Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total expenses increased by $396,000 quarter over quarter to $2,700,000 in Q1 2025 compared to $2,300,000 in Q1 2024 [14] - Research and development expenses rose by $289,000 to $1,500,000 in Q1 2025 from $1,200,000 in Q1 2024, driven by costs related to the cardiac heart failure trial [15] - Net loss was $2,700,000 in Q1 2025 compared to $2,300,000 in Q1 2024 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The CARDI Amp heart failure trial results showed safety and meaningful benefits for heart failure patients, with a focus on sharing data with regulatory agencies [5] - The CardioM Heart Failure II trial is actively enrolling patients at three clinical sites, with expectations for full enrollment over the next two years [6] - The Helix biotherapeutics delivery system is preparing for submission for approval, with potential value for therapeutic partners [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The electrophysiology market, valued at over $10 billion annually, is expanding to treat arrhythmias in the ventricles of the heart, where the company delivers cell therapies [11] - The company is focused on the Japanese market, with ongoing discussions with regulators and potential distributors for the CARDI Amp cell therapy [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to align with the FDA and Japan's PMDA to make the CARDI Amp therapy available to physicians and patients [5] - The strategy includes enhancing partnerships across all four platforms: CardiAmp, Cardiallo, Helix, and MorphDNA, to create value for shareholders [10] - The company is focused on minimizing operational costs and enhancing enrollment through partnerships and innovative delivery systems [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the approval process in Japan, anticipating a six-month timeframe for clarity on submission [30] - The company believes that its extensive clinical data will help close the valuation gap with peers in Japan [33] - Management highlighted the importance of ongoing clinical trials to develop further evidence for their therapies [38] Other Important Information - The company completed a small financing with minimal dilution to support upcoming milestones [13] - The company maintains a low burn rate, providing flexibility in funding value creation [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on business development maturity - Management emphasized the importance of established products and ongoing discussions with large strategic partners [20] Question: Importance of Japan's PMDA submission - Management confirmed that PMDA's acceptance for submission is akin to FDA's acceptance of a BLA, which is critical for market entry [28] Question: Interaction between ongoing trials and FDA submission - Management clarified that they are developing additional evidence while submitting for FDA approval, focusing on patient enrollment and trial design improvements [39]
BioCardia(BCDA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript