Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 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 September 30, 2023 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: 000-29959 Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charte ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ 6801 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Building 1; Suite 300, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 501-2444 (Address, including zip code, of registrant's principal executive of ices and 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: 000-29959 _______________ Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact name of registrant ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-Q _____________________ (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 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: 000-29959 _______________ Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact name of ...

Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were $68.0 million, a significant increase from $24.8 million in 2021 and $3.1 million in 2020[152]. - The company aims to develop innovative product candidates for neurodegeneration, focusing on improving both neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation[155]. - The drug approval process requires substantial time and financial resources, with no guarantee of timely approvals for future product candidates[172]. - Clinical studies are conducted in three phases, with ongoing reporting requirements to the FDA for safety and efficacy[179]. - The company’s strategy includes outsourcing preclinical and clinical studies to enhance resource efficiency and focus on core competencies[154]. Competitive Landscape - Competitors in the Alzheimer's research space include pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions, with significant financial resources and established market presence[157]. - The FDA has approved aducanumab and lecanumab for Alzheimer's treatment, highlighting the competitive landscape and the challenges of market acceptance due to high costs and limited reimbursement[159]. Regulatory Environment - The company is subject to various governmental regulations across multiple countries, impacting research, development, and marketing of drug products[169]. - The FDA may conduct pre-approval inspections of manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements before approving an NDA[188]. - Regulatory authorities may withdraw product approvals or request recalls if compliance with regulatory standards is not maintained[194]. - The FDA may require post-approval clinical studies to ensure continued safety or effectiveness of the approved drug[195]. - The FDA may request additional information before accepting an NDA for filing, which could delay the review process[187]. - The company must list all patents covering the drug product in the NDA, which will be published in the FDA's Orange Book upon approval[203]. - The ANDA applicant must certify that the required patent information has not been filed or that the listed patent has expired[204]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2022, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $201 million, primarily consisting of U.S. Treasury securities and money market accounts[552]. - The company is exposed to interest rate risks, with an immediate 100 basis point change in interest rates potentially affecting annual net loss by less than $2 million[553]. - The user fee for an NDA application requiring clinical data is approximately $3.2 million, as per the FDA's fiscal year 2023 fee schedule[186]. - The FDA has 10 months to complete its initial review of a new molecular-entity NDA and respond to the applicant, or 6 months for priority review[187]. Human Capital - The company emphasizes the importance of recruiting and retaining highly educated talent for its operations in the complex regulatory environment of neurodegenerative disease treatment[212]. - The company has 26 full-time employees as of December 31, 2022, with no employees represented by a labor union[217]. - The company’s compensation program includes cash incentives and equity awards to align employee interests with those of stockholders[215]. - The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and maintaining a respectful work environment for all employees[213]. - The company’s human capital strategy focuses on employee retention and engagement to support clinical trials and business operations[213]. Legal Matters - The company filed a lawsuit against individuals involved in a "short and distort" campaign, alleging that it caused a multi-billion dollar decline in market capitalization and delayed Alzheimer's treatment development[218].

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-Q _____________________ (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 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: 000-29959 _______________ Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact nam ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-Q _____________________ (Mark One) þ 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 ___________ 7801 N. Capital of Texas Highway, Suite 260, Austin, TX 78731 (512) 501-2444 (Address, i ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-Q _____________________ (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 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: 000-29959 _______________ Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact name of ...

CASSAVA We Focus on Alzheimer's disease March 2022 Forward-Looking Statements & Safe Harbor This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that may include but are not limited to: our strategy and plans; the size and scope of our pivotal Phase 3 trial and its likelihood of success; the interpretation of clinical data generated in interim analyses of an open-label study, plans to ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _______________ Form 10-K _______________ (Mark One) þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021 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: 000-29959 Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (Sta ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________ Form 10-Q _____________________ (Mark One) þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2021 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: 000-29959 _______________ Cassava Sciences, Inc. (Exact nam ...