2seventy bio Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Recent Operational Progress
- Strong financial performance with $56M U.S. commercial revenue in Q4 and $358M for the full year 2023
- Cash position of $221.8M at the end of the quarter, extending cash runway beyond 2027
- Challenges in Q4 due to competition, but potential growth expected with upcoming milestones like the ODAC meeting on March 15, 2024
- Strategic focus on Abecma highlighted, including collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb and positive clinical outcomes from KarMMa-3 and KarMMa-2 studies
- Decline in Q4 sales attributed to competitive pressures from other BCMA-targeted therapies
- Net loss of $56.8M for Q4 and $217.6M for the full year 2023
- Reduction in total revenues for Q4 compared to the same period in 2022
- Ongoing challenges in restoring growth for Abecma despite strategic efforts
Insights
The strategic reorientation of 2seventy bio, Inc. towards an Abecma-focused company, coupled with the planned asset sale to Regeneron, represents a significant shift in the company's business model. This pivot to specialize in a single, high-potential product could streamline operations and reduce costs, as evidenced by the projected annual savings of $150 million in 2024 and $200 million in 2025. The extended cash runway beyond 2027 suggests improved financial stability, which may appeal to investors seeking long-term growth potential.
However, the competitive landscape in BCMA-targeted therapies is a concern. The decline in Abecma's Q4 revenue due to competition highlights the challenges faced. The upcoming FDA advisory committee meeting to review the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Abecma is critical. Success here could expand its label and market share, potentially revitalizing sales and providing a competitive edge. Investors should monitor the outcome of this meeting closely, as it could significantly impact the company's stock performance.
2seventy bio's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023 show a mixed picture. While total revenues increased year-over-year, reaching $100.4 million compared to $91.5 million, there was a notable dip in Q4 revenues to $10.7 million from $56.2 million in the same quarter the previous year. This drop is indicative of the competitive pressures the company faces. The net loss widening in Q4 to $56.8 million from $23.1 million year-over-year could raise concerns among investors about the company's profitability in the short term.
Nevertheless, the reduction in research and development expenses and the anticipated savings from corporate restructuring could improve the company's financial health in the long run. Investors should evaluate the potential for cost savings against the risks associated with narrowing the company's focus to a single product line when considering the stock's future performance.
The clinical data presented for Abecma at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting holds promise, with a 51% reduction in risk of disease progression or death and a complete response rate of 44% in the KarMMa-3 study. These results are significant when considering the high unmet need for effective treatments in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The positive safety profile, with no new safety signals, is also encouraging. For stakeholders in the medical community and potential investors, the outcome of the upcoming ODAC meeting is pivotal. An expanded label could position Abecma as a key player in the treatment landscape for multiple myeloma, potentially leading to increased market share and revenue growth for 2seventy bio.
New strategic path forward as Abecma-focused company announced in January 2024; on track to close Asset Sale of R&D pipeline to Regeneron in the first half of 2024
Abecma generated
Ended quarter with
Conference call today at 8:00 AM ET
“In the past weeks and months, 2seventy has made significant changes to our business and cost structure designed to optimize our ability to unlock value for Abecma,” said Chip Baird, incoming CEO. “While Abecma experienced continued competitive headwinds in the fourth quarter, we and our partners at Bristol Myers Squibb are approaching critical milestones that we believe will shift Abecma back to growth, including the upcoming ODAC meeting next week to review our sBLA for Abecma in earlier lines. Given the strength of the KarMMa-3 data, which was presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition last year, and the positive response from regulators in other geographies, we have confidence in the outcome of the ODAC meeting and potential for approval in the third line setting. With the potential for this expanded label and continuing commercial execution, in addition to the ongoing KarMMa-9 study in newly-diagnosed patients with inadequate response to transplant, we have confidence in Abecma’s role as an important treatment option for patients living with multiple myeloma.”
ABECMA COMMERCIAL AND REGULATORY HIGHLIGHTS
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Fourth quarter Abecma
U.S. revenues, as reported by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), were . The decline in fourth quarter sales was due to ongoing competition from other BCMA-targeted therapies. We anticipate that commercial performance for the first part of 2024 will continue to be impacted by competitive dynamics until the potential expansion of the label to the third-line (3L) setting.$56 million - In order to restore growth in Abecma, we and BMS are focused on progressing into earlier lines of therapy, rapidly expanding the site footprint and competitively differentiating Abecma’s safety and efficacy profile with real-world data.
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The supplemental biologic license application (sBLA) for Abecma based on the KarMMa-3 clinical study will be reviewed at a meeting of the
U.S. FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) on March 15, 2024. If approved, this would expand the Abecma label into the larger 3L setting. - We and BMS are prepared to meet the anticipated increased demand based on the larger eligible patient population and anticipate continuing to deliver Abecma consistently, on-time and in-spec.
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We and BMS share equally in all profits and losses related to development, manufacturing, and commercialization of Abecma in the
U.S. We reported collaborative arrangement revenue of related to our collaboration with BMS for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and collaborative arrangement revenue of$2.0 million related to our collaboration with BMS for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023.$50.0 million
ABECMA CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS
- At the 65th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition in December 2023, we and BMS presented data from the KarMMa-3 and KarMMa-2, cohort 2c studies of Abecma.
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In KarMMa-3, with a median follow-up of more than 30 months, Abecma maintained a
51% reduction in risk of disease progression or death with median PFS of 13.8 months compared with 4.4 months for standard regimens in triple class exposed and refractory patients exposed to 2-4 prior lines of therapy.-
Responses were significantly improved with Abecma and continued to deepen over time with a complete response rate of
44% vs.5% for standard regimens with consistent benefit observed across subgroups. -
In the KarMMa-3 study, the well-established safety profile of Abecma remained consistent with generally predictable and mostly low-grade occurrences of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity. There were no new CRS or iiNT events with ide-cel since the interim analysis and no parkinsonism or Guillain-Barré syndrome were reported.
- No secondary primary malignancies of T-cell origin were reported in the ide-cel arm.
- No new safety signals.
- The Patient Related Outcomes in KarMMa-3 demonstrated clinically meaningful Health Related Quality of Life benefits, including key multiple myeloma symptoms and functioning domains, with a single infusion of Abecma treatment compared with standard regimens treatment in patients with triple class exposed relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.
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Responses were significantly improved with Abecma and continued to deepen over time with a complete response rate of
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In KarMMa-2, cohort 2c in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, Abecma demonstrated deep and durable responses with a
77% complete response rate and median PFS not reached with no new safety signals with extended follow-up from the KarMMa-2 study.- The KarMMa-2, cohort 2c study has a similar patient population and study design to the registration-enabling KarMMa-9 study which is currently enrolling patients.
CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING
- In January 2024, we announced a strategic realignment of our business to focus solely on Abecma. In connection with our strategic re-alignment, we entered into an asset purchase agreement with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Regeneron) to sell our oncology and autoimmune research and development programs, clinical manufacturing capabilities, and related platform technologies (the Asset Sale). The Asset Sale continues to be on track for closing in the first half of 2024.
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These changes are expected to yield annual savings of approximately
in 2024 and approximately$150 million in 2025, inclusive of one-time cash restructuring costs of approximately$200 million - 10 million.$8 - We expect to have extended cash runway beyond 2027.
UPCOMING ANTICIPATED MILESTONES
- FDA decision on the sBLA for Abecma in 3L multiple myeloma is anticipated following the ODAC meeting on March 15, 2024
- Close of the Asset Sale to Regeneron expected in the first half of 2024
SELECT FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS
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Total revenues were
for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$10.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Total revenues were$56.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$100.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.$91.5 million -
Research and development expenses were
for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$51.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Research and development expenses were$60.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$230.8 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.$248.7 million -
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$16.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Selling, general and administrative expenses were$18.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$69.4 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.$79.5 million -
Net loss was
for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$56.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Net loss was$23.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, compared to$217.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022.$254.2 million
Conference Call Information
2seventy bio will host a conference call and live webcast today, March 5, at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and recent business highlights. To join the live conference call, please register at: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI1f96356c45184868a0cde91b2864ffd8. Upon registering, each participant will be provided with call details and access codes. The live webcast may be accessed by visiting the event link at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/3ob85kez/.
A replay of the webcast may be accessed from the “News and Events” page in the Investors and Media section of our website at https://ir.2seventybio.com/ and will be available for 30 days following the event.
ABECMA
ABECMA (idecabtagene vicleucel) is a B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
BOXED WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME, NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES, HLH/MAS, AND PROLONGED CYTOPENIA
- Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients following treatment with ABECMA. Do not administer ABECMA to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Treat severe or life-threatening CRS with tocilizumab or tocilizumab and corticosteroids.
- Neurologic Toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with ABECMA, including concurrently with CRS, after CRS resolution, or in the absence of CRS. Monitor for neurologic events after treatment with ABECMA. Provide supportive care and/or corticosteroids as needed.
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (HLH/MAS) including fatal and life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients following treatment with ABECMA. HLH/MAS can occur with CRS or neurologic toxicities.
- Prolonged Cytopenia with bleeding and infection, including fatal outcomes following stem cell transplantation for hematopoietic recovery, occurred following treatment with ABECMA.
- ABECMA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the ABECMA REMS.
Warnings and Precautions:
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS): CRS, including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with ABECMA in
Identify CRS based on clinical presentation. Evaluate for and treat other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension. CRS has been reported to be associated with findings of HLH/MAS, and the physiology of the syndromes may overlap. In patients with progressive symptoms of CRS or refractory CRS despite treatment, evaluate for evidence of HLH/MAS.
Fifty four percent (68/127) of patients received tocilizumab (single dose:
Monitor patients at least daily for 7 days following ABECMA infusion at the REMS-certified healthcare facility for signs or symptoms of CRS and monitor patients for signs or symptoms of CRS for at least 4 weeks after ABECMA infusion. At the first sign of CRS, institute treatment with supportive care, tocilizumab and/or corticosteroids as indicated.
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time.
Neurologic Toxicities: Neurologic toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with ABECMA in
Monitor patients at least daily for 7 days following ABECMA infusion at the REMS-certified healthcare facility for signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicities and monitor patients for signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicities for at least 4 weeks after ABECMA infusion and treat promptly. Rule out other causes of neurologic symptoms. Neurologic toxicity should be managed with supportive care and/or corticosteroids as needed.
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms occur at any time.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS): HLH/MAS occurred in
ABECMA REMS: Due to the risk of CRS and neurologic toxicities, ABECMA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the ABECMA REMS. Further information is available at www.AbecmaREMS.com or 1-888-423-5436.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Allergic reactions may occur with the infusion of ABECMA. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may be due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in ABECMA.
Infections: ABECMA should not be administered to patients with active infections or inflammatory disorders. Severe, life-threatening, or fatal infections occurred in patients after ABECMA infusion. Infections (all grades) occurred in
Febrile neutropenia was observed in
Viral Reactivation: CMV infection resulting in pneumonia and death has occurred following ABECMA administration. Monitor and treat for CMV reactivation in accordance with clinical guidelines. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against plasma cells. Perform screening for CMV, HBV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing.
Prolonged Cytopenias: In the clinical study,
Three patients underwent stem cell therapy for hematopoietic reconstitution due to prolonged cytopenia. Two of the three patients died from complications of prolonged cytopenia. Monitor blood counts prior to and after ABECMA infusion. Manage cytopenia with myeloid growth factor and blood product transfusion support.
Hypogammaglobulinemia: Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported as an adverse event in
Monitor immunoglobulin levels after treatment with ABECMA and administer IVIG for IgG <400 mg/dl. Manage appropriately per local institutional guidelines, including infection precautions and antibiotic or antiviral prophylaxis.
The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or after ABECMA treatment has not been studied. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during ABECMA treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with ABECMA.
Secondary Malignancies: Patients treated with ABECMA may develop secondary malignancies. Monitor life-long for secondary malignancies. If a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-888-805-4555 to obtain instructions on patient samples to collect for testing of secondary malignancy of T cell origin.
Effects on Ability to Drive and Operate Machinery: Due to the potential for neurologic events, patients receiving ABECMA are at risk for altered or decreased consciousness or coordination in the 8 weeks following ABECMA infusion. Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities, such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery, during this initial period.
Adverse Reactions: The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions include CRS, infections – pathogen unspecified, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, hypogammaglobulinemia, diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infection, nausea, viral infections, encephalopathy, edema, pyrexia, cough, headache, and decreased appetite.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
About Bristol Myers Squibb and 2seventy bio
Abecma is being jointly developed and commercialized in the
About 2seventy bio
Our name, 2seventy bio, reflects why we do what we do - TIME. Cancer rips time away, and our goal is to work at the maximum speed of translating human thought into action – 270 miles per hour – to give the people we serve more time. With a deep understanding of the human body’s immune response to tumor cells and how to translate cell therapies into practice, we’re applying this knowledge to deliver the first FDA-approved CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma. We are focused on delivering therapies that are designed with the goal to “think” smarter and faster than the disease. Importantly, we remain focused on accomplishing these goals by staying genuine and authentic to our “why” and keeping our people and culture top of mind every day.
For more information, visit www.2seventybio.com.
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2seventy bio is a trademark of 2seventy bio, Inc.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. These statements include, but are not limited to: statements about our plans, strategies, timelines and expectations with respect to the regulatory approval of ABECMA (ide-cel) in additional indications and in earlier line settings; statements regarding expected ABECMA
2seventy bio, Inc. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands, except per share data) |
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For the three months ended December 31, |
For the twelve months ended December 31, |
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2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
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Revenue: | ||||||||||||
Service revenue | 3,348 |
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41,126 |
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24,144 |
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55,489 |
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Collaborative arrangement revenue | 7,336 |
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13,933 |
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71,601 |
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32,358 |
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Royalty and other revenue | - |
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1,118 |
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4,642 |
|
3,649 |
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Total revenues | 10,684 |
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56,177 |
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100,387 |
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91,496 |
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Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 51,217 |
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60,144 |
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230,758 |
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248,735 |
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Cost of manufacturing for commercial collaboration | 3,147 |
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4,019 |
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14,819 |
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14,851 |
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Selling, general and administrative | 16,201 |
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18,701 |
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69,414 |
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79,450 |
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Share of collaboration loss | - |
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- |
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- |
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9,642 |
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Restructuring expenses | - |
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- |
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8,614 |
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- |
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Cost of royalty and other revenue | - |
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474 |
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2,099 |
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1,726 |
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Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 55 |
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51 |
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235 |
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232 |
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Goodwill impairment charge | - |
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- |
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12,056 |
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- |
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Total operating expenses | 70,620 |
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83,389 |
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337,995 |
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354,636 |
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Loss from operations | (59,936 |
) |
(27,212 |
) |
(237,608 |
) |
(263,140 |
) |
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Interest income, net | 3,648 |
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1,491 |
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12,413 |
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2,932 |
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Other (expense) income, net | (534 |
) |
2,578 |
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7,625 |
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6,055 |
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Loss before income taxes | (56,822 |
) |
(23,143 |
) |
(217,570 |
) |
(254,153 |
) |
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Income tax (expense) benefit | - |
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- |
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- |
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- |
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Net loss | (56,822 |
) |
(23,143 |
) |
(217,570 |
) |
(254,153 |
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Net loss per share - basic and diluted | (1.11 |
) |
(0.60 |
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(4.42 |
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(7.13 |
) |
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Weighted-average number of common shares used in computing net loss per share - basic and diluted | 51,383 |
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38,679 |
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49,276 |
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35,637 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data |
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(unaudited) |
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(in thousands) |
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As of December 31, 2023 |
As of December 31, 2022 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities | $ |
221,805 |
$ |
267,684 |
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Total assets |
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565,426 |
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656,665 |
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Total liabilities |
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310,126 |
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346,199 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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255,300 |
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310,466 |
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