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Pharmaceuticals Reports fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provides business update
On Track to Start Oral Fadraciclib Phase 2 Proof of Concept in 1H 2024 -
Expect to Report Final Data from Fadraciclib 065-101 Dose Escalation -
Oral Plogosertib Preclinical Data Support Precision Medicine Strategy in ARID1A- and SMARCA-Mutated Cancers -
- Management to Host Conference
Call at 4:30 pm ET Today -
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ, March 19, 2024 - Cyclacel
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCC, NASDAQ: CYCCP; "Cyclacel" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing
innovative medicines based on cancer cell biology, today announced fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provided a
the recently announced precision medicine strategy for oral fadraciclib, our CDK2/9 inhibitor, we have determined the recommended
Phase 2 dose (RP2D) and are ready to start proof-of-concept studies," said Spiro Rombotis, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"We expect two key data readouts for fadraciclib this year. These include pharmacokinetic (PK), pharmacodynamic (PD), safety and
activity data from the dose escalation part of the 065-101 Phase 1/2 study. In addition, we expect to report initial clinical activity
from the Phase 2 proof of concept part, evaluating cohorts of patients selected for their mutational profile and/or Phase 1 activity in
various solid tumors and lymphoma. At the upcoming AACR Annual Meeting 2024, independent investigators will present preclinical proof-of-concept
data for fadraciclib further demonstrating fadraciclib's differentiated properties from other next generation CDK inhibitors."
"We have observed CDKN2A/CDKN2B alterations,
including loss of function, in multiple, pretreated patients with various cancers, including gynecological, hepatobiliary, lung, and pancreatic,
who benefitted from fadraciclib monotherapy. In addition, we have observed clinical activity in patients with T cell lymphoma, said Brian
Schwartz, M.D., interim Chief Medical Officer. "We expect to report final Phase 1 results including details on patient genomic profiles
at an upcoming medical conference. A precision medicine strategy is also emerging for plogosertib, our PLK1 inhibitor. Preclinical data
from independent groups have shown that certain ARID1A- and SMARCA-mutated cancers may benefit from treatment with plogosertib. Before
testing this hypothesis in our 140-101 dose escalation study, we plan to switch to a new oral formulation of plogosertib with improved
bioavailability. We are excited about the potential precision medicine strategies for both our clinical programs, with initial data from
the fadraciclib Phase 2 proof-of-concept study."
Key Highlights for 2024
As of December 31, 2023,
pro forma cash and cash equivalents totaled $6.3 million, including $2.9 million of United Kingdom research & development tax credits
which were received after the end of the year. Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, totaled $3.4 million, compared to $18.4
million as of December 31, 2022. Net cash used in operating activities was $16.1 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023
compared to $20.8 million for the same period of 2022. The Company estimates that its available cash, including
the United Kingdom research & development tax credit of $2.9 million, will fund currently planned
programs into the second quarter of 2024.
Research and development
(R&D) expenses were $3.5 million and $19.2 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $6.7 million
and $20.3 million for the same period in 2022. R&D expenses relating to fadraciclib were $2.7 million and $13.4 million for the three
months and year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $5.3 million and $14.0 million for the same period in 2022 due to decrease in
clinical trial costs offset by an increase in manufacturing and other non-clinical expenditures. R&D expenses related to plogosertib
were $0.7 million and $5.0 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $1.3 million and $5.5 million
for the same period in 2022 due to decrease in manufacturing and other non-clinical expenditures.
General and administrative
expenses for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, were $1.9 million and $6.7 million, compared to $2.1 million and $7.4
million for the same period of the previous year due to a decrease in professional fees.
Total other income, net,
for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, were an expense of $0.3 million and expense of $0.1 million, compared to an expense
of $0.2 million and income of $1.7 million for the same period of the previous year. The decrease of $1.8 million for the year ended December
31, 2023, is primarily related to royalty income received in the previous year.
United Kingdom research
& development tax credits for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 were $0.4 million and $3.0 million compared to $1.6
million and $4.7 million for the same period of the previous year and are directly correlated to qualifying research and development expenditure.
Net loss for the three months
and year ended December 31, 2023, was $5.3 million and $22.6 million (including stock based compensation expense of $0.3 million and $1.5
million respectively), compared to $7.4 million and $21.2 million (including stock based compensation expense of $0.3 million and $1.5
million respectively) for the same period in 2022.
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Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cyclacel is a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer medicines
based on cell cycle, transcriptional regulation and mitosis biology. The transcriptional regulation program is evaluating fadraciclib,
a CDK2/9 inhibitor, and the anti-mitotic program plogosertib, a PLK1 inhibitor, in patients with both solid tumors and hematological
malignancies. Cyclacel's strategy is to build a diversified biopharmaceutical business based on a pipeline of novel drug candidates
addressing oncology and hematology indications. For additional information, please visit www.cyclacel.com.
news release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to be materially
different from historical results or from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking
statements include statements regarding, among other things, the efficacy, safety and intended utilization of Cyclacel's product
candidates, the conduct and results of future clinical trials, plans regarding regulatory filings, future research and clinical trials
and plans regarding partnering activities. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include the risk that product candidates
that appeared promising in early research and clinical trials do not demonstrate safety and/or efficacy in larger-scale or later clinical
trials, trials may have difficulty enrolling, Cyclacel may not obtain approval to market its product candidates, the risks
associated with reliance on outside financing to meet capital requirements, the potential effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the risks
associated with reliance on collaborative partners for further clinical trials, development and commercialization of product candidates.
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| Company: | Paul McBarron, (908) 517-7330, pmcbarron@cyclacel.com |
| Investor Relations: | Grace Kim, ir@cyclacel.com |
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CYCLACEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (LOSS)
(In $000s, except share and per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
| Clinical trial supply | 31 | - | 420 | - | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 31 | - | 420 | - | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 3,518 | 6,702 | 19,155 | 20,274 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,873 | 2,143 | 6,718 | 7,382 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 5,391 | 8,845 | 25,873 | 27,656 | ||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (5,360 | ) | (8,845 | ) | (25,453 | ) | (27,656 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign exchange gains (losses) | (356 | ) | (281 | ) | (414 | ) | 233 | |||||||||
| Interest income | 23 | 122 | 266 | 210 | ||||||||||||
| Other income, net | - | 3 | 50 | 1,298 | ||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense), net | (333 | ) | (156 | ) | (98 | ) | 1,741 | |||||||||
| Loss before taxes | (5,693 | ) | (9,001 | ) | (25,551 | ) | (25,915 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax benefit | 422 | 1,581 | 2,996 | 4,717 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | (5,271 | ) | (7,420 | ) | (22,555 | ) | (21,198 | ) | ||||||||
| Dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred shares | (50 | ) | (50 | ) | (201 | ) | (201 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss applicable to common shareholders | $ | (5,321 | ) | $ | (7,470 | ) | $ | (22,756 | ) | $ | (21,399 | ) | ||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted (common shareholders) | $ | (6.23 | ) | $ | (8.94 | ) | $ | (26.75 | ) | $ | (28.70 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted (redeemable common shareholders) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (27.24 | ) | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 854,031 | 835,946 | 850,815 | 750,379 |
CYCLACEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In $000s, except share, per share, and liquidation
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,378 | $ | 18,345 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,066 | 6,066 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 7,444 | 24,411 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 9 | 32 | ||||||
| Right-of-use lease asset | 93 | 142 | ||||||
| Non-current deposits | 1,259 | 3,465 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 8,805 | $ | 28,050 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 3,543 | $ | 2,561 | ||||
| Accrued and other current liabilities | 4,618 | 4,950 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 8,161 | 7,511 | ||||||
| Lease liability | 37 | 106 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 8,198 | 7,617 | ||||||
| Redeemable common stock | - | 4,494 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 607 | 15,939 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 8,805 | $ | 28,050 |