Summary by Futu AI
XORTX Therapeutics reported financial results for Q3 2024, ending September 30. The company's cash position stood at $2.3M, down from $3.4M at 2023 year-end. Net loss for the quarter was $587,011, an improvement from $1.3M in Q3 2023. R&D expenses decreased significantly to $34,741 from $569,713 YoY.In February and March 2024, XORTX raised $2M through a private placement of 899,717 units at CAD $3 per unit. Each unit included one common share and one warrant exercisable at CAD $4.50 for two years. The company also extended its office lease to May 2025.Post quarter-end, on October 18, XORTX closed a $1.5M registered direct offering and concurrent private placement, issuing units consisting of common shares or pre-funded warrants, plus warrants exercisable at $2.18 for five years. Proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes as the company advances its kidney disease therapies.