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HCW Biologics(HCWB) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
HCWBHCW Biologics(HCWB)2025-03-28 19:40

Financial Performance - Revenues for Q4 2024 were 394,804,adecreaseof70.5394,804, a decrease of 70.5% compared to 1.3 million in Q4 2023; total revenues for the fiscal year 2024 were 2.6million,downfrom2.6 million, down from 2.8 million in 2023[11] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was 3.4million,comparedtoanetlossof3.4 million, compared to a net loss of 10.7 million in Q4 2023; total net loss for 2024 was 30.0million,upfrom30.0 million, up from 25.0 million in 2023[11] - Revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were 1,324,003,comparedto1,324,003, compared to 394,804 for the same period in 2024, representing a significant increase[18] - Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2023, was (10,680,530),comparedto(10,680,530), compared to (3,373,273) for the same period in 2024, indicating a worsening financial position[18] - Total operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were 11,020,836,upfrom11,020,836, up from 3,238,720 in 2024, reflecting increased costs[18] - The accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2023, was (70,532,323),whichincreasedto(70,532,323), which increased to (100,556,137) in 2024, highlighting ongoing financial challenges[20] - The company reported a net loss per share of (0.30)forthethreemonthsendedDecember31,2023,comparedto(0.30) for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to (0.08) for the same period in 2024[18] - Weighted average shares outstanding increased from 35,996,415 in 2023 to 42,301,694 in 2024, reflecting potential dilution of shares[18] Research and Development - R&D expenses for Q4 2024 were 1.0million,adecreaseof511.0 million, a decrease of 51% from 2.1 million in Q4 2023; total R&D expenses for 2024 were 6.4million,down176.4 million, down 17% from 7.7 million in 2023[11] - Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were 7,676,316,comparedto7,676,316, compared to 6,388,994 in 2024, showing a year-over-year increase[18] - The company constructed 50 proprietary compounds using the TRBC platform for treating hematologic and solid tumors, virally infected cells, and age-related diseases[3] - The company is focusing on developing Immune-Cell Engagers, including T-Cell Engagers, through corporate partnerships and out-licensing arrangements[6] - The company received clearance from the FDA to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial for HCW9302 in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata[9] Financial Position and Funding - The company raised 16.3millionin2024throughvariousfinancingtransactions,includinga16.3 million in 2024 through various financing transactions, including a 6.9 million securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor[6] - The company expects to receive 7.0millionfromWYBiotechinJune2025underanexclusivelicensingagreementforthepreclinicaldrugHCW11006[6]Legalexpensesfor2024increasedby1427.0 million from WY Biotech in June 2025 under an exclusive licensing agreement for the preclinical drug HCW11-006[6] - Legal expenses for 2024 increased by 142% to 15.9 million, primarily due to costs associated with arbitration proceedings[11] - The company has substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months without additional funding[12] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were 3,595,101,comparedto3,595,101, compared to 4,674,572 in 2024, indicating a decrease in liquidity[20] - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, were 28,513,660,comparedto28,513,660, compared to 30,236,578 in 2024, showing a growth in total assets[20] - Total liabilities increased significantly from 15,051,943in2023to15,051,943 in 2023 to 37,006,750 in 2024, indicating a rise in financial obligations[20]