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DBV Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
DBV closes Q3 2024 with a cash balance of $46.4 million; cash runway into Q1 2025
DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV ISIN: FR0010417345 Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT CUSIP: 23306J200), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical
company, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024. The quarterly and nine months financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on November 6, 2024.
Financial Highlights for the third quarter Ended September 30, 2024
The Company s interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, are prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ( U.S. GAAP ).
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to $46.4 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $141.4 million as of December 31, 2023, a net
decrease of $95.0 million. This decrease includes $92.2 million in operating activities, mainly in external clinical trial related expenses, notably progress on patient enrollment in VITESSE Phase 3 clinical trial, as well as Regulatory
and Manufacturing activities to support ongoing clinical trials.
The Company has incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since
inception. As of the date of the filling, DBV s available cash and cash equivalents will not be sufficient to support our operating plan for at least the next 12 months. As such, there is substantial doubt regarding its ability to continue as a
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.
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 or fluctuations of the global financial markets due to various factors outside the Company s control. 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.
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | |||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 141.4 | 209.2 | ||||||
| Net cash flow used in operating activities | (92.2 | ) | (66.0 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flow provided by / (used in) investing activities | (1.5 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flow provided by / (used in) financing activities | (0.1 | ) | 7.0 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents | (1.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period | 46.4 | 149.1 |
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.
Until the end of 2023, our operating income was composed of both the French Research Tax Credit scheme (Cr dit d Imp t
Recherche, or CIR ) and the revenue recognized under the Collaboration Agreement with NESTEC. Following the termination of the Collaboration Agreement on October 30, 2023, our operating income is now exclusively generated by the
French Research Tax Credit.
Operating income amounted to $3.6 million for the 9 months ended September 30, 2024, compared with
$6.9 million for the same period in 2023. This decrease by $3.2 million is composed of (1) $1.9 million following the termination of the Collaboration Agreement with NESTEC, and (2) a lower Research Tax Credit entitlement as a
greater proportion of studies activities are carried out in North America by $1.3 million
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | ||||||||||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | three months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Research tax credits | 3.6 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
| Other operating income | 1.9 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 3.6 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
Operating expenses amounted to $96.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $71.4 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2023, an increase by $25.0 million. This increase is primarily driven by Research & Development for $23.0 million resulting from (1) patient enrollment in VITESSE Phase 3 clinical trial,
(2) preparatory activities for the COMFORT studies in anticipation of initiation after FDA alignment, (3) Regulatory and Manufacturing activities to support ongoing clinical trials.
General and Administrative expenses increased by $1.4 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2024, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023, mainly due to one-time costs associated with (1) office moves in France and the U.S., (2) financing activities and
(3) trademark and patent activities.
| In millions of USD (unaudited) | U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | ||||||||||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | three months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Research & Development | (70.4 | ) | (47.4 | ) | (23.7 | ) | (13.8 | ) | ||||||||
| Sales & Marketing | (2.3 | ) | (1.6 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (0.7 | ) | ||||||||
| General & Administrative | (23.7 | ) | (22.3 | ) | (7.2 | ) | (6.2 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | (96.4 | ) | (71.4 | ) | (31.4 | ) | (20.6 | ) |
Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share
The Company recorded a net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, of $90.9 million, compared to a net loss of $61.5 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2023.
On a per share basis, net loss (based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding over the period) was
$(0.95) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
| U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | |||||||||||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | three months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Net income / (loss) (in millions of USD) | (90.9 | ) | (61.5 | ) | (30.4 | ) | (16.7 | ) | ||||||||
| Basic / diluted net income / (loss) per share (USD/share) | (0.95 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (unaudited)
| In millions of USD | U.S. GAAP | |||||||
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
| Assets | 93.1 | 183.0 | ||||||
| of which cash & cash equivalents | 46.4 | 141.4 | ||||||
| Liabilities | 39.0 | 42.8 | ||||||
| Shareholders equity | 54.0 | 140.2 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)
| In millions of USD | U.S. GAAP | U.S. GAAP | ||||||||||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | three months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||
| Operating income | 3.6 | 6.9 | 1.1 | 2.4 | ||||||||||||
| Research & Development | (70.4 | ) | (47.4 | ) | (23.7 | ) | (13.8 | ) | ||||||||
| Sales & Marketing | (2.3 | ) | (1.6 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (0.7 | ) | ||||||||
| General & Administrative | (23.7 | ) | (22.3 | ) | (7.2 | ) | (6.2 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | (96.4 | ) | (71.4 | ) | (31.4 | ) | (20.6 | ) | ||||||||
| Financial income/(expenses) | 1.9 | 3.0 | (0.1 | ) | 1.5 | |||||||||||
| Income tax | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | (90.9 | ) | (61.5 | ) | (30.4 | ) | (16.7 | ) | ||||||||
| Basic/diluted net loss per share attributable to shareholders | (0.95 | ) | (0.65 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
| In millions of USD | U.S. GAAP | |||||||
| nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in operating activities | (92.2 | ) | (66.0 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in investing activities | (1.5 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||
| Net cash flows provided / (used) in financing activities | (0.1 | ) | 7.0 | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents (U.S. GAAP presentation) | (1.1 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||
| Net increase / (decrease) in cash & cash equivalents | (94.9 | ) | (60.1 | ) | ||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | 141.4 | 209.2 | ||||||
| Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the period | 46.4 | 149.1 |
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 CUSIP: 23306J200).
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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 guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. At this stage, DBV s product candidates have not been authorized for sale in any country. Among the factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated generally with research and development, clinical trials and related regulatory reviews and approvals, and DBV s ability to
successfully execute on its budget discipline measures. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements in this press release can
be found in DBV s regulatory filings with the French Autorit des March s Financiers ( AMF ), DBV s filings and reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ), including in DBV s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024, and future filings and reports made with the AMF and SEC by DBV. Existing and prospective
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and estimates, which speak only as of the date hereof. Other than as required by applicable law, DBV Technologies undertakes no obligation to update or revise
the information contained in this Press Release.
Viaskin is a registered trademark and EPIT is a trademark of DBV Technologies.