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Mar 31, 2021

Ocuphire Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Ocuphire reported positive data in a Phase 3 trial for Nyxol eye drops and advanced towards NDA submission.

Key Takeaways

Ocuphire Pharma announced positive top-line results from the pivotal MIRA-2 Phase 3 trial for Nyxol eye drops in reversal of mydriasis. The company also initiated multiple Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials and is progressing with its second product candidate, APX3330, in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Reported positive top-line results from the pivotal MIRA-2 Phase 3 trial for Nyxol eye drops in reversal of mydriasis.

Initiated ZETA-1 Phase 2 trial for APX3330 in Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema.

Initiated Phase 2 VEGA-1 trial evaluating Nyxol and low-dose pilocarpine in Presbyopia.

Presented positive pre-clinical data supporting APX3330's efficacy at the ARVO virtual Annual Meeting.

Total Revenue
$0
Previous year: $1.15M
-100.0%
EPS
-$0.47
Previous year: -$0.823
-42.9%
General and Administrative Expenses
$1.7M
Previous year: $391K
+335.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$10.6M
Previous year: $1.25M
+745.7%
Total Assets
$12.1M
Previous year: $11.6M
+5.0%

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Forward Guidance

Ocuphire anticipates several milestones including top-line data readouts for Presbyopia and Night Vision Disturbances trials, presentation of Phase 3 MIRA-2 results, initiation of a second Phase 3 MIRA-3 trial, and completion of enrollment in the Phase 2 ZETA-1 trial.

Positive Outlook

  • Top-line data expected end of Q2 2021 for Phase 2 VEGA-1 trial in Presbyopia
  • Presenting Phase 3 MIRA-2 results at the ASCRS conference in July
  • Top-line data expected end of Q3 2021 for Phase 3 LYNX-1 trial in Night Vision Disturbances
  • Planning to initiate second Phase 3 MIRA-3 trial in 2H 2021 for Reversal of Mydriasis
  • Completion of enrollment in Phase 2 ZETA-1 trial expected early 2022 for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema

Challenges Ahead

  • Success and timing of clinical trials are subject to regulatory submissions.
  • Regulatory requirements or developments could impact trial progress.
  • Changes to clinical trial designs and regulatory pathways may occur.
  • The company may face challenges in obtaining sufficient additional capital.
  • Legislative, regulatory, political, and economic developments could affect outcomes.