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Jasper Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

Key Takeaway: Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. reported its third quarter 2023 financial results, highlighting FDA clearance for its investigational new drug application for briquilimab aimed at treating mast cell driven diseases. The company emphasized a robust balance sheet and productive leadership additions, positioning itself well for future clinical studies. However, Jasper reported a net loss of $17.5 million for the quarter, with operating expenses having risen compared to the previous year.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • FDA clearance of investigational new drug application for briquilimab.
  • Strong balance sheet supporting future development initiatives.
  • Demonstrated efficacy and safety profile in over 145 participants.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Net loss of $17.5 million for Q3 2023.
  • Total operating expenses increased significantly compared to Q2 2022.

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Jasper Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2023
Financial Results and Provides Business Update
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., November 9, 2023
- Jasper Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: JSPR) (Jasper), a biotechnology company focused on development of briquilimab, a novel antibody
therapy targeting c-Kit (CD117) in mast cell driven diseases such as chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and chronic inducible urticaria
(CIndU), as well as lower to intermediate risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) and novel stem cell transplant conditioning regimens,
today announced results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, and provided a business update.
"The third quarter was a highly productive
period for Jasper, punctuated in October by the announcement of FDA clearance of our investigational new drug (IND) application for a
Phase 1b/2a clinical study evaluating subcutaneous briquilimab in the treatment of CSU," said Ronald Martell, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Jasper. "This is a significant milestone for the Company, representing our first step in the clinical development
of briquilimab in mast cell driven diseases, and we look forward to dosing the first patient in our CSU study later this year. We also
continued to strengthen our board of directors and senior leadership team with multiple key additions during the period. With a strong
balance sheet, experienced team and robust development plans, we believe we are well-positioned to advance our briquilimab programs across
a range of indications going forward."
Recent Developments and Highlights
Q3 2023 Financial Results
Briquilimab (formerly JSP191) is a targeted aglycosylated
monoclonal antibody that blocks stem cell factor from binding to the cell-surface receptor c-Kit, also known as CD117, thereby inhibiting
signaling through the receptor. This inhibition disrupts the critical survival signal, leading to the depletion of the mast cells via
apoptosis which removes the underlying source of the inflammatory response in mast cell driven disease such as chronic urticaria. Jasper
intends to start clinical studies of briquilimab as a primary treatment in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria as well as in Chronic Inducible
Urticaria. Briquilimab is also currently in clinical studies as a treatment for patients with Low to Intermediate Risk myelodysplastic
syndromes (MDS) and as a conditioning agent for cell and gene therapies for rare diseases. To date, briquilimab has a demonstrated efficacy
and safety profile in more than 145 dosed participants and healthy volunteers, with clinical outcomes as a conditioning agent in severe
combined immunodeficiency (SCID), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), MDS, Fanconi anemia (FA), and sickle cell disease (SCD).
Jasper is a clinical-stage biotechnology company
developing briquilimab, a monoclonal antibody targeting c-Kit (CD117) as a therapeutic for chronic mast and stem cell diseases such as
chronic urticaria and lower to intermediate risk MDS and as a conditioning agent for stem cell transplants for rare diseases such as SCD,
FA and SCID. To date, briquilimab has a demonstrated efficacy and safety profile in more than 145 dosed participants and healthy volunteers,
with clinical outcomes as a conditioning agent in SCID, AML, MDS, FA, and SCD. For more information, please visit us at www.jaspertherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements included in this press release
that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are sometimes accompanied by words such as "believe,"
"may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend,"
"expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem,"
"seek," "future," "outlook" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends
or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding
briquilimab's potential, including with respect to its potential in mast cell driven diseases such as CSU, CIndU and LR-MDS, as
well as novel stem cell transplant conditioning regimens; Jasper's expectations regarding its Phase 1b/2a study of subcutaneous
briquilimab in CSU, including the expected timing of dosing of the first patient, the number of patients to be dosed, the cohorts, the
site locations, expected enrollment and expected timing for reporting interim data; and Jasper's expectations regarding the advancement
of its briquilimab programs across a range of indications. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified
in this press release, and on the current expectations of Jasper and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking
statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by an investor as,
a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond
the control of Jasper. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including general economic,
political and business conditions; the risk that the potential product candidates that Jasper develops may not progress through clinical
development or receive required regulatory approvals within expected timelines or at all; the risk that clinical trials may not confirm
any safety, potency or other product characteristics described or assumed in this press release; the risk that Jasper will be unable to
successfully market or gain market acceptance of its product candidates; the risk that prior study results may not be replicated; the
risk that Jasper's product candidates may not be beneficial to patients or successfully commercialized; patients' willingness
to try new therapies and the willingness of physicians to prescribe these therapies; the effects of competition on Jasper's business;
the risk that third parties on which Jasper depends for laboratory, clinical development, manufacturing and other critical services will
fail to perform satisfactorily; the risk that Jasper's business, operations, clinical development plans and timelines, and supply
chain could be adversely affected by the effects of health epidemics; the risk that Jasper will be unable to obtain and maintain sufficient
intellectual property protection for its investigational products or will infringe the intellectual property protection of others; and
other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in Jasper's filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If any of these risks materialize or Jasper's
assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. While
Jasper may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Jasper specifically disclaims any obligation
to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Jasper's assessments of any date subsequent
to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
John Mullaly (investors)
Alex Gray (investors)
Lauren Barbiero (media)
JASPER THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
(in thousands, except share and per share
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Operating expenses
Research and development (1) $ 14,848 $ 9,022 $ 37,950 $ 25,345
General and administrative (1) 4,514 3,686 13,186 12,104
Total operating expenses 19,362 12,708 51,136 37,449
Loss from operations (19,362 ) (12,708 ) (51,136 ) (37,449 )
Interest income 1,433 259 3,965 353
Change in fair value of earnout liability 334 422 (10 ) 5,640
Change in fair value of common stock warrant liability - 155 (575 ) 7,050
Other income (expense), net 51 9 (128 ) (68 )
Total other income, net 1,818 845 3,252 12,975
Net loss and comprehensive loss $ (17,544 ) $ (11,863 ) $ (47,884 ) $ (24,474 )
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (0.16 ) $ (0.32 ) $ (0.47 ) $ (0.67 )
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted 109,720,741 36,565,650 102,351,140 36,425,000
(1) Amounts include non-cash stock based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Research and development $ 381 $ 169 $ 1,340 $ 976
General and administrative 1,014 475 2,713 1,511
Total $ 1,395 $ 644 $ 4,053 $ 2,487
JASPER THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 103,867 $ 38,250
Other receivables - 663
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,351 2,818
Total current assets 105,218 41,731
Property and equipment, net 2,780 3,568
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,579 1,886
Restricted cash 417 417
Other non-current assets 411 759
Total assets $ 110,405 $ 48,361
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,256 $ 1,768
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 945 865
Current portion of earnout liability 28 -
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 7,677 4,432
Total current liabilities 11,906 7,065
Non-current portion of operating lease liabilities 2,069 2,786
Common stock warrant liability - 150
Non-current portion of earnout liability - 18
Other non-current liabilities 2,297 2,353
Total liabilities 16,272 12,372
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock - -
Common stock 11 4
Additional paid-in capital 247,141 141,120
Accumulated deficit (153,019 ) (105,135 )
Total stockholders' equity 94,133 35,989
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 110,405 $ 48,361

Frequently Asked Questions

What is briquilimab used to treat?

Briquilimab targets c-Kit to treat chronic spontaneous urticaria and myelodysplastic syndromes.

When was FDA clearance for briquilimab announced?

FDA clearance for briquilimab's Phase 1b/2a study was announced in October 2023.

What is the status of briquilimab clinical trials?

Briquilimab has shown safety and efficacy in over 145 participants in various trials.

How did Jasper perform financially in Q3 2023?

Jasper reported a net loss of $17.5 million for the third quarter of 2023.

What are the future plans for briquilimab?

Jasper plans to advance briquilimab programs across diverse indications going forward.

Last updated: Nov 9, 2023