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Turnstone Biologics (TSBX) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 40.933million,comparedtoanetlossof40.933 million, compared to a net loss of 21.431 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses[10]. - The accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2024, was 217.691million,upfrom217.691 million, up from 176.758 million at the end of 2023, reflecting ongoing financial challenges[8]. - Total stockholders' equity decreased to 59.736millionasofJune30,2024,from59.736 million as of June 30, 2024, from 98.667 million at the end of 2023, a decline of approximately 39.4%[8]. - The company experienced a comprehensive loss of 41.040millionforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2024,comparedtoacomprehensivelossof41.040 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a comprehensive loss of 21.251 million for the same period in 2023[10]. - The company reported a net loss per share attributable to common stockholders of 0.92forthethreemonthsendedJune30,2024,comparedtoalossof0.92 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of 7.56 per share for the same period in 2023[10]. - The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 40.933million,comparedtoanetlossof40.933 million, compared to a net loss of 21.431 million for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 91%[10]. - The accumulated deficit increased to 217.691millionasofJune30,2024,from217.691 million as of June 30, 2024, from 176.758 million at the end of 2023, marking an increase of approximately 23%[8]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were 42.748million,comparedto42.748 million, compared to 41.552 million for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 2.9%[10]. - Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were 17.730million,comparedto17.730 million, compared to 17.193 million for the same period in 2023, showing a year-over-year increase of 3.1%[10]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were 22.1million,comparedto22.1 million, compared to 21.9 million for the same period in 2023, an increase of 205,000[154].GeneralandadministrativeexpensesforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2024,were205,000[154]. - General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were 9.2 million, an increase of 0.5million,or6.20.5 million, or 6.2%, compared to 8.7 million for the same period in 2023[163]. - Research and development expenses increased significantly from 5,675,000onDecember31,2023,to5,675,000 on December 31, 2023, to 9,187,000 on June 30, 2024, representing an increase of approximately 62.5%[57]. Cash and Funding - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period were 17.5million,downfrom17.5 million, down from 21.6 million at the beginning of the period[18]. - The company anticipates future financing needs to support ongoing research and development efforts, although specific amounts and timelines were not disclosed[4]. - The company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement for a revolving credit facility of up to 20million,witharequirementtosecureatleast20 million, with a requirement to secure at least 40 million in new funding by March 31, 2025[25]. - The company is dependent on its ability to raise additional funding to continue as a going concern, facing substantial doubt about its ability to do so within the next 12 months[24]. - The company expects to require substantial additional funding to support ongoing operations and product development, particularly for clinical trials and commercialization efforts[172]. Clinical Trials and Research - The company is currently conducting three ongoing Phase 1 clinical trials for its TIL therapies, targeting colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, and uveal melanoma[19]. - The company is advancing three ongoing Phase 1 clinical trials for TIDAL-01, targeting colorectal cancer, head and neck cancer, and uveal melanoma[119]. - TIDAL-01 has shown a 25% overall response rate (ORR) and a 50% disease control rate (DCR) in a multi-site trial for advanced colorectal cancer, significantly outperforming the current standard of care which has an ORR of 1-6%[123]. - The company plans to substantially increase research and development expenses in the foreseeable future to advance product candidates and improve manufacturing processes[157]. - TIDAL-02 is in preclinical development and aims to enhance TIL quality and function, addressing distinct solid tumor indications compared to TIDAL-01[124]. Collaboration and Agreements - The Company agreed to pay Moffitt a total of at least 17.5millionoverfiveyearsforresearchanddevelopmentservices,startingfromJune1,2023[79].TheCompanyisentitledtoreceiveupto17.5 million over five years for research and development services, starting from June 1, 2023[79]. - The Company is entitled to receive up to 200 million in aggregate upon achieving certain clinical and regulatory milestones for the first Takeda Licensed Product[62]. - The Company recognized a 19.4millionchargetoresearchanddevelopmentexpenserelatedtotheassetacquisitionofMystduringtheyearendedDecember31,2020[89].TheCompanyceasedallworkundertheTakedaAgreementasofMarch31,2023,followingtheterminationnotice[65].Collaborationrevenuewas19.4 million charge to research and development expense related to the asset acquisition of Myst during the year ended December 31, 2020[89]. - The Company ceased all work under the Takeda Agreement as of March 31, 2023, following the termination notice[65]. - Collaboration revenue was 0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 19.3millionforthesameperiodin2023,adecreaseof19.3 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 19.3 million[161]. Stock and Equity - The company executed a 1-for-7.9872 reverse stock split on July 14, 2023, adjusting all share and per share amounts retroactively[20]. - The Company’s authorized capital stock is now 500 million shares, consisting of 490 million shares of common stock and 10 million shares of undesignated preferred stock[22]. - The Company had 23,128,454 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 30, 2024, compared to 23,099,335 shares at the end of 2023[8]. - The fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes model, with a risk-free interest rate of 4.30% for the six months ended June 30, 2024[102]. - The Company adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan, reserving 1,889,435 new shares for future issuance[100]. Financial Position - The total liabilities and stockholders' equity as of June 30, 2024, was 76.877million,downfrom76.877 million, down from 112.815 million at the end of 2023, indicating a reduction in overall financial position[8]. - The Company’s total financial assets were valued at 52.238million,including52.238 million, including 7.125 million in money market funds and 44.997millioninU.S.governmentsecurities[48].TheCompanystotalfinancialliabilitiesincluded44.997 million in U.S. government securities[48]. - The Company’s total financial liabilities included 1.024 million in contingent consideration as of June 30, 2024[48]. - The Company has not generated any revenue from product sales and has financed its operations primarily through equity offerings and collaboration revenue[25]. - The company has incurred significant operating losses and expects to continue doing so for the foreseeable future, heavily relying on successful product development for profitability[170].