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vTv Therapeutics Announces 2020 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Initiation of Mechanistic Study of TTP399 expected during Q1 2021
Announcement of First-Patient First-Visit in Multiple Ascending Dose Phase 1 Study of HPP737
Publication of Phase 2 SimpliciT-1 Results of TTP399 in ADA’s
“Despite the challenges of operating through a global pandemic, 2020 was a successful year for vTv Therapeutics,” said
“In 2021, we look forward to building on these successes as we advance our two lead programs for the treatment of type 1 diabetes and psoriasis. We plan to initiate our first pivotal study of TTP399 along with other supporting studies to demonstrate our unique glucokinase activator’s potential to reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes. Furthermore, we have commenced a multiple ascending dose study with HPP737 to be followed by a phase 2 study in patients with psoriasis in order to demonstrate HPP737’s potential to be a well-tolerated, next-generation PDE4 inhibitor.”
Recent Achievements and Outlook
Type 1 Diabetes
- Mechanistic Study of Ketoacidosis with TTP399. To further support the hypothesis that TTP399 may help reduce the incidence of ketoacidosis, vTv will begin dosing of a mechanistic study of TTP399 in patients with type 1 diabetes during Q1 of 2021 to determine the impact of TTP399 on ketone body formation during a period of acute insulin withdrawal. The FDA agreed with the Company’s recommendation that such a mechanistic study be performed in support of the Company’s planned pivotal trials. vTv expects to report topline results from the mechanistic study in Q2/Q3 2021.
- Pivotal Study Planning. The Company is planning to initiate the first of two pivotal, placebo-controlled, six-month clinical trials of TTP399 in approximately 400 subjects with type 1 diabetes in 2H 2021. The studies will be designed to assess TTP399’s ability to reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia when administered as an oral adjunct to insulin therapy.
- Publication of SimpliciT-1 Results. Diabetes Care, the American Diabetes Association’s journal of clinical research, published the positive results of the Phase 2 SimpliciT-1 Study of TTP399 as an adjunct therapy to insulin in patients with type 1 diabetes, which showed statistically significant reductions in HbA1c and clinically meaningful reductions in hypoglycemia.
Psoriasis
- First-Patient First-Visit of Multiple Ascending Dose Study with HPP737. The Company has begun dosing of a phase 1 multiple ascending dose study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of HPP737, a PDE4 inhibitor, in healthy volunteers. The phase 1 study will inform dose selection for the planned phase 2 study in psoriasis that the Company expects to begin later this year.
- License Agreement for Nrf2 Activator HPP971. In
December 2020 , the Company announced a new license agreement with Anteris Bio for worldwide rights to vTv’s novel, clinical-stage Nrf2 activator compound, HPP971. Anteris will be pursuing indications in renal disease with HPP971.
Azeliragon (TTP488)
- Discontinuation of azeliragon for Alzheimer’s disease. On
December 15, 2020 , vTv announced that the phase 2 Elevage Study of azeliragon did not meet its primary objective. vTv has discontinued development of azeliragon for Alzheimer’s disease, but the Company is evaluating potential alternative indications in partnership with other interested parties.
Capital Raising
- At-the-Market (ATM) Offering. In January, the Company filed a prospectus supplement for
$5.5 million of additional capacity under the Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement withCantor Fitzgerald & Co. As of the date of this release, the full$5.5 million remains available.
- Lincoln Park. The Company continues to leverage its partnership with Lincoln Park to raise capital to fund its on-going and planned clinical trials and corporate operations on an opportunistic basis.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Cash Position: The Company’s cash position as of
December 31, 2020 , was$5.7 million compared to$1.8 million as ofSeptember 30, 2020 .
- Revenue: Revenue for the fourth quarter was
$6.4 million and was insignificant for the third quarter of 2020. The revenue for the fourth quarter was primarily attributable to the upfront consideration, consisting of cash and an equity interest, received in connection with the Company’s license agreement with Anteris Bio.
- R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were
$2.5 million and$1.8 million for the three months endedDecember 31, 2020 andSeptember 30, 2020 , respectively. This increase of$0.8 million was driven primarily by the reversal of certain performance-based compensation accruals which occurred in the third quarter.
- G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were
$2.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 and$1.1 million for the third quarter, respectively. The increase of$1.0 million was driven by the reversal of certain performance-based compensation accruals in the third quarter.
- Net Income/(Loss) Before Non-Controlling Interest: Net income before non-controlling interest was $1.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to a net loss of $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2020.
- Net Income/(Loss) Per Share: Diluted net income per share was
$0.02 for the three months endedDecember 31, 2020 compared to a diluted net loss per share of ($0.03 ) for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2020 , based on weighted-average diluted shares of 74.4 million and 48.2 million for the three-month periods endedDecember 31, 2020 andSeptember 30, 2020 , respectively. Non-GAAP net income per fully exchanged share was$0.02 for the three months endedDecember 31, 2020 compared to a net loss per fully exchanged share of ($0.02 ) atSeptember 30, 2020 , based on non-GAAP fully exchanged weighted-average shares of 74.4 million and 71.3 million for the three months endedDecember 31, 2020 andSeptember 30, 2020 , respectively.
Full Year 2020 Financial Results
- Revenue: Revenues were
$6.4 million and$2.8 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The 2020 revenue is attributable to the upfront payment and fair value of the equity interest received by the Company in connection with the license agreement with Anteris Bio. The revenue earned during 2019 primarily relates to the recognition of amounts deferred for the license agreement with Reneo and a milestone received under the license agreement with Newsoara.
- R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $11.0 million and
$15.1 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. This decrease was attributable primarily to lower spending on clinical trials for azeliragon and TTP399 in 2020 coupled with the impact of reversals of performance-based compensation accruals in 2020.
- G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $7.3 million and
$8.5 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Such decreases were primarily driven by lower compensation costs related to a reversal of accruals for performance-based compensation and lower share-based compensation expense in 2020.
- Net Loss Before Non-Controlling Interest: Net loss before non-controlling interest was
$12.8 million and$21.9 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
- Net Loss Per Share: GAAP net loss per share was
$0.18 and$0.59 for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, based on weighted-average shares of 47.1 million and 30.3 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Non-GAAP net loss per fully exchanged share was$0.17 and$0.37 for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, based on non-GAAP fully exchanged weighted-average shares of 70.2 million and 53.4 million for the years endedDecember 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
2020 | 2020 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,747 | $ | 1,827 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 158 | 14 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 939 | 1,306 | ||||||
Current deposits | 371 | 531 | ||||||
Total current assets | 7,215 | 3,678 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 367 | 389 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 482 | 499 | ||||||
Long-term investments | 6,725 | 2,480 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 14,789 | $ | 7,046 | ||||
Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 6,120 | $ | 5,747 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities | 155 | 149 | ||||||
Current portion of contract liabilities | 31 | 31 | ||||||
Current portion of notes payable | 84 | 2,369 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 6,390 | 8,296 | ||||||
Contract liabilities, net of current portion | 1,009 | 1,017 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 676 | 717 | ||||||
Warrant liability, related party | 2,871 | 2,715 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 50 | 82 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 10,996 | 12,827 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 83,895 | 45,591 | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficit: | ||||||||
Class A Common Stock | 541 | 492 | ||||||
Class B Common Stock | 232 | 232 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 209,161 | 201,243 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (290,036 | ) | (253,339 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to |
(80,102 | ) | (51,372 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 14,789 | $ | 7,046 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
Revenue | $ | 6,399 | $ | 7 | ||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Research and development | 2,534 | 1,768 | ||||||
General and administrative | 2,035 | 1,071 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,569 | 2,839 | ||||||
Operating income/(loss) | 1,830 | (2,832 | ) | |||||
Interest expense | (67 | ) | (235 | ) | ||||
Other (expense) income, net | (156 | ) | 814 | |||||
Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest | 1,607 | (2,253 | ) | |||||
Income tax provision | — | — | ||||||
Net loss before noncontrolling interest | 1,607 | (2,253 | ) | |||||
Less: net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 481 | (720 | ) | |||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (1,533 | ) | |||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (1,533 | ) | |||
Net income/(loss) per share: | ||||||||
Basic net income/(loss) per share of |
$ | 0.02 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
Diluted net income/(loss) per share of |
$ | 0.02 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares used in calculating: | ||||||||
Basic net income/(loss) per share of |
51,133,609 | 48,238,285 | ||||||
Diluted net income/(loss) per share of |
74,397,085 | 48,238,285 |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended |
For the Year Ended |
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2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 6,399 | $ | 7 | $ | 6,414 | $ | 2,764 | ||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 2,534 | 4,406 | 11,015 | 15,119 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 2,035 | 1,989 | 7,251 | 8,537 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,569 | 6,395 | 18,266 | 23,656 | ||||||||||||
Operating income/(loss) | 1,830 | (6,388 | ) | (11,852 | ) | (20,892 | ) | |||||||||
Interest income | — | 12 | 12 | 53 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (67 | ) | (283 | ) | (692 | ) | (1,827 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (156 | ) | (223 | ) | (270 | ) | 828 | |||||||||
Income/(loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest | 1,607 | (6,882 | ) | (12,802 | ) | (21,838 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax provision | — | — | — | 100 | ||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) before noncontrolling interest | 1,607 | (6,882 | ) | (12,802 | ) | (21,938 | ) | |||||||||
Less: net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | 481 | (2,483 | ) | (4,303 | ) | (8,894 | ) | |||||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (4,399 | ) | $ | (8,499 | ) | $ | (13,044 | ) | |||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (5,033 | ) | $ | (8,499 | ) | $ | (17,913 | ) | |||||
Net income/(loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic net income/(loss) per share of |
$ | 0.02 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.59 | ) | |||||
Diluted net income/(loss) per share of |
$ | 0.02 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.59 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares used in calculating: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic net income/(loss) per share of |
51,133,609 | 37,955,449 | 47,137,917 | 30,292,030 | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income/(loss) per share of |
74,397,085 | 37,955,449 | 47,137,917 | 30,292,030 |
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
The following is a reconciliation of non-GAAP adjusted net loss per fully exchanged share, basic and diluted to its most directly comparable GAAP measure, net loss per share of
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (1,533 | ) | |||
Other income - related party | (156 | ) | 814 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 272 | 171 | ||||||
Deemed distribution to related party | — | — | ||||||
Reallocation of net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from the assumed exchange of Class B shares (1) | 481 | (720 | ) | |||||
Adjusted net income/(loss) before noncontrolling interest | $ | 1,723 | $ | (1,268 | ) | |||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Weighted-average number of |
74,397,085 | 48,238,285 | ||||||
Assumed exchange of Class B Common Stock (1) | — | 23,094,221 | ||||||
Adjusted proforma fully exchanged weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, diluted | 74,397,085 | 71,332,506 | ||||||
Adjusted net income/(loss) per fully exchanged share, diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Three Months Ended |
Twelve Months Ended |
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2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to |
$ | 1,126 | $ | (5,033 | ) | $ | (8,499 | ) | $ | (17,913 | ) | |||||
Other income - related party | (156 | ) | (223 | ) | (270 | ) | 827 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 272 | 423 | 1,009 | 1,518 | ||||||||||||
Deemed distribution to related party | — | 634 | — | 4,869 | ||||||||||||
Reallocation of net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from the assumed exchange of Class B shares (1) | 481 | (2,483 | ) | (4,303 | ) | (8,894 | ) | |||||||||
Adjusted net income/(loss) before noncontrolling interest | $ | 1,723 | $ | (6,682 | ) | $ | (12,063 | ) | $ | (19,593 | ) | |||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted-average number of |
74,397,085 | 37,955,449 | 47,137,917 | 30,292,030 | ||||||||||||
Assumed exchange of Class B Common Stock (1) | — | 23,094,221 | 23,094,221 | 23,094,221 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted proforma fully exchanged weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, diluted | 74,397,085 | 61,049,670 | 70,232,138 | 53,386,251 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted net income/(loss) per fully exchanged share, diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.37 | ) |
(1) Assumes the exchange of all outstanding Class B common stock, resulting in the inclusion of shares of Class B common stock in the weighted average share count, if not already considered, and the elimination of the noncontrolling interest and recognition of the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
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