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DBV Technologies Provides Updates on the Viaskin Peanut Program in Children and
Toddlers and Reports Second Quarter and Half-Year 2024 Financial Results
DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV ISIN: FR0010417345
Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today shared an update on the Phase 3 study, VITESSE (Viaskin Peanut Immunotherapy Trial to Evaluate
Safety, Simplicity and Efficacy), using the modified Viaskin Peanut Patch, in children ages 4 7 years old with peanut allergy. The Company also provided a status update on the COMFORT
(Characterization of the Optimal Management of FOod allergy Relief and Treatment) Toddlers supplemental safety study in 1 3-year-olds with peanut allergy. DBV
reported financial results for the second quarter and the first half of 2024. The quarterly and half-year financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on July 30, 2024.
DBV Technologies reports that enrollment for the VITESSE Phase 3 pivotal study in children 4 - 7-year-olds with a
peanut allergy continues to be on track to screen the last subject by the end of Q3 2024. VITESSE is a trial evaluating efficacy and safety of the modified Viaskin Peanut patch in approximately 600 subjects (randomized 2:1) with 86
participating sites in US, Canada, Europe, UK and Australia.
We are pleased that sites in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK are working hard to
continue screening and enrolling subjects so that we are on-track to reach our goal of the last subject into VITESSE by the end of Q3 2024, said Pharis Mohideen, M.D. Chief Medical Officer at DBV
Technologies. We are seeing great momentum via our engagements at medical conferences and through our outreach efforts via the patient advocacy community and with study investigators. I look forward to the completion of study
recruitment in the months to come.
DBV Technologies and the FDA have been engaged in ongoing dialogue since May 2023 on the COMFORT Toddlers supplemental safety study in 1 3-year-olds with a peanut allergy. The study protocol was submitted on November 9, 2023, with comments provided by FDA on March 11, 2024. Since March, much of the dialogue between DBV and FDA regarding the
COMFORT Toddlers supplemental study has focused on patch wear-time experience, including how prescribers would advise parents and caregivers to manage day-to-day
variability in patch wear time.
In this context, DBV proposed an approach, informed by the EPITOPE efficacy data, that focuses on the user
experience during the first 90-days of treatment. DBV submitted to the FDA draft labeling for Section 2 Dosing and Administration, for a potential Viaskin Peanut Prescribing Information (PI), along
with comprehensive supportive data and analyses. Within the first 90-days of treatment (excluding the lead-in dosing period) it is possible to identify those patients
who are very likely to have a robust clinical efficacy response based on patch wear time experience (i.e., Label-in patients). The proposed PI recommends continuation of treatment for these
patients. With the same 90-day approach, patients less likely to have a robust clinical efficacy response, identified by their patch wear-time experience, would be identified as
Label-out patients. In these instances, the PI would recommend a shared decision-making process, between the health care provider and the parent or caregiver, to determine whether treatment should
Importantly, the data shows that the Label-in and Label-out populations have similar immunological characteristics at baseline and have a similar safety profile while on treatment. However, there is clearly a difference in immune physiology (i.e., local
application site sensitivity to the allergen, peanut protein) which impacts an individual patient s wear time experience.
DBV is and always has been dedicated to families in the food allergy community our future
patients are our top priority, said Daniel Tasse, Chief Executive Officer of DBV Technologies. We have offered a robust proposal to the FDA with the goal of expediting and finalizing a path forward for Viaskin Peanut in 1 3-year-olds. We believe the proposed labeling solution, which identifies patients to label-in and label-out of treatment with
the Viaskin Peanut patch, will provide data-driven instructions to prescribers, and thus optimize Viaskin Peanut treatment for toddlers suffering from peanut allergy.
On April 29th, the FDA Office of Vaccine Research and Review stated that non-COVID
related backlogs were behind them, that the Division was caught-up, allowing more time for interactions with sponsors. We have indeed seen more engagement from FDA, particularly on CMC and our clinical
program. DBV looks forward to continued dialogue with FDA in advancing a regulatory pathway for Viaskin Peanut in 1 3-year-olds.
DBV is currently awaiting FDA s response to the proposed labeling approach which was submitted on June 28th.
DBV will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Tuesday, July 30th, at 5:30 p.m. ET to
review its second quarter 2024 financial results and provide a business update.
Participants may access this call via the below teleconferencing
numbers and asking to join the DBV Technologies call:
United States: +1-877-346-6112
International: +1-848-280-6350
A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investors & Media
section of the Company s website: https://www.dbv-technologies.com/investor-relations/. A
replay of the presentation will also be available on DBV s website after the event.
Financial Highlights for the second quarter
The Company s interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024,
are prepared in accordance with accounting principles in the U.S. ( U.S. GAAP ).
Cash and Cash Equivalents
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | IFRS | ||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 141.4 | 209.2 | 141.4 | 209.2 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flow used in operating activities | (69.8) | (46.4) | (68.7) | (45.4) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flow provided by / (used in) investing activities | (1.4) | (0.3) | (1.4) | (0.3) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash flow provided by / (used in) financing activities | (0.1) | 7.8 | (1.2) | 6.8 | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents | (3.9) | 3.7 | (3.9) | 3.7 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period | 66.2 | 174.0 | 66.2 | 174.0 |
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $66.2 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $141.4 million as of
December 31, 2023, a net decrease by $75.2 million including $69.8 million of net cash flow used in operating activities, mainly external clinical-related expenses notably progress on patient enrollment in the VITESSE Phase 3 clinical
The Company has incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception. As of July 30th, DBV s available cash and cash equivalents are not projected to be sufficient to support the Company s operating plan for at least the next 12 months. As such, there is substantial doubt
regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
Based on its current operations, plans and assumptions, the Company expects that its balance
of cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund its operations into Q1 2025 due to the implementation of cost-savings measures.
The Company intends to seek additional capital as it continues research and development efforts and
prepares for the launch of Viaskin Peanut, if approved.
The Company cannot guarantee that it will be able to obtain the necessary financing to meet
its needs or to obtain funds at attractive terms and conditions, including as a result of disruptions to the global financial markets due to any future pandemics, epidemics or global health crises and conflict in Ukraine or other global political or
military crises. A severe or prolonged economic downturn could result in a variety of risks to the Company, including reduced ability to raise additional capital when needed or on acceptable terms, if at all.
If the Company is not successful in its financing objectives, the Company could have to scale back its operations, notably by delaying or reducing the
scope of its research and development efforts or obtain financing through arrangements with collaborators or others that may require the Company to relinquish rights to its product candidates that the Company might otherwise seek to develop or
commercialize independently.
This interim condensed financial information does not include any adjustments to the carrying amounts and
classification of assets, liabilities, and reported expenses that may be necessary if the Company was unable to continue as a going concern.
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | three months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research tax credits | 2.6 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating income | 0.7 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 2.6 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
Operating income amounted to $2.6 million for the 6 months ended June 30, 2024, compared with
$4.5 million for the same period in 2023. This decrease by $1.9 million is mostly due to a lower Research Tax credit entitlement as a greater proportion of studies activities are carried out in North America.
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | three months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research & Development | (46.8 | ) | (33.7 | ) | (25.4 | ) | (17.6 | ) | (46.7 | ) | (33.6 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Sales & Marketing | (1.7 | ) | (0.9 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (0.9 | ) | ||||||||||||
| General & Administrative | (16.4 | ) | (16.1 | ) | (8.6 | ) | (9.2 | ) | (16.5 | ) | (16.2 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (65.0 | ) | (50.7 | ) | (35.0 | ) | (27.4 | ) | (64.9 | ) | (50.7 | ) |
Operating expenses amounted to $65.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared
with $50.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase by $14.3 million driven primarily by Research & Development resulting from both patient enrollment in VITESSE Phase 3 clinical trial and preparatory
activities for the COMFORT studies in anticipation of initiation after FDA alignment.
Employee-related costs increased overall by $3.1 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023, as the Company expanded headcount by 24 to support clinical, regulatory and quality activities in preparation for BLA submission.
General and Administrative expenses increased slightly during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the six months ended June 30,
2023, due to the optimization and rationalization of external professional services.
Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share
| U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | three months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income / (loss) (in millions of USD) | (60.5 | ) | (44.8 | ) | (33.1 | ) | (24.2 | ) | (60.6 | ) | (44.9 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Basic / diluted net income / (loss) per share (USD/share) | (0.63 | ) | (0.48 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.48 | ) |
The Company recorded a net loss for the first six months ended June 30, 2024, of $60.5 million, compared to a
net loss of $44.8 million for the first six months ended June 30, 2023.
On a per share basis, net loss (based on the weighted average
number of shares outstanding over the period) was $(0.63) for the first six months ended June 30, 2024.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
| U.S. GAAP | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In millions of USD | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | June 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | 114.2 | 183.0 | 114.2 | 183.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| of which cash & cash equivalents | 66.2 | 141.4 | 66.2 | 141.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | 35.1 | 42.8 | 35.0 | 42.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shareholders equity | 79.1 | 140.2 | 79.2 | 140.3 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
| U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | IFRS | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | three months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| In millions of USD | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | 2.6 | 4.5 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 4.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Research & Development | (46.8) | (33.7) | (25.4) | (17.6) | (46.7) | (33.6) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sales & Marketing | (1.7) | (0.9) | (1.0) | (0.5) | (1.7) | (0.9) | ||||||||||||||||||
| General & Administrative | (16.4) | (16.1) | (8.6) | (9.2) | (16.5) | (16.2) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | (65.0) | (50.7) | (35.0) | (27.4) | (64.9) | (50.7) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Financial income/(expenses) | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | (60.5) | (44.8) | (33.1) | (24.2) | (60.6) | (44.9) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic/diluted net loss per share attributable to shareholders | (0.63) | (0.48) | (0.34) | (0.26) | (0.63) | (0.48) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| U.S. GAAP | IFRS | |||||||||||||||||||
| six months ended June 30, | six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
| In millions of USD | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in operating activities | (69.8) | (46.4) | (68.7) | (45.4) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in investing activities | (1.4) | (0.3) | (1.4) | (0.3) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in financing activities | (0.1) | 7.8 | (1.2) | 6.8 | ||||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents (U.S. GAAP presentation) | (3.9) | 3.7 | (3.9) | 3.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents | (75.2) | (35.2) | (71.3) | (38.9) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 141.4 | 209.2 | 141.4 | 209.2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period | 66.2 | 174.0 | 66.2 | 174.0 |
About DBV Technologies
DBV Technologies is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing treatment options for food allergies and other immunologic conditions with
significant unmet medical need. DBV is currently focused on investigating the use of its proprietary technology platform, Viaskin, to address food allergies, which are caused by a hypersensitive immune reaction and characterized by a range of
symptoms varying in severity from mild to life-threatening anaphylaxis. Millions of people live with food allergies, including young children. Through epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT ), the
Viaskin platform is designed to introduce microgram amounts of a biologically active compound to the immune system through intact skin. EPIT is a new class of non-invasive treatment that seeks to modify an
individual s underlying allergy by re-educating the immune system to become desensitized to allergen by leveraging the skin s immune tolerizing properties. DBV is committed to transforming the care
of food allergic people. The Company s food allergy programs include ongoing clinical trials of Viaskin Peanut in peanut allergic toddlers (1 through 3 years of age) and children (4 through 7 years of age).
DBV Technologies is headquartered in Ch tillon, France, with North American operations in Warren, NJ. The Company s ordinary shares are
traded on segment B of Euronext Paris (Ticker: DBV, ISIN code: FR0010417345) and the Company s ADSs (each representing one ordinary share) are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Select Market (Ticker: DBVT).
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements and estimates, including statements regarding DBV s financial condition, forecast of its
cash runway, the therapeutic potential of Viaskin Peanut patch and EPIT , designs of DBV s anticipated clinical trials, DBV s planned regulatory and clinical efforts including
timing and results of communications with regulatory agencies, the ability of any of DBV s product candidates, if approved, to improve the lives of patients with food allergies. These forward-looking statements and estimates are not promises or