Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Tenax Therapeutics (TENX):

• A specialized research division of Pfizer, focused on developing treatments for neurological pain and certain heart conditions.
• A clinical-stage biotechnology company, similar to a focused Gilead Sciences but developing therapies for neurological pain and specific heart conditions.
• An early-stage Vertex Pharmaceuticals for specific pain and heart conditions.

• TNX-101 (levosimendan): An investigational drug candidate being developed for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, particularly in rare disease indications such as pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of drug candidates for various medical conditions, such as pulmonary hypertension.

As a clinical-stage company, Tenax Therapeutics does not currently have any commercial products approved and available for sale on the market. Therefore, the company does not have "major customers" in the traditional sense, whether they be other companies or individual consumers purchasing its products or services.

Its primary activities involve conducting clinical trials and advancing its drug candidates through the regulatory approval process. The company's funding typically comes from capital-raising activities, such as equity offerings to investors, and potentially from grants or strategic collaborations, rather than from sales of approved products.

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Christopher Giordano, President and Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Giordano has served as CEO and a director on the Tenax board since July 2021, and as President since October 2021. From early 2018 to 2021, he was President of IQVIA Biotech and IQVIA MedTech, two full-service clinical research business units of IQVIA (formerly Quintiles). During his three years of leadership, his team executed a clinical trial portfolio that grew from 250 to 400 active projects and achieved double-digit annual sales growth. He joined Quintiles in 2008 as Vice President, overseeing various consulting, regulatory, commercial, and clinical development services. From 2008-2013, he oversaw Phase III trials for a new oral anticoagulant, which led to his appointments as Americas (2011) and then Global (2013) Vice President of the cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic therapeutic area at Quintiles. From 2001-2008, Mr. Giordano held sales and operational management roles at PPD, focusing primarily on biotechnology companies.

Thomas A. McGauley, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer

Thomas A. McGauley has served as the interim Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer of Tenax Therapeutics since December 2024. Mr. McGauley is a senior life sciences financial executive with an extensive background in finance, life science companies, SEC reporting, and fundraising. Since July 2021, he has been a member of Danforth Advisors, LLC, providing executive financial services to various public and private companies. From 2018 to 2022, Mr. McGauley was a director at CBIZ in their accounting advisory practice, where he advised public and private clients and served as interim chief financial officer for a private life sciences company during a critical growth period. Prior to that, from 2009 to 2018, he served as the chief financial officer and a consultant to several public and private life science companies, including Galectin Therapeutics Inc. His career started in public accounting, with his most recent position as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, specializing in life sciences and technology companies. McGauley's military background includes service as an officer in the U.S. Army and the MA National Guard, where he ended his military career as a captain and company commander.

Stuart Rich, MD, Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Stuart Rich serves as a Director and the Chief Medical Officer of Tenax Therapeutics.

Doug Randall, Chief Business Officer

Doug Randall serves as the Chief Business Officer of Tenax Therapeutics, and has also been identified as EVP of Commercial and Business Operations.

Douglas Hay, PHD, EVP of Regulatory Affairs

Dr. Douglas Hay serves as the EVP of Regulatory Affairs for Tenax Therapeutics, and has also been identified as SVP of Regulatory Affairs.

Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) is focused on developing therapies for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, with its main product candidates targeting Pulmonary Hypertension with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF) and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).

Pulmonary Hypertension with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF)

Tenax Therapeutics' lead drug candidate, TNX-103 (oral levosimendan), is being developed for the treatment of PH-HFpEF. As of November 2023, there are currently no FDA-approved treatments for PH-HFpEF. The estimated patient prevalence for this condition in North America is projected to exceed 2,000,000 patients by 2030. Tenax Therapeutics holds global commercial rights for levosimendan for the treatment of PH-HFpEF.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)

Tenax Therapeutics is also developing an oral formulation of imatinib (TNX-201) for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). The global market for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) drugs was valued at approximately US$ 5.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 12.7 billion by 2033, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% during this period. Other estimates indicate the global PAH market was around USD 8.04 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 12.38 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.44% between 2025 and 2034. The North American PAH market alone was valued at USD 2.31 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 3.90 billion by 2034.

1. Successful Completion and Positive Topline Data from the Phase 3 LEVEL Study: Tenax Therapeutics is currently conducting the Phase 3 LEVEL study for TNX-103 in PH-HFpEF patients. Enrollment for this study is anticipated to be completed around year-end 2025, with topline data expected in mid-2026. Positive results from this pivotal study would be a critical step towards regulatory approval and, consequently, future revenue generation.
2. Initiation and Advancement of the Global Phase 3 LEVEL-2 Study: A second global Phase 3 study, LEVEL-2, for TNX-103 is expected to commence in 2025. This expansion of the clinical program, including a larger sample size and longer evaluation period, aims to provide a robust safety and efficacy database for regulatory reviewers, further bolstering the potential for market approval and subsequent revenue streams.
3. Progress Towards Regulatory Filings and Potential Market Approval for TNX-103: The successful completion of Phase 3 trials and subsequent positive data would enable Tenax Therapeutics to pursue regulatory filings, such as a New Drug Application (NDA), for TNX-103. The company's recent financing efforts are intended to accelerate the Phase 3 program and shorten the time to NDA submission. Achieving regulatory approval is the direct pathway to commercialization and revenue growth.
4. Addressing a Significant Unmet Medical Need in PH-HFpEF: PH-HFpEF is a severe cardiovascular condition for which there are currently no FDA-approved treatments. If TNX-103 successfully navigates clinical development and gains regulatory approval, it could address this significant unmet medical need and capture a substantial market share, becoming a primary driver of revenue. The company also holds patent protection for TNX-103 in PH-HFpEF until at least the end of 2040, providing long-term market exclusivity.

Capital Allocation Decisions for Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) over the Last 3-5 Years

Share Issuance

• In February 2023, Tenax Therapeutics completed a public offering that generated approximately $15.6 million in gross proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants.
• The company executed another public offering in February 2024, raising approximately $9.0 million in gross proceeds (with estimated net proceeds of around $8.0 million) through the sale of common stock and warrants.
• Tenax Therapeutics successfully closed a private placement financing in August 2024, resulting in total gross proceeds of approximately $100 million.
• In March 2025, the company raised approximately $25 million in gross proceeds through an additional private placement financing.

Inbound Investments

• The company received a significant investment in August 2024 through a private placement financing, yielding approximately $100 million in gross proceeds.
• An additional private placement financing in March 2025 brought in approximately $25 million in gross proceeds.

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures are primarily directed towards advancing the clinical development of the company's product candidates, specifically imatinib (TNX-201) for PAH and levosimendan (TNX-101 and TNX-103) for PH-HFpEF, including the launch of Phase 3 trials.
• Proceeds from the February 2023 public offering were intended, in part, for capital expenditures and ongoing product development.
• Similarly, the net proceeds from the February 2024 public offering were allocated towards the initiation of sites, enrollment, and treatment of patients in the Phase 3 LEVEL trial for oral levosimendan, as well as for general capital expenditures and corporate purposes.