Lyra Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Lyra Therapeutics reported a net loss of $7.8 million for the first quarter of 2021, with cash and cash equivalents totaling $66.1 million as of March 31, 2021. The company presented positive data from its LANTERN Phase 2 study of LYR-210 and appointed Robert Kern, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.
Presented positive full data set from LANTERN Phase 2 Study of LYR-210 at COSM 2021 Virtual Event, demonstrating effectiveness in both non-polyp and polyp patients.
Commenced first manufacturing lot at CMO to support the IND supplement and the commencement of Phase 3 clinical trial for LYR-210 around the end of the year.
Appointed Robert Kern, MD, as Chief Medical Officer.
Management believes Lyra has sufficient cash to fund the company through planned operations into 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Lyra Therapeutics anticipates sharing results from its PK study of LYR-210 in the second quarter, along with feedback from its End-of Phase-2 meeting with the FDA around mid-year. Subject to FDA guidance, the company plans to initiate a Phase 2 trial for LYR-220 in the second half of 2021 and a Phase 3 trial of LYR-210 around the end of the year. Management believes Lyra has sufficient cash to fund the company through planned operations into 2023.
Positive Outlook
- Presenting results from PK study of LYR-210 in Q2 2021.
- Sharing feedback from End-of Phase-2 meeting with the FDA around mid-year.
- Planning to initiate a Phase 2 trial for LYR-220 in the second half of 2021.
- Planning to initiate a Phase 3 trial of LYR-210 around the end of the year.
- Sufficient cash to fund operations into 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty regarding FDA guidance affecting trial plans.
- Clinical trials are expensive and time-consuming
- Reliance on third parties for manufacturing and clinical trials.
- Potential adverse impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Risk of failure to obtain and maintain intellectual property rights.