Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Research and development costs increased to $3.9 million from $3.0 million in the prior quarter, attributed to expenses related to the Innovus Arm Phase 2b quality clinical study [23] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $5.2 million from $5.9 million in the prior quarter, primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation [24] - The net loss for continuing operations was $7.9 million or $0.05 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $8.7 million or $0.06 per diluted common share in the prior year's quarter [24] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance was $20 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $24.9 million as of September 30, 2024 [29] - The company reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $49,000 or $0.00 per diluted common share, compared to a net loss of $1.3 million or $0.01 per diluted common share in the prior quarter [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focused on two clinical stage drug candidates: enobosarb and sebisibulin, with a particular emphasis on the obesity program [5][6] - The Phase 2b quality clinical study demonstrated a 71% preservation of total lean body mass in patients receiving enovasarm plus semaglutide versus placebo plus semaglutide [11] - Enovasarm treatment resulted in a dose-dependent greater loss of fat mass compared to placebo, with the six-milligram dose showing a 46% greater relative loss of fat mass [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Obesity prevalence is reported at 41.5% among 47.4 million patients enrolled in Medicare Part D plans, with 34.4% of patients over the age of 60 having obesity [22] - The company aims to target older patients who are at higher risk for muscle weakness and falls due to age-related loss of muscle [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus exclusively on drug development following the sale of the FC2 female condom business, allowing for a more concentrated effort on its clinical programs [28] - Upcoming catalysts include the unblinded safety data for the Phase 2b quality study and regulatory clarity from the FDA regarding the Phase 3 program [30][18] - The company is exploring non-dilutive funding options, including partnerships with larger pharmaceutical companies [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in having sufficient cash to last into the fourth quarter of 2025, allowing time to navigate upcoming clinical data releases [35] - The management highlighted the importance of demonstrating the ability of enovasarm to preserve lean mass while promoting fat loss, which is seen as a potential game changer in the obesity treatment landscape [38] - The company is actively discussing partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies to secure funding for the Phase 3 program [37] Other Important Information - The company recognized a gain on the sale of NTAPI assets of $974,000, which was not present in the prior quarter [24] - The company is developing a novel modified release oral formulation of enovasarm, expected to enter Phase 1 bioavailability clinical trials in the first half of 2025 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Could you talk about your cash balance and runway options for funding the Phase 3? - Management confirmed that there is enough cash to last into the fourth quarter and is exploring non-dilutive funding options, including partnerships with large pharmaceutical companies [35][37] Question: What outcomes would be considered a success for the Phase 2b extension maintenance study? - Success would be defined by the ability to blunt fat regain and potentially cause additional fat loss while maintaining muscle mass [51] Question: What is the expected size of the Phase 3 study and concerns regarding tariffs? - The expectation is to have approximately 400 patients randomized for the Phase 3 study, with one dose being selected for the trial [60] - Concerns regarding tariffs are minimal as the cost of goods for enovasarm is relatively low [61]