Viridian Therapeutics Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Viridian Therapeutics reported positive initial clinical data from the Phase 1/2 trial of VRDN-001 in TED patients and VRDN-002 in healthy volunteers. The company ended the quarter with $161.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, providing a cash runway into 2024.
Positive initial clinical data from Phase 1/2 trial of VRDN-001 in Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) patients.
VRDN-002 achieved an extended half-life of 30-40 days in healthy volunteers.
Ended 2Q 2022 with $161.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Entered into a debt financing agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. for up to $75 million.
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Forward Guidance
Viridian Therapeutics is focused on advancing its TED programs, with key milestones expected in the coming quarters. The company anticipates initiating a Phase 3 trial for VRDN-001 by the end of 2022 and selecting either VRDN-002 or VRDN-003 to advance into registrational trials by the end of 2023.
Positive Outlook
- VRDN-001 20mg/kg cohort data presentation planned for a medical meeting in the fourth quarter of 2022.
- VRDN-001 3mg/kg cohort is expected to deliver data in the fourth quarter of 2022.
- Additional VRDN-001 chronic TED proof-of-concept cohorts now planned to launch in the fourth quarter of 2022, with data expected in the first half of 2023
- First VRDN-001 double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial (THRIVE), in active TED patients, expected to initiate by the end of 2022, with topline data expected in mid-year 2024.
- IND filing for VRDN-003 is planned for the second quarter of 2023 with proof-of-concept data expected in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty and potential delays related to clinical drug development.
- The duration and impact of regulatory delays in the Company’s clinical programs.
- Manufacturing risks.
- Competition from other therapies or products.
- Effects from the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s research, development and business activities and operating results