Altimmune Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Altimmune reported a net loss of $16.1 million, or $0.32 per share, for the second quarter of 2023. The company's research and development expenses were $13.3 million, and general and administrative expenses were $4.8 million. As of June 30, 2023, Altimmune had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $160.0 million. They also commenced enrollment in the IMPACT Phase 2b trial of pemvidutide in NASH, and top-line results from the MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial are expected in Q4 2023.
Commenced enrollment in IMPACT Phase 2b trial of pemvidutide in NASH.
Top-line 48-week results from the MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial expected Q4 2023.
Top-line results from the Phase 2 trial of HepTcellTM in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) expected Q1 2024.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $160.0 million as of June 30, 2023.
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Forward Guidance
The company is focused on advancing its clinical programs, with key data readouts expected in the coming quarters for pemvidutide and HepTcell.
Positive Outlook
- Top-line data readout from 48-week MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial expected in Q4 2023.
- Commenced enrollment in IMPACT Phase 2b NASH trial.
- Top-line data from Phase 2 clinical trial of HepTcell expected in Q1 2024.
- Pemvidutide incorporates the EuPortTM domain, a proprietary technology that increases its serum half-life for weekly dosing while likely slowing the entry of pemvidutide into the bloodstream, which may improve its tolerability.
- Pemvidutide is a novel, investigational, peptide-based GLP-1/glucagon dual receptor agonist in development for the treatment of obesity and NASH.
Challenges Ahead
- Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, and uncertainties.
- 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 on the timelines anticipated.
- The success of future product advancements, including the success of future clinical trials.