4DMT Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
09 Nov 2023
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4DMT Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
Rapidly advanced 4D-150 development for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD)AMD): completed enrollment of PRISM Phase 2 Dose Expansion nearly two quarters earlier than expected and enrolled first patient in Population Extension cohort
Received European Medicines Agency’s Priority Medicines (PRIME) designation for 4D-150 for treatment of wet AMD
Announced positive interim data from 4D-710 Phase 1/2 AEROW clinical trial for cystic fibrosis; update on FDA interaction expected in Q1 2024
Gained alignment with FDA on plan to lift clinical hold on 4D-310 for Fabry disease cardiomyopathy; interim Phase 1/2 data update expected in Q1 2024
$320 million in cash and equivalents, operational runway currently expected into the first half of 2026
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 4D Molecular Therapeutics (Nasdaq: FDMT, 4DMT, or the Company) a genetic medicines company with three novel, highly targeted next generation AAV vectors currently in human clinical studies, today reported third quarter 2023 financial results and provided operational highlights.
“The third quarter of 2023 was another period of tremendous progress across our large market product candidate portfolio,” said David Kirn, M.D., Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of 4DMT. “In our ophthalmology portfolio, the European Medicines Agency has awarded PRIME designation to intravitreal 4D-150 which validates the promising clinical data to date in wet AMD patients. We also enrolled the first patient in the Population Extension cohort to the PRISM clinical trial to include the broader wet AMD patient population with lower anti-VEGF need. In our pulmonology portfolio, we presented positive interim clinical and lung biopsy biomarker data for 4D-710 in the Phase 1/2 AEROW clinical trial for the treatment of cystic fibrosis lung disease, and we selected a dose to move forward into Phase 2. We remain highly focused in executing our corporate objectives and look forward to sharing multiple key clinical and regulatory milestones over the next few months.”
Recent Highlights in Large Market Ophthalmology Portfolio
Rapidly advanced intravitreal 4D-150 for wet AMDAMD Completed target enrollment of 50 patients in the randomized Phase 2 Dose Expansion stage of the PRISM clinical trial, nearly two quarters ahead of initial projections Enrolled patients with high anti-VEGF need (annualized mean anti-VEGF injection frequency in preceding 12 months was approximately 10)
No reported treatment-emergent Grade ≥1 inflammatory cells or required deviations from protocol-specified topical corticosteroid taper with maximum follow-up through 20 weeks (best available data as of July 3, 2023)
Presented positive interim data from Dose Exploration stage with three dose cohorts (3E10, 1E10, and 6E9 vg/eye; n=5 each) at ASRS 2023 Annual Meeting
Granted PRIME designation by the European Medicines Agency
Recent Highlights in Pulmonary Portfolio
Presented positive interim data from aerosolized 4D-710 Phase 1/2 AEROW clinical trial: Generally well-tolerated across Cohorts 1 and 2 (1E15 and 2E15 vg; n=7) with up to 17 months follow-up
Promising, reproducible, CFTR expression significantly above normal across all participants and all lung tissue samples collected (n=34), substantially exceeding target profile
Durable clinical activity through 12 months in Cohort 1 No pulmonary exacerbations reported beyond 3 months and through up to 17 months of follow-up in all 3 participants
Cohort 1 dose level (1E15 vg) selected to continue into Phase 2
Dose ranging continues (5E14 – 2E15 vg) with lung biopsy CFTR expression profile demonstrating feasibility of effective treatment at lower doses; first patient dosed in lower dose Cohort 3 (5E14 vg)
In August 2023, the Company executed an amendment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Agreement increasing the funding commitment under that agreement by $2.8 million to a total of $6.3 million, which covers anticipated spend for further development of our aerosolized lung epithelium gene delivery vectors. This amendment brings the total historical commitment to over $20 million
Recent Highlights in Cardiology Portfolio
Reached an agreement with the FDA on a proposed plan to address the clinical hold on 4D-310 and continue clinical development Initiated single non-human primate (NHP) study evaluating the safety and biodistribution of intravenous (IV) 4D-310 with the rituximab/sirolimus (R/S) immunosuppressive regimen compared to the prior prednisone regimen
Amended INGLAXA protocol to minimize risk of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome associated with IV AAV dosing, including addition of R/S immunosuppressive regimen
Expected Upcoming Milestones
Update on FDA feedback on Phase 3 pivotal trial plans in Q1 2024
4D-175 for GA: IND filing in H1 2024
4D-710 for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Lung Disease: Update on FDA feedback on development plan for monotherapy and approved CF modulator combination regimens in Q1 2024
Interim Phase 1 data update in mid-2024
4D-725 for A1AT Deficiency Lung DiseaseA1AT Deficiency Lung Disease: Program update in 2024
4D-310 for Fabry Disease Cardiomyopathy: Interim data update, with follow-up of at least 12-18 months for all 6 patients dosed and additional biopsy data in Q1 2024
FDA submission of preclinical NHP data in Q2 2024
Q3 2023 Financial Results
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities: Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were approximately $320 million as of September 30, 2023, as compared to $218 million as of December 31, 2022. The net increase in cash was primarily a result of cash inflows from $129 million of net proceeds from our public offering of common stock completed in May, $19 million of net proceeds under our Open Market Sales Agreement, and the $20 million upfront payment in connection with the Astellas License Agreement and was partially offset by cash used in operations. We currently expect cash and cash equivalents to be sufficient to fund operations into the first half of 2026.
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $25.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 as compared to $18.9 million for the third quarter of 2022. This increase was driven by the progression of our existing clinical trials, primarily 4D-150 in wet AMD and DME, along with increased payroll and stock-based compensation expense due to higher headcount.
G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $9.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 as compared to $8.1 million for the third quarter of 2022.
Net Loss: Net loss was $10.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, as compared to net loss of $25.7 million for the third quarter of 2022. The decrease in net loss was primarily a result of the $20 million upfront payment in connection with the Astellas License Agreement.
About 4DMT
4DMT is a genetic medicines company with three novel, highly targeted next generation AAV vectors currently in human clinical studies targeting multiple large market diseases in ophthalmology and pulmonology, plus other therapeutic areas. 4DMT seeks to unlock the full potential of genetic medicines using its proprietary invention platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution, which combines the power of the Nobel Prize-winning technology, directed evolution, with approximately one billion synthetic AAV capsid-derived sequences to invent customized and evolved vectors for use in our product candidates. All of our vectors are proprietary to 4DMT and were invented at 4DMT, including the vectors utilized in our clinical-stage and preclinical pipeline product candidates: R100, A101, and C102. The Company is initially focused on five clinical-stage product candidates in three therapeutic areas for both rare and large market diseases: ophthalmology, pulmonology, and cardiology. The 4DMT customized and evolved vectors were invented with the goal of being delivered at relatively low doses through clinically routine, well-tolerated, and minimally invasive routes of administration, transducing diseased cells in target tissues efficiently, having reduced immunogenicity and, where relevant, having resistance to pre-existing antibodies. 4DMT is currently advancing five product candidates in clinical development: 4D-150 for wet AMDAMD and DME, 4D-710 for cystic fibrosis lung disease, 4D-310 for Fabry disease cardiomyopathy, 4D-125 for XLRP, and 4D-110 for choroideremia. The 4D preclinical product candidates in development are: 4D-175 for geographic atrophy and 4D-725 for AATLD.
4D-150, 4D-710, 4D-310, 4D-125, and 4D-110 are our product candidates in clinical development and have not yet been approved for marketing by the US FDA or any other regulatory authority. No representation is made as to the safety or effectiveness of 4D-150, 4D-710, 4D-310, 4D-125, or 4D-110 for the therapeutic uses for which they are being studied.
4D Molecular Therapeutics™, 4DMT™, Therapeutic Vector Evolution™, and the 4DMT logo are trademarks of 4DMT.
Forward Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding the therapeutic potential, and clinical benefits of 4DMT’s product candidates, as well as the plans, announcements and related timing for the clinical development of our clinical and preclinical product candidates, and statements regarding our financial performance, results of operations and anticipated cash runway. The words "may," “might,” "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," “expect,” "estimate," “seek,” "predict," “future,” "project," "potential," "continue," "target" and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including risks and uncertainties that are described in greater detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in 4D Molecular Therapeutics’ most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be filed on or about the date hereof as well as any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent 4D Molecular Therapeutics' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. 4D Molecular Therapeutics explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. Our results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 are also not necessarily indicative of our operating results for any future periods.
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Collaboration and license revenue $20,204 $500 $20,742 $1,882 Operating expenses: Research and development 25,066 18,940 71,068 58,753 General and administrative 9,112 8,055 25,889 24,441 Total operating expenses 34,178 26,995 96,957 83,194 Loss from operations (13,974) (26,495) (76,215) (81,312)Other income (expense), net: 3,718 804 7,661 1,197 Net loss $(10,256) $(25,691) $(68,554) $(80,115)Net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.24) $(0.79) $(1.81) $(2.48)Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted 42,256,629 32,385,791 37,884,363 32,305,074
Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited)
(in thousands) September 30, December 31 2023 2022 Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities $319,664 $218,462 Working capital 310,080 204,780 Total assets 361,613 261,846 Total liabilities 31,679 30,509 Accumulated deficit (383,044) (314,490)Total stockholders’ equity 329,934 231,337
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