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Mar 31, 2023

Beam Therapeutics Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported pipeline updates and first quarter 2023 financial results.

Key Takeaways

Beam Therapeutics reported its first quarter 2023 financial results, highlighting progress in its BEACON clinical trial, the upcoming BEAM-201 clinical trial, and advancements in its in vivo programs BEAM-301 and BEAM-302. The company's cash position remains strong at $1.1 billion. A net loss of $96.5 million was reported, with R&D expenses increasing to $99.6 million.

Multiple sites activated and additional patients enrolled in BEACON clinical trial of BEAM-101 for patients with sickle cell disease.

Gopi Shanker, Ph.D., appointed as Chief Scientific Officer.

Well-capitalized with $1.1 billion in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at the end of the first quarter of 2023.

Expects to initiate current good manufacturing practice compliant operations at its North Carolina manufacturing facility in late 2023.

Total Revenue
$24.2M
Previous year: $8.43M
+187.1%
EPS
-$1.33
Previous year: -$1.01
+31.7%
R&D Expenses
$99.6M
G&A Expenses
$23.5M
Gross Profit
$17.2M
Previous year: $3.17M
+442.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.06B
Previous year: $1.22B
-13.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$116M
Previous year: $211M
-154.8%
Total Assets
$1.33B
Previous year: $1.45B
-8.3%

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Forward Guidance

Beam Therapeutics expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2023, will enable the company to fund its anticipated operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements at least into 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Funding directed toward reaching each of the key anticipated milestones for BEAM-101.
  • Funding directed toward reaching each of the key anticipated milestones for BEAM-201.
  • Funding directed toward reaching each of the key anticipated milestones for BEAM-301.
  • Funding directed toward reaching each of the key anticipated milestones for BEAM-302
  • Continued investments in platform advancements and manufacturing capabilities.