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AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Templates, Inc. (Nasdaq: MTEM, “Molecular” or “Molecular Templates”), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on the discovery and development of the company’s proprietary engineered toxin bodies (ETBs), which are differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics for cancer, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2018. As of December 31, 2018, Molecular’s cash and investments totaled $98 million, and is expected to fund operations into the first half of 2021.
“2018 was a year of important progress for Molecular Templates, marked by new clinical data for MT-3724, advancement of our preclinical pipeline, the CD38 partnership with Takeda, and a successful equity financing,” said Eric Poma, Ph.D., Molecular Templates’ Chief Executive and Scientific Officer. “In 2019, we are excited to generate more clinical data from multiple Phase II studies with MT-3724, advance MT-5111 and TAK-169 into the clinic, and file an IND for MT-6035, our PD-L1 ETB with antigen seeding. We are also focused on business development activity to generate additional non-dilutive capital.”
Company Highlights and Upcoming Milestones
Corporate
TAK-169
MT-3724
Research
Takeda Multi-Target Collaboration
Financial Results
The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $6.6 million, or $0.18 per basic and diluted share. This compares with a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $6.9 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, for the same period in 2017.
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018 were $4.7 million, compared to $0.8 million for the same period in 2017. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018 were comprised of revenues from collaborative research and development agreements with Takeda, and grant revenue from CPRIT. Total research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2018 were $7.6 million, compared with $4.7 million for the same period in 2017. Total general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2018 were $3.9 million, compared with $3.5 million for the same period in 2017.
The net loss attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $30.3 million, or $1.02 per basic and diluted share. This compares with a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $24.1 million, or $2.11 per basic and diluted share, for 2017.
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $13.3 million, compared to $3.4 million for 2017. These revenues were mainly comprised of revenues from collaborative research and development agreements with Takeda, and grant revenue from CPRIT. Total research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $30.2 million, compared with $9.5 million for 2017. Total general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $14.1 million, compared with $11.8 million for 2017.
About Molecular Templates
Molecular Templates is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on the discovery and development of differentiated, targeted, biologic therapeutics for cancer. We believe our proprietary biologic drug platform technology, referred to as engineered toxin bodies, or ETBs, provides a differentiated mechanism of action that may address some of the limitations associated with currently available cancer therapeutics. ETBs utilize a genetically engineered form of Shiga-like Toxin A subunit, or SLTA, a ribosome inactivating bacterial protein, that can be targeted to specifically destroy cancer cells. Additional information about Molecular Templates can be obtained at http://www.mtem.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Molecular Templates disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and claims the protection of the Act’s Safe Harbor for forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. In addition, when or if used in this press release, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Molecular Templates may identify forward-looking statements. Examples of such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the development of the Company’s lead program, MT-3724; the expected timing of submitting various IND applications and conducting studies; and the Company’s belief that its proprietary biologic drug platform technology, or ETBs, provides for a differentiated mechanism of action that may address some of the limitations associated with currently available cancer therapeutics.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including, but not limited to, the uncertainties inherent in the preclinical and clinical development process; whether the Company’s cash resources will be sufficient to fund its continuing operations for the periods and/or trials anticipated; the ability of the Company to protect its intellectual property rights; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments, as well as those risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:
Adam Cutler
Chief Financial Officer
adam.cutler@mtem.com
862-204-4006
Molecular Templates, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share data) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended
December 31, |
Year Ended
December 31, |
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2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Research and development revenue – from related party | $ | 4,077 | $ | — | $ | 7,087 | $ | 1,908 | |||||||
Research and development revenue – other | — | — | 196 | 500 | |||||||||||
Grant revenue | 607 | 820 | 6,002 | 987 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 4,684 | 820 | 13,285 | 3,395 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development | 7,562 | 4,657 | 30,202 | 9,487 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 3,917 | 3,523 | 14,082 | 11,755 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 11,479 | 8,180 | 44,284 | 21,242 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | 6,795 | 7,360 | 30,999 | 17,847 | |||||||||||
Interest and other income, net | 444 | 49 | 751 | 51 | |||||||||||
Interest and other expense, net | (318 | ) | (100 | ) | (990 | ) | (853 | ) | |||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 35 | 397 | 951 | 128 | |||||||||||
Gain/(Loss) on conversion of notes | — | 99 | — | (4,619 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss | 6,634 | 6,915 | 30,287 | 23,140 | |||||||||||
Deemed dividends on preferred stock | — | — | — | 958 | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | 6,634 | $ | 6,915 | $ | 30,287 | $ | 24,098 | |||||||
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 1.02 | $ | 2.11 | |||||||
Weighted average number of shares used in net loss per share calculations: |
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Basic and diluted | 36,589,988 | 26,892,527 | 29,601,692 | 11,400,881 | |||||||||||
Molecular Templates, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share data) |
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December 31,
2018 |
December 31,
2017 |
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ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 87,721 | $ | 58,910 | |||
Marketable Securities, Current | 10,234 | — | |||||
Prepaid expenses | 2,244 | 1,485 | |||||
Accounts receivable from related party | 240 | — | |||||
Other current assets | 4,424 | 19 | |||||
Total current assets | 104,863 | 60,414 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 6,851 | 1,952 | |||||
In-process research and development | 26,623 | 26,623 | |||||
Other assets | 1,821 | 1,402 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 140,158 | $ | 90,391 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 780 | $ | 2,517 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 5,357 | 2,690 | |||||
Current portion of long-term debt | — | 2,400 | |||||
Deferred revenue, current | 26,231 | 2,765 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 141 | 70 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 32,509 | 10,442 | |||||
Warrant liabilities | 3 | 954 | |||||
Deferred revenue, long term | 2,670 | — | |||||
Long-term debt, net | 3,254 | 1,078 | |||||
Other liabilities | 816 | 628 | |||||
Total liabilities | 39,252 | 13,102 | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 100,906 | 77,289 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 140,158 | $ | 90,391 | |||