“In the second quarter, we completed an equity financing of
“We remain committed to bringing roluperidone to patients and physicians, as we believe it has the potential to improve patients’ quality of life and expand the treatment options physicians can offer their patients. Roluperidone, if approved, would be the first medication for negative symptoms of schizophrenia, a recognized unmet clinical need,” said Dr.
Q2 2023 Business Highlights
- On
June 30, 2023 , the Company completed a private investment in public equity financing of$20 million in gross proceeds fromBoehringer Ingelheim , a global biopharmaceutical company with a growing mental health pipeline that includes schizophrenia, and Federated Hermes Kaufmann Funds. - On
May 8, 2023 , the FDA confirmed that they had assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date ofFebruary 26, 2024 . - On
April 27, 2023 , the FDA confirmed the filing of Minerva’s NDA for roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Research and development (“R&D”) expense: R&D expense was
$1.9 million and$4.5 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 , respectively, as compared to$4.1 million and$9.1 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. The decrease of$2.2 million and$4.6 million in R&D expense for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 versus the prior year periods was primarily due to lower non-cash stock compensation costs and lower consultant fees related to the preparation of the Company’s NDA for roluperidone, which was submitted during 2022, partially offset by higher professional service fees and staffing related expenses during 2023. Non-cash stock compensation costs included in R&D expense was$0.3 million and$0.5 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 , respectively, as compared to$0.5 million and$1.0 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. - General and administrative (G&A) expense: G&A expense was
$2.6 million and$5.3 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 , respectively, as compared to$2.8 million and$5.9 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. The decrease of approximately$0.2 million and$0.6 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 versus the prior year periods was primarily due to lower non-cash stock compensation expense and insurance costs, partially offset by higher staffing related expenses during 2023. Non-cash stock compensation costs included in G&A expense was$0.3 million and$0.5 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2023 , respectively, as compared to$0.6 million and$1.1 million for the three and six month periods endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. - Non-cash interest expense: For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2023 , we recognized non-cash interest expense of$2.0 million and$4.0 million , respectively, as compared to$1.8 million and$3.6 million for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 , respectively. The increase in non-cash interest expense for both periods was primarily due to an increase in the carrying value of the liability related to the sale of future royalties for seltorexant to Royalty Pharma, for which upfront milestone payments are being amortized under the interest method over the estimated life of the agreement. - Net loss: Basic and diluted net loss for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2023 was$6.2 million and$13.2 million , or a loss per share of$1.12 and$2.43 , respectively, as compared to a net loss for the three and six months endedJune 30, 2022 of$8.7 million and$18.5 million or a loss per share of$1.63 and$3.46 , respectively. - Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as of
June 30, 2023 , were approximately$51.9 million , as compared to$36.2 million as ofDecember 31, 2022 . InJune 2023 , we issued approximately 1.4 million shares of common stock and approximately 0.6 million pre-funded warrants to purchase common shares to two investors for gross proceeds to the Company of$20.0 million .
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Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, reflect management’s expectations as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements herein with respect to the regulatory progress and therapeutic potential of roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including, without limitation, whether the FDA will require additional trials or data which may significantly delay and put at risk our efforts to obtain regulatory approval; whether the FDA may meet expected review timelines for our NDA; whether roluperidone will be successfully marketed if approved; management’s ability to successfully achieve its goals; our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations and corporate objectives on terms acceptable to us; general economic conditions; and other factors that are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in our filings with the
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||
(Unaudited, in thousands) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 51,797 | $ | 36,094 | ||
Restricted cash | 100 | 100 | ||||
Refundable regulatory fee | - | 3,117 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 329 | 848 | ||||
Total current assets | 52,226 | 40,159 | ||||
Equipment & capitalized software, net | 44 | 59 | ||||
14,869 | 14,869 | |||||
Total Assets | $ | 67,139 | $ | 55,087 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY | ||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 298 | $ | 969 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,610 | 408 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 1,908 | 1,377 | ||||
Long-Term Liabilities: | ||||||
Liability related to the sale of future royalties | 77,742 | 73,734 | ||||
Total liabilities | 79,650 | 75,111 | ||||
Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity: | ||||||
Common stock | 1 | 1 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 367,461 | 346,785 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (379,973 | ) | (366,810 | ) | ||
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (12,511 | ) | (20,024 | ) | ||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity | $ | 67,139 | $ | 55,087 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) | Six Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | $ | 1,887 | $ | 4,132 | $ | 4,541 | $ | 9,092 | ||||||
General and administrative | 2,633 | 2,833 | 5,327 | 5,862 | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 4,520 | 6,965 | 9,868 | 14,954 | ||||||||||
Loss from operations | (4,520 | ) | (6,965 | ) | (9,868 | ) | (14,954 | ) | ||||||
Foreign exchange (losses) gains | (7 | ) | 2 | (16 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||
Investment income | 365 | 72 | 730 | 80 | ||||||||||
Non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties | (2,030 | ) | (1,827 | ) | (4,008 | ) | (3,606 | ) | ||||||
Net loss | $ | (6,192 | ) | $ | (8,718 | ) | $ | (13,162 | ) | $ | (18,482 | ) | ||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (1.12 | ) | $ | (1.63 | ) | $ | (2.43 | ) | $ | (3.46 | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 5,511 | 5,340 | 5,426 | 5,340 |
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