Catalyst Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2016 Financial Results And Provides Corporate Update
- Phase 1/2 Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial of High Potency Factor IX CB 2679d/ISU304 in Individuals with Hemophilia B to Commence in the Second Quarter of 2017 -
- Phase 2 Part of a Phase 2/3 Efficacy Clinical Trial of Next-Generation Coagulation Factor VIIa Variant Marzeptacog Alfa (Activated) in Individuals with Hemophilia A & B with an Inhibitor to Commence in the Fourth Quarter of 2017 -
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to address hematology indications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016, and provided an update on its hemostasis programs that include marzeptacog alfa (activated), a next-generation Factor VIIa, and CB 2679d/ISU304, a next-generation coagulation Factor IX.
“2016 was a very productive year – we continued to advance the development of our two highly potent next-generation coagulation factors in development. We presented positive results for both product candidates in subcutaneous non-clinical PK/PD studies at medical conferences, completed the marzeptacog alfa (activated) manufacturing technology transfer from Pfizer to CMC Biologicals, and successfully manufactured a commercial scale engineering batch of marzeptacog alfa (activated),” said Nassim Usman, Ph.D., Catalyst’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Having laid the groundwork in 2016 to initiate clinical trials of our Factor VIIa and IX candidates, we are looking forward to developing therapies with a simpler dosing method and improved long-term clinical outcomes for individuals with hemophilia.”
Recent Highlights
• Presented positive preclinical results at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2016 and the European Association of Hemophilia and Allied Diseases (EAHAD) 2017 meetings in well-validated models of hemophilia A and B with marzeptacog alfa (activated) and CB 2679d/ISU304:
- The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic profiles of both coagulation factors demonstrated attractive subcutaneous dosing profiles based on bioavailability, potency, time to maximal concentration and half-life
- Both candidates have the potential to be dosed by subcutaneous injection sufficient to correct coagulation abnormalities in individuals with hemophilia
- CB 2679d/ISU304 could potentially achieve stable normal Factor IX activity levels • Secured all license rights to the manufacturing materials and processes that apply to marzeptacog alfa (activated) from Wyeth LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pfizer
• Demonstrated the ability to manufacture marzeptacog alfa (activated) at commercial scale with our Drug Substance CMO partner, CMC Biologics
• Signed a drug product fill-finish manufacturing services agreement with Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services Limited for marzeptacog alfa (activated) for clinical trial applications
Anticipated Milestones
• CB 2679d/ISU304: Catalyst plans to initiate a Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept study in individuals with hemophilia B in the second quarter of 2017; the trial will be conducted by Catalyst’s collaborator, ISU Abxis (KOSDAQ: 086890) in South Korea.
• Marzeptacog alfa (activated): Catalyst plans to initiate the Phase 2 portion of a Phase 2/3 efficacy study in individuals with hemophilia A & B with an inhibitor in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2016
• Contract revenue was $0.1 million for both the three months ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Contract revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The decrease in contract revenue was due primarily to the termination of our collaboration agreement with Pfizer in April 2015.
• Research and development expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $3.1 million, compared with $1.8 million for the prior year period. The increase was due to an increase in manufacturing expenses of $1.0 million and amortization expense of $0.3 million. Research and development expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $11.6 million and $6.0 million, respectively, an increase of $5.6 million. The increase was due primarily to an increase of $3.6 million related to manufacturing expenses for marzeptacog alfa (activated), $1.0 million in personnel-related costs, driven by our strategic restructuring and an increase of $1.0 million in lab supply costs and costs related to preclinical third-party research and development service contracts.
• General and administrative expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $2.2 million, compared with $3.0 million for the prior year period. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in the cost of professional services (resulting from expenses related to the filing of the S-4 and preparations to be a public company). General and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $9.3 million and $9.6 million, respectively, a decrease of $0.3 million.
• Interest and other income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $1.5 million, compared with ($0.5) million for the prior year period. The increase was due primarily to the gain related to the sale of noncore NNR assets. Interest and other income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were $3.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, an increase of $3.0 million.
• Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $3.7 million, or ($4.68) per basic and diluted share, compared to $5.1 million, or ($6.73) per basic and diluted share, for the prior year period. Net loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $16.9 million, or ($21.75) basic and diluted share, compared to $14.8 million, or ($49.99) per basic and diluted share, for the prior year.
• Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $17.1 million and $32.5 million, respectively. The Company believes that its existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet its projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months.
About Catalyst Biosciences
Catalyst is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to address hematology indications. Catalyst is focused on the field of hemostasis, including the subcutaneous prophylaxis of hemophilia and facilitating surgery in individuals with hemophilia. Catalyst’s most advanced program is an improved next-generation coagulation Factor VIIa variant, marzeptacog alfa (activated), that has successfully completed an intravenous Phase 1 clinical trial in individuals with severe hemophilia A or B. Catalyst is also developing a next-generation Factor IX variant, CB 2679d/ISU304, that is in advanced preclinical development. For more information, please visit www.catbio.com.
- Phase 2 Part of a Phase 2/3 Efficacy Clinical Trial of Next-Generation Coagulation Factor VIIa Variant Marzeptacog Alfa (Activated) in Individuals with Hemophilia A & B with an Inhibitor to Commence in the Fourth Quarter of 2017 -
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catalyst Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to address hematology indications, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016, and provided an update on its hemostasis programs that include marzeptacog alfa (activated), a next-generation Factor VIIa, and CB 2679d/ISU304, a next-generation coagulation Factor IX.
“2016 was a very productive year – we continued to advance the development of our two highly potent next-generation coagulation factors in development. We presented positive results for both product candidates in subcutaneous non-clinical PK/PD studies at medical conferences, completed the marzeptacog alfa (activated) manufacturing technology transfer from Pfizer to CMC Biologicals, and successfully manufactured a commercial scale engineering batch of marzeptacog alfa (activated),” said Nassim Usman, Ph.D., Catalyst’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Having laid the groundwork in 2016 to initiate clinical trials of our Factor VIIa and IX candidates, we are looking forward to developing therapies with a simpler dosing method and improved long-term clinical outcomes for individuals with hemophilia.”
Recent Highlights
• Presented positive preclinical results at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2016 and the European Association of Hemophilia and Allied Diseases (EAHAD) 2017 meetings in well-validated models of hemophilia A and B with marzeptacog alfa (activated) and CB 2679d/ISU304:
- The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic profiles of both coagulation factors demonstrated attractive subcutaneous dosing profiles based on bioavailability, potency, time to maximal concentration and half-life
- Both candidates have the potential to be dosed by subcutaneous injection sufficient to correct coagulation abnormalities in individuals with hemophilia
- CB 2679d/ISU304 could potentially achieve stable normal Factor IX activity levels • Secured all license rights to the manufacturing materials and processes that apply to marzeptacog alfa (activated) from Wyeth LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pfizer
• Demonstrated the ability to manufacture marzeptacog alfa (activated) at commercial scale with our Drug Substance CMO partner, CMC Biologics
• Signed a drug product fill-finish manufacturing services agreement with Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services Limited for marzeptacog alfa (activated) for clinical trial applications
Anticipated Milestones
• CB 2679d/ISU304: Catalyst plans to initiate a Phase 1/2 proof-of-concept study in individuals with hemophilia B in the second quarter of 2017; the trial will be conducted by Catalyst’s collaborator, ISU Abxis (KOSDAQ: 086890) in South Korea.
• Marzeptacog alfa (activated): Catalyst plans to initiate the Phase 2 portion of a Phase 2/3 efficacy study in individuals with hemophilia A & B with an inhibitor in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2016
• Contract revenue was $0.1 million for both the three months ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Contract revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The decrease in contract revenue was due primarily to the termination of our collaboration agreement with Pfizer in April 2015.
• Research and development expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $3.1 million, compared with $1.8 million for the prior year period. The increase was due to an increase in manufacturing expenses of $1.0 million and amortization expense of $0.3 million. Research and development expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $11.6 million and $6.0 million, respectively, an increase of $5.6 million. The increase was due primarily to an increase of $3.6 million related to manufacturing expenses for marzeptacog alfa (activated), $1.0 million in personnel-related costs, driven by our strategic restructuring and an increase of $1.0 million in lab supply costs and costs related to preclinical third-party research and development service contracts.
• General and administrative expense for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $2.2 million, compared with $3.0 million for the prior year period. The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in the cost of professional services (resulting from expenses related to the filing of the S-4 and preparations to be a public company). General and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $9.3 million and $9.6 million, respectively, a decrease of $0.3 million.
• Interest and other income for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $1.5 million, compared with ($0.5) million for the prior year period. The increase was due primarily to the gain related to the sale of noncore NNR assets. Interest and other income for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, were $3.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively, an increase of $3.0 million.
• Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was $3.7 million, or ($4.68) per basic and diluted share, compared to $5.1 million, or ($6.73) per basic and diluted share, for the prior year period. Net loss for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $16.9 million, or ($21.75) basic and diluted share, compared to $14.8 million, or ($49.99) per basic and diluted share, for the prior year.
• Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $17.1 million and $32.5 million, respectively. The Company believes that its existing capital resources will be sufficient to meet its projected operating requirements for at least the next 12 months.
About Catalyst Biosciences
Catalyst is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to address hematology indications. Catalyst is focused on the field of hemostasis, including the subcutaneous prophylaxis of hemophilia and facilitating surgery in individuals with hemophilia. Catalyst’s most advanced program is an improved next-generation coagulation Factor VIIa variant, marzeptacog alfa (activated), that has successfully completed an intravenous Phase 1 clinical trial in individuals with severe hemophilia A or B. Catalyst is also developing a next-generation Factor IX variant, CB 2679d/ISU304, that is in advanced preclinical development. For more information, please visit www.catbio.com.