Lipocine Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial and Operational Results
Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN) reported its Q3 2020 financial results, revealing a net loss of $4.3 million, up from $3.1 million in Q3 2019. R&D expenses increased to $2.5 million, primarily due to clinical study costs related to LPCN 1144. The company completed patient enrollment for the LPCN 1144 Phase 2 study, with top-line results due in January 2021. Cash resources grew to $18.8 million from $14.1 million at the end of 2019. Additionally, general and administrative expenses rose to $1.9 million, influenced by increased legal and personnel costs.
- Completed enrollment in LPCN 1144 Phase 2 clinical study.
- Cash resources increased to $18.8 million from $14.1 million.
- Peer-reviewed publication of LPCN 1144 study results in Hepatology Communications.
- Net loss increased to $4.3 million from $3.1 million year-over-year.
- R&D expenses rose to $2.5 million, impacting profitability.
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lipocine Inc. (NASDAQ: LPCN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 and provided a corporate update.
Third Quarter and Recent Corporate Highlights
- Completed patient enrollment in the LPCN 1144 Phase 2 LiFT ("Liver Fat intervention with oral Testosterone") clinical study, a paired-biopsy study in confirmed pre-cirrhotic NASH subjects
- Top-line results for change in liver fat data measured by MRI-PDFF (primary endpoint) expected in January 2021 and 36-week biopsy and MRI-PDFF data expected mid-2021
- Announced the peer-reviewed publication of LPCN 1144 Liver Fat Study results, "LPCN 1144 Resolves Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hypogonadal Males" in Hepatology Communications
- Presented two abstracts at the 21st Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America ("SMSNA")
- A study on the potential use of oral testosterone in COVID-19 highlighted key clinical evidence suggesting that low testosterone levels may play an important role on clinical outcomes
- Results from a 24-day, open-label, single-arm, multicenter study confirming the validity of a fixed dose approach to orally administering TLANDO™ in hypogonadal men without the need for dose titration.
Ongoing Activities and Upcoming Milestones
- Presenting results from a preclinical study investigating LPCN 1144 treatment on hepatic fibrosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH") features will be presented at The Liver Meeting Digital Experience™, hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases ("AASLD") on November 13, 2020
- Announcing decision from U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") on the New Drug Application ("NDA") for TLANDO™
Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 Financial Results
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Financial Results
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About Lipocine
Lipocine Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders using its proprietary drug delivery technologies. Lipocine's clinical development pipeline includes: TLANDO, LPCN 1144, TLANDO XR, LPCN 1148 and LPCN 1107. TLANDO, a novel oral prodrug of testosterone containing testosterone undecanoate, is designed to help restore normal testosterone levels in hypogonadal men. Lipocine has resubmitted its NDA to the FDA for TLANDO. LPCN 1144, an oral product of bioidentical testosterone, recently completed a proof-of-concept clinical study demonstrating the potential utility in the treatment of non-cirrhotic NASH. LPCN 1144 is currently being studied in a Phase 2 clinical study. TLANDO XR, a novel oral prodrug of testosterone, originated and is being developed by Lipocine as a next-generation oral testosterone product with potential for once-daily dosing. In a phase 2 clinical evaluation when administered as once daily or twice daily TLANDO XR met the typical primary and secondary end points. LPCN 1148 is an oral prodrug of bioidentical testosterone targeted for the treatment of cirrhosis. LPCN 1107 is potentially the first oral hydroxyprogesterone caproate product candidate, with end of phase 2 meeting completed, indicated for the prevention of recurrent preterm birth and has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA. For more information, please visit www.lipocine.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and include statements that are not historical facts regarding Lipocine's product candidates and related clinical trials, the FDA's review of our NDA related to TLANDO, the timing of completion of clinical trials, the timing and completion of regulatory reviews, outcomes of clinical trials of our product candidates, the potential uses and benefits of our product candidates, and our product development efforts. Investors are cautioned that all such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the risks that the FDA will not approve any of our products, risks related to our products, expected product benefits not being realized, clinical and regulatory expectations and plans not being realized, new regulatory developments and requirements, risks related to the FDA approval process including the receipt of regulatory approvals, the results and timing of clinical trials, patient acceptance of Lipocine's products, the manufacturing and commercialization of Lipocine's products, and other risks detailed in Lipocine's filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, its Form 10-K and other reports on Forms 8-K and 10-Q, all of which can be obtained on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Lipocine assumes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements contained in this release, except as required by law.
LIPOCINE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 12,938,186 | $ 9,728,523 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||
Marketable investment securities | 5,861,797 | 4,340,041 | ||||||
Accrued interest income | 11,216 | 16,522 | ||||||
Prepaid and other current assets | 915,575 | 545,887 | ||||||
Total current assets | 24,726,774 | 19,630,973 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | ||||||||
| 1,157 | 3,554 | ||||||
Other assets | 23,753 | 23,753 | ||||||
Total assets | $ 24,751,684 | $ 19,658,280 | ||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ 1,047,729 | $ 1,182,241 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 1,534,495 | 449,303 | ||||||
Debt - current portion | 3,206,290 | 3,333,333 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,788,514 | 4,964,877 | ||||||
Debt - non-current portion | 3,151,010 | 3,814,407 | ||||||
Warrant liability | 1,303,859 | 4,591,200 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 10,243,383 | 13,370,484 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par value | ||||||||
shares authorized; zero issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Common stock, par value | ||||||||
shares authorized; 65,691,860 and 37,655,175 issued | ||||||||
and 65,686,150 and 37,649,465 outstanding | 6,569 | 3,766 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 182,062,701 | 157,391,969 | ||||||
Treasury stock at cost, 5,710 shares | (40,712) | (40,712) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) | 475 | (38) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (167,520,732) | (151,067,189) | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 14,508,301 | 6,287,796 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 24,751,684 | $ 19,658,280 | ||||||
LIPOCINE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||
License revenue | $ - | $ 164,990 | $ - | $ 164,990 | ||||||||
Total revenues | - | 164,990 | - | 164,990 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Research and development | $ 2,487,861 | $ 1,713,417 | $ 7,268,599 | $ 5,627,383 | ||||||||
General and administrative | 1,887,195 | 1,427,261 | 5,925,991 | 3,989,645 | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,375,056 | 3,140,678 | 13,194,590 | 9,617,028 | ||||||||
Operating loss | (4,375,056) | (2,975,688) | (13,194,590) | (9,452,038) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Interest and investment income | 5,614 | 98,988 | 72,729 | 348,833 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (84,293) | (183,500) | (305,485) | (611,864) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on warrant liability | 140,477 | - | (3,025,997) | - | ||||||||
Total other expense, net | 61,798 | (84,512) | (3,258,753) | (263,031) | ||||||||
Loss before income tax expense | (4,313,258) | (3,060,200) | (16,453,343) | (9,715,069) | ||||||||
Income tax expense | - | - | (200) | (200) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ (4,313,258) | $ (3,060,200) | $ (16,453,543) | $ (9,715,269) | ||||||||
Basic loss per share attributable to common stock | $ (0.07) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.40) | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 64,833,714 | 24,911,908 | 52,030,431 | 24,301,045 | ||||||||
Diluted loss per share attributable to common stock | $ (0.07) | $ (0.12) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.40) | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 64,833,714 | 24,911,908 | 52,030,431 | 24,301,045 | ||||||||
Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ (4,313,258) | $ (3,060,200) | $ (16,453,543) | $ (9,715,269) | ||||||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities | 579 | (2,656) | 513 | 1,224 | ||||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ (4,312,679) | $ (3,062,856) | $ (16,453,030) | $ (9,714,045) | ||||||||
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