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Biomea Fusion, Inc.

For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 5, 2025.

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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 5, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-29.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-05.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The 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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79 unchanged; 23 reworded; 8 added; 26 removed; 1 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Current report

Our lead clinical program’s drug candidate, icovamenib, is currently being developed as an orally bioavailable, and selective covalent inhibitor of menin in two clinical and multiple preclinical studies, investigating icovamenib’s potential in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as its impact in obesity. Menin serves as a checkpoint to prevent beta cell proliferation. Thus, we believe inhibiting menin via icovamenib has the potential to enable the proliferation, preservation, and reactivation of healthy, function beta cells capable of producing insulin, thereby leading to long-term glycemic control in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Menin is also an important transcriptional regulator known to play a direct role in oncogenic signaling in multiple cancers and in beta cell homeostasis.

Current report

In preclinical studies, the administration of icovamenib has produced a pronounced effect in preclinical models of diabetes, normalizing glucose levels during treatment and even after drug washout. As of March 31, 2025 icovamenib is being evaluated in type 1 and type 2 diabetes across two ongoing clinical trials. With its strategic focus to become a diabetes and obesity medicines company, we plan to conclude our studies exploring icovamenib’s potential in oncology and explore partnerships to further advance our oncology assets (BMF-500, a covalent inhibitor of FLT3, currently in a Phase I study), while concentrating internal resources on metabolic disorders.

Current report

Beyond icovamenib, we are utilizing our novel FUSION™ System to pioneer treatments against other high-value genetic drivers of disease. In October 2024, we announced the nomination of BMF-650 our investigational, next-generation, oral small molecule GLP-1 RA, which is currently advancing through IND-enabling studies. With its unique pharmacokinetic profile and enhanced bioavailability, we believe BMF-650 has the potential to provide a best-in-class therapeutic option for diabetes and obesity. Our goal is to utilize our capabilities and our FUSION™ System platform to become the leader in developing covalent small molecules to maximize the depth and durability of clinical benefit when treating various diseases.

Current report

In April 2021, we completed our initial public offering (IPO) and issued an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $17.00 per share. Subsequent to the close, an additional 823,532 shares were issued in connection with the partial exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of common stock. In addition, immediately prior to the closing of the IPO, all outstanding shares of our convertible preferred stock automatically converted into 7,064,925 shares of common stock. Proceeds from the IPO, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs were $152.8 million. On April 3, 2023, we issued and sold 5,750,000 shares of common stock, which included 750,000 shares sold pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option, at a public offering price of $30.00 per share in an underwritten public offering pursuant to a shelf registration on Form S-3. Our net proceeds from the offering were $161.8 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering costs of $10.7 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we issued 1,261,537 shares of our common stock for aggregate proceeds of $3.3 million, net of commissions and offering costs from our 2022 ATM Program.

Current report

Research and development expenses decreased by $10.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease of $9.2 million in external costs was primarily driven by a decrease of $7.3 million related to clinical activities, a decrease of $1.8 million related to manufacturing costs and decrease of $1.0 million related to preclinical activities and exploratory programs. This decrease in external costs was partially offset by an increase of $0.9 million in other external costs related to consultants, advisors and other professional services to support our clinical studies. Personnel-related expenses decreased by $1.7 million, including stock-based compensation, due to a decrease in headcount.

Current report

Additionally, we are party to an equity distribution agreement, dated November 25, 2022, with Piper Sandler & Co. (Piper Sandler) with respect to an ATM offering program (the 2022 ATM Program), under which we may offer and sell, from time to time at our sole discretion, shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $100.0 million (which is included in the $350.0 million originally registered under the Shelf Registration Statement) through Piper Sandler as the sales agent. Through March 31, 2025, we have received aggregate proceeds from our 2022 ATM Program of $3.3 million, net of commissions and offering costs, pursuant to the issuance of 1,261,537 shares. As of March 31, 2025, we have $96.7 million available under the 2022 ATM Program.

Current report

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025,

Current report

Net cash provided by financing activities was $3.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and relates to proceeds from of issuances of common stock under our 2022 ATM Program.
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Previous report

Our lead product candidate, icovamenib (formerly BMF-219), is designed to be an orally bioavailable, potent, and selective covalent inhibitor of menin, a ubiquitously expressed scaffold protein that functions in histone modification and epigenetic gene regulation to impact multiple cellular processes including cell cycle control, apoptosis, and DNA damage repair. Menin plays a key role in beta-cell proliferation and function, as previously demonstrated through increased beta-cell mass generation in Men1 knockout mice (Ja et al., 2021). We are developing icovamenib for the treatment of menin regulated or dependent diseases such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as subtypes of liquid and solid tumors.

Previous report

We are currently investigating icovamenib in diabetes in our Phase 1/2 clinical trial COVALENT-111 (patients with type 2 diabetes) and in our Phase 2 clinical trial COVALENT-112 (patients with type 1 diabetes). In June 2024, we announced that the FDA had placed a clinical hold on the COVALENT-111 and COVALENT-112 trials; this clinical hold was lifted in September 2024.

Previous report

Loss of functional beta cell mass is a core component of the natural history in both types of diabetes – type 1 diabetes (mediated by autoimmune dysfunction) and type 2 diabetes (mediated by metabolic dysfunction). Beta cells are found in the pancreas and are responsible for the synthesis and secretion of insulin, a hormone that helps regulate the body’s capacity to absorb, metabolize, and convert glucose for energy. In patients with diabetes, beta cell mass and function are diminished over time, leading to insufficient insulin secretion and hyperglycemia. Menin is thought to act as a brake on beta cell turnover / beta cell growth, supporting the notion that inhibition of menin could lead to the regeneration of normal healthy beta cells. Based on these and other scientific findings, we are exploring the potential for menin inhibition as a possible therapeutic approach to improve beta cell health and mass, and thus potentially treat an underlying driver of diabetes.

Previous report

In October 2022, we announced completion of the Phase 1 portion of COVALENT-111, a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of icovamenib in healthy volunteers and adults with type 2 diabetes in Canada. In December 2022, we announced FDA clearance of the IND for icovamenib in type 2 diabetes, allowing us to expand the COVALENT-111 study to sites in the United States. In September 2023, we announced FDA and Health Canada clearance of the expansion cohorts of COVALENT-111, allowing us to evaluate icovamenib, administered at 100 mg and 200 mg, with dosing durations up to 12 weeks in adult type 2 diabetes patients. The expansion portion will consist of approximately 270 participants with 64 participants treated with icovamenib and 23 treated with placebo in each arm.

Previous report

We have reported several clinical data readouts from the escalation portion of the Phase 2 study (COVALENT-111) in type 2 diabetes participants, supporting the disease-modifying potential of icovamenib to address a root cause of diabetes: loss of healthy, insulin-producing beta cells. In March 2024, we reported clinical data from the dose escalation phase of COVALENT-111. After just a 4-week treatment period in type 2 diabetes participants who had previously failed standard of care (HbA1c ≥7.0% and ≤10.5%), icovamenib demonstrated continued glycemic control at 26 weeks, or five months, after cessation of dosing. A general dose response was observed from icovamenib in type 2 diabetes participants supported by dose-dependent PK response. The 50 mg cohort had the lowest placebo adjusted mean percent change of A1c (-0.04%) while 200 mg with food cohorts achieved the highest change of A1c (-1.4%). A higher proportion of participants treated with once daily (QD) 200 mg (36%) achieved a durable glycemic response (≥1.0% HbA1c reduction) compared to 100 mg QD cohorts (20%) at Week 26 (22 weeks off treatment). Participants with >7 years duration of diabetes and failing dual- or triple-agent therapy (including GLP1 RA and/or SGLT2i) (n=2) also demonstrated improved glycemic control (HbA1c -0.4%, -1.1%, and -1.1% at Weeks 4, 12, and 26, respectively) with icovamenib dosed at 200 mg with food. An increase in HOMA-B and C-peptide generally correlated with glycemic control, consistent with icovamenib's core mechanism of action: beta-cell proliferation and improved beta-cell function. Dose levels of 100 mg and 200 mg were selected for the first three Arms of the Expansion Phase, which dosed participants up to 12 weeks (compared to 4 weeks in the Escalation Phase) and extended follow-up to Week 52. Icovamenib was generally well tolerated with no serious adverse events reported and no symptomatic or clinically significant hypoglycemia. Week 26 topline data readout from the Phase 2b of COVALENT-111 is expected to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Previous report

In October 2023, we announced FDA clearance of the IND for icovamenib in type 1 diabetes mellitus, allowing us to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial in approximately 150 participants with stage 3 type 1 diabetes (COVALENT-112) at two oral dose levels (50 participants treated with icovamenib and 25 treated with placebo for each dose level), 100 mg and 200 mg, for 12-weeks of treatment followed by a 40 week off-treatment period. The trial will also include an open label portion (n=40), enrolling participants in the U.S. and Canada with type 1 diabetes up to 15 years since diagnosis. In December 2023, we announced Health Canada clearance of Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for icovamenib in type 1 diabetes.

Previous report

In April 2024, we highlighted initial data from the first two Stage 3 type 1 diabetes participants dosed with icovamenib in COVALENT-112, where both participants demonstrated early signs of clinical activity with improved measures correlated with beta-cell function. icovamenib was generally well tolerated by both participants as of the cut-off date of March 7, 2024.

Previous report

FDA had placed a clinical hold on the COVALENT-111 and COVALENT-112 trials, as was announced in June of 2024; this clinical hold was lifted in September 2024.

Previous report

In addition, we presented data from preclinical ex-vivo human islet experiments of icovamenib in December of 2023. Dependent on dose concentration and dose duration, icovamenib was observed to increase beta cell mass and function, as well as promote controlled proliferation and enhance insulin content in beta cells. Proliferation was observed only under elevated glucose conditions, which mimics diabetic levels, and with continuous drug exposure. In October 2024, we announced the formation of Global Scientific Advisory Board with 22 world-renowned diabetes experts.

Previous report

We are currently investigating icovamenib in oncology in our ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial COVALENT-101 (in patients with liquid tumors) and our ongoing Phase 1/1b clinical trial COVALENT-102 (in patients with KRAS solid tumors).

Previous report

In January 2022, we announced that we had initiated dosing in COVALENT-101, a Phase 1 clinical trial to explore the safety and efficacy of icovamenib in patients with relapsed/refractory AML and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), including those with MLL/KMT2A gene arrangements or NPM1 mutations. We also amended the IND to initiate additional cohorts in COVALENT-101 to explore the potential utility of icovamenib across a range of menin-dependent hematologic malignancies including MM, DLBCL, and CLL.

Previous report

In October 2022, we announced the initiation of our Phase 1/1b clinical trial COVALENT-102 in patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer (CRC) and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) with an activating KRAS mutation.

Previous report

In July 2023, we then reported initial topline data from ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial COVALENT-101 showcasing initial responses in relapsed/refractory AML participants with menin-dependent mutations. New data revealed two Complete Responses (CRs) (1 CR, 1 CRi (complete remission with incomplete count recovery)) out of five relapsed/refractory AML participants carrying menin-dependent mutations treated at Dose Level 4. icovamenib, the first and only investigational covalent small-molecule menin inhibitor in clinical development to our knowledge, was generally well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities observed, and no QTc prolongation reported. Dose Level 4 exposure correlates with initial activity seen in icovamenib’s preclinical studies. We believe that this data supports further dose escalation.

Previous report

In December 2023, we reported the achievement of minimal residual disease negativity (MRD-neg) in first complete responder in a participant with AML. Within the total of seven participants selected as evaluable for efficacy, two CRs were observed with a mean time to response of 1.8 months. We believe that pharmacodynamic data from a case study of an AML participant containing

Previous report

NUP98-NSD1 mutation further supports the proposed mechanism of action of icovamenib as a menin inhibitor; in-line with preclinical models, icovamenib downregulated key leukemogenic genes (e.g. HOXA9, MEIS1) as well as MEN1. icovamenib was generally well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities observed and without adverse event (AE) related treatment discontinuations. Four participants experienced Differentiation Syndrome (DS) ≤ Grade 3, managed by cytoreductive therapy (hydroxyurea and steroids). Two participants recovered without dose modification or interruption, and none of the participants discontinued due to DS. Clinical data to date support protocol enhancements to COVALENT-101 to include focusing exclusively on patients with menin sensitive mutations such as MLL-r and NPM1 mutant acute leukemias and higher dose levels for CYP3A4 inhibitor Arm (Arm B).

Previous report

We anticipate that the dose escalation for COVALENT-101 and COVALENT-102 will be completed by year end 2024. We chose to discontinue two cohorts, CLL and DLBCL of COVALENT-101 due to insufficient enrollment.

Previous report

Including the discovery and development of icovamenib, we are utilizing our novel FUSIONTM System to pioneer covalent treatments against other high-value genetic drivers of disease. In May 2022, we announced the nomination of our second development candidate, BMF-500, a third-generation oral covalent small molecule inhibitor of activating mutations of the FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3), which are the most frequent genetic alteration in AML and are associated with poor prognosis. We believe that, despite available therapies, the treatment of patients with FLT3-mutated AML continues to be considered a significant unmet medical need. In December 2022, we presented initial preclinical data at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting (ASH) demonstrating BMF-500’s picomolar affinity to activating FLT3 mutations including FLT3-ITD and various tyrosine kinase domain (TKD) mutations, multi-fold higher potency and increased cytotoxicity than commercially available non-covalent FLT3 inhibitor gilteritinib, as well as complete tumor regression in mouse models of FLT3-ITD acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and maintenance of effect without the need for continued exposure. In May 2023, we announced FDA clearance of our IND to study BMF-500 in a Phase 1 study (COVALENT-103) examining safety and efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory acute leukemia with FLT3 wild-type and FLT3 mutations, including those with MLLr/NPM1 mutations. In October 2023, we announced the first participant had been dosed with BMF-500 in relapsed or refractory acute leukemia. We anticipate that the dose escalation for COVALENT-103 will be completed by year end 2024.

Previous report

Research and development expenses increased by $1.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $0.9 million in external costs was primarily driven by an increase of $1.7 million of clinical activities related expenses related to increased enrollment of our diabetes and oncology trials. Preclinical activities related expenses decreased by $1.4 million primarily driven by timing of our exploratory programs. Other external costs increased by $2.7 million primarily driven by external consultants and professional services to support clinical and preclinical activities. Manufacturing related costs decreased by $2.1 million primarily driven by timing of services performed by our contract manufacturers. Personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation, increased by $1.2 million due to an increase in headcount.

Previous report

Research and development expenses increased by $21.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of $15.0 million in external costs was primarily driven by an increase of $13.5 million of clinical activities related expenses related to increased enrollment of our diabetes and oncology trials during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Preclinical activities related expenses increased by $1.2 million primarily driven by an increase in other exploratory programs. Other external costs increased by $4.3 million primarily driven by external consultants and professional services to support clinical and preclinical activities. Manufacturing related costs decreased by $3.9 million primarily driven by timing of services performed by our contract manufacturers. Personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation, increased by $6.1 million due to an increase in headcount.

Previous report

General and administrative expenses increased by $4.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to increase in personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation of $3.0 million, resulting from an increase in headcount, increase in professional services of $1.6 million related to general external consultants and legal related expenses. The increase is offset by a decrease of $0.3 million related to insurance and decrease of $0.2 million in facilities related expenses.

Previous report

Net cash provided by financing activities was $163.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Cash provided by financing activities was related to $161.8 million net proceeds received from the public offering of our common stock and $1.4 million of proceeds received from stock option exercises and purchases under the ESPP.
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We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel oral covalent small molecule drugs to treat patients with diabetes, obesity, and genetically defined cancers. A covalent small molecule drug is a synthetic compound that forms a permanent bond to its target protein and offers a number of potential advantages over conventional non-covalent drugs, including greater target selectivity, lower drug exposure, and the ability to drive a deeper, more durable response. Leveraging our extensive expertise in covalent binding chemistry and development, we built our proprietary FUSION™ System discovery platform to advance a pipeline of novel covalent small molecule product candidates. Our goal is to utilize our capabilities and FUSIONTM System to become the leader in developing covalent small molecules to maximize the depth and durability of clinical benefit when treating various diseases. To date we have announced two clinical development candidates, icovamenib and BMF-500. We expect to announce preclinical data for a third development candidate, BMF-650, a potent, selective, oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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We are a clinical-stage diabetes and obesity medicines company focused on the discovery and development of oral small molecule drugs to treat patients with metabolic diseases. A covalent small molecule drug is a synthetic compound that forms a permanent bond to its target protein and offers a number of potential advantages over conventional non-covalent drugs, including greater target selectivity, lower drug exposure, and the ability to drive a deeper, more durable response. Leveraging our extensive expertise in covalent binding chemistry and development, we built our proprietary FUSION™ System discovery platform to advance a pipeline of novel small molecule product candidates.

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As of September 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $357.9 million. We incurred net losses of $109.1 million and $82.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and increasing operating losses for the foreseeable future, and our net losses may fluctuate significantly from period to period, depending on the timing of and expenditures on our planned research and development activities.

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As of March 31, 2025, we had an accumulated deficit of $416.5 million. We incurred net losses of $29.3 million and $39.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Based on our current operating plan, we believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of March 31, 2025, without any future financing, will not be sufficient to fund our operations into the fourth quarter of 2025. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future, and our net losses may fluctuate significantly from period to period, depending on the timing of and expenditures on our planned research and development activities.

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conduct our ongoing preclinical studies and Phase 1 clinical trial of icovamenib in various types of liquid tumors, our planned Phase 1/1b clinical trial of icovamenib in solid tumors with KRAS mutations, our Phase 1/2 clinical trial of icovamenib in type 2 diabetes and our Phase 2 clinical trial of icovamenib in type 1 diabetes;

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conduct our ongoing preclinical studies and Phase II clinical trial of icovamenib in type 2 diabetes and our Phase II clinical trial of icovamenib in type 1 diabetes;

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conduct preclinical studies and initiate and conduct additional clinical trials;

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conduct preclinical studies and initiate and conduct clinical trials;

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expenses incurred under agreements with third-party CMOs, CROs, research and development service providers, academic research institutions and consulting costs; and

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expenses incurred under agreements with third-party contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), research and development service providers, academic research institutions and consulting costs; and

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We expense research and development costs in the periods in which they are incurred. Nonrefundable advance payments for goods or services to be received in future periods for use in research and development activities are deferred and capitalized. The capitalized amounts are then expensed as the related goods are delivered and as services are performed. We track direct costs by stage of program, clinical or preclinical. However, we do not track indirect costs on a program specific or stage of program basis because these costs are deployed across multiple programs and, as such, are not separately classified.

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We expense research and development costs in the periods in which they are incurred. Non-refundable advance payments for goods or services to be received in future periods for use in research and development activities are deferred and capitalized. The capitalized amounts are then expensed as the related goods are delivered and as services are performed. We track direct costs by stage of program, clinical or preclinical. However, we do not track indirect costs on a program specific or stage of program basis because these costs are deployed across multiple programs and, as such, are not separately classified.

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We expect our research and development expenses to increase substantially during the next few years as we seek to initiate and complete clinical trials, pursue regulatory approval of icovamenib and BMF-500 and advance our other programs through preclinical and clinical development. Predicting the timing or the final cost to complete our clinical program or validation of our manufacturing and supply processes is difficult and delays may occur because of many factors. The process of conducting the necessary preclinical and clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time-consuming. To the extent that our product candidates continue to advance into clinical trials, as well as advance into larger and later stage clinical trials, our expenses will increase substantially and may become more variable.

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We expect our research and development expenses to increase substantially during the next few years as we seek to initiate and complete clinical trials, pursue regulatory approval of icovamenib and advance BMF-650 and our other programs through preclinical and clinical development. Predicting the timing or the final cost to complete our clinical program or validation of our manufacturing and supply processes is difficult and delays may occur because of many factors. The process of conducting the necessary preclinical and clinical research to obtain regulatory approval is costly and time-consuming. To the extent that our product candidates continue to advance into clinical trials, as well as advance into larger and later stage clinical trials, our expenses will increase substantially and may become more variable.

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the scope, rate of progress, expense and results of our ongoing preclinical development activities and clinical trials of icovamenib and BMF-500 in various types of cancer and metabolic diseases, of any future preclinical development and clinical trials of our product candidates and other research and development activities we may conduct;

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the scope, rate of progress, expense and results of our ongoing clinical trials, including our ongoing Phase II clinical trial of icovamenib in type 2 diabetes and Phase II clinical trial of icovamenib in type 1 diabetes, our preclinical development activities for BMF-650, as well as any future preclinical development and clinical trials of our product candidates, and other research and development activities we may conduct;

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Interest and other income, net consists primarily of interest earned on our investments and non-cash interest income (loss) related to accretion (amortization) of the discount (premium) on marketable securities.

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Interest and other income, net consists primarily of interest earned on our investments.

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Comparison of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

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Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024

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We track research and development expenses to the extent such spend is attributable to a specific stage of program or type of research and development activity. Many of these expenses are shared among various programs and product candidates and, as such, we do not track expenses by program or indication. The following table summarizes our research and development expenses by stage of program and type of research and development activity incurred during the periods indicated (in thousands):

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The following table summarizes our research and development expenses incurred during the periods indicated (in thousands):

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General and administrative expenses increased by $1.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily due to increase in personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation of $0.9 million, resulting from an increase in headcount and increase in professional services of $0.2 million related to general external consultants.

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General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation of $0.9 million, due to a decrease in headcount. The decrease is partially offset by an increase in professional and legal services of $0.4 million.

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We have funded our operations primarily through the sale and issuance of shares of our common and convertible preferred stock and the issuance of unsecured promissory notes from inception through December 2020. In April 2021, we completed our initial public offering (IPO), to date, we have used all of the net proceeds from the IPO, and there was no material change in our actual use of the net proceeds from the IPO from that described in the final prospectus for our IPO.

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We have funded our operations primarily through the sale and issuance of shares of our common and convertible preferred stock and the issuance of unsecured promissory notes from inception through December 2020, issuance of our common stock through our IPO in April 2021, our secondary public offering in March 2023 and through sales under our 2022 ATM Program.

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As of September 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $88.3 million and an accumulated deficit of $357.9 million. We have incurred substantial operating losses and have used cash in our operating activities since inception. Without any future financing, the current operating plan under the existing cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of September 30, 2024, will not be sufficient for us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements for at least twelve months following the issuance date of the unaudited condensed financial statements. Our ability to continue as a going concern will require us to obtain additional financing to fund our operations and there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us or that such financing, if available, will be available on terms acceptable to us. Accordingly, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

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As of March 31, 2025, we had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $36.2 million and an accumulated deficit of $416.5 million. We have incurred substantial operating losses and have used cash in our operating activities since inception. Without any future financing, the current operating plan under the existing cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of March 31, 2025, will only be sufficient to fund our operations into the fourth quarter of 2025. Our ability to continue as a going concern will require us to obtain additional financing to fund our operations and there can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to us or that such financing, if available, will be available on terms acceptable to us. Accordingly, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

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the scope, timing, progress, duration, costs and results of our clinical trials, drug discovery, preclinical development activities, and laboratory testing and clinical trials for our product candidates;

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the scope, timing, progress, duration, costs and results of our drug discovery, preclinical development activities, laboratory testing and clinical trials for our product candidates;

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the impact of any public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic and adverse global economic and geopolitical conditions on our business, which may exacerbate the magnitude of the factors discussed above.

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the impact of any global health emergency and adverse global economic conditions on our business, which may exacerbate the magnitude of the factors discussed above.

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If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience dilution. Any future debt financing into which we enter may impose upon us additional covenants that restrict our operations, including limitations on our ability to incur liens or additional debt, pay dividends, repurchase our common stock, make certain investments and engage in certain merger, consolidation or asset sale transactions. Any debt financing or additional equity that we raise may contain terms that are not favorable to us or our stockholders. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed, we may be required to delay, reduce, or terminate some or all of our development programs and clinical trials. We may also be required to sell or license to third parties rights to our product candidates in certain territories or indications that we would prefer to develop and commercialize ourselves.

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If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our stockholders may experience dilution. Any future debt financing into which we enter may impose upon us additional covenants that restrict our operations, including limitations on our ability to incur liens or additional debt, pay dividends, repurchase our common stock, make certain investments and engage in certain merger, consolidation or asset sale transactions. Any debt financing or additional equity that we raise may contain terms that are not favorable to us or our stockholders. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed, we may be required to delay, reduce, or terminate some or all of our development programs and clinical trials. We may also be required to sell or license to others rights to our product candidates in certain territories or indications that we would prefer to develop and commercialize ourselves.

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Net cash used in operating activities was $73.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and consisted of a net loss of $82.4 million, offset by a decrease in net assets of $4.7 million and non-cash adjustments of $13.3 million. The decrease in net assets consisted primarily of a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1.4 million, decrease in accounts payable of $1.1 million and decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $1.5 million and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $1.8 million. The decrease is offset by an increase in other assets of $1.7 million. Non-cash adjustments consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense of $10.3 million and operating lease expense of $2.0 million.

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Net cash used in operating activities was $25.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and consisted of a net loss of $29.3 million offset by a decrease in net assets of $0.8 million and non-cash adjustments of $4.4 million. The decrease in net assets consisted primarily of an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $4.0 million, offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $5.2 million, decrease in prepaid expenses of $1.2 million and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $0.8 million. Non-cash adjustments consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense of $3.2 million, operating lease expense of 0.8 million and depreciation expense of $0.5 million.

Previous wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $89.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and consisted of a net loss of $109.1 million offset by increase in net assets of $1.3 million and non-cash adjustments of $18.0 million. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $3.3 million, a decrease in other assets of $0.9 million, an increase in accounts payable of $2.1 million, an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $2.4 million and a decrease in operating lease liabilities of $0.7 million. Non-cash adjustments consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense of $14.6 million, operating lease expense of $2.1 million and depreciation expense of $1.3 million.

Current wording

Net cash used in operating activities was $32.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and consisted of a net loss of $39.1 million, offset by an increase in net assets of $0.6 million and non-cash adjustments of $6.4 million. The increase in net assets consisted primarily of an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.3 million, an increase in other assets of $1.2 million, a decrease in accounts payable of $2.2 million offset by an increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $3.8 million, and an increase in operating lease liabilities of $0.5 million. Non-cash adjustments consisted primarily of stock-based compensation expense of $5.0 million and operating lease expense of $1.0 million.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and was primarily related to the purchase of property and equipment.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.03 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and was primarily related to the purchase of property and equipment.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and relates to proceeds received from stock option exercises and purchases under the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or the ESPP.

Current wording

Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and relates to proceeds received from stock option exercises.

Previous wording

Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of these unaudited condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed financial statements, as well as expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that the accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.

Current wording

Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these unaudited condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed financial statements, as well as expenses incurred during the reporting periods. Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that the accounting policies discussed below are critical to understanding our historical and future performance, as these policies relate to the more significant areas involving management’s judgments and estimates.

Previous wording

Our critical accounting policies are described in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024 and the notes to the financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, except as described in Note 2 to the unaudited condensed financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2024.

Current wording

Our critical accounting policies are described in the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025 and the notes to the financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, except as described in Note 2 to the unaudited condensed financial statements appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies from those discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025.
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and was primarily related to the purchase of property and equipment partially offset by maturities of investments.