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Avenue Therapeutics(ATXI) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-14 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-38114 AVENUE THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 47-4113275 (State or other ...
Avenue Therapeutics(ATXI) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-11-04 22:09
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) Unaudited Q3 2020 financials show significant asset and cash declines, continued losses, negative cash flow, and a 'Going Concern' warning [Condensed Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Balance%20Sheets) As of Sep 30, 2020, total assets significantly decreased to **$4.4 million** from **$8.9 million**, impacting equity Condensed Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | Sep 30, 2020 (unaudited) (in thousands) | Dec 31, 2019 (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $4,325 | $8,745 | | Total Assets | $4,352 | $8,915 | | Total Liabilities | $1,118 | $2,115 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $3,234 | $6,800 | [Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Net losses for Q3 and nine months ended Sep 30, 2020, significantly reduced to **$1.0 million** and **$4.2 million** due to decreased R&D Statements of Operations Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 (in thousands) | Three Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $466 | $1,706 | $2,382 | $18,339 | | General and administrative | $571 | $617 | $1,832 | $2,452 | | **Net Loss** | **($1,028)** | **($2,242)** | **($4,158)** | **($20,493)** | | Net loss per share | ($0.06) | ($0.14) | ($0.25) | ($1.32) | [Unaudited Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)](index=5&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Stockholders%27%20Equity%20%28Deficit%29) Stockholders' equity decreased from **$6.8 million** to **$3.2 million** due to **$4.2 million** net loss, partially offset by share-based compensation - The accumulated deficit grew from **$(68.1) million** at the end of 2019 to **$(72.3) million** as of September 30, 2020[8](index=8&type=chunk) [Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows](index=6&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) For nine months ended Sep 30, 2020, net cash used in operations was **$3.4 million**, resulting in a **$4.4 million** net decrease and **$4.3 million** ending balance Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2020 (in thousands) | Nine Months Ended Sep 30, 2019 (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash used in operating activities | ($3,420) | ($21,263) | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($1,000) | ($5,000) | | Net cash provided by financing activities | $0 | $32,333 | | **Net change in cash** | **($4,420)** | **$6,070** | [Notes to Unaudited Interim Condensed Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Interim%20Condensed%20Financial%20Statements) Key notes highlight FDA's IV Tramadol CRL, a 'Going Concern' warning due to losses and limited cash, and InvaGen's 'Material Adverse Effect' claim - The company received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA for IV Tramadol, citing deficiencies in terminal sterilization and safety concerns for the intended patient population[20](index=20&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) - These factors raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, as current cash of **$4.3 million** is only expected to fund operations through Q1 2021[22](index=22&type=chunk) - InvaGen, which has an agreement to acquire the company, communicated that it believes a Material Adverse Effect has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which could allow it to avoid closing the merger[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=13&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses FDA's IV Tramadol CRL, InvaGen's merger claim, narrowed net loss, and substantial doubt about going concern - The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for the IV Tramadol NDA, and a meeting with the FDA is scheduled for Q4 2020 to address the issues[55](index=55&type=chunk) - InvaGen has asserted a 'Material Adverse Effect' due to the COVID-19 pandemic's potential impact on IV Tramadol sales, which could jeopardize the second stage of the merger, a claim Avenue disputes[56](index=56&type=chunk) - The company had an accumulated deficit of **$72.3 million** as of September 30, 2020, and expects to continue incurring operating losses[51](index=51&type=chunk)[60](index=60&type=chunk) - The company's cash position raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, as it may need additional capital to address FDA deficiencies or if the merger with InvaGen is delayed or terminated[74](index=74&type=chunk)[75](index=75&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=15&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Operating loss significantly decreased in 2020, driven by a **$15.9 million** reduction in R&D expenses to **$2.4 million** for the nine months ended Sep 30 Comparison of Operating Results (in thousands) | Period | Research & Development (in thousands) | General & Administrative (in thousands) | Loss from Operations (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **3 Months Ended Sep 30, 2020** | $466 | $571 | ($1,037) | | **3 Months Ended Sep 30, 2019** | $1,706 | $617 | ($2,323) | | **9 Months Ended Sep 30, 2020** | $2,382 | $1,832 | ($4,214) | | **9 Months Ended Sep 30, 2019** | $18,339 | $2,452 | ($20,791) | - The **$15.9 million** decrease in nine-month R&D expenses was primarily due to the completion of the abdominoplasty study (**$13.3 million**) and safety study (**$1.3 million**)[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=17&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Critical liquidity with **$4.3 million** cash raises substantial doubt about going concern, necessitating additional capital due to losses and merger uncertainties Cash Flow Summary for Nine Months Ended Sep 30 (in thousands) | Activity | 2020 (in thousands) | 2019 (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Activities | ($3,420) | ($21,263) | | Investing Activities | ($1,000) | ($5,000) | | Financing Activities | $0 | $32,333 | - Net cash used in operating activities was **$3.4 million** for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, primarily comprised of the **$4.2 million** net loss, offset by non-cash charges like share-based compensation[78](index=78&type=chunk) - Net cash from financing activities was **$0** in the first nine months of 2020, compared to **$32.3 million** in the same period of 2019, which came from the issuance of shares to InvaGen[80](index=80&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=19&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) This section is not applicable as the company is a smaller reporting company - The company has indicated that there are no quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk to report[82](index=82&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=20&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2020, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Based on an evaluation as of September 30, 2020, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective[86](index=86&type=chunk) - No changes in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[88](index=88&type=chunk) PART II. OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=20&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports that it is not currently involved in any litigation that it believes could have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations - The company is not involved in any litigation that is expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or operations[89](index=89&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=20&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces extensive risks, including potential merger failure, IV Tramadol FDA CRL, severe financial instability, and IP challenges [Risks Related to our Potential Merger with InvaGen Pharmaceuticals](index=20&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20our%20Potential%20Merger%20with%20InvaGen%20Pharmaceuticals) The InvaGen merger faces significant uncertainty due to FDA approval conditions and InvaGen's 'Material Adverse Effect' claim, potentially leading to termination - InvaGen has communicated that it believes a 'Material Adverse Effect' has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on IV Tramadol's commercial prospects, potentially allowing it to avoid closing the merger[93](index=93&type=chunk) - If the merger is not completed, the company's business could be materially and adversely affected, and its stock price could decline, partly due to unrecovered expenses related to the transaction[91](index=91&type=chunk)[93](index=93&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Our Business and Industry](index=21&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Business%20and%20Industry) Success depends entirely on IV Tramadol, facing major risks from FDA CRL, going concern doubt, single manufacturer reliance, and competition - The company is entirely dependent on the success of its only product candidate, IV Tramadol[98](index=98&type=chunk) - The FDA issued a CRL for IV Tramadol citing that it is not safe for the intended patient population and has deficiencies related to terminal sterilization validation, which may prevent or delay approval[104](index=104&type=chunk) - There is substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, given its financial condition and the uncertainty surrounding IV Tramadol's approval[111](index=111&type=chunk) - Public, medical, and governmental concern regarding opioid safety could negatively impact the ability to commercialize IV Tramadol, even if approved[156](index=156&type=chunk)[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Intellectual Property](index=47&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Intellectual%20Property) Commercial success relies on IV Tramadol patent protection, but faces risks from its generic active ingredient, non-infringing competitor formulations, and litigation - The company's ability to successfully commercialize its products may be impaired if it is unable to obtain and maintain sufficient patent protection[214](index=214&type=chunk) - The active ingredient in IV Tramadol is generic, limiting patent protection to the specific formulation, and competitors could develop alternative formulations that do not infringe on the company's patents[224](index=224&type=chunk)[225](index=225&type=chunk) - The company may become involved in expensive and time-consuming lawsuits to protect its patents or defend against infringement claims from third parties[227](index=227&type=chunk)[231](index=231&type=chunk) [Risks Related to Our Finances and Capital Requirements](index=52&type=section&id=Risks%20Related%20to%20Our%20Finances%20and%20Capital%20Requirements) History of significant losses and expected continued losses raise substantial doubt about going concern, necessitating additional funding that may not be available or could lead to dilution - The company has incurred significant losses since inception in 2015 and expects to incur losses for the foreseeable future, with substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[246](index=246&type=chunk)[248](index=248&type=chunk) - Substantial additional funding will be required to advance clinical development and commercialize product candidates, but such funding may not be available on acceptable terms[255](index=255&type=chunk)[256](index=256&type=chunk) - As an 'emerging growth company' and 'smaller reporting company,' the company is subject to reduced disclosure requirements, which may make its stock less attractive to some investors[267](index=267&type=chunk)[271](index=271&type=chunk) [Risks Relating to Securities Markets and Investment in Our Stock](index=60&type=section&id=Risks%20Relating%20to%20Securities%20Markets%20and%20Investment%20in%20Our%20Stock) Investment in the company's stock carries significant risk due to high volatility, Fortress Biotech's controlling stake as a 'controlled company' with governance exemptions, and potential conflicts of interest - The company's stock price is subject to substantial price and volume fluctuations, typical for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies[274](index=274&type=chunk)[275](index=275&type=chunk) - Fortress Biotech controls a voting majority of the company's stock, giving it control over director elections and other major corporate decisions[277](index=277&type=chunk) - The company is a 'controlled company' under NASDAQ rules and relies on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements, such as having a majority of independent directors[280](index=280&type=chunk)[281](index=281&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=64&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) This section is not applicable - No recent sales of unregistered securities were reported[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=64&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) This section is not applicable - No defaults upon senior securities were reported[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures](index=64&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This section is not applicable - No mine safety disclosures were reported[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Item 5. Other Information](index=64&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This section is not applicable - No other information was reported[290](index=290&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=65&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications and XBRL-formatted financial statements - Exhibits include CEO and CFO certifications under Sarbanes-Oxley Act Sections 302 and 906[291](index=291&type=chunk) - The financial statements are provided in XBRL format as an exhibit[291](index=291&type=chunk)
Avenue Therapeutics(ATXI) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-08-14 21:15
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