Editas Medicine Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results and Business Updates

Core Insights - Editas Medicine is on track to declare two in vivo editing development candidates by mid-2025, one targeting hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and the other targeting liver cells [1][2] - The company has demonstrated preclinical proof of concept in non-human primates and humanized mice, showcasing the potential of its gene upregulation strategy across multiple tissues [3][6] - Editas maintains a strong cash position, with cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities amounting to $269.9 million as of December 31, 2024, which is expected to fund operations into the second quarter of 2027 [4][17] Business Updates - The company achieved in vivo preclinical proof of concept ahead of schedule, indicating significant progress in its gene editing platform [2] - Editas plans to present further preclinical data for HSCs and liver indications by year-end 2025 [1][6] - The company is also on track to establish an additional target cell type or tissue by the end of 2025 [1][6] Financial Performance - For Q4 2024, Editas reported a net loss of $45.4 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to a net loss of $18.9 million, or $0.23 per share, in Q4 2023 [6][14] - Collaboration and other research and development revenues decreased to $30.6 million in Q4 2024 from $60.0 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to revenue recognized from a license agreement with Vertex Pharmaceuticals [6][14] - For the full year 2024, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $237.1 million, or $2.88 per share, compared to a net loss of $153.2 million, or $2.02 per share, in 2023 [14][15] Restructuring and Cost Management - The company ended the development of its reni-cel program, leading to a workforce reduction of approximately 65% and restructuring charges of $12.2 million in Q4 2024 [6][7] - Research and development expenses decreased to $48.6 million in Q4 2024 from $69.6 million in Q4 2023, primarily due to reduced costs associated with the reni-cel program [6][14] Upcoming Events - Editas Medicine plans to participate in investor events, including the Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference and the Barclays 27th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in March 2024 [9]