The CF Foundation will provide Prime Medicine with up to $24 million in two tranches, subject to certain closing conditions and scientific milestones; the first tranche includes a $6 million equity investment in Prime Medicine. About Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a serious, inherited genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene. These mutations result in reduced or absent function of the CFTR protein, which is critical for maintaining t ...

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Core Points - Prime Drink Group Corp. has changed its auditors from MNP LLP to Horizon Assurance LLP [1] - The Former Auditor resigned on June 25, 2025, and the Successor Auditor was appointed effective June 30, 2025 [1] - There were no reservations in the Former Auditor's audit reports for the relevant period [2] - The Company filed a Change of Auditor Notice on July 3, 2025, in compliance with National Instrument 51-102 [2] - Both auditors confirmed agreement with the statements in the respective Notices [2] Company Information - The appointment of the Successor Auditor will remain effective until the next Annual General Meeting of the Company [1] - There were no reportable events between the Former Auditor and the Company as defined in NI 51-102 [2]

Pipeline and Programs - Prime Medicine expects to file IND and/or CTA for Wilson's Disease program (PM577) in the first half of 2026 and announce initial clinical data in 2027[10] - Prime Medicine anticipates filing IND and/or CTA for AATD program in mid-2026 and expects initial clinical data in 2027[10] - Prime Medicine will share in vivo proof-of-concept data in CF and initiate IND-enabling studies[10] Technology and Safety - Prime Editing is designed to edit, correct, insert, and delete DNA sequences in any target tissue[12] - Prime Editing has a highly differentiated safety profile with no off-target activity detected in any lead program, including no detectable double-strand breakage, off-target edits, bystander edits, or large deletions/translocations[14, 15, 16, 17, 25] Partnerships and Financials - Prime Medicine entered into a strategic research collaboration and license agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) to develop and commercialize multiple ex vivo T cell products in immunology and oncology, receiving $110 million upfront and potentially over $3.5 billion in milestones plus royalties[34, 85] - Prime Medicine entered into an agreement with the CF Foundation for up to $15 million to support the development of Prime Editors for Cystic Fibrosis[33, 77] - Prime Medicine held cash equivalents, investments, and restricted cash of $158.3 million as of March 31, 2025, providing a cash runway into the first half of 2026[98] Liver Programs - In Wilson's Disease, Prime Editors efficiently correct the two most prevalent disease-causing mutations, H1069Q and R778L, reducing liver copper by approximately 75%, decreasing urinary copper by about 80%, and increasing fecal copper by around 100% in vivo[52, 56] - In AATD, Prime Editor efficiently corrects the mutation resulting in M-AAT protein restoration in vivo, with the potential to correct mutated protein back to wild type without bystander or off-target edits[69, 71] - Prime Medicine achieved >70% hepatocyte editing using Prime Editors delivered with universal liver LNPs in humanized mice[37]

Summary of Prime Medicine Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Prime Medicine (PRME) - **Industry**: Biotechnology, specifically gene editing technology Core Points and Arguments 1. **Introduction of Prime Medicine**: The company focuses on prime editing technology, which is described as a next-generation gene editing platform that is versatile and safe for editing genomes, with applications in genetic diseases, oncology, and immunology [4][5][6] 2. **Recent Developments**: Prime Medicine has shown data for its first patient in humans, indicating the potential of prime editing as a cure for chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) [6][24][26] 3. **Pipeline Focus**: The company is concentrating on three major commercial opportunities: Wilson's disease, alpha-1 antitrypsin disease (AATD), and cystic fibrosis, alongside a partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb for CAR T cell therapies [7] 4. **Comparison with Other Technologies**: Prime editing is positioned as superior to CRISPR and base editing due to its ability to make precise edits without double-stranded breaks, thus minimizing off-target effects [9][17][18] 5. **LNP Delivery System**: Prime Medicine has developed a robust lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform that has shown high editing efficiency in the liver and is being evaluated for lung delivery in cystic fibrosis [20][21] 6. **Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD)**: The company reported rapid engraftment in the first patient treated for CGD, with DHR levels indicating functional neutrophils at 58% and 66% at 15 and 30 days post-treatment, respectively [24][25][26] 7. **Wilson's Disease Program**: Prime Medicine plans to file an IND or CTA in the first half of 2026, targeting approximately 20,000 patients in the US and EU, with preclinical data showing high editing efficiency [32][33][34] 8. **AATD Program**: The company aims to differentiate its AATD program from competitors by focusing on achieving wild-type protein levels, addressing the limitations of existing therapies [53][56][61] Important but Overlooked Content 1. **Cash Position**: As of March, the company reported a cash position of $158 million, which is expected to last through the first half of the following year, following a restructuring that reduced operational costs by 50% [72][73] 2. **Business Development Opportunities**: There is ongoing interest in Prime Medicine's technology, with potential for future deals, although no specific agreements have been promised [75] 3. **Translatability of Preclinical Data**: The company acknowledges the challenges in translating preclinical data to human outcomes but expresses confidence based on observed efficiencies and safety profiles [35][36][37] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the conference call, highlighting Prime Medicine's strategic focus, technological advantages, and future plans in the biotechnology sector.

Core Insights - Prime Medicine has announced initial positive data from its Phase 1/2 clinical trial of PM359 in Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), providing clinical proof-of-concept for Prime Editing as a transformative gene editing technology [1] - The company is on track to file Investigational New Drug (IND) and/or Clinical Trial Application (CTA) for Wilson's Disease and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD) programs in the first half of 2026 and mid-2026, respectively, with initial clinical data for both expected in 2027 [1][5] - A strategic restructuring has been implemented, deprioritizing CGD programs and reducing workforce by approximately 25% to focus on liver disease programs and external partnerships [1][10] Company Updates - Allan Reine, M.D., has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Keith Gottesdiener, M.D., who has stepped down [3][8] - Jeff Marrazzo has been named Executive Chair of the Board of Directors [3][9] - The company is committed to operating with financial discipline and efficiency while focusing on Wilson's Disease and AATD programs [4][12] Pipeline Prioritization - Prime Medicine will concentrate on in vivo programs for Wilson's Disease and AATD, both significant genetic liver diseases, with no approved disease-modifying therapies currently available [5][6] - Wilson's Disease affects over 20,000 people in the U.S. and EU, while AATD impacts approximately 200,000 individuals, with 20,000-30,000 diagnosed [5] - The company will also continue its Cystic Fibrosis program and develop Prime Edited CAR-T products in partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb [2][6] Financial and Operational Strategy - Cost-cutting measures are being implemented to reduce anticipated cash needs by almost half through 2027 [10] - The restructuring aims to significantly decrease operating expenses and cash burn [10] - Prime Medicine expects its cash and investments as of March 31, 2025, to be sufficient to fund operations into the first half of 2026 [13]

Core Insights - Prime Medicine announced positive initial data from the first patient dosed in its Phase 1/2 clinical trial of PM359 for Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD), demonstrating a significant restoration of NADPH oxidase activity and an encouraging safety profile [1][3][4] Company Overview - Prime Medicine is a biotechnology company focused on developing one-time curative genetic therapies using its proprietary Prime Editing technology, which allows precise genome editing to correct genetic mutations [12][13] Clinical Trial Results - The initial data from the trial showed that a single dose of PM359 led to 58% DHR positivity by Day 15 and 66% by Day 30, significantly exceeding the minimum threshold for clinical benefit of 20% [1][4] - Rapid engraftment was observed, with neutrophil engraftment confirmed on Day 14 and platelet engraftment on Day 19, nearly twice as fast as existing gene editing technologies [5] Safety Profile - PM359 was generally well-tolerated, with adverse events consistent with those observed during myeloablative conditioning, and no serious adverse events related to PM359 reported [6][7] Future Development Plans - Prime Medicine plans to explore external opportunities for the continued clinical development of PM359, while focusing its resources on advancing its in vivo liver franchise targeting Wilson's Disease and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency [8][9] Disease Context - Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by severe infections due to mutations affecting the NADPH oxidase complex, with an estimated occurrence of 1 in 100,000 to 1 in 200,000 births in the U.S. [2][11]

Company Performance - Prime Medicine, Inc. reported a quarterly loss of $0.40 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.32, representing an earnings surprise of -25% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.45 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 68.25%, compared to revenues of $0.59 million a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, Prime Medicine has surpassed consensus EPS estimates only once and has not beaten consensus revenue estimates during the same period [2] Stock Movement and Outlook - Prime Medicine shares have declined approximately 51.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -4.3% [3] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.31 on revenues of $4.58 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$1.22 on revenues of $14.17 million [7] Industry Context - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which Prime Medicine belongs, is currently in the top 33% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Prime Medicine's stock performance [5]

Revenue Generation - The company has not generated any revenue from product sales and does not expect to do so for the foreseeable future, relying instead on research collaboration and license agreements[90]. Research and Development Expenses - Research and development expenses for Q1 2025 totaled $40.6 million, an increase of $2.8 million from $37.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to a $3.6 million rise in facility-related expenses[99]. - The company anticipates significant increases in research and development expenses as it advances clinical trials and product candidates[94]. - The company plans to continue research development activities, identify product candidates, and initiate preclinical testing and clinical trials[114]. General and Administrative Expenses - General and administrative expenses for Q1 2025 were $13.3 million, up $2.1 million from $11.2 million in Q1 2024, mainly driven by a $1.3 million increase in personnel expenses[100]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $48.9 million for Q1 2025, compared to $67.7 million for Q1 2024[108]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $144.3 million, excluding restricted cash[103]. - The accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2025, was $739.1 million, with expectations of continued operating losses for the foreseeable future[104]. - The company expects existing cash, cash equivalents, and investments to fund operating expenses and capital expenditures into the first half of 2026[112]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company held cash, cash equivalents, investments, and restricted cash totaling $158.3 million[122]. Financing Activities - The net cash provided by financing activities for Q1 2025 was $6.0 million, primarily from an agreement with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation[111]. - Proceeds from the February 2024 public offering amounted to $132.1 million, along with $18.8 million from pre-funded warrants[113]. - Future financing needs may be met through private and public equity offerings, debt financings, and strategic alliances[115]. Investment and Market Risks - The change in fair value of related party short-term investments resulted in a loss of $2.2 million for Q1 2025, compared to a gain of $1.2 million in Q1 2024[101]. - The company is exposed to interest rate risk, but an immediate 10 percent change in interest rates would not materially affect the fair market value of cash equivalents or investments[122]. - Inflation may increase costs related to labor and research and development, potentially impacting financial results in the near future[123].

Financial Performance - Prime Medicine reported a net loss of $51.9 million for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $45.8 million in Q1 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 13% year-over-year[10]. - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.454 million, a significant increase from $591,000 in Q1 2024[10]. - As of March 31, 2025, Prime Medicine had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $158.3 million, down from $204.5 million as of December 31, 2024[10]. - Prime Medicine's total assets increased to $328.2 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $297.5 million as of December 31, 2024[16]. Expenses - Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased to $40.6 million in Q1 2025 from $37.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the expansion of laboratory space[10]. - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses rose to $13.3 million in Q1 2025, up from $11.2 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher personnel costs[10]. Clinical Development - The company anticipates initial clinical data from the Phase 1/2 trial of PM359 for p47 CGD to be announced in 2025, which will include safety and engraftment data[5]. - Prime Medicine is on track to file IND and/or CTA for PM577 for Wilson's Disease in the first half of 2026[1]. - The company aims to initiate clinical trials for its AATD program in mid-2026, following the recent unveiling of its preclinical program[2]. - Initial in vivo data for the AATD program showed full restoration of circulating wild-type AAT protein to normal human range[4].