Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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 preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

 

CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 11, 2023 /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 preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. The Company will host a conference call today, Thursday, May 11, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time/1:30 PM Pacific Time.

"We are focused on optimizing the potential for success in the promising late-stage development program of REL-1017 for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder," said Sergio Traversa, Relmada's Chief Executive Officer. "The amended protocol for ongoing Study 302, is now being implemented and enrollment is progressing, with trial completion anticipated in the first half of 2024. For the new planned Study 304, we have finalized site selection and solidified a rigorous patient eligibility process."

"We are optimistic about the protocol and trial design improvements we have made. Based on data generated to date, we believe we have been able to identify those clinical sites that were better able to control placebo response, and those that understand the importance of enrolling appropriate subjects with documented diagnoses and treatment histories. We have increased our own internal oversight of the subject eligibility process with the build-out of an internal clinical development team led by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cedric O'Gorman, who has previously run positive registrational trials in MDD. Moreover, we are sufficiently funded to execute our plans to reach data readouts from both Phase 3 trials in 2024."

Recent Corporate Highlights
  • Implemented the amended protocol for ongoing Reliance II (Study 302), a Phase 3 trial of REL-1017 for the adjunctive treatment of MDD
      
  • Completed protocol and finalized site selection for Study 304, the new planned Phase 3 trial of REL-1017 for the adjunctive treatment of MDD
      
  • Conclusion of Reliance OLS (Study 310), a long-term, open-label study of REL-1017 in MDD
      
  • Two late-breaking posters accepted for presentation at the upcoming 2023 American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology Meeting 
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones for REL-1017
  • Complete enrollment in ongoing Reliance II (Study 302), which is planned to enroll approximately 300 patients, in the first half of 2024
      
  • Initiate new Study 304 in mid-2023, with a planned enrollment of approximately 300 patients, with completion anticipated in the second half of 2024
      
  • Announce results from the Reliance OLS (Study 310) in 2023
First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
  • Research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023, totaled $15.9 million, compared to $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily associated with the completion of the Reliance I and Reliance III clinical studies in late 2022.
      
  • General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023, totaled $12.3 million, compared to $13.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in stock-based compensation.
      
  • Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $26.3 million, or $0.87 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $39.7 million, or $1.40 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
      
  • Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023, totaled $16.5 million, compared to $19.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
      
  • As of March 31, 2023, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $132.4 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $148.3 million at December 31, 2022.
Conference Call and Webcast Details

Thursday, May 11 at 4:30 PM ET

Toll Free: 

833 470 1428

International: 

https://www.netroadshow.com/events/global-numbers?confId=50778

Conference ID: 

224217

Webcast:

https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/875321888

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investors section of the Relmada website at https://www.relmada.com/investors/ir-calendar.

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 adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (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.

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). Relmada's 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 is in late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults. 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 potential failure of clinical trial results to demonstrate clinically significant evidence of efficacy and/or safety, failure of top-line results to accurately reflect the complete results of the trial, failure to obtain regulatory approval of REL-1017 for the treatment of major depressive disorder, and the other 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
tim@lifesciadvisors.com 

Media Inquiries:
Corporate Communications
media@relmada.com

 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

             
   

As of

       
   

March 31,

   

As of

 
   

2023
(Unaudited)

   

December 31,
2022

 

Assets

           

  Current assets:

           

     Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

28,894,360

   

$

5,395,905

 

     Short-term investments

   

103,547,634

     

142,926,781

 

     Other receivables

   

-

     

512,432

 

     Prepaid expenses

   

3,089,580

     

4,035,186

 

Total current assets

   

135,531,574

     

152,870,304

 

Other assets

   

34,875

     

34,875

 

Total assets

 

$

135,566,449

   

$

152,905,179

 
                 

Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 6)

               
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

               
                 

Current liabilities:

               

     Accounts payable

 

$

4,421,965

   

$

5,261,936

 

     Accrued expenses

   

5,675,292

     

7,206,941

 

Total current liabilities

   

10,097,257

     

12,468,877

 

Total liabilities

   

10,097,257

     

12,468,877

 
                 

Stockholders' Equity:

               

     Class A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 3,500,000 shares
        authorized, none issued and outstanding

   

-

     

-

 

     Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 30,099,203
         shares issued and outstanding

   

30,099

     

30,099

 

Additional paid-in capital

   

613,871,604

     

602,517,138

 

Accumulated deficit

   

(488,432,511)

     

(462,110,935)

 

Total stockholders' equity

   

125,469,192

     

140,436,302

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

135,566,449

   

$

152,905,179

 

 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three months ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 
             

Operating expenses:

           

Research and development

 

$

15,861,010

   

$

25,012,853

 

General and administrative

   

12,292,599

     

13,284,570

 

Total operating expenses

   

28,153,609

     

38,297,423

 
                 

Loss from operations

   

(28,153,609)

     

(38,297,423)

 
                 

Other income (expenses):

               

Interest/investment income, net

   

1,207,631

     

329,949

 

Realized loss on short-term investments

   

(666,708)

     

(15,022)

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on short-term investments

   

1,291,110

     

(1,763,287)

 

Total other income (expenses)

   

1,832,033

     

(1,448,360)

 
                 

Net loss

 

$

(26,321,576)

   

$

(39,745,783)

 
                 

Loss per common share – basic and diluted

 

$

(0.87)

   

$

(1.40)

 
                 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted

   

30,099,203

     

28,392,601

 

 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity

(Unaudited)

 
   

Three months ended March 31, 2023

 
   

Common Stock

   

Additional
Paid-in

   

Accumulated

       
   

Shares

   

Par Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Total

 

Balance - December 31, 2022

   

30,099,203

   

$

30,099

   

$

602,517,138

   

$

(462,110,935)

   

$

140,436,302

 

Stock based compensation

   

-

     

-

     

11,354,466

     

-

     

11,354,466

 

Net loss

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

(26,321,576)

     

(26,321,576)

 

Balance – March 31, 2023

   

30,099,203

   

$

30,099

   

$

613,871,604

   

$

(488,432,511)

   

$

125,469,192

 
   
   

Three months ended March 31, 2022

 
   

Common Stock

   

Additional
Paid-in

   

Accumulated

       
   

Shares

   

Par Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Total

 

Balance - December 31, 2021

   

27,740,147

   

$

27,740

   

$

513,304,258

   

$

(305,067,112)

   

$

208,264,886

 

Stock based compensation

   

-

     

-

     

11,930,681

     

-

     

11,930,681

 

ATM offering, net

   

1,609,343

     

1,610

     

29,581,932

     

-

     

29,583,542

 

Warrant exercised for cash

   

33,334

     

33

     

299,973

     

-

     

300,006

 

Options exercised for cash

   

20,000

     

20

     

64,780

     

-

     

64,800

 

Net loss

   

-

     

-

     

-

     

(39,745,783)

     

(39,745,783)

 

Balance - March 31, 2022

   

29,402,824

   

$

29,403

   

$

555,181,624

   

$

(344,812,895)

   

$

210,398,132

 

 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three months ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 
             

Cash flows from operating activities

           

  Net loss

 

$

(26,321,576)

   

$

(39,745,783)

 

  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation expense

   

-

     

-

 

Stock-based compensation

   

11,354,466

     

11,930,681

 

Realized loss on short-term investments

   

666,708

     

15,022

 

Unrealized (gain) loss on short-term investments

   

(1,291,110)

     

1,763,287

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

               

               Lease payment receivable

   

-

     

20,923

 

               Other receivables

   

512,432

     

-

 

               Prepaid expenses

   

945,606

     

6,237,575

 

               Accounts payable

   

(839,971)

     

(522,353)

 

               Accrued expenses

   

(1,531,649)

     

870,905

 

Net cash used in operating activities

   

(16,505,094)

     

(19,429,743)

 
                 

Cash flows from investing activities

               

     Purchase of short-term investments

   

(34,767,287)

     

(25,915,957)

 

     Sale of short-term investments

   

74,770,836

     

15,888,289

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   

40,003,549

     

(10,027,668)

 
                 

Cash flows from financing activities

               

  Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   

-

     

29,583,542

 

     Proceeds from options exercised for common stock

   

-

     

64,800

 

     Proceeds from warrants exercised for common stock

   

-

     

300,006

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

   

-

     

29,948,348

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   

23,498,455

     

490,937

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

   

5,395,905

     

44,443,439

 
                 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

28,894,360

   

$

44,934,376

 
                 

 

 

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Company Codes: NASDAQ-NMS:RLMD
 
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