GT Biopharma Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Results and Business Update


  • Presented preclinical data demonstration second-generation CD19 targeting Tri-specific Killer Engager (TRIKE®) driving robust NK cell function against B cell malignancies at EHA 2022 Congress.
  • GTB-5550 (B7-H3) abstract poster presentation accepted at upcoming ESMO 2022 Congress.  
  • $23.7 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of June 30, 2022, is expected to provide runway to fund operations into 2023.

BRISBANE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GT Biopharma, Inc. (the “Company” or “GTB”) (NASDAQ: GTBP), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics based on the Company's proprietary natural killer (NK) cell engager, TriKE® platform, today announced second quarter fiscal 2022 results for the period ended June 30, 2022.

“As we move GTB-3650, our second-generation lead Camelid TriKE®, forward into the clinic, we are maintaining momentum across the larger breadth of promising oncology indications in GT Biopharma’s pipeline. We expect to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for GTB-3650 in the first half of 2023, subsequently followed by an IND application for GTB-5550. We are building a strong portfolio of knowledge across GT Biopharma’s TriKE® product candidates through investigation of preclinical solid tumor and hematological cancers models. As we continue to produce additional validating preclinical data across our pipeline, we believe we will be able to fulfill the critical need for novel and targeted therapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients in our pipeline cancer indications,” said Michael Breen, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of GT Biopharma.

Quarterly Highlights

  • Presented preclinical data demonstration second-generation CD19 targeting Tri-specific Killer Engager (TRIKE®) driving robust NK cell function against B cell malignancies at EHA 2022 Congress.
  • Abstract poster presentation accepted at upcoming European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022: “B7-H3 Targeted Tri-specific Killer Engagers deliver IL-15 to NK cells but not T cells, and specifically targets solid tumors as a pan-tumor antigen strategy mediated through NK cells.”
  • Mr. Alan Urban a member of the Board of Directors has assumed the role of financial expert of the Audit Committee. Mr. Urban has over 30 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer for several publicly traded companies.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Financial Summary

Cash Position: The Company had total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $23.7 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $32.0 million as of December 31, 2021. This is expected to provide ample runway to fund operations into 2023.

Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: We recorded R&D expenses of $1.1 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $0.5 million over prior year comparable period. We recorded R&D expenses $3.2 million and $2.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, an increase of $0.9 million over prior year comparable period. R&D expenses increased primarily due to hiring of additional employees and professionals in 2022 and costs associated with the continued development and manufacturing of our most advanced TriKE® product candidates GTB-3650 and GTB-5550.

Selling, General and Administrative (S,G&A) Expenses: We recorded S,G&A expenses of $1.9 million and $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $1.8 million over prior year comparable period. We recorded G&A expenses of $5.2 million and $31.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, a decrease of $25.9 million over the prior year comparable period. The decrease in S,G&A resulted primarily due to a decrease in stock-based compensation to consultants, officers and directors. We recorded additional expenses during the three months and six months ended June 30, 2021 that consisted of legal, finance, consulting and professional fees in support of our planned growth and new public company compliance initiatives.

Net Loss: We recorded net loss of $3.0 million or $0.10 per share and $8.4 million or $0.26 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We recorded net loss of $4.9 million or $0.15 per share and $34.6 million or $1.39 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in net loss resulted primarily due to increase in R&D expenses and reduction in S,G&A expenses for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same comparable periods in 2021.

About GT Biopharma, Inc.
GT Biopharma, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of immuno-oncology therapeutic products based on our proprietary TriKE® NK cell engager platform. Our TriKE® platform is designed to harness and enhance the cancer killing abilities of a patient’s immune system’s natural killer cells. GT Biopharma has an exclusive worldwide license agreement with the University of Minnesota to further develop and commercialize therapies using TriKE® technology. For more information, please visit gtbiopharma.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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TriKE® is a registered trademark owned by GT Biopharma, Inc.

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 GT BIOPHARMA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except shares and par value)

         
  June 30,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $5,358  $8,968 
Short-term investments  18,367   23,011 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  222   190 
Total current assets  23,947   32,169 
         
Operating lease right-of-use asset  214   - 
Deposits  9   - 
TOTAL ASSETS $24,170  $32,169 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable $7,263  $8,220 
Accrued expenses  1,129   1,901 
Current operating lease liability  103   - 
Derivative liability  115   138 
Total current liabilities  8,610   10,259 
         
Non-current operating lease liability  120   - 
Total liabilities  8,730   10,259 
         
Stockholders’ equity        
Convertible Preferred stock, par value $0.01, 15,000,000 shares authorized        
Series C – 96,230 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  1   1 
         
Common stock, par value $0.001, 750,000,000 shares authorized, 30,693,558 shares and 32,061,989 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  31   32 
Common stock issuable 0 shares and 327,298 shares at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  -   1,113 
Additional paid in capital  677,411   674,348 
Accumulated deficit  (662,003)  (653,584)
Total stockholders’ equity  15,440   21,910 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY $24,170  $32,169 
         

GT BIOPHARMA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)

                 
  For the three months ended  For the six months ended 
  June 30,  June 30, 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
             
Revenues $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 
Operating Expenses:                
Research and development  1,139   639   3,226   2,279 
Selling, general and administrative (including $463 and $577 expense from stock compensation granted to officers and directors during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and $910 and $14,873 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively)  1,875   3,742   5,230   31,104 
                 
Loss from Operations  3,014   4,381   8,456   33,383 
                 
Other (Income) Expense                
Interest income  (36)  -   (44)  - 
Interest expense  -   -   -   696 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  (5)  480   (23)  459 
Unrealized loss on marketable securities  6   -   30   - 
Total Other (Income) Expense  (35)  480   (37)  1,155 
                 
Net Loss $(2,979) $(4,861) $(8,419) $(34,538)
                 
Net loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.10) $(0.15) $(0.26) $(1.39)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted  31,237,560   33,516,428   31,865,425   24,925,908 
                 

GT BIOPHARMA, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

         
  For the six months ended 
  June 30, 
  2022  2021 
  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net loss $(8,419) $(34,538)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) operating activities:        
Stock based compensation – consultants and research and development  1,262   10,134 
Stock based compensation - officers, employees and board of directors  910   14,873 
Convertible notes payable issued for consulting services  -   720 
Change in fair value of derivative liability  (23)  459 
Change in operating lease right-of-use assets  46   - 
Unrealized loss on marketable securities  30   - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses  (32)  302 
(Increase) in deposits  (9)  - 
(Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses  (1,729)  (611)
(Decrease) in operating lease liability  (37)  - 
Increase in accrued interest  -   689 
Net Cash (Used in) Operating Activities  (8,001)  (7,972)
         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES        
Sales of short term investments  4,614   - 
Net Cash Provided By Investing Activities  4,614   - 
         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  -   24,679 
Cancellation of common stock upon settlement with former officer  (223)  - 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  -   16,296 
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable  -   1,205 
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities  (223)  42,180 
         
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash  (3,610)  34,208 
Cash at Beginning of Period  8,968   5,297 
Cash at End of Period $5,358  $39,505 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $-  $- 
Income taxes $-  $- 
         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES        
Recognition of operating lease right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities $260  $- 
Extinguishment of unamortized debt discount and adjustment to accumulated deficit upon adoption of ASU 2020-06 $-  $4,745 
Common stock issued upon conversion of notes payable and accrued interest $-  $38,799 
Convertible notes payable issued for accrued expenses $-  $1,525