of its product candidates, if approved; the implications of data readouts and presentations; timing and content of potential discussions with FDA; Nuvalent's research and development programs for the treatment of cancer; and risks and uncertainties associated with drug development. The words "may," "might," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "aim," "goal," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "seek," "predict," "future," "project," "potential," "continue," "target" or the negative of these terms and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Drug development and commercialization involve a high degree of risk, and only a small number of research and development programs result in commercialization of a product. You should not place undue reliance on these statements or the scientific data presented.Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation: risks that Nuvalent may not fully enroll its clinical trials or that enrollment will take longer than expected; unexpected concerns that may arise from additional data, analysis, or results obtained during preclinical studies and clinical trials; the risk that results of earlier clinical trials may not be predictive of the results of later-stage clinical trials; the risk that data from our clinical trials may not be sufficient to support registration and that Nuvalent may be required to conduct one or more additional studies or trials prior to seeking registration of zidesamtinib or neladalkib; risks that Nuvalent may not achieve the goals and milestones set forth in its OnTarget 2026 operating plan; the occurrence of adverse safety events; risks that the FDA may not approve our potential products on the timelines we expect, or at all; risks of unexpected costs, delays, or other unexpected hurdles; risks that Nuvalent may not be able to nominate drug candidates from its discovery programs; the direct or indirect impact of public health emergencies or global geopolitical circumstances on the timing and anticipated timing and results of Nuvalent's clinical trials, strategy, and future operations, including the ARROS-1, ALKOVE-1, ALKAZAR and HEROEX-1 trials; the timing and outcome of Nuvalent's planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and risks related to obtaining, maintaining, and protecting Nuvalent's intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Nuvalent's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025, as well as any prior and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Nuvalent's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Nuvalent explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)








Three Months Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024Operating expenses






Research and development$                  67,796
$                  69,423
$                306,970
$                217,774General and administrative34,432
16,876
107,337
62,594Total operating expenses102,228
86,299
414,307
280,368Loss from operations(102,228)
(86,299)
(414,307)
(280,368)Other income (expense)






Change in fair value of related party revenue share liability(27,940)
(1,340)
(55,220)
(17,940)Interest income and other income (expense), net11,614
13,047
44,735
38,316Total other income (expense), net(16,326)
11,707
(10,485)
20,376Loss before income taxes(118,554)
(74,592)
(424,792)
(259,992)Income tax provision151
171
585
764Net loss$             (118,705)
$               (74,763)
$             (425,377)
$              (260,756)Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$                   (1.58)
$                   (1.05)
$                   (5.85)
$                    (3.93)Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted75,119,584
71,156,489
72,686,749
66,408,807 SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA(In thousands)(Unaudited)




December 31,
2025
2024Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities$                    1,371,952
$                     1,118,302Working capital$                    1,301,255
$                     1,078,428Total assets$                    1,412,705
$                     1,141,752Total liabilities$                       164,366
$                          71,960Total stockholders' equity$                    1,248,339
$                     1,069,792



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Nuvalent to Participate in the Guggenheim Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026February 5, 2026 6:30 AM
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for clinically proven kinase targets in cancer, today announced that James Porter, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, and Alexandra Balcom, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat during the Guggenheim Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026 on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. ET in NYC.







A live webcast will be available in the Investors section of Nuvalent's website at www.nuvalent.com, and archived for 30 days following the presentation.About NuvalentNuvalent, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUVL) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on creating precisely targeted therapies for patients with cancer, designed to overcome the limitations of existing therapies for clinically proven kinase targets. Leveraging deep expertise in chemistry and structure-based drug design, we develop innovative small molecules that have the potential to overcome resistance, minimize adverse events, address brain metastases, and drive more durable responses. Nuvalent is advancing a robust pipeline with investigational candidates for ROS1-positive, ALK-positive, and HER2-altered non-small cell lung cancer, and multiple discovery-stage research programs.



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