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Passage BIO Inc

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 13, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 13, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-08.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-13.

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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.

Compared 132 previous paragraphs and 138 current paragraphs.

87 unchanged; 36 reworded; 15 added; 8 removed; 1 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 51 previous and 51 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (15)

Current report

Research and development expenses decreased by $6.4 million to $8.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $15.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current report

General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.9 million to $7.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current report

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $4.8 million of impairment expense related to the Hopewell Laboratory Space. The impairment charges consisted of $2.5 million and $2.3 million recorded to the ROU assets and property and equipment, net, respectively.

Current report

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded $5.4 million of impairment expense in connection with Sublease Agreement A and Sublease Agreement B. The impairment charges consisted of $2.2 million and $3.2 million recorded to the ROU assets and property and equipment, net, respectively.

Current report

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

Current report

Research and development expenses decreased by $18.7 million to $30.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $49.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current report

General and administrative expenses decreased by $15.0 million to $20.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $35.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current report

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded $5.4 million of impairment expense in connection with Sublease Agreement A and Sublease Agreement B. The impairment charges consisted of $2.2 million and $3.2 million recorded to the ROU assets and property and equipment, net, respectively.

Current report

We may enter into license agreements and transition services agreements under which we may license rights to research, develop, manufacture, and commercialize our product candidates to third parties, and provide transition services for such licenses. Payments under these arrangements may include non-refundable, upfront fees, reimbursement of certain costs, payments upon the achievement of certain milestones, and royalties on product sales.

Current report

We apply ASC Topic 606,* Revenue from Contracts with Customers*, or ASC 606, when all of the following criteria are met, to determine a valid contract exists: (i) the parties have approved the contract and are committed to perform their respective obligations; (ii) we can identify each party’s rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred; (iii) we can identify the payment terms for the goods or services to be transferred; (iv) the contract has commercial substance; and (v) we will collect substantially all of the consideration to which we will be entitled in exchange for the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer. Once it is determined that a valid contract exists, we perform the following steps: (i) identification of the promised goods or services in the contract; (ii) determination of whether the promised goods or services are performance obligations including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract; (iii) measurement of the transaction price, including consideration of the constraint on variable consideration; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations on a relative stand-alone selling price basis; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) we satisfy each performance obligation. As part of the accounting for these arrangements, we must use our judgment to determine the number of performance obligations, the transaction price, the stand-alone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract for the allocation of transaction price, the contract term and pattern of satisfaction of the performance obligations. We use judgment to determine whether milestones or other variable consideration, except for certain sales-based milestone payments and royalties, should be included in the transaction price as described further below.

Current report

At the inception of each arrangement that includes milestone payments, we evaluate whether the milestones are considered probable of being achieved and estimate the amount to be included in the transaction price using the most

Current report

likely amount method set forth in ASC 606. If it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur, the associated milestone value is included in the transaction price. Milestone payments that are not within our control or the licensee, such as those subject to regulatory approvals, are not considered probable of being achieved until those approvals are received. We evaluate factors such as the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial and other risks that must be overcome to achieve the particular milestone in making this assessment. There is considerable judgment involved in determining whether it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. At the end of each subsequent reporting period, we reevaluate the probability of achievement of all milestones subject to constraint and, if necessary, adjust our estimate of the overall transaction price. Any such adjustments are recorded on a cumulative catch-up basis in the statements of operations in the period of adjustment.

Current report

For customer contracts in the scope of ASC 606, amounts due to us are recorded as accounts receivable on our balance sheet when our right to consideration is unconditional. Amounts received prior to satisfying the related performance obligations are classified on our balance sheet as current deferred revenue if expected to be recognized as revenue within 12 months following the balance sheet date and as deferred revenue, net of current portion, if amounts are not expected to be recognized as revenue within the 12 months following the balance sheet date. We do not evaluate a contract for a significant financing component if payment is expected within one year or less from the transfer of promised items to the customer.
Removed paragraphs (8)

Previous report

Gemma Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Research, Collaboration and License Agreement

Previous report

Research and development expenses decreased by $6.9 million to $10.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $17.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Previous report

General and administrative expenses decreased by $1.6 million to $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Previous report

During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we did not record any impairment expense.

Previous report

Research and development expenses decreased by $12.2 million to $22.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $34.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Previous report

General and administrative expenses decreased by $14.1 million to $13.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $27.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Previous report

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we did not record any impairment expense.
Reworded paragraphs (36)

Previous wording

On July 31, 2024, we entered into a series of sublicense agreements with Gemma Biotherapeutics, Inc., or Gemma, a newly formed genetic medicines company co-founded by Dr. James Wilson, in connection with the outlicense of PBGM01 for the treatment of GM1 gangliosidosis, or GM1, PBKR03 for the treatment of Krabbe disease, and PBML04 for the treatment of metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, collectively the Outlicensed Programs and such agreements, the Gemma Sublicenses. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, we will receive (i) initial payments of $10 million for the purchase of clinical product supply; (ii) up to an additional $10 million contingent on the completion by Gemma of certain business milestones; (iii) up to an additional $114 million in development and commercial milestone payments; and (iv) single digit royalties as a percentage of annual worldwide net sales in exchange for sublicenses to relevant intellectual property, transfer of regulatory dossiers and transfer of clinical trial materials and product supply related to the Outlicensed Programs. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, Gemma will also be responsible for all payments due to Penn under the Penn Agreement related to the Outlicensed Programs. We also entered into a transition services agreement with Gemma, or the Transition Services Agreement, pursuant to which, we will provide transitional

Current wording

On July 31, 2024, we entered into a series of sublicense agreements with Gemma Biotherapeutics, Inc., or Gemma, a newly formed genetic medicines company co-founded by Dr. James Wilson, who also serves as a consultant to the Company as a Scientific Advisor in connection with the outlicense of PBGM01 for the treatment of GM1 gangliosidosis, or GM1, PBKR03 for the treatment of Krabbe disease, and PBML04 for the treatment of metachromatic leukodystrophy, or MLD, collectively the Outlicensed Programs and such agreements, the Gemma Sublicenses. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, we will receive (i) initial payments of an aggregate of $10.0 million for licenses and clinical product supply; (ii) up to an additional $10.0 million contingent on the completion by Gemma of certain business milestones; (iii) up to an additional $114.0 million in development and commercial milestone payments; and (iv) single digit royalties as a percentage of annual worldwide net sales in exchange for sublicenses to relevant intellectual property, transfer of regulatory dossiers and transfer of clinical trial materials and product supply related to the Outlicensed Programs. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, Gemma will also be responsible for all payments due to the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, or Penn, under the Penn License Agreement, as further described below, related to the

Previous wording

services at cost to Gemma for a period of up to six months from the effective date, and be entitled to reimbursement for transitional services performed retroactively from March 1, 2024, related to the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs.

Current wording

Outlicensed Programs. We also entered into a transition services agreement with Gemma, or the Transition Services Agreement, pursuant to which, we will provide transitional services at cost to Gemma for a period of up to six months from the effective date, and be entitled to reimbursement for transitional services performed retroactively from March 1, 2024, related to the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs.

Previous wording

As a result of the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, we and Penn also amended and restated the Penn Agreement, as of July 31, 2024 to (i) terminate our funding of discovery research; (ii) terminate the research and exploratory research programs being conducted by Penn; (iii) terminate the remaining options we had to select new research programs in the CNS field; and (iv) terminate the transaction fee due to Penn as a result of certain corporate transactions.

Current wording

As a result of the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, we also entered into an Amended and Restated Research, Collaboration and License Arrangement with Penn as of July 31, 2024, or the Penn License Agreement, to (i) terminate our funding of discovery research; (ii) terminate the research and exploratory research programs being conducted by Penn; (iii) terminate the remaining options we had to select new research programs in the CNS field; and (iv) terminate the transaction fee due to Penn as a result of certain corporate transactions.

Previous wording

Prior to the execution of the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, we had a research collaboration with the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania’s, or Penn’s, Gene Therapy Program, or GTP, headed by Dr. Wilson. Under this collaboration, we progressed four product candidates sourced from our research collaboration with GTP to the clinical stage of development and had one active preclinical program in Huntington’s disease.

Current wording

Prior to the execution of the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, we had a research collaboration with Penn’s, Gene Therapy Program, or GTP, headed by Dr. Wilson. Under this collaboration, we progressed four product candidates sourced from our research collaboration with GTP to the clinical stage of development and had one active preclinical program in Huntington’s disease.

Previous wording

We reported biomarker data from three patients in Cohort 1 of our upliFT-D trial in December of 2023 and May 2024. Dose 1 of PBFT02 resulted in consistent elevated levels of CSF PGRN with concentrations ranging from 10.7 to 17.3 ng/mL at 30 days post-treatment (n=3) and 21.7 to 27.3 ng/mL at 6 months post-treatment (n=2), higher than the range found in healthy adult controls of 3.3 to 8.2 ng/mL (mean=4.8 ng/mL; n=61). In contrast, following PBFT02 treatment, plasma PGRN levels were unaltered, remaining similar to baseline concentrations and below levels found in healthy adult controls.

Current wording

We reported biomarker data from four patients in Cohort 1 of our upliFT-D trial in December of 2023, May 2024, and September 2024. Dose 1 of PBFT02 resulted in consistent elevated levels of CSF PGRN with concentrations ranging from 10.7 to 17.3 ng/mL at 30 days post-treatment (n=5), and 21.7 to 27.3 ng/mL at 6 months post-treatment (n=2). CSF PGRN remained elevated at 12 months (n=1), reaching a level of 34.2 ng/mL. The rate of increase was 58% between one month and six months and slowed to 26% between six months and twelve months. These ranges are higher than the range found in healthy adult controls of 3.3 to 8.2 ng/mL (mean=4.8 ng/mL; n=61). In contrast, following PBFT02 treatment, plasma PGRN levels were unaltered, remaining similar to baseline concentrations and below levels found in healthy adult controls.

Previous wording

We have completed dosing of Cohort 1 (n=5) and have enrolled the first patient in Cohort 2 (n=3-5). Based on the robust PGRN expression observed in the initial patients in Cohort 1, we are continuing to study Dose 1 in Cohort 2 of the upliFT-D trial.

Current wording

We have completed dosing of Cohort 1 (n=5) and have enrolled the first four patients in Cohort 2 (n=5). Based on the robust PGRN expression observed in the initial patients in Cohort 1, we are continuing to study Dose 1 in Cohort 2 of the upliFT-D trial.

Previous wording

We haveone unnamed preclinical research program through the Gemma Collaboration Agreement which was previously conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement andis exploring multiple potential treatment targetsfor Huntington’s disease.

Current wording

We haveone unnamed preclinical research program through the Gemma Collaboration Agreement (which was previously conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement) andare exploring multiple potential treatment targetsfor Huntington’s disease.

Previous wording

We also have a research program through the Gemma Collaboration Agreement for TLE, which was previously conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement. In order to reduce operating expenses, we have paused development of this program. We have terminated our research program in ALS due toC9orf72 mutations.

Current wording

We also have a research program through the Gemma Collaboration Agreement for TLE, which was previously conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement. In order to reduce operating expenses, we have paused development of this program.

Previous wording

We were incorporated in July 2017 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Since inception, our operations have consisted primarily of conducting preclinical studies, developing licensed technology, conducting clinical trials, and manufacturing clinical supply to support clinical trials. We have incurred recurring losses, the majority of which are attributable to research and development activities, and negative cash flows from operations. Historically, we have funded our operations through the sale of convertible preferred stock and public offerings of common stock. Our net losses were $16.0 million and $23.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $32.7 million and $58.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $627.2 million. Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, which consist primarily of research and development expenditures, and to a lesser extent, general and administrative expenditures. Our ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the successful development and eventual commercialization of one or more of our current or future product candidates. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as we advance our product candidates through all stages of development and clinical trials and, ultimately, seek regulatory approval. In addition, if we obtain marketing approval for any of our product candidates, we expect to incur significant commercialization expenses related to product

Current wording

We were incorporated in July 2017 under the laws of the State of Delaware. Since inception, our operations have consisted primarily of conducting preclinical studies, developing licensed technology, conducting clinical trials, and manufacturing clinical supply to support clinical trials. We have incurred recurring losses, the majority of which are attributable to research and development activities, and negative cash flows from operations. Historically, we have funded our operations through the sale of convertible preferred stock and public offerings of common stock. Our net losses were $19.3 million and $27.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $52.0 million and $85.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $646.5 million. Our primary use of cash is to fund operating expenses, which consist primarily of research and development expenditures, and to a lesser extent, general and administrative expenditures. Our ability to generate product revenue sufficient to achieve profitability will depend heavily on the successful development and eventual commercialization of one or more of our current or future product candidates. We expect to continue to incur significant expenses and operating losses for the foreseeable future as we advance our product candidates through all stages of development and clinical trials and, ultimately, seek regulatory approval. In addition, if we obtain marketing approval for any of our product candidates, we expect to incur significant

Previous wording

manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution. Our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year, depending on the timing of our clinical trials and our expenditures on other research and development activities.

Current wording

commercialization expenses related to product manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution. Our net losses may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter and year to year, depending on the timing of our clinical trials and our expenditures on other research and development activities.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $91.8 million. We expect our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, combined with the initial payments to be received from the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements to the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $84.8 million. We expect our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, combined with the remaining initial payments for the licenses and clinical product supply in connection with the Gemma Sublicenses, and expected payments in connection with the Gemma Transition Services Agreement, will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements to the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Previous wording

Upon successful commercialization of a product using the licensed technology, we are obligated to pay to Penn, on a licensed product-by-licensed product and country-by-country basis, tiered royalties (subject to customary reductions) in the mid-single digits on annual worldwide net sales of such licensed product. In addition, other than the Gemma Sublicenses, we are obligated to pay to Penn a percentage of sublicensing income, ranging from the mid-single digits to low double digits, for sublicenses under the Penn License Agreement. The agreement will expire on a licensed product-by-licensed product and country-by-country basis upon the later of (i) the expiration of the last valid claim of the licensed patent rights that covers the exploitation of such licensed product in such country, and (ii) the expiration of the royalty period. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, Gemma is responsible for the payments to Penn related to the Outlicensed Programs.

Current wording

Upon successful commercialization of a product using the licensed technology, we are obligated to pay to Penn, on a licensed product-by-licensed product and country-by-country basis, tiered royalties (subject to customary reductions) in the mid-single digits percentage on annual worldwide net sales of such licensed product. In addition, other than the Gemma Sublicenses, we are obligated to pay to Penn a percentage of sublicensing income, ranging from the mid-single digits to low double digits, for sublicenses under the Penn License Agreement. The agreement will expire on a licensed product-by-licensed product and country-by-country basis upon the later of (i) the expiration of the last valid claim of the licensed patent rights that covers the exploitation of such licensed product in such country, and (ii) the expiration of the royalty period. Pursuant to the Gemma Sublicenses, Gemma is responsible for the payments to Penn related to the Outlicensed Programs.

Previous wording

In connection with the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs, on July 31, 2024, we entered into the Gemma Collaboration Agreement. Pursuant to the Gemma Collaboration Agreement, (i) Gemma will conduct certain preclinical and IND-enabling work for our active research program in Huntington’s disease and a currently paused research program in TLE, which were previously being conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement and (ii) Gemma will grant us options to conduct mutually agreed research programs in four new CNS indications.

Current wording

In connection with the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs, on July 31, 2024, we entered into a research, collaboration and license agreement with Gemma, or the Gemma Collaboration Agreement. Pursuant to the Gemma Collaboration Agreement, (i) Gemma will conduct certain preclinical and IND-enabling work for our active research program in Huntington’s disease and a currently paused research program in TLE, which were previously being conducted by Penn under the Penn Agreement and (ii) Gemma will grant us options to conduct mutually agreed research programs in four new CNS indications.

Previous wording

Gemma Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Sub-License Agreements and Transition Services Agreement

Current wording

Gemma - Sublicense Agreements and Transition Services Agreement

Previous wording

In connection with the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs to Gemma, we have entered into the Gemma Sublicenses, pursuant to which, we will receive (i) initial payments of $10 million for the purchase of clinical product supply; (ii) up to an additional $10 million contingent on the completion by Gemma of certain business milestones; (iii) up to an additional $114 million in development and commercial milestone payments; and (iv) single digit royalties as a percentage of annual worldwide net sales in exchange for sublicenses to relevant intellectual property, transfer of regulatory dossiers and transfer of clinical trial materials and product supply related to the Outlicensed Programs. In addition, Gemma is responsible for all payments to Penn related to the Outlicensed Programs under the Penn License Agreement.

Current wording

In connection with the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs to Gemma, we have entered into the Gemma Sublicenses, pursuant to which, we will receive (i) initial payments of an aggregate of $10.0 million for licenses and clinical product supply; (ii) up to an additional $10.0 million contingent on the completion by Gemma of certain business milestones; (iii) up to an additional $114.0 million in development and commercial milestone payments; and (iv) single digit royalties as a percentage of annual worldwide net sales in exchange for sublicenses to relevant intellectual property, transfer of regulatory dossiers and transfer of clinical trial materials and product supply related to the Outlicensed Programs. In addition, Gemma is responsible for all payments to Penn related to the Outlicensed Programs under the Penn License Agreement.

Previous wording

In addition, we entered into a transition services agreement with Gemma pursuant to which (i) we will provide transitional services at cost to Gemma for a period of up to six (6) months related to the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs and (ii) Gemma will reimburse us for certain costs related to conduct of the Outlicensed Programs incurred since March 1, 2024.

Current wording

In addition, we entered into a transition services agreement with Gemma pursuant to which (i) we provide transitional services at cost to Gemma for a period of up to six months related to the transfer of the Outlicensed Programs and (ii) Gemma reimburses us for certain costs related to conduct of the Outlicensed Programs incurred since March 1, 2024.

Previous wording

The Amended Catalent Agreements extend the term of the Original Catalent Agreements until November 6, 2030, and establish a limited exclusive relationship between us and Catalent for the manufacture of bulk drug substance and drug product for our adeno-associated virus delivery therapeutic product candidates for the treatment of FTD and GM1. The limited exclusive relationship under the Amended Catalent Agreements converts to a non-exclusive relationship (i) in the event Catalent fails to meet certain performance standards and (ii) following certain conditional events related to the divestiture by us of either FTD or GM1, in which case, if such events occur, we would pay Catalent certain fees. In addition, in the event of certain transactions, we may terminate the Amended Catalent Agreements for convenience with respect to such products, in which case, we would pay to Catalent a certain termination fee. The outlicense of GM1 to Gemma under the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, and subsequent business decisions implemented by Gemma under their sole discretion, could qualify as a divesture event under the Amended Catalent Agreements and require us to make payment of certain fees to Catalent, which fees are immaterial.

Current wording

The Amended Catalent Agreements extend the term of the Original Catalent Agreements until November 6, 2030, and establish a limited exclusive relationship between us and Catalent for the manufacture of bulk drug substance and drug product for our adeno-associated virus delivery therapeutic product candidates for the treatment of FTD and GM1. The limited exclusive relationship under the Amended Catalent Agreements converts to a non-exclusive relationship (i) in the event Catalent fails to meet certain performance standards and (ii) following certain conditional events related to the divestiture by us of either FTD or GM1, in which case, if such events occur, we would pay Catalent certain fees. The outlicense of GM1 to Gemma under the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, and subsequent business decisions implemented by Gemma in their sole discretion, could be considered an event related to the divesture of GM1 under the Amended Catalent Agreements and require us to make payment of certain fees to Catalent, which fees are immaterial.

Previous wording

Immediately prior to the execution of the Letter Agreements, we had a $5.3 million prepaid asset related to upfront payments made to secure the Clean Room Suite. In connection with the Letter Agreements, we no longer have exclusive access to the Clean Room Suite at Catalent and, as a result, we recognized an expense of $5.3 million related to the elimination of the prepaid asset during the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Current wording

Immediately prior to the execution of the Letter Agreements, we had a $5.3 million prepaid asset related to upfront payments made to secure the Clean Room Suite. In connection with the Letter Agreements, we no longer have exclusive access to the Clean Room Suite at Catalent and, as a result, we recognized an expense of $5.3 million related to the elimination of the prepaid asset during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

We classified the $11.3 million of expenses, which comprises of $6.0 million in aggregate payments due to Catalent and the $5.3 million elimination of the prepaid asset, as general and administrative expense within the statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as both amounts did not directly relate to the future advancement of our research and development programs.

Current wording

We classified the $11.3 million of expenses, which comprises of $6.0 million in aggregate payments due to Catalent and the $5.3 million elimination of the prepaid asset, as general and administrative expense within the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as both amounts did not directly relate to the future advancement of our research and development programs.

Previous wording

Impairment of long-lived assets consists of non-cash impairment charges recorded to our assets. We review long-lived assets, such as the right of use assets or property and equipment, for impairments when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized impairment expense related to property and equipment for a construction in progress asset.

Current wording

Impairment of long-lived assets consists of non-cash impairment charges recorded to our assets. We review long-lived assets, such as the right of use assets, or ROU assets, or property and equipment, for impairments when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized impairment expenses related to a construction in progress asset, property and equipment, and ROU assets in connection with our leased laboratory space in Hopewell, New Jersey, or the Hopewell Laboratory Space. The impairment expenses represent the proportional allocation of total impairments recognized for the asset groups subject to impairment testing in connection with the Hopewell Laboratory Space.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net consists of interest earned on our cash equivalents and marketable securities, amortization of premium and discount on our marketable securities, and income from subleases. Additionally, in the six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized other income related to the sale of certain tax credits.

Current wording

Other income (expense), net consists of interest earned on our cash equivalents and marketable securities, amortization of premium and discount on our marketable securities, and income from subleases. Additionally, in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized other income related to the sale of certain tax credits.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net decreased by $0.1 million to $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current wording

Other income (expense), net decreased by $0.2 million to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

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The following table sets forth our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table sets forth our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Previous wording

During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded $0.4 million of impairment expenses related to property and equipment for a construction in progress asset we no longer plan to deploy.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded $5.2 million of impairment expense primarily consisting of $2.5 million and $2.3 million recorded to the ROU assets and property and equipment, net, respectively, related to the Hopewell Laboratory Space. In addition, we recorded $0.4 million of impairment expenses related to property and equipment for a construction in progress asset we no longer plan to deploy.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net decreased by $0.4 million to $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Current wording

Other income (expense), net decreased by $0.5 million to $4.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the following:

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, we had $91.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and had an accumulated deficit of $627.2 million. We expect our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, combined with the initial payments to be received from the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements to the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had $84.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and had an accumulated deficit of $646.5 million. We expect our existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, combined with the remaining initial payments for the licenses and clinical product supply in connection with the Gemma Sublicenses and expected payments in connection with the Transition Services Agreement, will enable us to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements to the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Previous wording

On March 5, 2021, we entered into a Sales Agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with Cowen and Company, LLC, or Cowen, relating to the applicable terms of at-the-market equity offerings, or the ATM Facility, pursuant to which we may, but are not obligated to, offer and sell, from time to time, shares of our common stock with an aggregate offering price up to $125.0 million through Cowen, as sales agent in the ATM Facility. We issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds of $8.7 million, after deducting offering costs of $0.3 million in March 2024. We are limited to $50 million in our capacity to offer and sell shares of our common stock under this sales agreement pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3, filed on March 4, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, $50 million of capacity remains available to be sold under the ATM Facility.

Current wording

On March 5, 2021, we entered into a Sales Agreement, or the Sales Agreement, with Cowen and Company, LLC, or Cowen, relating to the applicable terms of at-the-market equity offerings, or the ATM Facility, pursuant to which we may, but are not obligated to, offer and sell, from time to time, shares of our common stock with an aggregate offering price up to $125.0 million through Cowen, as sales agent in the ATM Facility. We issued 6,000,000 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds of $8.7 million, after deducting offering costs of $0.3 million in March 2024. We are limited to $50.0 million in our capacity to offer and sell shares of our common stock under this sales agreement pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3, filed on March 4, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, $50.0 million of capacity remains available to be sold under the ATM Facility.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we used $32.1 million of net cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected a net loss of $32.7 million and a net increase in our operating assets of $3.8 million, partially offset by non-cash charges of $4.4 million related to depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, and amortization of premium and discount, net, and impairment of long-lived assets. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to the development of our product candidates.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we used $39.5 million of net cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected a net loss of $52.0 million, partially offset by a net decrease in our operating assets of $1.5 million, and net non-cash charges of $11.0 million related to depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, amortization of premium and discount, net, and impairment of long-lived assets. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to the development of our product candidates.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we used $39.6 million of net cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected a net loss of $58.2 million, partially offset by a net decrease in our operating assets of $10.6 million and non-cash charges of $8.0 million related to share-based compensation, depreciation, amortization, amortization of premium and discount, net, and loss on disposal of property and equipment. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to the development of our product candidates.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we used $58.7 million of net cash in operating activities. Cash used in operating activities reflected a net loss of $85.3 million, partially offset by a net decrease in our operating assets of $9.6 million and net non-cash charges of $17.0 million primarily related to share-based compensation, depreciation, amortization, impairment of long-lived assets, and amortization of premium and discount, net. The primary use of cash was to fund our operations related to the development of our product candidates.

Previous wording

Duringthe six months ended June 30, 2024, we purchased $50.8 million in marketable securities, and had sales and maturities of $77.1 million in marketable securities. We did not make any purchases of property and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Duringthe nine months ended September 30, 2024, we purchased $72.6 million in marketable securities, and had sales and maturities of $113.9 million in marketable securities. Purchases of property and equipment were de minimus for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased $73.5 million in marketable securities, and had sales and maturities of $108.8 million in marketable securities. Purchases of property and equipment were $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we purchased $101.6 million in marketable securities, and had sales and maturities of $159.4 million in marketable securities. Purchases of property and equipment were $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

Duringthe six months ended June 30, 2024, we received $8.7 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ATM Facility. We received gross proceeds of $9.0 million, net of offering costs of $0.3 million. We received $0.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ESPP and exercises of employee stock options.

Current wording

Duringthe nine months ended September 30, 2024, we received $8.7 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ATM Facility. We received gross proceeds of $9.0 million, net of offering costs of $0.3 million. We received $0.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ESPP and exercises of employee stock options.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we received $0.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ESPP.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we received $0.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under the ESPP.

Previous wording

We lease approximately 62,000 square feet of laboratory space in Hopewell, New Jersey, or the Laboratory Lease Agreement. The lease will expire in March 2036. The aggregate estimated rent payments due over the initial term of the lease is approximately $40.3 million, with rent payments that began in 2021.

Current wording

We lease approximately 62,000 square feet of laboratory space in Hopewell, New Jersey, or the Laboratory Lease Agreement. The lease will expire in March 2036. The aggregate estimated rent payments due over the initial term of the lease is approximately $40.3 million, with rent payments that began in 2021. Our sublease agreement does not relieve us from our primary obligations under the Laboratory Lease Agreement, however, we do expect cash inflows from the agreement to partially offset our future obligations for the duration of the sublease agreement.

Previous wording

Under the exclusive relationship under the Amended Catalent Agreements, following certain conditional events related to the divestiture by us of either FTD or GM1, we would pay Catalent certain fees. The outlicense of GM1 to Gemma under the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, and subsequent business decisions implemented by Gemma under their sole discretion, could qualify as a divesture event under the Amended Catalent Agreements and require us to make payment of certain fees to Catalent, for which amounts are immaterial.

Current wording

Under the exclusive relationship under the Amended Catalent Agreements, following certain conditional events related to the divestiture by us of either FTD or GM1, we would pay Catalent certain fees. The outlicense of GM1 to Gemma under the Outlicense Transaction Agreements, and subsequent business decisions implemented by Gemma in their sole discretion, could be considered an event related to the divesture of GM1 under the Amended Catalent Agreements and require us to make payment of certain fees to Catalent, which fees are immaterial.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our 2023 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those described under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our 2023 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, except for those described below.
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded $0.4 million of impairment expenses related to property and equipment for a construction in progress asset we no longer plan to deploy.