Armata Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results and Provides General Corporate Update

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Armata Pharmaceuticals (NYSE American: ARMP) reported third-quarter results on November 12, 2020, announcing FDA clearance for its IND application to begin a clinical trial for AP-PA02 targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. The company plans to initiate the SWARM-P.a. Phase 1b/2a trial in cystic fibrosis patients by the end of 2020. Armata ended the quarter with approximately $16 million in cash and recognized grant revenues of $0.3 million. R&D expenses increased to $4.1 million, while general and administrative costs decreased to $1.8 million, resulting in a loss from operations of $5.6 million.

Positive

• FDA clearance for IND application for AP-PA02 to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.
• Plans to initiate Phase 1b/2a clinical trial in cystic fibrosis patients by year-end 2020.
• Strong financial position with approximately $16 million in cash.
• Decreased general and administrative expenses to $1.8 million.

Negative

• R&D expenses increased from $3.0 million to $4.1 million year-over-year.
• Loss from operations remains significant at $5.6 million.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ARMP) ("Armata" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on precisely targeted bacteriophage therapeutics for antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, today announced results for the third quarter of 2020 and provided a corporate and clinical update.  

Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, Armata announced FDA clearance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate a clinical trial of its lead clinical candidate, AP-PA02, in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. 

"With FDA clearance of our IND, we are moving quickly to initiate a Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of AP-PA02 in cystic fibrosis patients suffering from Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, known as the SWARM-P.a. study, and we remain on track to do so by the end of this year," stated Todd R. Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of Armata. "We are also rapidly advancing our second clinical candidate, AP-SA02, for difficult-to-treat Staphylococcus aureus infections. With our growing clinical-stage pipeline, we recently strengthened our team with the addition of Dr. Mina Pastagia as Vice President of Clinical Development."

"Multi-drug resistant bacterial infections are a serious and growing public health threat, and with two strong therapeutic candidates and a robust team that will drive clinical development, we believe we are well positioned to be a leader in the innovative field of phage therapy which is poised to transform antimicrobial intervention. Further, we are pleased with our current financial position. We ended the quarter with approximately $16 million in cash and, to date, we have only drawn on $1.3 million of the $20 million in non-dilutive contract awards we received earlier this year," Mr. Patrick concluded.

Anticipated 2020 and 2021 Milestones:

• Barring worsening of COVID-19 conditions, the Company expects to initiate the single ascending dose (SAD) cohort of the SWARM-P.a. Phase 1b/2a clinical trial evaluating AP-PA02 as a potential treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections by the end of 2020. Armata is receiving financial ($5 million in total funding) and clinical assistance for this trial from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and the Cystic Fibrosis Therapeutics Development Network (TDN).
• Initiate multiple ascending dose (MAD) cohort of Swarm-P.a. trial in 2021.
• Initiate a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating AP-SA02 as a potential treatment for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in 2021, with funding assistance ($15 million in total funding) from U.S. Department of Defense through the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC).
• Continue to screen pathogens against the Company's proprietary phage library to identify additional high-quality bacteriophage product candidates that target other major pathogens of infectious disease.

Third Quarter Financial Results

Grant Revenue. The company recognized grant revenues of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020, which represents MTEC's share of the costs incurred for the Company's AP-SA02 program for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.

Research and Development. Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $4.1 million as compared to $3.0 million for the comparable period in 2019 and increased primarily related to the increase in clinical trial and personnel related expenses.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were $1.8 million as compared to $3.8 million for the comparable period in 2019. The decrease related primarily to the absence of a non-cash stock-based compensation charge in the 2020 period and for a reduction in professional fees.

Loss from Operations. Loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $5.6 million as compared to $6.8 million for the comparable period in 2019.

Cash and Equivalents. As of September 30, 2020, Armata held $15.9 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $6.0 million as of December 31, 2019. Management believes the Company's existing resources will be sufficient to fund planned operations through at least the first half of 2021.

As of November 12, 2020, there were approximately 18.7 million shares of common stock outstanding.  

About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of precisely targeted bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other pathogens. In addition, in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, Armata is developing proprietary synthetic phage candidates to target an undisclosed infectious disease agent. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage specific GMP manufacturing. 

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking" statements, including, without limitation, statements related to Armata's ability to meet expected milestones, expand its pipeline, and pursue additional potential partnerships, the expected use of proceeds from the $15 million grant, the expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on  the Company's operations, Armata's ability to be a leader in the development of phage-based therapeutics, and statements related to the timing and results of clinical trials, including the anticipated initiation of clinical trials of AP-PA02 and AP-SA02, Armata's ability to develop new products based on bacteriophages and synthetic phages, Armata's expectations for performance of Armata's therapeutic candidates based on Armata's recent nonclinical work, and Armata's ability to continue to screen pathogens against Armata's proprietary phage library to identify additional high-quality bacteriophage product candidates and expand the pipeline. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Armata's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Armata's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the ability of Armata's lead clinical candidates, AP-PA02 and AP-SA02, to be more effective than previous candidates; Armata's ability to expedite development of AP-PA02; Armata's ability to advance its preclinical and clinical programs and the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; Armata's ability to develop products based on bacteriophages and synthetic phages to kill bacterial pathogens; the Company's expected market opportunity for its products; Armata's ability to sufficiently fund its operations as expected, including obtaining additional funding as needed; and any delays or adverse events within, or outside of, Armata's control, caused by the recent outbreak of COVID-19. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Armata and its business can be found under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Armata's filings and reports with the SEC, including in Armata's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2020, and in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Armata expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Armata's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

Media Contacts:

At Armata:
Steve Martin
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ir@armatapharma.com
858-800-2492

Investor Relations:
Joyce Allaire
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
jallaire@lifesciadvisors.com
212-915-2569

 

 

Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	15,885,000		$	6,033,000
Awards receivable			335,000			94,000
Prepaids and other current assets			804,000			528,000
Total current assets			17,024,000			6,655,000
Property and equipment, net			12,819,000			4,214,000
Other long term assets			2,086,000			836,000
Intangible assets, net			13,746,000			13,746,000
Total assets		$	45,675,000		$	25,451,000
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Total current liabilities		$	7,070,000		$	4,879,000
Long term liabilities			10,909,000			2,902,000
Deferred tax liability			3,077,000			3,077,000
Total liabilities			21,056,000			10,858,000
Stockholders' equity			24,619,000			14,593,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	45,675,000		$	25,451,000

 

 

Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
		Three Months Ended Sept 30,						Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2020			2019			2020			2019
		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
Grant Revenue		$	288,000		$	-		$	319,000		$	-
Operating expenses:
Research and development			4,066,000			3,019,000			9,464,000			8,156,000
General and administrative			1,845,000			3,758,000			5,989,000			7,220,000
Total operating expenses			5,911,000			6,777,000			15,453,000			15,376,000
Loss from operations			(5,623,000)			(6,777,000)			(15,134,000)			(15,376,000)
Other income (expense):
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities			-			-			-			1,117,000
Other income (expense), net			(146,000)			(178,000)			(423,000)			(634,000)
Total other income (expense), net			(146,000)			(178,000)			(423,000)			483,000
Loss before income taxes and Net Loss		$	(5,769,000)		$	(6,955,000)		$	(15,557,000)		$	(14,893,000)
Net loss per share, basic		$	(0.31)		$	(0.73)		$	(0.99)		$	(2.05)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic			18,394,614			9,552,688			15,740,858			7,254,803
Net loss per share, diluted		$	(0.31)		$	(0.73)		$	(0.99)		$	(2.11)
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted			18,394,614			9,522,688			15,740,858			7,497,194

 

 

Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
		Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2020			2019
Operating activities:
Net loss		$	(15,557,000)		$	(14,893,000)
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities			-			(1,117,000)
Stock-based compensation			2,613,000			3,224,000
Depreciation			840,000			1,049,000
Non-cash interest expense			457,000			717,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net			(321,000)			(1,833,000)
Net cash used in operating activities			(11,968,000)			(12,853,000)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, net			(458,000)			(203,000)
Cash acquired in reverse merger transaction			-			3,008,000
Net cash used in investing activities			(458,000)			2,805,000
Financing activities:
Payment of deferred consideration for asset acquisition			(1,000,000)			(1,000,000)
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of offering costs			22,893,000			9,975,000
Proceeds from exercise of warrants and stock options			168,000			-
Proceeds from PPP Loan			717,000			-
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			22,778,000			8,975,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			10,352,000			(1,073,000)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period			6,733,000			10,463,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		$	17,085,000		$	9,390,000
Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents:			Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
			2020			2019
Cash and cash equivalents		$	15,885,000		$	8,690,000
Restricted cash			1,200,000			700,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$	17,085,000		$	9,390,000

 

 

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FAQ

What is Armata Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol?

Armata Pharmaceuticals' stock symbol is ARMP.

What recent FDA approval did Armata Pharmaceuticals receive?

Armata received FDA clearance for its IND application for AP-PA02.

When will Armata initiate its clinical trial for AP-PA02?

Armata plans to initiate the SWARM-P.a. Phase 1b/2a trial by the end of 2020.

What was Armata's cash position at the end of Q3 2020?

As of September 30, 2020, Armata had approximately $16 million in cash.

What were Armata's research and development expenses for Q3 2020?

Research and development expenses for Q3 2020 were approximately $4.1 million.