Traws Pharma Inc
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 15, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 15, 2024
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-15.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-15.
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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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Our Portfolio/ Product Candidates/ Compounds
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The first-in-man clinical study of TRX100 (designated AV5124 in a previous study) was performed from May to September of 2023 in Russia. The study sponsor was Pharmasyntez, JSC. Traws Pharma has the right to use the data resulting from the study outside of Russia and the Eurasian Economic Community countries. The trial was a single ascending dose study, and, as such, each study participant only received one dose of TRX100. The study consisted of four dose cohorts that received 20, 40, 80 or 120 mg TRX100 delivered as 20 mg strength tablets, or placebo. The study enrolled 28 healthy males ages 18-45 years who received either the study drug or placebo. The primary study endpoint was measurement of the safety and tolerability of single drug doses in healthy volunteers. The secondary endpoint was the measurement of pharmacokinetic parameters of single drug doses in healthy volunteers on an empty stomach or after a meal. In the study, one subject who received a single 40 mg dose of the study drug, experienced two adverse events (AEs). This subject experienced hyperglycemia, which was deemed to be mild and we believe probably related to TRX100, and erosive gastritis with complications in the form of severe iron deficiency
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anemia, which was considered to be a serious adverse event (SAE) and we believe unlikely to be related (doubtful per the protocol) to the study drug.
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There were no other AEs in the trial, including at higher doses. The pharmacokinetic measurements indicated a food effect for TRX100, with increased exposure when drug was taken after a meal, but otherwise showed increasing exposure with increasing dose.
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Traws Pharma is further advancing the development of TRX100 with a Traws Pharma sponsored Phase 1 randomized, blinded, and placebo controlled study in Australia that was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee. This study is intended to enroll three cohorts of 8 participants, with 6 participants randomized to receive study drug and 2 participants assigned to receive placebo in each cohort. Participants are required to be healthy males or females ages 18-45 years. Participants will take either one dose of the study drug or one dose of placebo, depending on the group they are assigned to. The dose levels that will be investigated are 80, 120, and 240 mg, taken via oral capsules. The primary endpoint is the measurement of safety and tolerability and the secondary and other endpoints includes the determination of the drug pharmacokinetic profile. Traws Pharma expects that the first cohort will commence dosing in mid August 2024.
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TRX-01 is currently being studied in a Phase 1 clinical trial that includes single and multiple ascending dose phases. Participants are required to be healthy males or females ages 18-45 years. The primary endpoint of the study is the measurement of safety and tolerability and the secondary endpoint includes the determination of the drug pharmacokinetic profile. The Phase 1 trial is ongoing, having been initiated in May 2024, in Australia. It is being sponsored by Traws Pharma and was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee. The trial has enrolled and administered either the study drug or placebo to 40 participants in the single ascending dose phase, which included 5 cohorts with 8 participants in each cohort (6 receiving study drug and two receiving placebo). Subjects in the single ascending dose phase received one dose of the study drug or placebo, depending on their assigned group. The single ascending dose portion of the study assessed oral TRX01 15, 50, 150, 300 and 600 mg doses. The dosing in the single ascending dose portion of the study is complete and the results are under analysis. The Phase 1 multiple ascending dose phase of the study is ongoing. In this portion of the study, 16 participates are being enrolled into 2 cohorts of 8 participants in each cohort (6 receiving study drug and two receiving placebo). Subjects in the multiple ascending dose portion of the study receive one dose a day for ten days of either 150 or 600 mg TRX01 or placebo, depending on their group assignment. The multiple ascending dose portion of the study is ongoing.
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Phase 2 expansion cohort designed to enroll approximately 30 patients with low grade endometrioid endometrial cancer. For the Phase 1 portion patients with endometrial cancer and other gynecological malignancies that are amenable to treatment with hormonal therapy were included. Patients received escalating doses of narazaciclib given once daily continuously. The objectives of this study were to identify the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D) of the combination for future studies and characterize the safety profile of the combination treatment. Analysis of this study is ongoing.
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Another Phase 1 study of narazaciclib as a monotherapy has also been conducted in patients with relapsed and/or refractory advanced cancer. The objectives of this study are to assess the safety and tolerability of repeated daily dosing of narazaciclib in these patients. The analysis of this study is ongoing.
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Two investigator-initiated studies are planned to start in the USA, one in patients with refractory breast cancer and one in patients with multiple myeloma. Narazaciclib is also being developed in greater China, under a 2017 license agreement between our company and HanX Biopharmaceuticals Inc. (HanX) The development in greater China is entirely sponsored by HanX. The compound is being studied in China in a clinical trial of patients with advanced breast cancer and other tumors.
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10.3 and 10.4 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on May 15, 2024.
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Acquired in-process research and development
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In connection with the acquisition of Trawsfynydd, we recognized a non-cash in-process research and development expense of $117.5 million related to the acquired virology programs that had no alternative future use at the time of acquisition which requires immediate expense recognition.
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Research and development expenses increased by $1.5 million, to $4.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This increase was caused primarily by the $0.9 million increase in personnel costs associated with our restructuring activities in April and the $1.1 million increase in consulting fees associated with the development of our virology programs acquired in April 2024. These increases were offset by decreases in preclinical and clinical development $0.5 million related to related to narazaciclib.
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General and administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million, or 11%, to $2.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily attributable to a professional and consulting fees in connection with the acquisition of Trawsfynydd in April 2024 and included within the consideration paid and lower public company costs. These decreases were offset by increases in stock-based compensation expense and increases in personnel related expenses associated with the restructuring activities that occurred in April 2024.
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Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
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Revenues
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Acquired in-process research and development
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In connection with the acquisition of Trawsfynydd, we recognized a non-cash in-process research and development expense of $117.5 million related to the acquired virology programs that had no alternative future use at the time of acquisition which requires immediate expense recognition.
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Research and development expenses
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Research and development expenses decreased by $0.7 million, or 10%, to $5.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This decrease was primarily related to decreases in clinical, preclinical, and manufacturing costs related to narazaciclib offset by increases in consulting fees associated with our acquired virology programs, personnel related expenses attributable the restructuring activities and higher stock-based compensation expense.
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General and administrative expenses
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General and administrative expenses increased $1.0 million, or 23%, to $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $4.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This increase was attributable to additional consulting fees in connection with seeking strategic alternatives for our investors and increases personnel related expenses attributable to our restructuring activities in April 2024. These increases were offset by lower public company costs and insurance costs.
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Other income, net
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Operating Activities
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Investing Activities
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Net cashed used in investing activities was $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and primarily related to the transaction costs paid in cash of $3.6 million in connection with the acquisition of Trawsfynydd. There were no investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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Financing Activities
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Net cashed provided by financing activities was $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and attributable to the net proceeds received from the private placement of our common stock. There were no financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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growth of palbociclib resistant cancer cells. We currently are conductng a Phase 1 dose escalation and dose finding study to determine the maximum tolerated dose, the recommended dose for phase 2 trials, product safety and tolerability, and the product pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile.
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General and administrative expenses increased $1.2 million, or 59%, to $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This increase was caused by $1.6 million higher legal and professional fees related to the Trawsfynydd acquisition in April 2024. This increase was partially offset by decreases of $0.1 million due to lower bonus accrual and $0.3 million in lower insurance, meetings, and public company expenses in the 2024 period.
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The details of the Company’s general and administrative expenses are:
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Research and development expenses decreased by $2.2 million, or 53%, to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 from $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. This decrease was caused primarily by a $1.4 million decrease in manufacturing costs related to the timing of narazaciclib drug substance and drug product manufacturing and a decrease of $0.7 million in clinical development and consulting and $0.1 million lower personnel expenses due to lower bonus accrual in the 2024 period.
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The details of the Company’s research and development expenses are:
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The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024. As used in this report, unless the context suggests otherwise, the “Company” refers to Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. as of March 31, 2024 and its consolidated subsidiaries. As used in this report, unless the context suggests otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Traws” or “Traws Pharma” refer to the Company after the effective time of the Merger.
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The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this quarterly report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, both of which are contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,2023, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024 (“Annual Report”). As used in this report, unless the context suggests otherwise, the “Company” refers to Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. as of June 30, 2023 and its consolidated subsidiaries. As used in this report, unless the context suggests otherwise, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Traws” or “Traws Pharma” refer to the Company after the effective time of the Merger.
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You should also read carefully the factors described in the “Risk Factors” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024, to better understand significant risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and underlying any forward-looking statements. As a result of these factors, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements in this report and you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
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You should also read carefully the factors described in the “Risk Factors” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and our most recent Annual Report, to better understand significant risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and underlying any forward-looking statements. As a result of these factors, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements in this report and you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.
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The Company’s net losses were $5.0 million and $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of March 31, 2024, The Company had an accumulated deficit of $487.6 million. We expect to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as we continue the development of, and seek regulatory approval for, our product candidates, even if milestones under our license and collaboration agreements may be met.
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The Company’s net losses were $128.1 million and $10.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, The Company had an accumulated deficit of $610.8 million. We expect to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as we continue the development of, and seek regulatory approval for, our product candidates, even if milestones under our license and collaboration agreements may be met.
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As of March 31, 2024, the Company had $16.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Merger described below, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of common and preferred stock to TPAV, LLC, an affiliate of Torrey Pines, and OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors and raised gross proceeds of $14 million. Based on current projections, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents as of the date of this report to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. Accordingly, substantial doubt exists with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued.
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As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $16.9 million in cash and cash equivalents. On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Merger described below, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of common and preferred stock to TPAV, LLC, an affiliate of Torrey Pines, and OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors and raised gross proceeds of $14 million. Based on current projections, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents as of the date of this report to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. Accordingly, substantial doubt exists with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued.
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We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to address unmet medical needs in respiratory viral diseases and cancer. Following the closing of the Merger described below in which we acquired Trawsfynydd Therapeutics, Inc. on April 1, 2024, we plan to advance the development of four clinical programs:
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We are a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company aiming to address unmet medical needs in respiratory viral diseases and cancer. Following the closing of the Merger described below in which we acquired Trawsfynydd Therapeutics, Inc. on April 1, 2024, we are advancing the development of four clinical programs:
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Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to hold a stockholders’ meeting to submit the following matters to its stockholders for their consideration: (i) the approval of the conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock in accordance with the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Conversion Proposal”) and (ii) if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Company or as otherwise required by applicable law or contract, the approval of an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), to authorize sufficient shares of Common Stock for the conversion of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement (the “Share Increase Proposal” and together with the Conversion Proposal, the “Meeting Proposals”). In connection with these matters, the Company agreed to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
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applicable law or contract, the approval of an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Charter”), to authorize sufficient shares of Common Stock for the conversion of Series C Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement (the “Share Increase Proposal” and together with the Conversion Proposal, the “Meeting Proposals”). In connection with these matters, the Company agreed to file a proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Such proxy statement was filed on August 9, 2024.
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On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the holders of Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock signatory thereto. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we are required to prepare and file a resale registration statement with the SEC within 90 calendar days following the Financing Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline”), with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying the PIPE Securities and the Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock issued to the signatories to the Registration Rights Agreement in the Merger. We will use our commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC within 30 calendar days of the Filing Deadline (or within 60 calendar days if the SEC reviews the registration statement).
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On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with the holders of Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock signatory thereto. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we are required to prepare and file a resale registration statement with the SEC within 90 calendar days following the Financing Closing Date (the “Filing Deadline”), with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying the PIPE Securities and the Common Stock and Series C Preferred Stock issued to the signatories to the Registration Rights Agreement in the Merger . The Company filed such registration statement on July 1, 2024 and will use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to be declared effective by the SEC within 60 calendar days of the July 1, 2024 filing date.
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Except as otherwise required by law, the Series C Preferred Stock does not have voting rights. However, as long as any shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding, we will not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then-outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock, (i) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the Series C Preferred Stock or alter or amend the Certificate of Designation, amend or repeal any provision of, or add any provision to, the Charter or our bylaws, or file any articles of amendment, certificate of designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of any series of preferred stock, in each case if any such action would adversely alter or change the preferences, rights, privileges or powers of, or restrictions provided for the benefit of the Series C Preferred Stock, regardless of whether any of the foregoing actions shall be by means of amendment to the Charter or by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, conversion or otherwise, (ii) issue further shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (iii) prior to the earlier of stockholder approval of the Conversion or the six-month anniversary of the Closing, consummate either: (A) any Fundamental Transaction (as in the Certificate of Designation) or (B) any stock sale to, or any merger, consolidation or other business combination with or into, another entity in which our stockholders immediately before such transaction do not hold at least a majority of the capital stock immediately after such transaction, or (iv) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing.
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Except as otherwise required by law, the Series C Preferred Stock does not have voting rights. However, as long as any shares of Series C Preferred Stock are outstanding, we will not, without the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the then-outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock, (i) alter or change adversely the powers, preferences or rights given to the Series C Preferred Stock or alter or amend the Certificate of Designation, amend or repeal any provision of, or add any provision to, the Charter or our bylaws, or file any articles of amendment, certificate of designations, preferences, limitations and relative rights of any series of preferred stock, in each case if any such action would adversely alter or change the preferences, rights, privileges or powers of, or restrictions provided for the benefit of the Series C Preferred Stock, regardless of whether any of the foregoing actions shall be by means of amendment to the Charter or by merger, consolidation, recapitalization, reclassification, conversion or otherwise, (ii) issue further shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (iii) prior to the earlier of stockholder approval of the Conversion or the six-month anniversary of the Closing, consummate either: (A) any Fundamental Transaction (as in the Certificate of
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The Series C Preferred Stock does not have a preference upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Traws Pharma. Following stockholder approval of the Conversion Proposal, each share of Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into 10,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to certain limitations, including that a holder of Series C Preferred Stock is prohibited from converting shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock if, as a result of such conversion, such holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own more than a specified percentage (to be established by the holder between 4.9% and 19.9%) of the total number of shares of Common Stock
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The Series C Preferred Stock does not have a preference upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of Traws Pharma. Following stockholder approval of the Conversion Proposal, each share of Series C Preferred Stock will automatically convert into 10,000 shares of Common Stock, subject to certain limitations, including that a holder of Series C Preferred Stock is prohibited from converting shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock if, as a result of such conversion, such holder, together with its affiliates, would beneficially own more than a specified percentage (to be established by the holder between 4.9% and 19.9%) of the total number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion. The Series C Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the holder thereof at any time following the date that is six months after the initial issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock or following any failure to deliver shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, at a price per share equal to the then-current fair value of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis, as described in the Certificate of Designation.
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In connection with the planned Merger, the Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $1,700,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2024 that are included as general and administrative expenses in the statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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In connection with the planned Merger, the Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $8.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The transaction costs were included in the consideration paid to acquire Trawsfynydd and immediately expensed as a component of in-process research and development expense in the statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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Tungsten Partners LLC (“Tungsten”) acted as financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Merger. As compensation for services rendered by Tungsten, the Company issued to Tungsten and its affiliates and designees an aggregate of 168,601 shares of Common Stock and 535.4650 shares of Series C Preferred Stock and paid approximately $1.0 million of cash in April 2024. All of the compensation to Tungsten was contingent on the closing of the Merger and therefore will be expensed in the second quarter of 2024.
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Tungsten Partners LLC (“Tungsten”) acted as financial advisor to the Company in connection with the Merger. As compensation for services rendered by Tungsten, the Company issued to Tungsten and its affiliates and designees an aggregate of 168,601 shares of Common Stock and 535 shares of Series C Preferred Stock with an aggregated estimated fair value of $5.0 million and paid approximately $1.0 million in cash in April 2024. All of the compensation to Tungsten was contingent on the closing of the Merger and therefore was expensed in the second quarter of 2024.
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On April 8, 2024, the Company terminated 11 of its 17 employees, some of whom have been retained as consultants. Severance costs which are estimated at approximately $1.0 million will be expensed in the second quarter of 2024 and paid according to the Company’s regular payroll schedule.
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On April 8, 2024, the Company terminated 11 of its 17 employees, some of whom have been retained as consultants. Severance costs of $0.9 million were expensed in the second quarter of 2024 and paid according to the Company’s regular payroll schedule.
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The foregoing summaries of the Merger Agreement, Company Stockholder Support Agreements, Trawsfynydd Stockholder Support Agreements, Lock-Up Agreements, CVR Agreement, Certificate of Designation, Certificate of Amendment, Securities Purchase Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement, Employment Agreement of Werner Cautreels and Form of Offer Letter are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the each, copies of which are incorporated by reference as Exhibits 2.1 (including the exhibits thereto), 3.1, 3.2, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3 and 10.4 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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The foregoing summaries of the Merger Agreement, Company Stockholder Support Agreements, Trawsfynydd Stockholder Support Agreements, Lock-Up Agreements, CVR Agreement, Certificate of Designation, Certificate of Amendment, Securities Purchase Agreement, Registration Rights Agreement, Employment Agreement of Werner Cautreels and Form of Offer Letter are not complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the full texts of the each, copies of which are incorporated by reference as Exhibits 2.1 (including the exhibits thereto), 3.1, 3.2, 10.1, 10.2,
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This management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our interim unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses, revenue recognition, deferred revenue and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the
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This management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our interim unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accrued expenses, revenue recognition, deferred revenue, stock-based compensation, acquired in-process research and development and the contingent value rights. We base our estimates on historical experience, known trends and events and various other factors that we believe to be 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. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. As of June 30, 2024, there have been no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates as discussed in the Company’s Annual Report. Accounting policies and estimates related to the merger are discussed in this report.
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Since inception, the Company has incurred net losses and experienced negative cash flows from our operations. The Company incurred net losses of $5.0 million and $5.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s operating activities used $4.4 million and $4.5 million of net cash during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At March 31, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $487.6 million, working capital of $8.7 million, and cash and cash equivalents of $16.4 million. On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Merger described above, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of common and preferred stock to TPAV, LLC, an affiliate of Torrey Pines, and OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors and raised gross proceeds of $14 million. Based on current projections, and including the proceeds received in the private placement, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents as of the date of this report to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. Accordingly, substantial doubt exists with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates and the risks associated with the research, development, and commercialization of biotechnology products, we may have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and our operating plan may change as a result of many factors currently unknown to us.
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Since inception, the Company has incurred net losses and experienced negative cash flows from our operations. The Company incurred net losses of $128.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 of which $117.5 million was attributable to non-cash expense recognition associated with the acquired in-process research and development from Trawsfynydd in April 2024. The Company’s operating activities used $14.3 million and $9.0 million of net cash during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At June 30, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $610.8 million, working capital of $8.8 million, and cash and cash equivalents of $16.9 million. On April 1, 2024, in connection with the Merger described above, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement for the sale of common and preferred stock to TPAV, LLC, an affiliate of Torrey Pines, and OrbiMed Private Investments VIII, LP, an affiliate of OrbiMed Advisors and raised gross proceeds of $14 million. Based on current projections, and including the proceeds received in the private placement, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents as of the date of this report to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. Accordingly, substantial doubt exists with respect to our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates and the risks associated with the research, development, and commercialization of biotechnology products, we may have based this estimate on assumptions that may prove to be wrong, and our operating plan may change as a result of many factors currently unknown to us.
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In addition, our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, without limitation, the timing for the stockholder approval of the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock into Common Stock and the amount of any associated redemptions if the stockholder approval is not obtained. The Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”), contains a provision granting each holder of the Series C Preferred Stock the option to require us to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock for cash at any time following the date that is six months after the initial issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock or following any failure to deliver shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, at a price per share equal to the then-current fair value of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The “fair value” of shares for this purpose would be the last reported closing sale price
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In addition, our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, without limitation, the timing for the stockholder approval of the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock into Common Stock and the amount of any associated redemptions if the stockholder approval is not obtained. The Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the Series C Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designation”), contains a provision granting each holder of the Series C Preferred Stock the option to require us to redeem the Series C Preferred Stock for cash at any time following the date that is six months after the initial issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock or following any failure to deliver shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, at a price per share equal to the then-current fair value of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis. The “fair value” of shares for this purpose would be the last reported closing sale price of TRAW common stock as of a specific day depending on the circumstances of the redemption, as described more
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of TRAW common stock as of a specific day depending on the circumstances of the redemption, as described more fully in the Certificate of Designation. We could be required to use a significant amount of our cash resources on hand to satisfy this redemption obligation, particularly if holders of Series C Preferred Stock exercise their redemption right with respect to a significant number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock or at a time when the trading price of our common stock is elevated. Further, in the event that we do not have sufficient cash on hand to satisfy our redemption obligations, we may need to raise additional capital to satisfy these potential obligations. Any redemption payments could materially limit the amount of cash we have available to fund our operations.
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fully in the Certificate of Designation. We could be required to use a significant amount of our cash resources on hand to satisfy this redemption obligation, particularly if holders of Series C Preferred Stock exercise their redemption right with respect to a significant number of shares of Series C Preferred Stock or at a time when the trading price of our common stock is elevated. Further, in the event that we do not have sufficient cash on hand to satisfy our redemption obligations, we may need to raise additional capital to satisfy these potential obligations. Any redemption payments could materially limit the amount of cash we have available to fund our operations.
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The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
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The following table summarizes the Company’s cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:
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Net cash used in operating activities was $4.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and consisted primarily of a net loss of $5.8 million, including $0.3 million of noncash stock-based compensation expense. Changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a net increase in cash of $0.9 million. Significant changes in operating assets and liabilities included an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.2 million, an increase in accounts payable of $1.0 million and an increase in accrued liabilities of $0.2 million due to timing of invoices and payments to our vendors, and a decrease in deferred revenue of $0.1 million due to recognition of the unamortized portion of the upfront payment under our collaboration agreement with SymBio.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $14.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and consisted primarily of a net loss of $128.1 million and $4.3 million change in operating assets and liabilities. Significant changes in operating assets and liabilities included a net decrease increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $4.3 million due to timing of invoices and payments to our vendors. These operating uses of cash were offset by $118.2 million in non-cash charges primarily attributable to the immediate expensing of in-process research and development acquired in connection with the acquisition of Trawsfynydd of $117.5 million and $0.7 million related to stock-based compensation expense.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and consisted primarily of a net loss of $5.0 million, including $0.3 million of noncash stock-based compensation and depreciation expense. Changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a net increase in cash of $0.2 million. Significant changes in operating assets and liabilities included an increase in accounts payable of $0.9 million and a decrease in accrued liabilities of $0.8 million due to timing of invoices and payments to our vendors, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.1 million, and a decrease in deferred revenue of $0.1 million due to recognition of the unamortized portion of the upfront payment under our collaboration agreement with SymBio.
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Net cash used in operating activities was $9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and consisted primarily of a net loss of $10.0 million, including $0.6 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a net increase in cash of $0.4 million. Significant changes in operating assets and liabilities included an increase in accounts payable of $1.2 million and a decrease in accrued liabilities of $0.6 million due to timing of invoices and payments to our vendors, an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $0.1 million, and a decrease in deferred revenue of $0.1 million due to recognition of the unamortized portion of the upfront payment under our collaboration agreement with SymBio.
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We have not achieved profitability since our inception, and we expect to continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future. We expect net cash expended in 2024 to be higher than 2023 due to the advancement of our clinical trials for narazaciclib and our new clinical-stage anti-viral compounds acquired in the Merger, as well as the significant transaction-related costs and acquired liabilities associated with the Merger. We enter into contracts in the normal course of business with third-party contract organizations for clinical trials, preclinical studies, manufacturing and other services and products for operating purposes. These contracts generally provide for termination following a certain period after notice and therefore we believe that, currently, our non-cancelable obligations under these agreements are
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We have not achieved profitability since our inception, and we expect to continue to incur net losses for the foreseeable future. We expect net cash expended in 2024 to be higher than 2023 due to the advancement of our clinical trials for narazaciclib and our new clinical-stage anti-viral compounds acquired in the Merger, as well as the significant transaction-related costs and acquired liabilities associated with the Merger. We enter into contracts in the normal course of business with third-party contract organizations for clinical trials, preclinical studies, manufacturing and other services and products for operating purposes. These contracts generally provide for termination following a certain period after notice and therefore we believe that, currently, our non-cancelable obligations under these agreements are not material. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our ongoing trials and operations into the fourth quarter of 2024; therefore, based on current projections, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through the one-year period after the date that the financial statements are issued.
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For additional risks, please see “Risk Factors” in Part II of this report and previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.
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For additional risks, please see “Risk Factors” in Part II of this report and previously disclosed in our Annual Report.
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Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to hold a stockholders’ meeting to submit the following matters to its stockholders for their consideration: (i) the approval of the conversion of shares of Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock in accordance with the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Conversion Proposal”) and (ii) if deemed necessary or appropriate by the Company or as otherwise required by
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Designation) or (B) any stock sale to, or any merger, consolidation or other business combination with or into, another entity in which our stockholders immediately before such transaction do not hold at least a majority of the capital stock immediately after such transaction, or (iv) enter into any agreement with respect to any of the foregoing.
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Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were consistent with the six months ended June 30, 2023, and were due to the recognition of deferred revenue from our collaboration with SymBio.
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Other income, net, was income of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The change was caused by lower interest income in the 2024 period due to lower cash balances.
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issued and outstanding immediately after giving effect to such conversion. The Series C Preferred Stock is redeemable for cash at the option of the holder thereof at any time following the date that is six months after the initial issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock or following any failure to deliver shares of Common Stock in accordance with the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock, at a price per share equal to the then-current fair value of the Series C Preferred Stock on an as-converted basis, as described in the Certificate of Designation.
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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. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. As of March 31, 2024, there have been no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates as discussed in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024.
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Net cash used in operating activities
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not material. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our ongoing trials and operations into the fourth quarter of 2024; therefore, based on current projections, we do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents to support our operations for at least the 12 months following the date that these financial statements are issued. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through the one-year period after the date that the financial statements are issued.