Vivani Medical Reports Second Quarter Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- Vivani has completed the production of clinical trial materials for its lead therapeutic candidate, NPM-119
- The company has submitted an IND application for NPM-119 and intends to proceed with its Phase 2 clinical study
- Vivani expects to commence enrollment in the study in the second half of 2023
- Interim data for the study is anticipated in the first half of 2024, with full results expected in the second half of 2024
- Vivani plans to move its headquarters to a new facility in Alameda, California
- The FDA has placed Vivani's IND application for NPM-119 on clinical hold
Vivani™ continues to advance its emerging portfolio of innovative, highly differentiated drug implants leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal™ subdermal implant technology designed to guarantee medication adherence and improve patient outcomes in the treatment of chronic diseases. Vivani’s lead therapeutic candidate, NPM-119, is a miniature, six-month, GLP-1 implant using NanoPortal technology.
“At Vivani, we are continuing our progression from a preclinical to clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. As planned, we have successfully completed the production of clinical trial materials and submitted our Investigational New Drug (IND) application for NPM-119 (exenatide implant) in July. Although we received verbal notification from the
Second Quarter Business Highlights
In early July 2023, Vivani successfully completed the manufacture of clinical supplies to support a proposed first-in-human (“FIH”) investigation of NPM-119 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. On July 14, 2023, the Company submitted an IND application to the FDA for the proposed NPM-119 FIH study also named LIBERATE-1.
On August 11, 2023, the FDA verbally notified Vivani that the agency was placing a clinical hold on Vivani’s IND application for the proposed LIBERATE-1 study and indicated its intention to subsequently provide an official clinical hold letter stating the reasons for the clinical hold. Vivani plans to engage with the FDA in order to lift the clinical hold and commence its planned clinical development of NPM-119. The Company expects to commence enrollment in LIBERATE-1 in the second half of 2023 subject to regulatory clearance. Assuming LIBERATE-1 commences as planned, the Company would anticipate the availability of interim LIBERATE-1 data in the first half of 2024 and full top-line results in the second half of 2024.
LIBERATE-1 is a randomized, 12-week investigation of the safety, tolerability and full pharmacokinetic profile of NPM-119 (GLP-1) implant in patients with type 2 diabetes. LIBERATE-1 will enroll patients who have been on a GLP-1 therapy which will be discontinued prior to receiving either NPM-119 or the active comparator Bydureon BCise® (exenatide extended-release injectable suspension 2mg). LIBERATE-1 will also evaluate the treatment effects on glycemic control and weight and the inclusion of the active comparator is intended to explore the feasibility of an abbreviated 505(b)(2) approval pathway for NPM-119.
On July 6, 2023, Vivani changed its state of incorporation from the
In March 2023, Vivani announced the filing of a Registration Statement on Form S-1 with the
Moving forward, Vivani will focus on the further development of NPM-119 and its emerging pipeline of innovative, miniature, long-term drug implants to treat patients with chronic diseases. Vivani’s Biopharm Division has grown to approximately 35 full-time employees and its headquarters are currently in
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones and Events
The Company expects to commence enrollment of patients in LIBERATE-1, its Phase 2 trial of NPM-119 in patients with type 2 diabetes, in the second half of 2023 subject to regulatory clearance. Assuming LIBERATE-1 commences as planned, the Company would anticipate the availability of interim LIBERATE-1 data in the first half of 2024 and full top-line results in the second half of 2024.
Vivani expects Cortigent’s initial public offering to enable further advancement of its neuromodulation technology.
Vivani plans to move its corporate headquarters and operations to a new facility located in
Second Quarter ended June 30, 2023, Financial Results
Cash Balance: As of June 30, 2023, Vivani had cash and cash equivalents totaling
Research and development expense: Research and development expense increased by
General and administrative expense: General and administrative expense increased
Other income: Other income was impacted by the merger acquisition of cash which increased the Company’s interest income by
Net Loss: The net loss was
Year to Date June 30, 2023, Financial Results
Research and development expense: Research and development expense increased by
General and administrative expense: General and administrative expense increased
Other income: Other income was impacted by the merger acquisition of cash which increased the Company’s interest income to
Net Loss: The net loss was
About Vivani Medical, Inc.
Leveraging its proprietary NanoPortal™ platform, Vivani develops biopharmaceutical implants designed to deliver drug molecules steadily over extended periods of time with the goal of guaranteeing adherence, and potentially to improve tolerance to their medication. Vivani’s lead program NPM-119 is a miniaturized, 6-month GLP-1 implant under investigation for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes and is also under consideration for the treatment of obesity. NPM-119 is designed to provide patients with the opportunity to realize the full potential benefit of their medication by avoiding the challenges associated with the daily or weekly administration of orals and injectables. Medication non-adherence occurs when patients do not take their medication as prescribed. This affects an alarming number of patients, approximately
Vivani’s wholly owned subsidiary Cortigent, formed to continue the business of Second Sight, is developing targeted neurostimulation systems intended to help patients recover critical body functions. Investigational devices include Orion®, designed to provide artificial vision to people who are profoundly blind, and a new system intended to accelerate the recovery of arm and hand function in patients who are partially paralyzed due to stroke. The company has developed, manufactured, and marketed an implantable visual prosthetic device, Argus II®, that delivered meaningful visual perception to blind individuals. Vivani continues to assess strategic options for advancing Cortigent’s pioneering technology.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” and other similar expressions that in this press release, including statements regarding our business, products in development, including the therapeutic potential thereof, the planned development therefor, plans to address any requests from the FDA related to the agency’s clinical hold on the LIBERATE-1 trial, the initiation of LIBERATE-1 and reporting of trial results, our plans with respect to Cortigent and its proposed initial public offering, technology, strategy, cash position and financial runway. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, among others, risks related to the development and commercialization of our products, including NPM-119; delays and changes in the development of our products, including as a result of applicable laws, regulations and guidelines, potential delays in submitting and receiving regulatory clearance or approval to conduct our development activities, including our ability to address any requests from the FDA in related to LIBERATE-1 and to commence clinical development of NPM-119; risks related to the initiation, enrollment and conduct of our planned clinical trials and the results therefrom; our history of losses and our ability to access additional capital or otherwise fund our business; market conditions and the ability of Cortigent to complete its initial public offering. There may be additional risks that the Company considers immaterial, or which are unknown. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC filed on March 31, 2023, as updated by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of added information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
VIVANI MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (in thousands except per share data) |
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
32,486 |
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$ |
45,076 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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3,736 |
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2,452 |
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Total current assets |
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36,222 |
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47,528 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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1,075 |
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1,182 |
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Right-of-use assets |
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20,684 |
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779 |
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Restricted cash |
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1,366 |
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1,366 |
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Deposits and other assets |
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260 |
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275 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
59,607 |
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$ |
51,130 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
1,989 |
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$ |
1,177 |
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Accrued expenses |
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1,994 |
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2,358 |
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Litigation accrual |
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1,675 |
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1,675 |
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Accrued compensation expense |
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567 |
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657 |
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Current operating lease liabilities |
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861 |
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955 |
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Total current liabilities |
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7,086 |
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6,822 |
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Long term operating lease liabilities |
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20,127 |
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— |
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Total liabilities |
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27,213 |
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6,822 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none outstanding |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock, par value |
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5 |
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5 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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117,954 |
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117,054 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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65 |
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35 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(85,630 |
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(72,786 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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32,394 |
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44,308 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
59,607 |
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$ |
51,130 |
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VIVANI MEDICAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) |
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For the Three Months ended |
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For the Six Months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Research and development, net of grants |
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$ |
3,864 |
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$ |
3,203 |
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$ |
7,819 |
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$ |
5,883 |
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General and administrative |
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3,139 |
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884 |
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5,785 |
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2,112 |
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Total operating expenses |
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7,003 |
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4,087 |
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13,604 |
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7,995 |
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Loss from operations |
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(7,003 |
) |
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(4,087 |
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(13,604 |
) |
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(7,995 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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477 |
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(16 |
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760 |
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(33 |
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Net income/(loss) |
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$ |
(6,526 |
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$ |
(4,103 |
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$ |
(12,844 |
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$ |
(8,028 |
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Net income/(loss) per common share – basic |
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$ |
(0.13 |
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$ |
(0.11 |
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$ |
(0.25 |
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$ |
(0.22 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic |
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50,795 |
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36,880 |
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50,748 |
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36,819 |
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Company Contact:
Donald Dwyer
Chief Business Officer
info@vivani.com
(415) 506-8462
Investor Relations Contact:
Brigid A. Makes
Chief Financial Officer
investors@vivani.com
(415) 506-8462
Media Contact:
Sean Leous
ICR Westwicke
Sean.Leous@westwicke.com
(646) 866-4012
Source: Vivani Medical, Inc.
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