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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2024

 

Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-40886   13-4365359
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

2500 Westchester Avenue
Purchase, NY
  10577
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 481-2210

 

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Exchange on Which
Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   CGTX   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a presentation that the Company may use from time to time in presentations or discussions with investors, analysts, and other parties.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

 

Exhibit
No.
  Document
99.1   Investor presentation of Cognition Therapeutics, Inc.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  COGNITION THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: July 29, 2024    
  By: /s/ Lisa Ricciardi
  Name: Lisa Ricciardi
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1
 

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Results from the Proof-of-Concept Phase 2 ‘SHINE’ Study of CT1812 in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease​ July 29, 2024

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2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this presentation, other than statements of historical facts or statements that relate to present facts or current conditions, including but not limited to, product candidates, including CT1812, and any expected or implied benefits or results, including that initial clinical results observed with respect to CT1812 will be replicated in later trials, and our clinical development plans, including statements regarding our clinical studies of CT1812 in animal models and any analyses of the results therefrom, are forward-looking statements. These statements, including statements related to the timing and expected results of our clinical trials, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “aim,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “forecast,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond our control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: our ability to successfully advance our current and future product candidates through development activities, preclinical studies and clinical trials and costs related thereto; uncertainties inherent in the results of preliminary data, preclinical studies and earlier-stage clinical trials being predictive of the results of early or later-stage clinical trials; the timing, scope and likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals, including regulatory approval of our product candidates; competition, our ability to secure new (and retain existing) grant funding, our ability to grow and manage growth, maintain relationships with suppliers and retain our management and key employees; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that the we may be adversely affected by other economic, business or competitive factors, including ongoing economic uncertainty; our estimates of expenses and profitability; the evolution of the markets in which we compete; our ability to implement our strategic initiatives and continue to innovate our existing products; our ability to defend our intellectual property; impacts of ongoing global and regional conflicts; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, supply chain and labor force; and the risks and uncertainties described more fully in the “Risk Factors” section of our annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission that are available on www.sec.gov. These risks are not exhaustive, and we face both known and unknown risks. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a dynamic industry and economy. New risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties that we may face. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. TRADEMARKS This presentation may contain trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of other companies, which are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, some of the trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights referred to in this presentation may be listed without the TM, SM © or ® symbols, but we will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, the rights of the applicable owners, if any, to these trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights. MARKET & INDUSTRY DATA Projections, estimates, industry data and information contained in this presentation, including the size of and growth in key end markets, are based on information from third-party sources and management estimates. Although we believe that these third party-sources are reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of these sources. Our management’s estimates are derived from third-party sources, publicly available information, our knowledge of our industry and assumptions based on such information and knowledge. Our management’s estimates have not been verified by any independent source. All of the projections, estimates, market data and industry information used in this presentation involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information. In addition, projections, estimates and assumptions relating to us and our industry's future performance are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, that could cause future performance to differ materially from our expressed projections, estimates and assumptions or those provided by third parties. Forward-looking Statements

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3 Alzheimer’s Disease and CGTX CGTX SOLUTION Lead asset is CT1812: An investigational oral small molecule that potently antagonizes amyloid oligomers via a unique mechanism of action ✓ Completed: Phase 2 POC SHINE trial in Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s disease population ✓ Phase 2 POC dementia with Lewy body trial to read out 2H2024 ✓ Currently running early Alzheimer’s disease trial START (N=540) ✓ Phase 2 POC trial in geographic atrophy secondary to dry AMD ongoing THE CHALLENGE Despite 35 years of research based on the Amyloid Cascade Hypothesis, there are only TWO approved therapies and major unmet needs persist for the rapidly growing population of people with Alzheimer’s disease THE OPPORTUNITY Strong scientific evidence supports the Amyloid Oligomer Hypothesis, ie, that oligomers—not plaques—are the MOST NEUROTOXIC form of amyloid beta that underlie cognitive decline

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4 • Development History of CT1812 • Results of Cognitive and Functional Measures • Safety and Tolerability • Exploratory Biomarker Findings • Commentary – Dr. Martin Sadowski • Questions and Answers Agenda for SHINE Study Presentation

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5 Martin J. Sadowski, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at NYU Director of the Alzheimer Drug Trial Program Study investigator and industry thought leader Today’s Speakers Everard (Jort) Vijverberg, MD, PhD Staff Neurologist and CNS Trial Specialist, Amsterdam Alzheimer Center at Amsterdam Neuroscience, the Research Institute for Neuroscience of Amsterdam UMC

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6 • Candidate identified by Cognition Therapeutics team via a screen established to identify molecules that protect neurons from the toxicity of Aβ oligomers • Long history of Cognition research and publications has demonstrated that CT1812 can reduce the binding affinity of Aβ oligomers • All intellectual property is wholly owned by Cognition Therapeutics • Multiple trials completed • COG0201 SHINE is the first phase 2 proof-of-concept study of CT1812 in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease Brief history of CT1812 development CT1812 Background

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7 • COG0201 SHINE: FPI October 2018, LPO May 2024 • Favorable treatment differences versus placebo with both 100mg and 300mg dose groups on all key cognitive outcome measures • CT1812 treatment resulted in slowing progression across outcome measures - The magnitude of effect is comparable to approved MAbs - Overall change in ADAS-Cog 11 was about 1 point at six months • Adverse events were well balanced between treatment groups • All liver enzyme elevations occurred at the higher 300mg dose • These results support dose selection for future trials - 100mg dose had comparable efficacy to 300mg dose with no discontinuations due to AEs - No new safety signal Compelling evidence to advance into next phase of study Summary of COG0201 SHINE Results

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8 Phase 2 Safety and Efficacy Study in Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease SHINE COG0201 study (NCT03507790) partially funded by $31M NIA grant R01AG058660

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9 COG0201 SHINE Participant Disposition

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10 COG0201 SHINE Baseline Characteristics

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11 39% slowing of ADAS-Cog 11 decline at six months vs baseline compared to placebo, magnitude of effect similar to approved MAbs Cognitive Endpoints: ADAS-Cog 11 and MMSE ADAS-Cog 11 MMSE

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12 Cognitive Endpoints: ADAS-Cog 13, Cognitive Composite Consistent results across multiple cognitive endpoints ADAS-Cog 13 Cognitive Composite

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13 Additional Cognitive and Functional Measures Consistent though not significant results; likely requires longer-term trial ADCS-ADL ADCS-CGIC

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14 Summary of Exploratory Outcomes Trending positive across most cognitive and functional measures Time Frame ADAS-Cog 11 ADAS-Cog 13 ADCS-CGIC ADCS-ADL Cognitive Composite MMSE CT1812 100mg Day 98 Δ -1.79 p = 0.0430 Δ -2.16 p =0.0376 Δ 0.11 p = 0.6288 Δ 0.05 p = 0.9644 Δ 0.05 p = 0.3920 Δ 0.97 p = 0.0972 Day 182 Δ -0.99 p = 0.3835 Δ -1.22 p = 0.3144 Δ -0.27 p = 0.2446 Δ 0.73 p = 0.5751 Δ 0.04 p = 0.5302 Δ 0.64 p = 0.3407 CT1812 300mg Day 98 Δ -1.35 p = 0.1410 Δ -1.23 p = 0.2505 Δ -0.02 p = 0.9440 Δ -0.54 p = 0.6585 Δ 0.01 p = 0.8635 Δ 1.54 p = 0.0118 Day 182 Δ -1.10 p = 0.3641 Δ -1.06 p = 0.4114 Δ -0.20 p = 0.4036 Δ 0.59 p = 0.6679 Δ 0.05 p = 0.4168 Δ 1.26 p = 0.0766 Pooled 100+300mg Day 98 Δ -1.57 p = 0.0441 Δ -1.69 p = 0.0634 Δ 0.04 p = 0.8148 Δ -0.25 p = 0.8140 Δ 0.03 p = 0.5565 Δ 1.26 p = 0.0155 Day 182 Δ -1.04 p = 0.3009 Δ -1.14 p = 0.2898 Δ -0.24 p = 0.2478 Δ 0.66 p = 0.5682 Δ 0.05 p = 0.4018 Δ 0.95 p = 0.1111 Deltas reflect the difference in LS means vs. placebo at each timepoint. Green highlighted cells reflect a favorable difference for CT1812 relative to placebo Hierarchical testing strategy was pre-specified for ADAS-Cog 11 at Day 182. Order of testing: 1) Pooled 100+300mg vs. pbo, 2) 300mg vs. pbo, 3) 100mg vs. pbo. Because p>0.05 for first test (pooled 100+300mg vs. pbo), formal testing stopped, and all p-values are considered nominal. Green is directionally favorable Trending p values < 0.1 bolded

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15 Summary Exploratory Outcomes - Percent Slowing Day 182 Effect as large or larger than approved MAbs and some experimental therapeutics ADAS-Cog 11 ADAS-Cog 13 MMSE Cognitive Composite ADCS-ADL ADCS-CGIC CT1812 100mg 36% 42% 47% 40% 28% 32% CT1812 300mg 40% 36% 93% 60% 23% 24% CT1812 Pooled 39% 39% 70% 50% 26% 28% Note: above percentages reflect mean changes from baseline compared to placebo

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Safety Findings

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17 Adverse events are well balanced and mostly mild or moderate in nature COG0201 SHINE TEAE Summary

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18 Most Frequent AEs Reported by system organ class and preferred term

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19 • CT1812 demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability profile • Most AEs were mild or moderate • Percentage of subjects experiencing any AE was similar between the pooled CT1812 treatment group (76.5%) and the placebo group (78%) • Serious AE rates were 4.9% among CT1812 subjects and 10% among placebo subjects • AEs leading to discontinuation: 0% 100mg group; 6% placebo group; 21.6% 300mg • 300mg discontinuations primarily elective discontinuations due to elevated liver enzymes • All cases of elevated liver enzymes greater than or equal to 3X ULN occurred in the 300mg dose group Results consistent with previous clinical trials COG0201 SHINE Safety Conclusions

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Exploratory Biomarker Findings

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21 • CSF samples at screening and Day 182 (optional), available in ~50% of mITT population • Neurofilament Light Chain - Significant (p<0.05) reduction relative to placebo for 300mg dose - Reduction trend (p<0.10) for 100mg dose - Supports potential slowing of neurodegeneration • No change in Aβ42/40 ratio • CSF biomarkers p-Tau Total tau, Synaptotagmin, Neurogranin, SNAP-25, GFAP did not approach significance (Abstract #95767) • Proteomic (Abstract #95770) and Phosphoproteomic (#95147) findings in convention hall and on CGTX website Biomarkers of Synaptic Function Biomarker Findings Note: mITT included all participants receiving study drug and at least one post-baseline ADAS-Cog11 assessment

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22 Reductions in CSF NfL relative to placebo consistent with slowing neurodegeneration Signal of Impact on Neurodegeneration Based on NfL Change

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23 • CT1812 showed favorable safety and tolerability profile with most AEs mild or moderate • Results of study inform dosing for next phase of study - 100mg dose provided similar efficacy to 300mg dose - At 100mg, no discontinuations due to AEs • Consistent efficacy signal: favorable, non-statistically significant treatment differences v. placebo with both dose groups across all key outcome measures - 39% slowing of prespecified clinical outcome measure (ADAS-Cog 11) - Comparable to the magnitude of effect of approved MAbs at six months • Strong signal of impact on neurodegeneration based on NfL change • No new safety signals Novel mechanism in oral, once daily form may be important for treatment options What we have Learned from POC SHINE Phase 2 Trial

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24 • Participants and their study partners • Clinical investigators and site staff • US and International Clinical research partners • Cognition clinical operations team • Funding partners including our investors, NIA/NIH and ADDF CGTX wishes to acknowledge and thank those who made this trial possible Science & Clinical Medicine Advance Through the Work of Many

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Remarks from Dr. Martin Sadowski, followed by Question and Answers

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Thank You Lisa Ricciardi President & CEO lricciardi@cogrx.com Tony Caggiano, MD, PhD CMO and Head of R&D acaggiano@cogrx.com John Doyle Chief Financial Officer jdoyle@cogrx.com

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