Altimmune Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Altimmune reported a revenue of $0.1 million and a net loss of $24.8 million, or $0.60 net loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The company's cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash totaled $217.9 million at June 30, 2021.
Reported encouraging 6-week interim data from the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial of ALT-801 in Australia, with a placebo-adjusted weight loss of 6.3% achieved at 6 weeks of treatment with 1.8 mg once weekly dose.
Advancing to ALT-801 12-week data readout on three cohorts, expected in September 2021.
Filing of ALT-801 investigational new drug (IND) application for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) on track for Q3 2021, which will be followed by the initiation of a clinical trial in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Altimmune had cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash totaling $217.9 million at June 30, 2021.
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Forward Guidance
Altimmune is focused on advancing its NASH and obesity pipeline, with key milestones expected in the coming quarters, including data readouts and IND filings.
Positive Outlook
- ALT-801 12-week data readout expected in September 2021.
- Potential start of the ALT-801 12-week NAFLD trial in September 2021.
- Potential start of the ALT-801 drug/drug interaction trial and Type 2 diabetes trial by year end 2021.
- Potential filing of a NASH IND in Q3 2021.
- Potential filing of an obesity IND in Q4 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic such as delays in regulatory review.
- Manufacturing and supply chain interruptions.
- Access to clinical sites, enrollment, adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy.
- The reliability of the results of studies relating to human safety and possible adverse effects resulting from the administration of the Company’s product candidates.
- The Company’s ability to manufacture clinical trial materials and commercial supply on the timelines anticipated.