NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICESOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, announces the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units ("Units"), whereby it issued 156,849 Units at a price of US$0.73 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of US$114,500 (the "Offering"). Under the Offering, each Unit consisted of one common share in the capital of the

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, is pleased to provide a comprehensive update on its 2025 progress and strategic goals for 2026. The first half of 2025 has been marked by intense focus and significant advancement, solidifying a robust plan to accelerate the lead gout program towards a NDA filing, aiming to propel technology toward revenue generation and foster substantial shareholder value. Strategic Acceleration of the Gout Program: XRx-026 and

CALGARY, Alberta, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, announces a non-brokered private placement to raise up to USD $114,500 through the issuance of up to 156,849 common share units ("Units") of the Company at a price of USD $0.73 per unit (the "Offering"). Each Unit will be comprised of one common share and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder, on exercise, to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the

Not For Distribution to United States News Wire Services or for Dissemination in the United States CALGARY, Alberta, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced non-brokered private placement of units ("Units"), whereby it issued 1,267,123 Units at a price of US$0.73 per Unit for aggregate gross proceeds of US$925,000 pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption under Part 5A of National Instrument 45-10

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES CALGARY, Alberta, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, announces a non-brokered private placement to raise up to USD $925,000 through the issuance of up to 1,267,123 common share units of the Company at a price of USD $0.73 per unit (the "Offering"). Each Unit will comprise one common share and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle th

CALGARY, Alberta, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces a non-brokered private placement to raise up to USD $3,000,000 through the issuance of up to 3,409,090 common share units of the Company at a price of USD $0.88 per unit (the "Offering"). Each Unit will comprise one common share and one common share purchase warrant (a "Warrant"). Each Warrant will entitle the holder, on exercise, to purchase one additional common share in the capital of the Company, at a

● XORTX will focus on key steps to advance a NDA filing for Gout indication ● CALGARY, Alberta, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce it has received responses from the US Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") and clarified key steps for a new drug application ("NDA") for the Company's novel proprietary formulation of oxypurinol for the treatment of gout. The Type B meeting conducted by the FDA, included review of chemistry, manufacturing, ph

CALGARY, Alberta, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat gout and progressive kidney disease , is pleased to announce receipt of notification that the patent "Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor Formulations" will be granted by the European Patent Office. The patent covers compositions and methods of formulating using XORTX's proprietary formulations of xanthine oxidase inhibitors ("XOI") for the treatment of health consequences of chronically high uric acid, gout, renal, cardiovascular and other diseases where abe

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) since the closing bid price for the Company's common shares listed on Nasdaq was below US$1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) requires the shares to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.

● Type B Meeting Discussion to Accelerate XRx-026 for Gout to NDA ● CALGARY, Alberta, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU)), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, is pleased to provide an update regarding communications with the US Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA"). At the request of the FDA a type B meeting package will be provided by the Company during the next week, and accompanying FDA communications are expected by April 26, 2025. The Company has prepared a broad Type B meeting review at the r

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CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, announces that further to its earlier press release, the special meeting of shareholders has been rescheduled to 10:00 a.m. (Calgary time) on Friday, October 27, 2023 (the "Meeting"). At the Meeting shareholders will consider a consolidation of the Company's issued and outstanding shares in order for the Company to regain compliance with the continued listing requirements for the NASDAQ Capital Market. About XORTX Therap

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (TSXV:XRTX, NASDAQ:XRTX), a pharmaceutical therapeutics company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, announces that it will hold its annual and special meeting of shareholders at 11:00 a.m. (Calgary time) on Monday, December 20, 2021 (the "Meeting"). Materials for the Meeting have been mailed to shareholders and are available on the Company's SEDAR profile and the Company's website. The meeting has been called for shareholders to consider annual matters including the election of directors, re-appointment of Smythe LLP Chartered Accountants as au

CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held Thursday, September 12, 2024. A total of 889,288 common shares of the Company were represented at the Meeting, representing approximately 31% of the total number of common shares of the Company issued and outstanding. All matters presented for approval at the Meeting were duly authorized and approved including electi

CALGARY, Alberta, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANUA WKN: A3UNZ))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, welcomes Abigail Jenkins, a biotech industry veteran with deep experience with the commercialization of therapies for renal and cardiovascular disease, to its Board of Directors. Abigail "Abbey" L. Jenkins, M.S., is the current President and CEO of Gamida Cell (NASDAQ:GMDA) and a member of its Board of Directors. Ms. Jenkins brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the biopharmaceutical industry deliv

CALGARY, Alberta, March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANUA WKN: A3UNZ))), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ("ADPKD"), is pleased to announce that Dr. Ronald Perrone has joined the Company's Clinical Advisory Board. Dr. Allen Davidoff stated, "We are excited that Dr. Ron Perrone has agreed to join XORTX's Clinical Advisory Board. Dr. Perrone brings substantial medical and professional experience as a thought leader, combined with clinical experience treating patients with ADPKD and kidney disease. We are privileged

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, welcomes Mr. Patrick Treanor to the Board of Directors and announces the resignation of Ian Klassen, both effective December 31, 2023. Mr. Treanor is a seasoned pharmaceutical industry executive. He is the current Chief Operating Officer of Pathalys Pharma, Inc., a private company focused on the development of advanced therapeutics to improve the management of late stage chronic kidney disease. He previously served as Pre

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the appointment of James Fairbairn as Chief Financial Officer to replace Amar Keshri who left the Company's employ effective July 31, 2023. James Fairbairn was appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer on June 28, 2023. James Fairbairn was the Company's Chief Financial Officer from November 2018 through July 2021. He has more than 30 years of experience with publicly-traded companies. He is a Char

CALGARY, Alberta, June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held Wednesday, June 28, 2023. A total of 7,482,990 common shares of the Company were represented at the Meeting, representing approximately 41.6% of the total number of common shares of the Company issued and outstanding. All matters presented for approval at the Meeting were duly authorized and approved including electio

The proxy voting deadline for XORTX shareholders to vote their proxies is 10:00 a.m. (Calgary time) on Monday, June 26, 2023. XORTX's board of directors recommends shareholders vote FOR the election of all director nominees, FOR the appointment of auditors of the ensuing year, and FOR the resolution to approve the Company's stock option plan.Shareholders who have questions or need assistance with voting their shares can contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group at 1-877-452-7184 or by e-mail at [email protected]. CALGARY, Alberta, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pha

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Evans, M.D., MBA, as Chief Business Officer. The engagement of Dr. Evans initiates a business development outreach program associated with the Company's XRx-008 program, with the goal of identifying a global partner for Phase 3 development and commercialization. In addition, XORTX has appointed Russo Partners as the Company's Public Relations firm, with David Melamed, Ph.D.,

CALGARY, Alberta, June 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to welcome and appoint Mr. Anthony Giovinazzo to the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Board.  Dr. Allen Davidoff, CEO of XORTX stated, "I am pleased to welcome Anthony to the board of directors and as Chair of the Board. Mr. Giovinazzo's experience speaks for itself with decades of industry experience, including extensive patent portfolio building, pharmaceutical industry partnering, technology commercia

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:XRTX, TSXV:XRTX, Frankfurt: ANU))), a pharmaceutical therapeutics company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. David MacDonald as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dr. MacDonald has an over 30-year record of achievement in drug development and leadership in pharma and biotech, achieving critical, value-inflection milestones for those companies.  Dr. Allen Davidoff, CEO of XORTX stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. MacDonald to the management team and into a leadership role with the Company.