NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery platform advancing toward initiation of phase 1 clinical trial by year end
Pharma collaborations accelerate for the BioJet™ Systemic Oral Delivery platform, which shows potential for liver-targeted delivery of large molecules
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“We took a big step in advancing our NaviCap platform toward the clinic, with the filing of our IND and a planned phase 1 trial for BT-600 on track for initiation in December,” said
“The third quarter was also marked by accelerating development of our BioJet™ platform. We progressed our three existing pharma collaborations during the quarter and are actively negotiating with a potential fourth pharma collaborator. The BioJet platform has demonstrated not only category-leading bioavailability, but the potential to enable liver-targeted, oral delivery of large molecules,” stated
Third Quarter 2023 and Other Recent Highlights
NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery Platform and BT-600 in ulcerative colitis
- BT-600 IND Filing. Biora filed an IND application with the FDA for BT-600 in
September 2023 . The company responded to agency questions and filed an updated IND in late October to provide additional time for regulatory review. - NaviCap Patent for Targeted Delivery of JAK Inhibitors to the GI Tract. The USPTO recently allowed a new patent regarding the novel treatment paradigm of the BT-600 program, which provides targeted delivery of a JAK inhibitor to the GI tract.
BioJet™ Systemic Oral Delivery Platform preclinical development
- EASD Presentation of BioJet 2 Data. New data was presented at the
European Association for the Study of Diabetes , demonstrating that the BioJet 2 device met its performance targets. Across three studies in a porcine model, 96% of animals showed semaglutide in systemic circulation at clinically relevant levels, and oral bioavailability averaged 20.5%. - Liver-Targeted Delivery of Large Molecules. Early collaborator data indicates the BioJet platform could provide a unique advantage for liver-targeted, oral delivery of large molecules through its proprietary liquid jet injection into the small intestine, where the hepatic portal system provides optimal delivery to the liver.
- BioJet Research Collaborations. Biora received data analysis from animal studies with one pharma collaborator; completed studies with a second collaborator and awaits sample analysis; and is initiating new studies with a third collaborator. Active negotiations are underway with a fourth potential pharma collaborator.
Capital Markets
- Optimization of Capital Structure. Biora materially reduced its convertible notes balance by
$50 million through a notes exchange agreement during the third quarter and raised more than$5.5 million through various sources including monetization of legacy business assets and direct capital investments.
Anticipated Milestones
NaviCap™ Targeted Oral Delivery Platform and BT-600 in ulcerative colitis
- FDA response to IND application for BT-600 is anticipated, with Phase 1 trial initiation expected before the end of 2023, followed by execution in Q1 2024, and final data assessment in Q2 2024
BioJet™ Systemic Oral Delivery Platform development
- Potential new collaboration and progress with existing collaborators
- Ongoing preclinical data generation through animal studies with multiple collaborators’ molecules anticipated during Q4 2024
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Comparison of Three Months Ended
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Net loss was
Comparison of Three Months Ended
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Biora is focused on development of two therapeutics platforms: the NaviCap™ targeted oral delivery platform, which is designed to improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel disease through treatment at the site of disease in the gastrointestinal tract, and the BioJet™ systemic oral delivery platform, which is designed to replace injection for better management of chronic diseases through needle-free, oral delivery of large molecules.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
2023 | 2023 | ||||||||
Revenues | $ | — | $ | 2 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||
Research and development | 10,547 | 5,983 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 12,774 | 8,953 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 23,321 | 14,936 | |||||||
Loss from operations | (23,321 | ) | (14,934 | ) | |||||
Interest expense, net | (2,592 | ) | (2,703 | ) | |||||
Gain (loss) on warrant liabilities | 4,568 | (161 | ) | ||||||
Other expense, net | (52,108 | ) | (5 | ) | |||||
Loss before income taxes | (73,453 | ) | (17,803 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense | 1 | 4 | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (73,454 | ) | $ | (17,807 | ) | |||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (4.89 | ) | $ | (1.47 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 15,024,726 | 12,143,108 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
Revenues | $ | — | $ | 80 | |||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||
Research and development | 10,547 | 5,820 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 12,774 | 8,147 | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 23,321 | 13,967 | |||||||
Loss from operations | (23,321 | ) | (13,887 | ) | |||||
Interest expense, net | (2,592 | ) | (2,773 | ) | |||||
Gain on warrant liabilities | 4,568 | 2,044 | |||||||
Other expense, net | (52,108 | ) | (100 | ) | |||||
Loss before income taxes | (73,453 | ) | (14,716 | ) | |||||
Income tax expense | 1 | 158 | |||||||
Loss from continuing operations | (73,454 | ) | (14,874 | ) | |||||
Gain from discontinued operations | — | 9,760 | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (73,454 | ) | $ | (5,114 | ) | |||
Net loss per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted | $ | (4.89 | ) | $ | (1.99 | ) | |||
Net gain per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted | $ | — | $ | 1.30 | |||||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (4.89 | ) | $ | (0.68 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 15,024,726 | 7,478,150 | |||||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) | |||||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
(1) | |||||||||
Assets | |||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 12,569 | $ | 30,486 | |||||
Income tax receivable | 818 | 828 | |||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,351 | 4,199 | |||||||
Current assets of disposal group held for sale | 2,509 | 2,603 | |||||||
Total current assets | 19,247 | 38,116 | |||||||
Property and equipment, net | 1,236 | 1,654 | |||||||
Right-of-use assets | 1,834 | 1,482 | |||||||
Other assets | 6,314 | 6,201 | |||||||
6,072 | 6,072 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 34,703 | $ | 53,525 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit | |||||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 3,905 | $ | 3,606 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 24,314 | 16,161 | |||||||
Warrant liabilities | 41,325 | 3,538 | |||||||
Total current liabilities | 69,544 | 23,305 | |||||||
Convertible notes, net | 80,378 | 127,811 | |||||||
Other long-term liabilities | 3,567 | 4,696 | |||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 153,489 | $ | 155,812 | |||||
Stockholders' deficit: | |||||||||
Common stock | 21 | 8 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 835,817 | 743,626 | |||||||
Accumulated deficit | (935,545 | ) | (826,843 | ) | |||||
(19,079 | ) | (19,078 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholders' deficit | (118,786 | ) | (102,287 | ) | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 34,703 | $ | 53,525 | |||||
(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of
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