Biora Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR) reported Q2 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. Key highlights include:
1. Successful completion of Phase 1 clinical trial for BT-600, demonstrating precise drug delivery to the colon with low systemic exposure.
2. Secured up to $16M funding from existing investors.
3. Active partnership discussions for BioJet™ platform with multiple large pharma companies.
4. Q2 2024 financial results: Operating expenses $16.1M, net income $6.5M, diluted net loss per share $0.04.
5. Anticipating Phase 1B clinical study initiation for BT-600 in ulcerative colitis patients by end of 2024.
6. Expecting to conclude at least one partnership agreement for BioJet platform in the near term.
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre del 2024 e fornito un aggiornamento aziendale. I punti salienti includono:
1. Completamento riuscito della fase 1 dello studio clinico per BT-600, dimostrando una somministrazione precisa del farmaco al colon con bassa esposizione sistemica.
2. Ottenuti finanziamenti fino a 16 milioni di dollari da investitori esistenti.
3. Attive discussioni per partnership sulla piattaforma BioJet™ con diverse grandi aziende farmaceutiche.
4. Risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre del 2024: spese operative 16,1 milioni di dollari, reddito netto 6,5 milioni di dollari, perdita netta diluita per azione 0,04 dollari.
5. Previsione di avviare lo studio clinico di fase 1B per BT-600 in pazienti con colite ulcerosa entro la fine del 2024.
6. Aspettativa di concludere almeno un accordo di partnership per la piattaforma BioJet a breve termine.
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR) informó sobre los resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024 y proporcionó una actualización corporativa. Los puntos destacados incluyen:
1. Finalización exitosa del ensayo clínico de fase 1 para BT-600, demostrando una entrega precisa del medicamento al colon con baja exposición sistémica.
2. Obtención de financiamiento de hasta 16 millones de dólares de inversores existentes.
3. Discussiones activas para asociaciones sobre la plataforma BioJet™ con varias grandes empresas farmacéuticas.
4. Resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024: gastos operativos de 16,1 millones de dólares, ingreso neto de 6,5 millones de dólares, pérdida neta diluida por acción de 0,04 dólares.
5. Se anticipa iniciar el estudio clínico de fase 1B para BT-600 en pacientes con colitis ulcerosa para finales de 2024.
6. Se espera concluir al menos un acuerdo de asociación para la plataforma BioJet en el corto plazo.
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 발표하고 회사 업데이트를 제공했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
1. BT-600의 1상 임상 시험 성공적으로 완료, 저 시스템 노출로 대장에 약물을 정확하게 전달하는 것을 입증했습니다.
2. 기존 투자자들로부터 최대 1,600만 달러의 자금을 확보했습니다.
3. 여러 대형 제약사와 BioJet™ 플랫폼에 대한 활성 파트너십 논의 중입니다.
4. 2024년 2분기 재무 결과: 운영비 1,610만 달러, 순이익 650만 달러, 주당 희석 순손실 0.04 달러.
5. 2024년 말까지 BT-600의 궤양성 대장염 환자를 위한 1B 단계 임상 연구를 시작할 예정입니다.
6. 가까운 시일 내에 BioJet 플랫폼에 대한 파트너십 계약을 최소 하나 체결할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR) a annoncé ses résultats financiers pour le deuxième trimestre 2024 et a fourni une mise à jour de l'entreprise. Les principaux points saillants incluent :
1. Achèvement réussi de l'essai clinique de phase 1 pour BT-600, démontrant une délivrance précise du médicament au côlon avec une faible exposition systémique.
2. Obtention de financements allant jusqu'à 16 millions de dollars de la part d'investisseurs existants.
3. Discussions actives pour des partenariats sur la plateforme BioJet™ avec plusieurs grandes entreprises pharmaceutiques.
4. Résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2024 : dépenses d'exploitation de 16,1 millions de dollars, revenu net de 6,5 millions de dollars, perte nette diluée par action de 0,04 dollar.
5. Prévision d'un lancement d'une étude clinique de phase 1B pour BT-600 chez des patients atteints de colite ulcéreuse d'ici fin 2024.
6. Attente de conclure au moins un accord de partenariat pour la plateforme BioJet à court terme.
Biora Therapeutics (Nasdaq: BIOR) hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und ein Unternehmensupdate bereitgestellt. Wichtige Höhepunkte sind:
1. Erfolgreicher Abschluss der klinischen Phase-1-Studie für BT-600, die eine präzise Medikationsverabreichung zum Dickdarm bei niedriger systemischer Exposition demonstrierte.
2. Sicherung von bis zu 16 Millionen Dollar Finanzierung von bestehenden Investoren.
3. Aktive Partnerschaftsgespräche zur BioJet™-Plattform mit mehreren großen Pharmaunternehmen.
4. Finanzielle Ergebnisse des 2. Quartals 2024: Betriebsausgaben 16,1 Millionen Dollar, Nettogewinn 6,5 Millionen Dollar, verwässerter Nettoverlust pro Aktie 0,04 Dollar.
5. Erwartung der Einleitung einer Phase-1B-Studie für BT-600 bei Patienten mit ulzerativer Kolitis bis Ende 2024.
6. Erwartung, in naher Zukunft mindestens einen Partnerschaftsvertrag für die BioJet-Plattform abzuschließen.
- Successful completion of Phase 1 clinical trial for BT-600 with positive results
- Secured up to $16M funding from existing investors
- Active partnership discussions for BioJet platform with multiple large pharma companies
- Net income of $6.5M for Q2 2024
- Demonstrated over 40% bioavailability compared to IV administration across multiple molecule types for BioJet platform
- Operating expenses increased to $16.1M in Q2 2024 compared to $14.9M in Q2 2023
- Diluted net loss per share of $0.04 in Q2 2024
Insights
Biora Therapeutics' Q2 2024 results show mixed financial performance. While the company reported net income of
The company's cash position is bolstered by up to
The Phase 1 clinical trial results for BT-600 are promising, demonstrating precise drug delivery to the colon with low systemic exposure. Key findings include:
- First evidence of systemic absorption at 6 hours, consistent with colonic delivery
- Maximal systemic drug exposure
3-4 times lower than conventional oral tofacitinib - Evidence of pan-colonic delivery with drug concentrations above IC50 in all three colon locations
These results support the potential for improved efficacy and reduced toxicity in ulcerative colitis treatment. The planned Phase 1B study in active UC patients will be critical to validate these findings in the target population.
Biora's progress with both the NaviCap and BioJet platforms positions the company well in the competitive landscape of drug delivery technologies. The positive Phase 1 results for BT-600 in ulcerative colitis provide a strong foundation for further development in a market with significant unmet needs.
The company's ongoing partnership discussions for the BioJet platform with multiple large pharma companies is a key catalyst to watch. Successful partnerships could provide substantial validation for Biora's technology and unlock significant value. However, investors should note that partnership negotiations can be unpredictable and may not always result in favorable terms or timelines.
Phase 1 clinical trial results for BT-600 demonstrate precise drug delivery to the colon with low systemic exposure, supporting clinical development plan
Company secures up to
Management will host conference call and webcast today at 4:30 PM Eastern / 1:30 PM Pacific
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOR), the biotech company reimagining therapeutic delivery, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.
“Research shows that ulcerative colitis patients with higher drug exposure in the colon tissue have significantly better responses to therapy,” said Adi Mohanty, Chief Executive Officer of Biora Therapeutics. “Our Phase 1 clinical trial demonstrated the NaviCap platform’s ability to achieve higher tissue drug exposure by direct, topical delivery to the colon, and we are thrilled to have met all our study objectives. Everything we have seen indicates that our approach should lead to improved response and reduced toxicity for UC patients, and we are eager to continue with clinical development to prove that out.”
“Our goal for the BioJet™ platform last quarter was to achieve a critical mass of data and to have partner-stated interest confirmed by mid year. We met that goal, and we’re currently in active partnership discussions with more than one large pharma company and anticipate bringing at least one of these through to completion in the near term. This progress has also been recognized by several of our institutional investors, who are stepping up to support our operations while we conclude our partnership process,” continued Mr. Mohanty.
Second Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights
NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery Platform and BT-600 in ulcerative colitis
- Completion of Phase 1 Clinical Trial for BT-600. All trial objectives were met, with results demonstrating precise drug delivery to the colon with limited systemic exposure. Results demonstrated a pharmacokinetic (PK) profile consistent with drug delivery and absorption in the colon for both single and multiple ascending dose (SAD/MAD) cohorts:
- First evidence of systemic absorption of tofacitinib was at six hours, consistent with colonic (vs. upper gastrointestinal) delivery. Maximal levels in the trial occurred at eight to ten hours vs. 30 minutes for conventional oral tofacitinib in other trials.
- Maximal systemic drug exposure was three to four times lower than that seen with conventional oral tofacitinib in other trials, demonstrating the NaviCap platform’s ability to deliver locally to the colon and limit systemic drug exposure.
- The distribution of colon tissue exposure suggests that pan-colonic delivery of tofacitinib was achieved:
- Biopsy results provided evidence of drug exposure extending to sites in the distal colon, following delivery of tofacitinib in the proximal colon, with concentrations above the IC50 level for all three locations.
- Modeling projects tissue levels at or above the estimated IC90 through at least 16 hours after dosing.
- Post-retrieval device analysis further confirmed that NaviCap devices accurately delivered drug in the colon, with no early release, and with >
95% of devices detecting colon entry.
- NaviCap devices were well tolerated by participants in both the SAD and MAD cohorts:
- No serious adverse events occurred; all AEs were consistent with those expected in a healthy population.
- No evidence of device or drug colon toxicity was observed; colon tissue histology was within normal limits.
- There were no notable changes or differences in safety laboratory parameters between groups.
BioJet™ Systemic Oral Delivery Platform Preclinical Development
- BioJet Research Collaborations. Biora completed additional animal studies during the first quarter that demonstrated performance advances in consistency and bioavailability for the company's peptide candidate, semaglutide, and its antibody candidate, adalimumab, as well as collaborator molecules. The platform continues to exceed its performance targets, with over
40% bioavailability compared to IV administration demonstrated across multiple molecule types.
Capital Markets
- Access to Capital Markets. Biora today announced up to
$16 million in funding from existing investors, demonstrating continued institutional support for Biora’s programs.
Anticipated Milestones
NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery Platform and BT-600 in ulcerative colitis
- Biora will present Phase 1 clinical trial data from the BT-600 program at the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting in October, 2024.
- Initiation of a Phase 1B clinical study in active ulcerative colitis patients is anticipated toward the end of 2024.
BioJet™ Systemic Oral Delivery Platform development
- Biora is in active partnership discussions with large pharma and anticipates concluding at least one partnership agreement for the BioJet platform in the near term, with others anticipated later in 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024
Operating expenses were
Net income was
Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
Operating expenses were
Net income was
Conference Call and Webcast Information
| Date: | Wednesday, August 12, 2024 |
| Time: | 4:30 PM Eastern time / 1:30 PM Pacific time |
| Conference Call: | Domestic 1-877-423-9813 |
| International 1-201-689-8573 | |
| Conference ID 13747616 | |
| Call me for instant telephone access | |
| Webcast: | https://investors.bioratherapeutics.com/events-presentations |
About Biora Therapeutics
Biora Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech developing two smart pill-based therapeutics platforms: the NaviCap™ platform for colon-targeted treatment of IBD, designed to improve patient outcomes through treatment at the site of disease in the gastrointestinal tract, and the BioJet™ platform for oral delivery of large molecules, designed to replace injection with needle-free delivery for better management of chronic diseases.
For more information, visit bioratherapeutics.com or follow the company on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Safe Harbor Statement or Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties and are based on estimates and assumptions. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning the progress and future expectations and goals of our research and development, preclinical and clinical trial activities, including those involving BT-600 and our NaviCap platform and model-based data projections for the BT-600 program, and partnering and collaboration efforts with third parties, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “envision,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “objective,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “forward,” “believe,” “design,” “estimate,” “predict,” “projects,” “projecting,” “potential,” “plan,” “goal(s),” “target,” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our plans, estimates, and expectations, as of the date of this press release. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements expressed or implied in this press release. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others, our ability to innovate in the field of therapeutics, our ability to make future FDA filings and initiate and execute clinical trials on expected timelines or at all, our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval or clearance of our products on expected timelines or at all, our plans to research, develop, and commercialize new products, the unpredictable relationship between preclinical study results and clinical study results, our expectations regarding allowed patents or intended grants to result in issued or granted patents, our expectations regarding opportunities with current or future pharmaceutical collaborators or partners, our ability to raise sufficient capital to achieve our business objectives, our ability to maintain our listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, and those risks described in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other subsequent documents, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, that we file with the SEC. Biora Therapeutics expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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| Biora Therapeutics, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |||||||
| Revenues | $ | 318 | $ | 542 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 7,704 | 7,005 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 8,400 | 9,053 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 16,104 | 16,058 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (15,786 | ) | (15,516 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (711 | ) | (2,757 | ) | ||||
| Gain on warrant liabilities | 13,003 | 13,915 | ||||||
| Other income, net | 9,892 | 217 | ||||||
| Gain (loss) before income taxes | 6,398 | (4,141 | ) | |||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (67 | ) | 48 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,465 | $ | (4,189 | ) | |||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | (0.14 | ) | |||
| Diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.14 | ) | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 35,720,168 | 29,296,767 | ||||||
| Diluted | 74,215,969 | 29,296,767 | ||||||
| Biora Therapeutics, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Revenues | $ | 318 | $ | 2 | ||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development | 7,704 | 5,983 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 8,400 | 8,953 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 16,104 | 14,936 | ||||||
| Loss from operations | (15,786 | ) | (14,934 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (711 | ) | (2,703 | ) | ||||
| Gain (loss) on warrant liabilities | 13,003 | (161 | ) | |||||
| Other income (expense), net | 9,892 | (5 | ) | |||||
| Gain (loss) before income taxes | 6,398 | (17,803 | ) | |||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (67 | ) | 4 | |||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 6,465 | $ | (17,807 | ) | |||
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | (1.47 | ) | |||
| Diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (1.47 | ) | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 35,720,168 | 12,143,108 | ||||||
| Diluted | 74,215,969 | 12,143,108 | ||||||
| Biora Therapeutics, Inc. | ||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| (1 | ) | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 5,325 | $ | 15,211 | ||||
| Income tax receivable | 822 | 830 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,054 | 3,030 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 9,201 | 19,071 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,268 | 1,156 | ||||||
| Right-of-use assets | 1,217 | 1,614 | ||||||
| Other assets | 505 | 3,302 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 6,072 | 6,072 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 18,263 | $ | 31,215 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,512 | $ | 2,843 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 19,568 | 17,319 | ||||||
| Warrant liabilities | 17,001 | 40,834 | ||||||
| Related party senior secured convertible notes, current portion | 1,912 | 1,976 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 45,993 | 62,972 | ||||||
| Convertible notes, net | 4,512 | 9,966 | ||||||
| Senior secured convertible notes, net | 19,842 | 14,591 | ||||||
| Related party senior secured convertible notes, net | 19,411 | 19,179 | ||||||
| Derivative liabilities | 17,246 | 22,899 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 581 | 3,029 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 107,585 | $ | 132,636 | ||||
| Stockholders' deficit: | ||||||||
| Common stock | 34 | 25 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 878,405 | 868,591 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (948,682 | ) | (950,958 | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock | (19,079 | ) | (19,079 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (89,322 | ) | (101,421 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 18,263 | $ | 31,215 | ||||
| (1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements | ||||||||
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