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Dec 31, 2022

Praxis Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Praxis Precision Medicines reported financial results, providing a corporate update.

Key Takeaways

Praxis Precision Medicines reported a net loss of $41.2 million for Q4 2022, with cash and investments of $100.5 million as of December 31, 2022. The company anticipates topline results for the ulixacaltamide Essential1 study in Q1 2023 and data from its clinical-stage epilepsy programs throughout 2023.

Praxis expects topline results from the ulixacaltamide (PRAX-944) Essential1 study for essential tremor in Q1 2023.

Topline results are expected for each of three clinical-stage epilepsy programs in 2023.

PRAX-562 Phase 2 EMBOLD Study results in DEEs are expected in 2H23.

Cash and investments totaled $100.5 million as of December 31, 2022, supporting operations into 1Q24.

EPS
-$13.1
Previous year: -$19.5
-33.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$61.6M
Previous year: $139M
-55.6%
Free Cash Flow
-$28.8M
Previous year: -$45.4M
-36.5%
Total Assets
$115M
Previous year: $293M
-60.7%

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Forward Guidance

Praxis Precision Medicines anticipates several milestones in 2023, including topline results from clinical trials and advancement of development candidates.

Positive Outlook

  • Topline results from ulixacaltamide (PRAX-944) Essential1 study expected in 1Q23.
  • PRAX-222 first-in-patient EMBRAVE Study safety data expected mid-2023.
  • PRAX-628 first-in-human Phase 1 data expected mid-2023.
  • PRAX-562 Phase 2 EMBOLD Study results expected in 2H23.
  • Nomination of a development candidate for PRAX-080 for PCDH19 expected in the second half of 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainties inherent in clinical trials.
  • Expected timing of submissions for regulatory approval or review by governmental authorities.
  • Regulatory approvals to conduct trials.
  • Praxis’ ability to continue as a going concern.
  • Risks concerning Praxis’ programs and operations as described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K.