Applied Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLT) announced key developments in its second quarter financial results and ongoing clinical trials. The company completed a public equity offering, raising $30 million, and received orphan medicinal product designation from the EMA for AT-007 in treating Galactosemia. As of June 30, 2022, cash and equivalents totaled $67.7 million. While R&D expenses slightly increased to $15.4 million, G&A expenses decreased to $6.1 million. The company reported a net loss of $25.9 million, compared to the previous year's loss of $25.8 million.

Positive

• Completed public equity offering raising $30 million.
• Granted orphan medicinal product designation by EMA for AT-007 (Galactosemia).
• Progress in Phase 3 studies with upcoming clinical milestones.

Negative

• Net loss of $25.9 million for Q2 2022, slightly up from $25.8 million in Q2 2021.
• Cash reserves decreased from $80.8 million (Dec 2021) to $67.7 million (Jun 2022).

Completed public equity offering with gross proceeds of $30 million

Granted orphan medicinal product designation by the EMA for AT-007 for treatment of Galactosemia

Continued progress in three registrational Phase 3 trials in areas of high unmet medical need, with multiple clinical milestones expected in 2H 2022, including Galactosemia 12 month data analysis, SORD Deficiency biomarker data, and DbCM full enrollment

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLT) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

“In the second quarter we continued our progress across our three registrational Phase 3 trials in Galactosemia, SORD Deficiency and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy,” said Shoshana Shendelman, PhD, Founder, CEO and Chair of the Board of Applied Therapeutics. “As we look towards the second half of this year, we are excited about the milestones ahead. We expect to complete our 12 month analysis in the pediatric Galactosemia study in September, and plan to announce full enrollment in both SORD Deficiency and DbCM soon. We expect these catalysts to bring us closer to our goal of delivering meaningful new treatments to patients in need.”

Recent Highlights

• Completed underwritten public offering of equity. In June 2022, the Company closed a public offering of its common stock and warrants with gross proceeds of $30 million, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by the Company.
  
  
• Granted Orphan Medicinal Product Designation by the EMA for AT-007 for Galactosemia. In June 2022, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) designated orphan medicinal product for AT-007 (gavorestat) for the treatment of Galactosemia. Applied Therapeutics plans to meet with the EMA to discuss a potential Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) submission in Europe for conditional approval based on available biomarker data or for full approval based on expected clinical outcomes data.
  

Financial Results

• Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $67.7 million as of June 30, 2022, compared with $80.8 million at December 31, 2021.  
  
  
• Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $15.4 million, compared to $14.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The $0.6 million increase was due to an increase in clinical and pre-clinical expense of $2.2 million, primarily related to the progression of the SORD pivotal trial, progression of the AT-007 ACTION-Galactosemia long-term extension adult study, and progression of the AT-007 ACTION-Galactosemia Kids pediatric registrational study; an increase in personnel expenses of $0.3 million due to the increase in headcount in support of our clinical program pipeline; an increase in stock-based compensation of $0.3 million due to new stock option and restricted stock grants; offset by a decrease in drug manufacturing and formulation costs of $2.2 million and a decrease in regulatory and other expenses of $19,000.
  
  
• General and administrative expenses were $6.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease of $4.9 million was due to a decrease in legal and professional fees of $0.5 million due to lower external legal fees; a decrease in commercial expenses of $2.5 million related to a decrease in spend for commercial operations; a decrease in personnel expenses of $0.4 million related to a decrease in headcount; a decrease in stock-based compensation of $0.7 million relating to options being forfeited during the current period as well as decrease in headcount; a decrease in insurance expenses of $0.1 million related to decreased insurance costs; and a decrease in other expenses of $0.7 million relating to decreased costs of other office expenses.
  
  
• Net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $25.9 million, or $0.96 per basic and diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $25.8 million, or $0.99 per basic and diluted common share, for the second quarter 2021. The net loss for the second quarter of 2022 included $4.4 million in a non-cash expense due to a mark-to-market adjustment on warrant liabilities issued as part of the June 2022 public offering.
  

About Applied Therapeutics

Applied Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a pipeline of novel drug candidates against validated molecular targets in indications of high unmet medical need. The Company’s lead drug candidate, AT-007, is a novel central nervous system penetrant Aldose Reductase Inhibitor (ARI) for the treatment of CNS rare metabolic diseases, including Galactosemia, SORD Deficiency, and PMM2-CDG. The Company is also developing AT-001, a novel potent ARI, for the treatment of Diabetic Cardiomyopathy, or DbCM, a fatal fibrosis of the heart. The preclinical pipeline also includes AT-003, an ARI designed to cross through the back of the eye when dosed orally, for the treatment of Diabetic retinopathy.

To learn more, please visit www.appliedtherapeutics.com and follow the company on Twitter @Applied_Tx.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, factors that may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” contained therein. Except as otherwise required by law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

Contacts

Investors:
Maeve Conneighton
(212) 600-1902 or
appliedtherapeutics@argotpartners.com

Media:
media@appliedtherapeutics.com

Applied Therapeutics, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

			As of				As of
			June 30,				December 31,
			2022				2021
			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents			$	55,728			$	53,888
Investments				11,994				26,935
Prepaid expenses and other current assets				9,176				7,571
Total current assets				76,898				88,394
Operating lease right-of-use asset				1,081				1,298
Security deposits and leasehold improvements				199				200
TOTAL ASSETS			$	78,178			$	89,892
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities			$	462			$	442
Accounts payable				8,691				9,461
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities				17,787				16,559
Warrant liability				24,775				—
Total current liabilities				51,715				26,462
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities				655				891
Total noncurrent liabilities				655				891
Total liabilities				52,370				27,353
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 46,253,524 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and 26,215,514 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021				5				3
Preferred stock, par value $0.0001; 10,000,000 shares authorized as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021				-				-
Additional paid-in capital				341,090				328,958
Accumulated other comprehensive gain/(loss)				6				(107	)
Accumulated deficit				(315,293	)			(266,315	)
Total stockholders' equity				25,808				62,539
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY			$	78,178			$	89,892

Applied Therapeutics, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development		$	15,396			$	14,802			$	30,426			$	29,250
General and administrative			6,125				11,073				14,196				20,824
Total operating expenses			21,521				25,875				44,622				50,074
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS			(21,521	)			(25,875	)			(44,622	)			(50,074	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:
Interest income			111				169				187				245
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities			(4,357	)			—				(4,357	)			—
Other expense			(90	)			(122	)			(186	)			(178	)
Total other income (expense), net			(4,336	)			47				(4,356	)			67
Net loss		$	(25,857	)		$	(25,828	)		$	(48,978	)		$	(50,007	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted		$	(25,857	)		$	(25,828	)		$	(48,978	)		$	(50,007	)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted		$	(0.96	)		$	(0.99	)		$	(1.84	)		$	(1.99	)
Weighted-average common stock outstanding—basic and diluted			26,901,069				26,082,525				26,560,185				25,114,508

FAQ

What were the financial results for Applied Therapeutics (APLT) in Q2 2022?

Applied Therapeutics reported a net loss of $25.9 million for Q2 2022, down from $25.8 million in the same quarter of 2021.

How much money did APLT raise in its recent public equity offering?

Applied Therapeutics raised $30 million through its public equity offering completed in June 2022.

What is the significance of the orphan medicinal product designation for APLT?

The EMA's orphan medicinal product designation for AT-007 facilitates its development for Galactosemia, potentially leading to accelerated approval pathways.