Chimerix Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results and Provides Operational Update
– ONC201 ACTION Study Progressing; Reiterate Interim OS Data Expected in 2025, Final OS Data Expected in 2026 –
– Phase 2 ONC201 Data Published in
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“Following strong clinical development in 2023, we remain very focused on advancing the ONC201 ACTION study, completing ONC206 dose escalation this year and strengthening our executive team as we prepare for potential commercialization of ONC201,” said
“During the fourth quarter, we were delighted to strengthen our Board of Directors with the addition of
ONC201
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The Phase 3 ACTION trial is currently enrolling patients at over 130 sites in 13 countries. The trial enrolls patients shortly after completion of front-line radiation therapy that is the standard of care. The study is designed to enroll 450 patients randomized 1:1:1 to receive ONC201 at one of two dosing frequencies or placebo. Participants are randomized to receive 625mg of ONC201 once per week (the Phase 2 dosing regimen), 625mg twice per week on two consecutive days or placebo. The dose will be scaled by body weight for patients <52.5kg. For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov
ONC206
ONC206 is a second generation ClpP agonist and DRD2 antagonist that has demonstrated monotherapy anti-cancer activity in pre-clinical models in primary CNS tumors and solid tumors outside of the CNS. Phase I dose escalation trials continue at the
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Chimerix’s balance sheet at December 31, 2023 included $204.5 million of capital available to fund operations, no debt, and approximately 88.9 million outstanding shares of common stock.
Chimerix reported a net loss of $18.2 million, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $21.0 million, or $0.24 per basic and diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2022.
Research and development expenses decreased to $15.6 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, compared to $19.3 million for the same period in 2022. This decrease was primarily driven by one-time costs associated with a reduction in force related to the TEMBEXA divestiture in the comparable 2022 period.
General and administrative expenses decreased to $5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $5.3 million for the same period in 2022.
Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Chimerix reported a net loss of $82.1 million, or $0.93 per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Chimerix recorded net income of $172.2 million, or $1.97 per basic and
Revenues for 2023 decreased to $0.3 million, compared to $33.8 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily related to deliveries under international TEMBEXA procurement agreements in the comparable 2022 period.
Research and development expenses decreased to $68.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $71.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
General and administrative expenses increased to $24.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $22.1 million for the year ended
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements include those relating to, among other things, enrollment and timing of data for the Phase 3 ACTION study, the results of dose escalation trials of ONC206, and the impact of recent changes to the Board of Directors and management team. Among the factors and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks related to the timing, completion and outcome of the Phase 3 ACTION study of ONC201; risks associated with repeating positive results obtained in prior preclinical or clinical studies in future studies; risks related to the clinical development of ONC206; and additional risks set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 27,661 | $ | 25,842 | ||||||
| Short-term investments, available-for-sale | 155,174 | 191,492 | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 4 | 1,040 | ||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,271 | 9,764 | ||||||||
| Total current assets | 189,110 | 228,138 | ||||||||
| Long-term investments | 21,657 | 48,626 | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 224 | 227 | ||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,482 | 1,964 | ||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 301 | 386 | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 212,774 | $ | 279,341 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,851 | $ | 3,034 | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 15,592 | 17,381 | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 18,443 | 20,415 | ||||||||
| Loan Fees | 125 | 250 | ||||||||
| Lease-related obligations | 1,177 | 1,819 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | 19,745 | 22,484 | ||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||||
| Preferred stock, |
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| 2022; no shares issued and outstanding as of |
- | - | ||||||||
| Common stock, |
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| 2022; 88,929,300 and 88,054,127 shares issued and outstanding as of |
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| and 2022, respectively | 89 | 88 | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 988,457 | 970,535 | ||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), net | 7 | (337 | ) | |||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (795,524 | ) | (713,429 | ) | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 193,029 | 256,857 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 212,774 | $ | 279,341 | ||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended |
Years Ended |
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Procurement revenue | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 31,971 | |||||||||||
| Contract and grant revenue | 4 | 439 | 275 | 942 | |||||||||||||||
| Licensing revenue | - | - | 49 | 536 | |||||||||||||||
| Royalty revenue | - | 375 | - | 375 | |||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 4 | 814 | 324 | 33,824 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | - | - | - | 447 | |||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | 4 | 814 | 324 | 33,377 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 15,644 | 19,281 | 68,788 | 71,631 | |||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,170 | 5,347 | 24,601 | 22,132 | |||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 20,814 | 24,628 | 93,389 | 93,763 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (20,810 | ) | (23,814 | ) | (93,065 | ) | (60,386 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other income: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income and other, net | 2,649 | 2,737 | 10,970 | 2,919 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on sale of business, net | - | - | - | 229,670 | |||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (18,161 | ) | (21,077 | ) | (82,095 | ) | 172,203 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | - | (117 | ) | - | 36 | ||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (18,161 | ) | (20,960 | ) | (82,095 | ) | 172,167 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized income (loss) on investments, net | 632 | (300 | ) | 344 | (316 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (17,529 | ) | $ | (21,260 | ) | $ | (81,751 | ) | $ | 171,851 | ||||||||
| Per share information: | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income, basic | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.93 | ) | $ | 1.97 | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income, diluted | $ | (0.20 | ) | $ | (0.24 | ) | $ | (0.93 | ) | $ | 1.94 | ||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic | 88,910,300 | 88,049,138 | 88,604,026 | 87,555,110 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted | 88,910,300 | 88,049,138 | 88,604,026 | 88,776,147 | |||||||||||||||
Source: Chimerix, Inc.