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“Minerva achieved a significant milestone in 2023, with the acceptance of our NDA for roluperidone, which if approved will be the first ever medication for negative symptoms of schizophrenia to receive regulatory approval. This milestone also brings hope to the patients, families and physicians caring for those experiencing negative symptoms of schizophrenia who currently have no treatment options,” said Dr. Remy Luthringer, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Minerva.
Fourth Quarter and Year End Financial Results
- Research and development (R&D) expense: For the three months ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022, R&D expense was$4.7 million and$3.2 million , respectively. R&D expense was higher versus the prior year period primarily due to costs associated with the FDA’s review of the Company’s NDA and higher compensation expenses. For the years endedDecember 31, 2023 and 2022, R&D expense was$12.7 million and$14.6 million , respectively. The decrease in R&D expense versus the prior year was primarily due to lower costs related to the preparation of our NDA for roluperidone, which was submitted during 2022, and lower non-cash stock compensation costs, partially offset by higher compensation expenses. - General and administrative (G&A) expense: For the three months ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022, G&A expense was$2.5 million and$1.9 million , respectively. G&A expense was higher versus the prior year period primarily due to higher compensation expenses and professional service fees. For the years endedDecember 31, 2023 and 2022, G&A expense was$10.4 million and$10.6 million , respectively. The decrease in G&A expense versus the prior year was primarily due to lower non-cash stock compensation costs and insurance costs, partially offset by higher professional service fees and compensation expenses. - Non-cash interest expense: For the three months ended
December 31, 2023 and 2022, non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties was$2.2 million and$1.9 million , respectively. For the years endedDecember 31, 2023 and 2022, non-cash interest expense was$8.3 million and$7.4 million , respectively. The increase for both the fourth quarter and year endedDecember 31, 2023 versus the prior year periods was primarily due to the amortization of non-cash interest expense for the difference between the balance of the liability related to the sale of future royalties and the estimated amount of future royalties to be received over the royalty period. - Net loss: Net loss was
$9.0 million for the three months endedDecember 31, 2023 , or net loss per share of$1.19 basic and diluted, as compared to net loss of$6.7 million , or net loss per share of$1.26 basic and diluted, for the three months endedDecember 31, 2022 . Net loss was$30.0 million for the year endedDecember 31, 2023 , or net loss per share of$4.61 basic and diluted, as compared to net loss of$32.1 million , or net loss per share of$6.01 basic and diluted for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 . - Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at
December 31, 2023 , were approximately$41.0 million , as compared to$36.2 million atDecember 31, 2022 .
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This press release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, reflect management’s expectations as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements herein with respect to the regulatory progress and therapeutic potential of roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including, without limitation, whether the FDA will require additional trials or data which may significantly delay and put at risk our efforts to obtain regulatory approval; whether the FDA may meet expected review timelines for our NDA; whether roluperidone will be successfully marketed if approved; management’s ability to successfully achieve its goals; our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations and corporate objectives on terms acceptable to us; general economic conditions; and other factors that are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our filings with the
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 40,913 | $ | 36,094 | ||
Restricted cash | 100 | 100 | ||||
Refundable regulatory fee | - | 3,117 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 989 | 848 | ||||
Total current assets | 42,002 | 40,159 | ||||
Equipment and capitalized software, net | 29 | 59 | ||||
14,869 | 14,869 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 56,900 | $ | 55,087 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 1,805 | $ | 969 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,535 | 408 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 3,340 | 1,377 | ||||
Long-term liabilities: | ||||||
Liability related to the sale of future royalties | 82,017 | 73,734 | ||||
Total liabilities | 85,357 | 75,111 | ||||
Stockholders' (deficit) equity: | ||||||
Common stock | 1 | 1 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 368,357 | 346,785 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (396,815 | ) | (366,810 | ) | ||
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (28,457 | ) | (20,024 | ) | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity | $ | 56,900 | $ | 55,087 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Twelve Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | $ | 4,721 | $ | 3,190 | $ | 12,705 | $ | 14,649 | ||||||
General and administrative | 2,451 | 1,880 | 10,414 | 10,582 | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 7,172 | 5,070 | 23,119 | 25,231 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (7,172 | ) | (5,070 | ) | (23,119 | ) | (25,231 | ) | ||||||
Foreign exchange (losses) gains | (19 | ) | (28 | ) | (40 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||
Investment income | 359 | 297 | 1,437 | 557 | ||||||||||
Non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties | (2,190 | ) | (1,925 | ) | (8,283 | ) | (7,407 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (9,022 | ) | $ | (6,726 | ) | $ | (30,005 | ) | $ | (32,109 | ) | ||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (1.19 | ) | $ | (1.26 | ) | $ | (4.61 | ) | $ | (6.01 | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 7,569 | 5,340 | 6,506 | 5,340 | ||||||||||
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