Kura Oncology to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Kura Oncology (KURA) will report its Q1 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021, after the U.S. markets close. A conference call will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a corporate update. The call can be accessed by dialing the provided numbers. Kura focuses on precision cancer treatments, with notable therapies in its pipeline, including KO-539 for acute myeloid leukemia and Tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck cancer, which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation.

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• Kura has therapies like KO-539 and Tipifarnib in advanced clinical stages.
• Tipifarnib received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating HRAS mutant cancers.

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SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, today announced that it will report first quarter 2021 financial results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Kura’s management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT that day to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

The live call may be accessed by dialing (888) 771-4371 for domestic callers and (847) 585-4405 for international callers and entering the conference code: 50156205. A live webcast and archive of the call will be available online from the investor relations section of the company website at www.kuraoncology.com.
        
About Kura Oncology

Kura Oncology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer. The Company’s pipeline consists of small molecule drug candidates that target cancer signaling pathways. KO-539, a potent and selective menin inhibitor, is currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial (KOMET-001) and targeting patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia, including patients with NPM1 mutations. Tipifarnib, a potent, selective and orally bioavailable farnesyl transferase inhibitor, has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the treatment of patients with HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and is currently in a registration-directed study (AIM-HN) in patients with this devastating disease. Kura is also developing a next-generation farnesyl transferase inhibitor, which is intended to target innovative biology and larger oncology indications through rational combinations. For additional information about Kura, please visit the Company’s website at www.kuraoncology.com.

Contacts

Company:
Pete De Spain
Vice President, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
(858) 500-8803
pete@kuraoncology.com

Investors:
Robert H. Uhl
Managing Director
Westwicke ICR
(858) 356-5932
robert.uhl@westwicke.com

Media:
Jason Spark
Managing Director
Canale Communications
(619) 849-6005
jason@canalecomm.com

FAQ

When will Kura Oncology announce its first quarter 2021 financial results?

Kura Oncology will announce its Q1 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021.

What will Kura Oncology discuss during the May 6 conference call?

The May 6 conference call will discuss Q1 2021 financial results and provide a corporate update.

What are the key treatments in Kura Oncology's pipeline?

Kura's pipeline includes KO-539 for acute myeloid leukemia and Tipifarnib for HRAS mutant head and neck cancer.

What designation has Tipifarnib received?

Tipifarnib has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for treating HRAS mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.