Applied Molecular Transport Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

14 Aug 2023
Financial StatementPhase 2
Currently Pursuing Strategic Alternatives, with MTS Health Partners, L.P. Advising the Company Cash and Cash Equivalents of $22.5 million, as of June 30, 2023 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Molecular Transport, LLC (Nasdaq: AMTI) (AMT), a biopharmaceutical company, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023 Research and development (R&D) expenses. Total R&D expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $2.6 million, compared to $22.8 million for the same period in 2022. The overall decrease was attributable to a restructuring of operations, related reductions in workforce implemented in March 2023 and discontinuing all research and development activities. General and administrative (G&A) expenses. Total G&A expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $7.0 million, compared to $9.4 million for the same period in 2022. The overall decrease was attributable to a restructuring of operations and related reductions in workforce implemented in March 2023. Restructuring, impairment, and related charges. Total restructuring, impairment, and related charges for the second quarter of 2023 were $8.1 million, primarily comprised of write offs of right-of-use assets and related leasehold improvements upon the company vacating leased premises for its corporate headquarters and manufacturing warehouse. Restructuring charges for the same period in 2022 were $3.8 million, primarily comprised of severance payments and other employee-related separation costs associated with a reduction in workforce implemented in May 2022. Net loss. Net loss for the second quarter of 2023 was $17.3 million, compared to $35.9 million for the same period in 2022. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were $17.7 million and interest income was $0.4 million. Cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents were $22.5 million. About Applied Molecular Transport Inc. AMT is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that has a proprietary technology platform that enables the design of novel biologic product candidates in patient-friendly oral dosage forms. The company has completed four Phase 2 clinical trials for its most advanced product candidate, AMT-101. For additional information on AMT, please visit . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements including statements relating to AMT’s plans, expectations, forecasts and future events. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the ability of AMT to enter into a strategic transaction and sufficiency of AMT’s cash resources. In some cases, you can identify forward- looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potentially,” “will,” “expect,” “enable,” “likely” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Actual events, trends or results could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in these forward-looking statements based on various factors. Information regarding the foregoing and additional risks may be found in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in AMT’s Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and AMT’s future reports to be filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and AMT assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Applied Molecular Transport Inc. Condensed Balance Sheets (unaudited) (in thousands) June 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,457 $ 61,145 Prepaid expenses 860 2,688 Other current assets — 186 Total current assets 23,317 64,019 Property and equipment, net 39 8,183 Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,477 33,222 Finance lease right-of-use assets — 584 Restricted cash — 916 Other assets 127 522 Total assets $ 24,960 $ 107,446 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 156 $ 1,583 Accrued expenses 2,202 8,660 Lease liabilities, operating lease - current 1,458 4,639 Lease liabilities, finance lease - current — 205 Total current liabilities 3,816 15,087 Lease liabilities, operating lease 254 31,228 Lease liabilities, finance lease — 49 Other liabilities 244 244 Total liabilities 4,314 46,608 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders’ equity: Common stock 4 4 Additional paid-in capital 431,862 426,804 Accumulated deficit (411,220 ) (365,970 ) Total stockholders’ equity 20,646 60,838 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 24,960 $ 107,446 Applied Molecular Transport Inc. Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Operating expenses: Research and development $ 2,558 $ 22,802 $ 15,546 $ 54,041 General and administrative 7,045 9,433 13,797 20,770 Restructuring, impairment, and related charges 8,129 3,787 16,872 3,787 Total operating expenses 17,732 36,022 46,215 78,598 Loss from operations (17,732 ) (36,022 ) (46,215 ) (78,598 ) Interest income, net 419 75 998 72 Other income (expense), net (20 ) 2 (33 ) 6 Net loss $ (17,333 ) $ (35,945 ) $ (45,250 ) $ (78,520 ) Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.44 ) $ (0.93 ) $ (1.15 ) $ (2.03 ) Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding, basic and diluted 39,333,046 38,748,741 39,261,122 38,695,350 Refer to the Company’s applicable SEC filings for previously reported periods. Investor Relations and Media Contact: Alexandra Santos Wheelhouse Life Science Advisors asantos@wheelhouselsa.com
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