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Gossamer Bio Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update - $327 Million in Cash, Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities, as of

Key Takeaway: Gossamer Bio (Nasdaq: GOSS) announced its third-quarter 2024 financial results, reporting a cash reserve of $327 million, which will support operations into 2027. The CEO indicated that 2025 would be pivotal, with expectations for key Phase 3 trial results for seralutinib in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and the start of a Phase 3 study in pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD). Despite a continued net loss of $30.8 million, the company showed progress with revenues from collaborations increasing to $9.5 million, up from zero in the prior year.
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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Gossamer Bio reported a cash balance of $327 million, ensuring funding into 2027.
  • Anticipation of important Phase 3 trial results for seralutinib in PAH and the initiation of PH-ILD study.
  • Reduction in net loss from the previous year, indicating improved financial health.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Net loss of $30.8 million for the quarter, though reduced from $40 million in the same period last year.
  • Ongoing dependence on third-party collaborations for revenue generation.

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Full Press Release Details

Gossamer Bio Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
- $327 Million in Cash, Cash Equivalents Marketable Securities, as of September 30, 2024 -
SAN DIEGO-(BUSINESS WIRE)- November 7, 2024 - Gossamer Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq GOSS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of seralutinib for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 and provided a business update.
"Looking forward, we expect 2025 to be an exceptionally important year for Gossamer, as we both anticipate Phase 3 PROSERA Study results in PAH and commence our PH-ILD Phase 3 study," said Faheem Hasnain, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Gossamer Bio.
"Proper clinical trial execution right now, including enrolling the targeted PAH patients, not only greatly increases the probability of a successful trial, but it also lays the groundwork for what we see as a potential blockbuster pulmonary hypertension franchise. To that end, as we come into the home stretch for 2024, our team remains hard at work, diligently focused on completing PROSERA Study enrollment and designing the registrational Phase 3 PH-ILD clinical trial."
Seralutinib (GB002) Inhaled PDGFR, CSF1R and c-KIT Inhibitor for PAH and PH-ILD
Enrollment is ongoing in the PROSERA Study, a global registrational Phase 3 clinical trial in patients with WHO Functional Class II and III PAH. The primary endpoint is change in six-minute walk distance (6MWD) from baseline at week 24. Topline results from the PROSERA Study are expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
In mid-2025, after engaging and discussing with global regulatory authorities, we expect to commence a global registrational Phase 3 clinical trial of seralutinib for the treatment of patients with PH-ILD.
Financial Results for Quarter Ended September 30, 2024
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of September 30, 2024, were $327.0 million. The Company expects the combination of current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund its operating and capital expenditures into the first half of 2027.
Revenue from Sale of Licenses and from Contracts with Collaborators For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, revenue from contracts with collaborators was $9.5 million. Our revenue consists of ongoing payments for research and development services related to the collaboration with Chiesi.
Research and Development (R D) Expenses For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, R D expenses were $34.9 million, compared to $31.2 million for the same period in 2023.
General and Administrative (G A) Expenses For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, G A expenses were $8.5 million, compared to $9.3 million for the same period in 2023.
Net Loss Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $30.8 million, or $0.14 basic net loss per share, compared to a net loss of $40.0 million, or $0.21 basic net loss per share, for the same period in 2023.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of seralutinib for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. Its goal is to be an industry leader in, and to enhance the lives of patients living with, pulmonary hypertension.
Forward-Looking Statements
Gossamer cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the development and market potential of seralutinib the anticipated timing of commencing a Phase 3 registrational study in PH-ILD the anticipated timing of a data readout from our Phase 3 PROSERA Study and the expected timeframe for funding our operating plan with current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Gossamer that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Gossamer's business, including, without limitation potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials disruption to our operations from the COVID-19 pandemic, including clinical trial delays the Company's dependence on third parties in connection with product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing the results of preclinical studies and early clinical trials are not necessarily predictive of future results the success of Gossamer's clinical trials and preclinical studies for seralutinib regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of seralutinib that may limit their development, regulatory approval and or commercialization, or may result in clinical holds, recalls or product liability claims Gossamer's ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection for seralutinib Gossamer's ability to comply with its obligations in collaboration agreements with third parties, including Chiesi, or the agreements under which it licenses intellectual property rights from third parties unstable market and economic conditions and adverse developments with respect to financial institutions and associated liquidity risk may adversely affect our business and financial condition and the broader economy and biotechnology industry Gossamer may use its capital resources sooner than it expects and other risks described in the Company's prior press releases and the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Gossamer undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Gossamer Bio Statement of Operations
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenue
Revenue from sale of licenses $ - $ - $ 88,751 $ -
Revenue from contracts with collaborators 9,480 - 16,571 -
Total revenue 9,480 - 105,322 -
Operating expenses
Research and development 34,897 31,200 102,375 105,334
General and administrative 8,502 9,290 26,738 29,398
Total operating expenses 43,399 40,490 129,113 134,732
Loss from operations (33,919) (40,490) (23,791) (134,732)
Other income (expense)
Interest income 430 405 2,523 1,687
Interest expense (2,734) (3,343) (8,779) (10,272)
Other income, net 4,288 3,420 9,851 11,648
Total other income, net 1,984 482 3,595 3,063
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (31,935) (40,008) (20,196) (131,669)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,132) - 3,303 -
Net loss $ (30,803) $ (40,008) $ (23,499) $ (131,669)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.14) $ (0.21) $ (0.10) $ (1.03)
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted 226,346,058 192,883,209 226,101,727 128,092,499
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
BALANCE SHEET DATA September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(unaudited)
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities $ 327,034 $ 296,425
Working capital 293,183 254,921
Total assets 350,879 311,916
Total liabilities 296,743 249,147
Accumulated deficit (1,235,539) (1,212,040)
Total stockholders' equity 54,136 62,769
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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Gossamer Bio's cash reserves as of Q3 2024?

$327 million in cash and marketable securities.

What is the primary endpoint of the PROSERA Study?

The primary endpoint is the change in 6MWD at week 24.

What was Gossamer Bio's net loss for Q3 2024?

The net loss was $30.8 million or $0.14 per share.

When does Gossamer expect Phase 3 study results?

Topline results are expected in Q4 2025.

What are the R&D expenses for Q3 2024?

R&D expenses totaled $34.9 million.

Last updated: Nov 7, 2024