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INmune Bio(INMB) - 2024 4 - Earnings Call Transcript
INmune BioINmune Bio(US:INMB)2025-03-27 20:30

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net loss attributable to common stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately $42.1 million, compared to approximately $30 million for 2023, indicating a significant increase in losses [41] - Research and development expenses totaled approximately $33.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with approximately $20.3 million for 2023, reflecting a substantial increase in investment in R&D [41] - General and administrative expenses were approximately $9.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with approximately $9.6 million for 2023, showing a slight decrease [41] - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $20.9 million, with an additional $5.4 million raised since year-end through the use of the ATM [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ADO2 trial for Alzheimer's disease enrolled 208 patients across eight countries, with nearly 800 patients screened, indicating a rigorous patient selection process [15][16] - The CARE-PC trial using IncMUNE for treating metastatic prostate cancer has made steady progress, with completion of dosing in the Phase 1 dose escalation part and ongoing dosing in the Phase 2 part [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has pivoted to solid tumors with the INCMUNE platform, believing that future opportunities are greater in this area compared to hematologic diseases [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to challenge the traditional amyloid-centric paradigm of Alzheimer's disease treatment by focusing on neuroinflammation as a primary driver [14][35] - The addition of Cordstrom has introduced a third therapeutic platform, which is expected to accelerate the timeline to becoming a commercial entity [37] - The company plans to file a Biologics License Application (BLA) for Cordstrom in the first quarter of next year, marking a significant milestone towards revenue generation [45] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the upcoming results from the ADO2 trial, viewing it as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift in Alzheimer's treatment [35][36] - The company is focused on achieving primary clinical objectives while remaining cost-prudent, with expectations of sufficient cash to fund operations through Q3 2025 [42][43] Other Important Information - The company has received orphan drug status and rare pediatric disease designation for Cordstrom, differentiating it from other therapies by providing a systemic disease-modifying approach [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the 12-month open-label trial required for filing? - Management indicated that they have access to all clinical data from the current trial and believe it will be adequate for a BLA submission [51] Question: Will the EMAC and CDR results be staggered? - Both EMAC and CDR results will be released simultaneously when the data becomes public [56][57] Question: Are there any dropouts in the Phase II trial? - Dropouts are less than expected, primarily due to typical elderly-related issues rather than drug efficacy or safety concerns [76] Question: How does the company plan to commercialize Cordstrom? - The company aims to move forward independently but may seek a partner for distribution and marketing as they approach commercialization [82][83] Question: Will the BLA for Cordstrom be filed in the UK and US? - The company expects to have all necessary data ready for filing in the first quarter of 2025, with ongoing preparations for both markets [90][91]