Absci (ABSI) FY Conference June 09, 2025 08:40 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. I'm Sean McLean, the founder and CEO of Abzai. We're a generative AI drug creation company looking to use generative design, solve some of the toughest problems in biology that still exist, to ultimately get differentiated assets to patients faster. We've always been a data first company. Our original technology was scaling protein protein interactions, going from screening thousands of antibodies to millions. And we've leveraged th ...

Absci (ABSI) 2025 Conference June 05, 2025 02:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. My name is Tim Mototola, member of the Jefferies Healthcare Investment Banking team. It is my great pleasure today to introduce Sean McLean, CEO of AbSci. Thank you. Speaker1 Great. Thank you. Yeah. I'm Sean McLean, founder and CEO of AbSci. We are a generative AI drug creation company. What we're ultimately looking to you to do is use generative design to ultimate ...

Absci (ABSI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 13, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Alexander Khan - VP of Finance & Head of Investor RelationsSean McClain - Founder, CEO & DirectorZach Jonasson - Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business OfficerArseniy Shabashvili - Vice PresidentChristian Stegmann - Senior Vice President of Drug CreationMorgan Gryga - Biotech Equity Research AssociateGeorge Farmer - Managing DirectorDebanjana Chatterjee - DirectorLi Chen - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participant ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $1.2 million, reflecting ongoing progress in partner programs [19] - Research and development expenses increased to $16.4 million from $12.2 million in the prior year, driven by advancements in internal programs [19] - Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $9.5 million from $8.7 million, primarily due to increased stock compensation [20] - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at the end of the quarter totaled $134 million, up from $112.4 million as of December 31, 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company initiated its first in-human clinical trial for ABS 101, marking its transition to a clinical-stage biotech [6] - ABS 201, targeting androgenetic alopecia, is progressing towards a first-in-human trial expected in early 2026 [13] - The company is advancing multiple programs, including ABS 301 and ABS 501, with ongoing preclinical studies [14][42] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - ABS 201 targets a market of approximately 80 million adults in the U.S. affected by androgenetic alopecia, with potential for significant therapeutic innovation [11] - The company is exploring additional indications for ABS 201, including endometriosis, indicating a broader market strategy [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage its AI platform to design novel therapeutics addressing unmet medical needs, focusing on high-value proprietary internal programs [17] - Plans to retain and develop ABS 201 through later stages of clinical development to maximize value [19] - The company is engaged in discussions with potential partners for drug creation partnerships, anticipating signing agreements with large pharma [16][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to execute across its portfolio, with a strong balance sheet supporting ongoing investments [21] - The FDA's proposal to reduce animal testing aligns with the company's AI-driven approach to drug development, presenting a favorable regulatory environment [15][67] - Management expects to see enhanced deal terms for future partnerships due to recent clinical successes [61] Other Important Information - The company is committed to leading biotech innovation through AI, aiming to deliver life-changing treatments [16] - Interim results from the ABS 101 trial are expected later in 2025, with a focus on safety and tolerability [8][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for ABS 101's phase one top line results? - Management is looking for a favorable safety profile, low immunogenicity, and target engagement similar to previous data presented [26][27] Question: Can ABS 201 potentially be self-administered in the future? - Management believes it could be self-administered but will initially work with dermatologists for effective administration [28] Question: How is market segmentation being approached for ABS 201? - The company sees potential efficacy across various segments of the androgenetic alopecia population and will evaluate this in clinical trials [31][33] Question: What is the expected timeline for ABS 301's development candidate? - The company is progressing towards a drug candidate nomination but has not disclosed a specific timeline [42] Question: How does the company view its cost structure in the current market? - The company is focused on leveraging efficiencies from its AI platform to potentially reduce costs and reallocate resources [62]