Sep 30, 2023

Altimmune Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the third quarter of 2023 and provided a business update.

Key Takeaways

Altimmune reported a net loss of $20.7 million, or $0.39 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $140.8 million as of September 30, 2023. Top-line data from the MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial is expected in Q4 2023, and top-line results from the Phase 2 trial of HepTcell in chronic hepatitis B are expected in Q1 2024.

Top-line 48-week results from the MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial are expected in Q4 2023.

Pemvidutide was granted Fast Track designation for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Top-line results from the Phase 2 trial of HepTcell™ in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are expected in Q1 2024.

Enrollment commenced in IMPACT Phase 2b NASH trial.

Total Revenue
$362K
Previous year: $2K
+18000.0%
EPS
-$0.39
Previous year: -$0.48
-18.7%
Gross Profit
-$18M
Previous year: -$20.3M
-11.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$86.9M
Previous year: $127M
-31.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$20.5M
Previous year: -$15.1M
+35.6%
Total Assets
$167M
Previous year: $225M
-26.1%

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Forward Guidance

The next few months will be important as Altimmune receives the data from the 48-week MOMENTUM trial of pemvidutide in subjects with obesity as well as the results of the Phase 2 trial of HepTcell in CHB.

Positive Outlook

  • Top-line data readout from 48-week MOMENTUM Phase 2 obesity trial expected in Q4 2023
  • Patient dosing was completed in September 2023 for the MOMENTUM trial.
  • Pemvidutide achieved robust reductions in body weight, waist circumference, serum lipids and blood pressure without arrhythmias.
  • FDA granted pemvidutide Fast Track designation for the treatment of NASH.
  • Top-line data from Phase 2 clinical trial of HepTcell expected in Q1 2024.

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 challenges.
  • Adverse effects on healthcare systems and disruption of the global economy.