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Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-11-05 01:53
Synthetic Biologics, Inc. (SYN) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 4, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Vincent Perrone - Director, Corporate Communications Steven Shallcross - CEO and CFO Michael Kaleko - SVP of Research and Development Vince Wacher - Head of Product and Corporate Development Conference Call Participants Jim Molloy - Alliance Global Partners Operator Good afternoon and welcome to Synthetic Biologics' 2019 Third Quarter Investor Conference Call. All participants will be in listen- ...
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-11-04 21:36
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=4&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) This section presents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2019, detailing the company's financial position, performance, and cash flows [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) The balance sheet as of September 30, 2019, shows a decrease in total assets to $20.7 million and a significant decline in stockholders' equity to $2.1 million Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Metric | Sep 30, 2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $18,650 | $28,918 | | Total Assets | $20,742 | $30,141 | | Total Liabilities | $6,172 | $3,686 | | Total Stockholders' Equity | $2,089 | $14,159 | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $5.3 million for Q3 2019 and $12.9 million for the nine-month period, driven by increased R&D expenses Statement of Operations Highlights (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | Nine Months 2019 | Nine Months 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | General and administrative | $1,098 | $1,474 | $3,297 | $4,525 | | Research and development | $4,144 | $2,846 | $9,156 | $9,788 | | Loss from Operations | $(5,242) | $(4,320) | $(12,453) | $(14,313) | | Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders | $(5,253) | $(3,741) | $(12,934) | $(10,375) | | Net Loss Per Share - Basic and Dilutive | $(0.31) | $(0.93) | $(0.79) | $(2.73) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Stockholders%20Equity) Stockholders' equity significantly declined from $14.2 million at year-end 2018 to $2.1 million as of September 30, 2019, primarily due to the net loss - Total stockholders' equity decreased from **$14,159 thousand** at December 31, 2018 to **$2,089 thousand** at September 30, 2019, mainly due to the net loss for the period[22](index=22&type=chunk) [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash used in operating activities was $10.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019, with cash and cash equivalents decreasing to $18.7 million Cash Flow Summary (Nine Months Ended Sep 30, in thousands) | Metric | 2019 | 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | $(10,268) | $(13,989) | | Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities | $0 | $6,422 | | Net decrease in cash | $(10,268) | $(7,567) | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $18,650 | $9,549 | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) These notes detail the company's business, accounting policies, clinical pipeline, liquidity, and significant financing events, highlighting the need for additional funding for future trials - The company is a clinical-stage company focused on GI diseases with lead candidates **SYN-004 (ribaxamase)**, **SYN-010**, and **SYN-020**[27](index=27&type=chunk) - As of September 30, 2019, the company had **$18.7 million** in cash, sufficient to fund operations through Q4 2020, but additional financing or a partnership is required for Phase 3 clinical trials[30](index=30&type=chunk)[31](index=31&type=chunk) - The company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019, recording an ROU asset of approximately **$537,000** and a lease liability of approximately **$939,000**[39](index=39&type=chunk) - In October 2018, the company completed a public offering of Class A and Class B Units, raising gross proceeds of approximately **$18.6 million**[57](index=57&type=chunk)[69](index=69&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=20&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses clinical pipeline advancements, operational results, and liquidity, highlighting increased R&D expenses and the need for additional capital for late-stage trials despite current cash reserves - The company's lead candidates include **SYN-004 (ribaxamase)**, **SYN-010** for IBS-C, and **SYN-020** for local GI and systemic diseases[90](index=90&type=chunk) - Key milestones include a **SYN-010 Phase 2b data readout in 1H 2020**, **SYN-004 Phase 1b/2a enrollment in Q1 2020**, and **SYN-020 IND submission in Q1 2020**[91](index=91&type=chunk) Q3 2019 vs Q3 2018 Operating Expenses (in millions) | Expense Category | Q3 2019 | Q3 2018 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | General and administrative | $1.1 | $1.5 | -26% | | Research and development | $4.1 | $2.8 | +46% | - The company held **$18.7 million** in cash as of September 30, 2019, sufficient for operations through Q4 2020, but insufficient for planned Phase 3 trials without additional capital or a partner[127](index=127&type=chunk)[130](index=130&type=chunk)[131](index=131&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=30&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's market risk is limited to low-risk cash and cash equivalents, with no significant impact expected from interest rate changes - The company's primary market risk is confined to its cash and cash equivalents, consisting mainly of low-risk money market securities[137](index=137&type=chunk) - Due to the short-term, low-risk profile of its investments, the company does not anticipate a significant impact from changes in market interest rates[137](index=137&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=30&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2019, with no material changes to internal controls during the quarter - Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of **September 30, 2019**[138](index=138&type=chunk) - There were no material changes in internal controls over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2019[139](index=139&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=30&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=30&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that would materially adversely affect its business or financial condition - The company is not presently a party to any legal proceedings expected to have a material adverse effect on its business[141](index=141&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=30&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) This section updates risk factors, emphasizing the critical need for additional capital for future clinical trials, with fundraising limited by market capitalization - The company will need to raise additional capital to fund operations and its development programs[143](index=143&type=chunk) - Current cash is insufficient to complete planned Phase 3 clinical trials for **SYN-004** and **SYN-010** or late-stage trials for **SYN-020**, requiring significant expenditures or a strategic partnership[144](index=144&type=chunk) - The company's ability to raise capital through security sales is currently limited by SEC and NYSE American rules due to its market value[144](index=144&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company did not sell any unregistered equity securities during the third quarter of 2019 - No equity securities were sold in unregistered transactions during the quarter ended **September 30, 2019**[145](index=145&type=chunk) [Defaults Upon Senior Securities](index=31&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Defaults%20Upon%20Senior%20Securities) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[146](index=146&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=31&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[147](index=147&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=31&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) This item is not applicable to the company - Not applicable[148](index=148&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=31&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists exhibits filed with the Form 10-Q, including a Clinical Trial Agreement, CEO/CFO certifications, and XBRL data files - Exhibits filed with the report include the Clinical Trial Agreement with Washington University School of Medicine, officer certifications, and XBRL data[155](index=155&type=chunk) [Signatures](index=32&type=section&id=SIGNATURES)
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-08-09 05:18
Synthetic Biologics, Inc (SYN) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Vincent Perrone - Director, Corporate Communication Steven Shallcross - Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer Vince Wacher - Head of Product & Corporate Development Conference Call Participants Jim Molloy - Alliance Global Partners Operator Afternoon and welcome to Synthetic Biologics' 2019 Second Quarter Investor Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. [Operato ...
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-08-08 20:36
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q Nevada 13-3808303 (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2019 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission File Number: 001-12584 SYNTHETIC BIOLOGICS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State o ...
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-05-08 23:37
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - General and administrative expenses decreased to $1.1 million for Q1 2019 from $1.6 million in Q1 2018, a reduction of 30% primarily due to decreased stock-based compensation and lower investor relations costs [34] - Research and development expenses decreased to $2.4 million for Q1 2019 from $3.4 million in Q1 2018, a decrease of 28% attributed to lower program costs and no ongoing clinical trial activity for SYN-004 [35] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled $24.7 million as of March 31, 2019, a decrease of $4.2 million from December 31, 2018, providing sufficient runway to continue operations through Q2 2020 [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The primary focus for the first quarter was on the SYN-010 program, with the commencement of enrollment in a Phase 2b clinical study, which is expected to provide important data for future Phase 3 trials [14][15] - SYN-004, designed to protect the gut microbiome, is being positioned for a specific patient population, particularly allogeneic HCT recipients, with ongoing discussions for a Phase 1/2 clinical trial [21][25] - SYN-020, an oral form of intestinal alkaline phosphatase, is being developed to mitigate intestinal damage, with a pre-IND meeting request submitted to the FDA [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is targeting critical unmet needs in the prevention of gut microbiome infections and GI disorders, indicating a strategic focus on addressing significant market gaps [8] - The development of SYN-020 is expected to significantly reduce manufacturing costs, potentially making it a competitive product in the market [27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on realigning clinical programs to clear regulatory pathways while reducing cash burn through workforce streamlining and operational efficiency [7][33] - The strategy includes advancing clinical programs targeting specific patient populations, such as cancer patients undergoing allogeneic HCT, to enhance the therapeutic benefit of SYN-004 [21][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management emphasized the importance of prudent cash management and financial stewardship to extend the cash runway through at least Q2 2020 [11][33] - The company is optimistic about the potential of its clinical assets and is focused on executing clear milestones to drive value for shareholders [31][40] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in establishing infrastructure for clinical studies and is actively engaged with research institutions for protocol development [25][42] - Management highlighted the importance of ongoing discussions with potential partners to fund clinical trials, particularly for SYN-004 [19][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: No questions were posed during the Q&A session - The conference concluded without any participant questions [45]
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2019 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-05-08 21:03
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission File Number: 001-12584 SYNTHETIC BIOLOGICS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Nevada 13-3808303 (State ...
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2018 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-02-28 04:05
Call Start: 16:30 January 1, 0000 5:14 PM ET Synthetic Biologics Inc. (SYN) Q4 2018 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2019 16:30 ET Company Participants Vincent Perrone - Director, Corporate Communications Steven Shallcross - CEO & CFO Vince Wacher - Head, Product & Corporate Development Conference Call Participants Katherine Xu - William Blair Jim Molloy - Alliance Global Partners Operator Good afternoon and welcome to the Synthetic Biologics 2018 Year End Investor Conference Call. All participants wil ...
Synthetic Biologics(TOVX) - 2018 Q4 - Annual Report
2019-02-27 22:01
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 OR ¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-12584 SYNTHETIC BIOLOGICS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Nevada 13-3808303 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Or ...