Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TENX), a specialty
pharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and
commercializing products for the critical care market, today
reported financial results for the third quarter 2020 and provided
a business update.
Tenax will share updates related to levosimendan and its
recently completed Phase 2 trial for the treatment of patients with
pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection
fraction (PH-HFpEF) on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
EST. The event will feature presentations from three globally
recognized experts in the areas of pulmonary hypertension and heart
failure with preserved ejection fraction, as well as a Q&A
panel discussion. A live webcast of the Virtual R&D Webinar and
accompanying slides will be available under “Events and
Presentations” in the Investors section of the Company’s website at
www.tenaxthera.com. The Virtual R&D Webinar can also be
accessed by dialing (866) 301-1155 from the U.S. and (914) 987-7396
internationally, followed by the conference ID: 5783678. An
archived webinar recording of the event will be available on the
website for approximately 30 days.
“We are moving forward with our plan to enter Phase 3 of our
clinical development program of levosimendan in PH-HFpEF and expect
to reach an agreement with the FDA on a path forward before the end
of the first quarter next year. The recent announcement related to
adding the oral formulation of levosimendan by expanding our
license agreement with Orion is an exciting opportunity for us. We
believe an oral dosage form will be more convenient to patients in
the Phase 3 program, thus potentially making the trial easier to
enroll and perhaps shortening the overall time to complete the
program. As we finalize our plans, we will provide additional
updates,” stated Anthony DiTonno, Chief Executive Officer of Tenax.
“We recently convened our Scientific Advisory Board to provide an
in-depth review of the results of the HELP trial. The results of
the Phase 2 trial received significant interest from the academic
community at detailed presentations at the recent AHA and HFSA
medical meetings. The R&D webinar on November 18th will be our
first opportunity to provide access to a comprehensive review of
the data to the investor community.”
Recent Highlights
- On November 13, 2020, data from the 24-hour open-label portion
of the HELP Study was presented during the American Heart
Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2020 by Daniel Burkhoff, MD,
PhD, Director Heart Failure, Hemodynamics and MCS Research at the
Cardiovascular Research Foundation., et al. The Phase 2 HELP Study
enrolled patients with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
with preserved ejection fraction and was designed to evaluate
levosimendan’s hemodynamic and clinical effects during rest and
exercise. The initial phase of the trial was open-label and
designed to identify patients who elicited a hemodynamic response
following a 24-hour infusion of levosimendan. Patients who met the
pre-specified response criteria of ≥4 mmHg reduction in pulmonary
capillary wedge pressure during supine bicycle exercise were deemed
to be responders and were randomized to a 6-week double-blind
placebo-controlled phase of the trial.
- On October 9, 2020, Tenax signed an amendment to the existing
licensing agreement with Orion Pharmaceuticals to include the
rights to develop and commercialize in the United States and Canada
an oral formulation of levosimendan for use with Type 2 pulmonary
hypertension in heart failure patients with preserved ejection
fraction (PH-HFpEF), or other pulmonary hypertension or heart
failure related indications. The Company recently completed a Phase
2 study in PH-HFpEF using an intravenous formulation of
levosimendan, which the Company has exclusive development and
commercialization rights to in the US and Canada under the existing
license agreement. Tenax expects to use the oral formulation in its
upcoming Phase 3 trial in PH-HFpEF.
- On October 3, 2020, detailed results from the Phase 2 HELP
Study of levosimendan in PH-HFpEF were presented at the Heart
Failure Society of America (HFSA) Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting
by Barry Borlaug, MD, Chair for Research, Division of Circulatory
Failure, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Mayo
Clinic.
Financial Results
- Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2020
were $1.0 million, compared to $900,000 for the third quarter of
2019.
- General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of
2020 were $1.2 million, compared to $1.3 million for the third
quarter of 2019.
- Net loss for the third quarter of 2020 was $2.2 million, or
$0.18 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.33
per share, for the third quarter of 2019.
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $8.7
million as of September 30, 2020, compared with $5.4 million as of
December 31, 2019.
- Management expects that current cash, cash equivalents and
marketable securities will be sufficient to fund current operations
through the third quarter of 2021.
About Phase 2 HELP Trial
The HELP Study (Hemodynamic Evaluation of Levosimendan in
PH-HFpEF) was a multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled
Phase 2 clinical trial designed to evaluate levosimendan in 36
patients with pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with
preserved ejection fraction (PH-HFpEF). Endpoints in the trial
evaluated various invasive hemodynamic and clinical measures
including a 6-minute walk test. The Company previously announced
positive topline results from this Phase 2 trial. The trial
demonstrated a significant reduction in right atrial and pulmonary
capillary wedge pressures. It also demonstrated a significant
improvement with 6-minute walk distance.
About Tenax Therapeutics
Tenax Therapeutics, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company
focused on identifying, developing, and commercializing products
that address cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases with high unmet
medical need. The Company has a world-class scientific advisory
team including recognized global experts in pulmonary hypertension.
The Company owns North American rights to develop and commercialize
levosimendan and has recently released topline data regarding their
Phase 2 clinical trial for the use of levosimendan in the treatment
of Pulmonary Hypertension associated with Heart Failure and
preserved Ejection Fraction (PH-HFpEF). For more information, visit
www.tenaxthera.com.
About Levosimendan
Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer that works through a unique
triple mechanism of action. It initially was developed for
intravenous use in hospitalized patients with acutely decompensated
heart failure. It was discovered and developed by Orion Pharma,
Orion Corporation of Espoo Finland, and is currently approved in
over 60 countries for this indication and not available in the
United States. Tenax Therapeutics acquired North American rights to
develop and commercialize levosimendan from Phyxius Pharma,
Inc.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain forward-looking statements by
the Company that involve risks and uncertainties and reflect the
Company’s judgment as of the date of this release. The
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to matters beyond the
Company’s control that could lead to delays in the clinical study,
new product introductions and customer acceptance of these new
products; matters beyond the Company’s control that could impact
the Company’s continued compliance with Nasdaq listing
requirements; the impact of management changes on the Company’s
business and unanticipated charges, costs and expenditures not
currently contemplated that may occur as a result of management
changes; and other risks and uncertainties as described in the
Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including in its annual report on Form 10-K filed on March 30,
2020, and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on November 16,
2020, as well as its other filings with the SEC. The Company
disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking
statements beyond the date of this release. Statements in this
press release regarding management’s future expectations, beliefs,
goals, plans or prospects constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.
TENAX THERAPEUTICS,
INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Three months ended September
30,
Nine months ended September
30,
2020
2019
2020
2019
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
(Unaudited) Operating expenses General and
administrative
$
1,172,725
$
1,343,429
$
3,364,890
$
3,692,843
Research and development
1,052,398
916,984
3,669,761
2,049,004
Total operating expenses
2,225,123
2,260,413
7,034,651
5,741,847
Net operating loss
2,225,123
2,260,413
7,034,651
5,741,847
Interest expense
610
-
1,016
-
Other income, net
(5,298
)
(36,709
)
(14,038
)
(139,161
)
Net loss
$
2,220,435
$
2,223,704
$
7,021,629
$
5,602,686
Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities
1,171
960
(445
)
(803
)
Total comprehensive loss
$
2,221,606
$
2,224,664
$
7,021,184
$
5,601,883
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
$
(0.18
)
$
(0.33
)
$
(0.73
)
$
(0.93
)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and
diluted
12,427,355
6,741,084
9,590,741
6,011,304
TENAX THERAPEUTICS,
INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
September 30, 2020 December 31, 2019
(Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash
equivalents
$
8,235,532
$
4,905,993
Marketable securities
472,648
493,884
Prepaid expenses
189,275
780,952
Total current assets
8,897,455
6,180,829
Right of use asset
87,285
169,448
Property and equipment, net
3,461
6,559
Other assets
8,435
8,435
Total assets
$
8,996,636
$
6,365,271
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current
liabilities Accounts payable
$
1,052,824
$
1,661,054
Accrued liabilities
295,451
871,341
Note payable
30,900
-
Total current liabilities
1,379,175
2,532,395
Long term liabilities Note payable
213,757
-
Lease liability
-
60,379
Total long term liabilities
213,757
60,379
Total liabilities
1,592,932
2,592,774
Commitments and contingencies; see Note 7
Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, undesignated, authorized
9,999,790 shares; See Note 8 Series A Preferred stock, par value
$.0001, issued and outstanding 210 and 38,606, respectively
-
4
Common stock, par value $.0001 per share; authorized 400,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding 12,619,369 and 6,741,860,
respectively
1,262
674
Additional paid-in capital
250,591,604
239,939,797
Accumulated other comprehensive gain
903
458
Accumulated deficit
(243,190,065
)
(236,168,436
)
Total stockholders’ equity
7,403,704
3,772,497
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
8,996,636
$
6,365,271
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