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Recursion and Enamine Release New AI-Enabled Targeted Compound Libraries
Globenewswire· 2025-04-09 12:00
Core Insights - Recursion and Enamine have collaborated to create 10 enriched screening libraries from over 15,000 newly synthesized compounds aimed at accelerating drug discovery against 100 key drug targets in challenging biological areas [1][3] - Enamine's REAL Space contains 64.9 billion make-on-demand molecules, providing a vast chemical library that enhances the drug discovery process when combined with Recursion's AI/ML platform [2][8] - The partnership allows for the development of smaller, focused libraries that outperform traditional high-throughput screening methods, thereby improving the efficiency of drug discovery [2][4] Company Overview - Recursion is a clinical stage TechBio company that utilizes its Recursion OS platform to generate one of the world's largest proprietary biological and chemical datasets, enabling advanced drug discovery [5][6] - Enamine is a Contract Research Organisation with a unique focus on integrated discovery services, offering access to 4.5 million screening compounds and 350,000 building blocks to accelerate drug discovery efforts [7] Technological Advancements - The collaboration leverages Recursion's sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to predict small molecule compatibility with protein targets, enhancing the selection process for promising drug candidates [2][3] - Enamine's REAL Space has been utilized in ultra-large virtual screening campaigns, and this partnership aims to explore its potential across multiple targets at scale [4][9]
Absci Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
Globenewswire· 2025-03-04 21:00
Core Points - Absci Corporation granted a non-statutory stock option to a newly-hired non-executive employee for 162,800 shares as part of its 2023 Inducement Plan [1][2] - The exercise price of the stock option is set at $3.42 per share, which is the closing price on the grant date [2] - The stock option has a 10-year term and vests over four years, with 25% vesting on the one-year anniversary and the remaining 75% vesting in approximately equal monthly installments over the next three years [2] Company Overview - Absci is a generative AI drug creation company that integrates AI with scalable wet lab technologies to enhance the development of biologics [3] - The company's Integrated Drug Creation™ platform aims to accelerate the time to clinic and improve the probability of success by optimizing multiple drug characteristics simultaneously [3] - Absci can screen billions of cells weekly, transitioning from AI-designed candidates to wet lab-validated candidates in as little as six weeks [3]
Schrodinger(SDGR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-02-27 00:27
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for 2024 was $208 million, a decrease from $217 million in 2023 [30] - Software revenue grew by 13.3% from $159 million to $180 million, with hosted revenue increasing from $20 million to $35 million [30][34] - Q4 total revenue was $88.3 million, an increase of 19% compared to Q4 2023 [18] - Q4 software revenue was $79.7 million, up 16% from Q4 2023 [19] - The net loss for 2024 was $187 million or $2.57 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $41 million or $0.54 per diluted share in 2023 [34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The number of software customers with an annual contract value (ACV) greater than $5 million increased from 4 to 8, while those with ACV greater than $1 million rose from 27% to 31% [12] - Total ACV increased by 24% to $191 million [12] - Drug discovery revenue for 2024 was $27 million, down from $58 million in 2023 [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hosted revenue contributed 20% of software revenue for 2024, compared to 13% in 2023 [30] - The software gross margin for the year was 79.5%, down from 81.5% in 2023 [32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive continued increases in the adoption of its computational technology and enterprise informatics platform in 2025 [13] - Plans to release several new products and solutions, including predictive toxicology technology and enhancements to biologics discovery technologies [14] - The company is optimistic about the broad momentum continuing into 2025, with expectations for software revenue growth in the range of 10% to 15% [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position for a transformational 2025, with strong operational, financial, and strategic foundations [40] - The company does not expect significant growth from the Chinese market, which represents less than 5% of revenue [39] Other Important Information - The company reported a cash and marketable securities balance of $367 million at the end of Q4 2024, down from $469 million at the end of Q4 2023 [35] - The predictive toxicology project is expected to contribute significantly to revenue in 2025 [41] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is your assumption behind your 2025 drug discovery revenue guidance? - The increase in drug discovery revenue is broad-based, with contributions from various collaborations, including the Novartis partnership [57] Question: How should we think about the cadence for drug discovery revenues? - Drug discovery revenues are likely to be somewhat back-end weighted, with contributions scaling up throughout the year [125] Question: What do customers consider when moving from on-prem to hosted? - The transition to hosted contracts is seen as more seamless for delivering licenses, and the company expects a gradual increase in hosted revenue [76][78] Question: What are the stickiest aspects driving customer retention? - Customer retention is driven by the technology's impact on projects, leading to improved quality and faster development of candidates [90] Question: What is the gating factor for advancing new clinical candidates? - The company is currently evaluating potential partnerships for its clinical assets, with ongoing discussions as data becomes available [114]
Schrodinger(SDGR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-02-26 21:48
Financial Performance - Total revenue for 4Q24 was $88.3 million, a 19% increase compared to $74.1 million in 4Q23[13, 23] - Software revenue for 4Q24 was $79.7 million, a 16% increase compared to $68.7 million in 4Q23[13, 23] - Drug discovery revenue for 4Q24 was $8.7 million, a 58% increase compared to $5.5 million in 4Q23[13, 23] - Total revenue for FY24 was $207.5 million, a 4.2% decrease compared to $216.7 million in FY23[13, 25] - Software revenue for FY24 was $180.4 million, a 13% increase compared to $159.1 million in FY23[13, 25] - Drug discovery revenue for FY24 was $27.1 million, a 53% decrease compared to $57.5 million in FY23[13, 25] 2025 Financial Guidance - The company expects software revenue growth of 10% - 15% in 2025[13, 43] - The company expects drug discovery revenue between $45 million and $50 million in 2025[13, 43] - The company expects operating expense growth to be less than 5% in 2025[13, 43] Key Performance Indicators - Total annual contract value (ACV) increased from $154.2 million in 2023 to $190.8 million in 2024[39] - The number of customers with ACV ≥$5M doubled from 4 in 2023 to 8 in 2024[39]
N2OFF Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Next-Gen Computational Drug Discovery Company, Targeting Hard To Treat Cancers
Globenewswire· 2025-02-26 14:29
Core Viewpoint - N2OFF, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MitoCareX Bio Ltd., a biotech company focused on cancer therapeutics, which will enhance N2OFF's portfolio in sustainable solutions and innovation in agri-tech and clean technology [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - N2OFF will acquire full ownership of MitoCareX by purchasing 4,961 shares for $700,000 and exchanging additional shares for 40% of N2OFF's fully diluted capital stock [2]. - The Sellers will receive 30% of N2OFF's financing proceeds, capped at $1.6 million, for five years following the acquisition [2]. - The agreement includes milestone-based issuances of up to 25% of N2OFF's common stock, calculated on a fully diluted basis [3]. Group 2: MitoCareX Overview - MitoCareX specializes in developing novel therapies for hard-to-treat cancers by targeting the mitochondrial SLC25 protein family [4]. - The company utilizes advanced 3D comparative modeling and in-vitro screening systems to identify and validate anti-cancer small molecule therapeutics [4]. - The global Cancer Therapeutics and Biotherapeutics market is projected to grow from $194.1 billion in 2024 to $344.1 billion by 2031, indicating significant market potential for MitoCareX's innovations [4]. Group 3: Financial Commitment - N2OFF is committed to financially support MitoCareX's operations with an initial cash investment of $1,000,000 during the first two years post-acquisition [5]. - The board of MitoCareX will be reconstituted with appointees from N2OFF upon closing of the transaction [2][5]. Group 4: Company Background - N2OFF, Inc. focuses on sustainable solutions for energy and agri-tech, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction and solar energy projects [7]. - The company has recently entered the solar PV market and is involved in projects with a total capacity of 111 MWp [7].