CytomX Therapeutics Inc

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We are a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, conditionally activated biologics designed to be localized to the tumor microenvironment. We aim to build a commercial enterprise to maximize our impact on the treatment of cancer. By pioneering a novel class of localized biologic drug candidates, powered by our PROBODY® therapeutic technology platform, we lead the field of conditionally activated oncology therapeutics and have established biologics localization as a strategic area of research and development. Our vision is to transform lives with safer, more effective therapies with the goal to address major unmet needs in oncology.

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We are a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel, conditionally activated, masked biologics designed to be preferentially unmasked and activated in the tumor microenvironment. We aim to build a commercial enterprise to maximize our impact on the treatment of cancer. By pioneering a novel class of localized biologic drug candidates, powered by our PROBODY® therapeutic technology platform, we are a leader in the field of masked, conditionally activated oncology therapeutics and have established biologics localization as a strategic area of research and development in the biopharmaceutical industry. Our vision is to transform lives with safer, more effective therapies with the goal to address major unmet needs in oncology.

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Our proprietary, versatile, multi-modality PROBODY technology platform is designed to enable conditional activation of potent biologic therapeutic candidates within the tumor microenvironment, while minimizing drug activity in healthy tissues and circulation. Our platform is built on a strong foundation of tumor biology expertise, including deep knowledge of tumor-associated enzymes known as proteases. Proteases are tightly controlled in normal tissues but often dysregulated and active in tumor microenvironments where they play important roles in cancer cell migration, invasion and metastasis. Leveraging our deep scientific knowledge, we conceived of and constructed our PROBODY therapeutic platform which allows us to genetically engineer biologic therapeutic candidates to contain protease-cleavable masks. Our masking strategy is designed to reduce binding of biologic therapeutics to their targets until the mask is removed by proteases in the tumor microenvironment, providing more selective targeting of the tumor.

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Our proprietary, versatile, multi-modality PROBODY technology platform is designed to enable conditional activation of potent masked biologic therapeutic candidates within the tumor microenvironment, while minimizing drug activity in healthy tissues and circulation. Our platform is built on a strong foundation of tumor biology expertise, including deep knowledge of tumor-associated enzymes known as proteases. Proteases are tightly controlled in normal tissues but often dysregulated and active in tumor microenvironments where they play important roles in cancer cell migration, invasion and metastasis. Leveraging our deep scientific knowledge, we conceived of and constructed our PROBODY therapeutic platform which allows us to genetically engineer biologic therapeutic candidates to contain protease-cleavable masks. Our masking strategy is designed to reduce binding of biologic therapeutics to their targets until the mask is removed by proteases in the tumor microenvironment, providing more selective targeting of the tumor.

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We are employing our leading, conditional activation platform technology to address some of the biggest challenges in oncology biologics research and development. These include the validation of potential new targets for antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), opening therapeutic window for novel T-cell engagers (“TCEs”) targeting solid tumors, and increasing the therapeutic index for immune modulators such as cytokines. We are also exploring the potential for our PROBODY platform in preclinical research in areas outside of oncology, including in our collaboration with Moderna.

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We are employing our leading, masking platform technology to address some of the biggest challenges in oncology biologics research and development. These include the validation of potential new targets for antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), opening therapeutic window for novel T-cell engagers (“TCEs”) targeting solid tumors, and increasing the therapeutic index for immune modulators such as cytokines. We are also exploring the potential for our PROBODY platform in preclinical research in areas outside of oncology, including in our collaboration with Moderna.

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We have utilized our PROBODY therapeutic platform to build a promising, broad pipeline of potential first-in-class and best-in-class clinical-stage molecules. These are CX-904, a conditionally activated, PROBODY® TCE, targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (“EGFR”) on tumor cells and the CD3 receptor on T cells; CX-2051, an investigational, conditionally activated ADC targeting epithelial cell adhesion molecule (“EpCAM”); and CX-801, an investigational, masked version of interferon alpha-2b (“IFNα2b”). Our current clinical-stage molecules address targets or mechanisms that have been previously validated as having anti-cancer activity but have been limited in their utilization due to systemic toxicities. We have incorporated our significant platform expertise and clinical learnings to optimize predicted therapeutic index and the clinical potential of these promising agents through tumor localized conditional activation.

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We have utilized our PROBODY therapeutic platform and masking technology to build a promising, broad pipeline of potential first-in-class and best-in-class clinical-stage molecules. These are CX-2051, an investigational, conditionally activated ADC targeting epithelial cell adhesion molecule (“EpCAM”), CX-801, an investigational, masked version of interferon alpha-2b (“IFNα2b”) and CX-904, a conditionally activated, PROBODY®TCE, targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (“EGFR”) on tumor cells and the CD3 receptor on T cells. Our current clinical-stage molecules address targets or mechanisms that have been previously validated as having anti-cancer activity but have been limited in their utilization due to systemic toxicities. We have incorporated our significant, multi-modality masking, conditional activation expertise and clinical learnings to optimize predicted therapeutic index and the clinical potential of these promising agents through tumor localized, conditional activation.

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ImmunoGen. CX-2051 has been tailored to optimize the therapeutic index for the systemic treatment of EpCAM-expressing epithelial cancers where previous industry efforts targeting EpCAM have not been successful due to dose-limiting toxicities. CX-2051 has demonstrated a wide predicted therapeutic index and strong preclinical activity and tolerability in multiple preclinical models, including colorectal cancer.

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CX-2051, a conditionally activated, PROBODY ADC, is directed toward the epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM). High expression of EpCAM has been documented in many tumor types, including CRC. The CX-2051 payload, a next generation topoisomerase-1 inhibitor payload licensed from AbbVie (formerly ImmunoGen), is tailored to specific EpCAM-expressing indications, including colorectal cancer, and includes a payload-antibody linker designed to drive bystander effect, contributing to anti-tumor activity. The design of CX-2051 is intended to optimize the therapeutic index for the systemic treatment of EpCAM-expressing epithelial cancers where previous industry efforts targeting EpCAM have not been successful due to dose-limiting toxicities. CX-2051 has demonstrated a wide predicted therapeutic index and strong preclinical activity and tolerability in multiple preclinical models, including colorectal cancer.

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Another wholly-owned emerging product candidate is CX-801, an interferon ("IFN") alpha-2b PROBODY. IFNα2b provides a potentially superior approach to activating anti-tumor immune responses than other cytokines. CX-801 is a dually masked, conditionally activated version of IFNα2b that has the potential to become a cornerstone of combination therapy for a wide range of tumor types. The IND for CX-801 was cleared by the FDA in January 2024 and initiation of Phase 1 dose escalation in solid tumors including melanoma, renal, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is expected in the first half of 2024. In Phase 1 dose escalation, we will use a BOIN design to evaluate safety and signs of clinical activity for CX-801 and progress into combinations, where CX-801 has the potential to be cornerstone of therapy, including in combination with checkpoint inhibitors.

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CX-801 is our interferon ("IFN") alpha-2b PROBODY. IFNα2b provides a potentially superior approach to activating anti-tumor immune responses than other cytokines. CX-801 is a dually masked, conditionally activated version of IFNα2b that has the potential to become a cornerstone of combination therapy for a wide range of tumor types. The IND for CX-801 was allowed to proceed by the FDA in January 2024, and in the third quarter of 2024 the first patient was dosed in the CX-801 Phase 1 dose escalation study in solid tumors. The Phase 1 dose escalation study is focused on patients with advanced melanoma. In Phase 1 dose escalation, the study will evaluate safety, translational biomarkers and signs of clinical activity for CX-801 monotherapy and in combination with KEYTRUDA®. In second quarter of 2024, CytomX announced a clinical collaboration with Merck to supply KEYTRUDA for evaluation of its combination with CX-801 in the Phase 1 study. The Phase 1 study is currently in the fourth monotherapy dose escalation cohort where the dose of CX-801 exceeds the approved dose of the unmasked peginterferon alfa-2b (SYLATRON™). Initial Phase 1a translational data in advanced melanoma is expected in the second half of 2025.

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Reinforcing our leadership in the field of conditional activation, in 2022 we advanced our first TCE into the clinic. CX-904, partnered with Amgen, is a conditionally activated TCE against EGFR and CD3. In preclinical studies, CytomX’s PROBODY EGFRxCD3 TCE demonstrated anti-tumor activity and better tolerability when compared to TCEs without PROBODY masking. In May 2022, the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1 study evaluating CX-904 as a treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors. Patient enrollment in the Phase 1 dose escalation portion of the study continues to progress. We reported in January 2023 that the initial single patient cohort phase of the study was complete and that the “3+3” patient cohort phase had been initiated. Backfilling of certain dose escalation cohorts has also been initiated and dose ranging continues. Initial Phase 1a data in EGFR positive solid tumors is expected in the second half of 2024. A decision to potentially expand into Phase 1b is also anticipated in 2024, which will be taken in conjunction with our partner, Amgen.

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In 2022, we advanced our first TCE into the clinic. CX-904, which was partnered with Amgen, is a conditionally activated TCE against EGFR and CD3. In preclinical studies, CytomX’s PROBODY EGFRxCD3 TCE demonstrated anti-tumor activity and better tolerability when compared to TCEs without PROBODY masking. In May 2022, the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1 study evaluating CX-904 as a treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors.

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We are also continuously engaged in drug discovery efforts towards the generation of new clinical candidates across multiple modalities for the treatment of cancer, including additional ADCs, Cytokines, TCEs, and mRNAs reflecting the versatility of our PROBODY platform. We currently have more than 15 active drug discovery and/or development programs.

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We are also continuously engaged in drug discovery efforts towards the generation of new clinical candidates across multiple modalities for the treatment of cancer, including additional ADCs, Cytokines, TCEs, and mRNAs reflecting the versatility of our PROBODY platform.

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We do not have any products approved for sale, and we continue to incur significant research and development and general administrative expenses related to our operations. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had an accumulated deficit of $723.4 million and $722.9 million, respectively.

Current wording

We do not have any products approved for sale, and we continue to incur significant research and development and general administrative expenses related to our operations. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had an accumulated deficit of $691.6 million and $723.4 million, respectively.

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Our revenue to date has been primarily derived from non-refundable license payments, milestone payments and reimbursements for research and development expenses under our research, collaboration, and license agreements. We recognize revenue from upfront payments over the term of our estimated period of performance under the agreement using an input method for the entire performance obligation. In addition to receiving upfront payments, we are entitled to variable payments related to research and development services provided and may be entitled to milestone and other contingent payments upon achieving predefined objectives. Revenue from variable payments related to research and development or milestones and other contingent payments, when it is probable that there will not be a significant revenue reversal, is also recognized over the performance period based on a similar method.

Current wording

Our revenue to date has been primarily derived from non-refundable license payments, milestone payments and reimbursements for research and development expenses under our research, collaboration, and license agreements. We recognize revenue from upfront payments over the term of our estimated period of performance under the agreement using an input method for the entire performance obligation. In applying the input method of revenue recognition, we use actual full-time equivalent (FTE) hours incurred relative to estimated total FTE hours expected to be incurred for each combined performance obligation over the estimated research service period of each collaboration target. In addition to receiving upfront payments, we are entitled to variable payments related to research and development services provided and may be entitled to milestone and other contingent payments upon achieving predefined objectives. Revenue from variable payments related to research and development or milestones and other contingent payments, when it is probable that there will not be a significant revenue reversal, is also recognized over the performance period based on a similar method.

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We also account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740. When uncertain tax positions exist, we recognize the tax benefit of tax positions to the extent that the benefit will more likely than not be realized. The determination as to whether the tax benefit will more likely than not be realized is based upon the technical merits of the tax position as well as consideration of the available facts and circumstances. The state of California contested our tax position on revenue apportionment for upfront and milestone payments resulting from our collaboration and licensing agreements for the years 2017 and 2018. We received a proposed assessment in September 2023 and filed a protest to contest the proposed assessment in November 2023. We recorded an uncertain tax position of $3.9 million in long term liabilities for the proposed tax assessment, penalties and interest through December 31, 2023.

Current wording

We also account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740. When uncertain tax positions exist, we recognize the tax benefit of tax positions to the extent that the benefit will more likely than not be realized. The determination as to whether the tax benefit will more likely than not be realized is based upon the technical merits of the tax position as well as consideration of the available facts and circumstances. The state of California contested our tax position on revenue apportionment for upfront and milestone payments resulting from our collaboration and licensing agreements for the years 2017 and 2018. We received a proposed assessment in September 2023 and filed a protest to contest the proposed assessment in November 2023. We recorded an uncertain tax position of $4.1 million and $3.9 million in long term liabilities for the proposed tax assessment, penalties and interest through December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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The increase in revenue of $48.1 million for 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily due to:

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The increase in revenue of $36.9 million for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to:

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An increase in revenue under the BMS Agreement driven by higher percentage of completion of the existing and new targets selected in 2022;

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An increase in revenue under the BMS Agreement driven by higher percentage of completion of the existing targets. The contractual research term under the BMS agreement concludes in the second quarter of 2025, at which point the performance obligation and corresponding revenue recognition are expected to be complete and BMS will be responsible for the future research and development of the collaboration programs;

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An increase in revenue under the Amgen Agreement driven by higher percentage of completion the CX-904 development in the current year primarily due to an increase in projected hours-to-completion in prior year;

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A decrease in revenue under the Amgen Agreement primarily due to an increase in projected hours to completion. In March 2025, Amgen terminated its license to the EGFR Product;

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The $3.9 million tax provision represented the uncertain tax position related to the proposed assessment received from the state of California for the years 2017 and 2018, including penalties and interest through December 31, 2023.

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The $0.2 million tax provision represented the interest accrued for 2024, related to the proposed assessment received from the state of California for the years 2017 and 2018. The $3.9 million tax provision for 2023 represented the uncertain tax position related to such proposed assessment, including penalties and interest through December 31, 2023.

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As of December 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $174.5 million and an accumulated deficit of $723.4 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents and investments of $193.7 million and an accumulated deficit of $722.9 million as of December 31, 2022. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through sales of our common stock in conjunction with the IPO, subsequent stock offerings and through our at-the-market offering, sales of our convertible preferred securities prior to our IPO, payments received under our collaboration agreements and proceeds from private placements of our common stock, warrants and pre-funded warrants. In November 2022, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Regeneron Agreement”) to collaborate on preclinical research activities to discover and develop certain antibody compounds for the treatment of cancer using the Company’s PROBODY therapeutic technology. Pursuant to the Regeneron Agreement, we collected an upfront fee of $30.0 million. In December 2022, we entered into a Collaboration and License Agreement with ModernaTX, Inc. (the “Moderna Agreement”) to collaborate on discovery and preclinical research and development activities to create investigational messenger RNA (mRNA) based conditionally activated therapies using the Company’s PROBODY therapeutic technology. Pursuant to the Moderna Agreement, we collected an upfront fee and prepaid research funding of $35.0 million in January 2023. In July 2023, we completed a private placement and issued pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of 14,423,077 shares of common stock, accompanying Tranche 1 warrants to purchase up to 5,769,231 shares of common stock and accompanying Tranche 2 warrants to purchase up to 5,769,231 shares of common stock, at a combined price of $2.08 per share. We received gross proceeds of approximately $30.0 million.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $100.6 million and an accumulated deficit of $691.6 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents and investments of $174.5 million and an accumulated deficit of $723.4 million as of December 31, 2023. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through sales of our common stock in conjunction with the IPO, subsequent stock offerings and through our at-the-market offering, sales of our convertible preferred securities prior to our IPO, payments received under our collaboration agreements and proceeds from private placements of our common stock, warrants and pre-funded warrants. In July 2023, we completed a private placement and issued pre-funded warrants to purchase an aggregate of 14,423,077 shares of common stock, accompanying Tranche 1 warrants to purchase up to 5,769,231 shares of common stock and accompanying Tranche 2 warrants to purchase up to 5,769,231 shares of common stock, at a combined price of $2.08 per share. We received gross proceeds of approximately $30.0 million. In March 2024, we achieved a clinical candidate milestone for a second collaboration target as well as the GLP toxicology studies milestone for the first collaboration target nominated in January 2023 under the Astellas Agreement. We collected the two milestone payments totaling $10.0 million in April 2024.

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Based upon our current operating plan, we expect our existing capital resources will be sufficient to fund operations into the second half of 2025. However, if the anticipated operating results and future financing are not achieved in future periods, our planned expenditures may need to be reduced in order to extend the time period over which the then-available resources would be able to fund the operations. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures depend on numerous factors, including the progress of our preclinical and clinical development efforts, the results of any clinical trials and other studies, our operating costs and expenditures and other factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The cost and timing of developing our product candidates is highly uncertain and subject to substantial risks and changes. As such, we may alter our expenditures as a result of contingencies such as the failure of one or all of our product candidates currently in clinical development, the acceleration of one or all of our product candidates in clinical development, the initiating of clinical trials for additional product candidates, the identification of more promising product candidates in our research efforts or unexpected operating costs and expenditures. We will need to raise additional funds in the future. There can be no assurance, however, that such efforts will be successful; or if they are successful, that the terms and conditions of such financing will be favorable to us.

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Based upon our current operating plan, we expect our existing capital resources will be sufficient to fund operations into the second quarter of 2026. However, if the anticipated operating results are not achieved in future periods, our planned expenditures may need to be reduced in order to extend the time period over which the then-available resources would be able to fund the operations. The amounts and timing of our actual expenditures depend on numerous factors, including the progress of our preclinical and clinical development efforts, the results of any clinical trials and other studies, our operating costs and expenditures and other factors described under the caption “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The cost and timing of developing our product candidates is highly uncertain and subject to substantial risks and changes. As such, we may alter our expenditures as a result of contingencies such as the failure of one or all of our product candidates currently in clinical development, the acceleration of one or all of our product candidates in clinical development, the initiating of clinical trials for additional product candidates, the identification of more promising product candidates in our research efforts or unexpected operating costs and expenditures. We will need to raise additional funds in the future. There can be no assurance, however, that such efforts will be successful; or if they are successful, that the terms and conditions of such financing will be favorable to us.

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $110.8 million, which consisted of a net loss of $99.3 million and a net decrease of $30.7 million relating to the change of our net operating assets and liabilities, offset by non-cash charges of $19.2 million. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $13.1 million in stock-based compensation, $3.4 million in non-cash lease expense and $2.7 million in depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges.

Current wording

During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $86.2 million, which consisted of a net income of $31.9 million and non-cash charges of $8.3 million, adjusted by a net decrease of $126.4 million relating to the change of our net operating assets and liabilities, The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $7.7 million in stock-based compensation, $4.1 million in non-cash lease expense, $1.7 million in depreciation and amortization and $0.1 million impairment loss, partially offset by $5.3 million in net accretion of discounts on our investments.

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a net increase of $16.6 million in deferred revenue consisting of an increase of $69.6 million in deferred revenue related to new agreements with Regeneron and Moderna partially offset by a decrease of $53.0 million resulting from the continued recognition of deferred revenue from existing customers.

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a net decrease of $118.3 million in deferred revenue resulting from the continued recognition of deferred revenue from existing and new customers;

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a decrease of $9.8 million in accrued liabilities and accounts payable primarily due to timing of payments;

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a decrease of $9.9 million in accounts payable, accrued and other long-term liabilities primarily due to timing of payments; offset by

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a decrease of $2.3 million in cash flows from prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets primarily due to increase in advance payments to our third-party manufacturing vendors and timing of payments;

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an increase of $1.8 million in cash flows from accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets primarily due to decrease in advance payments.

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During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $56.0 million, which consisted of a net loss of $0.6 million and a net decrease of $62.4 million relating to the change of our net operating assets and liabilities, offset by non-cash charges of $7.0 million. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $8.6 million in stock-based compensation, $3.7 million in non-cash lease expense and $2.1 million in depreciation and amortization, offset by $7.4 million in net accretion of discounts on our investments.

Current wording

During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $$56.0 million, which consisted of a net loss of $0.6 million and a net decrease of $62.4 million relating to the change of our net operating assets and liabilities, offset by non-cash charges of $7.0 million. The non-cash charges primarily consisted of $8.6 million in stock-based compensation, $3.7 million in non-cash lease expense and $2.1 million in depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges, offset by $7.4 million in net accretion of discounts on our investments.

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During year ended December 31, 2022, cash provided by investing activities was $98.3 million, which consisted of $100.0 million in proceeds received upon the maturity of short-term marketable securities, partially offset by $1.7 million of capital expenditures used to purchase property and equipment.

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During year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by investing activities was $99.7 million, which consisted of $255.5 million of proceeds from the maturities of short term investments partially offset by $155.5 million used in the purchase of short-term investments and $0.3 million of capital expenditures used to purchase property and equipment.

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During the year ended December 31, 2022, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $0.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases under the ESPP.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $6.9 million of net proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance cost, and $0.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases under the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”).

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During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $29.7 million of net proceeds from issuance of pre-funded warrants and warrants and $0.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases under the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”).

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During the year ended December 31, 2023, cash provided by financing activities consisted of $29.7 million of net proceeds from issuance of pre-funded warrants and warrants and $0.6 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee stock purchases under the ESPP.

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We lease our current facility under a long-term operating lease, which expires in 2026. The lease provides us with one option to extend the lease term for a period of five years at the then fair market rental value.

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(1)We lease our current facility under a long-term operating lease, which expires in 2026. The lease provides us with one option to extend the lease term for a period of five years at the then fair market rental value.

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We have royalty obligations under the terms of certain exclusive licensed patent rights. The royalty obligations are cancellable any time by giving notice to the licensor, with the termination being effective 60 days after giving notice. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 - “License Agreement" in the accompanying Notes to the financial statements for more information. Sublicense fees payable to UCSB for potential milestones that are probable to be earned by the Company in 2024 are not included.

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(2)We have minimum royalty obligations under the terms of certain exclusive licensed patent rights. The royalty obligations are cancellable any time by giving notice to the licensor, with the termination being effective 60 days after giving notice. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 - “License Agreement" in the accompanying Notes to the financial statements for more information. Sublicense fees payable to UCSB for potential milestones that are probable to be earned by the Company in 2025 are not included.

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We have annual license maintenance fees under the terms of certain license agreement with UCSB and SGEN. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 - “License Agreement” in the accompanying Notes to the financial statements for more information.

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(3)We have annual license maintenance fees under the terms of certain license agreement with UCSB and SGEN. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 - “License Agreement” in the accompanying Notes to the financial statements for more information.

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We have development milestone payments under the terms of certain license agreements. A development milestone is payable after dosing the first patient in a Phase 1 Clinical Study, which we expect to occur in 2024.

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(4)We have development milestone payments under the terms of certain license agreements. A development milestone is payable upon initiation of GLP toxicology studies for a nominated collaboration target, which we expect to occur in the first quarter of 2025. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 9 - “License Agreement" in the accompanying Notes to the financial statements for more information.

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We enter into agreements in the normal course of business with CROs for clinical trials and with vendors for pre-clinical studies and other services and products for operating purposes, which are cancelable at any time by us, generally upon 30 to 60 days prior written notice. These payments are not included in the above table of contractual obligations. The above table also excludes unrecognized tax benefits of $2.3 million as of December 31, 2023 related to uncertain tax position which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.

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We enter into agreements in the normal course of business with CROs for clinical trials and with vendors for pre-clinical studies and other services and products for operating purposes, which are cancelable at any time by us, generally upon 30 to 60 days prior written notice. These payments are not included in the above table of contractual obligations. The above table also excludes unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties of $4.1 million as of December 31, 2024.

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Our revenues are primarily derived through our license, research, development and commercialization agreements. The terms of these types of agreements may include (i) licenses for our technology or programs, (ii) research and development services, and (iii) services or obligations in connection with participation in research or steering committees. Payments to us under these arrangements typically include one or more of the following: nonrefundable upfront and license fees, research funding, milestone and other contingent payments to us for the achievement of defined collaboration objectives and certain preclinical, clinical, regulatory and sales-based events, as well as royalties on sales of any commercialized products. We assess whether the promises in our arrangements with customers are considered as distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately. Judgment is required to determine whether the license to our intellectual property is distinct from the research and development services or participation on steering committees.

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Our revenues are primarily derived through our license, research, development and commercialization agreements. The terms of these types of agreements may include (i) licenses for our technology or programs, (ii) research and development services, and (iii) services or obligations in connection with participation in research or steering committees. Payments to us under these arrangements typically include one or more of the following: non-refundable upfront and license fees, research funding, milestone and other contingent payments to us for the achievement of defined collaboration objectives and certain preclinical, clinical, regulatory and sales-based events, as well as royalties on sales of any commercialized products. We assess whether the promises in our arrangements with customers are considered as distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately. Judgment is required to determine whether the license to our intellectual property is distinct from the research and development services or participation on steering committees.

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Most of our collaboration arrangements are related to delivering a combined performance obligation satisfied over time. Revenue is recognized over the estimated research period using an input measure based on our actual full-time employee ("FTE") hours incurred as a percentage of projected FTE hours for completing the performance obligation. We evaluate the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, we adjust the measure of performance and related revenue recognition. There have been changes in estimates of research service periods and/or the related estimated FTE hours-to-completion of certain of our research development programs in each reporting period. For example, changes in our estimated research service period resulted in recognition of higher total revenue of $8.2 million for certain programs in aggregate and lower total revenue of $6.0 million for other programs in aggregate, in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to the estimates in place at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Such adjustments have impacted and will continue to impact the amounts and timing of our revenue recognized.

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Most of our collaboration arrangements are related to delivering a combined performance obligation satisfied over time. Revenue is recognized over the estimated research period using an input measure based on our actual full-time employee ("FTE") hours incurred as a percentage of projected FTE hours for completing the performance obligation. We evaluate the measure of progress each reporting period and, if necessary, we adjust the measure of performance and related revenue recognition. There have been changes in estimates of research service periods and/or the related estimated FTE hours-to-completion of certain of our research development programs in each reporting period. For example, changes in our estimated research service period resulted in recognition of higher total revenue of $27.4 million for certain programs in aggregate and lower total revenue of $9.5 million for other programs in aggregate, for 2024, as compared to the estimates in place at the end of 2023. Such adjustments have impacted and will continue to impact the amounts and timing of our revenue recognized.

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We make significant judgments and estimates in determining the accrual balance in each reporting period. As actual costs become known, we adjust our accruals. Although we do not expect our estimates to be materially different than the actual amounts incurred, such estimates for the status and timing of services performed relative to the actual status and timing of services performed may vary and could result in us reporting amounts that are too high or too low in any one period. Our accrual is dependent, in part, upon the receipt of timely and accurate reporting from CROs and other third-party vendors. Variations in the assumptions used to estimate accruals including, but not limited to, the number of patients enrolled, the rate of patient enrollment and the actual services performed, may vary from our estimates, resulting in adjustments to clinical trial expenses in future periods. For example, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a $0.7 million credit upon final reconciliation of the CX-072 clinical trial and a $0.6 million credit in closing out certain activities of the CX-2009 clinical trial. Changes in these estimates that result in material changes to our accruals could materially affect our financial condition and results of operations.

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We make significant judgments and estimates in determining the accrual balance in each reporting period. As actual costs become known, we adjust our accruals. Although we do not expect our estimates to be materially different than the actual amounts incurred, such estimates for the status and timing of services performed relative to the actual status and timing of services performed may vary and could result in us reporting amounts that are too high or too low in any one period. Our accrual is dependent, in part, upon the receipt of timely and accurate reporting from CROs and other third-party vendors. Variations in the assumptions used to estimate accruals including, but not limited to, the number of patients enrolled, the rate of patient enrollment and the actual services performed, may vary from our estimates, resulting in adjustments to clinical trial expenses in future periods.

Previous wording

We file income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, the state of California and various other U.S. states. The state of California contested our tax position on revenue apportionment for upfront and milestone payments resulting from our collaboration and licensing agreements for the years 2017 and 2018. In September 2023, we received a Notice of Proposed Assessment (“NOPA”) from the Franchise Tax Board. We recorded an uncertain tax position of $3.9 million in long term liabilities for the proposed tax assessment, penalties and interest through December 31, 2023. Additional utilization of carryforward attributes and indirect federal tax effects of the assessment would result in a reduction in deferred tax assets of $5.1 million. We filed a protest to contest the proposed assessment in November 2023. Due to the ongoing nature of the examination and discussions with the state of California, we are unable to estimate a date by which this matter will be resolved.

Current wording

We file income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, the state of California and various other U.S. states. The state of California contested our tax position on revenue apportionment for upfront and milestone payments resulting from our collaboration and licensing agreements for the years 2017 and 2018. In September 2023, we received a Notice of Proposed Assessment (“NOPA”) from the Franchise Tax Board. We recorded an uncertain tax position of $4.1 million in long term liabilities for the proposed tax assessment, penalties and interest through December 31, 2024. Additional utilization of carryforward attributes and indirect federal tax effects of the assessment would result in a reduction in deferred tax assets of $5.1 million. We filed a protest to contest the proposed assessment in November 2023. Due to the ongoing nature of the examination and discussions with the state of California, we are unable to estimate a date by which this matter will be resolved.