Timber Pharmaceuticals Provides Business Update and Announces Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Timber Pharmaceuticals announced the enrollment of the first patients in its Phase 3 ASCEND clinical trial for TMB-001 after receiving Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA. This pivotal trial, targeting over 140 patients with moderate to severe Congenital Ichthyosis, aims to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of TMB-001, a topical isotretinoin. The company reported no revenue for Q2 2022, down from $388,819 in Q2 2021, ending with approximately $8.3 million in cash. In August, Timber completed an $8 million financing to support its clinical endeavors.

Positive

• Enrollment of first patients in pivotal Phase 3 ASCEND study for TMB-001.
• Received Breakthrough Therapy and Fast Track designations from the FDA for TMB-001.
• Potentially reduced systemic exposure to isotretinoin via patented IPEG delivery system.
• Plans to present data from Phase 2b studies at upcoming medical conferences.

Negative

• Revenue decreased to $83,177 in H1 2022 from $429,553 in H1 2021.
• No revenue recognized in Q2 2022 compared to $388,819 in Q2 2021.

Timber Enrolls First Patients in Phase 3 ASCEND Clinical Trial after Receiving Breakthrough Designation from FDA for Lead Asset TMB-001

BASKING RIDGE, NJ, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Timber" or the “Company”) (NYSE American: TMBR), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for rare and orphan dermatologic diseases, today provided a business update and announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022, ended June 30, 2022.

John Koconis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Timber, commented, “During the second quarter, Timber achieved several significant milestones for our lead asset, TMB-001. These include the launch and enrollment of the first patients for the pivotal Phase 3 ASCEND study, and the receipt of Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA in May and Fast Track designation in April. Breakthrough Therapy designation especially isn’t granted often, and we believe that this underscores the FDA’s recognition of the potential benefit of our treatment to address the significant unmet need for patients with moderate to severe Congenital Ichthyosis, who have very limited therapeutic options.”

“In our studies to date, Timber’s patented IPEGTM delivery system has demonstrated that it may result in substantially less systemic exposure to isotretinoin compared to oral retinoids. This will enable our topical formulation to deliver isotretinoin directly to the target skin, potentially providing efficacy and relief to patients while mitigating systemic toxicity. We were very excited to kick off the pivotal Phase 3 ASCEND clinical trial in June, which has been designed for a larger patient group to be studied over a longer time frame. Our clinical team is also expected to present further analysis of the compelling Phase 2b data at additional medical conferences both here and abroad in the coming months. Timber ended the quarter with approximately $8.3 million in cash and subsequently completed an $8 million financing in August,” concluded Mr. Koconis.

Recent Highlights

• On June 23, 2022, Timber announced that it had enrolled the first patients in its Phase 3 ASCEND clinical trial evaluating its lead asset, TMB-001, a topical isotretinoin formulated using Timber's patented IPEGTM delivery system, for the treatment of X-linked recessive ichthyosis (XRI) and autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis lamellar ichthyosis (ARCI-LI). The pivotal trial expected to enroll more than 140 patients with moderate to severe Congenital Ichthyosis at leading research centers in the U.S., Canada, Italy, France, and Germany.
• In May 2022, Timber received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for TMB-001. Breakthrough Therapy designation is a process designed to expedite the development and review of drugs that are intended to treat serious or life-threatening conditions and that have demonstrated substantial improvement over available therapy on a clinically significant endpoint in preliminary clinical evidence.
• In April 2022, Timber announced that FDA granted Fast Track designation to TMB-001. Fast Track status facilitates the development and expedites the review of drugs that treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need.
• Results from the previously completed Phase 2b CONTROL study that demonstrated clinically meaningful efficacy with a favorable safety profile for TMB-001 were recently published on-line pre-proof in the world renowned, peer-reviewed Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
• Timber expects to present additional analysis of its study data on TMB-001 at several U.S. and international medical conferences in the coming months.
• Timber recognized no revenue in the second quarter of 2022 compared to revenue of $388,819 for the second quarter of 2021. First the first six months of 2022, Timber recognized revenue of $83,177 in the 2022 period and $429,553 in the 2021 period. Revenue for all periods consisted of reimbursements from achieving certain clinical milestones in the development of TMB-001, part of a $1.5 million grant from the FDA’s Orphan Products Clinical Trials Grants Program.
• Timber ended the second quarter with approximately $8.3 million in cash and 63.75 common shares outstanding. On August 8, 2022, Timber completed an $8 million public offering consisting of common shares and warrants.

For Timber’s complete financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, see the Company’s Quarterly Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2022.

About Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of treatments for rare and orphan dermatologic diseases. The Company's investigational therapies have proven mechanisms-of-action backed by decades of clinical experience and well-established CMC (chemistry, manufacturing and control) and safety profiles. The Company is initially focused on developing non-systemic treatments for rare dermatologic diseases including congenital ichthyosis (CI), and other sclerotic skin diseases. For more information, visit www.timberpharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended, including those relating to the Company's product development, clinical and regulatory timelines, market opportunity, competitive position, intellectual property rights, possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, potential growth opportunities and other statements that are predictive in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate and management's current beliefs and assumptions.

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For more information, contact:

Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
John Koconis
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
jkoconis@timberpharma.com

Investor Relations:
Stephanie Prince
PCG Advisory
(646) 863-6341
sprince@pcgadvisory.com

Media Relations:
Adam Daley
Berry & Company Public Relations
(212) 253-8881
adaley@berrypr.com

Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		June 30,				December 31,
		2022				2021
			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash		$	8,273,728			$	16,808,539
Prepaid research and development			767,650				66,217
Other current assets			237,158				244,021
Total current assets			9,278,536				17,118,777
Deposits			127,534				127,534
Property and equipment, net			20,531				16,377
Right of use asset			482,986				638,786
Total assets		$	9,909,587			$	17,901,474
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	420,353			$	953,349
Accrued expenses			1,408,968				850,557
Lease liability, current portion			341,308				332,817
Short-term milestone payable due to Patagonia Pharmaceuticals LLC			2,250,000				—
Redeemable Series A preferred stock under redemption			2,151,675				2,055,348
Total current liabilities			6,572,304				4,192,071
Note payable			—				37,772
Lease liability			163,985				331,152
Long-term milestone payable due to Patagonia Pharmaceuticals LLC			1,750,000				—
Other liabilities			73,683				73,683
Total liabilities			8,559,972				4,634,678
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $0.001; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 63,753,834 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022, and 63,619,140 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021			63,754				63,619
Additional paid-in capital			42,739,793				42,087,719
Accumulated deficit			(41,453,932	)			(28,884,542	)
Total stockholders' equity			1,349,615				13,266,796
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	9,909,587			$	17,901,474

Timber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
		Three months ended June 30,								Six months ended June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
			(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Grant revenue		$	—			$	134,927			$	83,177			$	175,661
Milestone revenue			—				253,892				—				253,892
Total revenue			—				388,819				83,177				429,553
Operating costs and expenses
Research and development			3,891,500				1,800,100				5,410,459				2,649,618
Research and Development - Milestone expense for Patagonia Pharmaceuticals LLC			4,000,000				—				4,000,000				—
Selling, general and administrative			1,512,343				1,556,012				3,214,738				2,621,401
Total operating expenses			9,403,843				3,356,112				12,625,197				5,271,019
Loss from operations			(9,403,843	)			(2,967,293	)			(12,542,020	)			(4,841,466	)
Other income (expense)
Interest expense			(42,077	)			—				(96,328	)			—
Other income			—				—				75,000				—
Forgiveness of PPP loan			—				—				37,772				—
(Loss) gain on foreign currency exchange			(50,076	)			1,090				(43,814	)			1,003
Total other income (expense)			(92,153	)			1,090				(27,370	)			1,003
Provision for income taxes			—				—				—				—
Net loss			(9,495,996	)			(2,966,203	)			(12,569,390	)			(4,840,463	)
Dividends on Series A preferred stock			—				(36,286	)			—				(72,173	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders		$	(9,495,996	)		$	(3,002,489	)		$	(12,569,390	)		$	(4,912,636	)
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.08	)		$	(0.20	)		$	(0.14	)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding			63,731,582				36,659,685				63,684,906				35,872,780

FAQ

What are the key milestones announced by Timber Pharmaceuticals on August 11, 2022?

Timber announced the enrollment of the first patients in its Phase 3 ASCEND clinical trial for TMB-001 and received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA.

What is the current status of Timber's lead asset TMB-001?

TMB-001 is undergoing a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for the treatment of Congenital Ichthyosis with the first patients enrolled in June 2022.

How much revenue did Timber Pharmaceuticals report in Q2 2022?

Timber reported no revenue for Q2 2022, a decline from $388,819 reported in Q2 2021.

What financial position does Timber Pharmaceuticals hold as of August 2022?

Timber ended Q2 2022 with approximately $8.3 million in cash and completed an $8 million financing in August 2022.