Longeveron(LGVN) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - As of September 30, 2025, the company had an accumulated deficit of $126.9 million and expects to continue generating operating losses for the foreseeable future[127]. - Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $0.1 million, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 82%, compared to $0.8 million in 2024, primarily due to reduced demand for contract manufacturing services[155]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, revenues were $0.8 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 53%, compared to $1.8 million in 2024, driven by decreased participant demand for the Bahamas Registry Trial[162]. - Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased to approximately $7.2 million, up $2.8 million, or 63%, from a net loss of $4.4 million in 2024[161]. - General and administrative expenses increased to approximately $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up $0.5 million, or 15%, from $3.1 million in 2024[158]. - Research and development expenses rose to approximately $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $1.7 million, or 75%, compared to $2.2 million in 2024[159]. - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased to approximately $9.1 million, up $1.7 million, or 22%, from $7.4 million in 2024[165]. - Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased to approximately $9.3 million, an increase of $3.2 million, or 52%, compared to $6.1 million in 2024[166]. - Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $13.3 million, compared to $10.5 million in 2024[169]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2025, were $9.2 million, with working capital of approximately $5.4 million[173]. - The company anticipates that existing cash and cash equivalents will fund operating expenses into the first quarter of 2026 based on current forecasts[174]. Funding and Financing - The company raised approximately $5.0 million from a public offering of 5,882,354 shares of Class A common stock at a price of $0.85 per share on August 11, 2025[125]. - The company has access to an At The Market Offering Agreement with an aggregate market value of $10.7 million for the sale of Class A common stock[125]. - The company plans to seek additional financing through capital raises and non-dilutive funding options to support its operational needs[127]. - The company has been awarded approximately $11.5 million in governmental and non-profit association grants since 2016, which have funded clinical trials and research[183]. - The company has entered into an At The Market Offering Agreement with a market value of $10.7 million for the sale of Class A common stock[180]. - The company has no credit facility or committed sources of capital, which may limit its operational flexibility[188]. - The company may need to raise additional funds through equity offerings or other means to meet operational needs and capital requirements[187]. Clinical Trials and Research - The company is currently conducting a Phase 2b clinical trial (ELPIS II) for laromestrocel, targeting Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) with a total of 40 subjects enrolled[132]. - The ELPIS II trial is ongoing, with full enrollment achieved, and top-line results expected in Q3 2026, potentially leading to a BLA filing in 2027 if successful[145]. - The CLEAR MIND trial for mild Alzheimer's disease (AD) showed laromestrocel's safety profile was well tolerated, with significant results in secondary efficacy endpoints, including a 48% reduction in whole brain volume loss and a 62% reduction in hippocampal volume loss compared to placebo[137]. - The FDA granted RMAT and Fast Track designations to laromestrocel for mild AD in July 2024, marking it as a unique investigational product candidate[138]. - The FDA approved the IND application for laromestrocel as a potential treatment for pediatric Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in July 2025, allowing for a Phase 2 pivotal trial in 2026[144]. - The company has discontinued its clinical trial in Japan for aging-related frailty to focus on HLHS and AD, reflecting a strategic shift in clinical priorities[145]. - The company has initiated enhancements to its Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) infrastructure to support future Biologics License Application (BLA) submissions[121]. - The company has filed patent applications for laromestrocel in multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, and Japan, to protect its intellectual property[135][140]. Operational Strategy - The company has not yet achieved profitable operations and relies on grants and contract manufacturing for revenue generation[127]. - Research and development expenses are expected to remain significant as the company increases headcount and clinical trial activities[151]. - The company plans to expand manufacturing capabilities to achieve cost-effective production for clinical trials and CDMO obligations[145]. - General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries, equity-based compensation, and professional fees, indicating a focus on operational efficiency[152]. - The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown may delay regulatory communications and affect the company's clinical development programs[122]. - The company intends to pursue regulatory approval for product candidates, including a potential BLA filing with the FDA in 2027 for HLHS[178].