Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRDA) is a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the lives of patients
by establishing a new class of medicines that engage intracellular
targets long considered inaccessible. The Company today reported
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024
and highlighted recent business updates.
“We are highly encouraged by the progress in our
Duchenne franchise, with both ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45 achieving
significant milestones since June. The recent data presented at the
World Muscle Society enhance our proposed regulatory packages, and
we remain on track with our global regulatory filings for both
ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45,” said Dipal Doshi, Chief Executive
Officer at Entrada Therapeutics. “Our team continues to work hard
across our entire Duchenne franchise in an effort to bring these
important potential therapies to the Duchenne community. In
addition, we are pleased with the momentum that our partner,
Vertex, is building with VX-670 for the potential treatment of DM1
where no approved therapies are available. The successful
completion of the SAD and subsequent initiation of the MAD portion
of their ongoing Phase 1/2 study underscores the potential of this
therapeutic opportunity.”
Recent Corporate Highlights
- In October 2024, the Company presented data in support of its
Duchenne franchise at the 29th Annual Congress of the World Muscle
Society in Prague, Czechia. The poster presentations included
additional positive data from its Phase 1 clinical trial
(ENTR-601-44-101), reinforcing the candidate's pharmacokinetic and
safety profile in patients, and new preclinical data showing both
exon skipping and dystrophin production for ENTR-601-45.
- The Company remains on track to submit regulatory applications
in Q4 2024 to initiate separate global Phase 2 clinical trials for
ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45. Submission of regulatory applications
to initiate a global Phase 2 clinical trial for its third Duchenne
candidate, ENTR-601-50, in patients who are exon 50 skipping
amenable, is expected in 2025.
- In September 2024, Entrada announced the promotion of Natarajan
Sethuraman PhD, previously Chief Scientific Officer, to President
of Research and Development. Dr. Sethuraman has brought broad
experience to the Company since its inception and has been
invaluable in advancing ENTR-601-44 into the clinic.
- In November 2024, Vertex announced the completion of the SAD
portion of the global Phase 1/2 clinical trial for VX-670 in people
with DM1. Vertex has initiated the MAD portion of the Phase 1/2
study, in which the safety and efficacy of VX-670 will be
evaluated.
Upcoming Conferences
The Company will present at the following events
during the fourth quarter of 2024:
- ASGCT-MDA Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy, Chicago, IL from
November 19-20
- Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference, Coral Gables, FL on
December 4
- Oppenheimer Movers in Rare Disease Summit, New York, NY on
December 12
Third Quarter 2024 Financial
Results
Cash Position: Cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities were $449.3 million as of
September 30, 2024, compared to $352.0 million as of December 31,
2023. The increase was primarily a result of the $100 million
registered direct offering completed in June of 2024 and the
receipt of the $75 million payment for the clinical advancement
milestone for VX-670 that was achieved in the first quarter of
2024, offset by cash used to fund operations. Based on current
operating plans, the Company believes that its cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2024 will
be sufficient to fund its operations into 2027.
Collaboration Revenue:
Collaboration revenue was $19.6 million for the third quarter of
2024, compared to $43.7 million for the same period in 2023. The
decrease was primarily a result of fewer costs incurred for VX-670
research activities during the third quarter of 2024 as compared to
the third quarter of 2023.
Research & Development (R&D)
Expenses: R&D expenses were $31.3 million for the
third quarter of 2024, compared to $22.2 million for the same
period in 2023. The increase was primarily driven by additional
costs incurred for ENTR-601-44, ENTR-601-45, and ENTR-601-50, as
well as higher personnel costs (including non-cash, stock-based
compensation).
General & Administrative (G&A)
Expenses: G&A expenses were $10.0 million for the
third quarter of 2024, compared to $7.5 million for the same period
in 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher personnel costs
(including non-cash, stock-based compensation).
Net (Loss) Income: Net loss was
$(14.0) million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a net
income of $35.5 million for the same period in 2023.
About Entrada Therapeutics
Entrada Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company
aiming to transform the lives of patients by establishing a new
class of medicines that engage intracellular targets that have long
been considered inaccessible. The Company’s Endosomal Escape
Vehicle (EEV™)-therapeutics are designed to enable the efficient
intracellular delivery of a wide range of therapeutics into a
variety of organs and tissues, resulting in an improved therapeutic
index. Through this proprietary, versatile and modular approach,
Entrada is advancing a robust development portfolio of RNA-,
antibody- and enzyme-based programs for the potential treatment of
neuromuscular, ocular, metabolic and immunological diseases, among
others. The Company’s lead oligonucleotide programs are in
development for the potential treatment of people living with
Duchenne who are exon 44, 45 and 50 skipping amenable. Entrada has
partnered to develop a clinical-stage program, VX-670, for myotonic
dystrophy type 1.
For more information about Entrada, please visit
our website, www.entradatx.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements This
press release contains forward-looking statements that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, contained in this press release,
including statements regarding Entrada’s strategy, future
operations, prospects and plans, objectives of management, the
validation and differentiation of Entrada’s approach and its
ability to provide a potential treatment for patients, the
translatability of the data from the Phase 1 clinical trial for
ENTR-601-44 to future clinical trials for ENTR-601-44, expectations
regarding the ability of Entrada’s preclinical studies and clinical
trials to demonstrate safety and efficacy of its therapeutic
candidates, and other positive results, expectations regarding the
timing of regulatory filings for the planned Phase 2 clinical
trials for ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45 in the fourth quarter of
2024, and ENTR-601-50 in 2025, the ability to recruit for and
complete global Phase 2 clinical trials for ENTR-601-44,
ENTR-601-45 and ENTR-601-50, the potential of Entrada’s EEV product
candidates, including the potential for ENTR-601-44 to be a
transformative treatment option, and EEV platform, and the
continued development and advancement of ENTR-601-44, ENTR-601-45
and ENTR-601-50 for the treatment of Duchenne and the partnered
product candidate VX-670 for the treatment of myotonic dystrophy
type 1, expectations regarding the progress and success of
Entrada’s collaboration with Vertex, the ability to continue to
expand and develop additional therapeutic programs, including
further exon skipping programs, the potential therapeutic benefits
of its EEV candidates and the ability to advance therapeutic
candidates in indications beyond neuromuscular disease, and the
sufficiency of its cash resources into 2027, constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,”
“believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,”
“may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “predict,”
“project,” “potential,” “should,” or “would,” or the negative of
these terms, or other comparable terminology are intended to
identify forward-looking statements, although not all
forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Entrada
may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations
disclosed in these forward-looking statements, and you should not
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual
results or events could differ materially from the plans,
intentions and expectations disclosed in these forward-looking
statements as a result of various important factors, including:
uncertainties inherent in the identification and development of
product candidates, including the conduct of research activities
and the initiation and completion of preclinical studies and
clinical trials; uncertainties as to the availability and timing of
results from preclinical and clinical studies; the timing of and
Entrada’s ability to submit and obtain regulatory clearance and
initiate clinical trials; whether results from preclinical studies
or clinical trials will be predictive of the results of later
preclinical studies and clinical trials; whether Entrada’s cash
resources will be sufficient to fund the Company’s foreseeable and
unforeseeable operating expenses and capital expenditure
requirements; as well as the risks and uncertainties identified in
Entrada’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC), including the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and in
subsequent filings Entrada may make with the SEC. In addition, the
forward-looking statements included in this press release represent
Entrada’s views as of the date of this press release. Entrada
anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its
views to change. However, while Entrada may elect to update these
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it
specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as
representing Entrada’s views as of any date subsequent to the date
of this press release.
ENTRADA
THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) |
(In
thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months
Ended September 30, |
|
Nine Months
Ended September 30, |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Collaboration revenue |
$ |
19,570 |
|
|
$ |
43,735 |
|
|
$ |
173,384 |
|
$ |
87,165 |
|
Operating
expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and development |
|
31,257 |
|
|
|
22,191 |
|
|
|
91,900 |
|
|
71,593 |
|
General and administrative |
|
9,971 |
|
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
28,606 |
|
|
23,639 |
|
Total operating expenses |
|
41,228 |
|
|
|
29,723 |
|
|
|
120,506 |
|
|
95,232 |
|
(Loss)
income from operations |
|
(21,658 |
) |
|
|
14,012 |
|
|
|
52,878 |
|
|
(8,067 |
) |
Other
income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and other income |
|
5,766 |
|
|
|
4,051 |
|
|
|
14,346 |
|
|
10,926 |
|
Total other income |
|
5,766 |
|
|
|
4,051 |
|
|
|
14,346 |
|
|
10,926 |
|
(Loss)
income before provision for income taxes |
|
(15,892 |
) |
|
|
18,063 |
|
|
|
67,224 |
|
|
2,859 |
|
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes |
|
(1,860 |
) |
|
|
(17,398 |
) |
|
|
2,729 |
|
|
— |
|
Net (loss)
income |
$ |
(14,032 |
) |
|
$ |
35,461 |
|
|
$ |
64,495 |
|
$ |
2,859 |
|
Net (loss)
income per share, basic |
$ |
(0.35 |
) |
|
$ |
1.07 |
|
|
$ |
1.79 |
|
$ |
0.09 |
|
Net (loss)
income per share, diluted |
$ |
(0.35 |
) |
|
$ |
1.02 |
|
|
$ |
1.72 |
|
$ |
0.08 |
|
Weighted‑average common shares outstanding, basic |
|
40,629,602 |
|
|
|
33,281,287 |
|
|
|
36,118,930 |
|
|
32,942,958 |
|
Weighted‑average common shares outstanding, diluted |
|
40,629,602 |
|
|
|
34,775,451 |
|
|
|
37,583,486 |
|
|
34,289,411 |
|
ENTRADA
THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited) |
(In
thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
September
30, 2024 |
|
December
31, 2023 |
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities |
$ |
449,344 |
|
$ |
351,969 |
Total
assets |
$ |
554,590 |
|
$ |
469,192 |
Total
liabilities |
$ |
132,143 |
|
$ |
226,832 |
Total
stockholders’ equity |
$ |
422,447 |
|
$ |
242,360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investor and Media Contact
Caileigh Dougherty Head of Investor Relations & Corporate
Communications cdougherty@entradatx.com
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