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Wave Life Sciences (WVE) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 20:45
Summary of Wave Life Sciences Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Wave Life Sciences (WVE) - **Event**: 2025 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference - **Date**: June 04, 2025 Key Points Industry and Pipeline - Wave Life Sciences is focused on RNA editing, aiming to establish a new category of medicine with its unique chemistry [5][6] - The company has multiple pipeline programs, with a lead program targeting alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency (ATD) [3][4] Alpha-One Antitrypsin Program - Upcoming data sets include a 200 mg cohort in Q2 and a 400 mg cohort later in the year [4][8] - Initial data showed therapeutic levels of alpha-one antitrypsin protein, with 11 micromolar total protein and 7 micromolar of the edited M protein [5][6] - The program aims to demonstrate the potential for monthly dosing based on the observed protein production [6][8] - The collaboration with GSK includes over $520 million in milestones and $2.3 billion in total milestones related to the RNA editing pipeline [18][19] Obesity Program - The obesity program (HIBE) is in Phase 1, with data expected later this year [21][22] - The study includes subtherapeutic and therapeutic cohorts, with a focus on weight loss mechanisms and safety [22][26] - Inhibin E is highlighted for its potential to drive fat loss without muscle loss, showing a favorable metabolic profile in heterozygous patients [25][26][28] DMD and Huntington's Disease Programs - For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), discussions with the FDA are ongoing regarding accelerated approval based on dystrophin expression and muscle health data [39][40] - The company is also preparing for a pivotal trial for Huntington's disease, utilizing natural history data to measure patient progression [42][43] Regulatory Environment - The regulatory landscape for Huntington's disease is evolving, with potential changes in endpoints that could benefit Wave Life Sciences [43][44] - The company is positioned to adapt to changes in regulatory expectations, particularly regarding mutant huntingtin as a clinical surrogate endpoint [44] Additional Insights - The focus on RNA editing and the unique delivery mechanisms may differentiate Wave Life Sciences from other companies in the siRNA space [31][32] - The potential for once or twice a year dosing in obesity treatment could significantly expand market opportunities [36][37] - The emphasis on safety, tolerability, and target engagement in clinical trials is critical for advancing the pipeline [28][30]
Wave Life Sciences to Present at 2025 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-29 12:30
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced that Paul Bolno, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in an analyst-led fireside chat at the 2025 Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in New York City on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 4:55 p.m. ET. A live webcast of this presentation can be a ...
Wave Life Sciences Announces Appointment of Dr. Christopher Wright as Chief Medical Officer
GlobeNewswire· 2025-05-28 12:00
Dr. Wright brings deep experience across a wide breadth of therapeutic areas and modalities and will guide clinical development of Wave's robust RNA medicines pipeline CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (Nasdaq: WVE), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health, today announced the appointment of Christopher Wright, MD, PhD, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Wright will join Wave's executive te ...
Wave Life Sciences (WVE) Reports Q1 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-08 13:50
Wave Life Sciences (WVE) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.29 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27. This compares to loss of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -7.41%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this biopharmaceutical company would post a loss of $0.17 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.17, delivering a surprise of 200%.Over the last four quarters, the ...
Wave Life Sciences .(WVE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:32
Wave Life Sciences (WVE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Kate Rausch - VP - Investor Relations & Corporate AffairsPaul Bolno - President, CEO & DirectorErik Ingelsson - Chief Scientific OfficerKyle Moran - CFOJenny Gonzalez-Armenta - Equity Research AssociateYun Zhong - SVP - Equity ResearchSalim Syed - Managing Director, Equity ResearchCatherine Novack - Director - Healthcare Equity ResearchCha Cha Yang - Senior Associate, Biotech Equity ResearchAnanda Ghosh - VP - Equit ...
Wave Life Sciences .(WVE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $9.2 million, down from $12.5 million in the prior year quarter, attributed to the timing of revenue recognition under the collaboration agreement with GSK [35] - Research and development expenses increased to $40.6 million from $33.4 million year-over-year, driven by spending on the Inhibin E program and RNA editing programs [35] - General and administrative expenses rose to $18.4 million from $13.5 million, primarily due to share-based compensation and professional fees [35] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $46.9 million, compared to a net loss of $31.6 million in the prior year quarter [35] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q1 2025 were $243.1 million, down from $302.1 million as of December 31, 2024, expected to fund operations into 2027 [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is advancing its clinical pipeline, including obesity, AATD, DMD, and HD programs, with significant progress reported in the last twelve months [6][7] - WVE-007 for obesity is designed to provide sustainable weight loss with infrequent dosing, showing promising preclinical data [8][10] - WVE-006 for AATD is positioned as a first treatment addressing the root cause of the disease, with ongoing clinical trials demonstrating durability of effect [12][13] - WVE-N531 for DMD has shown statistically significant improvements in muscle health and function, with plans for NDA submission in 2026 [15][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The obesity treatment market is evolving with the introduction of WVE-007, which aims to overcome limitations of current GLP-1 therapies [8][10] - The DMD market has a significant unmet need, with approximately 20,000 new cases annually, and current exon skipping therapies generating about $1.1 billion in sales in 2024 [19] - The Huntington's disease market is also underserved, with no disease-modifying therapies available, affecting over 200,000 people in the US and Europe [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on unlocking the potential of RNA medicines, with a unique platform enabling a multimodal pipeline and pioneering RNA editing [6][7] - Plans include submitting NDAs for multiple candidates in 2026 and advancing a wholly owned discovery pipeline targeting both hepatic and extrahepatic diseases [14][30] - The company aims to differentiate its therapies through unique mechanisms of action and improved patient outcomes compared to existing treatments [8][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing clinical trials and the potential for significant data disclosures throughout 2025 [38] - The company is committed to engaging with regulatory agencies to ensure alignment on accelerated approval pathways for its therapies [45][86] - Management highlighted the importance of comprehensive data to support filings and the potential for transformative impacts on patient health [20][90] Other Important Information - The company is actively engaged in discussions with prospective strategic partners for its Huntington's disease program [23] - Upcoming data releases are expected to provide insights into the efficacy and safety of the company's pipeline candidates [28][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: What triggers data disclosure for the inhibit E program? - The company will look at time points such as one month, three months, and six months for data disclosure, with an internal cutoff for target engagement, weight loss, and biomarkers [41][43] Question: Are all drugs slated for accelerated approval under CDER? - Yes, the company confirmed that all drugs are under CDER, and discussions with the agency have remained consistent regarding the accelerated approval pathway [44][45] Question: What are the major pros and cons of RNA editing versus DNA editing? - RNA editing avoids bystander edits and potential irreversible collateral effects seen in DNA editing, making it a safer option for patients [58][61] Question: Why divide the dataset for AATD into two separate announcements? - The company believes that the 200 mg multidose data will be highly informative and does not plan to hold back data for the 400 mg cohort [71][72] Question: Will monthly dosing data be included in the NDA submission for DMD? - Yes, the plan is to include monthly dosing in the label, with ongoing discussions with the agency to support this [75][84]
Wave Life Sciences .(WVE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-08 12:01
Wave Life Sciences Corporate Presentation May 8, 2025 Forward-looking statements This document contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document, including statements regarding possible or assumed future results of operations, preclinical and clinical studies, business strategies, research and development plans, collaborations and partnerships, regulatory activities and timing thereof, competitive position, potential growth opportunities ...
Wave Life Sciences .(WVE) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-08 11:45
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 March 31, 2025 ☐ 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: 001-37627 WAVE LIFE SCIENCES LTD. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Singapore (State or other juris ...
Wave Life Sciences .(WVE) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-08 11:36
Exhibit 99.1 Wave Life Sciences Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update Dosing complete in the first two cohorts of INLIGHT trial in obesity of WVE-007 (INHBE siRNA), designed to induce healthy weight loss by reducing fat without impacting muscle; clinical data on track for 2H 2025 Dosing underway in second single dose cohort (400 mg) and multidosing (200 mg) ongoing in RestorAATion-2 clinical trial of WVE-006 in individuals with PiZZ AATD; data from the complete 200 mg mul ...
Wave Life Sciences Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-08 11:30
Dosing complete in the first two cohorts of INLIGHT trial in obesity of WVE-007 (INHBE siRNA), designed to induce healthy weight loss by reducing fat without impacting muscle; clinical data on track for 2H 2025 Dosing underway in second single dose cohort (400 mg) and multidosing (200 mg) ongoing in RestorAATion-2 clinical trial of WVE-006 in individuals with PiZZ AATD; data from the complete 200 mg multidose and single dose cohorts expected in 3Q 2025; data from complete 400 mg single dose cohort expected ...