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Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. (symbol: DRMA) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on the development and commercialization of novel pharmaceutical products for the treatment of medical and aesthetic skin conditions. The company leverages its proprietary Spongilla technology platform to create unique, topical treatments with multifaceted mechanisms of action.
Dermata's lead product candidate, DMT310, is a once-weekly topical treatment derived from a naturally sourced freshwater sponge. Designed to treat inflammatory skin diseases such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis, DMT310 has shown significant promise in clinical trials. The Phase 3 STAR-1 clinical trial for moderate-to-severe acne is set to start enrolling patients in the second half of 2023, with topline results expected in the first quarter of 2025.
The company's second product candidate, DMT410, employs the Spongilla technology for the needle-free intradermal delivery of botulinum toxin. This product is being developed for the treatment of hyperhidrosis and various aesthetic skin conditions. Recent advancements include the issuance of a Japanese patent for DMT410 and ongoing partnership discussions to further its development.
Financially, Dermata has demonstrated robust fiscal management, raising $6.8 million in gross proceeds from financings in the first half of 2023. As of June 2023, the company reported $8.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. This funding is projected to sustain operations into the second quarter of 2024.
Key milestones include FDA feedback on the Phase 3 clinical trial design for DMT310 and successful capital raises. Dermata continues to focus on advancing its clinical programs and exploring potential partnerships to bring its innovative treatments to market. For more detailed information, visit Dermata's official website.
Dermata Therapeutics announced the exercise of warrants, resulting in approximately $2.66 million in gross proceeds. The warrants were priced at $5.16 per share, a reduction from their original prices of $9.7665 and $32.40. This transaction involved a total of 516,336 shares of the company's common stock. The closing of this offering is expected around May 21, 2024, pending customary conditions.
In exchange, Dermata will issue new Series A and Series B warrants, exercisable immediately and with different terms. Series A warrants cover 601,174 shares, priced at $4.91 per share, and have a term of five and a half years. Series B warrants cover 431,498 shares, with a two-year term.
The proceeds will fund general corporate purposes including ongoing research, clinical trials, and potential acquisitions. H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as the exclusive placement agent for this offering.
Dermata Therapeutics (Nasdaq: DRMA) reported its first quarter 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. The company is on track with its DMT310 Phase 3 STAR-1 clinical trial for acne, aiming to complete enrollment by end of 2024 with topline data expected in Q1 2025. Dermata is also in discussions for partnerships for its botulinum toxin delivery program, DMT410, and has received a Japanese patent for treating hyperhidrosis. Financially, Dermata ended Q1 2024 with $4.7 million in cash, down from $7.4 million at the end of 2023, following a $3.1 million net loss. Expenses for R&D and G&A increased due to higher clinical trial and stock-based compensation costs.
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