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Zura(ZURA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-03-28 10:03
Financial Performance - Zura Bio Limited has incurred significant operating losses, with a net loss of $60.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $25.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[465]. - The company reported a total operating expense of $62.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 131% compared to $27.2 million for the period from January 18, 2022, to December 31, 2022[504]. - The company incurred a net loss of $60.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, representing a 135% increase from a net loss of $25.7 million in 2022[504]. - Research and development expenses rose to $44.0 million in 2023, up 86% from $23.7 million in 2022, primarily due to increased costs associated with acquiring licenses and manufacturing product candidates[504][505]. - General and administrative expenses increased by 437% to $18.6 million in 2023, compared to $3.5 million in 2022, driven by higher compensation and professional fees[504][506]. - The company has not generated any revenue from product sales and has not conducted any clinical tests since its inception[464]. - The company has not generated any revenue since inception and does not expect to do so for at least the next few years[518]. Funding and Capital Structure - The company has raised a total of $10.0 million from the sale of convertible preferred stock, $7.6 million from a promissory note, $56.7 million from a Business Combination, and $80.0 million from an April 2023 Private Placement[464]. - The April 2023 Private Placement involved the issuance of 15,041,530 Class A Ordinary Shares at $4.25 per share, raising an aggregate of $80.0 million[475]. - Cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $121.3 million, including $56.7 million from the Business Combination and $59.7 million from the April 2023 Private Placement[530]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $99.8 million[516]. - The company anticipates needing substantial additional funding for ongoing operations and research and development activities[522]. Research and Development - The company is focused on advancing the preclinical and clinical development of its product candidates, including the ZB Assets, and seeks regulatory approval for successful candidates[465]. - The company plans to significantly increase its research and development expenses in the foreseeable future to support the development of product candidates and manufacturing processes[500]. - The company recognized $27.2 million in expenses related to the acquisition of an in-process research and development license from Lilly during the year ended December 31, 2023[505]. - External costs related to process development and clinical activities are recognized based on progress evaluations and service provider information[543]. Agreements and Obligations - Zura Bio entered into a license agreement with Lilly for the development of a bispecific antibody (ZB-106), involving an upfront payment of $5.8 million and 1,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares valued at $7.84 per share[477]. - The company is obligated to make up to $155.0 million in development milestone payments and up to $440 million in sales milestone payments based on net sales of products developed from ZB-106[481]. - The company is obligated to make milestone payments to Lilly totaling up to $155.0 million and sales milestone payments up to $440.0 million based on net sales thresholds of products developed from licensed compounds[485]. - The company has a potential multi-million dollar transaction payment obligation if there are changes in control or if it sublicenses or divests its rights to products[488]. - The company has not included future milestone or royalty payments in its financial statements due to uncertainty regarding timing and amounts[539]. Operational Plans - The company plans to scale up its clinical and regulatory capabilities, hire additional personnel, and establish a commercialization infrastructure to support future product candidates[465]. - The company expects to incur significant commercialization expenses related to sales, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution if product candidates receive approval[519]. Shareholder and Stock Information - Zura Bio's Class A Ordinary Shares began trading on Nasdaq under the symbols "ZURA" and "ZURAW" following the Business Combination on March 21, 2023[472]. - The company issued 4,900,222 shares of Series Seed Preferred Shares to Stone Peach Properties as part of an acquisition arrangement, with options for both parties to buy or sell shares at specified prices[484]. - The deemed dividend to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $10.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, due to modifications of terms of the Z33 Series Seed Preferred Shares[514]. - The company has not paid dividends on its ordinary shares and has no plans to do so, using an expected dividend yield of zero in its financial assessments[549]. Emerging Growth Company Status - The company remains classified as an emerging growth company, allowing it to delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until they apply to private companies[554]. - The company qualifies as a smaller reporting company, which allows it to present only two years of audited financial statements and have reduced disclosure obligations[559].
Zura(ZURA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-03-28 10:02
Financial Position - Zura Bio reported a cash position of $99.8 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $1.6 million as of December 31, 2022, indicating a significant increase in liquidity[10]. - Zura Bio's total assets increased to $100.8 million as of December 31, 2023, from $5.3 million in 2022, reflecting substantial growth in the company's financial position[19]. Expenses - Research and Development (R&D) expenses for 2023 were $44.0 million, an increase of 85.5% from $23.7 million in 2022, primarily due to higher manufacturing and licensing costs[11]. - General and Administrative (G&A) expenses rose to $18.6 million in 2023, up from $3.5 million in 2022, reflecting a 531.4% increase mainly due to personnel compensation and professional services[12]. - Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $62,638,000, a significant increase from $27,162,000 in 2022, representing a growth of 130%[21]. - Research and development expenses rose to $43,999,000 in 2023, compared to $23,689,000 in 2022, indicating an increase of 85%[21]. Net Loss - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $60.4 million, compared to a net loss of $25.7 million for the previous year, representing an increase of 134.5%[13]. - The net loss attributable to Class A Ordinary Shareholders of Zura for 2023 was $69,243,000, up from $32,390,000 in 2022, reflecting a 114% increase in losses[21]. - The net loss per share attributable to Class A Ordinary Shareholders of Zura was $2.09 for 2023, compared to $141.97 in 2022[21]. - Loss from operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $62,638,000, compared to $27,162,000 in 2022, marking an increase of 130%[21]. - The loss before income taxes for 2023 was $60,563,000, compared to $27,333,000 in 2022, indicating an increase of 121%[21]. Corporate Developments - Zura Bio plans to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial for tibulizumab in systemic sclerosis in the second half of 2024[6]. - The company raised approximately $145 million in the first half of 2023 to support its pipeline and operations, including $80 million from institutional biotech investors[9]. - Zura Bio joined the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes in June 2023, enhancing its market visibility[9]. - The company is advancing ZB-168 and torudokimab towards Phase 2 readiness while monitoring external catalysts in 2024[3]. - The company appointed Robert Lisicki as CEO, effective April 8, 2024, to lead the organization through its next phase of development[4]. Other Financial Metrics - Total other expense/(income), net for 2023 was $(2,075,000), a decrease from $171,000 in 2022[21]. - The change in fair value of private placement warrants resulted in a loss of $724,000 in 2023, with no comparable figure in 2022[21]. - The deemed dividend to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $(10,875,000) in 2023, with no comparable figure in 2022[21]. - The weighted-average Class A Ordinary Shares used in computing net loss per share increased to 33,064,036 in 2023 from 228,148 in 2022[21].
Zura(ZURA) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-13 11:11
Financial Performance - Zura Bio Limited reported a net loss of $8.3 million for the three months and $51.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, with an accumulated deficit of $95.0 million[143]. - The net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Zura for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $62,965 thousand compared to $9,846 thousand in 2022[180]. - Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[189]. - Cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $11.0 million, with a net loss before redeemable noncontrolling interest of $52.1 million[205]. - The company has not generated any revenue since inception and does not expect to do so for at least the next few years[196]. Funding and Capital Raising - The company raised a total of $80.0 million in gross proceeds from the April 2023 Private Placement, selling 15,041,530 Class A Ordinary Shares at $4.25 each[152]. - Zura Bio Limited completed a Business Combination on March 20, 2023, generating approximately $56.7 million in proceeds[151]. - The company has raised an aggregate of $10.0 million from the sale of convertible preferred stock and $7.6 million from a promissory note prior to March 31, 2023[142]. - Cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $121.3 million, primarily from the Business Combination and the April 2023 Private Placement[209]. Operating Expenses - The company has incurred significant operating losses since inception and anticipates expenses will increase significantly due to ongoing clinical development and regulatory activities[143]. - Research and development expenses increased by $3.6 million to $3,965 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $415 thousand for the same period in 2022[169]. - General and administrative expenses rose by $5.6 million to $6,222 thousand for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $653 thousand in 2022[169]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $10,187 thousand, an increase of $9,119 thousand from $1,068 thousand in 2022[169]. - Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $29.1 million to $37,079 thousand compared to $8,000 thousand for the same period in 2022[180]. - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $12.9 million to $14,732 thousand compared to $1,814 thousand in 2022[180]. Future Obligations and Expectations - The company expects significant future contingent payments to Pfizer and Lilly under various agreements, potentially involving multimillion dollar milestone payments and ongoing royalties in the mid-single digits to low double-digits percentage range[198]. - The company anticipates substantial additional funding will be needed for ongoing operations, particularly for research and development and commercialization activities[199]. - The company is obligated to make up to $155.0 million in development milestone payments and up to $440 million in sales milestone payments to Lilly based on product sales thresholds[158]. Cash and Cash Equivalents - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were $103.9 million, funded through various financing activities including $80.0 million from the April 2023 Private Placement[192][194]. - Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $8.0 million, related to the acquisition of the 2023 Lilly License[208]. Research and Development Agreements - Zura Bio entered into a license agreement with Lilly for the development of ZB-106, involving an upfront payment of $5.8 million and 1,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares valued at $7.84 each[154]. - The company incurred $27.2 million in license and milestone fees related to the acquisition of an IPR&D license from Lilly during the nine months ended September 30, 2023[181]. - The company recognized $7.5 million in expenses related to the acquisition of an in-process research and development license from Pfizer during the nine months ended September 30, 2022[181]. - The company has entered into various agreements for research and development services, which are generally cancelable upon written notice[211]. Company Status and Reporting - The company remains classified as an "emerging growth company" and can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until they apply to private companies[222]. - The company may take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements, including presenting only two years of audited financial statements[223]. - The company will cease to qualify as an emerging growth company if total annual gross revenues exceed $1.07 billion[226]. - The market value of Class A Ordinary Shares held by non-affiliates must be less than $250 million for the company to remain a "smaller reporting company"[227]. - The company is not required to provide quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk due to its status as a smaller reporting company[228].
Zura(ZURA) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-14 11:30
Financial Performance - Zura Bio Limited reported a net loss of $34.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, and $43.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, with an accumulated deficit of $86.8 million as of June 30, 2023[134]. - The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was $34.0 million, compared to a net loss of $0.9 million for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant increase in losses[160]. - Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest was $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023[175]. Revenue and Funding - The company has not generated any revenue from product sales and has not conducted any clinical tests since its inception[133]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2023, were $112.8 million, funded through various financing activities including $56.7 million from a Business Combination[178]. - Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $125.4 million, primarily from the issuance of shares and warrants[193]. - The company has not generated any revenue since inception and does not expect to do so for at least the next few years[181]. Expenses and Costs - Zura Bio anticipates significant increases in expenses as it advances preclinical and clinical development, seeks regulatory approvals, and scales up manufacturing capabilities[134]. - Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $28.2 million, an increase of $28.1 million compared to $0.1 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to a $27.2 million expense related to the acquisition of an in-process research and development ("IPR&D") license from Lilly[161]. - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $5.7 million, an increase of $4.8 million compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2022, mainly due to a $3.4 million increase in compensation-related expenses[162]. - The total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $33.9 million, compared to $33.0 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting an overall increase in operational costs[160]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, research and development expenses totaled $33.1 million, an increase of $25.5 million compared to $7.6 million for the same period in 2022, driven by the acquisition of IPR&D licenses[170]. - General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $8.5 million, an increase of $7.3 million compared to $1.2 million for the same period in 2022, primarily due to higher compensation and professional fees[171]. - The total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $41.6 million, compared to $8.7 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting a substantial increase in overall expenses[169]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates a substantial increase in research and development expenses in the foreseeable future as it continues to develop product candidates and manufacturing processes[157]. - Future operations depend on the ability to finance cash requirements for research and development and commercialization of product candidates[180]. - The company expects expenses to increase significantly as it continues research and development and seeks marketing approval for product candidates[182]. - The company may need substantial additional funding to support ongoing operations and product development[184]. Licensing and Agreements - The company entered into a license agreement with Lilly for the development of ZB-106, involving an upfront payment of $5.8 million and 1,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares valued at $7.84 each[145]. - Zura Bio is obligated to make up to $155.0 million in development milestone payments and up to $440 million in sales milestone payments based on net sales of products developed from ZB-106[149]. - The company anticipates significant future contingent payments to Pfizer and Lilly upon achieving certain milestones, with ongoing royalties in the mid-single digits to low double-digits percentage range[183]. Company Structure and Reporting - The company qualifies as a "smaller reporting company" under the Securities Act and Exchange Act, with a market value of Class A Ordinary Shares held by non-affiliates being less than $250 million or annual revenue below $100 million[201]. - The company may continue to rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements as long as it remains a smaller reporting company[201]. - As a smaller reporting company, the company can present only the two most recent fiscal years of audited financial statements in its Annual Report on Form 10-K[201]. - The company has reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation due to its status as a smaller reporting company[201]. - The company is not required to provide quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as a smaller reporting company[202].
Zura(ZURA) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-12 21:27
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 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 001-40598 ZURA BIO LIMITED (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) Cayman Islands 98-1725736 (State ...
Zura(ZURA) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-03-28 21:27
Table of Contents 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, 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:001-40598 ZURA BIO LIMITED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) Cayman Islands NA (State or other jur ...
Zura(ZURA) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-14 21:23
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to | JATT Acquisition Corp | | | | --- | --- | --- | | (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) | | | | Cayman Islands | 001-40598 | N/A ...
Zura(ZURA) - 2022 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2022-08-12 19:53
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to JATT Acquisition Corp (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Cayman Islands 001-40598 N/A (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) ...
Zura(ZURA) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-13 17:02
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to JATT Acquisition Corp (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Cayman Islands 001-40598 N/A (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File ...
Zura(ZURA) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-04-11 21:26
Table of Contents 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:001-40598 JATT ACQUISITION CORP (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter) Cayman Islands NA (State or othe ...