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Sep 30, 2023

Nkgen Biotech Q3 2023 Earnings Report

NKGen Biotech reported financial results for Q3 2023 and provided business highlights.

Key Takeaways

NKGen Biotech reported a net loss of $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $6.7 million in the same period in 2022. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had total cash of $8.8 million. R&D expenses were $3.9 million, while G&A expenses were $3.0 million.

SNK01 Phase I autologous clinical program demonstrated improvement in neuroinflammation and cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Expect to initiate Phase I/IIa SNK01 clinical program by year end.

SNK02 Phase I allogeneic clinical program continues to progress.

Anticipate preliminary solid tumor data readout and IND filing for Parkinson’s Disease in 1Q24.

Total Revenue
$0
Previous year: $77K
-100.0%
EPS
-$2.48
Previous year: -$1.1
+125.5%
Gross Profit
-$300K
Previous year: $74K
-505.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$8.8M
Previous year: $728K
+1108.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$14M
Previous year: -$641K
+2080.4%
Total Assets
$25.2M
Previous year: $174M
-85.5%

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Forward Guidance

NKGen Biotech is focused on raising additional capital to fund trials and operations and advance its differentiated NK cell therapy programs. The company remains on track with near-term milestones, including commencing a Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Alzheimer’s Disease by year end, an IND filing for its SNK01 program for Parkinson’s Disease, and a preliminary data readout of its SNK02 allogeneic Phase I study in solid tumors.

Positive Outlook

  • On track to commence Phase I/IIa clinical trial for Alzheimer’s Disease by year end.
  • IND filing for SNK01 program for Parkinson’s Disease anticipated in Q1 2024.
  • Preliminary data readout of SNK02 allogeneic Phase I study in solid tumors anticipated in Q1 2024.
  • SNK01 showed positive data readouts from Phase I clinical study in Alzheimer’s disease.
  • NK cell therapy approach shows promise in addressing healthcare challenges.

Challenges Ahead

  • Company recognizes volatility in the market.
  • Highly focused on raising additional capital to fund trials and operations.
  • Net loss of $33.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Transaction costs expensed of $3,329,000.
  • Loss on issuance of forward purchase contract of $24,475,000