Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to a net loss of $0.4 million for the same period in 2020, representing an increase in losses of $5.5 million [112]. - The company had an accumulated deficit of $14.0 million as of March 31, 2020, primarily due to research and development and general administrative expenses [102]. - Net cash used in operating activities was $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, primarily due to a net loss of $5.9 million [121]. - Cash provided by financing activities was $3,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 [123]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, from $0.3 million in the same period in 2020, primarily due to increased preclinical development costs [113]. - The company expects to continue incurring significant operating losses and increasing expenses as it advances its research and development efforts, including the submission of INDs for product candidates [102]. - The company anticipates substantial increases in research and development expenses as it initiates and completes clinical trials for its product candidates [107]. - The company plans to file an IND with the FDA for its lead product candidate, BMF-219, in the second half of 2021 [102]. General and Administrative Expenses - General and administrative expenses rose to $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to $0.1 million in the same period in 2020, driven by increased personnel and professional services expenses [114]. Capital and Financing - The company completed its IPO in April 2021, issuing 9,000,000 shares at $17.00 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $152.8 million [104]. - As of March 31, 2021, the company had cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments totaling $57.5 million [115]. - The company had an accumulated deficit of $14.0 million and anticipates needing to raise substantial additional capital for product development and operations [116]. - The company expects to continue requiring additional capital through various financing methods, which may not be available on acceptable terms [116]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash used in investing activities was $38.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, mainly related to cash investments in securities [122]. - The company held $57.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments as of March 31, 2021 [130]. Operational Considerations - The company relies on third parties for manufacturing and does not have its own manufacturing facilities [104]. - Future lease payments for office and lab space total $137,000 for leases expiring in 2021, with an additional $244,000 for a sublease agreement [124]. - The company entered into a promissory note for a $35,637 PPP Loan, which was fully repaid in Q2 2021 [119]. - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate the company's capital requirements and operational challenges [116]. - The company has no off-balance sheet arrangements as of the reporting periods presented [125].
Biomea Fusion(BMEA) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report