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Daré Bioscience(DARE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - General and administrative expenses decreased by 14% to approximately 2.3millioncomparedtoQ12024,primarilyduetoreducedstockbasedcompensationandheadcount[13]Researchanddevelopmentexpensesdecreasedby312.3 million compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to reduced stock-based compensation and headcount [13] - Research and development expenses decreased by 31% to approximately 2.3 million compared to Q1 2024 [13] - Comprehensive loss for the quarter was approximately 4.4million,withcashandcashequivalentsatapproximately4.4 million, with cash and cash equivalents at approximately 10.3 million and a working capital deficit of approximately 9.4million[13][14]BusinessLineDataandKeyMetricsChangesThecompanyplanstocommercializethreeadditionalsolutionsforwomen,includingtwovaginalprobioticsin2025andaproprietarymonthlyhormonetherapyin2026,targetinga9.4 million [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company plans to commercialize three additional solutions for women, including two vaginal probiotics in 2025 and a proprietary monthly hormone therapy in 2026, targeting a 4.5 billion compounded hormone therapy market [5][19] - The company expects to start recording revenue in the fourth quarter of 2025 [6][67] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The women's health sector is described as underfunded and fragmented, presenting significant opportunities for returns [7][67] - The company is leveraging a dual path strategy to commercialize products via 503B compounding while seeking FDA approval [7][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused solely on women's health, aiming to provide evidence-based solutions through various channels, including telehealth and online platforms [8][21] - The strategy includes forming partnerships with telehealth providers and online retailers to enhance product accessibility [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's unique position to deliver value amidst distractions in the healthcare and biotech sectors [6] - The company aims to meet the increasing demand for evidence-based treatments and is committed to rapid commercialization [16][17] Other Important Information - The company is actively evaluating the dual path approach for other proprietary formulations to expedite market access [24] - The company received a grant from the Gates Foundation to identify evidence-based formulations for vaginal probiotics [10][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will there be unique partnerships for each product or multiple partnerships for an individual product? - Management clarified that they intend to have multiple partnerships for individual products to ensure wide access [33] Question: Is there sufficient manufacturing capacity for Sildenafil Cream by year-end? - Management confirmed the need to support their 503B collaborator to ensure manufacturing readiness [35] Question: What additional information has the FDA requested for Sildenafil? - Management indicated that the FDA requested information regarding patient-reported outcomes and psychometrics, which is critical for the Phase III study [44][46] Question: Will the grant cover costs to add additional sites for Ovaprene? - Management confirmed that the grant is designed to cover costs associated with adding subjects to the study [56] Question: Should R&D expenses be expected to continue at the current lower level? - Management stated that the current trend reflects the absence of ongoing studies, and expenses may remain lower until new studies commence [58]