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Immuneering (IMRX) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - The company has incurred significant net losses for the past several years and expects to continue incurring substantial losses for the foreseeable future[19]. - The company requires substantial additional capital to finance its operations, and failure to raise such capital may lead to delays or reductions in research and drug development programs[19]. Regulatory and Development Challenges - The regulatory approval processes for product candidates are lengthy and unpredictable, which could substantially harm the business if approvals are not obtained[19]. - The company has a limited operating history in developing pharmaceutical products and has not completed any clinical trials, making it difficult to evaluate its current business and predict future success[19]. - The company may encounter substantial delays in completing the development and commercialization of its product candidates[19]. Dependency and Competition - The company is substantially dependent on the successful development of its current and future product candidates, as well as its proprietary technologies such as DCT and Fluency[19]. - The company faces significant competition, and if competitors develop more effective or less expensive products, it could negatively impact commercial opportunities[21]. External Risks - The COVID-19 pandemic and potential future pandemics could adversely impact the company's business, including clinical trials and supply chain[21]. - The company relies on third parties for conducting preclinical studies and clinical trials, and any failure by these parties could harm the business[21]. Commercialization Challenges - The company has never commercialized a product candidate before and may lack the necessary expertise and resources for successful commercialization[19].