CUPID2 Topline Data Release on Track for Late April
Conference Call March 31, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
SAN DIEGO, March 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celladon Corporation (Nasdaq:CLDN), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with industry-leading expertise in the development of cardiovascular gene therapy, today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 and recent corporate highlights.
"In the last year, Celladon has made significant progress in our clinical programs and pre-commercial planning for MYDICAR, including preparations for commercial manufacturing and other long lead-time activities. Our CUPID2 trial is evaluating the use of MYDICAR to treat systolic heart failure, known as HFrEF, and we received Breakthrough Therapy designation for this program from the FDA in April of last year. The CUPID2 trial is proceeding according to plan and we look forward to un-blinding and announcing top-line data from this trial in late April 2015. Following last year's financing activities, we are well positioned to advance our pipeline and development initiatives in 2015," said Krisztina Zsebo, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Celladon.
Fourth Quarter 2014 and Recent Corporate Highlights
MYDICAR®
Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2014 Financial Results
Conference Call & Webcast
Management will host an investment community conference call to discuss financial results, provide a business update and answer questions.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 8:30am Eastern Time/5:30am Pacific Time | |
Domestic: | 855-455-6053 |
International: | 484-756-4307 |
Conference ID: | 15112783 |
Webcast: | www.celladon.com |
Replays – Available through April 14, 2015 | |
Domestic: | 855-859-2056 |
International: | 404-537-3406 |
Conference ID: | 15112783 |
About Celladon
Celladon is a clinical-stage biotechnology company applying its leadership position in the field of cardiovascular gene therapy to develop novel therapies for diseases with tremendous unmet medical needs. Our lead programs target SERCA enzymes which are a family of enzymes that play an integral part in the regulation of intra-cellular calcium in all human cells. Calcium dysregulation is implicated in a number of important and complex medical conditions and diseases, such as heart failure, vascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. MYDICAR, the Company's most advanced product candidate, uses gene therapy to target SERCA2a, which is an enzyme that becomes deficient in patients with advanced heart failure. Celladon's CUPID2 trial is a 250 patient Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of MYDICAR in reducing the frequency of, or delaying heart failure-related hospitalizations. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multinational trial is evaluating a single intracoronary infusion of MYDICAR versus placebo added to a maximal, optimized heart failure regimen in patients with New York Heart Association class III or IV symptoms of chronic heart failure due to systolic dysfunction, or HFrEF. The Company has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the FDA for this MYDICAR program and expects to report results from the Phase 2b clinical trial in late April 2015. In addition, the Company conducts research and development on its mSCF gene therapy program for cardiac diseases. Celladon has also identified a number of potential first-in-class compounds addressing novel targets in diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases with its small molecule platform of SERCA2b modulators. For more information, please visit www.celladon.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, references to the expected timing of un-blinding and announcing top-line CUPID2 data; the impact of Breakthrough Therapy designation for MYDICAR; the potential future commercial production of MYDICAR drug substance by Novasep and/or Lonza, including Celladon's decision and ability to continue activities under one or both of these agreements following the un-blinding of CUPID2 data; as well as Celladon's ability to advance its pipeline and development initiatives in 2015. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon Celladon's current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with the process of conducting product development activities and clinical trials and obtaining regulatory approval to commercialize product candidates, our reliance on third parties, the need to raise additional funding when needed in order to conduct our business, and the degree of market acceptance of MYDICAR by physicians, patients, third-party payors and others in the medical community. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in Celladon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Celladon undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended December 31, | Years Ended December 31, | |||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
(unaudited) | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||
Research and development | $ 7,161 | $ 5,220 | $ 22,676 | $ 16,927 |
General and administrative | 3,797 | 757 | 10,342 | 3,037 |
Total operating expenses | 10,958 | 5,977 | 33,018 | 19,964 |
Loss from operations | (10,958) | (5,977) | (33,018) | (19,964) |
Other income (expense), net | (383) | (202) | (835) | (127) |
Consolidated net loss | $ (11,341) | $ (6,179) | $ (33,853) | $ (20,091) |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) |
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December 31, | ||
2014 | 2013 | |
Assets | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 14,435 | $ 7,903 |
Short-term investments | 70,513 | 10,467 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 3,135 | 180 |
Total current assets | 88,083 | 18,550 |
Property and equipment, net | 763 | 308 |
Other assets | 264 | 2,296 |
Total assets | $ 89,110 | $ 21,154 |
Liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders' deficit | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 5,803 | $ 2,908 |
Accrued clinical expenses | 731 | 1,478 |
Accrued interest | 71 | 14 |
Long term obligations, current portion | 1 | — |
Convertible notes, net of discount | — | 1,044 |
Warrant liability | — | 1,116 |
Total current liabilities | 6,606 | 6,560 |
Term loan, net of discount | 10,102 | — |
Non-current liabilities | 298 | 37 |
Preferred stock | — | 65,548 |
Stockholders' equity (deficit) | 72,104 | (50,991) |
Total liabilities, preferred stock and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ 89,110 | $ 21,154 |