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Jun 30, 2024
Erasca Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Erasca's second quarter of 2024 was marked by the in-licensing of RAS-targeting molecules and the initiation of the SEACRAFT-2 Phase 3 trial.
Key Takeaways
Erasca reported a net loss of $63.2 million for the second quarter of 2024. The company initiated the SEACRAFT-2 Phase 3 trial and in-licensed two preclinical RAS programs. They also extended their cash runway into the first half of 2027 with $460.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2024.
Initiated SEACRAFT-2 registrational trial in patients with NRASm melanoma.
In-licensed potential best-in-class pan-RAS molecular glue ERAS-0015 and potential first-in-class pan-KRAS inhibitor ERAS-4001.
Extended cash runway into H1 2027 with $460.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of June 30, 2024.
Initial Phase 1b combination signal-seeking efficacy data from SEACRAFT-1 expected in Q4 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Erasca anticipates several key milestones, including data readouts from SEACRAFT-1 and SEACRAFT-2 trials, and IND filings for AURORAS-1 and BOREALIS-1 trials.
Positive Outlook
- Initial Phase 1b combination signal-seeking efficacy data in relevant tumor types expected to be reported in Q4 2024 from SEACRAFT-1.
- Phase 3 Stage 1 randomized dose optimization data expected to be reported in 2025 from SEACRAFT-2.
- IND filing expected in H1 2025 for AURORAS-1.
- Initial Phase 1 monotherapy data in relevant tumor types expected to be reported in 2026 from AURORAS-1.
- IND filing expected in Q1 2025 for BOREALIS-1.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential delays in the commencement, enrollment, data readout of clinical trials.
- Unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of product candidates.
- Unfavorable results from preclinical studies or clinical trials.
- Inability to realize any benefits from current licenses, acquisitions, and collaborations.
- Dependence on third parties in connection with manufacturing, research, and preclinical and clinical testing.