AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Templates, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTEM, “Molecular,” “Molecular Templates” or “MTEM”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of the company’s proprietary engineered toxin bodies (ETBs), which are differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics for cancer, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2019. As of June 30, 2019, MTEM’s cash and investments totaled $72.3 million, and is expected to fund operations into the first half of 2021.
“Updated data from our Phase I/Ib study of MT-3724 in DLBCL continue to show promising activity in heavily pretreated patients. In our three ongoing Phase II studies with MT-3724, we hope to replicate the monotherapy activity in a larger patient population as well as show the utility and safety of combination dosing in the separate chemotherapy and Revlimid combination studies,” said Eric Poma, Ph.D., Molecular Templates’ Chief Executive and Scientific Officer. “Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) have been accepted for both MT-5111 (HER2 targeted ETB) and TAK-169 (CD38 ETB) with Phase I dosing expected to begin soon for both programs. We look forward to providing study updates on the three ongoing MT-3724 Phase II studies and the MT-5111 Phase I study by the end of the year.”
Company Highlights and Upcoming Milestones
TAK-169
MT-3724
MT-5111
Research
Takeda Multi-Target Collaboration
Financial Results
The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2019 was $9.2 million, or $0.25 per basic and diluted share. This compares with a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $9.7 million, or $0.36 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2018.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were $5.4 million, compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2018. Revenues for the second quarter of 2019 were comprised of revenues from collaborative research and development agreements with Takeda, and grant revenue from CPRIT. Total research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $10.2 million, compared with $7.7 million for the same period in 2018. Total general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $4.6 million, compared with $3.7 million for the same period in 2018.
About Molecular Templates
Molecular Templates is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics for cancer. We believe our proprietary biologic drug platform technology, referred to as engineered toxin bodies, or ETBs, provides a differentiated mechanism of action that may address some of the limitations associated with currently available cancer therapeutics. ETBs utilize a genetically engineered form of Shiga-like Toxin A subunit, or SLTA, a ribosome inactivating bacterial protein, that can be targeted to specifically destroy cancer cells. Additional information about Molecular Templates can be obtained at http://www.mtem.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Molecular Templates disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and claims the protection of the Act’s Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. In addition, when or if used in this press release, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Molecular Templates may identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the development of the Company’s lead program, MT-3724, and the replication of monotherapy activity in the Phase II studies with MT-3724; the expected timing of submitting various IND applications, conducting studies, dosing patients, and reporting additional updates on studies or data from various studies; and the Company’s belief that its proprietary biologic drug platform technology, or ETBs, provides for a differentiated mechanism of action that may address some of the limitations associated with currently available cancer therapeutics.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, the uncertainties inherent in the preclinical and clinical development process; whether the Company’s cash resources will be sufficient to fund its continuing operations for the periods and/or trials anticipated; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property rights; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments, as well as those risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Adam Cutler
Chief Financial Officer
adam.cutler@mtem.com
862-204-4006
Molecular Templates, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Research and development revenue – from related party | $ | 5,211 | $ | 932 | $ | 11,624 | $ | 1,095 | |||||||
Research and development revenue – other | — | 12 | — | 80 | |||||||||||
Grant revenue | 236 | 423 | 831 | 674 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 5,447 | 1,367 | 12,455 | 1,849 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development | 10,243 | 7,662 | 18,697 | 14,350 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 4,605 | 3,718 | 9,540 | 6,627 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 14,848 | 11,380 | 28,237 | 20,977 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | 9,401 | 10,013 | 15,782 | 19,128 | |||||||||||
Interest and other income, net | 543 | 118 | 1,053 | 200 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (301 | ) | (98 | ) | (594 | ) | (393 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 6 | 298 | 2 | 912 | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | 9,153 | $ | 9,695 | $ | 15,321 | $ | 18,409 | |||||||
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.68 | |||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in net loss per share calculations: | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | 36,819,846 | 27,062,440 | 36,779,638 | 27,026,263 | |||||||||||
Molecular Templates, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
June 30, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 16,795 | $ | 87,721 | |||
Marketable securities, current | 55,529 | 10,234 | |||||
Prepaid expenses | 2,258 | 2,244 | |||||
Grants revenue receivable | 5,160 | 4,329 | |||||
Accounts receivable from related party | — | 240 | |||||
Other current assets | 98 | 95 | |||||
Total current assets | 79,840 | 104,863 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, non-current | 10,796 | — | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 9,151 | 6,851 | |||||
In-process research and development | 26,623 | 26,623 | |||||
Other assets | 4,737 | 1,821 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 131,147 | $ | 140,158 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 2,577 | $ | 780 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 7,120 | 5,357 | |||||
Deferred revenue, current | 14,561 | 26,231 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 1,435 | 141 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 25,693 | 32,509 | |||||
Deferred revenue, long term | 1,664 | 2,670 | |||||
Long-term debt, non-current, net | 3,075 | 3,254 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 10,707 | — | |||||
Other liabilities | 748 | 819 | |||||
Total liabilities | 41,887 | 39,252 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 89,260 | 100,906 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 131,147 | $ | 140,158 |