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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 14, 2019
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO), a biotechnology company developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics based on its proprietary self-delivering RNAi (sd-rxRNA®) therapeutic platform, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019 and provided a business update.
"Our financial results during the first quarter of the year continue to remain consistent and in line with our projections for 2019. With an approximate $2 million quarterly cash burn expected to continue for the remainder of the year, the Company expects to have funding into the second half of 2020 while also providing us with the ability to significantly advance and expand our pipeline projects. In parallel with progressing our lead pipeline products, we have expanded our collaborations to include a collaboration with Glycostem Therapeutics and have increased our data output supporting the broad applicability of our self-delivering RNAi platform in various immune cell types and immuno-oncology applications, such as adoptive cell therapy and direct intra-tumoral use of our products," said Dr. Gerrit Dispersyn, President and CEO of Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. "By bringing new talent on board and implementing improved R&D processes, we look forward to further accelerating our R&D efforts within the financial expectations and projected cash runway."
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Cash Position
At March 31, 2019, the Company had cash of $12.7 million as compared with $14.9 million at December 31, 2018. The Company expects its cash to provide funding into the second half of 2020.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 were $1.1 million as compared with $1.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in headcount and the payroll-related expenses, as well as the completion of the Company's drug manufacture of RXI-762 in the prior year period.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 were $1.1 million as compared with $0.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in stock-based compensation expense related to the restricted stock issued to the Company's former Chief Executive Officer in lieu of cash compensation.
Net Loss
Net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2019 was $2.1 million, compared with $2.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to changes in operating expenses, as discussed above
About Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Phio Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: PHIO) is a biotechnology company developing the next generation of immuno-oncology therapeutics based on its self-delivering RNAi (sd-rxRNA®) therapeutic platform. The Company's efforts are focused on developing sd-rxRNA therapeutic compounds to be used in the context of immunotherapy by targeting checkpoints or other gene targets, by local or intravenous injections. We aim to maximize the power of our sd-rxRNA therapeutic compounds by weaponizing immune effector cells to overcome tumor immune escape providing patients with a powerful new treatment option that goes beyond current treatment modalities. For additional information, visit the Company's website, www.phiopharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. These statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of important factors, including, but not limited to, the safety and efficacy of our product candidates, future success of our clinical trials and scientific studies, expected duration of available cash runway, our ability to enter into strategic partnerships and the future success of these strategic partnerships, the availability of funds and resources to pursue our research and development projects and general economic conditions. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q include detailed risks under the caption "Risk Factors" that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Readers are urged to review these risk factors and to not act in reliance on any forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ from those contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Phio does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect a change in its views, events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release.
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| For the Three | | For the Three | |
Months Ended | | Months Ended | | |
March 31, 2019 | | March 31, 2018 | | |
Revenues | $ 21 | | $ 23 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | |
Research and development | 1,089 | | 1,361 | |
General and administrative | 1,078 | | 901 | |
Total operating expenses | 2,167 | | 2,262 | |
Operating loss | (2,146) | | (2,239) | |
Total other income, net | 27 | | — | |
Net loss | $ (2,119) | | $ (2,239) | |
Net loss per share: Basic and diluted | $ (0.10) | | $ (0.90) | |
Weighted average shares: Basic and diluted | 20,419,440 | | 2,494,464 | |
PHIO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP. | | | | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | | | | |
(Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited) | | | | |
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| March 31, | | December 31, | |
| 2019 | | 2018 | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | |
Cash | $ 12,746 | | $ 14,879 | |
Restricted cash | 50 | | 50 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 117 | | 221 | |
Total current assets | 12,913 | | 15,150 | |
Right of use asset | 592 | | — | |
Property and equipment, net | 155 | | 172 | |
Other assets | 18 | | — | |
Total assets | $ 13,678 | | $ 15,322 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | |
Accounts payable | $ 721 | | $ 550 | |
Accrued expenses | 703 Werbung Mehr Nachrichten zur Phio Pharmaceuticals Inc Aktie kostenlos abonnieren
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