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Compugen(CGEN) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-06 13:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of June 30, 2025, the company had approximately $93.9 million in cash, cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, and investments in marketable securities [14] - Revenues for 2025 were approximately $1.3 million, a significant decrease from approximately $6.7 million in the comparable period in 2024 [15] - The net loss for 2025 was approximately $7.3 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of approximately $2.1 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share in 2024 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is advancing its immuno-oncology clinical and early-stage pipeline programs, including the potential first-in-class anti-PVRIG antibody COM701 [7] - The first patient was dosed in the ovarian maintenance immunotherapy trial, with plans to share interim analysis in 2026 [7] - Research and Development (R&D) expenses for 2025 were approximately $5.6 million, down from approximately $6.2 million in 2024 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is observing increased competition in the platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer space, with a focus on improving treatment options for patients [8] - The initial opportunity in the platinum-sensitive maintenance setting is estimated to involve approximately 8,000 to 12,000 patients based on available epidemiology data [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its UniGen platform to identify novel mechanisms to activate the immune system against cancer [5] - The leadership transition is expected to provide a strong foundation for the company's next phase of growth, with a focus on corporate strategy and strategic collaborations [4] - The company is committed to advancing its extensive and differentiated early-stage pipeline focused on potential first-in-class drugs [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes that the differentiated approach in immunotherapy can create significant value, addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment [5] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on potential growth opportunities ahead, supported by a solid balance sheet and expected cash runway into 2027 [6] Other Important Information - The company has partnerships with AstraZeneca and Gilead, with potential milestone payments exceeding $1 billion [6] - The company has received milestone payments of $30.5 million and remains eligible for up to $170 million in future regulatory and commercial milestone payments [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide an update on patient enrollment for the ovarian cancer trial? - The company has not disclosed the number of sites but has open sites in the US and Israel, actively enrolling with high investigator enthusiasm [22] Question: What should investors focus on regarding the upcoming presentation? - The focus will be on understanding the patients who had responses in prior studies, with more information on efficacy and safety to be presented [23] Question: What are the expectations from Merck's successful Phase III in ovarian cancer? - The Merck study provides insights into potential activity in earlier lines of treatment but does not change the company's current approach as it focuses on platinum-sensitive patients [36] Question: Can you provide more details on the interim analysis planned for 2026? - The interim analysis is to evaluate for futility and characterize the magnitude of effect size for COM701, with expectations that the study will be fully enrolled [41]