NEWTOWN, Pa., Aug. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ONTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel products to treat cancer, today provided a corporate update and reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.
"Onconova made substantial progress during the second quarter toward our highest strategic priority, the efficient development of rigosertib for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Top-line results from the Phase 3 ONTIME trial of rigosertib suggest a treatment benefit for those patients who do not respond to initial treatment with the current standard of care, hypomethylating agents (HMAs); these patients are referred to as 'Primary HMA Failures.' We understand, based on our meeting with the FDA, that an indication could be sought specifically for the patients who had Primary HMA Failure," said Ramesh Kumar, Ph.D., President and CEO of Onconova. "Because the majority of MDS patients do not respond to initial treatment with HMAs, this patient population represents an unmet medical need as well as a significant market opportunity. Onconova expects to update its clinical development plan for rigosertib IV in patients with Primary HMA Failure in the fourth quarter of 2014. Consistent with our plan, we are also making adjustments to our work-force and expenditures."
Recent Business Highlights:
Development of Rigosertib IV in Higher Risk MDS (HR-MDS)
Development of Oral Rigosertib in Lower Risk MDS (LR-MDS)
Combination Therapy with Oral Rigosertib and Azacitidine (MDS & AML)
Development of Oral Rigosertib in Head and Neck (H&N) and Other Carcinomas
Timeline of Planned Events
Operational Updates
Second Quarter and Six Months 2014 Financial Results
Today's Conference Call at 4:30 PM ET
Onconova will host a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its second quarter 2014 financial results this afternoon at 4:30 PM ET. A live webcast will be available at this link or can be accessed by visiting "Events and Presentations" in the Investors and Media section of the Company's website at www.onconova.com. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 312-5881 (domestic) or (253) 237-1173 (international) five minutes prior to the start time and providing the Conference ID 84354714. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the Company's website for two weeks following the call.
Note: This will be our last quarterly earnings call for foreseeable future. We will communicate frequently with analysts and investors, but outside of the earnings season rush, and as and when significant disclosures and progress warrant.
About Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.
Onconova Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel products to treat cancer. Onconova's clinical and pre-clinical stage drug development candidates are derived from its proprietary chemical library and are designed to work against specific cellular pathways that are important in cancer cells, while causing minimal damage to normal cells. In addition to rigosertib, the Company's most advanced product candidate, two other candidates, briciclib and recilisib, are in clinical trials, and several candidates are in pre-clinical stages. For more information, please visithttp://www.onconova.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. These statements relate to future events or Onconova Therapeutics, Inc.'s future operations, clinical development of Onconova's product candidates and presentation of data with respect thereto, expectations regarding the sufficiency of Onconova's cash balance to fund operating expenses and capital expenditures, Onconova's anticipated milestones and future expectations and plans and prospects. Although Onconova believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Onconova has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including "believes," "estimates," "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "may," "could," "might," "will," "should," "approximately" or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed by Onconova with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2014.
Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. | ||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
(in thousands) | ||
June 30, 2014 |
December 31, 2013 |
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Assets | (unaudited) | |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 55,499 | $ 60,009 |
Marketable securities | 14,997 | 39,994 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,331 | 4,387 |
Total current assets | 73,827 | 104,390 |
Property and equipment, net | 609 | 626 |
Other non-current assets | 137 | 137 |
Total assets | $ 74,573 | $ 105,153 |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | $ 5,027 | $ 3,710 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 6,465 | 5,840 |
Deferred revenue | 455 | 788 |
Total current liabilities | 11,947 | 10,338 |
Deferred revenue, non-current | 13,682 | 13,909 |
Other | 2 | 6 |
Total liabilities | 25,631 | 24,253 |
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock | -- | -- |
Common stock | 217 | 215 |
Additional paid in capital | 314,630 | 311,093 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | -- | 1 |
Accumulated deficit | (266,328) | (230,896) |
Total Onconova Therapeutics Inc. stockholders' equity | 48,519 | 80,413 |
Non-controlling interest | 423 | 487 |
Total stockholders' equity | 48,942 | 80,900 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 74,573 | $ 105,153 |
Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | ||||
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
Revenue | $ 125 | $ 591 | $ 572 | $ 1,707 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
General and administrative | 3,985 | 3,117 | 8,917 | 6,463 |
Research and development | 12,904 | 10,047 | 27,152 | 22,803 |
Total operating expenses | 16,889 | 13,164 | 36,069 | 29,266 |
Income (loss) from operations | (16,764) | (12,573) | (35,497) | (27,559) |
Change in fair value of warrant liability | 3 | (2) | 19 | 12 |
Other income, net | (19) | 13 | (18) | 140 |
Net loss | (16,780) | (12,562) | (35,496) | (27,407) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 27 | -- | 64 | -- |
Net loss attributable to Onconova Therapeutics, Inc | (16,753) | (12,562) | (35,432) | (27,407) |
Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock | -- | (1,032) | -- | (2,051) |
Net loss applicable to common stockholders | $ (16,753) | $ (13,594) | $ (35,432) | $ (29,458) |
Net loss per share of common stock, basic and diluted | $ (0.77) | $ (5.21) | $ (1.64) | $ (11.29) |
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 21,658,625 | 2,609,495 | 21,613,713 | 2,608,450 |