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Jun 30, 2023
Acumen Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Reported financial results for the second quarter of 2023 and provided a business update.
Key Takeaways
Acumen Pharmaceuticals reported positive Phase 1 trial results for ACU193, demonstrating its potential for treating early Alzheimer's disease. They ended the quarter with $172.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, which is expected to fund operations into the second half of 2026. A Phase 2 study is expected to begin in the first half of 2024.
Positive Phase 1 trial results for ACU193 showed potential as a differentiated antibody for early Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $172.2 million as of June 30, 2023, bolstered by $122 million in net proceeds in July.
The company expects current funds to support clinical and operational activities into the second half of 2026.
A Phase 2 study is expected to begin in the first half of 2024, with potential for expansion to a Phase 3 registration study based on interim analyses.
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Forward Guidance
Acumen anticipates an interaction with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2023 to discuss future clinical development plans and expects to initiate a Phase 2 study in the first half of 2024.
Positive Outlook
- Positive Phase 1 results announced in July 2023 exceeded expectations.
- Observed rapid reduction of amyloid plaque.
- Demonstrated convincing, dose-related near-maximal target engagement of AβOs.
- ACU193 was well tolerated with low levels of ARIA-E.
- Raised net proceeds of approximately $122 million through an underwritten public follow-on offering in July 2023.