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Cytokinetics To Participate In The 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

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Cytokinetics (Nasdaq: CYTK) announced that CEO Robert I. Blum will participate in a fireside chat at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET. Interested parties can access the live webcast through Cytokinetics' website, with a replay available for 90 days post-event. The company specializes in developing muscle activators and inhibitors for diseases affecting muscle performance. Notable projects include aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor in its Phase 3 SEQUOIA-HCM trial, and omecamtiv mecarbil, aimed at treating heart failure. In 2023, Cytokinetics celebrates 25 years of innovation in muscle biology, focusing on improving treatment options for muscle-related conditions.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) today announced that Robert I. Blum, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the 22nd Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Interested parties may access the live webcast of this fireside chat by visiting the Investors & Media section of the Cytokinetics website at http://www.cytokinetics.com. The webcast replay will be archived on the Cytokinetics website for 90 days following the conclusion of the event.

About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact muscle function and contractility. Cytokinetics is developing aficamten, a next-in-class cardiac myosin inhibitor, currently the subject of SEQUOIA-HCM, the Phase 3 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Aficamten is also being evaluated in non-obstructive HCM and the company plans to begin a Phase 3 trial later this year. Cytokinetics is also developing omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac muscle activator in patients with heart failure. In 2023, Cytokinetics is celebrating its 25-year history of pioneering innovation in muscle biology and related pharmacology focused to diseases of muscle dysfunction and conditions of muscle weakness.

For additional information about Cytokinetics, visit www.cytokinetics.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). Cytokinetics disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements and claims the protection of the Act's Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Cytokinetics' and its partners' research and development activities of Cytokinetics’ product candidates, including the potential commencement of a Phase 3 clinical trial of aficamten in patients with nonobstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in 2023. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, but actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the risks related to Cytokinetics' business outlined in Cytokinetics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Cytokinetics' actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which it operates, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Any forward-looking statements that Cytokinetics makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Cytokinetics assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

CYTOKINETICS® and the CYTOKINETICS and C-shaped logo are registered trademarks of Cytokinetics in the U.S. and certain other countries.

Contact:
Cytokinetics
Diane Weiser
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Investor Relations
(415) 290-7757


FAQ

What is the date and time of Cytokinetics' presentation at the Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference?

Cytokinetics is scheduled to present on April 17, 2023, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

How can I access the Cytokinetics fireside chat?

The fireside chat can be accessed live through the Investors & Media section of the Cytokinetics website.

What are the main drug candidates Cytokinetics is developing?

Cytokinetics is developing aficamten, a cardiac myosin inhibitor, and omecamtiv mecarbil, a cardiac muscle activator.

What is the status of the <b>aficamten</b> clinical trials?

Aficamten is currently in the Phase 3 SEQUOIA-HCM trial for obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and will also be evaluated for non-obstructive HCM.

What anniversary is Cytokinetics celebrating in 2023?

Cytokinetics is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, focusing on innovation in muscle biology.

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