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GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) reported its Q2 2024 financial results and provided a corporate update. Key highlights include:

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® Phase 1 trial initiation expected in 2H 2024, with initial clinical data in 1H 2025.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® IND submission for B7H3 positive solid tumors expected in 1H 2025, with Phase 1 trial initiation in 2025.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE® in preclinical development for autoimmune indications.

4. Cash position of $9.2 million as of June 30, 2024, expected to fund operations into 2025.

5. Q2 2024 financial results: R&D expenses decreased to $1.8 million, SG&A expenses increased to $2.1 million, and net loss increased to $3.7 million compared to Q2 2023.

GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre del 2024 e fornito un aggiornamento aziendale. I punti salienti includono:

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® l'inizio della sperimentazione di fase 1 è previsto nella seconda metà del 2024, con i dati clinici iniziali attesi nella prima metà del 2025.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® la presentazione dell'IND per i tumori solidi positivi per B7H3 è attesa nella prima metà del 2025, con l'inizio della sperimentazione di fase 1 previsto per il 2025.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE® è in sviluppo preclinico per indicazioni autoimmuni.

4. Posizione di liquidità di 9,2 milioni di dollari al 30 giugno 2024, prevista per finanziare le operazioni fino al 2025.

5. Risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre del 2024: le spese per R&D sono diminuite a 1,8 milioni di dollari, le spese SG&A sono aumentate a 2,1 milioni di dollari e la perdita netta è aumentata a 3,7 milioni di dollari rispetto al secondo trimestre del 2023.

GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) informó sobre sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024 y proporcionó una actualización corporativa. Los puntos destacados incluyen:

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® se espera que la iniciación del ensayo de fase 1 ocurra en la segunda mitad de 2024, con datos clínicos iniciales en la primera mitad de 2025.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® se espera la presentación del IND para tumores sólidos positivos para B7H3 en la primera mitad de 2025, con la iniciación del ensayo de fase 1 también prevista para 2025.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE® se encuentra en desarrollo preclínico para indicaciones autoinmunes.

4. Posición de efectivo de 9,2 millones de dólares al 30 de junio de 2024, que se espera financie las operaciones hasta 2025.

5. Resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2024: los gastos de I+D disminuyeron a 1,8 millones de dólares, los gastos de SG&A aumentaron a 2,1 millones de dólares y la pérdida neta aumentó a 3,7 millones de dólares en comparación con el segundo trimestre de 2023.

GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP)는 2024년 2분기 재무 결과를 발표하고 기업 업데이트를 제공했습니다. 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® 1상 시험 시작은 2024년 하반기로 예상되며, 초기 임상 데이터는 2025년 상반기에 제공될 예정입니다.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® B7H3 양성 고형 종양에 대한 IND 제출은 2025년 상반기로 예상되며, 2025년에 1상 시험이 시작될 예정입니다.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE®는 자가면역 질환에 대한 전임상 개발 중입니다.

4. 2024년 6월 30일 기준 920만 달러의 현금 보유액이며, 이는 2025년까지 운영 자금을 지원할 것으로 예상됩니다.

5. 2024년 2분기 재무 결과: 연구개발비는 180만 달러로 감소하였고, SG&A 비용은 210만 달러로 증가하였으며, 순손실은 370만 달러로 2023년 2분기 대비 증가하였습니다.

GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) a annoncé ses résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2024 et a fourni une mise à jour de l'entreprise. Les principaux points à retenir incluent :

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® le lancement de l'essai de phase 1 est prévu pour la seconde moitié de 2024, avec les premières données cliniques attendues dans la première moitié de 2025.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® la soumission de l'IND pour les tumeurs solides positives pour B7H3 est attendue dans la première moitié de 2025, avec le début de l'essai de phase 1 prévu pour 2025.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE® est en développement préclinique pour des indications auto-immunes.

4. Position de liquidités de 9,2 millions de dollars au 30 juin 2024, qui devrait financer les opérations jusqu'en 2025.

5. Résultats financiers du deuxième trimestre 2024 : les dépenses en R&D ont diminué à 1,8 million de dollars, les dépenses SG&A ont augmenté à 2,1 millions de dollars et la perte nette a augmenté à 3,7 millions de dollars par rapport au deuxième trimestre 2023.

GT Biopharma (NASDAQ: GTBP) hat die Finanz Ergebnisse für das 2. Quartal 2024 veröffentlicht und ein Unternehmensupdate bereitgestellt. Die wichtigsten Punkte sind:

1. GTB-3650 TriKE® der Beginn der Phase 1 Studie wird in der zweiten Hälfte 2024 erwartet, mit ersten klinischen Daten in der ersten Hälfte 2025.

2. GTB-5550 TriKE® IND-Einreichung für B7H3-positive solide Tumoren wird in der ersten Hälfte 2025 erwartet, mit Beginn der Phase 1 Studie im Jahr 2025.

3. GTB-7550 TriKE® befindet sich in der präklinischen Entwicklung für Autoimmunindikationen.

4. Die Liquiditätsposition beträgt zum 30. Juni 2024 9,2 Millionen Dollar und wird voraussichtlich die Betriebstätigkeiten bis 2025 finanzieren.

5. Finanzielle Ergebnisse des 2. Quartals 2024: Die F&E-Ausgaben sanken auf 1,8 Millionen Dollar, die SG&A-Ausgaben stiegen auf 2,1 Millionen Dollar und der Nettoverlust stieg auf 3,7 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zum 2. Quartal 2023.

Positive
  • GTB-3650 TriKE® Phase 1 trial initiation expected in 2H 2024
  • GTB-5550 TriKE® IND submission for solid tumors expected in 1H 2025
  • Cash position of $9.2 million expected to fund operations into 2025
  • FDA clearance received for GTB-3650 IND Application in June 2024
  • R&D expenses decreased by $300,000 compared to Q2 2023
Negative
  • Net loss increased to $3.7 million in Q2 2024 from $2.0 million in Q2 2023
  • SG&A expenses increased by $600,000 compared to Q2 2023
  • Other income decreased by $1.4 million primarily due to reduction in non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability

GT Biopharma's Q2 2024 results reveal a mixed financial picture. The company's cash position of $9.2 million is expected to fund operations into 2025, providing a runway for upcoming clinical trials. However, the net loss widened to $3.7 million from $2.0 million year-over-year, primarily due to increased SG&A expenses and a reduction in non-cash warrant liability changes.

R&D expenses decreased slightly, which is unusual for a biotech advancing clinical programs. This could indicate efficient resource management or potential delays in development. The anticipated increase in clinical expenses for GTB-3650 and GTB-5550 in 2024 may pressure the cash runway, potentially necessitating additional funding before 2025.

GT Biopharma's pipeline progress is promising, with GTB-3650 entering Phase 1 trials in 2H 2024 and initial data expected in 1H 2025. This TriKE® platform targeting CD33+ hematologic malignancies could address significant unmet needs in AML and MDS. The planned IND submission for GTB-5550 in 1H 2025 is particularly intriguing, as it targets B7H3+ solid tumors across six types, potentially broadening the company's market reach.

The exploration of NK cell engagers in autoimmune diseases with GTB-7550 demonstrates the platform's versatility. However, investors should note that success in hematological cancers doesn't guarantee efficacy in solid tumors or autoimmune conditions, areas with historically challenging drug development landscapes.

  • GTB-3650 TriKE® Phase 1 trial initiation expected in 2H 2024; initial clinical data expected in 1H 2025
  • GTB-5550 TriKE® IND submission for treatment of B7H3 positive solid tumors expected in 1H 2025
  • GTB-5550 Phase 1 dose escalation basket trial initiation expected in 2025 evaluating six solid tumor types, including prostate, breast, head and neck, ovarian, lung, and GI
  • GTB-7550 TriKE® is in preclinical development for autoimmune indications and targets CD19
  • Cash of approximately $9.2 million as of June 30, 2024, anticipated to be sufficient to fund operations into 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Biopharma, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GTBP), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics based on the Company's proprietary natural killer (NK) cell engager, TriKE® platform, today announced second quarter 2024 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2024.

“We are thrilled to be in a position to initiate a Phase 1 trial evaluating GTB-3650 in cancer patients in the second half of this year. Initial data from the dose escalation phase of this trial is anticipated in the first half of 2025. We also expect to submit a second IND, for GTB-5550, in the first half of 2025, which has much broader potential in multiple solid tumors and could fuel our future success as a company specializing in NK cell engagers”, said Michael Breen, Executive Chairman and interim Chief Executive Office of GT Biopharma.

The Phase 1 dose escalation study will evaluate GTB-3650 in up to six cohorts (two patients per cohort) in adults with relapsed or refractory (r/r) CD33 expressing hematologic malignancies, including refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). GTB-3650 will be dosed in two-week blocks, two weeks on and two weeks off, for up to four months based on clinical benefit. The trial will assess safety, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, in vivo expansion of endogenous patient NK cells and clinical activity.

“We also remain active in exploring additional opportunities where our TriKE platform technology may have therapeutic utility, especially for autoimmune indications, which are quickly becoming recognized as an intriguing new area for immune-related therapies. Another area of continued interest and work is thoroughly assessing the potential to combine our engagers with NK cellular therapies,” said Michael Breen. “There are compelling reasons to explore combination approaches in this rapidly emerging field, including the potential for synergistic clinical effects. Our patented platform technology can be leveraged across multiple NK cell engager constructs with new targets and for additional diseases, including GTB-7550 which targets CD19 for autoimmune indications. GTB-3650 and GTB-5550 are the frontrunners to further validate our platform, which has already yielded a portfolio of multiple pipeline development candidates. We look forward to advancing all the opportunities in our deep pipeline as the science continues to emerge.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Summary

Cash Position: The Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $9.2 million as of June 30, 2024, anticipated to be sufficient to fund operations into 2025.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses for the second quarter ended March 31, 2024 were $1.8 million compared to $2.1 million for the same comparable quarter of 2023, the decrease was primarily due to reduction in raw material costs and partially offset by an increase in scientific research costs. Research and development expenses relate to our continued development and production of our most advanced TriKE® product candidates GTB-3650 and GTB-5550 along with the progression on other promising candidates. In late June 2024, we received clearance from the FDA with respect to its IND Application in relation to GTB 3650. We anticipate the direct clinical and preclinical expenses to continue to increase in 2024 as we advance GTB-3650 into the clinic and enroll patients, perform tests for data collection, complete the product development of GTB-5550, and anticipate submission of an IND application for GTB-5550 in the fourth quarter of 2024. We do not, however, anticipate an increase in related R&D licensing and administrative costs.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 were $2.1 million compared to $1.5 million for the same comparable quarter of 2023, the increase was primarily due to an increase in legal and professional fees.

Other Income: Other income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $196,000 compared to $1.6 million for the same comparable quarter of 2023, the decrease was primarily due to a $1.3 million reduction in the non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability.

Net Loss: The Company reported a net loss of $3.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to a net loss of $2.0 million for the same comparable quarter in 2023. The $1.7 million increase in net loss consisted primarily of a $1.4 million reduction in the non-cash change in fair value of warrant liability and a $600,000 increase in SG&A expenses, partially offset by a $300,000 decrease in R&D expenses (as described above).

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About GT Biopharma, Inc.

GT Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of immuno-oncology therapeutic products based on our proprietary TriKE® NK cell engager platform. Our TriKE® platform is designed to harness and enhance the cancer killing abilities of a patient’s immune system’s natural killer cells. GT Biopharma has an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the University of Minnesota to further develop and commercialize therapies using TriKE® technology. For more information, please visit gtbiopharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" regarding future events and our future results. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the markets in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects", "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "endeavors," "strives," "may," or variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, estimate or verify. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include those factors described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as such may be amended or supplemented by subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. For more information, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

TriKE® is a registered trademark owned by GT Biopharma, Inc.

Investor Relations Contact:

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GT BIOPHARMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

  June 30,
2024
  December 31,
2023
 
  (Unaudited)    
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $9,249,000  $1,079,000 
Short-term investments     12,893,000 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  18,000   84,000 
Total Current Assets  9,267,000   14,056,000 
         
Operating lease right-of-use asset  -   53,000 
TOTAL ASSETS $9,267,000  $14,109,000 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable $1,717,000  $4,328,000 
Accrued expenses  1,765,000   1,195,000 
Current operating lease liability     58,000 
Warrant liability  277,000   1,052,000 
Total Current Liabilities  3,759,000   6,633,000 
         
Stockholders’ Equity        
Convertible Preferred stock, par value $0.01, 15,000,000 shares authorized Series C - 96,230 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively  1,000   1,000 
Common stock, par value $0.001, 250,000,000 shares authorized, 2,234,328 and 1,380,633 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively  2,000   1,000 
Additional paid in capital  693,546,000   689,539,000 
Accumulated deficit  (688,041,000)  (682,065,000)
Total Stockholders’ Equity  5,508,000   7,476,000 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $9,267,000  $14,109,000 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GT BIOPHARMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

  For The Three Months Ended  For the Six Months
Ended
 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
             
Operating Expenses:                
Research and development 1,784,000  2,095,000   $2,561,000   $3,745,000 
                 
Selling, general and administrative (including $120,000 and $398,000 from stock compensation granted to officers, directors, and employees during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $222,000 and $905,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively)  2,122,000   1,526,000   4,436,000   3,541,000 
                 
Loss from Operations  (3,906,000)  (3,621,000  (6,997,000  (7,286,000)
                 
Other Income (Expense)                
Interest income  105,000   220,000   247,000   384,000 
Interest expense     (1,000     (213,000
Change in fair value of warrant liability  117,000   1,387,000   775,000   4,311,000 
Gain on extinguishment of debt     14,000      547,000 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities  1,000   9,000   (1,000)  38,000 
Other  (27,000)         
Total Other Income  196,000   1,629,000   1,021,000   5,067,000 
                 
Net Loss $(3,710,000) $(1,992,000) $(5,976,000) $(2,219,000)
                 
Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Diluted $(2.17) $(1.49) $(3.86) $(1.68)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  1,711,955   1,339,087   1,546,294   1,321,069 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

GT BIOPHARMA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

  For The Six Months Ended 
  June 30, 
  2024  2023 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(5,976,000) $(2,219,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Stock based compensation - services  -   315,000 
Stock based compensation - officers, directors, and employees  222,000   905,000 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  (775,000)  (4,311,000)
Gain on extinguishment of share settled debt  -   (547,000)
Change in operating lease right-of-use assets  53,000   51,000 
Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities  (1,000  (38,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Decrease in prepaid expenses  67,000   5,000 
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses  (1,231,000)  1,052,000 
(Decrease) in operating lease liability  (58,000)  (54,000)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities  (7,699,000)  (4,841,000)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Sale (purchase) of investments  12,893,000   (4,332,000)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities  12,893,000   (4,332,000)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net  2,976,000   6,268,000 
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities  2,976,000   6,268,000 
         
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  8,170,000   (2,905,000)
Cash at Beginning of Period  1,079,000   5,672,000 
Cash at End of Period $9,249,000  $2,767,000 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the year for:        
Interest $-  $- 
Income taxes $-  $- 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Initial recognition of fair value of warrant liability $-  $5,831,000 
Fair value of common stock issued to a vendor to settle accounts payable $810,000  $591,000 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


FAQ

When is GT Biopharma (GTBP) expecting to initiate the Phase 1 trial for GTB-3650?

GT Biopharma expects to initiate the Phase 1 trial for GTB-3650 in the second half of 2024, with initial clinical data anticipated in the first half of 2025.

What is GT Biopharma's (GTBP) cash position as of June 30, 2024?

GT Biopharma reported a cash position of approximately $9.2 million as of June 30, 2024, which is anticipated to be sufficient to fund operations into 2025.

What was GT Biopharma's (GTBP) net loss for Q2 2024?

GT Biopharma reported a net loss of $3.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million for the same quarter in 2023.

When does GT Biopharma (GTBP) expect to submit the IND for GTB-5550?

GT Biopharma expects to submit the IND for GTB-5550 in the first half of 2025, with Phase 1 dose escalation basket trial initiation expected in 2025.

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