Traws Pharma Inc
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 14, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 14, 2024
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-15.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-14.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe 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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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (3)
Current report
As described in our liquidity footnote to our interim unaudited financial statements and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, we have incurred recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and have an accumulated deficit at September 30, 2024 of $619.2 million and $5.4 million of cash that will last into the first quarter of fiscal 2025. We do not have sufficient cash and cash equivalents as of the date of this Form 10-Q to support our operations past the first quarter of fiscal 2025. These matters raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued.
Current report
Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The future success of the Company is dependent upon our ability to obtain additional funding. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in obtaining such funding in sufficient amounts, on terms acceptable to us, or at all. The failure to obtain sufficient capital on acceptable terms when needed would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. If we cannot continue as a viable entity, our stockholders may lose some or all of their investment in us.
Current report
On August 23, 2024, the Company was notified by the Staff that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq The Company attended a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Nasdaq Panel”) on November 14, 2024 to present its plan to regain compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement.
Removed paragraphs (6)
Previous report
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, we are required to recommend that our stockholders approve the conversion of all outstanding shares of our Series C Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock. We cannot guarantee that our stockholders will approve this matter, and if they fail to do so we may be required to settle such shares in cash and our operations may be materially harmed.
Previous report
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, we agreed to call and hold a meeting of our stockholders to obtain the requisite approvals for the conversion of all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock to be issued in the Merger and Financing into shares of our common stock, as required by the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC listing rules, and, if such approval is not obtained at that meeting, to seek to obtain such approvals at an annual or special stockholders meeting to be held at least every six months thereafter until such approval is obtained, which would be time consuming and costly. Additionally, if our stockholders do not approve the conversion of our Series C Preferred Stock within six months after the initial issuance of the Series C Preferred Stock, then the holders of our Series C Preferred Stock will be entitled to elect to have their shares of Series C Preferred Stock redeemed for cash at a price per share equal to the last reported closing trading price of the common stock at such time on an as-converted to common stock basis (each share of Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into 10,000 shares of Common Stock), as further described in our Certificate of Designation relating to the Series C Preferred Stock. If we are forced to cash settle a significant amount of the Series C Preferred Stock, it would materially affect our results of operations.
Previous report
Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we had a 180 calendar day grace period, or until March 25, 2024, to regain compliance by meeting the continued listing standard. The continued listing standard will be met if the Company’s common stock has a minimum closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the 180-calendar day grace period.
Previous report
We did not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by March 25, 2024. On March 27, 2024, we received a letter from Nasdaq granting the Company a second 180 calendar day period to regain compliance under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), or until September 23, 2024. Their determination to grant the second compliance period was based on our meeting the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, except for the minimum bid price requirement, and our notification to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the minimum bid price deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary.
Previous report
If we do not regain compliance by September 23, 2024, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s common stock will be delisted. At that time, we may appeal the Nasdaq staff’s determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
Previous report
We intend to monitor the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock and continue to consider our available options to resolve the noncompliance with the minimum bid price requirement. On August 9, 2024, we filed a proxy for shareholder approval to effect a reverse stock split.
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Previous wording
As a result of the combination of Onconova Therapeutics and Trawsfynydd Therapeutics, the newly formed Traws Pharma has a diversified product pipeline consisting of both virology and oncology development programs. Specifically, we are developing TRX01 (ratutrelvir) for COVID19, TRX100 (tivoxavir marboxil) for Wseasonal or pandemic influence, Narazaciclib for solid tumors, Narazaciclib combined with Letrozole for second/third line low grade endometrioid endometrial cancer, and Rigosertib for epidermolysis bullosa-associated squamous cell carcinoma. These product candidates and our activities associated with them will be subject to the same risks as those that were previously described in the Onconova Therapeutics 10-K. It is also possible that some of these risks may be greater with respect to the virology products based on FDA’s prior experience with products intended for influenza and COVID19. Notably, in recent years FDA has published guidance on the development of products for both influenza and COVID19 treatment.
Current wording
As a result of the combination of Onconova Therapeutics and Trawsfynydd Therapeutics, the newly formed Traws Pharma has a diversified product pipeline consisting of both virology and oncology development programs. Specifically, we are developing TRX01 (ratutrelvir) for COVID19, TRX100 (tivoxavir marboxil) for seasonal or pandemic influence, Narazaciclib for solid tumors, Narazaciclib combined with Letrozole for second/third line low grade endometrioid endometrial cancer, and Rigosertib for epidermolysis bullosa-associated squamous cell carcinoma. These product candidates and our activities associated with them will be subject to the same risks as those that were previously described in the Onconova Therapeutics 10-K. It is also possible that some of these risks may be greater with respect to the virology products based on FDA’s prior experience with products intended for influenza and COVID19. Notably, in recent years FDA has published guidance on the development of products for both influenza and COVID19 treatment.
Previous wording
Clinical and non-clinical development is expensive, time-consuming, and uncertain as to the outcome. A failure of one or more preclinical tests or clinical trials can occur at any stage of testing, and encouraging results in preclinical testing and earlier clinical studies do not ensure that later clinical trials will generate adequate data to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of an investigational drug. There is also no guaranty that we will be able to commence or successfully and timely complete clinical studies. Even if our clinical development programs are successful, we may not be able to successfully commercialize any product and if we or our third-party contractors, including clinical sites, preclinical laboratories, contract research organizations, manufacturers and suppliers, and other vendors are not able to follow the applicable regulatory requirements, meet the applicable contractual requirements, and comply with the applicable study plans and product requirements, we may face enforcement actions, may not be able to
Current wording
Clinical and non-clinical development is expensive, time-consuming, and uncertain as to the outcome. A failure of one or more preclinical tests or clinical trials can occur at any stage of testing, and encouraging results in preclinical testing and earlier clinical studies do not ensure that later clinical trials will generate adequate data to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of an investigational drug. There is also no guaranty that we will be able to commence or successfully and timely complete clinical studies. Even if our clinical development programs are successful, we may not be able to successfully commercialize any product and if we or our third-party contractors, including clinical sites, preclinical laboratories, contract research organizations, manufacturers and suppliers, and other vendors are not able to follow the applicable regulatory requirements, meet the applicable contractual requirements, and comply with the applicable study plans and product requirements, we may face enforcement actions, may not be able to commence studies or may be delayed in commencing studies, may not receive marketing approval, or may need to repeat studies, any of which would materially harm our business.
Previous wording
Stockholders may not realize a benefit from the Merger commensurate with the ownership dilution they will experience in connection with the Merger, including the issuance of our common stock upon conversion of all outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock to be issued in the Merger and Financing.
Current wording
Stockholders may not realize a benefit from the Merger commensurate with the ownership dilution they will experience in connection with the Merger, including the issuance of our Common Stock upon conversion of all outstanding shares of Series C to be issued in the Merger and Financing.
Previous wording
Our ability to successfully integrate the operations of Onconova and Trawsfynydd will depend, in part, on our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Merger. If we are not able to achieve these objectives within the anticipated time frame, or at all, the anticipated benefits of the Merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, and the value of our common shares may be adversely affected. In addition, the integration of the Company’s and Trawsfynydd’s respective businesses will be a time-consuming and expensive process. Proper planning and effective and timely implementation will be critical to avoid any significant disruption to Traws Pharma’s operations. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of its ongoing business or the identification of inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect its ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors, clinical trial
Current wording
Our ability to successfully integrate the operations of Onconova and Trawsfynydd will depend, in part, on our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Merger. If we are not able to achieve these objectives within the anticipated time frame, or at all, the anticipated benefits of the Merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, and the value of our common shares may be adversely affected. In addition, the integration of the Company’s and Trawsfynydd’s respective businesses will be a time-consuming and expensive process. Proper planning and effective and timely implementation will be critical to avoid any significant disruption to Traws Pharma’s operations. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of its ongoing business or the identification of inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect its ability to maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, distributors, creditors, lessors, clinical trial investigators or managers or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Merger. Delays encountered in the integration process could have a material adverse effect on Traws Pharma’s revenues, expenses, operating results and financial condition, including the value of its common shares.
Previous wording
We may not comply with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements. If we are unable to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our Common Stock could be delisted, which could affect our common stock's market price and liquidity and reduce our ability to raise capital.
Current wording
We are not in compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements. If we are unable to comply with the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market, our Common Stock could be delisted, which could affect our Common Stock's market price and liquidity and reduce our ability to raise capital.
Previous wording
On September 25, 2023, we received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we failed to comply with the minimum bid price requirement of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires that companies listed on Nasdaq maintain a minimum closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share.
Current wording
We are required to meet certain qualitative and financial tests to maintain the listing of our securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq). On September 25, 2023, we received a letter from Nasdaq indicating that we failed to comply with the minimum bid price requirement of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires that companies listed on Nasdaq maintain a minimum closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share. As of October 29, 2024, we regained compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements related to minimum bid price.
Previous wording
There can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq listing criteria.
Current wording
There can be no assurance that we will continue to be in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq listing criteria.
Previous wording
If we are unable to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, our common stock could be delisted, making it could be more difficult to buy or sell our securities and to obtain accurate quotations, and the price of our securities could suffer a material decline. Delisting could also impair our ability to raise capital.
Current wording
If we are unable to maintain compliance with the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq, our Common Stock could be delisted, making it more difficult to buy or sell our securities and to obtain accurate quotations, and the price of our securities could suffer a material decline. Delisting could also impair our ability to raise capital.
Rearranged previous paragraphs (3)
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
commence studies or may be delayed in commencing studies, may not receive marketing approval, or may need to repeat studies, any of which would materially harm our business.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
investigators or managers or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the Merger. Delays encountered in the integration process could have a material adverse effect on Traws Pharma’s revenues, expenses, operating results and financial condition, including the value of its common shares.
Previous report — wording carried elsewhere
We are required to meet certain qualitative and financial tests to maintain the listing of our securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market (Nasdaq). As of August 14, 2024, we were not in compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing requirements related to minimum bid price.