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Fractyl Health(GUTS) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, research and development expenses decreased to $17.5 million from $19.0 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to reduced spending on the Revitalize One study and lower stock-based compensation [17] - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $5.2 million from $4.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting one-time costs associated with the issuance of warrants [17] - The company reported a net loss of $45.6 million, compared to a net loss of $23.2 million in Q3 2024, largely driven by a $23.5 million non-cash accounting change in the fair value of warrants [17] - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents stood at approximately $77.7 million, bolstered by $83 million from recent underwritten offerings, extending the cash runway into early 2027 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revita, the company's endoscopic procedural therapy, demonstrated significant clinical results, with treated patients losing an additional 2.5% of total body weight while sham group patients regained about 10% after discontinuing tirzepatide [6][8] - Enrollment in the Remain One pivotal cohort was completed in Q2 2025, with over 60% of patients randomized as of October 31, 2025, ahead of schedule [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates nearly 1 million annual procedures at peak adoption for Revita, translating to a substantial revenue opportunity [13] - Revita's unit economics are expected to create strong incentives for adoption at clinical sites, with gross margins comparable to or better than other advanced endoscopic interventions [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on advancing clinical programs and regulatory milestones, with a clear path for multiple catalysts expected within the next 12 months, including pivotal data and potential PMA submission [19] - Revita is positioned as a transformative therapy for obesity, particularly in post-GLP-1 weight maintenance, complementing existing chronic drug therapies [9][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the upcoming clinical and regulatory milestones, emphasizing the strong data supporting Revita and the growing market need for effective obesity treatments [4][19] - The company is optimistic about the potential for Revita to significantly reduce weight regain rates, which is a critical challenge for patients discontinuing GLP-1 therapies [9][22] Other Important Information - The company has established a ready-to-activate commercial model with experienced physicians at major clinical centers across the U.S. [12] - Revita's durable activity is expected to provide economic advantages by potentially reducing the need for ongoing drug therapy and associated health risks [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for the six-month updates for Reveal One and Remain One Midpoint? - Management expects the six-month Reveal dataset to show consistency in results, with a goal of less than 5% weight regain, which would be a compelling outcome [21][23] Question: Can you clarify the German registry data regarding weight loss maintenance? - The average weight loss at one year was 8%, and at two years was 8.9%, indicating no waning of effect [26][27] Question: What are the manufacturing needs for Revita? - The company is confident in its current manufacturing capabilities to support clinical studies and is preparing for scale [41]