Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Ampio Pharmaceuticals (AMPE) reported its Q2 2021 financial results, highlighting significant advancements in its clinical trials. The company completed a Phase I trial for inhaled Ampion in COVID-19 patients, showing a 78% reduction in all-cause mortality. Following this success, Phase II trials have commenced, with enrollment expected to increase, including expansion to India. Cash and equivalents reached $20.5 million, up 18% from the previous year. The company's net loss was $3.6 million, a 30% increase from Q2 2020, while it anticipates enough liquidity to fund operations through Q4 2022.
- Completed Phase I trial showing 78% reduction in COVID-19 mortality.
- Initiated Phase II trials for inhaled and IV Ampion with expected EUA support.
- Cash and equivalents increased by 18% to $20.5 million.
- Joined the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes.
- Net loss increased by 30% to $3.6 million compared to Q2 2020.
- Operating expenses rose by 41% in Q2 2021.
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: AMPE), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the advancement of immunology-based therapies for prevalent inflammatory conditions for which there are limited treatment options, today reported results for the second quarter period ended June 30, 2021, and provided a corporate overview and business update.
Mr. Michael Macaluso, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This was an exciting quarter for Ampio, and I am proud of our accomplishments over the past three months. We completed our Phase I trial utilizing inhaled Ampion for COVID-19 patients with respiratory distress, which showed that Ampion reduced all-cause mortality by
"Ampio Pharmaceuticals has joined the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes," continued Macaluso, "which I take as a sign that the market now understands the broad potential of Ampion as a platform anti-inflammatory treatment for patients with unmet medical needs."
Mr. Michael Macaluso, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. David Bar-Or, Director and Founder, Ms. Holli Cherevka, Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Daniel Stokely, Chief Financial Officer will be hosting a Conference Call for the Investment Community this afternoon beginning at 4:30 PM ET (see details below).
The key areas of focus during the call will be as follows:
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee (OAK) Clinical Trial 2021 Timeline / Update
- COVID-19 Platform / Pipeline Overview and Update
- Update on Other Pre-Clinical Research Programs
JUNE 30, 2021, FINANCIAL RESULTS
Cash and cash equivalents totaled
QTD | YTD | |||||
Description | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | 2021 | 2020 | % Change |
Operating Expenses | $ 3,673,000 | $ 2,600,000 | $ 7,491,000 | $ 8,622,000 | - | |
Net Loss | $ (3,556,000) | $ (2,731,000) | $ (7,222,000) | $ (7,910,000) | - | |
Net Loss per share (diluted) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.02) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.05) | - | |
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses consist of research and development ("R&D") expenses and general and administrative ("G&A") expenses, both of which are further explained below.
QTD | YTD | |||||
Description | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | 2021 | 2020 | % Change |
R&D | $ 2,273,000 | $ 1,118,000 | $ 4,568,000 | $ 5,373,000 | - | |
G&A | $ 1,400,000 | $ 1,482,000 | - | $ 2,923,000 | $ 3,249,000 | - |
Total Operating Expenses | $ 3,673,000 | $ 2,600,000 | $ 7,491,000 | $ 8,622,000 | - | |
Research and Development Expenses: R&D expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased by approximately
R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased by approximately
General and Administrative Expenses: G&A expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021, decreased by approximately
The total shares of common stock outstanding were 200,070,419 on June 30, 2021, compared to 193,378,996 on December 31, 2020.
Financial Guidance
Based on its current operating plans and expected access to equity financing, Ampio expects to have cash and cash equivalents along with access to external sources of liquidity sufficient to fund research and development programs and business operations through the fourth quarter of 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast
Ampio will host a conference call today at 4:30 pm EDT (1:30 pm PDT) to discuss these second quarter 2021 results and provide a corporate business update.
The live call / webcast may be accessed as follows:
Domestic: 888-506-0062 Conference ID # 469825
International: 973-528-0011 Conference ID # 469825
Webcast Link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2569/42087
A replay of the conference call will also be available from the Investors Relations section of the Company's website at www.ampiopharma.com and will be archived there shortly after the live event.
About Ampio Pharmaceuticals
Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on the advancement of immunology-based therapies to treat prevalent inflammatory conditions for which there are limited treatment options. Ampio's lead drug, Ampion™, is backed by an extensive patent portfolio with intellectual property protection extending through 2037 and will be eligible for 12-year FDA market exclusivity upon approval as a novel biologic under the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA).
Forward Looking Statements
Ampio's statements in this press release that are not historical fact, and that relate to future plans or events, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "could," "believe," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding Ampio's ability to access equity financing and fund research and development programs and operations through the fourth quarter of 2022, expectations with respect to Ampion, including its ability to treat prevalent inflammatory conditions for which there are limited treatment options (including COVID-19) and its ability to offer the benefits of steroids without the side effects, the significance of reported results in early clinical trials, the timing of patient enrollment for the Phase I Long-COVID trial and the Phase II COVID-19 trials, the timing and outcome of the Company's application for Emergency Use Authorization of Ampion in COVID-19 patients with inhalation and intravenous routes of drug delivery, the term of Ampion's patent protection and the timing and likelihood of Ampion's approval as a novel biologic under the BPCIA, including the availability of 12-year FDA market exclusivity in connection with such approval. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions of the management of Ampio and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties involved include those detailed from time to time in Ampio's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, in Ampio's Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ampio undertakes no obligation to revise or update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
AMPIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Condensed Balance Sheets (unaudited) | ||||||
June 30, | December 31, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 20,549,000 | $ | 17,346,000 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other | 2,358,000 | 1,147,000 | ||||
Total current assets | 22,907,000 | 18,493,000 | ||||
Fixed assets, net | 3,074,000 | 3,561,000 | ||||
Right-of-use asset | 728,000 | 824,000 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 26,709,000 | $ | 22,878,000 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 2,937,000 | $ | 1,550,000 | ||
Lease liability-current portion | 298,000 | 284,000 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 3,235,000 | 1,834,000 | ||||
Lease liability-long-term | 773,000 | 925,000 | ||||
Warrant derivative liability | 2,340,000 | 2,607,000 | ||||
Total liabilities | 6,348,000 | 5,366,000 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Preferred Stock, par value | — | — | ||||
Common Stock, par value | 20,000 | 19,000 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 228,091,000 | 218,020,000 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (207,750,000) | (200,527,000) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 20,361,000 | 17,512,000 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 26,709,000 | $ | 22,878,000 | ||
AMPIO PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||
Research and development | $ | 2,273,000 | $ | 1,118,000 | $ | 4,568,000 | $ | 5,373,000 | |||||
General and administrative | 1,400,000 | 1,482,000 | 2,923,000 | 3,249,000 | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 3,673,000 | 2,600,000 | 7,491,000 | 8,622,000 | |||||||||
Other income (expense) | |||||||||||||
Interest income | 1,000 | — | 2,000 | 12,000 | |||||||||
Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness | — | 544,000 | — | 544,000 | |||||||||
Derivative gain (loss) | 116,000 | (675,000) | 267,000 | 156,000 | |||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 117,000 | (131,000) | 269,000 | 712,000 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (3,556,000) | $ | (2,731,000) | $ | (7,222,000) | $ | (7,910,000) | |||||
Net loss per common share: | |||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.05) | |||||
Diluted | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.05) | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
Basic | 196,179,371 | 166,392,893 | 195,785,398 | 162,723,309 | |||||||||
Diluted | 201,448,038 | 166,392,893 | 200,985,349 | 163,906,257 | |||||||||
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