PUR1900 (Pulmazole) on track for Phase 2 study start in Q1 2023
PUR3100 Phase 1 study top line data anticipated in early Q1 2023
$40.7 million in cash and cash equivalents at end of Q3 2022
LEXINGTON, Mass., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulmatrix, Inc. (NASDAQ: PULM), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative inhaled therapies to address serious disease using its patented iSPERSE™ technology, today announced third quarter financial results for 2022 and provided a corporate update related to its development programs.
Ted Raad, Chief Executive Officer of Pulmatrix commented, "In this quarter we have advanced both PUR3100 and PUR1900 towards important data catalysts. We completed patient dosing for PUR3100, our orally inhaled dihydroergotamine (DHE) being developed for the treatment of acute migraine, in a Phase 1 study with data expected to be released in early Q1 2023. In addition to safety and tolerability, the study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics of PUR3100 compared to intravenous DHE. This will allow us to better understand the potential efficacy and tolerability profile of PUR3100, which we believe could be beneficial to patients suffering from acute migraine. We also commenced study start-up activities for the PUR1900 Phase 2 study and remain on track to initiate patient dosing in the first quarter of 2023. PUR1900 has the potential to be the first approved therapy for the treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) in patients with asthma."
Third Quarter 2022 and Recent Program Highlights
PUR1900 in development for ABPA
PUR3100 in development for acute migraine
PUR1800 in development for Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)
Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Revenues increased $0.8 million to $1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in revenue was due to $1.9 million in revenue in the three months ended September 30, 2022 for the PUR1900 program related to the Cipla Agreement compared to no revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This was partially offset by no revenues in the three months ended September 30, 2022 for the PUR1800 program compared to $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, research and development expenses increased $1.3 million to $5.3 million compared to $4.0 million for the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased spending of $1.5 million in clinical costs related to the PUR1900 program, $0.6 million in employment costs and $0.2 million in facility costs. This amount was partially offset by a $1.0 million decrease in non-clinical and clinical costs related to the PUR1800 program.
General and administrative expenses were unchanged at $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021.
During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company sold 252,013 shares of its common stock at a weighted-average price of approximately $5.70 per share, for net proceeds of approximately $1.4 million, under the At-The-Market Sales Agreement established with H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC in May 2021.
Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2022 was $40.7 million. As of November 10, 2022, Pulmatrix expects its existing cash and cash equivalents will enable it to fund operating expenses and capital expenditure into the second quarter of 2024.
PULMATRIX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
September 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
40,683
$
53,840
Restricted cash
153
-
Accounts receivable
476
67
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,913
871
Total current assets
43,225
54,778
Property and equipment, net
265
321
Operating lease right-of-use asset
1,060
2,093
Long-term restricted cash
1,472
1,625
Other long-term assets
428
-
Total assets
$
46,450
$
58,817
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
1,155
839
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
2,748
1,233
Operating lease liability
1,281
1,431
Deferred revenue
1,140
939
Total current liabilities
6,324
4,442
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
5,080
6,069
Operating lease liability, net of current portion
-
857
Total liabilities
11,404
11,368
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value — 500,000 shares authorized;
6,746 shares designated Series A convertible preferred stock; no
and 1,830 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022
and December 31, 2021, respectively
-
1,081
Common stock, $0.0001 par value — 200,000,000 shares authorized;
3,639,185 and 3,222,037 shares issued and outstanding at September
30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
-
-
Additional paid-in capital
304,306
301,008
Accumulated deficit
(269,260)
(254,640)
Total stockholders' equity
35,046
47,449
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
46,450
$
58,817
PULMATRIX, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Revenues
$
1,872
$
1,069
$
4,363
$
4,713
Operating expenses:
Research and development
5,287
4,026
13,773
12,423
General and administrative
1,685
1,656
5,212
4,837
Goodwill impairment
-
3,577
-
3,577
Total operating expenses
6,972
9,259
18,985
20,837
Loss from operations
(5,100)
(8,190)
(14,622)
(16,124)
Other income (expense), net:
Interest income
102
1
118
6
Other (expense) income, net
(54)
5
(116)
(22)
Total other income (expense), net
48
6
2
(16)
Net loss
$
(5,052)
$
(8,184)
$
(14,620)
$
(16,140)
Net loss per share attributable to
common stockholders –basic and diluted
$
(1.45)
$
(2.91)
$
(4.32)
$
(6.08)
Weighted average common shares outstanding –
basic and diluted
3,478,157
2,812,454
3,383,171
2,654,099
About Pulmatrix, Inc.
Pulmatrix is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative inhaled therapies to address serious pulmonary and non-pulmonary disease using its patented iSPERSE™ technology. The Company's proprietary product pipeline includes treatments for serious lung diseases, such as allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ("ABPA"), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ("COPD"), and neurologic disorders such as acute migraine. Pulmatrix's product candidates are based on its proprietary engineered dry powder delivery platform, iSPERSE™, which seeks to improve therapeutic delivery to the lungs by maximizing local concentrations and reducing systemic side effects to improve patient outcomes.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Timothy McCarthy, CFA
917-679-9282
tim@lifesciadvisors.com
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