Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today provided a corporate update and announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.

"Our REL-1017 development program for the treatment of major depressive disorder remains on track, and we expect key data catalysts in each quarter of next year," said Dr. Sergio Traversa, Relmada's Chief Executive Officer.  "We anticipate top-line results from our second human abuse potential study, this one assessing REL-1017 versus intravenous ketamine, in the first quarter, followed by top-line data from RELIANCE III,  our ongoing monotherapy registrational Phase 3 study in the second quarter.  We expect top-line results from RELIANCE I and RELIANCE II, our Phase 3 pivotal studies for adjunctive treatment, in the third and fourth quarters of 2022, respectively. Importantly, our robust R&D initiatives are supported by a strong balance sheet."

Recent Corporate Highlights

• RELIANCE III, the ongoing monotherapy study for major depressive disorder, being conducted as a registrational Phase 3 trial.
• The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that Relmada will not be required to conduct a two-year carcinogenicity study or a TQT cardiac study in humans to support regulatory approval submissions for REL-1017, as the data provided to date and the additional data to be generated by the Phase 3 program will be adequate to evaluate the cardiac safety profile of REL-1017.
• Presented eight posters on REL-1017 at the Neuroscience Education Institute (NEI) Congress, including three posters with new data from post-hoc analyses related to the REL-1017 Phase 2 program.

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

• Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $34.0 million, compared to $11.2 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by increased costs associated with preparing and conducting RELIANCE, the Company's Phase 3 program for REL-1017.
• General and administrative expenses for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, totaled $8.7 million, up from $5.9 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2020, an increase of approximately $2.8 million. The increase was primarily driven by increases in personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting services.
• The net loss for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, was $42.6 million, or a net loss of $2.44 per share, compared with a net loss of $16.9 million, or a net loss of $1.05 per share, in the third quarter of 2020.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Financial Results

• Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $65.3 million, compared to $21.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by increased costs associated with preparations for and conducting RELIANCE, the Company's Phase 3 program for REL-1017.
• General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $26.2 million, compared to $18.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by increases in personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting services.
• Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was $91.4 million and $38.7 million, respectively. The Company had a net loss per common share of $5.36 and $2.52 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
• As of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash and short-term investments of $88.1 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $117.1 million at December 31, 2021.

About REL-1017

REL-1017, a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of MDD. The ongoing RELIANCE Clinical Research Program is designed to evaluate the potential for REL-1017 as a rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment. In a Phase 2 trial, REL-1017 demonstrated robust, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects with statistically significant improvements compared to placebo. The Phase 2 study also showed a favorable pharmacokinetic, safety, and tolerability profile of REL-1017 consistent with results observed in previously completed Phase 1 studies.

About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Our experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada' s lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 has entered late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment and monotherapy treatment for MDD in adults. In addition, Relmada is advancing a clinical-stage program in neurodegenerative diseases based on psilocybin and select derivative molecules. Learn more at www.relmada.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "will likely result," "will continue," "plans to," "potential," "promising," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" set forth in the Company's reports filed with the SEC from time to time. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Relmada undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the risks described herein should not be a complete list.

Investor Contact:
Tim McCarthy
LifeSci Advisors
917-679-9282
tim@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Inquiries:
FischTank PR
relmada@fischtankpr.com

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/relmada-therapeutics-provides-corporate-update-and-reports-third-quarter-2021-financial-results-301422499.html

SOURCE Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.