Korro Bio Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 12, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 12, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-13.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-12.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
September 2024 Novo Nordisk Collaboration and License Agreement
Current report
On September 13, 2024, we entered into a research collaboration and license agreement with Novo Nordisk A/S, or Novo Nordisk, pursuant to which we granted Novo Nordisk an exclusive worldwide license under certain intellectual property rights to research, develop, manufacture, commercialize or otherwise exploit certain licensed compounds and licensed products for an initial target in the cardiometabolic field and for a second target (to be nominated by Novo Nordisk within a specified time period as set forth in the agreement).
Current report
Under the agreement, we have the potential to receive up to a total of $530.0 million plus tiered royalties and cost reimbursement for our performance of research and development activities for two programs. Novo Nordisk agreed to pay us an upfront, non-refundable fee of $10.0 million for the research program with respect to the initial target, and we are eligible to receive an additional $10.0 million upfront, non-refundable fee for a second research program with respect to the second target (if nominated by Novo Nordisk). We are eligible to receive research and development and regulatory milestone payments of up to $115.0 million for the initial target and up to an additional $115.0 million for the second target (if applicable). In addition, Novo Nordisk agreed to pay us royalties for each potential licensed product developed under the agreement that are an escalating tiered, mid-single digit percentage of the annual net sales of such licensed product. We are eligible to receive commercial milestone payments of up to $140.0 million for the initial target and up to an additional $140.0 million for the second target (if applicable). For more information, see Note 11 - Collaboration Agreements in the notes to the unaudited financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Current report
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Previous report
April 2024 Private Placement
Previous report
On April 17, 2024, we entered into a subscription agreement with certain new and existing accredited investors to issue and sell an aggregate of 1,249,283 shares of common stock in a private placement, or the April 2024 PIPE, that resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $70.0 million, before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses of approximately $2.6 million. The April 2024 PIPE, which closed on April 22, 2024, was led by funds affiliated with Deep Track Capital, with participation from Atlas Venture, Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities, NEA, Rock Springs Capital, Tri Locum Partners, and other leading healthcare investors.
Previous report
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
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Our most advanced program is a development candidate, KRRO-110, for the treatment of AATD where, using our proprietary RNA editing approach, we are repairing a pathogenic variant on RNA. KRRO-110 has the potential to be disease-modifying and provide a differentiated therapeutic option. Preclinical development of KRRO-110 is ongoing in preparation for a potential regulatory filing in the second half of 2024 and an anticipated interim clinical readout in the second half of 2025.
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Our most advanced program is a development candidate, KRRO-110, for the treatment of AATD where, using our proprietary RNA editing approach, we are repairing a pathogenic variant on RNA. KRRO-110 has the potential to be disease-modifying and provide a differentiated therapeutic option. In November 2024, we announced submission of a regulatory filing for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial for KRRO-110 to Australian Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee, or HREC. Subject to approval by HREC and acceptance of a clinical trial notification by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration, or TGA, we anticipate dosing the first participant in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial in the first quarter of 2025. An interim data readout for the Phase 1/2 clinical trial of KRRO-110 is anticipated in the second half of 2025, and completion of the clinical trial is expected in 2026.
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Since inception, we have focused primarily on organizing and staffing our company, business planning, raising capital, securing related intellectual property, and conducting research and development activities for our potential programs and product candidates. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through the private placement of our equity securities. To date, we have raised approximately $223.6 million of aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of our convertible preferred stock, $117.3 million from the sale of shares of common stock issued in a private placement that closed immediately prior to the Merger (as defined below), or the Pre-Closing Financing and $70.0 million from the April 2024 PIPE (as defined below).
Current wording
Since inception, we have focused primarily on organizing and staffing our company, business planning, raising capital, securing related intellectual property, and conducting research and development activities for our potential programs and product candidates. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through the private placement of our equity securities. To date, we have raised approximately $223.6 million of aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of our convertible preferred stock, $117.3 million from the sale of shares of common stock issued in a private placement that closed immediately prior to the Merger (as defined in Note 1 to the unaudited financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), or the Pre-Closing Financing and $70.0 million from the April 2024 private placement of shares of our common stock, or the April 2024 PIPE.
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We have incurred significant operating losses since inception. Our net losses were $41.4 million and $37.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We had an accumulated deficit of $224.4 million as of June 30, 2024. We expect to continue to incur significant and increasing expenses and operating losses and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future as we continue our research and development efforts, advances product candidates through clinical stages, and seeks regulatory approvals for its pipeline candidates. As a result of the Merger (as defined below), we also expect to incur additional costs associated with maintaining compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, director and officer liability insurance, investor and public relations activities and other expenses associated with operating as a public company. Our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year, depending on the timing of its preclinical studies, initiation and conduct of any clinical trials, and its expenditures on other research and development activities, including the expansion of its pipeline.
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We have incurred significant operating losses since inception. Our net losses were $62.4 million and $55.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We had an accumulated deficit of $245.4 million as of September 30, 2024. We expect to continue to incur significant and increasing expenses and operating losses and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future as we continue our research and development efforts, advances product candidates through clinical stages, and seeks regulatory approvals for our pipeline candidates. As a result of the Merger, we also expect to incur additional costs associated with maintaining compliance with Nasdaq listing rules and the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, director and officer liability insurance, investor and public relations activities and other expenses associated with operating as a public company. Our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year, depending on the timing of our preclinical studies, initiation and conduct of any clinical trials, and our expenditures on other research and development activities, including the expansion of our pipeline.
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We do not have any product candidates approved for sale and have not generated any revenue from product sales. We will not generate revenue from product sales unless and until we successfully obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates, if ever, and as appropriate, move pipeline candidates into the clinic and complete clinical development. We have yet to commence clinical trials on any of our program candidates. If we obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates and do not enter into third-party commercialization partnerships, we expect to incur significant expenses related to developing commercialization capabilities to support product sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution activities. As a result, we will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing operations and pursue our development and growth strategy. Until we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of public or private offerings of securities, debt financings or other sources, such as potential collaboration agreements, strategic alliances and licensing arrangements. We may be unable to raise additional funds or enter into such other agreements or arrangements when needed on acceptable terms, or at all. Our failure to raise capital or enter into such agreements as, and when needed, could have a negative effect on its business, results of operations and financial condition.
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We do not have any product candidates approved for sale and have not generated any revenue from product sales. We will not generate revenue from product sales unless and until we successfully obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates, if ever, and as appropriate, move pipeline candidates into the clinic and complete clinical development. We have yet to commence clinical trials on any of our program candidates. If we obtain regulatory approval for our product candidates and do not enter into third-party commercialization partnerships, we expect to incur significant expenses related to developing commercialization capabilities to support product sales, marketing, manufacturing and distribution activities. As a result, we will need substantial additional funding to support our continuing operations and pursue our development and growth strategy. Until we can generate significant revenue from product sales, if ever, we expect to finance our operations through a combination of public or private offerings of securities, debt financings or other sources, such as potential collaboration agreements, strategic alliances and licensing arrangements. We may be unable to raise additional funds or enter into such other agreements or arrangements when needed on acceptable terms, or at all. Our failure to raise capital or enter into such agreements as, and when needed, could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Our external research and development expenses consist primarily of fees paid to CROs, CMOs and outside consultants in connection with our preclinical development activities. Our external research and development expenses also include fees incurred under license agreements. As a pre-clinical company, we do not yet track these external research and development costs on a program-by-program basis. We plan to track program costs on our lead development candidate KRRO-110 upon filing of an Investigational New Drug, or IND, application.
Current wording
Our external research and development expenses consist primarily of fees paid to CROs, CMOs and outside consultants in connection with our preclinical development activities. Our external research and development expenses also include fees incurred under license agreements. As a pre-clinical company, we do not yet track these external research and development costs on a program-by-program basis. We plan to track program costs on our lead development candidate KRRO-110 upon filing of an Investigational New Drug, or IND (or equivalent), application.
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Any changes in the outcome of any of these variables with respect to the development of our product candidates in preclinical and clinical development could mean a significant change in the costs and timing associated with the development of these product candidates. We may never succeed in achieving regulatory approval for any of our product candidates. We may obtain unexpected results from our clinical trials. We may elect to discontinue, delay or modify clinical trials of some product candidates or focus on other product candidates. For example, if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, European Medicines Agency, or EMA, or another regulatory authority were to delay the planned start of clinical trials or require us to conduct clinical trials or other testing beyond those that we currently expect or if we experience significant delays in enrollment in any planned clinical trial, we could be required to expend significant additional financial resources and time on the completion of clinical development of that product candidate.
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Any changes in the outcome of any of these variables with respect to the development of our product candidates in preclinical and clinical development could mean a significant change in the costs and timing associated with the development of these product candidates. We may never succeed in achieving regulatory approval for any of our product candidates. We may obtain unexpected results from our clinical trials. We may elect to discontinue, delay or modify clinical trials of some product candidates or focus on other product candidates. For example, if the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, European Medicines Agency, or EMA, HREC, TGA, or another regulatory authority were to delay the planned start of clinical trials or require us to conduct clinical trials or other testing beyond those that we currently expect or if we experience significant delays in enrollment in any planned clinical trial, we could be required to expend significant additional financial resources and time on the completion of clinical development of that product candidate.
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Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
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Comparison of the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes our research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes our research and development expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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Research and development expenses were $17.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $4.0 million was primarily driven by a $2.4 million increase in discovery, preclinical and contract manufacturing costs as we prepared for our first-in-human trial of KRRO-110, a $0.9 million increase in license and milestone fees, a $0.9 million increase in personnel-related expenses primarily due to an increase in headcount to support the expansion of our research and development function, a $0.6 million increase in facility costs that support our overall research and development activities, partially offset by a $1.0 million decrease in lab supplies and consumables primarily due to reduction in consumables purchased for screening and sequencing.
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Research and development expenses were $16.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $14.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $2.0 million was primarily driven by a $1.3 million increase in discovery, preclinical and contract manufacturing costs as we prepared for our first-in-human trial of KRRO-110, a $0.6 million increase in consulting and other costs to support expanding in-house research and development activities, a $0.5 million increase in personnel-related expenses primarily due to an increase in headcount to support the expansion of our research and development function, a $0.2 million increase in facility costs that support our overall research and development activities, a $0.1 million increase in license and milestone fees, partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in lab supplies and consumables primarily due to reduction in consumables purchased for screening and sequencing.
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Research and development expenses were $30.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $27.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $2.9 million was primarily driven by a $2.4 million increase in discovery, preclinical and contract manufacturing costs as we prepared for our first-in-human trial of KRRO-110, a $2.5 million increase in personnel-related expenses primarily due to an increase in headcount to support the expansion of our research and development function, and a $1.9 million increase in facility costs primarily due to the expansion of our mixed-use office spaces and overall support of research and development activities, partially offset by a $1.8 million decrease in lab supplies and consumables primarily due to reduction in consumables purchased for screening and sequencing, a $1.7 million decrease in sponsored research and license fees primarily attributable to an upfront payment of $2.5 million made to Genevant in March 2023 upon execution of a collaboration and license agreement partially offset by the achievement of a $1.0 million milestone in the first half of 2024, and a $0.4 million decrease in consulting and other costs.
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Research and development expenses were $46.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $41.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $4.8 million was primarily driven by a $3.7 million increase in discovery, preclinical and contract manufacturing costs as we prepared for our first-in-human trial of KRRO-110, a $3.0 million increase in personnel-related expenses primarily due to an increase in headcount to support the expansion of our research and development function, and a $2.2 million increase in facility costs primarily due to the expansion of our mixed-use office spaces and overall support of research and development activities, partially offset by a $2.5 million decrease in lab supplies and consumables primarily due to reduction in consumables purchased for screening and sequencing, a $1.6 million decrease in sponsored research and license fees primarily attributable to an upfront payment of $2.5 million made to Genevant in March 2023 upon execution of a collaboration and license agreement partially offset by the achievement of a $1.0 million milestone in the first half of 2024.
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The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes our general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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General and administrative expenses were $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $5.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $1.7 million was primarily driven by a $0.8 million increase in employee related expenses driven by an increase in headcount to support the overall growth of our company, a $0.8 million increase in information technology, facilities and other expenses, and a $0.1 million increase in professional fees.
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General and administrative expenses were $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $5.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $2.2 million was primarily driven by a $1.0 million increase in employee related expenses driven by an increase in headcount to support the overall growth of our company, a $0.6 million increase in information technology, insurance and other expenses, a $0.4 million increase in professional service fees, and a $0.1 million increase in facilities expenses.
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General and administrative expenses were $14.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $4.2 million was primarily driven by a $1.5 million increase in employee related expenses driven by an increase in headcount to support the overall growth of our company, a $1.1 million increase in information technology and other costs, a $0.8 million increase in facility costs primarily due to the expansion of our mixed-use office spaces and overall support of the growth of our company, and a $0.8 million increase in professional fees.
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General and administrative expenses were $22.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $15.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $6.4 million was primarily driven by a $2.5 million increase in employee related expenses driven by an increase in headcount to support the overall growth of our company, a $1.6 million increase in information technology, insurance and other costs, a $1.3 million increase in professional fees, and a $1.0 million increase in facility costs primarily due to the expansion of our mixed-use office spaces and overall support of the growth of our company.
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Total other income, net was $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $1.5 million was primarily due to an increase of $1.5 million in interest income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities driven by steady interest rates and higher cash, cash equivalent and marketable securities balance.
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Total other income, net was $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $1.6 million was primarily due to an increase of $1.6 million in interest income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities driven by steady interest rates and higher cash, cash equivalent and marketable securities balance.
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Total other income, net was $4.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase of $2.9 million was primarily due to an increase of $2.9 million in interest income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities driven by steady interest rates and higher cash, cash equivalent and marketable securities balance.
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Total other income, net was $6.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $4.6 million was primarily due to an increase of $4.6 million in interest income earned from our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities driven by steady interest rates and higher cash, cash equivalent and marketable securities balance.
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Since our inception, we have generated recurring net losses. We have not yet commercialized any product and we do not expect to generate revenue from sales of any products for several years, if at all. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through proceeds from the issuance of convertible preferred stock and common stock. To date, we have raised approximately $223.6 million of aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of convertible preferred stock, $117.3 million from the Pre-Closing Financing and $70.0 million from the April 2024 PIPE. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $187.8 million.
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Since our inception, we have generated recurring net losses. We have not yet commercialized any product and we do not expect to generate revenue from sales of any products for several years, if at all. Since inception, we have funded our operations primarily through proceeds from the issuance of convertible preferred stock and common stock. To date, we have raised approximately $223.6 million of aggregate gross proceeds from the sale of convertible preferred stock, $117.3 million from the Pre-Closing Financing and $70.0 million from the April 2024 PIPE. As of September 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $169.1 million.
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Since inception, we have incurred significant operating losses and, as of June 30, 2024, had an accumulated deficit of $224.4 million. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses, operating losses, and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future. In addition, we have not yet commercialized any product and we do not expect to generate revenue from sales of any products for several years, if at all.
Current wording
Since inception, we have incurred significant operating losses and, as of September 30, 2024, had an accumulated deficit of $245.4 million. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses, operating losses, and negative operating cash flows for the foreseeable future. In addition, we have not yet commercialized any product and we do not expect to generate revenue from sales of any products for several years, if at all.
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As of June 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $187.8 million. We expect that our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities outstanding as of June 30, 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2026. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could expend our capital resources sooner than we expect. We may also pursue additional cash resources through public or private equity, collaborations or debt financings. There is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining sufficient financing on acceptable terms to continue funding our operations.
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As of September 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $169.1 million. We expect that our cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities outstanding as of September 30, 2024 will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2026. We have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and we could expend our capital resources sooner than we expect. We may also pursue additional cash resources through public or private equity, collaborations or debt financings. There is no assurance that we will be successful in obtaining sufficient financing on acceptable terms to continue funding our operations.
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the outcome, timing and cost of meeting regulatory requirements established by the FDA, EMA and other regulatory authorities;
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the outcome, timing and cost of meeting regulatory requirements established by the FDA, EMA, HREC, TGA and other regulatory authorities;
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the timing and amount of milestone and royalty payments that we are required to make or eligible to receive under any future collaboration and license agreements;
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the timing and amount of milestone and royalty payments that we are required to make or eligible to receive under any existing or future collaboration and license agreements;
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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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Net cash used in operating activities was $36.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which consisted of $41.4 million of net loss, $5.4 million of non-cash adjustments to net loss and an increase of $0.5 million in the net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments primarily consisted of $2.3 million of amortization of operating lease right of use, or ROU, assets, $1.8 million of stock-based compensation expenses, and $1.4 million of depreciation expenses. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of a $5.3 million increase in operating lease liabilities, a $1.4 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, offset by a $4.1 million decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities and a $0.5 million decrease in accounts payable.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $52.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which consisted of $62.4 million of net loss, $7.4 million of non-cash adjustments to net loss and an increase of $2.4 million in the net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments primarily consisted of $3.1 million of amortization of operating lease right of use, or ROU, assets, $3.1 million of stock-based compensation expenses, and $2.3 million of depreciation expenses partially offset by $1.2 million of net amortization of premiums and discounts on marketable securities. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of a $10.0 million increase in accounts receivable and deferred revenue, respectively, a $8.6 million increase in operating lease liabilities, a $0.6 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, offset by a $4.8 million decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities and a $0.8 million decrease in accounts payable.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $34.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which consisted of $37.3 million of net loss, $3.7 million of non-cash adjustments to net loss and an increase of $0.9 million in the net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments primarily consisted of $1.7 million of depreciation expense, $1.3 million of amortization of operating lease ROU assets, and $0.7 million of stock-based compensation expenses. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of a $0.4 million increase in accounts payables and a $0.1 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, offset by a $0.9 million decrease in operating lease liabilities and a $0.2 million decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $46.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which consisted of $55.7 million of net loss, $6.1 million of non-cash adjustments to net loss and an increase of $3.4 million in the net change in operating assets and liabilities. Non-cash adjustments primarily consisted of $2.6 million of depreciation expense, $2.4 million of amortization of operating lease ROU assets, and $1.1 million of stock-based compensation expenses. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of a $1.7 million increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities, a $1.3 million increase in operating lease liabilities, a $0.3 million increase in accounts payables and a $0.1 million increase in other non-current assets.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $108.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and consisted primarily of $96.4 million of purchase of marketable securities and $11.6 million of purchase of property and equipment.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $120.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and consisted primarily of $118.1 million of purchase of marketable securities and $16.5 million of purchase of property and equipment, offset by $14.0 million of proceeds from maturities of marketable securities.
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $12.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and consisted primarily of $18.0 million proceeds from maturity of marketable securities, offset by $5.9 million of purchase of property and equipment.
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Net cash provided by investing activities was $12.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and consisted primarily of $19.0 million proceeds from maturity of marketable securities, offset by $6.2 million of purchase of property and equipment.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $67.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and consisted primarily of net proceeds from the April 2024 PIPE.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $68.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and consisted primarily of net proceeds from the April 2024 PIPE.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $45.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and consisted primarily of net proceeds from the issuance of Legacy Korro’s Series B-2 convertible preferred stock.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $43.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and consisted primarily of net proceeds from the issuance of Legacy Korro’s Series B-2 convertible preferred stock.
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Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our judgments and estimate in light of changes in circumstances, facts, and experience. The effects of material revisions in estimates, if any, will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements prospectively from the date of change in estimates. See our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 for more information about our critical accounting policies as well as a description of our other significant accounting policies.
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Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our financial statements. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our judgments and estimate in light of changes in circumstances, facts, and experience. The effects of material revisions in estimates, if any, will be reflected in the consolidated financial statements prospectively from the date of change in estimates. See the 2023 10-K for more information about our critical accounting policies as well as a description of our other significant accounting policies.
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There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates from those described in Part II, Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates from those described in Part II, Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in the 2023 10-K.
Previous wording
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company under Section 107 of the JOBS Act, which provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period afforded by the JOBS Act for the implementation of new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to avail ourselves of the extended transition period and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company, we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, unless we choose to early adopt a new or revised accounting standard. We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of our initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the prior June 30th, and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt during the prior three-year period.
Current wording
We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. We may take advantage of these exemptions until we are no longer an emerging growth company under Section 107 of the JOBS Act, which provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period afforded by the JOBS Act for the implementation of new or revised accounting standards. We have elected to avail ourselves of the extended transition period and, therefore, while we are an emerging growth company, we will not be subject to new or revised accounting standards at the same time that they become applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, unless we choose to early adopt a new or revised accounting standard. We will remain an emerging growth company until December 31, 2024, which is the fifth anniversary of the closing of our initial public offering.