Aevi Genomic Medicine Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
Aevi Genomic Medicine Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
PHILADELPHIA, March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aevi Genomic Medicine, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNMX) (the Company) announced today financial and operational results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2017.
Fourth Quarter and Year-End Corporate Highlights
-- Continued advancing and strengthening the Company's pipeline through a
combination of internal programs and external collaborations:
-- AEVI-001: The Company continues screening and recruitment efforts
for its Phase 2 ("ASCEND") clinical trial in the mGluR mutation
positive genetic subset of pediatric and adolescent patients with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to confirm genetic
responders to AEVI-001. Patient enrollment is ongoing, with data
expected by mid-2018.
-- AEVI-002: The Company initiated a Phase 1b proof-of-concept (POC)
study in mid-2017. The open-label, signal-finding study is designed
to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and short-term efficacy of the
Anti-Light Monoclonal Antibody AEVI-002 in patients diagnosed with
pediatric Crohn's Disease who previously failed treatment with an
Anti-TNF inhibitor. The endpoints of the study include endoscopic
evaluation, Crohn's Disease Activity Index ratings, and safety.
Patient recruitment is ongoing, and the Company is initiating three
additional sites in an effort to enhance enrollment. Data are
expected by year-end 2018.
-- AEVI-005: Broadened relationship with Kyowa Hakko Kirin (KHK) with
an option agreement for the development of an early stage,
first-in-class monoclonal antibody (AEVI-005) program targeting an
undisclosed ultra-orphan pediatric rare disease. This is the second
monoclonal antibody signed in collaboration with KHK and reflects
Aevi Genomic Medicine's unique ability to leverage its genetic
expertise in rare and orphan pediatric diseases. The Company intends
to initiate a preclinical research program during second quarter
2018. Financial terms were not disclosed.
-- Expanded its unique genomic research collaboration with Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
-- Granted an option for long-term exclusive access to certain data and
samples from the Center for Applied Genomics (CAG) biobank and
certain discoveries in rare and orphan diseases to accelerate the
identification of disease targets and development of potential
therapies in areas of unmet need.
-- Renewed the Sponsored Research Agreement (SRA) with CHOP, which
marks the third renewal of sponsored research.
-- Strengthened the balance sheet with the completion of a private
placement of shares for aggregate proceeds of $28.0 million, before
expenses, which provides the resources to continue the development of
the Company's two lead clinical programs, AEVI-001 and AEVI-002, and
initiate preclinical work on AEVI-005.
-- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation (the "CHOP
Foundation") was the lead investor, with additional participation by
other blue-chip investors.
-- The CHOP Foundation has committed to provide up to an additional
$5.0 million of equity financing through June 30, 2018, subject to
certain terms and conditions.
-- Announced the addition of Matthew D. Bayley, MD, MBA to the Company's
Board of Directors. Dr. Bayley serves as Senior Vice President and Chief
Strategy Officer at CHOP where he leads strategic planning and business
development working to advance CHOP's mission. His industry experience
and business insights will expand the Company's perspective and
strategic insights.
"2017 enabled us to further refine our approach to genomic medicine and focus our efforts on genomically-targeted indications that could increase the speed and probability of bringing therapies to market for those with pediatric onset, life-altering diseases," said Mike Cola, CEO of Aevi Genomic Medicine. "We continue to advance our pipeline and are pleased to have broadened our relationships with both CHOP and KHK, providing us with the resources to identify new targets and develop potential therapies. We remain committed to our goals of delivering clinical results in our lead programs in ADHD and Crohn's Disease in 2018."
Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $33.73 million at December 31, 2017. The Company expects the current cash balance to fund operations into early 2019.
Net research and development expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 were $5.26 million, increasing slightly from $5.14 million for the same period in 2016.
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2017 were $1.90 million, decreasing from $3.35 million for the same period in 2016 mainly due to the closure of operations in Israel.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2017 the Company reported a net loss of $7.16 million or $0.13 per share, compared with a net loss of $8.48 million or $0.23 per share for the comparative quarter in 2016.
Full Year 2017 Financial Results
Net research and development expenses for year ended December 31, 2017 decreased to $25.18 million from $28.36 million in 2016. This decrease was primarily driven by the closure of the Company's operations in Israel of $3.40 million.
General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $9.52 million, decreasing from $13.52 million in 2016 primarily due to severance benefits recorded in 2016 related to termination of an officer of $0.97 million, decreased stock compensation expense related to options which have fully vested of $2.00 million, and closure of the Company's operations in Israel of $0.84 million.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Aevi Genomic Medicine will hold a conference call Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 8:30 am ET to provide a corporate update. To access the conference call by phone, please dial (877) 870-4263 (domestic) or (412) 317-0790 (international) and request to join the Aevi Genomic Medicine's Conference Call.
The live webcast can be accessed under "Events" in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.aevigenomics.com.
The archived webcast will be available for 30 days in the Investor section of Aevi Genomic Medicine website at www.aevigenomics.com.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
December 31,
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2017 2016
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ASSETS
CURRENT
ASSETS:
Cash and
cash
equivalents $33,729 $39,838
Prepaid
expenses
and other
current
assets 893 335
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Total
current
assets 34,622 40,173
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LONG-TERM
ASSETS:
Restricted
lease
deposits 11 11
Property and
equipment,
net 85 377
Other long-
term assets 43 -
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Total long-
term assets 139 388
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Total assets $34,761 $40,561
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LIABILITIES
AND
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
Trade
payables $943 $137
Other
accounts
payable and
accrued
expenses 3,197 5,446
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Total
current
liabilities 4,140 5,583
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Total
liabilities 4,140 5,583
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COMMITMENTS
AND
CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY:
Common stock
-$0.0001 31, 2017; at December
par value; 100,000,000 31, 2016
200,000,000 shares
shares authorized;
authorized; 37,112,343
59,332,265 shares
shares issued and
issued and 37,103,843
outstanding shares
at December 6 4
Additional
paid-in
capital 245,593 215,008
Accumulated
deficit (214,978) (180,034)
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Total
stockholders'
equity 30,621 34,978
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Total
liabilities
and
stockholders'
equity $34,761 $40,561
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Year ended
December 31,
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2017 2016 2015
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Research and
development
expenses $25,176 $28,552 $18,356
Less:
Participation by the
Office of the Chief
Scientist - (196) (2,912)
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Research and
development
expenses, net 25,176 28,356 15,444
Non-recurring
research and
development
expenses resulting
from acquisition - 8,170
General and
administrative
expenses 9,524 13,523 12,954
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Operating loss (34,700) (41,879) (36,568)
Financial expenses (41) (24) (1,408)
Financial income 27 15 1
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Loss before taxes on
income (34,714) (41,888) (37,975)
Taxes on income - 16 17
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Net loss $(34,714) $(41,904) $(37,992)
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Basic loss per share $(0.83) $(1.19) $(1.42)
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Diluted loss per
share $(0.83) $(1.19) $(1.45)
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Weighted average
number of shares of
common stock used
in computing basic
loss per share 41,675,814 35,161,823 26,783,623
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Weighted average
number of shares of
common stock used
in computing
diluted loss per
share 41,675,814 35,161,823 26,846,270
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About Aevi Genomic Medicine, Inc.
Aevi Genomic Medicine, Inc. is dedicated to unlocking the potential of genomic medicine to translate genetic discoveries into novel therapies. Driven by a commitment to patients with pediatric onset life-altering diseases, the Company's research and development efforts leverage an internal genomics platform and an ongoing collaboration with the Center for Applied Genomics (CAG) at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including (without limitation) those regarding the Company's financial position, its development and business strategy, its product candidates and the plans and objectives of management for future operations. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by such laws. Forward-looking statements are sometimes identified by their use of the terms and phrases such as "estimate," "project," "intend," "forecast," "anticipate," "plan," "planning, "expect," "believe," "will," "will likely," "should," "could," "would," "may" or the negative of such terms and other comparable terminology. All such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Should any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of the Company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those included within these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no undue reliance should be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. As a result of these factors, the events described in the forward-looking statements contained in this release may not occur.
CONTACT:
Aevi Genomic Medicine, Inc.
Brian Piper
Brian.Piper@aevigenomics.com
Westwicke Partners
Chris Brinzey
339-970-2843
Chris.brinzey@westwicke.com
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
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