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- Launched pivotal Phase 3 STEADFAST study with azeliragon in Alzheimer’s disease

- Completed enrollment of AGATA Phase 2b study with liver-selective Glucokinase Activator in Type 2 diabetes, with expected data readout in mid-2016

- Initiated LOGRA Phase 2b study with oral GLP-1R agonist in Type 2 diabetes, with expected data readout by year-end 2016

- Raised $104 million in net proceeds from IPO

HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 1, 2016-- vTv Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq:VTVT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of new orally administered treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes, today reported business highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2015. In addition, vTv provided an update on recent developments and upcoming milestones for its lead clinical development programs.

“Over the past year, we have made significant progress advancing our mission to develop first- and best-in-class therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes,” said President and CEO Steve Holcombe. “We initiated our pivotal Phase 3 STEADFAST study of azeliragon, a novel product candidate which has demonstrated unprecedented positive effects in treating mild Alzheimer’s disease. We also advanced two mid-stage clinical studies with oral, small molecule drug candidates in Type 2 diabetes, both of which have demonstrated sustained glucose control without the side effects seen with other current or investigational agents. We look forward to expected data readouts in mid-2016 for the fully enrolled Phase 2b study with TTP399, a liver-selective Glucokinase Activator, and at year-end for our Phase 2b study with TTP273, our oral, small molecule GLP-1R agonist. We believe our Alzheimer’s and diabetes product candidates have disruptive potential, and could vastly improve the lives of millions of patients around the world for whom there are no adequate therapeutic options.”

Added Mr. Holcombe, “In addition, we expanded and strengthened our leadership team during 2015, welcoming Jeffrey Kindler as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Larry Altstiel as Chief Medical Officer, and Rudy Howard as Chief Financial Officer. We also raised over $100 million in an initial public offering, fueling our ability to invest in these important clinical programs.”

2015 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

Development Programs:

STEADFAST Study with azeliragon in Alzheimer’s disease
Azeliragon: a novel, oral small molecule antagonist of the Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) with best-in-class potential

• vTv continues to enroll its Phase 3 study with lead product candidate azeliragon. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, which began dosing in May 2015, is evaluating whether azeliragon can slow the cognitive and functional decline of patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease. The Company expects to complete enrollment in Part A of the Phase 3 study in mid-2016. The trial is being conducted under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) and has Fast Track designation.
  
• Successful Phase 2b results of 5mg/day over 18 months showed statistically significant efficacy in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s patients (+3.1 points on ADAS-Cog standard measure of cognition) and even greater efficacy in mild patients (+4.0). Benefits were shown on CDR-SB and all secondary endpoints, including a significant reduction of psychiatric events (e.g. anxiety).

AGATA Study with TTP399 in Type 2 Diabetes
TTP399: a novel oral, liver-selective Glucokinase Activator (GKA) with first-in-class potential

• The Phase 2b study recently completed patient enrollment and is on track for a mid-2016 data readout. AGATA is a randomized, double-blind, placebo- and active-controlled parallel group trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of TTP399 following six months administration of 180 Type 2 diabetic patients on a stable dose of metformin. The trial is designed to demonstrate that TTP399 produces significant and sustainable improvement in glycemic control.
• Previous Phase 2a clinical data showed that the drug significantly lowered blood glucose with no evidence of hypoglycemia, increase in lipids or induction of insulin secretion. Within the high-dose arm of the study, approximately 86% of “well-controlled” patients (A1C levels < 7.5) were able to achieve pre-diabetic A1c levels(<6.5%) after only 6 weeks of treatment without any episodes of hypoglycemia following administration of the oral treatment.

LOGRA Study with TTP273 in Type 2 Diabetes
TTP273: an oral, small molecule GLP-1R agonist with best-in-class potential

• Initiated the LOGRA Phase 2b study, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of TTP273 in 156 Type 2 diabetics on stable doses of metformin.
• Previous Phase 1b trial of TTP273 demonstrated robust effects on postprandial and fasting glucose. All doses of TTP273 were safe and well tolerated with no serious adverse events or evidence of gastrointestinal side effects compared to placebo.
• Expect to report study results by year-end 2016.

Corporate Updates:

• Strengthened balance sheet. vTv completed an initial public offering in July 2015, raising net proceeds of $104 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses.
• Expanded and strengthened leadership team.

--Jeffrey Kindler joined as Executive Chairman of Board of Directors. Mr. Kindler, the former Chairman & CEO of Pfizer, has over 25 years of executive management experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer products industries.

--Larry Altstiel, M.D., Ph.D., joined as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Altstiel, a former Pfizer and Eli Lilly senior executive, brings 20 years of senior clinical research and management experience in neurodegenerative diseases.

--Rudy Howard was appointed Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Howard joins with 30 years of senior financial executive roles, last serving as CFO of SciQuest.

Upcoming Anticipated Milestones:

• STEADFAST Study (azeliragon in Alzheimer’s disease): Expect to complete enrollment in Part A of Phase 3 study in mid-2016.
• AGATA Study (TTP399 GKA in Type 2 diabetes): Expect to report Phase 2b safety and efficacy results in mid-2016.
• LOGRA Study (TTP273 GLP-1R agonist in Type 2 diabetes): Expect to complete enrollment and report Phase 2b safety and efficacy results by year-end 2016.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results

• Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2015 were $88.0 million, compared to $1.4 million as of December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily driven by the $104.4 million of proceeds received from the Company’s IPO in August offset by the subsequent use of the proceeds for operations.
• R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $8.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $29.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $5.5 million and $18.7 million in the comparable periods in 2014. The increases in research and development expenses for both the three- and twelve-month periods were largely due to higher spending on the clinical trials for azeliragon, TTP399 and TTP273.
• G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and $9.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to $2.1 million and $11.7 million in the comparable periods in 2014. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three-month period was primarily due to higher professional fees and insurance costs offset by lower costs for personnel. The decreases in general and administrative expenses for the twelve-month period were primarily driven by the recognition of certain personnel-related expenses recognized in 2014. Such decreases were offset by higher professional fees and insurance costs associated with the Company’s transition to a public company in 2015.
• Net Loss: Net loss was $11.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $41.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to net loss of $7.7 million and $36.1 million for the comparable periods in 2014.
• Financial Guidance: vTv Therapeutics expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operations through at least mid-2017.

About vTv Therapeutics Inc.

vTv Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of orally administered small molecule drug candidates to fill significant unmet medical needs. vTv has a pipeline of clinical drug candidates led by programs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes as well as treatment of inflammatory disorders and the prevention of muscle weakness.

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