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# Lineage Cell Therapeutics | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 1.725 M

Revenue: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 1.725 M, missing the estimate of USD 3.076 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD -0.03.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD -7.998 M.

#### Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025

##### Revenue

-   Total Revenues were $1.7 million for Q1 2026, an increase from $1.5 million for Q1 2025, primarily driven by collaboration revenue .
-   Collaboration Revenues were $1.6 million for Q1 2026, up from $1.3 million for Q1 2025 .
-   Royalties, License and Other Revenues were $0.15 million for Q1 2026, down from $0.232 million for Q1 2025 .

##### Operating Expenses

-   Total Operating Expenses increased to $9.3 million for Q1 2026, from $8.0 million for Q1 2025, representing an increase of $1.3 million .
-   Research and Development (R&D) Expenses were $4.2 million for Q1 2026, an increase of $1.1 million from $3.1 million for Q1 2025, mainly due to the OPC1 program, ReSonance program, and preclinical/undisclosed programs .
-   General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses increased to $5.1 million for Q1 2026, from $4.9 million for Q1 2025, primarily due to personnel costs .
-   Cost of Royalties was $0 for Q1 2026, compared to $0.036 million for Q1 2025 .

##### Profitability

-   Loss from Operations was - $7.6 million for Q1 2026, compared to - $6.5 million for Q1 2025 .
-   Net Loss Attributable to Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. was - $4.8 million, or - $0.02 per share (basic) and - $0.03 per share (diluted) for Q1 2026, compared to a net loss of - $4.1 million, or - $0.02 per share (basic and diluted) for Q1 2025 .

##### Other Income (Expenses)

-   Total Other Income (Expenses) was $2.8 million for Q1 2026, compared to $2.4 million for Q1 2025, driven by exchange rate fluctuations and no warrant-related financing transaction costs in 2026 .

##### Cash Flow

-   Net Cash Used in Operating Activities was - $8.078 million for Q1 2026, compared to - $4.886 million for Q1 2025 .
-   Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Investing Activities was - $2.326 million for Q1 2026, compared to $1.903 million for Q1 2025 .
-   Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities was $5.561 million for Q1 2026, compared to $5.044 million for Q1 2025 .

#### Balance Sheet Highlights (as of March 31, 2026)

-   Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities totaled $53.4 million .
-   Cash and Cash Equivalents were $35.939 million as of March 31, 2026, down from $40.791 million as of December 31, 2025 .
-   Marketable Securities were $17.442 million as of March 31, 2026, up from $14.990 million as of December 31, 2025 .
-   Total Assets were $109.533 million as of March 31, 2026, down from $112.584 million as of December 31, 2025 .
-   Total Liabilities were $56.838 million as of March 31, 2026, down from $69.238 million as of December 31, 2025 .
-   Total Shareholders’ Equity was $52.695 million as of March 31, 2026, up from $43.346 million as of December 31, 2025 .

#### Operational Metrics

-   Positive 3-year Phase 1/2a clinical data for RG6501 (OpRegen®) were presented, showing sustained gains in best corrected visual acuity and partial structural restoration of the retina .
-   Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. launched COR1, a new wholly-owned preclinical corneal endothelial disease cell therapy program, and achieved its first milestone with the AlloSCOPE™ 5D manufacturing initiative .
-   The company treated a second chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) patient in the OPC1 DOSED Device Safety Study and established a Scientific Advisory Board .

#### Outlook / Guidance

Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. anticipates its $53.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026, will fund operations into the second quarter of 2028 . The company plans to advance its pipeline of seven cell therapy candidates, including two clinical-stage programs, through disciplined internal spending and external partnerships . Furthermore, Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. intends to progress its COR1 program into translational models and expand its Scientific Advisory Board throughout the year .

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