Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 8, 2024 — Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today provided a corporate update and announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Company will host a conference call today, Wednesday, May 8, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time/1:30 PM Pacific Time.
"Enrollment continues to advance in our ongoing Phase 3 program for REL-1017 as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD)," said Sergio Traversa, Relmada's Chief Executive Officer. "As such, we continue to expect that the Reliance II study (study 302) will be fully enrolled with top-line data anticipated in the second half of 2024. In addition, we continue to enroll in our second ongoing Phase 3 trial of REL-1017, Relight (study 304)."
"We also continue to plan for the initiation of a single-ascending dose Phase 1 trial for our promising preclinical novel modified-release psilocybin in obese patients, which is anticipated to commence in the first half of this year. The goal of this study will be to define the pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile of our modified-release psilocybin formulation in this population, and it will be followed by a Phase 2a trial to establish clinical proof-of-concept," continued Mr. Traversa.
Upcoming Anticipated Milestones
- Complete enrollment in the ongoing Reliance II study, which is planned to enroll approximately 300 patients, with top-line data in the second half of 2024.
- Commence a Phase 1 trial in obese patients in the first half of 2024 to define the pharmacokinetic, safety and tolerability profile of the Company's modified-release psilocybin formulation (REL-P11), followed by a Phase 2a trial to establish clinical proof-of-concept with data expected in the first half of 2025.
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
- Research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, totaled $13.3 million, compared to $15.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in study costs associated with the completion of two Phase 3 trials and the long-term, open-label, safety trial (Study 310).
- General and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2024, totaled $9.7 million compared to $12.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a decrease of approximately $2.6 million. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense.
- Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, totaled $13.0 million compared to $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
- The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $21.8 million, or $0.72 per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $26.4 million, or $0.87 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
- As of March 31, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $83.6 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $96.3 million at December 31, 2023.
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Wednesday, May 8th @ 4:30pm ET
Toll Free:
888-886-7786
International:
416-764-8658
Conference ID:
38754189
Webcast:
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About REL-1017
REL-1017, a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is currently in late-stage development for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada's ongoing clinical research program is designed to evaluate the potential for REL-1017 as a rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment. The development program for REL-1017 as an adjunctive treatment for MDD includes two Phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies, Reliance II (Study 302) and Relight (Study 304). Reliance II and Relight have the same key study design parameters.
About REL-P11
Relmada acquired the development and commercial rights to a novel psilocybin and derivatives program in July of 2021. Psilocybin has neuroplastogen™ effects that have the potential to ameliorate neurodegenerative conditions. The pleiotropic metabolic effects of low-dose psilocybin were discovered while studying its neuroplastogen™ potential in a rodent model deficient in neurogenesis – obese rats maintained on a high fructose, high fat diet (HFHFD), and were then replicated in mice.
About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.
Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada's experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada's lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 is in late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults. Learn more at www.relmada.com.
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
As of
March 31,
As of
2024 (Unaudited)
December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,335,018
$
4,091,568
Short-term investments
82,277,687
92,232,292
Prepaid expenses
752,334
1,185,057
Total current assets
84,365,039
97,508,917
Other assets
43,125
43,125
Total assets
$
84,408,164
$
97,552,042
Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 6)
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
5,189,101
$
3,506,009
Accrued expenses
7,172,732
8,688,791
Total current liabilities
12,361,833
12,194,800
Total liabilities
12,361,833
12,194,800
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Class A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 3,500,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 30,174,202 and 30,099,203 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
30,174
30,099
Additional paid-in capital
654,746,964
646,229,824
Accumulated deficit
(582,730,807)
(560,902,681)
Total stockholders' equity
72,046,331
85,357,242
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
84,408,164
$
97,552,042
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Operating expenses:
Research and development
$
13,305,306
$
15,861,010
General and administrative
9,682,554
12,292,599
Total operating expenses
22,987,860
28,153,609
Loss from operations
(22,987,860)
(28,153,609)
Other income (expenses):
Interest/investment income, net
1,055,888
1,207,631
Realized gain (loss) on short-term investments
53,133
(666,708)
Unrealized gain on short-term investments
50,713
1,291,110
Total other income (expenses)
1,159,734
1,832,033
Net loss
$
(21,828,126)
$
(26,321,576)
Loss per common share – basic and diluted
$
(0.72)
$
(0.87)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
30,132,170
30,099,203
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, 2024
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Accumulated
Shares
Par Value
Capital
Deficit
Total
Balance - December 31, 2023
30,099,203
$
30,099
$
646,229,824
$
(560,902,681)
$
85,357,242
Stock based compensation
8,295,468
8,295,468
Options exercised for common stock
74,999
75
246,672
246,747
ATM Fees
(25,000)
(25,000)
Net loss
(21,828,126)
(21,828,126)
Balance – March 31, 2024
30,174,202
$
30,174
$
654,746,964
$
(582,730,807)
$
72,046,331
Three months ended March 31, 2023
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in
Accumulated
Shares
Par Value
Capital
Deficit
Total
Balance - December 31, 2022
30,099,203
$
30,099
$
602,517,138
$
(462,110,935)
$
140,436,302
Stock based compensation
11,354,466
11,354,466
Net loss
(26,321,576)
(26,321,576)
Balance - March 31, 2023
30,099,203
$
30,099
$
613,871,604
$
(488,432,511)
$
125,469,192
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss
$
(21,828,126)
$
(26,321,576)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
8,295,468
11,354,466
Realized (gain) loss on short-term investments
(53,133)
666,708
Unrealized gain on short-term investments
(50,713)
(1,291,110)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Other receivables
512,432
Prepaid expenses
432,723
945,606
Accounts payable
1,683,092
(839,971)
Accrued expenses
(1,516,059)
(1,531,649)
Net cash used in operating activities
(13,036,748)
(16,505,094)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of short-term investments
(7,013,933)
(34,767,287)
Sale of short-term investments
17,072,384
74,770,836
Net cash provided by investing activities
10,058,451
40,003,549
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from options exercised for common stock
246,747
ATM Fees
(25,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities
221,747
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
(2,756,550)
23,498,455
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
4,091,568
5,395,905
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
$
1,335,018
$
28,894,360
Summary
/PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today...