•米国におけるA-t(A-t)の診断を受けた患者数が約4,600人に上るという第三者解析に基づき、前回の約3,400人からの増加を確認したIQVIA Medical Claims(Dx)、PharmetricsPlus(P+)、およびIQVIA Analyticsに基づいて初期患者サイズ調査を更新しました。現在、A-tの承認された治療法はありません。市場は、会社の内部推定値と仮定に基づき、世界的には10億ドル以上の商業機会を表しています。
•Reported a net loss of $27.7 million, or a net loss of $0.64 per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. During the quarter, Quince recognized a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $17.1 million as the quantitative analysis resulted in the company's fair value being below its carrying value. Weighted average shares outstanding for the quarter were 43.1 million.
•Reported net cash used in operating activities of $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, which included a net loss of $38.9 million for the period, adjusted for $24.0 million of non-cash items, including a $4.8 million change in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities, $2.5 million in stock-based compensation, and a net decrease in current assets of $2.3 million, offset by a net decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities of $0.1 million compared to the same period last year.
About Quince Therapeutics
Quince Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNCX) is a late-stage biotechnology company dedicated to
unlocking the power of a patient’s own biology for the treatment of rare diseases. For more information on the company and its latest news, visit www.quincetx.com and follow Quince on social media platforms LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this news release contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release may be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimated,” “potential,” “intend,” “will,” “can,” “seek,” or other similar words. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to current and future clinical development of EryDex, including for the potential treatment of Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and other potential indications, related development and commercial-stage inflection point for EryDex, and expansion of the company’s proprietary Autologous Intracellular Drug Encapsulation (AIDE) technology for treatment of other rare diseases; the strategic development path for EryDex; planned regulatory agency submissions and clinical trials and timeline, prospects, and milestone expectations; the timing, success, and reporting of results of the clinical trials and related data, including plans and the ability to initiate, fund, enroll, conduct, and/or complete current and additional studies; research and development costs; the company’s future development plans and related timing; cash position and projected cash runway; the company’s focus, objectives, plans, and strategies; and the potential benefits of EryDex, AIDE technology and the company’s market opportunity. Forward-looking statements are based on Quince’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and assumptions that are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from what the company expects. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 13, 2024, and other reports as filed with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of this date, and Quince undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Media & Investor Contact: Stacy Roughan Quince Therapeutics, Inc. Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations ir@quincetx.com
QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands except share amounts)
June 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,890
$
20,752
Short-term investments
51,555
54,307
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
3,993
2,381
Total current assets
63,438
77,440
Property and equipment, net
246
234
Operating lease right-of-use assets
554
385
Goodwill
—
17,625
Intangible assets
61,793
63,672
Other assets
8,798
8,544
Total assets
$
134,829
$
167,900
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
2,405
$
2,033
Short-term contingent consideration
5,000
4,103
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
2,916
3,436
Total current liabilities
10,321
9,572
Long-term debt
13,834
13,429
Long-term operating lease liabilities
453
321
Long-term contingent consideration
57,471
53,603
Deferred tax liabilities
5,173
5,304
Other long-term liabilities
609
587
Total liabilities
87,861
82,816
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, (100,000 shares of which are designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock), no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
—
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 43,276,606 and 42,973,215 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
43
43
Additional paid in capital
404,360
401,638
Accumulated other comprehensive income
1,087
3,047
Accumulated deficit
(358,522)
(319,644)
Total stockholders’ equity
46,968
85,084
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
134,829
$
167,900
QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Operating expenses:
Research and development
$
4,147
$
1,353
$
7,849
$
4,583
General and administrative
4,695
4,231
9,666
8,057
Goodwill impairment charge
17,130
—
17,130
—
Intangible asset impairment charge
—
—
—
5,900
Fair value adjustment for contingent consideration
2,220
—
4,765
—
Total operating expenses
28,192
5,584
39,410
18,540
Loss from operations
(28,192)
(5,584)
(39,410)
(18,540)
Fair value adjustment for long-term debt
(415)
—
(803)
—
Interest income
823
805
1,710
1,505
Other income (expense), net
91
(107)
(308)
(353)
Net loss before income tax benefit
(27,693)
(4,886)
(38,811)
(17,388)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(36)
—
(67)
248
Net loss
(27,729)
(4,886)
(38,878)
(17,140)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
$
(0.64)
$
(0.14)
$
(0.90)
$
(0.48)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic and diluted
43,096,374
35,917,592
43,053,351
35,886,568
(1) Expenses include the following amount of non-cash stock-based compensation expense.