Cadrenal Therapeutics Launches Partnering Process as Its Cardiac Acute Critical Care Assets Advance to Transaction Readiness Following Landmark ISTH Data Presentation

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  • Capital-efficient strategy focuses on differentiated therapies for cardiac pre- and post-operative critical care and orphan cardiovascular conditions
  • Company is exploring development, licensing, and commercialization partnerships for CAD-1005, frunexian, and tecarfarin
  • Recently presented Phase 2 CAD-1005 data demonstrated a >25% absolute reduction in thrombotic events in patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing specialized therapies for critical care cardiology and orphan cardiovascular conditions, today announced a comprehensive alignment of its clinical portfolio into a Cardiac Acute Critical Care Franchise. Concurrently, the Company has initiated a structured process to secure strategic out-licensing, portfolio monetization, or commercial co-development partnerships for its late-stage assets.

Cadrenal has assembled multiple late-stage critical care cardiovascular assets designed to address serious conditions for which existing treatment options remain inadequate. This capital-efficient operational model addresses a large, unserved therapeutic whitespace, unlocking substantial cumulative platform potential. The strategy positions Cadrenal’s assets as high-value additions which may be capable of delivering immediate value to the pipelines of global companies across rare disease therapies, critical care cardiology, and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) medical products.

The strategic alignment of the Cardiac Acute Critical Care Franchise organizes Cadrenal’s portfolio into three high-value commercial pillars:

  • Pillar 1: Pre-Operative Safety (Frunexian IV): An IV Factor XIa inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)-susceptible patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, designed to replace unpredictable alternative protocols. Phase 2-ready.
  • Pillar 2: Orphan Regulatory Acceleration (including Tecarfarin for Kawasaki Disease): Leveraging substantial commercial tailwinds, fee waivers, and potential seven-year market exclusivity associated with the potential Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) pathways for cardiac surgery patients. Phase 3-ready.
  • Pillar 3: Post-Operative Shield (CAD-1005): A Phase 3-ready IV 12-LOX inhibitor designed to target platelet hyperactivation and thrombotic risk in patients with post-operative Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). Secondary benefits may include blocking the inflammatory 12-HETE cascade to reduce cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury (CSA-AKI).

This franchise framework is strongly supported by the impressive clinical data presented earlier this month at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2026 Congress in Paris. The late-breaking Phase 2 data for CAD-1005 demonstrated a compelling medical profile, with a greater than 25% absolute reduction in thrombotic events and a favorable safety and renal-protective baseline.

“Our landmark clinical data presentation at ISTH 2026 has validated the mechanisms and the immense medical value of our Cardiac Acute Critical Care Franchise,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “By organizing our pipeline into three distinct commercial pillars, we are positioning Cadrenal to maximize asset value. Transitioning to a partnership-driven business model enables us to map a direct, efficient path to commercialization alongside global industry leaders.”

In tandem with this strategic focus, the Company is advancing updates to its clinical pipeline for tecarfarin, highlighting its distinct carboxylesterase-1 (CES-1)-mediated metabolism, which helps avoid dangerous drug-drug interactions. This includes expanding clinical protocols to rare pediatric disease indications, such as giant coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) caused by Kawasaki Disease-potentially qualifying the asset for a high-value, open-market Priority Review Voucher (PRV)-while continuing to support established indications in End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).

Standalone Platform Expansion: Oral 12-LOX (CAD-2000)

Beyond the Cardiac Acute Critical Care Franchise, Cadrenal is advancing its preclinical platform asset, CAD-2000, a highly selective, orally bioavailable 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor designed to treat chronic cardiorenal inflammatory and thrombotic indications. CAD-2000 serves as a potent oral follow-on companion to the Company’s IV acute care platform, potentially enabling prospective partners to capture extended market share across both acute inpatient settings and chronic outpatient follow-up care.

About CAD-1005

CAD-1005 is a novel investigational therapeutic in development for the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). CAD-1005 is designed to selectively inhibit 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX), an enzyme central to platelet immune activation and thrombo-inflammatory signaling in HIT. CAD-1005 is intended to be used alongside existing standards of care and is being developed to address the underlying biological mechanisms that drive disease progression. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications. To view how CAD-1005 is intended to work in patients with HIT, click https://vimeo.com/1209382706/7dde06dc08?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing specialized therapies for critical care cardiology and orphan cardiovascular conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being investigated as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. The Company’s Cardiac Acute Critical Care Franchise also includes frunexian, an investigational intravenous Factor XIa inhibitor designed to provide anticoagulation for patients undergoing major cardiac surgery.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease, those with left ventricular assist devices, and potentially those with Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute, self-limited, febrile illness that primarily affects children under 5 years old and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries. Tecarfarin has also received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements such as Cadrenal launching a partnering process; advancing its Cardiac Acute Critical Care Assets to transaction readiness following landmark ISTH data presentation; the Company’s capital-efficient strategy focusing on differentiated therapies for cardiac pre- and post-operative critical care and orphan cardiovascular conditions; the Company exploring development, licensing, and commercialization partnerships for CAD-1005, frunexian, and tecarfarin; the Company advancing specialized therapies for critical care cardiology and orphan cardiovascular conditions; the Company securing strategic out-licensing, portfolio monetization, or commercial co-development partnerships for its late-stage assets; Cadrenal’s multiple late-stage critical care cardiovascular assets addressing serious conditions for which existing treatment options remain inadequate; the capital-efficient operational model addressing a large, unserved therapeutic whitespace, unlocking substantial cumulative platform potential; Cadrenal’s assets delivering immediate value to the pipelines of global companies across rare disease therapies, critical care cardiology, and cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) medical products; frunexian IV successfully replacing unpredictable alternative protocols; the potential of CAD-1005 to block the inflammatory 12-HETE cascade to reduce cardiac surgery-associated acute kidney injury; positioning Cadrenal to maximize asset value; transitioning to a partnership-driven business model enabling the Company to map a direct, efficient path to commercialization alongside global industry leaders; the Company advancing updates to its clinical pipeline for tecarfarin, highlighting its distinct carboxylesterase-1 (CES-1)-mediated metabolism, which helps avoid dangerous drug-drug interactions; expanding clinical protocols to rare pediatric disease indications, such as giant coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) caused by Kawasaki Disease-potentially qualifying the asset for a high-value, open-market Priority Review Voucher (PRV)-while continuing to support established indications in End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs); Cadrenal advancing its preclinical platform asset, CAD-2000, a highly selective, orally bioavailable 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor designed to treat chronic cardiorenal inflammatory and thrombotic indications. CAD-2000 serves as a potent oral follow-on companion to the Company’s IV acute care platform, potentially enabling prospective partners to capture extended market share across both acute inpatient settings and chronic outpatient follow-up care; tecarfarin potentially treating patients with Kawasaki disease (KD). Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to enter into a partnership opportunity, development, licensing and commercialization for CAD-1005 frunexianand tecarfarin; the ability of Cadrenal’s assets to be additions to the pipelines of global companies across rare disease therapies, critical care cardiology, and cardiac intensive care unit medical products; the ability to benefit from the commercial potential of the Cadrenal’s product candidates; the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue the clinical development of its product candidates; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

Cadrenal Therapeutics (CVKD) – CAD-1005 Phase 2 Trial Data In HIT Presented at ISTH Meeting


Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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CAD-1005 Phase 2 Study Reported At Medical Meeting. Cadrenal presented data from its Phase 2 trial testing CAD-1005 in HIT (Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia) at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2026 Congress. As discussed in our Research Note on February 25, the trial did not meet its Primary Endpoint, but successfully characterized CAD-1005 and had unanticipated findings that were better than expected.

CAD-1005 Reduced Thrombotic Events Without Platelet Recovery. The Phase 2 placebo-controlled trial was designed to test CAD-1005 with standard anticoagulant therapy. Its Primary Endpoint was an improvement in platelet recovery, a biomarker for predicting thrombotic events and outcome. This primary endpoint did not meet statistical significance, although the secondary endpoint of reduction in thrombotic events showed a clinically meaningful improvement.


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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics’ Late-Breaking Phase 2 Data Demonstrate Greater Than 25% Reduction in Thrombotic Events in HIT for First-in-Class 12-LOX Inhibitor CAD-1005 at ISTH 2026 Congress

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  • Selected as one of three late-breakthrough abstracts: clinical trials and innovation in thrombosis, CAD-1005 took center stage before the global thrombosis community at the largest ISTH meeting in more than a decade.
  • Oral presentation by Principal Investigator Dr. Steven E. McKenzie highlighted CAD-1005 as the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled trial for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).
  • Phase 2 data demonstrate an absolute reduction of more than 25% in thrombotic events, supporting the clinical advancement of this Phase 3-ready program.
  • CAD-1005 targets a life-threatening immune-mediated clotting disorder, with an estimated $2 billion in peak annual revenue and no currently approved root-cause therapies.

PARIS, July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for rare immunothrombotic conditions, announced today that late-breaking clinical data from the Phase 2 study of the first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor CAD-1005 were featured in a highly anticipated late-breaking oral presentation at the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) 2026 Congress in Paris.

This year’s ISTH Congress marked a historic milestone, bringing together clinicians, researchers, scientists, educators and industry leaders from around the world for five days of scientific discovery, collaboration and innovation in thrombosis, hemostasis and vascular biology. Drawing the largest in-person audience in more than a decade, the event attracted over 6,000 registrants and more than 3,100 abstract submissions. As the premier global gathering for cutting-edge scientific research, the ISTH late-breakthrough program is reserved for high-impact clinical trial results and first disclosures that may define future standards of care and clinical practice.

The oral presentation, titled “12-lipoxygenase inhibition with CAD-1005 (formerly known as VLX-1005) in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia,” was part of the high-profile session on clinical trials and breakthrough innovations. It marks a historic milestone as the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial in patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT).

“Targeting 12-lipoxygenase is a novel, highly selective therapeutic approach that is intended to address the root cause of immune-mediated platelet activation in HIT,” said Dr. Steven E. McKenzie. “The data we presented in Paris illustrated how CAD-1005 could fundamentally shift the treatment paradigm for acute thrombotic care. By showing an encouraging reduction in thrombotic events when added to standard anticoagulation, this therapy may offer a highly differentiated and desperately needed option for these high-risk patients. Clinicians from around the world were enthusiastic about this novel approach to a serious unmet medical need.”

Key Phase 2 Highlights Presented:

  • Addressing the Root Cause: Unlike standard-of-care anticoagulants that only reduce thrombin generation, CAD-1005 is designed to directly block the underlying 12-LOX immune signaling loop that drives antibody-mediated platelet activation.
  • Efficacy Signal: Patients treated with CAD-1005 experienced a reduction of more than 25% in new or worsening thrombotic events compared with the placebo arm (50% vs. >75%), despite the study not being sufficiently powered for statistical significance.
  • Safety Signal: No serious adverse events attributable to CAD-1005, no major bleeding in SRA+ patients, and no deaths. Treatment with CAD-1005 was associated with fewer thromboembolic events without an increase in major bleeding.
  • Paradigm Shift in Trial Design: The trial established that the traditional platelet count recovery rate is an inadequate surrogate for clinical efficacy, as thrombotic events continued to occur after recovery. This provides critical framework intelligence for Cadrenal’s upcoming pivotal Phase 3 registration trial.

“The selection of the Phase 2 study for a late-breaking presentation at ISTH underscores the scientific integrity and significant commercial potential of CAD-1005,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “With our recent financing, we are well-positioned to advance partnering opportunities for CAD-1005 and tecarfarin.”

CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Orphan Drug status from the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

About Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

HIT is an immune-mediated, prothrombotic adverse drug reaction in which antibodies against platelet factor 4-heparin complexes activate platelets via FcγRIIA receptors, triggering a cascade that can lead to life-threatening thrombosis. Current management relies on non-heparin anticoagulants, which reduce thrombin generation but do not directly address the underlying antibody-mediated platelet activation; new thrombosis remains a major clinical concern even with appropriate anticoagulant therapy.

About CAD-1005

CAD-1005 is a novel investigational therapeutic in development for the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). CAD-1005 is designed to selectively inhibit 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX), an enzyme central to platelet immune activation and thrombo-inflammatory signaling in HIT. CAD-1005 is intended to be used alongside existing standards of care and is being developed to address the underlying biological mechanisms that drive disease progression. To view how CAD-1005 works in HIT, click https://vimeo.com/1209382706/7dde06dc08?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being investigated as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease, those with left ventricular assist devices, and potentially those with Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute, self-limited, febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries. Tecarfarin has also received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements such as targeting 12-lipoxygenase being a novel, highly selective therapeutic approach addressing the root cause of immune-mediated platelet activation in HIT; the data presented in Paris illustrating how CAD-1005 could fundamentally shift the treatment paradigm for acute thrombotic care; the therapy offering a highly differentiated and desperately needed option for these high-risk patients; the selection of the Phase 2 study for a late-breaking presentation at ISTH underscoring the scientific integrity and significant commercial potential of CAD-1005; and the Company being well-positioned to advance partnering opportunities for CAD-1005 and tecarfarin. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to enter into a partnership opportunity for CAD-1005 and tecarfarin; the ability to benefit from the commercial potential of CAD-1005; raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance directly to Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 3 study and derive the results needed for an NDA submission; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Announces up to $8.8 Million Private Placement Priced At-The-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD) (the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a single healthcare-focused institutional investor for the issuance and sale of 960,000 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), series C-1 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 960,000 shares of common stock and series C-2 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 960,000 shares of common stock, at a combined purchase price of $3.125 per share (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) and accompanying warrants in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.

The series C-1 warrants will have an exercise price of $3.00 per share, will be exercisable beginning on the effective date of stockholder approval of the issuance of the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the series C-1 warrants (the “Stockholder Approval Date”) and will expire five years after the later of (i) the Stockholder Approval Date and (ii) the effective date of a resale registration statement registering for resale all of the shares of common stock underlying the series C-1 warrants. The series C-2 warrants will have an exercise price of $3.00 per share, will be exercisable immediately upon issuance, and will expire twenty-four months after the effective date of a resale registration statement registering for resale all of the shares of common stock and the shares of common stock underlying the series C-2 warrants.

The aggregate gross proceeds to the Company from the offering are expected to be $3 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The potential additional gross proceeds to the Company from the series C-1 warrants and the series C-2 warrants, if fully exercised on a cash basis, will be approximately $5.8 million. No assurance can be given that any of the warrants will be exercised, or that the Company will receive cash proceeds from the exercise of the warrants. The offering is expected to close on or about July 1, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital purposes.

The securities described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and, along with the shares of common stock underlying the warrants sold in the offering, have not been registered under the Act or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the unregistered securities to be issued in the offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being investigated as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder, and Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI). CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease, those with left ventricular assist devices, and potentially, those with Kawasaki disease (KD), an acute self-limited febrile illness that primarily affects children <5 years old, and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the closing of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering, the expected gross proceeds from the offering, the Company seeking stockholder approval, receipt of stockholder approval, the filing of one or more registration statements with the SEC covering the resale of the unregistered securities to be issued in the offering, the intended use of net proceeds from the offering, the potential exercise of the warrants for cash prior to their expiration and the Company’s receipt of potential proceeds therefrom, net proceeds anticipated to extend the Company’s cash runway into first quarter of 2027; and the Company’s cash runway anticipated to be extended into second half of 2027 to advance partnering opportunities for tecarfarin in Kawasaki Disease (potential rare pediatric disease designation) and CAD-1005 in CSA-AKI and HIT.

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to close the offering, the ability of the Company to obtain stockholder approval, the ability of the Company to advance partnering opportunities for tecarfarin in Kawasaki Disease (potential rare pediatric disease designation) and CAD-1005 in CSA-AKI and HIT; the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of its product candidates; the ability to derive the results needed for an NDA submission; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics to File for FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Tecarfarin in Kawasaki Disease

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Company to present Phase 3-ready pipeline, 12-LOX platform, and pediatric rare-disease expansion to global pharmaceutical partners at the 2026 BIO International Convention in San Diego

Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed nations. Patients are at risk of forming blood clots in coronary arteries and may require lifelong treatment

If the designation is granted and tecarfarin is approved for this indication, Cadrenal would be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher-recent open-market valuations for these vouchers have reached into the ~$200 million range

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced plans to submit a Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tecarfarin as a treatment for pediatric patients with Kawasaki disease (KD) who develop coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) and require chronic oral anticoagulation.

The announcement comes ahead of the BIO International Convention, June 22-25, 2026, in San Diego, California. Cardenal’s executive leadership team will highlight this rare pediatric initiative and its Phase 3-ready CAD-1005 platform during one-on-one partnering meetings with global and regional pharmaceutical companies.

KD is an acute inflammatory illness and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed nations. Up to 25% of untreated children with KD develop enlarged coronary arteries or CAAs. Patients with large CAAs are at risk for forming blood clots in those blood vessels – with a continuing lifelong risk for subsequent heart attacks and sudden cardiac death – and require chronic, precise anticoagulation therapy to reduce their higher risk of clot formation.

Tecarfarin is a novel, next-generation Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) that offers a number of potential advantages over warfarin, the current standard VKA in clinical use. Specifically, tecarfarin is designed to overcome limitations of warfarin metabolism and potentially provide more reliable and more consistent anticoagulation than might be possible with warfarin.

“Children with large or giant aneurysms due to KD represent an important underserved orphan population,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “The current standard of care – warfarin – is notoriously unstable in children because of dietary variations, concurrent medications, and genetic differences in liver metabolism. Tecarfarin is metabolized in a completely different way than warfarin, and is being developed to offer a highly stable, predictable alternative. We believe tecarfarin can potentially improve time in therapeutic range for these children, thereby lowering their risk for both catastrophic blood clots and dangerous bleeding events.”

The FDA’s RPDD program targets serious or life-threatening diseases that primarily affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States from birth through age 18. If the FDA grants the designation and tecarfarin is subsequently approved for this indication, Cadrenal would be eligible to receive a Priority Review Voucher (PRV). These transferable vouchers can be used to accelerate the FDA review of a future drug or sold to another pharmaceutical manufacturer. Following Congress’s extension of the pediatric PRV program through September 30, 2029, recent open-market valuations for these vouchers have reached record highs, with recent sales ranging from $180 million to $205 million.

At the upcoming BIO International Convention, Cadrenal will present a dual-track portfolio strategy designed to maximize value for potential partners:

  • The Global Pharma Track: Focusing on CAD-1005, a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor. CAD-1005 is Phase 3-ready for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and is advancing into a Phase 2a trial for Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI), addressing a combined, multi-billion-dollar dual-indication acute hospital care market.
  • The Regional & Rare Disease Track: Focusing on tecarfarin for Kawasaki disease. This program offers an efficient clinical trial design and strong geographic synergy, particularly for Japanese and East Asian pharmaceutical companies, where the incidence of Kawasaki disease is historically 10 to 15 times higher than in Western nations.

“Our presence at BIO 2026 centers on executing capital-efficient development strategies,” added Mr. Pham. “If we are successful in advancing tecarfarin toward a RPDD, we will create a high-value, de-risked regulatory pathway that aligns with regional partners’ portfolio needs while directing our core internal resources toward our blockbuster CAD-1005 critical care franchise.”

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.
Cadrenal Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company advancing late-stage novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. The company’s pipeline includes CAD-1005, a novel first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor targeting multiple critical care indications, and tecarfarin, a late-stage oral anticoagulant designed to avoid CYP450 metabolism. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency, for the treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT). CAD-1005 is also being developed for use in Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI), and second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are in development for chronic indications.

About Tecarfarin

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices. Tecarfarin has also received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Advances Multi-Indication Strategy for CAD-1005; Launches Phase 2a Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI) Clinical Plan to Accelerate Pharma Partnering at Upcoming BIO 2026

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  • New high-value indication for Phase 3-ready asset with data intended to support clinical development and strategic partnering discussions
  • Additional billion-dollar target- Cardiac Surgery-Associated Acute Kidney Injury (CSA-AKI), a serious complication affecting 35,000 U.S. patients annually, with no approved FDA-approved targeted therapies
  • Dual-Purpose Synergy – Planned Phase 2a proof-of-concept trial expected to generate safety, renal injury signals, and 12-LOX pathway biology in high-risk cardiac surgery patients, while generating high-value data potentially relevant to the Company’s lead HIT indication
  • Capital-Efficient Development: Leverages shared in-hospital ICU infrastructure and an intravenous (IV) formulation to offer a turnkey critical care franchise for a global pharmaceutical partner
  • Maximizes 12-LOX Platform Valuation – Strongly positioned for upcoming strategic collaboration and licensing meetings at BIO 2026

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced that it plans to initiate a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial of its lead drug candidate, CAD-1005, being studied to prevent Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The trial is expected to begin later this year.

“The addition of a CSA-AKI indication further expands CAD-1005’s potential as a multi-billion-dollar critical care platform,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “CAD-1005’s potent, selective 12-LOX inhibition interrupts inflammatory and cell-death cascades frequently associated with cardiac surgery – a mechanism built for success in this population. This dual-indication program offers a turnkey franchise opportunity for pharmaceutical companies seeking to dominate hospital critical care applications and we believe creates a high-value inflection point for Cadrenal to secure a well-capitalized strategic partner and fund our pipeline expansion through non-dilutive collaborations.”

The planned study is intended to expand the clinical evaluation of CAD-1005 into a high-unmet-need acute-care setting while generating data that may be relevant to Cadrenal’s lead Phase 3-ready program in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). HIT is a condition caused by an immune response to the widely used hospital blood thinner, heparin, resulting in blood clots that can cause death, amputation, stroke, and significantly increase healthcare costs. The Company expects to discuss the CSA-AKI clinical plan, its implications for CAD-1005’s broader development strategy, and potential non-dilutive collaboration opportunities at the BIO International Convention.

Cardiac surgery remains a cornerstone of cardiovascular care, but it is often complicated by CSA-AKI, which affects roughly 35,000 U.S. patients each year. CSA-AKI represents a potential treatment market estimated at $1 billion annually, a subset of the broader AKI market. CSA-AKI is associated with an approximately 8-fold increase in hospital mortality and significantly increases the risk of progressive, permanent kidney failure. There are currently no FDA-approved targeted pharmacologic therapies to prevent CSA-AKI. Cardiac surgery patients are also at risk for the potentially catastrophic complication of HIT. The planned Phase 2a trial builds on encouraging preclinical data in multiple animal models for CAD-1005 in AKI, as well as existing Phase 1 safety data. Moreover, it leverages the clinical overlap between AKI and HIT in cardiac surgery, enabling Cadrenal to efficiently collect dual-purpose validation data. Thus, in addition to potentially establishing proof of concept in the multi-billion-dollar AKI market, the trial will also generate key safety and mechanistic data that could help to de-risk the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for HIT.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a first-in-class 12-LOX therapeutic platform focused on thrombosis, inflammation, and the prevention of ischemia-reperfusion-related organ and tissue damage. The Company’s lead asset, CAD-1005, is a selective 12-LOX inhibitor designed to address diseases driven by immune-mediated platelet activation, oxidative stress, and inflammatory tissue injury. CAD-1005 is being developed for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), with additional development opportunities in acute kidney injury (AKI) and other critical-care indications characterized by ischemia-reperfusion injury and inflammatory organ damage.

Cadrenal is advancing its 12-LOX platform because this target is suspected to represent a central biological pathway across a broad range of acute and chronic diseases, creating the potential for a differentiated therapeutic pipeline targeting a common disease mechanism. The Company’s plans include developing next-generation oral 12-LOX inhibitors for larger chronic disease opportunities.

Cadrenal’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage anticoagulant for patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, and frunexian, a Factor XIa inhibitor for acute hospital use.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

About CAD-1005

CAD-1005 is an investigational therapy under evaluation for the treatment of suspected HIT. CAD-1005 is designed to selectively inhibit 12-LOX, a pathway integral to the primary immune mechanisms that drive HIT. Unlike existing therapies for HIT, which are directed only at preventing thrombotic complications, this approach targets the primary underlying cause of HIT. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency.

About Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

AKI is one of the most common and serious complications of cardiac surgery, affecting 20-30% of patients after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) in approximately 1-5% of cases. It significantly increases morbidity, mortality, ICU length of stay, and the long-term risk of chronic kidney disease. There are currently no drugs approved for the prevention of AKI.

About 12-LOX
Lipoxygenases are lipid-metabolizing enzymes that catalyze the conversion of fatty acids into key components of cellular signaling pathways. One of these, 12-Lipoxygenase (12-LOX), plays a key role in the pathogenesis of AKI, immune-mediated platelet activation, and HIT. CAD-1005 is a selective inhibitor of 12-LOX and the only one in clinical-stage development. It has promising preclinical data in AKI and more recent preliminary Phase 2 data in HIT. Genetic depletion or pharmacological inhibition of 12-LOX has been shown to be protective against disease development and/or progression in animal models of diabetes, pulmonary, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases.

About Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

Heparin is the most widely used in-hospital anticoagulant, with more than 12 million patients receiving it in the United States each year. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a potentially life-threatening, immune-mediated complication of heparin administration that occurs when antibodies to heparin activate platelets, leading to clots throughout the circulatory system, markedly lowering platelet counts, and increasing the risk of bleeding. Complications of HIT include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, amputation, and death, with mortality rates for HIT exceeding 20% in some studies. CAD-1005 is the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the plans for a Phase 2a proof-of-concept clinical trial of CAD-1005 being studied to prevent Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac surgery; enrollment to begin later this year; data intended to support clinical development and strategic partnership discussions; CAD-1005’s potential as a multi-billion-dollar critical care platform; the dual-indication program creating a high-value inflection point for Cadrenal to secure a well-capitalized strategic partner and fund its pipeline expansion through non-dilutive collaborations; being strongly positioned for upcoming strategic collaboration and licensing meetings at BIO 2026; potential to establish proof-of-concept in the multi-billion-dollar AKI market and the trial generating key safety and mechanistic data that could help to de-risk the pivotal Phase 3 registration path. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance to Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 2a study and derive the results needed for further clinical development; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics to Showcase Phase 3-Ready CAD-1005 and Novel 12-LOX Platform at BIO International Convention 2026 Partnering Event

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced its participation in the BIO International Convention 2026 Partnering Event (BIO 2026) taking place June 22-25, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center.

The Company’s executive management team will host partnering meetings to discuss development and commercialization opportunities for its differentiated pipeline, headlined by CAD-1005, a Phase 3-ready 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor being investigated for the treatment of patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), and tecarfarin, a late-stage oral Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for being investigated for the treatment of patients with conditions for which current anticoagulation profiles are ineffective or suboptimal.

“BIO 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for Cadrenal as we prepare to initiate our Phase 3 registration trial for CAD-1005,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “With Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA, we believe we are uniquely positioned to address the significant unmet need in HIT, a condition where no new therapies have been approved in over two decades. We look forward to engaging with potential partners who share our vision of the potential to bring this breakthrough mechanism to patients.”

Highlighting CAD-1005: A Potential First-in-Class Solution for HIT
At the forefront of Cadrenal’s portfolio is CAD-1005, the only selective 12-LOX inhibitor known to us to be currently in clinical development. CAD-1005 is being investigated to target the root cause of HIT-a severe, immune-mediated reaction to heparin that causes life-threatening blood clots and low platelet counts. Unlike current therapies that only reduce the risk of thrombotic complications, CAD-1005 is being investigated to interrupt the immune signaling feedback loop that drives the development and persistence of HIT.

The Company recently completed an End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the FDA, which provided guidance on the registration path for a single pivotal Phase 3 trial. This follows Phase 2 data demonstrating that CAD-1005 could reduce thrombotic events in patients with HIT.

Unlocking the Potential of the 12-LOX Platform
Beyond HIT, Cadrenal is leveraging the BIO 2026 partnering forum to explore broader applications for its proprietary 12-LOX inhibitor platform. Emerging research indicates that 12-LOX may play a central role in inflammatory signaling across high-impact disease areas, including atherosclerosis, microvascular thrombosis, and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Additionally, 12-LOX is a potential target for therapy and prevention of cancer.

The Company’s platform represents a novel approach to modulating inflammation without the broader systemic suppression associated with traditional anti-inflammatory agents. Cadrenal aims to identify strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of its second-generation oral 12-LOX inhibitors (CAD-2000) for these chronic, large-market indications.

Tecarfarin: A Potentially Superior Anticoagulant for Complex Cases
Cadrenal will also present opportunities for tecarfarin, its late-stage oral anticoagulant. Tecarfarin is being designed with the goal of being uniquely metabolized in ways that avoid the drug-drug interactions and renal clearance issues common with warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Tecarfarin has already received FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations for two specific high-risk populations – patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and patients with implanted mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.
Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being researched as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for treating heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics to Showcase Phase 3-Ready CAD-1005 and Novel 12-LOX Platform at BIO International Convention 2026 Partnering Event

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Lead asset CAD-1005 being researched for prevention of life-threatening blood clots in patients with Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), targets $2 billion peak annual revenue potential

12-LOX could play a central role in inflammatory signaling across high-impact disease areas, including diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and microvascular thrombosis, and is a potential target for therapy and prevention of cancer

Late-stage anticoagulant tecarfarin has U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations for high-risk patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and those patients with implanted mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs)

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., June 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced its participation in the BIO International Convention 2026 Partnering Event (BIO 2026) taking place June 22-25, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center.

The Company’s executive management team will host partnering meetings to discuss development and commercialization opportunities for its differentiated pipeline, headlined by CAD-1005, a Phase 3-ready 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor being investigated for the treatment of patients with Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT), and tecarfarin, a late-stage oral Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for being investigated for the treatment of patients with conditions for which current anticoagulation profiles are ineffective or suboptimal.

“BIO 2026 comes at a pivotal moment for Cadrenal as we prepare to initiate our Phase 3 registration trial for CAD-1005,” said Quang X. Pham, Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “With Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA, we believe we are uniquely positioned to address the significant unmet need in HIT, a condition where no new therapies have been approved in over two decades. We look forward to engaging with potential partners who share our vision of the potential to bring this breakthrough mechanism to patients.”

Highlighting CAD-1005: A Potential First-in-Class Solution for HIT
At the forefront of Cadrenal’s portfolio is CAD-1005, the only selective 12-LOX inhibitor known to us to be currently in clinical development. CAD-1005 is being investigated to target the root cause of HIT-a severe, immune-mediated reaction to heparin that causes life-threatening blood clots and low platelet counts. Unlike current therapies that only reduce the risk of thrombotic complications, CAD-1005 is being investigated to interrupt the immune signaling feedback loop that drives the development and persistence of HIT.

The Company recently completed an End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the FDA, which provided guidance on the registration path for a single pivotal Phase 3 trial. This follows Phase 2 data demonstrating that CAD-1005 could reduce thrombotic events in patients with HIT.

Unlocking the Potential of the 12-LOX Platform
Beyond HIT, Cadrenal is leveraging the BIO 2026 partnering forum to explore broader applications for its proprietary 12-LOX inhibitor platform. Emerging research indicates that 12-LOX may play a central role in inflammatory signaling across high-impact disease areas, including atherosclerosis, microvascular thrombosis, and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Additionally, 12-LOX is a potential target for therapy and prevention of cancer.

The Company’s platform represents a novel approach to modulating inflammation without the broader systemic suppression associated with traditional anti-inflammatory agents. Cadrenal aims to identify strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of its second-generation oral 12-LOX inhibitors (CAD-2000) for these chronic, large-market indications.

Tecarfarin: A Potentially Superior Anticoagulant for Complex Cases
Cadrenal will also present opportunities for tecarfarin, its late-stage oral anticoagulant. Tecarfarin is being designed with the goal of being uniquely metabolized in ways that avoid the drug-drug interactions and renal clearance issues common with warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). Tecarfarin has already received FDA Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations for two specific high-risk populations – patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), and patients with implanted mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs).

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.
Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is being researched as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for treating heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company showcasing its Phase 3-ready CAD-1005 and novel 12-LOX platform at BIO 2026; CAD-1005 being researched for the prevention of life-threatening blood clots in patients with HIT; CAD-1005 targeting $2 billion peak annual revenue potential; 12-LOX playing a central role in inflammatory signaling across high-impact disease areas, including diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, and microvascular thrombosis; 12-LOX being a potential target for therapy and prevention of cancer; the Company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions; the Company’s participation in BIO 2026, taking place June 22-25, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center; the Company’s executive management team hosting partnering meetings to discuss development and commercialization opportunities for its differentiated pipeline, headlined by CAD-1005, a Phase 3-ready 12-LOX inhibitor being investigated for the treatment of patients with HIT, and tecarfarin, a late-stage oral VKA being investigated for the treatment of patients with conditions for which current anticoagulation profiles are ineffective or suboptimal; Cadrenal preparing to initiate its Phase 3 registration trial for CAD-1005; the Company believing it is uniquely positioned to address the significant unmet need in HIT, a condition where no new therapies have been approved in over two decades; the Company engaging with potential partners who share its vision of the potential to bring this breakthrough mechanism to patients; CAD-1005 being a potential first-in-class solution for HIT; CAD-1005 being investigated to target the root cause of HIT; CAD-1005 being investigated to interrupt the immune signaling feedback loop that drives the development and persistence of HIT; CAD-1005 reducing thrombotic events in patients with HIT; Cadrenal leveraging the BIO 2026 partnering forum to explore broader applications for its proprietary 12-LOX inhibitor platform; 12-LOX playing a central role in inflammatory signaling across high-impact disease areas, including atherosclerosis, microvascular thrombosis, and metabolic conditions such as diabetes and obesity; 12-LOX being a potential target for therapy and prevention of cancer; the Company’s platform representing a novel approach to modulating inflammation without the broader systemic suppression associated with traditional anti-inflammatory agents; Cadrenal aiming to identify strategic collaborations to accelerate the development of its second-generation oral 12-LOX inhibitors (CAD-2000) for these chronic, large-market indications; tecarfarin being a potentially superior anticoagulant for complex cases; Cadrenal presenting opportunities for tecarfarin, its late-stage oral anticoagulant, at BIO 2026; tecarfarin being designed with the goal of being a uniquely metabolized in ways that avoid the drug-drug interactions and renal clearance issues common with warfarin and DOACs; Cadrenal advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions; CAD-1005 being researched as a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for treating HIT; the development of second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics for chronic indications; tecarfarin preventing heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices; and frunexian being used in acute hospital settings. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance directly to Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 3 study and derive the results needed for an NDA submission; and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC, Robert Blum, Managing Partner, 602-889-9700, [email protected]

Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Phase 3 Development Update on CAD-1005 Following End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with FDA

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Official FDA meeting minutes and Phase 2 data provide guidance on the pivotal Phase 3 registration path for CAD-1005 in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, and provided a corporate update highlighting continued progress in its CAD-1005 program for HIT. The Company has now received the official minutes from its End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which provided guidance on key elements of the planned pivotal Phase 3 registration trial for CAD-1005, Cadrenal’s investigational first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor being developed to treat suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Based on this feedback and Phase 2 data, Cadrenal plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT.

Recent Highlights

  • Received official FDA EOP2 meeting minutes providing guidance on protocol design, study population, dosing, background therapy, exposure, safety database, and the primary endpoint of new or worsening thrombotic events.
  • After considering FDA feedback on a pivotal registration study, Cadrenal plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to the current standard of care for patients with HIT.
  • Planned pivotal Phase 3 study, the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled registration trial in HIT, will evaluate CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across clinical centers worldwide and is intended to support a projected NDA submission in 2029.
  • Primary endpoint, centrally adjudicated, is expected to be the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT, with at least one planned interim analysis.
  • Phase 2 data showed an absolute reduction of more than 25% in thrombotic events when CAD-1005 was added to standard anticoagulant therapy, supporting the continued advancement of CAD-1005 as Cadrenal’s near-term development priority.
  • Continues to position CAD-1005 as a first-in-class, selective 12-LOX inhibitor and the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT, supported by Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA and by orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency.

“With the official EOP2 meeting minutes now in hand, we believe the registration path for CAD-1005 in HIT is clearly defined,” commented Quang X. Pham, Chairman & CEO. “The FDA’s guidance on trial design and the primary endpoint of new or worsening thrombotic events reinforces our confidence in advancing directly to a pivotal Phase 3 study. We believe CAD-1005 has the potential to be the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Research and development expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were $0.8 million compared to $1.7 million for the same period in 2025. General and administrative expenses were $1.7 million compared to $2.3 million for the same period in 2025. Total operating expenses were $2.5 million compared to $3.9 million for the same period in 2025. Cadrenal reported a net loss of $2.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2025.

As of March 31, 2026, Cadrenal had cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 million. Subsequent to quarter end, on April 1, 2026, the Company completed a $2.5 million financing, providing additional capital to support near-term development activities. The Company continues to evaluate financing and strategic alternatives to support its planned clinical development activities, including the anticipated pivotal Phase 3 trial of CAD-1005 in HIT.

The Company is advancing Phase 3 readiness activities, including protocol finalization, and expects to provide further updates in the coming quarters.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor being developed to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and those with left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding continued progress in its CAD-1005 program for HIT ; plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT; the planned pivotal Phase 3 study being the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled registration trial in HIT; the Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across clinical centers worldwide; the trial supporting a projected NDA submission in 2029; the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT being the primary endpoint of the trial; the trial having at least one planned interim analysis; continuing to position CAD-1005 as a first-in-class, selective 12-LOX inhibitor and the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT; the registration path for CAD-1005 in HIT being clearly defined; and CAD-1005 having the potential to be the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to raise sufficient capital to continue progress of CAD-1005; the ability to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to standard-of-care anticoagulation in patients with HIT; the ability to successfully design and complete the Phase 3 study and derive the results needed for an NDA submission: and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Cadrenal Therapeutics (CVKD) – Preliminary Design For CAD-1005 Phase 3 In HIT Announced


Friday, May 01, 2026

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Phase 3 Design Announced. Cadrenal held an end-of-Phase-2 meeting with the FDA to discuss the results of the CAD-1005 trial and receive guidance for the design of Phase 3. Following the receipt of the Meeting Minutes, the preliminary design for Phase 3 in HIT (Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia) has been announced. The trial is expected to begin in late FY2026 to early FY2027, with an NDA possible in FY2019.

HIT Is A Serious Condition. HIT is a potentially life-threatening immune reaction to heparin, an anticoagulant currently used in an estimated 12 million cardiac surgeries. HIT affects up to 5% of these patients, forming immune complexes that can activate platelets and cause excessive clotting. About 50% experience thrombosis, as well as embolisms, skin necrosis, and other cardiac events that can be fatal. CAD-1005 is a selective inhibitor of the 12-LOX immune pathway that causes HIT. This contrasts with other drugs that control symptoms and secondary morbidities following the immune response.


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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Announces End-of-Phase 2 Meeting with the FDA and Pivotal Phase 3 Registration Path for CAD-1005 in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

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FDA provided critical guidance for the advancement of CAD-1005 to pivotal Phase 3 in HIT

Phase 2 data showed a greater than 25% absolute reduction in thrombotic events when CAD-1005 was added to standard anticoagulant therapy

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today announced a major regulatory milestone after successfully completing its End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and receiving guidance on key elements of the Phase 3 pivotal trial for CAD-1005, the Company’s investigational first-in-class 12-lipoxygenase (12-LOX) inhibitor for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).

The meeting with the FDA provided critical guidance on protocol design, study population, dosing, background therapy, exposure, the safety database, and the primary endpoint of new or worsening thrombotic events. After considering FDA feedback on a pivotal registration study, Cadrenal plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to the current standard of care for patients with HIT.

“This successful EOP2 meeting marks an important regulatory milestone for Cadrenal and our CAD-1005 program,” said Quang X. Pham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “Building on our Phase 2 experience with CAD-1005 in HIT and now with FDA guidance for Phase 3, Cadrenal is positioned to pursue a pivotal trial for the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades.”

Planned Phase 3 HIT Trial Design

Cadrenal’s planned pivotal Phase 3 study – the first randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled registration trial in HIT – will evaluate CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across up to 50 clinical centers worldwide and is intended to support a projected NDA submission in 2029. Patients with suspected HIT will be randomized to CAD-1005 or placebo while receiving standard-of-care anticoagulant therapy and treated for up to 14 days during hospitalization. The primary endpoint – centrally adjudicated – is the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT, with at least one planned interim analysis.

“CAD-1005 is being investigated for the treatment of immune-mediated thrombocytopenia by targeting the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms that current therapies do not,” said James Ferguson, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Cadrenal Therapeutics. “Interrupting the vicious cycle of platelet activation in HIT with CAD-1005 could be an important addition to our therapeutic armamentarium for this devastating condition.”

About Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

Heparin is the most widely used in-hospital anticoagulant, with more than 12 million patients receiving it in the United States each year. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a potentially life-threatening immune-mediated complication of heparin administration that occurs when antibodies to heparin activate platelets, leading to clots throughout the circulatory system, markedly lowering platelet counts, and increasing the risk of bleeding. Complications of HIT include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, myocardial infarction, amputation, and death, with mortality rates for HIT exceeding 20% in some studies. CAD-1005 is the only treatment in clinical development that targets the underlying immune drivers of HIT.

About CAD-1005

CAD-1005 is an investigational therapy under evaluation for the treatment of suspected HIT. CAD-1005 is designed to selectively inhibit 12-LOX, a pathway integral to the primary immune mechanisms that drive HIT. Unlike existing therapies for HIT, which are directed only at preventing thrombotic complications, this approach targets the primary underlying cause of HIT. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Fast Track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as well as orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for treating heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also in development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline includes tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including those with end-stage kidney disease and left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding Cadrenal’s plans to advance to a pivotal Phase 3 in HIT; plans to advance directly to a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to the current standard of care for patients with HIT; Cadrenal being positioned to pursue a pivotal trial for the first new therapy for HIT in more than two decades; the planned pivotal Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 in approximately 120 patients across up to 50 clinical centers worldwide and being intended to support a projected NDA submission in 2029; the protocol design including patients with suspected HIT being randomized to CAD-1005 or placebo while receiving standard-of-care anticoagulant therapy and treated for up to 14 days during hospitalization with the primary endpoint – centrally adjudicated – being the incidence of new or worsening thrombotic events in patients with Serotonin Release Assay (SRA)-confirmed HIT, with at least one planned interim analysis; and interrupting the vicious cycle of platelet activation in HIT with CAD-1005 being an important addition to our therapeutic armamentarium for this devastating condition. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to continue to progress CAD-1005; the ability to successfully plan a pivotal Phase 3 study; the ability to successfully plan and conduct a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 3 study evaluating CAD-1005 added to the current standard of care for patients with HIT; the ability of the Company’s planned Phase 3 pivotal trial to support a projected NDA in 2029; the ability to interrupt the vicious cycle of platelet activation in HIT with CAD-1005; the Company’s ability to raise sufficient funding to commence and complete its planned Phase 3 trial, and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Cadrenal Therapeutics (CVKD) – Cadrenal Reports FY2025 With Clinical Progress


Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Robert LeBoyer, Senior Vice President, Equity Research Analyst, Biotechnology, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Progress On CAD-1005 Reported With FY2025 Results. Cadrenal reported a loss for 4Q25 of $3.0 million or $(1.42) per share and a FY2025 loss of $13.2 million or $(6.64) per share. Importantly, it recently held its End-Of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA to receive guidance for the planned Phase 3 trial for CAD-1005 in HIT (heparin-induced thrombocytopenia). The company had cash and equivalents of $4.0 million on December 31, 2025.

Lead Indication Reported Phase 2 Data. As discussed in our Research Note on February 25, Cadrenal reported results from its Phase 2 study of CAD-1005 in HIT. The trial was designed to show CAD-1005 improved platelet recovery and tested platelet count recovery as a biomarker for thrombosis and outcome. The data did not show a correlation between platelet count normalization and thrombotic events, but did show an important reduction in thrombotic events exceeding 25% in the CAD-1005 treatment arm compared with placebo.


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Release – Cadrenal Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results; Provides Corporate Update on CAD-1005 Program for HIT Following End-of-Phase 2 FDA Meeting

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Encouraging Phase 2 HIT data and recent FDA feedback support continued advancement of CAD-1005 as Cadrenal’s near-term development priority; broader 12-LOX platform remains a longer-term opportunity

PONTE VEDRA, Fla., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, and provided a corporate update highlighting recent progress across its CAD-1005 program for HIT and broader 12-LOX inhibitor platform. The update reflects continued progress for CAD-1005, Cadrenal’s first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), including completion of its End-of-Phase 2 (EOP2) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 26, 2026, to align on the proposed Phase 3 pivotal trial of CAD-1005 in patients with HIT.

Recent Highlights

  • Reported encouraging results from a randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 2 study of CAD-1005 in HIT, with fewer new or worsening thrombotic events observed in patients treated with CAD-1005 on a background of standard anticoagulant therapy.
  • Observed a greater than 25% absolute reduction in thrombotic events in the CAD-1005 treatment arm versus placebo, while also gaining important insight that platelet count recovery may not be an appropriate surrogate endpoint for clinical efficacy in HIT.
  • On March 26, 2026, the Company completed its End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA and clarified a potential registrational path for its planned Phase 3 pivotal trial.
  • Incorporation of FDA feedback into Phase 3 protocol is currently underway.
  • Continued to position CAD-1005 as the only selective 12-LOX inhibitor currently in clinical development, supported by Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the FDA and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency.
  • While HIT remains the Company’s near-term development priority, it continues to see additional scientific support for 12-LOX inhibition beyond HIT, including research in obesity and type 2 diabetes showing potential improvements in glycemic control, pancreatic beta-cell preservation, and inflammatory signaling.

“CAD-1005 continues to reinforce our conviction that selective 12-LOX inhibition may offer a differentiated approach for patients with HIT, a life-threatening, immune-mediated prothrombotic disorder, and a serious condition with substantial unmet need,” commented Quang X. Pham, Chairman & CEO. “Despite modern care, mortality remains high (up to 18-20% in some groups), with many survivors facing limb amputations. The encouraging Phase 2 results, including the reduction in thrombotic events observed on top of standard anticoagulant therapy, further strengthen our confidence in the program and in the decision to make CAD-1005 our lead development priority.”

“The recent End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA is an important milestone in clarifying the regulatory path forward for CAD-1005. As we incorporate FDA feedback and prepare for the next stage of development, we remain focused on advancing CAD-1005 as our lead priority in HIT. At the same time, we continue to evaluate longer-term opportunities across our broader 12-LOX platform and other pipeline assets to support future value creation.”

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
Research and development expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were $0.7 million compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2024. General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, were $2.4 million compared to $2.7 million for the same period in 2024. Cadrenal reported a net loss of $3.0 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, compared to $4.2 million for the same period in 2024.

On December 31, 2025, Cadrenal had cash and cash equivalents of $4.0 million. The Company is evaluating financing and strategic alternatives to support its planned clinical development activities. The Company had approximately 2.3 million shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

About Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc.

Cadrenal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVKD) is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing novel therapies for life-threatening immune and thrombotic conditions. Its lead program, CAD-1005, is a first-in-class 12-LOX inhibitor for the treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), a deadly immune-mediated thrombotic disorder. CAD-1005 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track designations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and orphan drug status from the European Medicines Agency. Second-generation 12-LOX oral therapeutics are also under development for chronic indications.

The Company’s broader pipeline features tecarfarin, a late-stage oral vitamin K antagonist designed to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and deaths due to blood clots in patients requiring chronic anticoagulation, including for patients with end-stage kidney disease and left ventricular assist devices, and frunexian, a parenteral Factor XIa inhibitor intended for use in acute hospital settings.

For more information, visit https://www.cadrenal.com/ and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

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Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements.” The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the continued progress for CAD-1005 for suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia; a potential registrational path for the Company’s planned Phase 3 pivotal trial; additional scientific support for 12-LOX inhibition beyond HIT; research in obesity and type 2 diabetes showing potential improvements in glycemic control, pancreatic beta-cell preservation, and inflammatory signaling; selective 12-LOX inhibition offering a differentiated approach for patients with HIT, a serious condition with substantial unmet need; continuing to evaluate longer-term opportunities across the Company’s broader 12-LOX platform and other pipeline assets to support future value creation; the Company’s clinical development plans and timing, regulatory pathway and potential registration strategy for CAD-1005; the design and initiation of its planned Phase 3 trial, the potential therapeutic and commercial opportunity for CAD-1005 and the Company’s broader pipeline, and the Company’s capital requirements and potential financing or strategic alternatives. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including the ability to continue progress CAD-1005; the ability to successfully plan a registrational path for the Company’s planned Phase 3 pivotal trial; the ability for 12-LOX inhibition to provide improvements in obesity and type 2 diabetes in glycemic control, pancreatic beta-cell preservation, and inflammatory signaling and support future value creation; the Company’s ability to raise sufficient funding to commence and complete its planned Phase 3 trial, and the other risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and, except as required by federal securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:

Lytham Partners, LLC
Robert Blum, Managing Partner
602-889-9700
[email protected]

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