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Reviva Pharmaceuticals (RVPH) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Clinical Development and Trials - The company announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 RECOVER-1 trial, achieving a statistically significant 10.1-point reduction in PANSS total score for brilaroxazine 50 mg compared to placebo at week 4 (p<0.001) [438]. - Brilaroxazine demonstrated a well-tolerated safety profile with no drug-related serious adverse events reported after 4 weeks of treatment, and a low discontinuation rate of 16% for the 50 mg dose compared to 22% for placebo [442]. - The ongoing Open Label Extension (OLE) trial has enrolled 435 patients, with preliminary results showing a dose-dependent efficacy with PANSS total score reductions of -15.2, -18.6, and -20.8 points for 15 mg, 30 mg, and 50 mg doses respectively after 1 year [449]. - The company plans to initiate the registrational global Phase 3 RECOVER-2 trial in mid-2025, with completion anticipated in Q3 2026, subject to additional financing [441]. - Brilaroxazine's clinical development includes a completed positive Phase 2 REFRESH trial and ongoing long-term safety assessments, with NDA submission planned for Q4 2026 [441]. - Key secondary endpoints in the RECOVER-1 trial also showed statistically significant improvements, including a 2.8-point reduction in positive symptoms and a 2.0-point reduction in negative symptoms at week 4 [439]. - The OLE trial reported a treatment discontinuation rate of 35%, primarily due to withdrawal of consent and loss to follow-up, with no significant adverse events related to brilaroxazine treatment [455]. - The company has completed Phase 1 studies for multiple indications of brilaroxazine, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder [464]. Financial Performance and Funding - The company raised approximately $2.8 million from the May 2024 Offering and $3.6 million from the August 2024 Offering, after deducting expenses [452][454]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company reported a working capital surplus of approximately $0.1 million and an accumulated deficit of $164.3 million [460]. - The net loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $29.9 million and $39.3 million, respectively [460]. - The company expects to incur approximately $67 million in clinical costs over the next three years for the development of brilaroxazine for schizophrenia [466]. - The December 2024 Underwritten Offering included the sale of 12,000,000 shares of common stock at a combined public offering price of $1.50 per share, generating net proceeds of approximately $16.5 million [459]. - The company has not generated any revenues from product sales and has incurred losses since inception [460]. - The company plans to raise significant additional capital to fund ongoing operations and development efforts, indicating potential liquidity concerns [489]. - The company completed a registered direct offering in May 2024, raising net proceeds of approximately $2.8 million [493]. - In August 2024, the company completed an underwritten offering, raising approximately $3.6 million in net proceeds [494]. - The company completed an underwritten offering on December 18, 2024, raising net proceeds of $16.5 million from the sale of 12,000,000 shares of common stock and associated warrants [495]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was approximately $33.5 million, primarily due to a net loss of approximately $29.9 million [497]. - The company reported a decrease in net operating assets and liabilities of approximately $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, mainly due to a decrease in accrued clinical expenses [497]. - Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $23.7 million, primarily from the issuance of common stock and warrants [499]. - The company had a net loss of approximately $39.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with net cash used in operating activities of approximately $28.3 million [498]. - For the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $33.2 million, including proceeds from the issuance of common stock and warrants [500]. - The company does not currently have any committed external sources of capital and may face dilution of stockholder ownership if additional capital is raised [496]. Expenses and Financial Outlook - Research and development expenses are expected to increase significantly as the company advances its development programs and seeks regulatory approval [462]. - The company aims to expand its infrastructure and clinical programs, leading to increased general and administrative expenses [468]. - Research and development expenses decreased from approximately $31.4 million in 2023 to $22.9 million in 2024, a reduction of $8.5 million or 27.1% [480][481]. - General and administrative expenses slightly decreased from approximately $8.1 million in 2023 to $7.9 million in 2024, a reduction of $0.2 million or 2.4% [483]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately $29.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of approximately $39.3 million in 2023, reflecting an improvement of $9.3 million [477]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from approximately $23.4 million in 2023 to $13.5 million in 2024, a decline of $9.9 million or 42.3% [488]. - Total assets decreased from approximately $23.7 million in 2023 to $15.5 million in 2024, a reduction of $8.2 million or 34.6% [488]. - The company expects to incur significant expenses and operating losses as it continues research and clinical development of product candidates, including brilaroxazine [490]. - The company recognized a gain on remeasurement of warrant liabilities of approximately $0.7 million in 2024, compared to a loss of $0.2 million in 2023 [484]. Regulatory and Designation - The company has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for brilaroxazine for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [434]. - The company continues to face uncertainties regarding the successful development and marketing approval of its product candidates [466]. - The Series A Common Stock Warrants are exercisable immediately and expire on June 18, 2025, with an exercise price of $1.50 per share [495]. - The Series B Common Stock Warrants are also exercisable immediately, expiring on December 18, 2029, with an exercise price of $1.50 per share [495]. - The company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under SEC rules [501].