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AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-08-07 21:08
Disclaimer [Forward-Looking Statements](index=2&type=section&id=Forward-Looking%20Statements) This section outlines forward-looking statements concerning product candidates (TX45, TX2100) clinical trials, regulatory approvals, market potential, and future development, subject to significant risks and no update obligation - Forward-looking statements cover clinical trial design, initiation, timing, progress, and results for product candidates (**TX45**, **TX2100**), as well as regulatory approvals, market potential, cash flow, and future product development[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Actual results may differ significantly from expectations due to early development stages, clinical trial success rates, regulatory changes, macroeconomic conditions, and litigation[3](index=3&type=chunk) - The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements unless required by law[3](index=3&type=chunk) Company Overview [Tectonic Tx: GPCR-Targeted Therapies for High-Value Opportunities](index=3&type=section&id=Tectonic%20Tx%3A%20GPCR-Targeted%20Therapies%20for%20High-Value%20Opportunities) Tectonic Tx, founded in 2019, focuses on GPCR-targeted biologics to address unmet medical needs, with core product TX45 in Phase II for PH-HFpEF and TX2100 for HHT - Tectonic Tx, founded in **2019**, focuses on the discovery and development of GPCR-targeted biologics to address significant unmet medical needs[5](index=5&type=chunk) - **TX45** is the core product, in Phase II clinical trials, with Phase I results supporting its best-in-class potential, primarily targeting PH-HFpEF, a market with **1.4 million+ patients** in the US and no approved therapies, offering multi-billion dollar peak revenue potential[5](index=5&type=chunk) - **TX45** is expected to expand to PH-HFrEF (adding approximately **1.1 million patients**) and PH-ILD (adding **$1.8 billion+** indication)[5](index=5&type=chunk) - The second pipeline product, **TX2100**, targets the rare bleeding disorder HHT, with Phase I clinical trials expected to start in **Q1 2026**, affecting approximately **75,000 patients** in the US with no approved therapies[5](index=5&type=chunk) Company Financial Status | Metric | Amount (million USD) | | :--- | :--- | | Cash and Cash Equivalents (as of June 30, 2025) | 287.4 | | Cash Runway until | Q4 2028 | [This Accomplished Team Has Delivered for Patients and Investors](index=4&type=section&id=This%20Accomplished%20Team%20Has%20Delivered%20for%20Patients%20and%20Investors) Tectonic Tx boasts an experienced executive team with a track record of 20 "first-in-class" drug approvals and leadership from award-winning GPCR experts - The executive team has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having achieved **20 "first-in-class" drug approvals**[5](index=5&type=chunk) - Co-founders Tim Springer and Andrew Kruse are GPCR experts, having received multiple awards, including the **2022 Lasker Award**[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Biologics Offer Advantages Over Small Molecules in Targeting GPCRs](index=5&type=section&id=Biologics%20Offer%20Advantages%20Over%20Small%20Molecules%20in%20Targeting%20GPCRs) Biologics offer significant advantages over small molecules in targeting GPCRs, enabling complex ligand/receptor binding, minimizing off-target effects, and allowing for tissue-specific targeting - Biologics can capture the complexity of ligand/receptor binding and minimize off-target binding to improve safety and tolerability[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Biologics can be engineered to target or exclude specific tissues/compartments and support bispecific approaches for multi-modal action[9](index=9&type=chunk) - Only **three antibodies** among approved GPCR-targeted drugs indicate a large untapped market for biologics in the GPCR field[8](index=8&type=chunk)[9](index=9&type=chunk) Pipeline Overview [Unique Pipeline of GPCR-Targeted Biologics Underpinned By TX](index=6&type=section&id=Unique%20Pipeline%20of%20GPCR-Targeted%20Biologics%20Underpinned%20By%20TX) Tectonic Tx's unique pipeline focuses on GPCR-targeted biologics, primarily including TX45 for Group 2 PH and TX2100 for HHT - The company's pipeline primarily includes **TX45** (long-acting relaxin for Group 2 pulmonary hypertension) and **TX2100** (for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)[12](index=12&type=chunk) TX45 Program [TX45: Long-acting relaxin to address large, unmet need in Group 2 PH](index=7&type=section&id=TX45%3A%20Long-acting%20relaxin%20to%20address%20large%2C%20unmet%20need%20in%20Group%202%20PH) TX45 is a long-acting relaxin, an RXFP1 agonist with differentiated properties, designed to address the significant unmet medical need in Group 2 pulmonary hypertension - **TX45** is an **RXFP1 agonist** with differentiated properties, designed to address the significant unmet need in Group 2 pulmonary hypertension[15](index=15&type=chunk) [TX45: Potential Best-in-class Treatment for Group 2 PH-HFpEF](index=8&type=section&id=TX45%3A%20Potential%20Best-in-class%20Treatment%20for%20Group%202%20PH-HFpEF) TX45 is a potential best-in-class treatment for Group 2 PH-HFpEF, a disease with no approved therapies, high mortality, and a large patient population, offering multi-modal benefits and simplified clinical strategy - PH-HFpEF currently has no approved therapies, affects over **1 million patients** in the US, and has a **high 5-year mortality rate**, representing a significant unmet need[16](index=16&type=chunk) - **TX45** addresses PH-HFpEF pathology through pulmonary and systemic vasodilation, improved cardiac diastole, fibrosis reversal, and anti-inflammatory effects[16](index=16&type=chunk) - Optimized protein engineering extends **TX45's half-life** to support monthly dosing, with Phase I clinical data showing improved left heart function and pulmonary hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF[16](index=16&type=chunk) - The simplified clinical strategy anticipates using the **6-minute walk test** as a Phase III endpoint, potentially allowing for earlier market entry and premium pricing[16](index=16&type=chunk) - **TX45** has the potential to expand to Group 2 PH-HFrEF, PH-ILD, and other PH groups[16](index=16&type=chunk) [TX45 Initial Indication: Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension (PH)](index=9&type=section&id=TX45%20Initial%20Indication%3A%20Group%202%20Pulmonary%20Hypertension%20%28PH%29) Group 2 PH is the largest and chronically progressive category of pulmonary hypertension, primarily caused by left heart failure or valvular heart disease, leading to elevated pulmonary artery pressure and right heart failure, with no approved therapies - Group 2 pulmonary hypertension is the largest and chronically progressive category of PH, primarily caused by left heart failure or valvular heart disease[17](index=17&type=chunk)[18](index=18&type=chunk) - The disease leads to elevated pulmonary artery pressure, vascular narrowing, and ultimately right heart failure and death[19](index=19&type=chunk) - Currently, there are no approved therapies[19](index=19&type=chunk) [Initial Focus on Group 2 PH due to Heart Failure with Preserved EF (PH-HFpEF), Enriched for CpcPH Patients](index=10&type=section&id=Initial%20Focus%20on%20Group%202%20PH%20due%20to%20Heart%20Failure%20with%20Preserved%20EF%20%28PH-HFpEF%29%2C%20Enriched%20for%20CpcPH%20Patients) TX45's clinical program focuses on PH-HFpEF, specifically enriching for CpcPH patients due to their greatest unmet need, with a large patient population and potential for expansion to PH-HFrEF - The clinical program design aims to evaluate **TX45's** efficacy in PH-HFpEF patients, enriching for CpcPH patients due to their greatest unmet need[20](index=20&type=chunk)[21](index=21&type=chunk) - PH-HFpEF affects approximately **1.4 million patients** in the US, with CpcPH patients accounting for about **400,000 to 700,000**[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Expansion to PH-HFrEF could add approximately **1.1 million additional patients**[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Group 2 PH vs. PAH (Group 1)](index=11&type=section&id=Group%202%20PH%20vs.%20PAH%20%28Group%201%29) Group 2 PH presents a larger market opportunity than PAH, with significantly more patients in the US and no approved therapies, despite similar 5-year survival rates - Group 2 PH has a significantly larger patient population in the US, approximately **1.4 million**, compared to PAH with over **25,000 patients**[23](index=23&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk) - Group 2 PH currently has no approved therapies, whereas PAH has multiple approved drugs and mechanisms[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The **5-year survival rate** for Group 2 PH is similar to PAH, approximately **50%**[23](index=23&type=chunk) - The Group 2 PH market has multi-billion dollar potential[23](index=23&type=chunk) [Hemodynamic and Anti-fibrotic Properties of Relaxin Demonstrated by its Role in Pregnancy](index=12&type=section&id=Hemodynamic%20and%20Anti-fibrotic%20Properties%20of%20Relaxin%20Demonstrated%20by%20its%20Role%20in%20Pregnancy) Relaxin plays a crucial role in pregnancy as a natural RXFP1 receptor ligand, exhibiting potent hemodynamic and anti-fibrotic properties that support chronic treatment without receptor desensitization - Relaxin is a natural ligand for the **RXFP1 receptor**, exhibiting pulmonary and systemic vasodilation, and increasing cardiac output[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Relaxin possesses anti-fibrotic properties and prepares musculoskeletal tissues for pregnancy[26](index=26&type=chunk) - **RXFP1 agonism** does not lead to receptor internalization and desensitization, supporting chronic treatment[26](index=26&type=chunk) - Relaxin is upregulated during pregnancy and parturition, further confirming its physiological importance[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Relaxin Addresses Multiple Organ System Pathologies in PH-HFpEF](index=13&type=section&id=Relaxin%20Addresses%20Multiple%20Organ%20System%20Pathologies%20in%20PH-HFpEF) Relaxin, as an RXFP1 agonist, addresses multi-organ system pathologies in PH-HFpEF through vasodilation, reduced cardiac afterload, improved left ventricular diastolic function, and anti-fibrotic/anti-inflammatory effects - Relaxin addresses PH-HFpEF pathology through vasodilation, reducing ventricular afterload, and improving left ventricular diastolic function[29](index=29&type=chunk) - It exhibits anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects, promoting reverse remodeling of ventricles and pulmonary arteries[29](index=29&type=chunk) - Relaxin also improves renal function, increasing renal blood flow and sodium excretion, and reducing ventricular preload[29](index=29&type=chunk) [Relaxation and Anti-Fibrotic Effects of Relaxin Have Potential for Disease Modification in PH-HFpEF](index=14&type=section&id=Relaxation%20and%20Anti-Fibrotic%20Effects%20of%20Relaxin%20Have%20Potential%20for%20Disease%20Modification%20in%20PH-HFpEF) Relaxin's relaxing and anti-fibrotic effects hold disease-modifying potential in PH-HFpEF by simultaneously reducing pulmonary artery pressure and increasing cardiac function through vasodilation, anti-inflammatory action, and improved cardiac/renal function - PH-HFpEF is characterized by pulmonary artery narrowing, thickening, stiffness, and fibrotic remodeling, along with left ventricular thickening and stiffness, often accompanied by impaired renal function[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk) - Relaxin, through pulmonary vasodilation, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effects, improves cardiac relaxation and left ventricular remodeling, as well as renal function, potentially reducing pulmonary pressure and increasing cardiac function simultaneously[30](index=30&type=chunk) [TX45 is Engineered to Solve a Critical PK Problem Observed With Other Relaxin Molecules](index=15&type=section&id=TX45%20is%20Engineered%20to%20Solve%20a%20Critical%20PK%20Problem%20Observed%20With%20Other%20Relaxin%20Molecules) TX45 is engineered to overcome critical pharmacokinetic issues of other relaxin molecules, specifically by reducing net positive charge to prevent rapid clearance and achieve a significantly extended half-life - Natural relaxin has an extremely short half-life in vivo, while other Fc-fusion relaxins experience rapid clearance due to high pI values causing glycocalyx binding[33](index=33&type=chunk) - **TX45** is engineered to reduce net positive charge (and pI value), effectively preventing rapid clearance and demonstrating superior pharmacokinetic properties[33](index=33&type=chunk) [TX45 Group 2 PH Development Program Overview](index=16&type=section&id=TX45%20Group%202%20PH%20Development%20Program%20Overview) The TX45 Group 2 PH development program plans key data announcements in 2025 and 2026, with Phase Ia completed, Phase Ib ongoing, and Phase II for PH-HFpEF (enriched CpcPH) expected to start in 2026 - The **TX45** Group 2 PH development program plans to announce key data in **2025** and **2026**[35](index=35&type=chunk) - Phase Ia study in healthy volunteers is complete, and Phase Ib study in PH-HFpEF patients (RHC study, establishing hemodynamic proof-of-concept) is ongoing[35](index=35&type=chunk) - A Phase II randomized, 6-month study for PH-HFpEF (enriched CpcPH) is expected to start in **2026**[35](index=35&type=chunk) [Phase 1a Clinical Study Complete](index=17&type=section&id=Phase%201a%20Clinical%20Study%20Complete) The Phase Ia clinical study for TX45 is complete, showing positive results that support further development, with a robust design assessing safety, tolerability, and PK/PD across various doses - The Phase Ia clinical study used a robust single ascending dose (SAD) design, evaluating the safety, tolerability, and PK/PD of various **TX45** doses[37](index=37&type=chunk)[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The study results are positive, supporting the continued development of **TX45**[36](index=36&type=chunk) [TX45 Shows Favorable Safety Profile](index=18&type=section&id=TX45%20Shows%20Favorable%20Safety%20Profile) TX45 demonstrated a favorable safety profile in the Phase Ia clinical study, with no serious adverse events, injection site reactions, or immunogenicity, and only transient, mild-to-moderate adverse events - No discontinuations or treatment-related serious adverse events occurred, with no injection site reactions, immunogenicity, or anti-drug antibodies observed[41](index=41&type=chunk) - The most common adverse event was transient orthostatic tachycardia (**17%** placebo vs **23%** TX45), unrelated to blood pressure decrease[41](index=41&type=chunk) - No clinically significant changes in vital signs or laboratory tests were observed[41](index=41&type=chunk) [TX45 Single Dose Demonstrates Extended Half-Life in Subjects](index=19&type=section&id=TX45%20Single%20Dose%20Demonstrates%20Extended%20Half-Life%20in%20Subjects) TX45 single-dose administration demonstrated a potentially best-in-class terminal elimination half-life of 14-20 days in subjects, with dose-proportional pharmacokinetics and approximately 50% subcutaneous bioavailability - **TX45** single-dose administration showed a terminal elimination half-life of **14-20 days**, with best-in-class potential[45](index=45&type=chunk) - Pharmacokinetics were dose-proportional, with subcutaneous bioavailability of approximately **50%**[45](index=45&type=chunk) TX45 Steady-State Accumulation Prediction | Dosing Regimen | Steady-State Accumulation Factor | | :--- | :--- | | 300 mg SC every 4 weeks | 1.5X | | 300 mg SC every 2 weeks | 2X | [Preclinical PK/PD from Acute Renal Blood Flow (RBF) Model Informs Target Plasma Concentration Levels at Trough for Maximum Therapeutic Effect](index=20&type=section&id=Preclinical%20PK%2FPD%20from%20Acute%20Renal%20Blood%20Flow%20%28RBF%29%20Model%20Informs%20Target%20Plasma%20Concentration%20Levels%20at%20Trough%20for%20Maximum%20Therapeutic%20Effect) Preclinical PK/PD data from RBF and MCT models informed the target plasma trough concentration for TX45's maximum therapeutic effect, predicting 2 µg/ml in humans due to higher potency for human RXFP1 - The RBF model evaluated **TX45's** acute vasodilatory effects, while the MCT model assessed anti-inflammatory/anti-proliferative efficacy[46](index=46&type=chunk)[49](index=49&type=chunk) - Preclinical studies predict a trough concentration of **2 µg/ml** is required for maximum therapeutic effect in humans[49](index=49&type=chunk) - The human-required concentration is **3 times lower** than in rats because **TX45** is **3 times more potent** for human RXFP1[49](index=49&type=chunk) [Robust Human-Exposure Model Allows for Phase 2 Dose Selection](index=21&type=section&id=Robust%20Human-Exposure%20Model%20Allows%20for%20Phase%202%20Dose%20Selection) A robust human-exposure model, based on Phase Ia renal plasma flow data, guided TX45's Phase II dose selection, predicting optimal trough concentrations for efficacy with monthly or bi-weekly dosing - Phase Ia RPF data showed an increase in renal plasma flow of up to **42%** in the average dose cohort, with an Emax of **33%** (p<0.0001)[51](index=51&type=chunk)[53](index=53&type=chunk) - A steady-state trough concentration of **2.6 µg/ml** (EC80) is achieved with **300 mg SC monthly** dosing, slightly above the preclinical prediction for maximum therapeutic effect (**2 µg/ml**)[53](index=53&type=chunk) - **300 mg SC bi-weekly** dosing (steady-state trough concentration of **8.7 µg/ml**) will also be evaluated to explore if higher exposure leads to greater efficacy[53](index=53&type=chunk) [TX45 Group 2 PH Development Program Overview (Updated)](index=22&type=section&id=TX45%20Group%202%20PH%20Development%20Program%20Overview%20%28Updated%29) The updated TX45 Group 2 PH development program plans key data announcements in 2025 and 2026, with Phase Ib PH-HFpEF data released in January 2025, PH-HFrEF data expected in Q4 2025, and Phase II PH-HFpEF (enriched CpcPH) starting in 2026 - Preliminary topline data for the Phase Ib study (PH-HFpEF part) was announced in **January 2025**[55](index=55&type=chunk) - Topline data for the Phase Ib study (PH-HFrEF part) is expected in **early Q4 2025**[55](index=55&type=chunk) - The Phase II PH-HFpEF (enriched CpcPH) study is expected to start in **2026**, primarily evaluating PVR, PCWP, and 6MWD[55](index=55&type=chunk) [Phase 1b Clinical Trial Design](index=23&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20Clinical%20Trial%20Design) The TX45 Phase Ib clinical trial is an open-label, single-dose acute hemodynamic study in IpcPH and CpcPH subjects, with Part A completed in HFpEF and Part B enrolled in HFrEF, achieving effective exposure ranges via right heart catheterization - The Phase Ib clinical trial is a single-dose, open-label acute hemodynamic study conducted in IpcPH and CpcPH subjects[56](index=56&type=chunk) - Part A has been completed in HFpEF subjects, and Part B has completed enrollment in HFrEF subjects[56](index=56&type=chunk) - All intravenous doses achieved the predicted effective exposure range (trough concentration above **2 µg/ml**) within the 8-hour evaluation period[58](index=58&type=chunk) [Key Hemodynamic Measures Assessed in Phase 1b Trial](index=24&type=section&id=Key%20Hemodynamic%20Measures%20Assessed%20in%20Phase%201b%20Trial) Key hemodynamic measures assessed in the Phase Ib trial aim to simultaneously improve left ventricular function and pulmonary vascular disease, including PCWP, PVR, TPR, CO, and SV - Treating PH-HFpEF requires simultaneous improvement in left ventricular function and pulmonary vascular disease[59](index=59&type=chunk) Phase 1b Trial Key Hemodynamic Measures | Metric | Definition | Significance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | PCWP (Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure) | Left atrial pressure measurement | Key indicator of left ventricular function | | PVR (Pulmonary Vascular Resistance) | Measurement of blood flow resistance in pulmonary vessels | Pulmonary vascular health status | | TPR (Total Pulmonary Resistance) | Measurement of right ventricular afterload | Right ventricular workload | | CO (Cardiac Output) | Volume of blood pumped by the heart | Overall cardiac function | | SV (Stroke Volume) | Volume of blood ejected by the ventricle per beat | Cardiac pumping efficiency | [Phase 1b PH-HFpEF (Part A): Baseline Characteristics and Medications are Consistent with Target Population](index=25&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20PH-HFpEF%20%28Part%20A%29%3A%20Baseline%20Characteristics%20and%20Medications%20are%20Consistent%20with%20Target%20Population) Baseline characteristics and concomitant medications in the Phase Ib PH-HFpEF (Part A) study were consistent with the target patient population, showing an average age of 65.1 years, 36.8% female, and common comorbidities like hypertension and atrial fibrillation Phase 1b PH-HFpEF (Part A) Baseline Characteristics (N=19) | Characteristic | Value (Mean, SD) | | :--- | :--- | | Age | 65.1 (8.7) | | Female Ratio | 36.8% | | BMI | 28.9 (3.6) | | Hypertension | 84.2% | | Atrial Fibrillation | 63.2% | | Coronary Artery Disease | 63.2% | | NYHA Class II | 63.2% | | NYHA Class III | 36.8% | Phase 1b PH-HFpEF (Part A) Key Concomitant Medications (N=19) | Medication | Percentage (%) | | :--- | :--- | | ACEi/ARB | 52.6% | | MRA | 84.2% | | SGLT2i | 42.1% | | Loop Diuretics | 68.4% | | Beta-blockers | 78.9% | [Phase 1b PH-HFpEF (Part A): Baseline Hemodynamics Are Consistent with Target Population](index=26&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20PH-HFpEF%20%28Part%20A%29%3A%20Baseline%20Hemodynamics%20Are%20Consistent%20with%20Target%20Population) Baseline hemodynamic parameters in the Phase Ib PH-HFpEF (Part A) study were consistent with the target patient population, showing average heart rate of 68.9 bpm, mean pulmonary artery pressure of 27.0 mmHg, and a significant proportion of CpcPH patients Phase 1b PH-HFpEF (Part A) Baseline Hemodynamics (N=19) | Parameter | Baseline Value (Mean, SD) | | :--- | :--- | | Heart Rate (bpm) | 68.9 (11.4) | | Systolic Blood Pressure (mm Hg) | 127.8 (11.5) | | Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure (mm Hg) | 27.0 (4.4) | | Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (mm Hg) | 17.2 (3.6) | | Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (Wood Units) | 2.33 (1.06) | | Cardiac Output (L/min) | 4.48 (1.06) | - Based on PVR definition, **9 patients** were CpcPH (PVR≥2 WU) and **5 patients** were CpcPH (PVR≥3 WU), consistent with the strategy of enriching for CpcPH patients[62](index=62&type=chunk) [Phase 1b (Part A) Results - TX45 Improved Cardiac and Pulmonary Hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF Patients](index=27&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20%28Part%20A%29%20Results%20-%20TX45%20Improved%20Cardiac%20and%20Pulmonary%20Hemodynamics%20in%20PH-HFpEF%20Patients) Phase Ib (Part A) results demonstrated that TX45 significantly improved cardiac and pulmonary hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF patients, with notable reductions in PCWP, PVR, TPR, and SVR, alongside increased cardiac output Phase 1b (Part A) Impact of TX45 on Hemodynamics (N=19) | Metric | Absolute Change (Mean [95% CI]) | Percentage Change (Mean [95% CI]) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mean ΔPCWP (all participants) | -3.2 [-4.3 to -2.1] mm Hg | -19.0% [-26.1% to -11.9%] | | Mean ΔPVR (CpcPH, PVR ≥ 2 WU, n=9) | -1.06 [-1.34 to -0.78] WU | -32.0% [-35.9% to -28.1%] | | Mean ΔCardiac Output (all participants) | +0.73 [0.39 to 1.08] L/min | +18.5% [10.2% to 26.9%] | | Mean ΔTPR (all participants) | -1.89 [-2.42 to -1.36] WU | -28.7% [-34.1% to -22.1%] | | Mean ΔSVR (all participants) | -3.95 [-5.82 to -2.08] mmHg | -16.6% [-24.4% to -8.8%] | [Phase 1b (Part A) Results - TX45 Consistently Reduced PCWP in IpcPH and CpcPH patients and Improved PVR in CpcPH Patient](index=28&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20%28Part%20A%29%20Results%20-%20TX45%20Consistently%20Reduced%20PCWP%20in%20IpcPH%20and%20CpcPH%20patients%20and%20Improved%20PVR%20in%20CpcPH%20Patient) Phase Ib (Part A) results showed TX45 consistently reduced PCWP in all PH-HFpEF patients and significantly improved PVR in CpcPH patients with baseline PVR≥2 WU, while increasing cardiac output across all patients - **TX45** consistently reduced PCWP in all PH-HFpEF patients, with an average reduction of **3.2 mmHg** (**-19.0%**)[65](index=65&type=chunk)[67](index=67&type=chunk) - In CpcPH patients with baseline PVR≥2 WU, **TX45** significantly improved PVR, with an average reduction of **1.06 WU** (**-32.0%**)[65](index=65&type=chunk)[67](index=67&type=chunk) - PVR remained unchanged in IpcPH patients with baseline PVR<2 WU[65](index=65&type=chunk) - **TX45** increased cardiac output in all patients, with an average increase of **0.73 L/min** (**+18.5%**)[67](index=67&type=chunk) [Phase 1b (Part A) Results - Echo Results Suggest Sustained Improvement in Hemodynamic Effects with TX45](index=30&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20%28Part%20A%29%20Results%20-%20Echo%20Results%20Suggest%20Sustained%20Improvement%20in%20Hemodynamic%20Effects%20with%20TX45) Phase Ib (Part A) echocardiography results suggest sustained improvement in hemodynamic effects with TX45, indicated by increases in TAPSE/SPAP and RVFAC, implying ongoing benefits for right heart function and pulmonary vascular resistance - After **TX45** administration, both TAPSE/SPAP (a surrogate for PVR) and RVFAC (a right heart function indicator) increased[68](index=68&type=chunk)[70](index=70&type=chunk) - These results suggest that **TX45** has sustained improvement in hemodynamic effects[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Phase 1b (Part A) - TX45 was Well-tolerated](index=31&type=section&id=Phase%201b%20%28Part%20A%29%20-%20TX45%20was%20Well-tolerated) TX45 was well-tolerated in the Phase Ib (Part A) study, with only mild-to-moderate, self-limiting treatment-emergent adverse events, no serious events, and transient, asymptomatic blood pressure effects that resolved by follow-up - A total of **10 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs)** occurred in **8 patients**, all mild/moderate and self-limiting[72](index=72&type=chunk) - No serious or severe adverse events, discontinuations, infusion reactions, or drug-related adverse events occurred[72](index=72&type=chunk) - No clinically significant changes in vital signs, ECG, or safety laboratory values were observed[72](index=72&type=chunk) - Transient, asymptomatic blood pressure effects were observed, with a mild acute systemic blood pressure decrease (**5-11 mmHg**) on Day 1, but blood pressure returned to baseline by Day 8 follow-up[72](index=72&type=chunk) [Combined Decrease in PCWP and PVR Appears to Enhance Improvement in Exercise Capacity](index=32&type=section&id=Combined%20Decrease%20in%20PCWP%20and%20PVR%20Appears%20to%20Enhance%20Improvement%20in%20Exercise%20Capacity) A combined decrease in PCWP and PVR appears to significantly enhance improvement in exercise capacity, with individual reductions in PCWP and PVR correlating with clinically significant improvements in 6-minute walk distance - A decrease in PCWP alone has been shown to improve exercise capacity in HFpEF and Group 2 PH patients[75](index=75&type=chunk) - In PAH, a **20% reduction in PVR** is associated with a clinically significant improvement in **6-minute walk distance (6MWD)**[75](index=75&type=chunk) - In CpcPH patients, a combined decrease in PCWP and PVR is associated with an increase in **6MWD**, for example, a **69-meter increase** after pulmonary artery denervation with **19%** and **32%** reductions in PCWP and PVR, respectively[75](index=75&type=chunk) [TX45 Phase 1b Part A Results in PH-HFpEF Met/Exceeded Expectations, Expected to Increase Phase 2 Probability of Success](index=33&type=section&id=TX45%20Phase%201b%20Part%20A%20Results%20in%20PH-HFpEF%20Met%2FExceeded%20Expectations%2C%20Expected%20to%20Increase%20Phase%202%20Probability%20of%20Success) TX45 Phase Ib Part A results in PH-HFpEF met or exceeded expectations, significantly increasing the probability of success for the APEX Phase II trial by demonstrating good tolerability, improved cardiac and pulmonary hemodynamics, and sustained effects - **TX45** was well-tolerated, with transient asymptomatic blood pressure decreases observed within **24 hours** after a single intravenous dose[77](index=77&type=chunk) - **TX45** was observed to improve left heart function and pulmonary hemodynamics, unlike PAH drugs that failed in PH-HFpEF[77](index=77&type=chunk) - Echocardiography analysis suggested sustained improvement in hemodynamics after a single **TX45** dose[77](index=77&type=chunk) - These data support PH-HFpEF as the initial indication for **TX45** and enriching for CpcPH patients in Phase II trials, expected to increase Phase II success probability[76](index=76&type=chunk)[77](index=77&type=chunk) [APEX Phase 2 Efficacy Clinical Trial Design for TX45](index=34&type=section&id=APEX%20Phase%202%20Efficacy%20Clinical%20Trial%20Design%20for%20TX45) The APEX Phase II efficacy clinical trial for TX45 is a global, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate TX45's efficacy in PH-HFpEF patients with enriched CpcPH, with PVR change as the primary endpoint - The APEX Phase II trial is a global, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study evaluating **TX45's** efficacy in PH-HFpEF patients with an enriched CpcPH subgroup[78](index=78&type=chunk)[79](index=79&type=chunk) - The trial will last **24 weeks**, with patients randomized to receive **TX45 300mg bi-weekly (Q2W)**, **TX45 300mg every four weeks (Q4W)**, or placebo[79](index=79&type=chunk) APEX Phase 2 Trial Primary and Secondary Endpoints | Endpoint Type | Metric | | :--- | :--- | | Primary Endpoint | Change in PVR from baseline | | Secondary Endpoints | Change in PCWP, 6MWD, KCCQ from baseline | [Pharma Has Interest In The Relaxin MoA and Group 2 PH Patient](index=35&type=section&id=Pharma%20Has%20Interest%20In%20The%20Relaxin%20MoA%20and%20Group%202%20PH%20Patient) The pharmaceutical industry shows strong interest in the relaxin mechanism of action and Group 2 PH patient population, with Tectonic Tx's TX45 and other companies developing pipeline products for this unmet need - The pharmaceutical industry shows strong interest in the relaxin mechanism of action and Group 2 PH patient population[80](index=80&type=chunk) Competitive Landscape: Relaxin MoA and Group 2 PH Pipeline | Company | Format | Route of Administration | Half-Life (NHV) | Dosing Frequency | Patient Population | Phase 2 Endpoint | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | TECTONIC (TX45) | Fc-Relaxin Fusion | Subcutaneous | 14-20 days | Every 4 weeks | Group 2 PH / HFpEF (Enriched CpcPH) | ΔPVR | Phase II | | AstraZeneca (AZD3427) | Fc-Relaxin Fusion | Subcutaneous | 7-9 days | Every 2 weeks | Group 2 PH / HFpEF and HFrEF | ΔPVR | Phase II | | AstraZeneca (AZD5462) | Small Molecule Relaxin | Oral | 3-6 hours | Daily | CHF | ΔEcho Parameters | Phase I | | MERCK (ACE-011) | ActRIIA-Fc | Subcutaneous | N/A | Every 3 weeks | Group 2 PH (CpcPH) / HFpEF | VLAK | Phase II | | TENAX (TNX-103) | Levosimendan | Oral | N/A | 2/3 times daily | Group 2 PH / HFpEF | Δ6MWD | Phase II | [TX45 PH-ILD Program](index=36&type=section&id=TX45%20PH-ILD%20Program) The TX45 PH-ILD program aims to provide differentiated treatment for PH-ILD (WHO Group III PH), a disease with significant unmet medical need, leveraging TX45's anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and vascular remodeling effects - The **TX45** PH-ILD program aims to provide differentiated treatment for interstitial lung disease-associated pulmonary hypertension (PH-ILD, WHO Group III PH)[82](index=82&type=chunk) - PH-ILD affects over **60,000 patients**, with a **3-year mortality rate of 60%-77%**, and currently only inhaled treprostinil is approved, which has side effects like cough/bronchospasm, indicating a significant unmet need[83](index=83&type=chunk) - **TX45's** preclinical anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and vascular remodeling data, along with observed hemodynamic improvements in Group 2 PH, support its application in PH-ILD[83](index=83&type=chunk) - The company plans to initiate a Phase II PH-ILD clinical trial for **TX45** in **2026**[83](index=83&type=chunk) [Strong Rationale for TX45 in PH-ILD](index=38&type=section&id=Strong%20Rationale%20for%20TX45%20in%20PH-ILD) TX45 has a strong rationale for PH-ILD, with its pulmonary vasodilation, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effects expected to improve exercise capacity and offer disease modification by reversing vascular remodeling and preserving lung function - PH-ILD is characterized by pulmonary vasoconstriction and PAH-like vascular remodeling, leading to elevated mPAP and PVR, ultimately causing right ventricular dysfunction[84](index=84&type=chunk) - Relaxin, by activating the nitric oxide (NO) pathway and antagonizing the endothelin-1 (ET-1) pathway, achieves pulmonary vasodilation, improving mPAP, PVR, and exercise capacity[84](index=84&type=chunk) - Its anti-inflammatory and TGFβ pathway inhibitory effects are expected to reverse vascular remodeling, improve pulmonary hemodynamics and ventricular function, and potentially reduce lung inflammation and fibrosis, preserving lung function[84](index=84&type=chunk) [TX45 Demonstrates Clinical Hemodynamic Changes and Preclinical Effects on Histopathology Important for PH-ILD](index=39&type=section&id=TX45%20Demonstrates%20Clinical%20Hemodynamic%20Changes%20and%20Preclinical%20Effects%20on%20Histopathology%20Important%20for%20PH-ILD) TX45 demonstrates clinical hemodynamic changes and important preclinical histopathological effects relevant for PH-ILD, including improved hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF patients and reduced fibrosis and muscularization in PH animal models TX45 Impact on Hemodynamics in PH-HFpEF Patients (N=9-19) | Hemodynamic Endpoint | Absolute Change (Mean [95% CI]) | Percentage Change (Mean [95% CI]) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mean ΔPVR (CpcPH, PVR ≥ 2 WU, n=9) | -1.06 [-1.34 to -0.78] WU | -32.0% [-35.9% to -28.1%] | | Mean ΔPVR (CpcPH, PVR ≥ 3 WU, n=5) | -1.35 [-1.55 to -1.15] WU | -35.5% [-38.6% to -32.5%] | | Mean ΔCardiac Output (all participants, N=19) | +0.73 [0.39 to 1.08] L/min | +18.5% [10.2% to 26.9%] | | Mean ΔmPAP (all participants, N=19) | -4.63 [-5.77 to -3.48] mmHg | -16.8% [-20.8% to -12.8%] | | Mean ΔSVR (all participants, N=19) | -3.95 [-5.82 to -2.08] mmHg | -16.6% [-24.4% to -8.8%] | - In PH animal models, Fc-relaxin significantly reduced fibrosis and pulmonary arteriolar muscularization, remodeling effects relevant to PH-ILD[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Why Have Inhaled Therapies Succeeded in PH-ILD And Systemic Pulmonary Vasodilatory Compounds Have Failed?](index=40&type=section&id=Why%20Have%20Inhaled%20Therapies%20Succeeded%20in%20PH-ILD%20And%20Systemic%20Pulmonary%20Vasodilatory%20Compounds%20Have%20Failed%3F) Inhaled therapies have succeeded in PH-ILD by targeting pulmonary hemodynamics while avoiding systemic side effects, unlike systemic pulmonary vasodilators which failed due to various factors beyond just worsening hypoxemia - Inhaled treprostinil achieves targeted pulmonary hemodynamic effects, reducing PVR and mPAP, while avoiding significant systemic blood pressure effects or worsening hypoxemia due to ventilation/perfusion (VQ) mismatch[87](index=87&type=chunk) - Systemic PAH therapies failed due to multiple reasons, including patient selection, specific mechanism toxicities, and study design, not solely worsening hypoxemia[87](index=87&type=chunk) - **TX45** is expected to improve pulmonary hemodynamics without causing systemic hypotension or worsening hypoxemia[87](index=87&type=chunk) [TX45 Phase 2 PH-ILD Study: Overview of Design and Rationale](index=41&type=section&id=TX45%20Phase%202%20PH-ILD%20Study%3A%20Overview%20of%20Design%20and%20Rationale) The TX45 Phase II PH-ILD study is an open-label, 16-week, repeated-dose trial for approximately 20 PH-ILD patients, with PVR change as the primary efficacy endpoint, aiming to assess efficacy improvement and sustained effects on fibrosis/vascular remodeling - The **TX45** Phase II PH-ILD study is an open-label, repeated-dose, **16-week trial**, planning to enroll approximately **20 PH-ILD patients**[88](index=88&type=chunk)[89](index=89&type=chunk) - The dosing regimen is **300mg subcutaneous injection every two weeks**[89](index=89&type=chunk) TX45 Phase 2 PH-ILD Study Endpoints | Endpoint Type | Metric | | :--- | :--- | | Safety | Oxygenation and systolic blood pressure (sBP) | | Primary Efficacy | Change in PVR from baseline | | Secondary and Exploratory | Change in mPAP, CO, 6MWD, QoL from baseline | - The study aims to assess efficacy improvement within **16 weeks** through an open-label trial, replicate placebo-controlled trial results, and provide sufficient treatment duration to evaluate improvements in fibrosis/vascular remodeling and effect maintenance[88](index=88&type=chunk)[89](index=89&type=chunk) [TX45: A Differentiated Therapy for PH-ILD](index=42&type=section&id=TX45%3A%20A%20Differentiated%20Therapy%20for%20PH-ILD) TX45 is poised to be a differentiated therapy for PH-ILD, offering potential efficacy, safety, and convenience as an Fc-relaxin fusion protein administered subcutaneously every 2 or 4 weeks, with PVR change as its primary endpoint - **TX45**, an Fc-relaxin fusion protein, is administered subcutaneously every **2 or 4 weeks**, with a relaxin mechanism of action[90](index=90&type=chunk) - Its primary endpoint is change in PVR at **16 weeks**, with Phase II clinical trials planned for **2026**[90](index=90&type=chunk) - Compared to approved inhaled treprostinil (multiple times daily) and other inhaled or oral drugs in clinical stages, **TX45's** administration method and mechanism of action may offer differentiated advantages[90](index=90&type=chunk) [Summary: Strong Rationale for TX45 to Bring a Differentiated Treatment Approach to Address Unmet Needs in PH-ILD](index=43&type=section&id=Summary%3A%20Strong%20Rationale%20for%20TX45%20to%20Bring%20a%20Differentiated%20Treatment%20Approach%20to%20Address%20Unmet%20Needs%20in%20PH-ILD) TX45 presents a strong rationale for a differentiated treatment approach in PH-ILD, addressing high morbidity and mortality with limited existing options, leveraging its preclinical and clinical hemodynamic data, and expanding its program to a significant market opportunity - PH-ILD is characterized by high morbidity and mortality, with insufficient existing treatment options[91](index=91&type=chunk) - **TX45's** preclinical PH data and clinical hemodynamic data from PH-HFpEF indicate its strong suitability for treating PH-ILD[91](index=91&type=chunk) - **TX45** offers a potential systemic relaxin therapy, expected to expand the **TX45** program to another significant market opportunity[91](index=91&type=chunk) - Tectonic Tx plans to initiate a Phase II study in **2026** to explore the safety and efficacy of **16 weeks** of **TX45** treatment in PH-ILD patients[91](index=91&type=chunk) TX2100 HHT Program [TX2100 HHT program](index=44&type=section&id=TX2100%20HHT%20program) The TX2100 HHT program aims to provide a potential first-in-class and first-in-indication therapy for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), a second most common genetic bleeding disorder with no approved treatments - The **TX2100** HHT program aims to provide a potential first-in-class and first-in-indication therapy for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)[93](index=93&type=chunk) - HHT is the second most common genetic bleeding disorder, with no approved therapies currently available[93](index=93&type=chunk) [Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)](index=45&type=section&id=Hereditary%20Hemorrhagic%20Telangiectasia%20%28HHT%29) HHT is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder affecting approximately 75,000 patients in the US, caused by BMP9/10 pathway mutations leading to vascular malformations and telangiectasias, with no approved therapies - HHT is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder, affecting approximately **75,000 patients** in the US, caused by BMP9/10 pathway mutations[95](index=95&type=chunk) - The disease leads to vascular malformations (AVMs) and telangiectasias, with high phenotypic variability, **15-20%** severe cases, increasing mortality risk[95](index=95&type=chunk) - Primary symptoms include recurrent epistaxis (**>95%**) and cutaneous telangiectasias (**>90%**), potentially affecting lungs, liver, GI tract, and brain, leading to severe complications[95](index=95&type=chunk) - Currently, there are no approved therapies[95](index=95&type=chunk) [Anti-VEGF: Mouse HHT Model Predictive of Efficacy in Patients](index=46&type=section&id=Anti-VEGF%3A%20Mouse%20HHT%20Model%20Predictive%20of%20Efficacy%20in%20Patients) Anti-VEGF therapy in mouse HHT models shows potential to inhibit AVM formation and visceral bleeding, and improve epistaxis severity and hematological parameters in patients, despite challenges with clinical studies and patent expiration - Anti-VEGF monoclonal antibodies can inhibit AVM formation and visceral bleeding in mouse HHT models[97](index=97&type=chunk) - Anti-VEGF therapy can reduce the severity of epistaxis and improve hemoglobin levels in patients[97](index=97&type=chunk) - Lack of rigorous clinical studies and patent expiration reduces investment incentives, while dosage, dosing interval, and side effects remain concerns[97](index=97&type=chunk) [A GPCR3 Antagonist Significantly Reduces AVM Formation and Bleeding in Animal Model of HHT](index=47&type=section&id=A%20GPCR3%20Antagonist%20Significantly%20Reduces%20AVM%20Formation%20and%20Bleeding%20in%20Animal%20Model%20of%20HHT) A GPCR3 antagonist monoclonal antibody significantly reduced AVM formation and bleeding in an HHT mouse model, providing strong preclinical evidence for TX2100 as a GPCR3 antagonist for HHT treatment - A **GPCR3 antagonist monoclonal antibody** significantly reduced AVM formation and bleeding in an HHT mouse model[98](index=98&type=chunk)[99](index=99&type=chunk) - Both AVM formation and retinal bleeding were significantly reduced in the treatment group, with improved hemoglobin levels[99](index=99&type=chunk) [TX2100 Development Program Overview](index=48&type=section&id=TX2100%20Development%20Program%20Overview) The TX2100 development program plans to advance from DC selection in November 2024 to Phase I clinical trials in Q1 2026 for healthy volunteers, followed by a Phase II study in HHT patients in early 2027 - Development Candidate (DC) was identified in **November 2024**, with IND-enabling studies and CMC work ongoing[102](index=102&type=chunk) - Phase I clinical trials in healthy volunteers, evaluating safety and tolerability, are expected to start in **Q1 2026**[102](index=102&type=chunk) - A Phase II randomized, **3-month study** in HHT patients is planned for **early 2027**, primarily evaluating hematocrit and epistaxis scores, and monitoring transfusions[102](index=102&type=chunk) Platform Technology [Platform](index=49&type=section&id=Platform) Tectonic Tx possesses a proprietary platform enabling reproducible discovery and optimization of GPCR-targeted biologics, designed to address key challenges in this field - The company possesses a proprietary platform capable of reproducible discovery and optimization of GPCR-targeted biologics[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Solving Key Challenges in GPCR Targeted Biologics Discovery](index=50&type=section&id=Solving%20Key%20Challenges%20in%20GPCR%20Targeted%20Biologics%20Discovery) Tectonic Tx's GEODe™ platform addresses critical challenges in GPCR-targeted biologic discovery by providing native conformation receptor reagents, optimizing antibody discovery through yeast display, and engineering antigens for agonist/antagonist identification - The **GEODe™ platform** aims to solve key challenges in GPCR-targeted biologic discovery, including preserving endogenous GPCR structure, purifying sufficient target quantities, inducing immune responses to human GPCRs, and stabilizing receptors in active conformations[106](index=106&type=chunk) - The platform provides large quantities of native conformation receptor reagents through receptor engineering and purification technologies[106](index=106&type=chunk) - It optimizes high-diversity Fab and VHH libraries through in vitro yeast display antibody discovery[106](index=106&type=chunk) - It utilizes protein engineering to optimize pharmacology and engineer antigen formats for discovering agonists and antagonists[106](index=106&type=chunk) Company Outlook [Tectonic Tx: Positioned to Deliver on Value-Creating Milestones](index=51&type=section&id=Tectonic%20Tx%3A%20Positioned%20to%20Deliver%20on%20Value-Creating%20Milestones) Tectonic Tx is well-positioned to achieve value-creating milestones in 2025 and 2026 with its two pipeline candidates, TX45 and TX2100, supported by an experienced team and strong financial backing - The company has two pipeline candidates targeting large untapped markets with significant market potential[108](index=108&type=chunk) - **TX45**, supported by Phase Ib trial results, has best-in-class potential, targeting over **1 million PH-HFpEF patients**, with potential expansion to PH-HFrEF and PH-ILD[108](index=108&type=chunk) - **TX2100** targets HHT, a rare bleeding disorder with no approved therapies[108](index=108&type=chunk) - A series of key data announcements are expected in **2025** and **2026**: **TX45 Phase Ib Part B results** (early Q4 2025), **TX2100 Phase I initiation** (Q1 2026), **PH-ILD Phase II initiation** (2026), and **TX45 APEX Phase II topline results** (2026)[108](index=108&type=chunk) - The company has an experienced leadership team and strong financial backing, with cash and cash equivalents of **$287.4 million** as of **June 30, 2025**, expected to provide runway until **Q4 2028**[108](index=108&type=chunk) Thank You
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-08-07 20:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 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: 001-38537 TECTONIC THERAPEUTIC, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 81- ...
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-08 20:20
Financial Performance - The net loss for the company was $15.906 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, a 5% increase from a net loss of $15.221 million in the same period of 2024[108]. - Cash used in operating activities was $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $9.3 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting ongoing investment in product development[116][117]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $178.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily from the sale of shares in a Private Placement[119]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $306.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and an accumulated deficit of $164.5 million[114]. - The company expects to incur significant expenses and operating losses as it advances preclinical and clinical development, necessitating additional capital through equity or debt financing[113][120]. Expenses - The company reported a 21% increase in research and development expenses, totaling $13.036 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $10.818 million in the same period of 2024[108]. - General and administrative expenses surged by 145%, reaching $5.262 million in Q1 2025, up from $2.150 million in Q1 2024[108]. - Total operating expenses increased by 41% to $18.298 million in Q1 2025, compared to $12.968 million in Q1 2024[108]. - Total research and development expenses increased by $2.2 million, or 21%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to increased CRO and CDMO costs related to TX2100[110]. - General and administrative expenses rose by $3.1 million, or 145%, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, driven by a 102% increase in employee-related expenses and a 266% increase in professional and consulting expenses[111]. Clinical Development - TX45 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b hemodynamic clinical trial, with 19 patients dosed in Part A, showing improvements in left heart function and pulmonary hemodynamics[92]. - The APEX Phase 2 clinical trial for TX45 commenced in October 2024, with topline results expected in 2026[92]. - TX2100, the second development candidate, is expected to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in late 2025 or early 2026, pending IND enabling study results[93]. Funding and Capital - The company completed a private placement in February 2025, raising approximately $185.0 million by issuing 3,689,465 shares of common stock[94][95]. - The merger with AVROBIO was completed on June 20, 2024, with Legacy Tectonic continuing as a wholly owned subsidiary of the surviving corporation[96]. Revenue Generation - The company has not generated any revenue since inception and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future[97]. - The company has no approved products and has never generated revenue from product sales, relying on funding from convertible preferred stock and common stock sales[114]. - The company anticipates additional costs associated with operating as a public company and ongoing research and development activities[123]. Lease Obligations - Minimum lease payments due as of March 31, 2025, are $2.2 million in 2025, $0.5 million in 2026, and $0.1 million in 2027[127].
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-08 20:07
Financial Performance - Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025, were $306.2 million, up from $141.2 million as of December 31, 2024, providing a cash runway into Q4 2028[13] - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $15.9 million, compared to a net loss of $15.2 million in Q1 2024[13] - Total operating expenses for Q1 2025 were $18.3 million, compared to $13.0 million in Q1 2024[16] Research and Development - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 were $13.0 million, compared to $10.8 million in Q1 2024, reflecting increased costs related to the TX2100 program[13] - Interim analysis from the TX45 Phase 1b Part A trial showed a 17.9% reduction in Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure and over 30% reduction in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance in a subpopulation with more severe disease[7] - Enrollment for Part B of the TX45 Phase 1b trial began in March 2025, with topline results expected in the second half of 2025[6] - Full results from the Phase 1b Part A trial will be presented on May 17, 2025, at the ESC Heart Failure Congress, involving a total of 19 patients[6] - The ongoing APEX Phase 2 trial continues to enroll patients, with topline results expected in 2026[6] Administrative Expenses - General and administrative expenses increased to $5.3 million in Q1 2025 from $2.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher professional services and stock-based compensation[13] Funding Activities - Tectonic completed a private placement in February 2025, raising approximately $185.0 million in gross proceeds[7]
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-03-20 20:06
Financial Performance - The company has not generated any revenue since inception and does not expect to do so in the foreseeable future[470]. - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $58.0 million, a 35% increase from the net loss of $42.8 million in 2023[485]. - Cash used in operating activities was $59.1 million in 2024, compared to $40.7 million in 2023, reflecting increased operational funding needs[494]. - The company expects to incur significant expenses and operating losses in the foreseeable future as it advances its research programs and product candidates[491]. - The company has no approved products and has never generated revenue from product sales, relying on financing to support its operations[492]. Clinical Trials and Development - TX45, the lead asset, showed favorable results in a Phase 1a trial with no severe adverse events and a favorable pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship[463]. - The Phase 1b trial for TX45 has completed dosing of 19 patients, with preliminary data showing improvements in hemodynamics[464]. - The APEX Phase 2 clinical trial for TX45 commenced in October 2024, with topline results expected in 2026[464]. - TX2100, the second development candidate, is set to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in late 2025 or early 2026, pending IND enabling studies[465]. Expenses and Liabilities - Total operating expenses increased by $13.4 million, or 30%, to $58.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $44.6 million in 2023[485]. - Research and development expenses rose by $4.4 million, or 12%, to $41.4 million in 2024, primarily due to increased costs related to the discovery and development of TX2100[486]. - General and administrative expenses surged by $9.0 million, or 117%, to $16.7 million in 2024, driven by higher employee-related and professional consulting expenses[488]. - The company issued SAFEs for proceeds of $34.1 million, recorded as liabilities and measured at fair value until redemption[481]. - The operating lease liability and finance lease liability as of December 31, 2024, were $2.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively[518]. Cash and Financing - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $141.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and an accumulated deficit of $148.6 million[492]. - The company raised $171.7 million in net cash from financing activities in 2024, primarily from the sale of shares[498]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents totaling $141.2 million[517]. - Minimum lease payments are projected to be $3.0 million in 2025, $0.4 million in 2026, and $0.1 million in 2027[506]. Market and Regulatory Environment - The merger with AVROBIO was completed on June 20, 2024, with Legacy Tectonic stockholders owning approximately 38.5% of the outstanding shares post-merger[467]. - Investors in the Subscription Agreement purchased shares for an aggregate price of $96.6 million, converting into 4,163,606 shares of common stock upon merger completion[469]. - The company is classified as a "smaller reporting company," allowing it to take advantage of scaled disclosures as long as market value remains below $250.0 million or annual revenue is less than $100.0 million[515]. Interest and Inflation - Interest income increased significantly by $3.7 million, or 633%, to $4.3 million in 2024, attributed to a rise in cash and cash equivalents following the Merger[490]. - Interest income and expenses are sensitive to changes in U.S. interest rates, but a 10% change would not materially affect the fair market value of the investment portfolio[518]. - Inflation effects on the company's results of operations and financial condition have been deemed immaterial to date[519]. Estimates and Assumptions - The company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis, acknowledging that actual results may differ from these estimates[509]. - The fair value of the company's common stock is based on the closing quoted market price as reported by NASDAQ on the date of grant[512]. - The company has not experienced material adjustments to prior estimates of prepaid and accrued research and development expenses[511]. Research Agreements - The company enters into agreements for preclinical research and clinical trials that are generally cancelable without minimum purchase commitments[507].
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
2025-03-20 20:02
Financial Performance - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $12.4 million, compared to a net loss of $7.9 million for Q4 2023[11]. - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $12,373,000, compared to a net loss of $7,869,000 in Q4 2023, representing a 57.5% increase in losses[18]. - Net loss per share for Q4 2024 was $0.84, compared to $5.01 in Q4 2023[18]. - Comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $57,973,000, compared to $42,834,000 in 2023[18]. Cash and Assets - Tectonic reported cash and cash equivalents of $141.2 million as of December 31, 2024, with a private placement in February 2025 generating approximately $185.0 million, providing a cash runway into Q4'28[6]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to $141,239,000 in 2024 from $28,769,000 in 2023[20]. - Total assets grew to $152,905,000 in 2024, up from $39,399,000 in 2023[20]. - Working capital improved to $135,247,000 in 2024 from a deficit of $10,004,000 in 2023[20]. - Total stockholders' equity improved to $140,776,000 in 2024, compared to a deficit of $84,636,000 in 2023[20]. Expenses - Research and development expenses increased to $9.2 million for Q4 2024, up from $7.1 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to higher costs related to clinical trials[11]. - General and administrative expenses rose to $4.8 million for Q4 2024, compared to $2.3 million in Q4 2023, driven by increased audit, legal, and professional service costs[11]. - Total operating expenses for Q4 2024 were $13,989,000, an increase of 49.5% from $9,372,000 in Q4 2023[18]. - Research and development expenses rose to $9,155,000 in Q4 2024, up 29.3% from $7,081,000 in Q4 2023[18]. Clinical Trials and Research - The TX45 Phase 1b trial interim analysis showed a 17.9% reduction in Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure (PCWP) and over 30% reduction in Pulmonary Vascular Resistance (PVR) in patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF)[7]. - The APEX Phase 2 trial topline results for TX45 are expected in 2026, following positive interim results from the ongoing Phase 1b trial[6]. - The TX2100 GPCR antagonist for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is expected to initiate Phase 1 trials in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026[11]. - Tectonic's ongoing clinical trials aim to address significant unmet medical needs in pulmonary hypertension and hereditary bleeding disorders[13]. - Tectonic hosted a Key Opinion Leader webinar in December 2024 discussing the treatment landscape for patients with Group 2 PH-HFpEF[7]. - The company plans to present full results from the Phase 1b Part A trial of TX45 at a future medical meeting in 2025[7]. Interest Income - Interest income for Q4 2024 was $1,735,000, a significant increase from $132,000 in Q4 2023[18].
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-12 21:01
Financial Performance - The company reported net losses of $17.7 million for Q3 2024, compared to $10.1 million for Q3 2023, and $45.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $35.0 million for the same period in 2023[63]. - Net loss for Q3 2024 was $17.7 million, a 76% increase from a net loss of $10.1 million in Q3 2023[75]. - Net cash used in operating activities was $42.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $29.0 million in 2023[85]. - The company does not expect to generate revenue from product sales in the foreseeable future and will need substantial additional funding to support ongoing operations[68]. Cash and Funding - As of September 30, 2024, the company had an accumulated deficit of $136.2 million and cash and cash equivalents of $159.1 million, which is expected to fund operations for at least the next twelve months[61]. - The company has raised an aggregate of $288.6 million since inception through various financing methods, including the sale of convertible preferred stock and common stock[61]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $172.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily from the sale of shares and proceeds from the Merger[89]. - The company anticipates needing additional capital to fund ongoing operations and research and development activities[84]. Expenses - Research and development expenses increased by 76% to $14.3 million in Q3 2024 from $8.1 million in Q3 2023[75]. - General and administrative expenses rose by 169% to $5.3 million in Q3 2024 compared to $2.0 million in Q3 2023[78]. - Total operating expenses for Q3 2024 were $19.6 million, a 94% increase from $10.1 million in Q3 2023[75]. - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $11.8 million, a 115% increase from $5.5 million in the same period of 2023[79]. Clinical Trials and Development - The Phase 1a trial for the lead asset TX45 showed favorable results, with no severe adverse events and a favorable pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship[61]. - The Phase 1b hemodynamic clinical trial for TX45 is enrolling ahead of plan, with topline results expected in late Q1 or early Q2 2025[61]. - The APEX Phase 2 clinical trial for TX45 commenced in October 2024, with topline results anticipated in 2026[61]. - The company plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial for TX2100 in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026, pending IND enabling studies[61]. Merger and Financing - The merger with AVROBIO was completed on June 20, 2024, resulting in Legacy Tectonic securityholders owning approximately 38.5% of the outstanding shares on a diluted basis[65]. - Concurrently with the merger, the company raised $96.6 million through a Subscription Agreement at a price of $12.40 per share[66]. - The company issued SAFEs for proceeds of $34.1 million in October and December 2023, recorded as liabilities at fair value[73]. Obligations and Commitments - As of September 30, 2024, the company's total contractual obligations and commitments amount to $3.788 million, with $2.163 million due within one year[92]. - The company has a one-time license fee obligation of $170,000 to Harvard, payable in equal installments over three years, with the final installment made in July 2024[94]. - The company is obligated to pay up to $8.5 million in milestone payments for products granted FDA marketing authorization under the Harvard License Agreement[94]. - The company has a license agreement with Alloy Therapeutics, which includes total milestone payments of $4.8 million and annual commercial payments in the low seven digits for the first six years of sales[95]. Interest Income and Financial Sensitivity - Interest income surged by 1,912% to $1.9 million in Q3 2024 from $97,000 in Q3 2023, primarily due to increased cash and cash equivalents[75]. - Interest income increased by $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in cash and cash equivalents resulting from the Merger[83]. - The company’s financial condition is sensitive to interest rate changes, but a 10% change in market interest rates would not materially affect the fair market value of its investment portfolio[102].
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-11-07 21:27
Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents were $159.1 million as of September 30, 2024, down from $185.1 million as of June 30, 2024, providing a cash runway into mid-2027[4] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $159,095 thousand as of September 30, 2024, up from $28,769 thousand on December 31, 2023[11] - Working capital improved to $145,278 thousand, a significant recovery from a deficit of $(10,004) thousand[11] - Total assets rose to $168,717 thousand, compared to $39,399 thousand at the end of 2023[11] - Total stockholders' equity turned positive at $150,361 thousand, recovering from a deficit of $(84,636) thousand[11] Expenses - Research and development expenses increased to $14.3 million for Q3 2024, compared to $8.1 million for Q3 2023, primarily due to higher external research costs[4] - General and administrative expenses rose to $5.3 million for Q3 2024, up from $2.0 million for Q3 2023, driven by increased personnel-related costs and professional fees[4] Net Loss - The net loss for Q3 2024 was $17.7 million, compared to a net loss of $10.1 million for Q3 2023[4] Clinical Trials - The first subject was dosed with TX000045 in the APEX Phase 2 clinical trial in early October 2024, with topline results expected in 2026[2] - Favorable Phase 1a topline trial results for TX45 were announced in September 2024, showing good tolerability and a favorable pharmacokinetic profile[2] - Development candidate TX2100 was selected for the HHT program, with plans to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026[2] - Ongoing Phase 1b hemodynamic clinical trial results for TX45 are expected in late Q1 2025 or early Q2 2025[3] - The APEX Phase 2 clinical trial is a 24-week placebo-controlled study evaluating TX45 in subjects with PH-HFpEF[2] Future Outlook - Tectonic anticipates that its current cash position will support key Phase 1b and Phase 2 readouts for TX45 and the progression of the HHT program into clinical development[4]
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-14 20:11
Clinical Trials - TX45 has advanced into Phase 2 clinical trial for patients with Group 2 PH-HFpEF, with the first site activated and screening open in August 2024[1] - The Phase 1a clinical trial results for TX45 in healthy volunteers are expected to be reported in September 2024[5] - The ongoing Phase 1b clinical trial results for TX45 are expected in mid-2025[11] - The company anticipates topline results from the Phase 2 clinical trial of TX45 in 2026[5] Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $12.7 million for Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million for Q2 2023[7] - Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $12,671,000, compared to a net loss of $10,455,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of 21.3%[19] - Comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $(12,679,000), compared to $(10,455,000) for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 11.7%[19] Expenses - Research and development expenses for Q2 2024 were $7.1 million, a decrease from $8.8 million in Q2 2023[6] - General and administrative expenses increased to $4.3 million in Q2 2024 from $1.9 million in Q2 2023, primarily due to merger-related activities[7] - Total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $11,421,000, compared to $10,631,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 7.4%[19] - Research and development expenses decreased to $7,074,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from $8,766,000 in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 19.3%[19] - Interest expense decreased to $(28,000) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from $(40,000) in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 30.0%[19] Cash and Assets - As of June 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $185.1 million, expected to provide a cash runway into mid-2027[6] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were $19,390,000, compared to $39,399,000 as of December 31, 2023, showing a significant decrease of 50.8%[20] Equity and Shares - Total stockholders' equity (deficit) improved to $(166,367,000) as of June 30, 2024, from $(84,636,000) as of December 31, 2023, indicating a worsening of 96.5%[20] - Weighted-average common shares outstanding increased to 2,919,872 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from 1,228,778 in the same period of 2023, an increase of 138.8%[19] Mergers and Acquisitions - The company completed a reverse merger with AVROBIO in June 2024, including a concurrent private placement of $130.7 million[3] Future Plans - The company plans to select a development candidate for its second program in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) in the second half of 2024[5] Interest Income - Interest income increased to $318,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $224,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a growth of 42.0%[19] Liabilities - Change in fair value of SAFE liabilities was $(1,535,000) for the three months ended June 30, 2024, with no comparable figure for the same period in 2023[19]
AVROBIO(AVRO) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-14 20:02
Financial Performance - The company has incurred net losses of $12.7 million and $10.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $27.9 million and $24.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively[93]. - The net loss for Q2 2024 was $12.7 million, representing a 21% increase compared to a net loss of $10.5 million in Q2 2023[116]. - The company incurred a net loss of $27.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $24.9 million for the same period in 2023[136]. - The company used $22.7 million and $20.5 million in operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively[146]. Cash and Capital - The company had $185.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, which is expected to fund operations for at least the next twelve months[92]. - The company had $185.1 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, with an accumulated deficit of $118.5 million[132]. - The company has received $288.6 million in capital contributions since inception, primarily from sales of preferred stock and proceeds from the merger[92]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $179.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to proceeds from the sale of shares and the Merger[139]. Expenses - Research and development expenses include costs related to employee salaries, clinical trials, and compliance with regulatory requirements[105]. - Research and development expenses for Q2 2024 were $7.1 million, a decrease of 19% from $8.8 million in Q2 2023[119]. - Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled $17.9 million, down 18% from $21.8 million in the same period of 2023[125]. - General and administrative expenses increased by 133% to $4.3 million in Q2 2024 from $1.9 million in Q2 2023, primarily due to higher personnel and professional fees[120]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2023, marking a 90% increase[129]. - The company anticipates a significant increase in general and administrative expenses in the future due to costs associated with operating as a public company[111]. Research and Development - The company plans to continue the clinical development of its lead product candidate TX45 and expand its clinical product pipeline[93]. - The company is focused on developing biologics to address GPCRs, which represent over 30% of all approved drugs[88]. - The proprietary GEODe™ technology platform aims to overcome challenges in GPCR-targeted drug discovery[89]. - The company expects to incur significant expenses and operating losses as it advances its research programs and product candidates, necessitating additional capital[131]. Merger and Corporate Structure - The merger with AVROBIO was completed on June 20, 2024, resulting in Legacy Tectonic securityholders owning approximately 38.5% of the outstanding shares on a diluted basis[99]. - The increase in professional and consultant fees in Q2 2024 was primarily related to merger-related activities, which rose by 489% to $2.5 million[120]. Liabilities and Obligations - Total contractual obligations and commitments as of June 30, 2024, amount to $3.724 million, including finance leases of $1.243 million and operating leases of $2.481 million[148]. - The company has a one-time license fee of $170,000 under the Harvard License Agreement, with installments due over three years[150]. - The company is obligated to pay up to $8.5 million in milestone payments for products granted FDA marketing authorization under the Harvard License Agreement[152]. - The company has a total of $4.8 million in milestone payments under the Alloy Therapeutics License Agreement for clinical trial advancements[154]. - The SAFE liabilities loss was $3.6 million due to the remeasurement of the SAFE liabilities to fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2024[130]. Interest Income - Interest income increased by 42% to $318,000 in Q2 2024 compared to $224,000 in Q2 2023, driven by higher interest rates[116]. - Interest income increased by $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, attributed to rising interest rates[130]. Market Conditions - An immediate 10% change in market interest rates would not have a material effect on the fair market value of the company's investment portfolio[167].