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Mar 31, 2024

Autolus Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Autolus's financial position remained strong with a substantial cash balance, offset by a net loss due to increased operating expenses, while strategic advancements and pipeline developments progressed.

Key Takeaways

Autolus Therapeutics reported a net loss of $52.7 million for Q1 2024, compared to a net loss of $39.8 million for the same period in 2023. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $758.5 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $239.6 million as of December 31, 2023. The company is advancing its obe-cel program and other pipeline developments, supported by recent financing and strategic collaborations.

Cash and cash equivalents reached $758.5 million, a significant increase from $239.6 million at the end of 2023.

Total operating expenses were $38.8 million, consistent with $39.1 million for the same period in 2023.

Net loss increased to $52.7 million, compared to $39.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.

The company focuses on advancing its pipeline development plans, including obe-cel and AUTO8 programs.

Total Revenue
$10.1M
Previous year: $1.29M
+681.0%
EPS
-$0.24
Previous year: -$0.23
+4.3%
R&D expenses
$30.7M
SG&A expenses
$18.2M
Gross Profit
$8.29M
Cash and Equivalents
$759M
Previous year: $343M
+121.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$41M
Previous year: -$46M
-10.8%
Total Assets
$901M
Previous year: $460M
+96.0%

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Forward Guidance

Autolus anticipates several key milestones in 2024, including data updates from the obe-cel FELIX trial, regulatory submissions, and initial data from the obe-cel SLE Phase 1 study.

Positive Outlook

  • Obe-cel FELIX data update at ASCO, EHA & ASH in May, June & Dec 2024
  • Obe-cel Marketing Authorization Application to MHRA in the second half of 2024
  • Obe-cel U.S. FDA PDUFA target action date is November 16, 2024
  • Initial data from SLE Phase 1 study expected in late 2024
  • Strategic CAR T cell therapy collaboration with BioNTech

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential delays in regulatory submissions
  • Uncertainties in clinical trial outcomes
  • Risks associated with commercial manufacturing
  • Dependence on strategic collaborations
  • Market competition in the biopharmaceutical industry