- EU Marketing Authorization Application Filing for EC145 and EC20 in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Expected in the First Quarter of 2012
- Phase 2 Trial of EC145 in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Expected to Initiate in the First Quarter of 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 11, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endocyte, Inc. (Nasdaq:ECYT), a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted small molecule drug conjugates and companion imaging diagnostics for personalized therapy, today announced financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2011, and provided an operational update.
"We are currently preparing marketing authorization applications for the use of EC145 and EC20 in the treatment of patients with folate-receptor positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in the European Union (EU) and expect to file those applications in the first quarter of 2012," said Ron Ellis, Endocyte's president and chief executive officer. "Other recent milestones include the presentation at ASCO of positive Phase 2 PRECEDENT trial data and the initiation of the Phase 3 PROCEED trial, investigating EC145 and its companion diagnostic EC20 in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Additionally, we are moving forward with a Phase 2 trial of EC145 in non-small cell lung cancer in the first quarter of 2012. We have also strengthened our balance sheet with the completion of a public offering, which will support the further development of our small molecule drug conjugate platform."
Second Quarter Financial Results
Endocyte reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2011 of $10.5 million, or $0.35 per basic and diluted share, compared to $5.4 million, or $5.93 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2010. Weighted average common shares outstanding increased from 914,580 in the second quarter of 2010 to 29,693,004 in the second quarter of 2011 as a result of the conversion of preferred stock and the completion of the initial public offering in February 2011.
Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2011 were $7.7 million, compared to $3.7 million for the same period in 2010. The increase was driven by clinical and manufacturing costs relating to the initiation of the Phase 3 PROCEED trial.
General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2011 were $2.3 million, compared to $1.5 million for the same period in 2010. The increase in expenses was the result of an increase in professional fees associated with being a public company and an increase in compensation expenses.
Interest expense increased from $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2010 to $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2011 as a result of higher average debt outstanding for the second quarter of 2011. The average debt balances were $6.8 million and $14.3 million for the quarters ending June 30, 2010, and 2011, respectively.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments decreased from $94.4 million at March 31, 2011, to $83.9 million at June 30, 2011. The June 30, 2011 balance does not include $66.8 million in net proceeds from the public equity offering which closed on August 2, 2011.
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Conference Call
Endocyte management will host a conference call today at 4:30pm EDT.
U.S. and Canadian participants (877) 845-0711
International (760) 298-5081
A live, listen only webcast of the conference call may also be accessed by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Endocyte website, www.endocyte.com.
A replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:30 PM EDT on August 11, 2011, until Midnight EDT on August 18, 2011. To access the replay, please dial (855) 859-2056 (US/Canada) or (404) 537-3406 (International) and reference the conference ID 89352427. Additionally, the webcast will be recorded and available on the Company's website for two weeks following the call.
About Endocyte
Endocyte is a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases. Endocyte uses its proprietary technology to create novel SMDCs and companion imaging diagnostics for personalized targeted therapies. The company's SMDCs actively target receptors that are over-expressed on diseased cells. This targeted approach is designed to enable the treatment of patients with highly active drugs at greater doses, delivered more frequently, and over longer periods of time than would be possible with the untargeted drug alone. The companion imaging diagnostics are designed to identify patients whose disease over-expresses the target of the therapy and who are therefore more likely to benefit from treatment.
Certain of the statements made in this press release are forward looking, such as those, among others, relating to the company's expectations for seeking regulatory approval and commercial launch of its products, including any conditional marketing authorization from the EMA, initiation of future clinical trials, data availability from ongoing and future clinical trials, and the company's expectations for its 2011 financial outlook. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include risks that the company may experience delays in the completion of its clinical trial (whether caused by competition, adverse events, patient enrollment rates, regulatory issues or other factors); risks that data from its clinical trials may not be indicative of subsequent clinical trial results; risks related to the safety and efficacy of the company's product candidates, the goals of its development activities, estimates of the potential markets for its product candidates, estimates of the capacity of manufacturing and other facilities required to support its product candidates, projected cash needs, and expected financial results. More information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Endocyte, Inc. is contained in the company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Endocyte, Inc. disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Statements of Operations | ||||||||
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For the Three Months Ended June 30, |
For the Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2010 | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | |||||
Revenue: | ||||||||
License fees | $ — | $ — | $ — | $ — | ||||
Total Revenue | — | — | — | — | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Research and development | 3,701 | 7,721 | 7,600 | 12,160 | ||||
General and administrative | 1,546 | 2,341 | 3,022 | 4,415 | ||||
Total costs and expenses | 5,247 | 10,062 | 10,622 | 16,575 | ||||
Loss from operations | (5,247) | (10,062) | (10,622) | (16,575) | ||||
Interest income | 1 | 37 | 4 | 56 | ||||
Interest expense | (202) | (490) | (451) | (1,188) | ||||
Other income, net | 26 | (4) | 38 | (1) | ||||
Net loss | $ (5,422) | $ (10,519) | $ (11,031) | $ (17,708) | ||||
Net loss per share – basic and diluted | $ (5.93) | $ (0.35) | $ (6.33) | $ (0.76) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares used in net loss per share – basic and diluted | 914,580 | 29,693,004 | 1,743,522 | 23,335,731 |
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Balance Sheets | ||||
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As of December 31, 2010 |
As of June 30, 2011 |
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(unaudited) | ||||
Assets | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments | $ 16,873 | $ 83,894 | ||
Other assets | 4,341 | 3,028 | ||
Total assets | $ 21,214 | $ 86,922 | ||
Liabilities, convertible preferred stock, and stockholders' equity (deficit) | ||||
Current liabilities | $ 7,673 | $ 10,601 | ||
Other liability | 638 | 638 | ||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 10,486 | 7,922 | ||
Subordinated notes | 9,529 | — | ||
Convertible preferred stock, no par value | 89,799 | — | ||
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | (96,911) | 67,761 | ||
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ 21,214 | $ 86,922 |