Dec 31, 2020

Ocuphire Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Ocuphire's financial results for the full year 2020 were announced, and a corporate update was provided. The company completed a reverse merger, raised over $21 million, and advanced its clinical programs despite COVID-19 challenges.

Key Takeaways

Ocuphire Pharma reported a net loss of $24.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The company's cash and cash equivalents totaled approximately $16.4 million. Key milestones included becoming a Nasdaq-listed company and advancing its Nyxol® and APX3330 programs.

Completed reverse merger with Rexahn Pharmaceuticals and Nasdaq listing.

Raised $21.15 million in a private placement.

Initiated multiple Phase 3 and Phase 2 clinical trials.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $24.6 million.

EPS
-$3.67
General and Administrative Expenses
$2.82M
Research and Development Expenses
$6.65M
Cash and Equivalents
$16.4M
Free Cash Flow
-$2.66M
Total Assets
$17.7M

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Forward Guidance

Ocuphire anticipates key milestones including Phase 3 MIRA-2 trial data in March 2021, Phase 2 VEGA-1 trial data by the end of Q2 2021, Phase 3 LYNX-1 trial data by the end of Q3 2021, and Phase 2 ZETA-1 trial enrollment initiation in Q1 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Phase 3 MIRA-2 trial investigating Nyxol for Reversal of Mydriasis with top line data expected in March 2021
  • Phase 2 VEGA-1 trial investigating a kit combination of Nyxol and low-dose pilocarpine for treatment of Presbyopia with top line data expected end of Q2 2021
  • Phase 3 LYNX-1 trial investigating Nyxol for Night Vision Disturbances with top line data expected end of Q3 2021
  • Phase 2 ZETA-1 trial investigating APX3330 for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema: enrollment initiation expected in Q1 2021 with top line data expected early 2022