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Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-19 21:02
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________________ FORM 10-K _____________________________ (Mark One) x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 OR o 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: 001-40384 ________________________________________________ ...
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-14 22:12
Merger and Corporate Changes - On October 19, 2023, Tourmaline Bio, Inc. completed a merger with Legacy Tourmaline, transitioning its business focus to developing transformative medicines for immune diseases [141]. - Following the merger, Talaris' common stock underwent a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, changing its ticker symbol from "TALS" to "TRML" on October 20, 2023 [142][145]. - The merger resulted in the issuance of approximately 15,877,090 shares of common stock to Legacy Tourmaline's stockholders based on an exchange ratio of 0.7977 [143]. - The company declared a special cash dividend of $64.7 million to pre-merger stockholders before the merger took effect [153]. Financial Performance - Prior to the merger, Talaris incurred a net loss of $7.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a net loss of $19.0 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of $12.0 million [164]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, up from $4.8 million in the same period of 2022, representing a $4.3 million increase [168]. - Total operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $50.1 million, a decrease of $6.6 million from $56.7 million in the same period of 2022 [172]. - Other income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $1.9 million, compared to $0.8 million in the same period of 2022, reflecting an increase of $1.1 million [170]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $0.3 million, a significant decrease of $14.7 million from $15.0 million in the same period of 2022 [165]. - Research and development expenses decreased to $17.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, down from $42.4 million in the same period of 2022, a reduction of $24.6 million [173]. - The company has estimated accrued research and development expenses based on contracts and services performed, which may vary from actual costs [198]. Cash and Capital Requirements - The company had approximately $67.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $79.9 million in marketable securities as of September 30, 2023 [156]. - The company expects to need additional capital to fund operations and product development, as it has not generated any revenue from product sales [189]. - The company requires substantial additional capital to complete the development of TOUR006 and future product candidates, and plans to raise this capital through private or public equity or debt financings [190]. - The company had net proceeds of $186.2 million from convertible preferred stock sales and $137.2 million from its IPO through September 30, 2023 [177]. - Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $39.1 million, an improvement of $7.9 million compared to $47.0 million in the same period of 2022 [183]. - Investing activities provided $92.3 million of cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily from marketable securities maturities [186]. Restructuring and Workforce Changes - The company implemented a restructuring plan that reduced its workforce by approximately 95% as of June 30, 2023, to extend resources and focus on core operations [152]. - Restructuring costs for the three months ended September 30, 2023, included $0.1 million in employee termination costs, while no restructuring costs were incurred in the same period of 2022 [169]. Company Status and Compliance - The company remains an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company, with annual revenue less than $100 million and market value of stock held by non-affiliates below $700 million [205][206]. - The company may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements as a smaller reporting company [206]. - Recently issued accounting pronouncements that may impact the company's financial position are disclosed in the financial statements [207]. - The company is not required to provide certain market risk disclosures due to its status as a smaller reporting company [208].
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-14 11:53
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, 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: 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) | ...
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-15 20:18
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 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: 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) D ...
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-31 11:02
Part I [Business](index=7&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Business) Talaris Therapeutics, a cell therapy company, discontinued key clinical trials for FCR001 in early 2023 and initiated a strategic review, including a workforce reduction - In February 2023, the company discontinued its **FREEDOM-1 and FREEDOM-2 clinical trials** for **FCR001** in living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) recipients, citing slow enrollment and extended timelines to key milestones[18](index=18&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) - Following the trial discontinuations, Talaris initiated a **comprehensive review of strategic alternatives** to maximize stockholder value, which could include an acquisition, merger, business combination, or divestiture of its cell therapy manufacturing capabilities[19](index=19&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk) - In connection with the strategic review, the company implemented a **restructuring plan**, reducing its workforce by **approximately one-third** to conserve resources[37](index=37&type=chunk)[244](index=244&type=chunk) - Enrollment in the **FREEDOM-3 Phase 2 trial** for severe autoimmune disease (scleroderma) was **voluntarily paused** in March 2023 pending the outcome of the strategic review[20](index=20&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) [Our Therapeutic Approach and Programs](index=12&type=section&id=Our%20Therapeutic%20Approach%20and%20Programs) The company's core technology is the Facilitated Allo-HSCT Therapy with FCR001, designed to induce immune tolerance, showing promising Phase 2 results but facing trial discontinuations - The company's core technology is its **Facilitated Allo-HSCT Therapy**, which uses the lead product candidate **FCR001**[21](index=21&type=chunk)[58](index=58&type=chunk) - In the Phase 2 LDKT trial, 26 of 37 patients (**70%**) treated with FCR001 were able to completely discontinue chronic immunosuppression, improving to **82%** after protocol optimizations[27](index=27&type=chunk)[73](index=73&type=chunk) - A key finding from the Phase 2 trial was that achieving donor T-cell chimerism levels **>50%** at 3 and 6 months post-transplant was highly predictive of successful immunosuppression weaning[28](index=28&type=chunk)[77](index=77&type=chunk) - A **patient death** occurred in the FREEDOM-1 Phase 3 trial in October 2022 due to **Grade IV Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD)** complicated by infections, contributing to trial termination despite DMC recommendations[26](index=26&type=chunk)[112](index=112&type=chunk) [Intellectual Property and Manufacturing](index=25&type=section&id=Intellectual%20Property%20and%20Manufacturing) The company's intellectual property relies on an exclusive license from ULRF, with patents expiring around 2029, and it operates an in-house GMP manufacturing facility now subject to potential divestiture - The company's intellectual property is substantially dependent on an **exclusive license agreement** with the **University of Louisville Research Foundation (ULRF)** for patents and know-how related to its Facilitated Allo-HSCT Therapy[132](index=132&type=chunk)[391](index=391&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2022, the patent portfolio includes **four patent families** with issued patents expected to expire around **2029** and pending applications expected to expire around **2038**[141](index=141&type=chunk) - Talaris operates its own **20,000 square foot GMP Cell Processing Facility** in Louisville, Kentucky, performing all manufacturing in-house, which is now subject to **potential divestiture** as part of the strategic review[149](index=149&type=chunk)[150](index=150&type=chunk) [Government Regulation](index=28&type=section&id=Government%20Regulation) The company's biological product candidates, including FCR001, are subject to extensive FDA regulation, with FCR001 receiving RMAT and Orphan Drug Designations, and operations adhering to various healthcare laws - The company's product candidates are regulated as **biological products** in the U.S. by the **FDA**, requiring a comprehensive process including preclinical studies, an Investigational New Drug (IND) application, and multi-phase clinical trials before a Biologics License Application (BLA) can be submitted for marketing approval[153](index=153&type=chunk)[154](index=154&type=chunk) - The FDA has granted FCR001 both **Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT)** and **Orphan Drug Designation** for LDKT, providing expedited development and review, along with potential market exclusivity and financial incentives[30](index=30&type=chunk)[181](index=181&type=chunk)[173](index=173&type=chunk) - The company's operations are subject to numerous healthcare laws, including the federal **Anti-Kickback Statute**, **False Claims Act**, and **HIPAA**, which regulate relationships with healthcare providers and the handling of patient information[198](index=198&type=chunk)[311](index=311&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=41&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company faces significant risks including the uncertain outcome of its strategic review, potential dissolution, clinical development failures for FCR001, manufacturing complexities, intellectual property dependence, and ongoing net losses requiring additional funding - A primary risk is the **failure to identify and implement a strategic transaction**, which is costly and time-consuming, with no assurance of increasing stockholder value[232](index=232&type=chunk)[233](index=233&type=chunk) - If a strategic transaction is not consummated, the board may pursue **dissolution and liquidation**, making the cash available for distribution to stockholders uncertain and dependent on reserves for liabilities[241](index=241&type=chunk) - The business substantially depends on the **success of FCR001**, and the recent **discontinuation of the FREEDOM-1 and FREEDOM-2 trials** due to slow enrollment highlights significant clinical development risks[248](index=248&type=chunk)[250](index=250&type=chunk)[259](index=259&type=chunk) - The company's product candidates may cause undesirable side effects, such as **Graft versus Host Disease (GvHD)**, which resulted in a **patient death** in the FREEDOM-1 trial and could delay or prevent regulatory approval[281](index=281&type=chunk)[282](index=282&type=chunk) - The company is a late-stage clinical company with a history of **net losses ($73.7 million in 2022)** and anticipates continued losses, requiring **substantial additional funding** to continue operations[435](index=435&type=chunk) [Unresolved Staff Comments](index=97&type=section&id=Item%201B.%20Unresolved%20Staff%20Comments) The company has no unresolved staff comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission - The company has **no unresolved staff comments** from the Securities and Exchange Commission[513](index=513&type=chunk) [Properties](index=97&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Properties) Talaris Therapeutics leases its primary cell therapy manufacturing facility and corporate offices across Louisville, Wellesley, and Houston, deeming them sufficient for foreseeable needs - The company leases four primary facilities: a **20,705 sq. ft.** manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY (lease expires **Nov 2023**); a **7,410 sq. ft.** corporate office in Wellesley, MA (lease expires **Sep 2025**); a **6,000 sq. ft.** lab in Houston, TX (lease expires **Jan 2025**); and **6,130 sq. ft.** of additional office space in Louisville, KY (lease expires **Nov 2023**)[514](index=514&type=chunk) [Legal Proceedings](index=97&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Legal%20Proceedings) As of December 31, 2022, the company is not involved in any material legal proceedings expected to adversely affect its business or financial condition - The company is **not currently a party to any material litigation or legal proceedings**[515](index=515&type=chunk) [Mine Safety Disclosures](index=97&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Mine%20Safety%20Disclosures) This section is not applicable to the company's operations - Not Applicable[516](index=516&type=chunk) Part II [Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities](index=98&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Market%20for%20Registrant's%20Common%20Equity%2C%20Related%20Stockholder%20Matters%20and%20Issuer%20Purchases%20of%20Equity%20Securities) The company's common stock trades on Nasdaq under "TALS" since May 2021, has never paid dividends, and the use of IPO proceeds is now contingent on the strategic review outcome - The company's common stock trades on the **Nasdaq Global Market** under the symbol "**TALS**" since its IPO on May 7, 2021[519](index=519&type=chunk) - The company has **never paid cash dividends** and does not anticipate doing so in the foreseeable future, intending to retain earnings for business development[521](index=521&type=chunk) - The planned use of the remaining net proceeds from the IPO is now dependent on the outcome of the **comprehensive review of strategic alternatives** announced in February 2023[525](index=525&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=100&type=section&id=Item%207.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Talaris reported a net loss of $73.9 million in 2022, driven by increased R&D and G&A expenses, but expects R&D to decrease post-trial discontinuations, with $181.3 million in cash deemed sufficient for the next twelve months Financial Metric (in thousands) | Financial Metric | 2022 (in thousands) | 2021 (in thousands) | Change (in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $57,005 | $34,245 | $22,760 | | General and administrative | $19,472 | $13,262 | $6,210 | | **Total operating expenses** | **$76,477** | **$47,507** | **$28,970** | | **Net loss** | **$(73,894)** | **$(47,833)** | **$(26,061)** | - The **$22.8 million** increase in R&D expenses in 2022 was driven by a **$10.3 million** rise in personnel costs, a **$7.1 million** increase in direct clinical trial expenses for the FREEDOM programs, and a **$5.3 million** increase in external consulting and medical affairs costs[558](index=558&type=chunk)[559](index=559&type=chunk)[560](index=560&type=chunk) - As of December 31, 2022, the company had **$181.3 million** in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, which management believes is sufficient to fund operations and capital expenditures for **more than twelve months**[540](index=540&type=chunk)[564](index=564&type=chunk) - Net cash used in operating activities increased to **$60.9 million** in 2022 from **$40.0 million** in 2021, primarily due to the higher net loss[569](index=569&type=chunk)[570](index=570&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=111&type=section&id=Item%207A.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk is interest rate sensitivity on its cash and marketable securities, with minimal exposure to foreign currency or material inflation impact - The company's main market risk is **interest rate sensitivity** on its cash and marketable securities (**$181.3 million** as of Dec 31, 2022), where a **100 basis point change** in interest rates is not expected to materially affect the portfolio's fair value[596](index=596&type=chunk) - The company has **minimal exposure to foreign currency risk** and does **not believe inflation had a material effect** on its business in 2021 or 2022[597](index=597&type=chunk)[598](index=598&type=chunk) [Financial Statements and Supplementary Data](index=111&type=section&id=Item%208.%20Financial%20Statements%20and%20Supplementary%20Data) This section presents the company's audited financial statements for 2021 and 2022, including balance sheets, statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, with accompanying notes Balance Sheet (in thousands) | Balance Sheet (in thousands) | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $13,670 | $18,614 | | Marketable securities | $167,612 | $225,357 | | **Total Assets** | **$193,715** | **$251,422** | | Total Liabilities | $13,660 | $8,613 | | **Total Stockholders' Equity** | **$180,055** | **$242,809** | Statement of Operations (in thousands) | Statement of Operations (in thousands) | Year Ended Dec 31, 2022 | Year Ended Dec 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Research and development | $57,005 | $34,245 | | General and administrative | $19,472 | $13,262 | | **Loss from operations** | **$(76,477)** | **$(47,507)** | | **Net loss** | **$(73,894)** | **$(47,833)** | | **Net loss per share** | **$(1.79)** | **$(1.64)** | [Controls and Procedures](index=111&type=section&id=Item%209A.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) As of December 31, 2022, management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting were effective, with no material changes reported - Management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective** as of December 31, 2022[603](index=603&type=chunk) - Management concluded that the company's internal control over financial reporting was **effective** as of December 31, 2022, based on the COSO framework[605](index=605&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=112&type=section&id=Item%209B.%20Other%20Information) On March 30, 2023, the company amended its Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan, clarifying the "change in control" definition and period timing - On March 30, 2023, the company **amended its Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan**[608](index=608&type=chunk) - The amendment **clarifies the definition of "change in control"** and **modifies the "change in control period"** to begin three months prior to the announcement of a relevant transaction or liquidation plan[609](index=609&type=chunk)[610](index=610&type=chunk) Part III [Directors, Executive Officers, Corporate Governance, Compensation, and Principal Accountant Fees](index=113&type=section&id=Items%2010-14) Information for Items 10-14, covering governance, compensation, and ownership, is incorporated by reference from the company's forthcoming 2023 proxy statement - Information regarding Directors, Executive Officers, Corporate Governance (Item 10), Executive Compensation (Item 11), Security Ownership (Item 12), Certain Relationships and Related Transactions (Item 13), and Principal Accounting Fees (Item 14) is **incorporated by reference** from the company's forthcoming 2023 proxy statement[615](index=615&type=chunk)[617](index=617&type=chunk)[618](index=618&type=chunk) Part IV [Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules](index=114&type=section&id=Item%2015.%20Exhibits%2C%20Financial%20Statement%20Schedules) This section lists all exhibits filed with the Form 10-K, including corporate governance documents, material contracts, and officer certifications, with financial statement schedules omitted - Lists **all exhibits** filed with the annual report, including the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, material contracts, and executive certifications[624](index=624&type=chunk) [Form 10-K Summary](index=115&type=section&id=Item%2016.%20Form%2010-K%20Summary) The company has elected not to include a summary of the Form 10-K - The Company has elected **not to include summary information**[627](index=627&type=chunk)
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-15 12:16
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) 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: 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 83-2377352 ( State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 93 Worcester St. Wellesley, MA 02481 (Address of pr ...
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-12 20:32
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 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: 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) D ...
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-03-17 20:31
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ 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 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Delaware 83-2377352 (State or other jurisdict ...
Talaris Therapeutics (TALS) Investor Presentation - Slideshow
2021-11-19 18:00
FCR001 Therapy Overview - Talaris' FCR001 is a novel, single-dose, investigational cell therapy targeting solid organ transplantation and severe immune/non-malignant blood disorders[11, 63] - FCR001 aims to prevent organ rejection and the need for lifelong immunosuppression by reprogramming the recipient's immune system[8] - The therapy involves a proprietary composition of donor's CD34+ cells, Facilitating cells, and ab T-cells[17] Clinical Trial and Pipeline - FCR001 is in an open-label Phase 3 trial (FREEDOM-1) for living donor kidney transplant (LDKT) recipients, building on compelling Phase 2 data[11, 36] - Phase 2 study showed an 82% success rate (14 of last 17 patients) in weaning patients off immunosuppression after optimizing key parameters[13, 27] - Initial Phase 3 results are encouraging, with the first two patients off chronic immunosuppression with stable kidney function after 15 months follow up[11, 41] - Talaris is initiating two more Phase 2 studies in Q4 2021, including one for scleroderma (FREEDOM-3)[11, 49] - The company is also exploring FCR001's potential in deceased donor kidney transplant (DDKT), with a market opportunity of over 16,500 cases per year in the US[20, 45] Financial and Manufacturing - Talaris had approximately $255 million in cash on hand as of September 30, 2021[11, 63] - The company has a robust, reproducible, and fully in-house manufacturing process, with capacity to meet anticipated clinical needs[11, 21]
Tourmaline Bio(TRML) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-12 12:32
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 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: 001-40384 TALARIS THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 83-2377352 ( State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 570 S. P ...