Genelux Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Rhea-AI Summary

Genelux (NASDAQ: GNLX) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, highlighting key developments in its oncology pipeline. The company reached alignment with FDA on the approval pathway for Olvi-Vec in Platinum Resistant/Refractory Ovarian Cancer, with topline data expected in H1 2026.

In clinical developments, preliminary Phase 1b/2 data for Olvi-Vec in Advanced Small-Cell Lung Cancer showed a 71% disease control rate, with two partial responders and favorable safety profile. The company strengthened its financial position with a $10.5 million underwritten offering at $3.50 per share.

Financial highlights include:

• Cash position of $30.9 million as of December 31, 2024
• R&D expenses increased to $19.0 million from $12.8 million in 2023
• G&A expenses rose to $12.7 million from $11.6 million in 2023
• Net loss of $29.9 million ($0.95 per share) compared to $28.3 million ($1.16 per share) in 2023

Positive

• FDA alignment on Olvi-Vec approval pathway without need for separate confirmatory study
• Strong preliminary efficacy data in lung cancer with 71% disease control rate
• $10.5M successful capital raise strengthening balance sheet
• Cash runway extended into Q1 2026

Negative

• Increased net loss to $29.9M from $28.3M year-over-year
• Rising R&D expenses by $6.2M to $19.0M
• Higher G&A expenses up $1.1M to $12.7M
• Dilution from new share offering at $3.50 per share

Insights

Biotech Analyst

Genelux's Q4/FY2024 results reveal several positive clinical developments alongside increased financial investment in their pipeline. The FDA alignment on Olvi-Vec's approval pathway represents a significant de-risking event that could accelerate commercialization without requiring a separate confirmatory study - a major regulatory advantage for a small biotech.

The preliminary data from their small-cell lung cancer trial showing a 71% disease control rate with tumor reductions between 24-79% in treatment-resistant patients signals meaningful clinical activity in a notoriously difficult cancer. This expands Olvi-Vec's potential beyond their lead ovarian cancer indication, suggesting broader commercial potential.

Financially, the increased R&D spend ($19.0M vs $12.8M prior year) reflects appropriate investment in their pivotal Phase 3 ovarian cancer trial, with runway now extended into Q1 2026 through their recent financing. While the $10.5M offering provides necessary capital, pricing at $3.50 per share (versus current $3.03) suggests some market skepticism.

Key value inflection points remain distant, with topline Phase 3 data not expected until H1 2026. Near-term catalysts include interim data from lung cancer trials in H2 2025. The current $103M market cap appears to undervalue the pipeline progress, though the standard development risks remain for a single-asset biotech company.

Financial Analyst

Genelux's financial position shows a careful balance between pipeline investment and capital preservation. Their $30.9M cash position combined with the recent $10.5M offering provides runway into Q1 2026, aligning with their expected Phase 3 data readout. This strategic capital management is critical for small biotechs navigating expensive late-stage development.

The 48.4% increase in R&D expenses ($19.0M vs $12.8M) reflects appropriate investment in their pivotal programs, with portions offset through partner reimbursements from Newsoara for the NSCLC program. G&A expense growth was more modest at 9.5%, indicating reasonable operational discipline.

Their annual net loss of $29.9M ($0.95/share) represents a relatively modest 5.7% increase over 2023, despite significantly higher R&D investment - a positive efficiency indicator. The decrease in loss per share from $1.16 to $0.95 reflects the dilutive impact of additional shares.

The recent financing at $3.50 per share represents a 15.5% premium to the current stock price, suggesting institutional confidence despite the dilutive impact of issuing 3M new shares (approximately 9% dilution). With a market cap of just $103M despite advancing a Phase 3 asset with positive FDA interactions, Genelux appears undervalued relative to comparable oncology companies with late-stage assets.

– Alignment reached with U.S. Food and Drug Administration on key elements of the approval pathway for Olvi-Vec in Platinum Resistant/Refractory Ovarian Cancer –

– Positive Preliminary Phase 1b/2 Data of Olvi-Vec in Advanced Small-Cell Lung Cancer –

– Matt Pulisic joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer –

– Closing of $10.5 Million Underwritten Offering of Common Stock –

– $30.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments –

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genelux Corporation (NASDAQ: GNLX), a late clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and business updates.

"Our progress in the fourth quarter of 2024 and into 2025 marks a pivotal period for patients, our company, and our investors,” said Thomas Zindrick, President, CEO and Chairman of Genelux. “We are pleased with the continued progress and promise of our clinical development program. The strengthening of our management team, with the addition of Matt, and of our balance sheet, with our recent financing, further positions the Company to execute on our mission to transform the lives of patients who need it most."

Pipeline Highlights

OnPrime/GOG-3076 Phase 3 Registrational Trial Update

The Company continues to enroll patients in the ongoing pivotal Phase 3 OnPrime/GOG-3076 registration trial (Phase 3 trial) in platinum resistant/refractory ovarian cancer (PRROC), with the primary endpoint of progression free survival (PFS) (Clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT05281471), and continues to have productive discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The Company recently concluded a productive Type D meeting with the FDA for Olvi-Vec in the treatment of PRROC. In response to a question seeking the FDA’s guidance on their expectations regarding a confirmatory trial using the ongoing Phase 3 trial results, the FDA responded that “As stated previously, an interim analysis of overall survival (OS) should be planned at the time of the primary PFS analysis. If a clinically meaningful PFS advantage is demonstrated in the absence of a decrement in OS, this could potentially support traditional approval.” The FDA further recommended Genelux request a pre-BLA meeting with FDA with topline safety and efficacy data following completion of the study to discuss next steps. This could potentially avoid the need for conducting a separate confirmatory study.

The trial will enroll a sufficient number of patients to achieve 127 events, with the primary endpoint of PFS and with secondary endpoints including OS. The Company anticipates reporting topline data in the first half of 2026.

Recurrent Lung Cancer Trials: Systemic Administration of Olvi-Vec Update

Phase 1b/2 Olvi-Vec-SCLC-202 has generated preliminary safety and anti-tumor activity data from the dose escalation Phase 1b portion of the ongoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trial of Olvi-Vec immunochemotherapy in patients with platinum-relapsed or platinum-refractory extensive small cell lung cancer. The trial is co-sponsored by the Company and its licensing partner, Newsoara BioPharma Co., Ltd. (Newsoara).

• Systemic administration of Olvi-Vec in the initial dose escalation cohorts achieved a 71% disease control rate (5/7), with two partial responders. All participants with disease control experienced a reduction in all target lesions, with one participant achieving a tumor reduction of approximately 79%.
• Additionally, three participants, including one individual with three prior lines of treatment, achieved stable disease at lower dose cohorts, with tumor size reductions ranging between 24% to 29.2%.
• Olvi-Vec was generally well-tolerated with a favorable safety profile. Participant enrollment into dose escalation cohorts continues to investigate safety and the recommended intravenous dose of Olvi-Vec for Phase 2 portion of the trial, with updated interim results anticipated in the second half of 2025.
  

Phase 2 VIRO-25 is actively enrolling recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients (NCT06463665), with interim data anticipated in second half of 2025.

Business Updates

Chief Financial Officer

Matt Pulisic has joined the Company as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective January 30, 2025. Mr. Pulisic is an accomplished, senior executive with over 19 years of finance and commercial experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, having worked across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is recognized for his expertise in financial leadership, corporate strategy and operational execution.

Underwritten Offering of Common Stock

On March 26, 2025, the Company closed an underwritten offering of 3,000,000 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $3.50 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering are expected to be $10.5 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The net proceeds from the offering are to be used for working capital and for general corporate purposes, including the continued clinical development of Olvi-Vec.

Fourth Quarter and 2024 Financial Results

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $30.9 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company expects its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2024 will provide runway into the first quarter of 2026.

Research and development expenses were $19.0 million and $12.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of approximately $6.2 million. Significant variations between periods are primarily a result of a $4.5 million increase in clinical and regulatory expenses relating to increased clinical trial costs associated with the Company’s Phase 3 On Prime Registration trial in 2024 and Phase 2 clinical trial for NSCLC, which the Company’s partner, Newsoara, is obligated to fully reimburse per the terms of their agreement; and a $1.2 million increase in employee compensation in 2024, primarily related to new employee hires in 2024.

General and administrative expenses were $12.7 million and $11.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, an increase of approximately $1.1 million. Significant variations between periods are primarily a result of a $0.2 million increase in employee compensation in 2024, a $0.8 million increase in stock compensation expense in 2024, due to the increase in the cost of stock options and restricted stock units in 2024, and a $0.4 million increase in consulting and contract labor expenses in 2024, primarily resulting from increased accounting and finance costs in 2024, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in professional services, primarily resulting from the decrease in legal expenses in 2024.

Net loss was $29.9 million or $0.95 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, as compared to $28.3 million or $1.16 for the year ending December 31, 2023.

About Genelux Corporation

Genelux is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of next-generation oncolytic immunotherapies for patients suffering from aggressive and/or difficult-to-treat solid tumor types. Olvi-Vec currently is being evaluated in two U.S.-based clinical trials: OnPrime/GOG-3076, a multi-center, randomized, open-label Phase 3 registrational trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec in combination platinum-doublet + bevacizumab compared with physician's choice of chemotherapy and bevacizumab in patients with platinum-resistant/refractory ovarian cancer; and, VIRO-25, a multi-center, randomized, open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec & Platinum-doublet + physician's choice of immune checkpoint inhibitor compared to docetaxel in non-small-cell lung cancer. Additionally, Olvi-Vec currently is being evaluated for dose selection in Olvi-Vec-SCLC-202, a China-based, multi-center, open label Ph1b evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec & Platinum-doublet in recurrent small-cell lung cancer.  The core of Genelux's discovery and development efforts revolves around its’ proprietary CHOICE™ platform from which the Company has developed an extensive library of isolated and engineered oncolytic vaccinia virus immunotherapeutic product candidates, including Olvi-Vec. For more information, please visit www.genelux.com and follow us on Twitter @Genelux_Corp and on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. “Forward-looking statements” describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expect,” “may,” “plan” or “will”. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements related to Genelux’s future plans and prospects, the planned timing of Genelux’s data results in its ongoing clinical trials and continued development of Olvi-Vec, the potential capabilities advantages, safety and efficacy of Olvi-Vec and the potential regulatory approval pathway of Olvi-Vec. Such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are identified under the caption “Risk Factors” in Genelux’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. Genelux does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

Investor and Media Contacts

Ankit Bhargava, MD
Allele Communications, LLC
genelux@allelecomms.com 

Source: Genelux Corporation

Genelux Corporation
Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except for share amounts and par value data)
	December 31,
		2024			2023
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,565		$	9,418
Short-term investments		22,330			13,773
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		653			1,012
Total Current Assets		31,548			24,203
Property and equipment, net		1,316			1,170
Right of use assets		1,760			2,428
Other assets		92			92
Total Other Assets		3,168			3,690
TOTAL ASSETS	$	34,716		$	27,893
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	5,570		$	3,784
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		1,004			2,117
Lease liabilities, current portion		329			653
Total Current Liabilities		6,903			6,554
Lease liabilities, long-term portion		1,539			1,866
Total Liabilities		8,442			8,420
Commitments and Contingencies
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 10,000,000 shares authorized;
no shares issued and outstanding, respectively;		-			-
Common stock, par value $0.001, 200,000,000 shares authorized;
34,728,140 and 26,788,986 shares issued and outstanding		35			27
Treasury stock, 433,333 shares, at cost		(433	)		(433	)
Additional paid-in capital		278,001			241,389
Accumulated other comprehensive income		64			14
Accumulated deficit		(251,393	)		(221,524	)
Total Shareholders' Equity		26,274			19,473
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	34,716		$	27,893
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Genelux Corporation
Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except for share amounts and per share data)
	Years Ended
	December 31,
		2024			2023
Revenues	$	8		$	170
Operating expenses:
Research and development		18,998			12,767
General and administrative		12,706			11,568
Total operating expenses		31,704			24,335
Loss from operations		(31,696	)		(24,165	)
Other income (expenses):
Interest income		1,457			244
Gain on extinguishment of accounts payable		370			-
Interest expense		-			(173	)
Debt discount amortization		-			(649	)
Financing costs		-			(3,152	)
Debt extinguishment costs					(402	)
Total other income (expenses), net		1,827			(4,132	)
NET LOSS	$	(29,869	)	$	(28,297	)
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED	$	(0.95	)	$	(1.16	)
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING -
BASIC AND DILUTED		31,450,727			24,429,278
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Genelux Corporation
Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
	Years Ended
	December 31,
		2024			2023
Net loss	$	(29,869	)	$	(28,297	)
Other comprehensive loss:
Net unrealized gain on short and long-term investments		50			12
Comprehensive loss	$	(29,819	)	$	(28,285	)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Genelux Corporation
Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
																Accumulated
																Other
	Preferred Stock					Common Stock			Treasury Stock					Additional		Comprehensive		Accumulated
	Shares		Amount			Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount			Paid-in Capital		Income (Loss)		Deficit			Total
Balance, December 31, 2022	22,094,889		$	22		9,126,726	$	9	(433,333	)	$	(433	)	$	154,401	$	2	$	(189,784	)	$	(35,783	)
Stock compensation	-			-		-		-	-			-			2,515		-		-			2,515
Unrealized gain on short-term investments	-			-		-		-	-			-			-		12		-			12
Issuance of common shares upon the closing of the initial public
offering, net of offering costs	-			-		2,653,000		3	-			-			12,629		-		-			12,632
Issuance of common shares upon the closing of private
financings, net of offering costs	-			-		1,292,079		2	-			-			25,140		-		-			25,142
Issuance of common shares upon conversion of preferred stock	(22,094,889	)		(22	)	8,359,143		8	-			-			14		-		-			-
Issuance of common shares upon conversion of convertible
notes payable, accrued interest and loan fees	-			-		4,137,760		4	-			-			29,970		-		-			29,974
Issuance of common shares upon conversion of preferred
stock dividends payable	-			-		272,101		-	-			-			3,443		-		(3,443	)		-
Fair value of vested restricted stock units	-			-		113,500		-	-			-			940		-		-			940
Cost of stock option repricing	-			-		-		-	-			-			2,689		-		-			2,689
Reclassification of warrant liabilities upon the closing of
the initial public offering	-			-		-		-	-			-			169		-		-			169
Fair value of warrants issued in connection with the
the conversion of convertible notes payable	-			-		-		-	-			-			3,152		-		-			3,152
Conversion of notes payable-shareholders and accrued interest	-			-		73,134		-	-			-			1,865		-		-			1,865
Issuance of common shares upon exercise of stock options	-			-		232,787		-	-			-			1,474		-		-			1,474
Issuance of common shares upon exercise of stock warrants	-			-		528,756		1	-			-			2,988		-		-			2,989
Net loss during the year ended December 31, 2023	-			-		-		-	-			-			-		-		(28,297	)		(28,297	)
Balance, December 31, 2023	-			-		26,788,986		27	(433,333	)		(433	)		241,389		14		(221,524	)		19,473
Stock compensation	-			-		-		-	-			-			5,738		-		-			5,738
Unrealized gain on short and long-term investments	-			-		-		-	-			-			-		50		-			50
Fair value of vested restricted stock units	-			-		303,389		-	-			-			2,044		-		-			2,044
Cost of stock option modifications and repricing	-			-		-		-	-			-			332		-		-			332
Issuance of common shares for cash and warrants, net of costs	-			-		7,505,460		8	-			-			27,685		-		-			27,693
Issuance of common shares in connection with the Company’s
equity award programs	-			-		53,818		-	-			-			125		-		-			125
Issuance of common shares upon exercise of stock warrants	-			-		76,487		-	-			-			688		-		-			688
Net loss during the year ended December 31, 2024	-			-		-		-	-			-			-		-		(29,869	)		(29,869	)
Balance, December 31, 2024	-		$	-		34,728,140	$	35	(433,333	)	$	(433	)	$	278,001	$	64	$	(251,393	)	$	26,274
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Genelux Corporation
Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
	Years Ended
	December 31,
		2024			2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss	$	(29,869	)	$	(28,297	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation expense		235			499
Net amortization of premiums and discounts on short-term investments		(757	)		(62	)
Right-of-use asset		668			519
Amortization of debt discount		-			649
Stock compensation		5,738			2,515
Fair value of restricted stock units		2,044			940
Cost of stock option modifications and repricing		332			2,689
Gain on extinguishment of accounts payable		(370	)		-
Debt extinguishment costs		-			402
Fair value of warrants issued in connection with the conversion of convertible notes payable		-			3,152
Changes in Assets and Liabilities
(Increase) Decrease in:
Prepaid expenses and other assets		359			483
(Decrease) Increase in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		2,156			(2,358	)
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		(1,113	)		(735	)
Accrued interest payable		-			22
Deferred revenue		-			(170	)
Lease liability		(651	)		(523	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(21,228	)		(20,275	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of property and equipment		(381	)		(1,025	)
Purchase of short and long-term investments		(29,000	)		(13,699	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short and long-term investments		21,250			-
Net cash used in investing activities		(8,131	)		(14,724	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from notes payable - shareholders		-			900
Repayment of notes payable - shareholders		-			(685	)
Payment of deferred offering costs		-			(303	)
Proceeds from common stock issued in connection with the Company’s equity award programs		125			-
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		-			1,474
Proceeds from the exercise of stock warrants		688			2,989
Proceeds from common stock issued for cash in connection with the closing of the IPO		-			14,503
Proceeds from common stock issued for cash in connection with the closing of private financings		-			25,142
Proceeds from common stock issued for cash in connection with the closing of a second public offering		27,693			-
Net cash provided by financing activities		28,506			44,020
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(853	)		9,021
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year		9,418			397
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year	$	8,565		$	9,418
Supplemental cash flows disclosures:
Interest paid	$	-		$	72
Taxes paid	$	-		$	-
Supplemental non-cash financing disclosures:
Effect of the extension of right-of-use asset and operating lease	$	-		$	1,612
Reclassification of deferred offering costs to shareholders' equity	$	-		$	1,871
Reclassification of warrant liabilities to shareholders' equity	$	-		$	169
Conversion of convertible notes payable, accrued interest and loan fees to shareholders' equity	$	-		$	29,974
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock	$	-		$	22
Conversion of dividends payable to shareholders' equity	$	-		$	3,443
Conversion of notes payable-shareholders and accrued interest to shareholders' equity	$	-		$	1,463
Unrealized gain on investments	$	50		$	12
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

FAQ

What are the preliminary results of Genelux's (GNLX) Olvi-Vec trial in Small-Cell Lung Cancer?

The Phase 1b/2 trial showed a 71% disease control rate (5/7 patients), with two partial responders and tumor reductions up to 79%. The treatment demonstrated a favorable safety profile.

When will Genelux (GNLX) report topline data for Olvi-Vec in ovarian cancer Phase 3 trial?

Genelux expects to report topline data from the Phase 3 OnPrime/GOG-3076 trial in platinum resistant/refractory ovarian cancer in the first half of 2026.

How much cash does Genelux (GNLX) have and what is their cash runway?

As of December 31, 2024, Genelux has $30.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, providing runway into the first quarter of 2026.

What was Genelux's (GNLX) net loss for full year 2024?

Genelux reported a net loss of $29.9 million ($0.95 per share) for the year ending December 31, 2024.

How much did Genelux (GNLX) raise in their recent stock offering?

Genelux raised $10.5 million gross proceeds through an underwritten offering of 3,000,000 shares at $3.50 per share on March 26, 2025.