Cloudbreak Pharma reallocates HK$103.6 million IPO proceeds to expand dry-eye R&D programs

  • Cloudbreak Pharma outlined a revised funding plan for the HK$524.6 million in net IPO proceeds, shifting HK$103.6 million away from CBT-009 following the decision to withdraw its current China IND application for a possible phase 3 trial.
  • Reallocated funds target faster clinical and regulatory work on CBT-001 and CBT-004, accelerated development of SFA+ pipeline assets including CBT-358 and CBT-277, and higher general corporate funding.
  • Under the revised plan, total allocations rise to HK$359.2 million for CBT-001 and CBT-004 programs, HK$84.1 million for CBT-009, CBT-358 and CBT-277, HK$28.8 million for manufacturing and commercialization, and HK$52.5 million for working capital.
  • CBT-358 development is being pulled forward, with a US IND submission filed on May 21, 2026, while preparations continue for FDA discussions and IND work for CBT-277.
  • Unutilized proceeds stood at HK$312.6 million, with spending to be governed by tighter board-level budgeting and authorization controls.


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