Solvonis Therapeutic - Half-year Report
RNS Number : 3055B Solvonis Therapeutics PLC 30 September 2025 30 September 2025 Solvonis Therapeutics PLC Unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2025 Solvonis Therapeutics Plc (the "Company" or "Solvonis"), an innovative biotechnology company focused on co-developing therapeutics for mental health disorders, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June 2025. Chairman's Statement The first half of 2025 has been a period of significant progress for Solvonis. Most notably, we completed the acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences, a transformational step that broadened our pipeline, strengthened our team, and accelerated our strategy to become a leading CNS-focused biopharmaceutical platform. Alongside this, we advanced our R&D programmes across addiction, neuropsychiatry, and neurology. Highlights included the continued progression of SVN-001 in Alcohol Use Disorder, preparations for the next clinical stage of SVN-002 in the US, and the advancement of our AI-discovered preclinical candidate, SVN-SDN-014, which is targeted for PTSD. Together, these programmes represent a balanced portfolio spanning late-, mid- and early-stage development. Our focus remains firmly on executing this strategy: delivering clinical and regulatory milestones across our lead programmes, strengthening our discovery engine, and positioning Solvonis as a credible partner of choice for large pharma in CNS disorders. With the Awakn integration well underway and our discovery platform gaining momentum, the Board believes the Company is well placed to deliver material value for patients and shareholders alike. Key Financial Indicators · Cash and cash equivalents at period end were £1,719,000 (H1 2024: £27,000) · Loss before taxation for the period was £1,621,000 (H1 2024: £469,000) · The Group held net assets at period-end of £6,935,000 (31 December 2024: £3,084,000) · The Group held total assets at period-end of £9,545,000 (31 December 2024: £3,203,000) Risk factors The principal risks facing the Group remain broadly consistent with those set out in our 2024 Annual Report. While certain risk factors have evolved following the acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences, there have been no material changes. Shareholders are directed to the risk disclosures contained in the prospectus published in May 2025, which provides an updated overview of the Group's risk profile. On behalf of the Board, Dennis Purcell Chairman Solvonis Therapeutics plc Enquiries: Solvonis Therapeutics plc Anthony Tennyson, CEO & Executive Director anthony@solvonis.com Singer Capital Markets (Corporate Broker) Phil Davies +44 (0) 20 7496 3000 About Solvonis Therapeutics plc Solvonis Therapeutics plc (LSE: SVNS) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel medicines for addiction and mental health disorders. Headquartered in London and listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, Solvonis is advancing a differentiated pipeline of repurposed and novel compounds targeting high-burden neuropsychiatric conditions with significant unmet need. The Company's lead programmes address Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), conditions affecting over 80 million people across the UK, US, and EU4. Its lead asset, SVN-001, is currently in Phase 3 for severe AUD in Europe and the UK. SVN-002 is preparing for a Phase 2b trial in the US targeting moderate to severe AUD. Solvonis also has a preclinical PTSD programme leveraging novel serotonin-dopamine modulators designed to enhance pro-social behaviour and long-term outcomes. In addition, Solvonis is advancing an AI-supported discovery platform built on a proprietary CNS compound library, with initial focus on depression and stimulant use disorders. This initiative expands the Company's R&D pipeline into earlier-stage innovation while maintaining strategic focus on comorbid and underserved neuropsychiatric conditions. With a capital-efficient model, dual development strategy, and near-term partnering opportunities, Solvonis is positioned to generate value through innovation in neuropsychiatry. solvonis.com | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) SOLVONIS THERAPEUTICS PLC - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2025
| Note | Unaudited Six months to 30 Jun 2025 £'000 | Unaudited Six months to 30 Jun 2024 £'000 | |
| Continuing operations | |||
| Operational costs | - | (18) | |
| Administrative expenses | (1,617) | (526) | |
| Gain on deconsolidation | - | 139 | |
| Operating loss | (1,617) | (405) | |
| Finance costs | (4) | (64) | |
| Loss before taxation | (1,621) | (469) | |
| Income tax | - | - | |
| Loss for the period from continuing operations | (1,621) | (469) | |
| Loss from discontinuing operations | - | (157) | |
| Total loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent | (1,621) | (626) | |
| Other comprehensive income | |||
| Foreign currency translation | (115) | 76 | |
| Derecognition of foreign exchange reserve | - | (123) | |
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) for the year | (1,736) | (673) | |
| Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to equity holders of the parent | (1,736) | (673) | |
| Loss per share (p) | 4 | (0.055) | (0.38) |
| Note | Unaudited 30 Jun 2025 £'000 | Unaudited 30 Jun 2024 £'000 | Audited 31 Dec 2024 £'000 | |
| Non-current assets | ||||
| Intangible assets | 5 | 7,710 | 2,068 | 2,088 |
| Other non-current assets | - | - | 300 | |
| Total non-current assets | 7,710 | 2,068 | 2,388 | |
| Current assets | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,719 | 27 | 757 | |
| Trade and other receivables | 115 | 44 | 58 | |
| Total current assets | 1,834 | 71 | 815 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 9,545 | 2,139 | 3,203 | |
| Non-current liabilities | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 981 | - | - | |
| Total non-current liabilities | 981 | - | - | |
| Current liabilities | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 1,551 | 220 | 119 | |
| Loan note | 7 | 77 | 264 | - |
| Total current liabilities | 1,630 | 484 | 119 | |
| Total liabilities | 2,611 | 484 | 119 | |
| NET ASSETS | 6,935 | 1,655 | 3,084 | |
| Equity | ||||
| Issued share capital | 8 | 5,846 | 62 | 2,233 |
| Share premium | 8 | 9,143 | 7,093 | 7,362 |
| Share capital to issue | - | 358 | - | |
| Share based payments reserve | 9 | 1,737 | 1,233 | 1,544 |
| Capital reduction reserve | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Foreign exchange reserve Share based payments reserve | (115) | - | - | |
| Accumulated losses | (12,176) | (9,591) | (10,555) | |
| TOTAL EQUITY | 6,935 | 1,655 | 3,084 |
| Unaudited Six months to 30 Jun 2025 £'000 | Unaudited Six months to 30 Jun 2024 £'000 | ||
| Cash flow from operating activities | |||
| Loss before tax | (1,621) | (626) | |
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Depreciation - property, plant & equipment | - | 57 | |
| Finance expenses | 4 | 64 | |
| Share based payments | 193 | 7 | |
| Gain on deconsolidation | - | (139) | |
| Impairment of fixed asset | - | (57) | |
| Foreign exchange movements | (96) | 75 | |
| Changes in working capital: | |||
| Decrease in trade and other receivables | 5 | 34 | |
| Increase in trade and other payables | 501 | 123 | |
| Increase in inventories | - | 39 | |
| Net cash outflow from operating activities | (1,014) | (423) | |
| Cash flow from investing activities | |||
| Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary | 8 | - | |
| Repayments on right of use assets | - | (4) | |
| Disposed subsidiary cash balance | - | (13) | |
| Net cash outflow from investing activities | (8) | (17) | |
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||
| Net proceeds from issue of shares | 2,000 | 112 | |
| Share Issue Costs | (29) | - | |
| Proceeds from issue of convertible note | - | 200 | |
| Net cash inflow from financing activities | 1,971 | 312 | |
| Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 965 | (128) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 757 | 155 | |
| Foreign exchange impact on cash | (3) | - | |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | 1,719 | 27 | |
| Share capital | Shares to be issued | Share premium | Capital Reduction reserve | SBP reserve | Foreign exchange Reserve | Retained earnings | Total equity | |
| £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | |
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | 41 | 175 | 7,001 | 2,500 | 1,227 | 47 | (8,965) | 2,026 |
| Loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | - | (626) | (626) |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | 76 | - | 76 |
| Total comprehensive loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | 76 | (626) | (550) |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | ||||||||
| Shares issued during the period | 21 | 183 | 92 | - | - | - | - | 296 |
| Disposal of subsidiary | - | - | - | - | - | (123) | - | (123) |
| Employee options | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 6 |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | 21 | 183 | 92 | - | 6 | (123) | - | 179 |
| Balance at 30 June 2024 | 62 | 358 | 7,093 | 2,500 | 1,233 | - | (9,591) | 1,655 |
| Loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | - | (964) | (964) |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total comprehensive loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | - | (964) | (964) |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | ||||||||
| Shares issued in period | 2,172 | (358) | 269 | - | - | - | - | 2,083 |
| Employee options | - | - | - | - | 311 | - | - | 580 |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | 2,172 | (358) | 269 | - | 311 | - | - | - |
| Balance at 31 December 2024 | 2,233 | - | 7,362 | 2,500 | 1,544 | - | (10,555) | 3,084 |
| Loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | - | (1,621) | (1,621) |
| Other comprehensive income | - | - | - | - | - | (115) | - | (115) |
| Total comprehensive loss for period | - | - | - | - | - | (115) | (1,621) | (1,736) |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | ||||||||
| Shares issued in period | 1,538 | - | 462 | - | - | - | - | 2,000 |
| Shares issued on acquisition of subsidiary | 2,075 | - | 1,348 | - | - | - | - | 3,422 |
| Share issue costs | - | - | (29) | - | - | - | - | (29) |
| Release of SBP charges | - | - | - | - | 193 | - | - | 193 |
| Transactions with owners in own capacity | 3,613 | - | 1,781 | - | 193 | - | - | - |
| Balance at 30 June 2025 | 5,846 | - | 9,143 | 2,500 | 1,737 | (115) | (12,176) | 6,935 |
| Unaudited Period to 30 Jun 2025 | Unaudited Period to 30 Jun 2024 | ||
| Loss for the period from continuing operations - £ '000s | (1,621) | (469) | |
| Weighted number of ordinary shares in issue | 3,010,558,337 | 124,309,754 | |
| Loss per share from continuing operations - p | (0.055) | (0.38) |
| Note | £'000 | ||
| Cost and carrying value - 30 June 2024 | 2,068 | ||
| Additions: | 20 | ||
| Cost and carrying value - 31 December 2024 | 2,088 | ||
| Additions: | 12 | ||
| Acquisition of Awakn Life Sciences Group | 10 | 5,609 | |
| Cost and carrying value - 30 June 2025 | 7,710 |
| Name | Business Activity | Country of Incorporation | Registered Address | Percentage Holding |
| Graft Polymer IP Limited | Intellectual property | England and Wales | Eccleston Yards, 25 Eccleston Place, London, SW1W 9NF | 100% |
| GRAFTBIO Limited | Bio-Polymer development and production | England and Wales | Eccleston Yards, 25 Eccleston Place, London, SW1W 9NF | 100% |
| Awakn Life Sciences Corp | Clinical-stage biotech for addiction & mental health therapeutics | Canada | 217 Queen St W, Suite 301, Toronto, ON M5V 0R2, Canada | 100% |
| Awakn Life Sciences Inc | Clinical-stage biotech for addiction & mental health therapeutics- | Canada | 217 Queen St W, Suite 301, Toronto, ON M5V 0R2, Canada | 100% |
| 1233705. Ltd | Dormant company | Canada | 217 Queen St W, Suite 301, Toronto, ON M5V 0R2, Canada | 100% |
| Awakn LS Europe Holdings Limited | Holding company | Ireland | 90 Leinster Road, Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin D06 F3P4, Ireland | 100% |
| Awakn Research and Development Limited | R&D in social sciences & humanities | Ireland | 90 Leinster Road, Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin D06 F3P4, Ireland | 100% |
| Awakn LS Partnerships Limited | R&D on biotechnology | Ireland | 90 Leinster Road, Dublin 6, Rathmines, Dublin D06 F3P4, Ireland | 100% |
| £'000 | |||
| At 30 June 2024 | 264 | ||
| Principal repaid | (264) | ||
| At 31 December 2024 | - | ||
| Loan note acquired on acquisition | 73 | ||
| Interest accrued | 4 | ||
| At 30 June 2025 | 77 |
| Number of shares | Share capital | Share premium | Total | |
| Ordinary shares | £'000 | £'000 | £'000 | |
| Opening balance - 30 June 2024 | 124,763,966 | 62 | 7,093 | 7,155 |
| Share issue at placing price of 0.1p | 1,800,000,000 | 1,800 | - | 1,800 |
| Share issue on conversion of loan | 264,000,000 | 264 | - | 264 |
| Share issue to settle outstanding fees | 59,666,667 | 60 | 299 | 359 |
| Share issue to settle outstanding fees | 47,500,000 | 47 | - | 47 |
| Share issue costs | - | - | (30) | (30) |
| Opening balance - 31 December 2024 | 2,295,930,633 | 2,233 | 7,362 | 9,595 |
| Fundraising shares (£0.0013) | 1,538,461,529 | 1,538 | 462 | 2,000 |
| Consideration shares on acquisition (£0.00165) | 2,074,378,528 | 2,075 | 1,348 | 3,423 |
| Share issue costs | - | - | (29) | (29) |
| Closing balance - 30 June 2025 | 5,908,770,690 | 5,846 | 9,143 | 14,989 |
| Group £'000 | |
| At 30 June 2024 | 1,233 |
| LTIP Options | 16 |
| Director warrants issued | 295 |
| At 31 December 2024 | 1,544 |
| Awakn warrants re-issued on acquisition | 193 |
| At 30 June 2025 | 1,737 |
| As at 30 June 2025 | ||
| Weighted average exercise price | Number of warrants | |
| Brought forward at 1 January 2025 | 0.2p | 307,589,147 |
| Granted in period | 1p | 703,465,432 |
| Warrants exercised in period | 0.1p | (20,000,000) |
| Expired during period | 22p | (1,225,814) |
| Outstanding at 30 June 2025 | 1p | 989,798,765 |
| Exercisable at 30 June 2025 | 1p | 989,798,765 |
| Dividend yield (%) | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Expected volatility (%) | 95.1% | 95.1% | 95.1% | |
| Risk-free interest rate (%) | 3.98% | 3.98% | 4.078% | |
| Time to maturity | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | |
| Number of options | 261,861,628 | 334,096,149 | 107,507,655 | |
| Share price at grant date (£) | 0.0013 | 0.0013 | 0.0013 | |
| Grant date | 27/05/25 | 27/05/25 | 27/05/25 |
| As at 30 June 2025 | ||
| Weighted average exercise price | Number of options | |
| Brought forward at 1 January 2025 | 0.1p | 18,333,333 |
| Outstanding at 30 June 2025 | 0.1p | 55,000,000 |
| Exercisable at 30 June 2025 | 0.1p | 18,333,333 |
| Net assets acquired | £ |
| Trade and other receivables | 56,694 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 7,948 |
| Oter current assets | 13,858 |
| Other current liabilities | (1,965,012) |
| Total | (1,886,512) |
| Total purchase price | £ |
| Amount settled in shares | 3,422,725 |
| Write off loans | 300,000 |
| Total | 3,722,725 |
| Total purchase price | £ |
| Total consideration | 3,722,725 |
| Net liabilities acquired | (1,866,512) |
| Total intangible asset acquired | 5,609,237 |
| Fees accrued in the period (£) | Outstanding Fees as at 30.06.25 (£) | |
| Anthony Tennyson | 61,503 21,834 | 19,833 |
| Renata Crome | 8,000 | 2,000 |
| Dennis Purcell | 20,000 | 3,333 |
| Nicholas Nelson | 24,000 | 3,000 |