Fractyl Health (GUTS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and welcome to Fractal Health's First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results and Business Updates Call. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. There will be a question and answer session following management's prepared remarks. I'll now turn the call over to Brian Lucay, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Development at Fractal. Bri ...

Core Insights - Fractyl Health is advancing its metabolic therapeutics, particularly focusing on maintaining weight loss after discontinuation of GLP-1 therapy, with promising early clinical data from its Revita treatment [3][7][15] - The company anticipates significant milestones in 2025, including data updates from various cohorts and the submission of its first Clinical Trial Application for its Rejuva gene therapy platform [2][4][16] Company Updates - Fractyl Health reported first quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting rapid clinical and operational momentum [2] - The company has completed enrollment for the REMAIN-1 Pivotal Cohort ahead of schedule, with 6-month primary endpoint data expected in the second half of 2026 [9] - The REVEAL-1 Cohort has shown encouraging results, with an average weight regain of only 1.2% after GLP-1 discontinuation, compared to the typical 3% [7][8] Clinical Trials and Data - The REVEAL-1 Cohort is designed to provide real-world insights on Revita's performance after GLP-1 therapy cessation, with early data expected in June 2025 [5][7] - The REMAIN-1 Midpoint Cohort, which includes 45 participants, aims to assess Revita's efficacy in maintaining weight loss post-GLP-1 therapy, with initial efficacy analysis planned after 12 weeks of follow-up [6][8] - The Rejuva gene therapy platform is progressing towards first-in-human studies, with the first CTA module submission for RJVA-001 expected in June 2025 [10][16] Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, Fractyl reported a net loss of $23.7 million, an increase from $3.3 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to higher operating expenses [11][23] - Research and development expenses for the quarter were $19.4 million, up from $14.4 million in the same period last year, reflecting ongoing advancements in clinical programs [11][23] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had approximately $42.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, which is expected to fund operations into Q4 2025 [11][20]

Core Insights - Veru Inc. announced positive topline efficacy data from the Phase 2b QUALITY study, which demonstrated that enobosarm in combination with GLP-1 receptor agonists can lead to selective fat loss while preserving lean mass [3][4][8] - The company plans to request an End of Phase 2 meeting with the FDA to discuss the Phase 3 clinical program, expected to provide regulatory clarity [2][11] - Financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 showed a decrease in net loss compared to the previous year, indicating improved financial performance [27][34] Clinical Development - The Phase 2b QUALITY study showed a 71% relative reduction in lean mass loss for patients receiving enobosarm + semaglutide compared to placebo + semaglutide [4] - The enobosarm 3mg + semaglutide combination resulted in a >99% mean relative reduction in lean mass loss, outperforming the 6mg dose [4] - The ongoing Phase 2b extension maintenance study aims to evaluate the effects of stopping GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment while continuing enobosarm [10] Safety and Efficacy - Unblinded safety data from the Phase 2b QUALITY study is expected to be released soon, with no significant safety concerns reported so far [9] - The treatment with enobosarm + semaglutide resulted in a 46% greater relative loss of fat mass compared to placebo + semaglutide at 16 weeks [5] - Enobosarm treatment preserved lean mass, leading to a shift in body composition towards greater fat loss [5][8] Financial Performance - For the second quarter of fiscal 2025, research and development expenses increased to $3.9 million from $3.0 million, while selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to $5.2 million from $5.9 million [27] - The net loss from continuing operations decreased to $7.9 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to $8.7 million, or $0.06 per share in the previous year [27][34] - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $20.0 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $24.9 million as of September 30, 2024 [24] Future Plans - The company is developing a novel modified release oral formulation of enobosarm, expected to enter Phase 1 bioavailability clinical trials in the first half of 2025 [14] - A Phase 3 clinical program is planned, focusing on older patients with obesity or overweight, assessing the effect of enobosarm on physical function and body composition [12][21] - Veru is exploring the clinical development of sabizabulin for treating inflammation in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, addressing a significant unmet medical need [15][19]

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKRO), a clinical-stage company developing transformational treatments for patients with serious metabolic diseases marked by high unmet medical need, today announced that management will present at the BofA Securities 2025 Health Care Conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1:40 p.m. P.T. A live webcast of the Company presentation will be available through the investor relations section of the Company's website ...

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