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CytomX Therapeutics reported Q3 2024 financial results and pipeline updates. Revenue increased to $33.4 million from $26.4 million year-over-year. Cash position stood at $117.6 million as of September 30, 2024. The company's clinical pipeline progresses with three key programs: CX-904 (EGFR-CD3 T-cell engager) advancing in Phase 1a, CX-2051 (EpCAM ADC) in fifth dose escalation cohort for colorectal cancer, and CX-801 (interferon alpha-2b) initiating Phase 1 trials. Initial data for CX-2051 and CX-801 are expected in first half and second half of 2025, respectively.

CytomX Therapeutics ha riportato i risultati finanziari e aggiornamenti sul pipeline per il terzo trimestre del 2024. I ricavi sono aumentati a 33,4 milioni di dollari rispetto a 26,4 milioni di dollari nello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente. La posizione di cassa si attestava a 117,6 milioni di dollari al 30 settembre 2024. Il pipeline clinico dell'azienda prosegue con tre programmi chiave: CX-904 (attivatore T-cell CD3 per EGFR) in fase 1a, CX-2051 (ADC EpCAM) nella quinta coorte di aumento della dose per il cancro colorettale, e CX-801 (interferone alfa-2b) che inizia le sperimentazioni di fase 1. I dati preliminari per CX-2051 e CX-801 sono attesi nella prima e nella seconda metà del 2025, rispettivamente.

CytomX Therapeutics informó sobre los resultados financieros y actualizaciones del pipeline del tercer trimestre de 2024. Los ingresos aumentaron a 33,4 millones de dólares desde 26,4 millones de dólares en comparación con el año anterior. La posición de efectivo se situaba en 117,6 millones de dólares al 30 de septiembre de 2024. El pipeline clínico de la empresa avanza con tres programas clave: CX-904 (activador de células T CD3 para EGFR) avanzando en la fase 1a, CX-2051 (ADC EpCAM) en la quinta cohorte de escalada de dosis para el cáncer colorrectal y CX-801 (interferón alfa-2b) iniciando ensayos de fase 1. Se esperan datos iniciales para CX-2051 y CX-801 en la primera y en la segunda mitad de 2025, respectivamente.

CytomX Therapeutics는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과와 파이프라인 업데이트를 보고했습니다. 매출은 전년 동기 대비 3,340만 달러에서 2,640만 달러로 증가했습니다. 2024년 9월 30일 기준 현금 보유액은 1억 1,760만 달러에 달했습니다. 회사의 임상 파이프라인은 CX-904 (EGFR-CD3 T 세포 유도체)가 1a 단계에서 진행 중이며, CX-2051 (EpCAM ADC)가 대장암을 위한 5차 용량 증가 코호트에서 진행되고 있고, CX-801 (인터페론 알파-2b)가 1단계 임상을 시작하고 있습니다. CX-2051 및 CX-801의 초기 데이터는 각각 2025년 상반기와 하반기에 기대됩니다.

CytomX Therapeutics a rapporté les résultats financiers et les mises à jour de son pipeline pour le troisième trimestre 2024. Les revenus ont augmenté à 33,4 millions de dollars contre 26,4 millions de dollars l'année précédente. La position de trésorerie s'élevait à 117,6 millions de dollars au 30 septembre 2024. Le pipeline clinique de l'entreprise avance avec trois programmes clés : CX-904 (engager T-cell CD3 pour EGFR) en phase 1a, CX-2051 (ADC EpCAM) dans la cinquième cohorte d'escalade de dose pour le cancer colorectal, et CX-801 (interféron alpha-2b) initiant des essais de phase 1. Les données initiales pour CX-2051 et CX-801 sont attendues respectivement au cours de la première et de la seconde moitié de 2025.

CytomX Therapeutics hat die finanziellen Ergebnisse und Pipeline-Aktualisierungen für das dritte Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht. Der Umsatz stieg auf 33,4 Millionen Dollar von 26,4 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum Vorjahr. Die Liquiditätsposition betrug zum 30. September 2024 117,6 Millionen Dollar. Die klinische Pipeline des Unternehmens entwickelt sich mit drei Schlüsselprogrammen weiter: CX-904 (EGFR-CD3 T-Zell-Engager) in Phase 1a, CX-2051 (EpCAM ADC) in der fünften Dosiserhöhungs-Kohorte für Kolorektalkrebs und CX-801 (Interferon alpha-2b), das Phase-1-Studien initiiert. Erste Daten für CX-2051 und CX-801 werden in der ersten und zweiten Jahreshälfte 2025 erwartet.

Positive
  • Revenue increased 26.5% YoY to $33.4 million
  • Strong cash position of $117.6 million sufficient to fund operations through end of 2025
  • CX-904 cleared 15 mg target dose level in Phase 1a
  • CX-2051 showing favorable safety and tolerability in ongoing trials
Negative
  • Research and development expenses increased by $4.9 million to $21.4 million
  • General and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million to $8.0 million
  • Cash position decreased from $137.2 million in Q2 2024 to $117.6 million in Q3 2024

Insights

The Q3 2024 results reveal mixed financial performance for CytomX Therapeutics. $33.4 million in revenue marks a 26.5% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by enhanced research activities with Bristol Myers Squibb. The cash position of $117.6 million shows careful cash management but reflects a $19.6 million burn from Q2. Operating expenses increased, with R&D up by $4.9 million to $21.4 million, reflecting investment in key pipeline programs.

The runway until end of 2025 provides adequate operational flexibility, though increased spending on clinical programs may accelerate cash burn. The company's multiple clinical-stage assets and partnerships offer potential milestone revenue opportunities, which could extend the runway. The focus on high-value targets like EpCAM and the advancement of three clinical programs demonstrates strategic pipeline development.

The clinical pipeline shows promising advancement across three key programs. CX-904's progress through the 15mg dose level without reaching maximum tolerated dose suggests a favorable safety profile for this EGFR-CD3 bispecific. The EpCAM-targeted CX-2051 reaching its fifth dose cohort with good tolerability is particularly noteworthy, as EpCAM has been an elusive but high-potential target in oncology.

The diversified approach targeting multiple cancer types (colorectal, pancreatic, head and neck, lung) with different modalities (T-cell engagers, ADCs and cytokines) reduces clinical development risk. The timeline for initial data readouts in 2025 for both CX-2051 and CX-801 could provide significant catalysts. The partnership with Amgen for CX-904 adds credibility to the platform technology.

- Phase 1a dose escalation for CX-904 (EGFR-CD3 PROBODY® T-cell engager) continues to advance. Potential Phase 1b initiation in 2025. -

- Phase 1 study of CX-2051 (EpCAM PROBODY® ADC) in advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently in the fifth dose escalation cohort. Initial data anticipated in the first half of 2025. -

- Phase 1 study of CX-801 (interferon alpha-2b PROBODY® cytokine) as monotherapy and in combination with KEYTRUDA® is ongoing with a primary focus in melanoma. Initial data anticipated in the second half of 2025. -

  - Management to hold conference call today at 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST. -

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of masked, conditionally activated biologics, today reported third quarter 2024 financial results and provided a business update.

“We are encouraged by the progress during Q3 across our clinical pipeline including the ongoing Phase 1a evaluation of CX-904 and robust early enrollment for the CX-2051 Phase 1 study in colorectal cancer,” said Sean McCarthy, D.Phil., chief executive officer and chairman of CytomX. “We continue to explore the optimal dose and schedule for CX-904 to enable potential initiation of tumor-specific Phase 1b cohorts in 2025. Regarding CX-2051, our successful continued escalation to higher dose levels reflects the favorable tolerability profile observed to date for this first in class antibody drug conjugate directed against EpCAM, a very high potential but previously undruggable target expressed in many cancer types. We are also thrilled to have treated the first patient in the Phase 1 study of CX-801, reinforcing the multi-modality breadth of the PROBODY® therapeutic platform and our ongoing commitment to addressing as many areas of unmet need as we can with our technology,” continued Dr. McCarthy.

Third Quarter Business Highlights and Recent Developments

Pipeline

CX-904, PROBODY® T-cell-engager (TCE) targeted to EGFRxCD3; Phase 1a dose escalation and optimization continue.

  • Preliminary data from 35 patients were presented on May 8, 2024, based on a data cutoff of April 16, 2024, including non-step and step dosing cohorts up to a target dose of 10 mg.
  • CX-904 has now cleared the 15 mg target dose level, utilizing a step-dose schedule. Dose escalation and optimization continue in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. A maximum tolerated dose for step-dosing has not yet been reached.
  • Potential Phase 1b initiation in one or more tumor types is anticipated in 2025 pending the selection of an optimized dose and schedule and alignment with our global development partner, Amgen.

CX-2051, a first in class EpCAM-directed PROBODY® antibody drug conjugate; Phase 1a dose escalation continues.

  • The Phase 1 study of CX-2051 was initiated in Q2 2024 and is currently focused in metastatic colorectal cancer, one of many tumor types in which high expression of EpCAM has been documented. EpCAM expression levels in the Phase 1 study are being assessed retrospectively and are anticipated to be high in the majority of CRC patients.
  • The CX-2051 payload, a next generation topoisomerase-1 inhibitor licensed from AbbVie (formerly Immunogen), is tailored to specific EpCAM-expressing indications, including colorectal cancer, and includes a payload-antibody linker designed to drive bystander effect, contributing to anti-tumor activity.
  • The study is currently enrolling the fifth dose escalation cohort with favorable safety and tolerability having been observed to date.
  • Initial Phase 1a data are expected in the first half 2025.

CX-801, PROBODY® interferon-alpha 2b; Phase 1a dose escalation study initiated.

  • In Q3 2024, the first patient was dosed in the CX-801 Phase 1 study.
  • Phase 1 dose escalation is ongoing with a primary focus in melanoma. The study will evaluate safety and initial clinical activity for CX-801 monotherapy and for CX-801 in combination with KEYTRUDA.
  • Initial Phase 1a data are expected in the second half of 2025.

Q3 2024 Financial Results

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $117.6 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $137.2 million as of June 30, 2024. Based our current operating plan, we expect our existing capital resources will be sufficient to fund operations to the end of 2025, not including the impact of potential milestones that may be earned in our existing collaborations.

Total revenue was $33.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $26.4 million for the corresponding period in 2023. The increase in revenue was driven primarily by a higher percentage of completion of research activities related to the collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb.

Research and development expenses increased by $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 to $21.4 million, compared to $16.5 million for the corresponding period of 2023 primarily due to increased clinical and manufacturing activities for CX-2051 and clinical-related expenses for CX-904.

General and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 to 8.0 million, compared to the corresponding period of 2023, primarily due to higher professional services expenses supporting intellectual property related activities and internal controls.

Conference Call & Webcast
CytomX management will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast today at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST) to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. Participants may access the live webcast of the conference call from the Events and Presentations page of CytomX’s website at https://ir.cytomx.com/events-and-presentations. Participants may register for the conference call here and are advised to do so at least 10 minutes prior to joining the call. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on the company’s website.

About CytomX Therapeutics
CytomX is a clinical-stage, oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel conditionally activated, masked biologics designed to be localized to the tumor microenvironment. By pioneering a novel pipeline of localized biologics, powered by its PROBODY® therapeutic platform, CytomX’s vision is to create safer, more effective therapies for the treatment of cancer. CytomX’s robust and differentiated pipeline comprises therapeutic candidates across multiple treatment modalities including antibody-drug conjugates (“ADCs”), T-cell engagers, and immune modulators such as cytokines. CytomX’s clinical-stage pipeline includes CX-904, CX-2051 and CX-801. CX-904 is a masked, conditionally activated T-cell-engaging bispecific antibody targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) on tumor cells and the CD3 receptor on T cells. CX-904 is partnered with Amgen in a global co-development alliance. CX-2051 is a masked, conditionally activated ADC directed toward epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) and armed with a topoisomerase-1 inhibitor payload. CX-2051 has potential applicability across multiple EpCAM-expressing epithelial cancers and was discovered in collaboration with ImmunoGen, now part of AbbVie. CX-801 is a masked interferon alpha-2b PROBODY® cytokine with broad potential applicability in traditionally immuno-oncology sensitive as well as insensitive (cold) tumors. CytomX has established strategic collaborations with multiple leaders in oncology, including Amgen, Astellas, Bristol Myers Squibb, Regeneron and Moderna. For more information about CytomX and how it is working to make conditionally activated treatments the new standard-of-care in the fight against cancer, visit www.cytomx.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter).

CytomX Therapeutics Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control, and may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such statements, including those related to the future potential of partnerships or collaboration agreements. Accordingly, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements, including those relating to the potential benefits, safety and efficacy or progress of CytomX’s or any of its collaborative partners’ product candidates, including CX-904, CX-2051, and CX-801, the potential benefits or applications of CytomX’s PROBODY® therapeutic platform, CytomX’s or its collaborative partners’ ability to develop and advance product candidates into and successfully complete clinical trials, including the ongoing and planned clinical trials of CX-904, CX-2051 and CX-804 and the timing of initial and ongoing data availability for our clinical trials, including CX-904, CX-2051 and CX-801, and other development milestones. Risks and uncertainties that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: the unproven nature of CytomX’s novel PROBODY® therapeutic technology; CytomX’s clinical trial product candidates are in the initial stages of clinical development and its other product candidates are currently in preclinical development, and the process by which preclinical and clinical development could potentially lead to an approved product is long and subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the possibility that the results of preclinical research and early clinical trials, including initial CX-904 results, may not be predictive of future results; the possibility that CytomX’s clinical trials will not be successful; the possibility that current preclinical research may not result in additional product candidates; CytomX’s dependence on the success of CX-904, CX-801, and CX-2051; CytomX’s reliance on third parties for the manufacture of the Company’s product candidates; possible regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; and the risk that we may incur higher costs than expected for research and development or unexpected costs and expenses. Additional applicable risks and uncertainties include those relating to our preclinical research and development, clinical development, and other risks identified under the heading "Risk Factors" included in CytomX’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 7, 2024. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on information currently available to CytomX and speak only as of the date on which they are made. CytomX does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.

PROBODY is a U.S. registered trademark of CytomX Therapeutics, Inc.

Company Contact:
Chris Ogden
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
cogden@cytomx.com

Investor Contact:
Precision AQ (formerly Stern Investor Relations)
Stephanie Ascher
Stephanie.Ascher@precisionaq.com

Media Contact:
Redhouse Communications
Teri Dahlman
teri@redhousecomms.com 

CYTOMX THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,  September 30, 
 2024  2023  2024  2023 
Revenues$33,432  $26,384  $100,010  $74,607 
Operating expenses:           
Research and development 21,368   16,448   68,592   58,294 
General and administrative 7,953   6,813   24,102   22,191 
Total operating expenses 29,321   23,261   92,694   80,485 
Income (loss) from operations 4,111   3,123   7,316   (5,878)
Interest income 1,693   2,699   5,858   7,334 
Other (expense) income, net (7)  (7)  (19)  (39)
Income before income taxes 5,797   5,815   13,155   1,417 
Provision for income taxes 61   2,823   162   2,823 
Net income (loss) 5,736   2,992   12,993   (1,406)
Other comprehensive income (loss):           
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax 44   (98)  (55)  (73)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$5,780  $2,894  $12,938  $(1,479)
            
Net income (loss) per share:           
Basic$0.07  $0.04  $0.15  $(0.02)
Diluted$0.07  $0.04  $0.15  $(0.02)
Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share           
Basic 85,093,227   80,731,951   84,005,093   71,225,433 
Diluted 85,204,709   80,991,722   84,428,843   71,225,433 
                

CYTOMX THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

  September 30,  December 31,
  2024  2023
  (unaudited)  (1)
Assets     
Current assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents $40,576  $17,171 
Short-term investments  77,012   157,338 
Accounts receivable  3,352   3,432 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  3,240   4,995 
Total current assets  124,180   182,936 
Property and equipment, net  2,942   3,958 
Intangible assets, net  620   729 
Goodwill  949   949 
Restricted cash  1,027   917 
Operating lease right-of-use asset  9,193   12,220 
Other assets  70   83 
Total assets $138,981  $201,792 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit     
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable $1,422  $1,458 
Accrued liabilities  16,742   17,599 
Operating lease liabilities - short term  5,001   4,589 
Deferred revenue, current portion  96,063   132,267 
Total current liabilities  119,228   155,913 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion  33,556   80,048 
Operating lease liabilities - long term  5,596   9,385 
Other long term liabilities  4,053   3,893 
Total liabilities  162,433   249,239 
Commitments and contingencies     
Stockholders' deficit:     
Convertible preferred stock      
Common stock  1   1 
Additional paid-in capital  686,962   675,905 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  40   95 
Accumulated deficit  (710,455)  (723,448 
Total stockholders' deficit  (23,452)  (47,447 
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $138,981  $201,792 
      

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(1)  The condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.


FAQ

What was CytomX Therapeutics (CTMX) revenue in Q3 2024?

CytomX Therapeutics reported revenue of $33.4 million for Q3 2024, up from $26.4 million in Q3 2023.

When will CytomX (CTMX) release initial data for CX-2051?

CytomX expects to release initial Phase 1a data for CX-2051 in the first half of 2025.

How much cash does CytomX (CTMX) have as of Q3 2024?

CytomX reported cash, cash equivalents and investments of $117.6 million as of September 30, 2024.

What is the current status of CytomX's (CTMX) CX-904 clinical trial?

CX-904 has cleared the 15 mg target dose level in Phase 1a, with potential Phase 1b initiation in 2025 pending dose optimization.

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