Atara Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Atara Biotherapeutics reported a net loss of $31.8 million, or $0.23 per share, for the first quarter 2024, compared to a net loss of $74.8 million, or $0.72 per share, for the same period in 2023. Total revenues were $27.4 million for the first quarter 2024, as compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2023. The company's cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $46.2 million as of March 31, 2024.
Atara is on track to submit the Tab-cel BLA in Q2 2024.
Phase 1 study of ATA3219 in Lupus Nephritis is expected to begin in Q4 2024.
Enrollment of ATA3219 Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma study has been initiated, with initial clinical data expected in Q4 2024.
Atara's cash runway is expected to last into 2027.
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Forward Guidance
Atara expects full year 2024 operating expenses to decrease by approximately 35% from 2023 and anticipates funding operations into 2027.
Positive Outlook
- Anticipated payments of $20 million and $60 million from Pierre Fabre contingent upon the successful acceptance and approval of the tab-cel BLA, respectively
- Anticipated purchases of tab-cel inventory through the manufacturing transfer date by Pierre Fabre
- Anticipated reimbursement for tab-cel global development costs through the BLA transfer by Pierre Fabre
- Operating efficiencies resulting from completed workforce reductions
- Anticipated royalties from sales of tab-cel by Pierre Fabre in the U.S. post BLA approval