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Dec 31, 2024
Cibus Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Cibus reported its Q4 2024 financial results and provided a business update.
Key Takeaways
Cibus reported a net loss in Q4 2024 while continuing to progress on commercialization and development of key agricultural traits. Revenue remained modest, and the company implemented cost-saving measures and pursued strategic partnerships to strengthen its pipeline.
Q4 2024 revenue was $1,212,000.
Net loss for the quarter was $25,804,000, improving from a much larger loss in Q4 2023.
R&D expenses were reduced to $12,433,000 for the quarter.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $14,433,000 at the end of Q4 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Cibus plans to continue advancing its commercialization efforts across rice, canola, and soybean traits, and to expand its partnerships and revenue streams in 2025.
Positive Outlook
- Expansion of commercial relationships with rice seed companies across North and South America.
- First trait validation trials in Latin America expected in 2025.
- Successful HT2 trait edits in soybean plants positioning for expanded development.
- Continued progress on partner-funded sustainable ingredient projects.
- Field trials for multiple disease resistance modes of action in canola planned for 2025.
Challenges Ahead
- Low quarterly revenue despite active development pipeline.
- Significant quarterly net loss and ongoing operating expenses.
- High royalty liability interest expenses impacting financials.
- Dependence on future regulatory approvals for commercialization.
- Reliance on additional financing and strategic alternatives under evaluation.