On August 10, 2020 UroGen Pharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: URGN), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building and commercializing novel solutions that treat specialty cancers and urologic diseases, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 and provided an overview of the Company’s recent developments (Press release, UroGen Pharma, AUG 10, 2020, View Source [SID1234563275]).

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"The second quarter of 2020 has proved to be the most transformational time for UroGen, marked by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Jelmyto for patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer and our successful transition to a commercial-stage company. Despite global challenges and uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the innovative solutions developed by our team have led to strong launch execution; a testament to our commitment to advancing this important medicine for patients in need of better options," said Liz Barrett, President and Chief Executive Officer of UroGen. "In addition to continuing our commercialization efforts of Jelmyto, we are on track to start our planned Phase 3 pivotal study of UGN-102 in patients with low-grade intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer by the end of this year."

Recent Highlights and Upcoming Milestones

Jelmyto (mitomycin) for pyelocalyceal solution, formerly known as UGN-101, for adult patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC)

On April 15, 2020, the U.S. FDA granted approval of Jelmyto for the treatment of adult patients with LG-UTUC. Jelmyto is the first and only FDA approved non-surgical treatment option for patients with LG-UTUC.

UroGen successfully commenced the commercial launch of Jelmyto on June 1, 2020.

The commercial team continues to utilize innovative solutions, such as its virtual platform, to effectively engage health care professionals and patients in this unprecedented environment.

To date, approximately 100 sites have been activated, which means they have completed their internal processes and have treated or are ready to treat patients.

Multiple treatments have been successfully reimbursed – both in the hospital and community setting – and the Company has submitted both our C-Code and J-Code applications and continues to expect receipt of a C-Code by October 2020 and a J-Code in January 2021.

UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution for patients with low-grade intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (LG-IR-NMIBC)

UroGen announced the presentation of positive interim data from the investigational agent UGN-102 Phase 2b OPTIMA II trial in patients with LG-IR-NMIBC, which was accepted for the 2020 AUA Annual Meeting, published as a supplement to the April 2020 issue of The Journal of Urology, and presented as part of the AUA Virtual Experience.

The trial results demonstrated that 65% (41/63) of patients treated with UGN-102 achieved a complete response (CR) three months after the start of therapy.

In this subset of patients, 97% (35/36) of patients (95% Confidence Interval), 86% (24/28) of patients and 85% (11/13) of patients who were present for evaluation at each timepoint, remained disease free at six, nine and 12 months following treatment initiation, respectively. Follow-up will continue until all patients have reached the 12-month time point.

The most common adverse events (≥ 10%) were reported as mild to moderate and include dysuria, hematuria, urinary frequency, fatigue, urgency and urinary tract infection.

The Company remains on track to initiate a pivotal UGN-102 Phase 3 trial by year end.

UGN-102 has the potential to provide a non-surgical treatment alternative for approximately 80,000 patients diagnosed with LG-IR-NMIBC in the United States. There are no drugs currently approved by the FDA as first-line treatment for LG-IR-NMIBC.

UGN-302 (combination of UGN-201 and zalifrelimab) for patients with high-grade non muscle invasive bladder cancer (HG NMIBC)

UGN-302 is the combination of UGN-201, a TLR7/8 agonist, and zalifrelimab, an anti-CTLA-4 antibody, and is initially targeting HG NMIBC.

Delivering the investigational combination intravesically has the potential to sidestep certain systemic side effects and adverse events associated with systemic CTLA-4 antibody administration.

In murine models, UGN-201, given sequentially with local anti-CTLA-4, increased survival.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results; 2020 Guidance

UroGen recorded net product sales of Jelmyto for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 of approximately $371,500.

As of June 30, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $151.6 million, excluding restricted cash.

Research and development expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 were $8.1 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $1.6 million. This compares to $10.0 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $2.0 million, for the same period in 2019. Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $24.7 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $3.5 million. This compares to $19.7 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $4.3 million, for the same period in 2019.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 were $24.0 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $5.5 million. This compares to $13.8 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $5.2 million, for the same period in 2019. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were $46.0 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $11.2 million. This compares to $26.5 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $10.3 million, for the same period in 2019.

UroGen reported a net loss of $31.3 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $1.44, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. This compares to $22.5 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $1.08, for the same period in 2019. UroGen reported a net loss of $69.1 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $3.22,for the six months ended June 30, 2020. This compares to $43.9 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $2.19, for the same period in 2019.

UroGen adjusted expense guidance down for 2020, driven by change in estimated non-cash share-based compensation expense for 2020. UroGen now expects 2020 total operating expenses in the range of $143 to $153 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $30 to $34 million, subject to market conditions. No other changes have occurred regarding our previously provided guidance for 2020.

Conference Call & Webcast Information

Members of UroGen’s management team will host a live conference call and webcast today at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to review the Company’s financial results and provide a general business update.

The live webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investors section of the Company’s website at View Source Please connect at least 15 minutes prior to the live webcast to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be needed to access the webcast. Alternatively, please call (855) 765-5685 (U.S.) or (615) 247-5916 (International) to listen to the live conference call. The conference ID number for the live call will be 9168696. An archive of the webcast will be available for two weeks on the Company’s website.About Jelmyto

Jelmyto (mitomycin) for pyelocalyceal solution, is a drug formulation of mitomycin indicated for the treatment of adult patients with low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (LG-UTUC). Utilizing the RTGel technology platform, UroGen’s proprietary sustained release, hydrogel-based formulation, Jelmyto is designed to enable longer exposure of urinary tract tissue to mitomycin, thereby enabling the treatment of tumors by non-surgical means. Jelmyto is delivered to patients using standard ureteral catheters or nephrostomy tube. The U.S. FDA previously granted Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Breakthrough Therapy Designations to Jelmyto for the treatment of LG-UTUC. On April 15, 2020, the FDA approved Jelmyto, making it the first drug approved for the treatment of LG-UTUC in adult patients.

About Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer (UTUC)

Urothelial cancer is the ninth most common cancer globally and the eighth most lethal neoplasm in men in the U.S. Between five percent and ten percent of primary urothelial cancers originate in the ureter or renal pelvis and are collectively referred to as upper tract urothelial cancers (UTUC). In the U.S., there are approximately 6,000 – 7,000 new or recurrent low-grade UTUC patients annually. Most cases are diagnosed in patients over 70 years old, and these older patients often face comorbidities. There are limited treatment options for UTUC, with the most common being endoscopic surgery or nephroureterectomy (removal of the entire kidney and ureter). These treatments can lead to a high rate of recurrence and relapse.

About UGN-102

UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution is an investigational drug formulation of mitomycin in Phase 2b development for the treatment of low-grade intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Utilizing the RTGel Technology Platform, UroGen’s proprietary sustained release, hydrogel-based formulation, UGN-102 is designed to enable longer exposure of bladder tissue to mitomycin, thereby enabling the treatment of tumors by non-surgical means. UGN-102 is delivered to patients using a standard urinary catheter. The Company completed enrollment in the Phase 2b OPTIMA II trial in September 2019 and intends to advance the program to a pivotal study to further investigate UGN-102 in the treatment of this condition.

About the Phase 2b OPTIMA II Trial

OPTIMA II (OPTimized Instillation of Mitomycin for Bladder Cancer Treatment) is an open-label, single-arm, multi-center Phase 2b clinical trial of investigational agent UGN-102 (mitomycin) for intravesical solution to evaluate its safety and efficacy in patients with low-grade non-muscle invasive bladder (LG NMIBC) cancer at intermediate risk of recurrence. Intermediate risk is defined as one or two of the following: multiple tumors, solitary tumor >3 cm, or recurrence (≥ 1 occurrence of LG NMIBC within one year of the current diagnosis).

On August 10, 2020 Galera Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing a pipeline of novel, proprietary therapeutics that have the potential to transform radiotherapy in cancer, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020, and provided business updates (Press release, Galera Therapeutics, AUG 10, 2020, View Source [SID1234563274]).

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"During the second quarter, we continued to advance the development of our small molecule superoxide dismutase mimetics in clinical trials evaluating their ability to address radiation toxicities and augment the anti-cancer efficacy of radiation," said Mel Sorensen, M.D., President and CEO of Galera. "We were pleased to announce the completion of enrollment in our randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, adaptive Phase 1b/2a trial of avasopasem manganese (GC4419) in combination with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). We expect to report topline data from that trial as well as initiate a Phase 1b/2a trial of GC4711 with SBRT in non-small cell lung cancer in the second half of this year. We also remain on track to complete enrollment of the Phase 3 ROMAN trial of avasopasem in the first half of next year and to report topline data from the ROMAN trial in the second half of 2021."

Second Quarter 2020 and Recent Corporate Highlights

In July, announced the completion of patient enrollment in the randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled, adaptive Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of avasopasem in combination with SBRT in patients with LAPC. Topline data from this trial are expected in the second half of this year.

In June, dosed the first patient in a Phase 2a multi-center trial in Europe assessing the safety of avasopasem in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) undergoing standard-of-care radiotherapy.

Continued enrollment in the Phase 2a clinical trial of avasopasem to evaluate its ability to reduce the incidence of radiation-induced esophagitis in patients with lung cancer.

In May, presented new data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) 2020 Virtual Scientific Program, which demonstrated statistically significant reductions by avasopasem on markers of chronic kidney disease due to concurrent cisplatin chemoradiation in a retrospective

analysis of the completed Phase 2b trial for the reduction of severe oral mucositis in patients with HNC. As a result, the assessment of these markers has been incorporated into the ROMAN Phase 3 trial.

In May, entered into an amendment to the royalty purchase agreement with Blackstone Life Sciences (Blackstone), which adds $37.5 million in additional funding to the existing $80 million royalty financing commitment that Blackstone (formerly Clarus Ventures) made in 2018. Under the updated agreement terms, Galera agreed to pay Blackstone up to a high single-digit percentage of future commercial royalties from the sales of avasopasem and GC4711 until the total royalty amount achieves an unchanged fixed single-digit multiple of the aggregate financing sum received, upon which the royalty terminates. As partial consideration for the amendment, Galera issued two warrants to Blackstone to purchase an aggregate of 550,661 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $13.62 per share, each of which will become exercisable upon the receipt by Galera of the applicable specified milestone payment.

In April, announced the appointment of Linda B. West to its Board of Directors. Ms. West most recently served as Vice President for DuPont Corporate Planning & Analyses, where she led the execution of transformational transactions.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

Research and development expenses were $13.8 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $9.5 million for the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily attributable to avasopasem development costs due to increased expenses in the Phase 3 ROMAN trial, additional clinical trials including the Phase 2a trial for the treatment of esophagitis in patients with lung cancer and the Phase 2a multi-center trial in Europe assessing the safety of avasopasem in patients with HNC, and costs associated with manufacturing scale-up activities. Employee-related costs also increased due to increased headcount and share-based compensation expense.

General and administrative expenses were $3.9 million in the second quarter of 2020, compared to $1.8 million for the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily the result of employee-related costs from increased headcount and share-based compensation expense, and increased insurance, professional fees and other operating costs as a result of becoming a public company.

Galera reported a net loss of $(18.7) million, or $(0.75) per share, for the second quarter of 2020, compared to a net loss of $(11.6) million, or $(45.30) per share, for the same period in 2019.

As of June 30, 2020, Galera had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $104.4 million. Galera expects that its existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, together with the expected payments from Blackstone in the amount of $57.5 million upon the achievement of certain clinical enrollment milestones in the ROMAN trial and the anti-cancer program in combination with SBRT under the amended royalty agreement, will enable Galera to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2022.

On August 10, 2020 Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGRX) ("Eagle" or the "Company") reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 (Press release, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, AUG 10, 2020, View Source [SID1234563273]).

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Business and Recent Highlights:

·Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") established unique Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System ("HCPCS") code, or J-code, for PEMFEXY (Pemetrexed for Injection, 10 mg), a branded alternative to ALIMTA effective October 1, 2020;

·Granted a supplement approval by U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for 500mg multiple-dose vial of PEMFEXY. The Company has initial market entry (equivalent to approximately a three-week supply of current ALIMTA utilization) on February 1, 2022, and a subsequent uncapped entry on April 1, 2022;

·The Company’s strategic collaboration partner, Tyme Technologies, Inc. ("Tyme"), announced that FDA granted Orphan Drug Designation for its lead product candidate, SM-88, a treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer;

·On August 7, 2020, the Company received a Complete Response Letter for its New Drug Application ("NDA") for RYANODEX for the treatment of exertional heat stroke ("EHS"); Eagle has decided that it will no longer pursue this indication;

·Received encouraging recent additional data for the Company’s fulvestrant product candidate, EA-114, for HR-positive advanced breast cancer; next steps are to meet with FDA to finalize clinical trial plans; product could potentially represent cornerstone of Eagle’s oncology franchise treating HR positive breast cancer patients;

·Favorable patent litigation decision issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware for Eagle and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. for BENDEKA upholding the asserted patent claims as valid and infringed by the defendants’ proposed Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA") products. Under this decision, defendants are enjoined from launching their ANDA products before 2031;

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·SymBio, the Company’s Japanese licensing partner, announced that it expects regulatory approval of its TREAKISYM Ready-to-Dilute ("RTD") formulation late this year. Eagle is entitled to receive a $5 million milestone payment upon approval of either TREAKISYM Ready-to-Dilute or TREAKISYM Rapid Infusion, as well as royalties and milestones that could total $10 to $25 million per year if SymBio first launches TREAKISYM RTD and then its Rapid Infusion product; and

·Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has not experienced significant disruptions to its supply chain to date, and believes it has sufficient supply chain inventory to continue manufacturing and to provide product without interruption consistent with its current business plan; the Company has experienced limited impacts on the timing of its pre-clinical programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the Company continues to monitor the ongoing pandemic and evaluate and evolve its business plans and response strategy thereto.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

·Total revenue for Q2 2020 was $41.9 million, compared to $56.7 million in Q2 2019, primarily reflecting lower product sales of BELRAPZO and BENDEKA, partially offset by higher product sales of RYANODEX.

·Net loss for Q2 2020 was $0.3 million, or ($0.02) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income for Q2 2019 of $6.7 million, or $0.49 per basic and $0.48 per diluted share.

·Adjusted non-GAAP net income for Q2 2020 was $8.0 million, or $0.59 per basic and $0.57 per diluted share, compared to adjusted non-GAAP net income for Q2 2019 of $11.8 million, or $0.86 per basic and $0.84 per diluted share.

·Cash and cash equivalents were $108.2 million, net accounts receivable was $46.8 million, and debt was $37.0 million as of June 30, 2020.

"We had an excellent start to the first half of the year, advancing our exciting pipeline of oncology and critical care products. Our ANDA and orphan drug exclusivity legal wins for BENDEKA, CMS’ decision to establish a separate J-Code and supplement approval for the 500mg dose for PEMFEXY, along with continued progress on our fulvestrant product candidate and the opportunity for vasopressin, supports the diversification and acceleration of Eagle’s earnings power," stated Scott Tarriff, Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Pharmaceuticals.

Gross margin was 69% during the second quarter of 2020, as compared to 62% in the second quarter of 2019. The expansion in gross margin in the second quarter of 2020 was driven by an increase in RYANODEX product sales, lower BENDEKA product sales in the period to the Company’s marketing partner, on which Eagle earns no profit, and the increase in BENDEKA royalty revenue.

R&D expense was $7.1 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2019. The change primarily resulted from a decrease in spending for vasopressin, partly offset by an increase in spending for the Company’s fulvestrant product candidate. Excluding stock-based compensation and other non-cash and non-recurring items, R&D expense during the second quarter of 2020 was $6.0 million.

SG&A expense in the second quarter of 2020 increased to $18.0 million compared to $17.2 million in the second quarter of 2019. The change primarily resulted from an increase in stock compensation expense, partially offset by decreases in T&E, trade show costs, and external legal expenses. Excluding stock-based compensation and other non-cash and non-recurring items, second quarter 2020 SG&A expense was $12.2 million.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $0.3 million, or ($0.02) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $6.7 million, or $0.49 per basic and $0.48 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2019.

Adjusted non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $8.0 million, or $0.59 per basic and $0.57 per diluted share, compared to adjusted non-GAAP net income of $11.8 million or $0.86 per basic and $0.84 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2019. For a full reconciliation of adjusted non-GAAP net income to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the tables at the end of this press release.

"We’re also pleased with our collaborations with Tyme, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and UPenn to advance important products. Furthermore, we have made progress on the study of RYANODEX for the treatment of brain damage secondary to Nerve Agent exposure, as we continue to pursue expanded indications. We have important work ahead in the second half of the year, regardless of EHS, and we will continue to identify opportunities that fulfill our strategic vision and bring innovative therapeutics to the patients who can benefit," concluded Tarriff.

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Total revenue for Q2 2020 was $41.9 million, as compared to $56.7 million for Q2 2019.

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Q2 2020 BELRAPZO product sales were $4.1 million, compared to $15.4 million in Q2 2019. Second quarter 2019 BELRAPZO revenue reflected wholesaler stocking occasioned by the June 2019 transition to the branded name.

Q2 2020 RYANODEX product sales were $4.7 million, compared to $2.9 million in Q2 2019.

2020 Expense Guidance

·As a result of COVID-related delays, with respect to our pre-clinical programs, we are lowering our previously reported 2020 R&D Non-GAAP expense guidance to $40 million-$44 million, as compared to $31 million in 2019.

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·SG&A spend in 2020, on a non-GAAP basis, is expected to be $61-$64 million, as compared to $56 million in 2019.

The guidance provided in this section represents forward-looking information, and actual results may vary. Please see the risks and assumptions referred to in the Forward-Looking Statements section of this press release.

Liquidity

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had $108.2 million in cash and cash equivalents plus $46.8 million in net accounts receivable, $35.7 million of which was due from Teva. The Company had $37.0 million in outstanding debt. Therefore, at June 30, 2020, the Company had net cash plus receivables of $118.0 million. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company repaid the full $110.0 million amount borrowed under its revolving credit facility.

In the second quarter of 2020, the Company repurchased $4.0 million of Eagle’s common stock as part of the share repurchase program. From August 2016 through June 30, 2020, the Company repurchased $176.9 million of its common stock.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Eagle management will host its second quarter 2020 conference call as follows:

Date Monday, August 10, 2020

Time 8:30 A.M. ET

Toll free (U.S.) 877-876-9173

International 785-424-1667

Webcast (live and replay) www.eagleus.com, under the "Investor + News" section

Participants should dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to ensure timely access.

A replay of the conference call will be available for one week after the call’s completion by dialing 800-839-4014 (US) or 402-220-2983 (International) and entering conference call ID EGRXQ220. The webcast will be archived for 30 days at the aforementioned URL.

On August 10, 2020 Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PIRS), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing novel biotherapeutics through its proprietary Anticalin technology platform for respiratory diseases, cancer, and other indications, reported financial results for the second quarter of 2020 ended June 30, 2020 and provided an update on the Company’s recent and future developments (Press release, Pieris Pharmaceuticals, AUG 10, 2020, View Source [SID1234563272]).

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"We look forward to beginning the phase 2 trials of our lead clinical programs, PRS-343 and PRS-060, later this year. In preparation for the phase 2 trial of PRS-343 with ramucirumab and paclitaxel, we have signed a clinical trial collaboration agreement for supply of ramucirumab with Lilly, which will give us the ability to explore the potential merits of this combination regimen while managing costs efficiently," said Stephen S. Yoder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pieris. "We also have made measurable progress in our collaboration with Seattle Genetics, achieving a key preclinical milestone for the first of up to three bispecific programs we are developing as part of that alliance."

PRS-060: Pieris and AstraZeneca are preparing to initiate the phase 2a study of PRS-060/AZD1402 in the fourth quarter of 2020. The study of PRS-060/AZD1402, which is being developed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma, will be sponsored, funded, and delivered by AstraZeneca. Upon completion of that study, Pieris will have the options to co-develop and, subsequently, co-commercialize PRS-060/AZD1402 in the United States.
PRS-343: Pieris is working towards the initiation of a phase 2 single-arm study of PRS-343, a 4-1BB/HER2 bispecific for HER2-positive tumors, in combination with ramucirumab and paclitaxel in the second line of treatment of HER2-positive gastric cancer later this year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided input on the design of the planned proof-of-concept study, and, pending the successful completion of an additional in-use and compatibility study in connection with the partial clinical hold placed on the phase 1 studies of the drug candidate, which the company is designing with input from FDA and plans to initiate later this month, the Company expects to initiate a phase 2 study in second-line gastric cancer in combination with the standard of care this year. Although Pieris cannot enroll new patients into the phase 1 studies of PRS-343 until resolution of this partial hold, currently-enrolled patients may continue to receive treatment. Additionally, Pieris will present phase 1 dose-escalation monotherapy and combination with atezolizumab data for PRS-343 in an oral presentation session at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Virtual Congress 2020.
Ramucirumab Drug Supply Agreement: Pieris has entered into a clinical trial collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to evaluate the safety and efficacy of combining Pieris’ PRS-343 with Lilly’s ramucirumab, a VEGFR2 antagonist FDA-approved for multiple types of solid tumors, and paclitaxel in second-line treatment of HER2-positive gastric cancer in a phase 2 study. Under the terms of the agreement, Lilly will supply Pieris with ramucirumab, as well as collaborate on data from the trial.
Seattle Genetics Collaboration: Pieris achieved a key preclinical milestone for one of the programs in the collaboration, a bispecific tumor-targeted costimulatory agonist, triggering a $5 million milestone payment. The program is one of up to three potential programs in the Seattle Genetics alliance, and the achieved milestone further validates Pieris’ approach and leadership in immuno-oncology bispecifics, complementing the encouraging clinical data seen with PRS-343. Pieris has handed the program over to Seattle Genetics, who is responsible for further advancement and funding of the asset.
Servier Collaboration: Pieris and Servier continue development of PRS-344 and PRS-352. Pieris anticipates filing an IND application for PRS-344, a 4-1BB/PD-L1 bispecific, next year. The Company holds exclusive commercialization rights for PRS-344 in the United States and will receive royalties on ex-U.S. sales by Servier for this program. Pieris is also focused on completing the non-GLP preclinical work for PRS-352, a preclinical-stage program addressing undisclosed targets, and expects to hand it over to Servier in the fourth quarter of this year.
Preclinical Respiratory Pipeline: Beyond PRS-060, Pieris continues to advance three discovery programs in its five-program respiratory collaboration with AstraZeneca. Pieris expects AstraZeneca will initiate the fourth discovery program in the collaboration later this year. The Company also continues to advance several proprietary discovery-stage respiratory programs. Pieris expects to share data and rationale for advancement of one of its proprietary programs in later this year.
Fiscal Year Financial Update:

Cash Position – Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $77.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared to a cash, cash equivalents, and investments balance of $104.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The decrease was due primarily to operating cash expenses and capital as well as one-time expenditures associated with the move to a new R&D facility in Hallbergmoos, Germany in the first quarter of 2020.

R&D Expense – R&D expenses were $11.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared to $13.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The decrease in R&D expenses was due primarily to lower manufacturing spending on PRS-344, PRS-060, and other preclinical programs, lower costs on non-core programs, and lower travel-related expenditures due to COVID-19 restrictions, all partially offset by an increase in allocated IT and facility costs due to the move to the new facility and higher personnel costs.

G&A Expense – G&A expenses were $4.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared to $4.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. The increase in G&A expenses was due primarily to higher legal expense, audit expense, and allocated IT and facility costs due to the move to the new facility. These increases were partially offset by lower personnel costs, professional services, and travel-related expenditures due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Net Loss – Net loss was $5.0 million or $(0.09) per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, compared to a net loss of $11.8 million or $(0.24) per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.

Conference Call:

Pieris management will host a conference call beginning at 8:00 AM EDT on Monday, August 10, 2020, to discuss the second quarter financial results and provide a corporate update. Individuals can join the call by dialing +1-877-407-8920 (US & Canada) or +1-412-902-1010 (International). An archived replay of the call will be available by dialing +1-877-660-6853 (US & Canada) or +1-201-612-7415 (International) and providing the Conference ID #: 13661472.

On August 10, 2020 Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) reported that the Company will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Growth Conference (Press release, Oncolytics Biotech, AUG 10, 2020, View Source [SID1234563271]). Presentation details are listed below.

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                  Schedule Your 30 min Free Demo!

Presenter: Kirk Look, Chief Financial Officer of Oncolytics Biotech Inc.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Time: 8:00 am ET
Webcast Link: Available here

The Company will also be participating in one-on-one investor meetings. To schedule a meeting, please contact your Canaccord representative or email [email protected].

A live webcast of the fireside chat will also be available on the Investor Relations page of Oncolytics’ website (LINK) and will be archived for one week.