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Armata Pharmaceuticals Announces Second Quarter
2023 Results and Provides Corporate Update
LOS ANGELES, Calif., August 14, 2023 -- Armata
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ARMP) ("Armata" or the "Company"), a biotechnology company focused
on pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections, today announced
financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2023, and provided a corporate update.
Second Quarter 2023 and Recent Developments:
"I am pleased to report significant progress
during the second quarter, as we continued to advance two critical pathway clinical studies while preparing to initiate a third,"
stated Dr. Deborah Birx, Chief Executive Officer. "For AP-PA02, our five-phage cocktail targeting Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
we continue to analyze results from our SWARM-P.a. study with the goal of progressing to a Phase 2b/3 registrational study in adult
cystic fibrosis patients in 2024. At the same time, we have incorporated important learnings from this study into our ongoing Phase 2
trial of AP-PA02 in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis."
"Regarding our second clinical candidate,
AP-SA02, we are concluding the Phase 1b part of our Staphylococcus aureus complicated bacteremia study in partnership with the
U.S. Department of Defense, with plans to initiate the Phase 2a part this quarter. We are excited to observe that the phage cocktail is
well tolerated every six hours intravenously, opening the door to direct clinical evidence from the Phase 2a part and the potential for
an accelerated 2b/3 registrational study. Based on AP-SA02's favorable tolerability profile, we are in parallel advancing start-up
activities for a second trial that will evaluate this cocktail as a potential treatment for S. aureus prosthetic joint infections."
"I am pleased with our progress to date,
and, with our strengthened balance sheet, laser focus, and clearly defined strategy, we look forward to a productive back half of the
year as we work towards introducing phage therapy as a much-needed novel treatment for a broad range of dangerous, drug-resistant pathogens,"
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Grant Revenue. The Company recognized grant
revenue of approximately $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, which represents Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
("MTEC")'s share of the costs incurred for the Company's AP-SA02 program for the treatment of Staphylococcus
aureus bacteremia. The Company expects to receive $16.3 million in grant funding from MTEC administered by the U.S. Department
of Defense and the Defense Health Agency and Joint Warfighter Medical Research Program. The Company recognized approximately $1.9 million
of revenue in the comparable period in 2022.
Research and Development. Research and
development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were approximately $8.3 million as compared to approximately $9.0 million
for the comparable period in 2022. The Company continues to invest in clinical trial and personnel related expenses associated with its
primary development programs.
General and Administrative. General and
administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were approximately $2.4 million as compared to approximately $2.1
million for the comparable period in 2022. The increase was primarily related to expenses related to the increased legal and professional
Loss from Operations. Loss from operations
for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $(9.6) million as compared to a loss from operations of approximately $(9.2) million
for the comparable period in 2022.
Cash and Equivalents. As of June 30,
2023, Armata held approximately $12.5 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $14.9 million as of December 31,
2022. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, Armata announced a new credit agreement with Innoviva for gross proceeds totaling $25
As of August 8, 2023, there were approximately
36.1 million common shares outstanding.
About Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Armata is a clinical-stage biotechnology company
focused on the development of pathogen-specific bacteriophage therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant and difficult-to-treat
bacterial infections using its proprietary bacteriophage-based technology. Armata is developing and advancing a broad pipeline of natural
and synthetic phage candidates, including clinical candidates for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and other
pathogens. Armata is committed to advancing phage with drug development expertise that spans bench to clinic including in-house phage
specific GMP manufacturing.
Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking"
statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements related to Armata's
bacteriophage development programs, Armata's ability to set up or operate R&D and manufacturing facilities, Armata's ability to meet
expected milestones, Armata's future success or failure, Armata's ability to be a leader in the development of phage-based therapeutics,
and statements related to the timing and results of clinical trials, including the anticipated results of clinical trials of AP-PA02 and
AP-SA02, Armata's ability to develop new products based on natural bacteriophages and synthetic bacteriophages and Armata's
ability to obtain additional funding and capacity to repay, refinance, or restructure its existing debt and obligations. Any statements
contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements are based upon Armata's current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Armata's actual results
and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward- looking statements as a result of these risks
and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the ability of Armata's lead clinical candidates, AP-PA02 and AP-SA02,
to be more effective than previous candidates; that the top line results are indicative of the final data; Armata's ability to expedite
development of AP-PA02 and AP-SA02; Armata's ability to advance its preclinical and clinical programs and the uncertain and time-consuming
regulatory approval process; Armata's ability to develop products based on bacteriophages and synthetic phages to kill bacterial pathogens;
the Company's expected market opportunity for its products; Armata's ability to sufficiently fund its operations as expected, including
obtaining additional funding as needed; and any delays or adverse events within, or outside of, Armata's control, caused by the ongoing
COVID-19 pandemic. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Armata and its business can be found under the caption "Risk Factors"
and elsewhere in Armata's filings and reports with the SEC, including in Armata's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC
on March 16, 2023, and in its subsequent filings with the SEC.
Armata expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking
to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Armata's expectations
with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12,456,000 | $ | 14,852,000 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses | 5,745,000 | 3,664,000 | ||||||
| Other receivable | 8,633,000 | 8,531,000 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 26,834,000 | 27,047,000 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 8,807,000 | 3,617,000 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 43,652,000 | 43,035,000 | ||||||
| Other long term assets | 8,173,000 | 8,389,000 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 13,746,000 | 13,746,000 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 101,212,000 | $ | 95,834,000 | ||||
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||||||
| Convertible debt | $ | 26,352,000 | $ | - | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 25,210,000 | 24,873,000 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 51,562,000 | 24,873,000 | ||||||
| Long term liabilities | 27,430,000 | 31,804,000 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liability | 3,077,000 | 3,077,000 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 82,069,000 | 59,754,000 | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity | 19,143,000 | 36,080,000 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 101,212,000 | $ | 95,834,000 |
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Grant Revenue | $ | 980,000 | $ | 1,883,000 | $ | 1,776,000 | $ | 3,119,000 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 8,259,000 | 9,020,000 | 17,863,000 | 17,048,000 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,350,000 | 2,083,000 | 4,888,000 | 4,066,000 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 10,609,000 | 11,103,000 | 22,751,000 | 21,114,000 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (9,629,000 | ) | (9,220,000 | ) | (20,975,000 | ) | (17,995,000 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 46,000 | 5,000 | 64,000 | 6,000 | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible debt | 6,036,000 | - | 2,874,000 | - | ||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes and Net Loss | $ | (3,547,000 | ) | $ | (9,215,000 | ) | $ | (18,037,000 | ) | $ | (17,989,000 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per share, basic | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.55 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 36,068,130 | 35,999,642 | 36,056,649 | 32,517,416 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss per share, diluted | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.55 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 56,544,698 | 35,999,642 | 36,056,649 | 32,517,416 |
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (18,037,000 | ) | $ | (17,989,000 | ) | ||
| Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 1,118,000 | 1,442,000 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 458,000 | 421,000 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of convertible debt | (2,874,000 | ) | - | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net | (10,295,000 | ) | 4,463,000 | |||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (29,630,000 | ) | (11,663,000 | ) | ||||
| Investing activities: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment, net | (2,232,000 | ) | (1,372,000 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,232,000 | ) | (1,372,000 | ) | ||||
| Financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt, net | 29,226,000 | - | ||||||
| Proceeds from sale of common shares, net of offering costs | - | 44,414,000 | ||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants and share-based options | - | 71,000 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 29,226,000 | 44,485,000 | ||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (2,636,000 | ) | 31,450,000 | |||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 20,812,000 | 11,488,000 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 18,176,000 | $ | 42,938,000 |
| Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12,456,000 | $ | 36,978,000 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 5,720,000 | 5,960,000 | ||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 18,176,000 | $ | 42,938,000 |