Full Press Release Details
Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
KOL Webinar Scheduled for May 12th to Discuss BX004 in Cystic Fibrosis
Accepted to Conduct Clinical Testing of BX005 for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Runway Through Multiple Data Readouts
Will Host a Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 am ET
Conn. and NESS ZIONA, Israel - May 11, 2022 - BiomX Inc. (NYSE American: PHGE) ("BiomX"
or the "Company"), a clinical-stage microbiome company advancing novel natural and engineered phage therapies that target
specific pathogenic bacteria, today reported financial results, and provided a business update for the first quarter ended March 31,
are continuing to make progress with our pipeline. In our cystic fibrosis ("CF") program, we are working actively to enroll
patients in our Phase 1b/2a trial and continue to expect initial data from the first part of the trial in the third quarter of 2022",
said Jonathan Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of BiomX. "We are also proud to have the support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
for the CF program through its recent equity investment in BiomX. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues to play an instrumental role
in bringing life-saving medicines to CF patients, and we appreciate their support for our program.
am also pleased to announce the clearance of an investigational new drug application ("IND") for BX005 for the treatment
of atopic dermatitis ("AD"). Supported by Maruho Co. Ltd., we are developing the topical phage cocktail, BX005, to address
disease pathology in the AD patient population by targeting Staphylococcus aureus, a bacteria thought to promote and exacerbate
inflammation in AD skin. As we look forward to providing updates from our CF and AD programs later this year, we continue to have sufficient
cash runway through multiple clinical readouts.
also looking forward to our upcoming KOL Webinar on May 12th, which will feature perspectives from leading CF experts on the
current treatment landscape and the unmet medical need for patients with chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory infections."
CORPORATE HIGHLIGHTS
Bowel Disease ("IBD") and Colorectal Cancer Programs ("CRC")
Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Call and Webcast Information
management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 am ET to report financial results and business updates for the first
quarter ended March 31, 2022. To participate in the conference, please dial 1-877-407-0724 (U.S.) or 1-201-389-0898 (International).
A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the Investors section of the Company's website at www.biomx.com.
is a clinical-stage microbiome company developing both natural and engineered phage cocktails designed to target and destroy bacteria
in the treatment of chronic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, atopic dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, primary sclerosing cholangitis,
and colorectal cancer. BiomX discovers and validates proprietary bacterial targets and customizes phage compositions against these targets.
information is available at www.biomx.com, the content of which does not form a part of this press release.
press release contains express or implied "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor"
provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as:
"target," "believe," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "estimate,"
"would," "positioned," "future," and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events
or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. For example, when BiomX discusses future updates on its CF, AD and other
programs, its expectations regarding the timing and design of its pre-clinical and clinical trials and reporting the results thereof,
the potential safety, tolerability and potential treatment effect of its product candidates, the potential to achieve the applicable
clinical milestones required to receive an additional $2 million investment from CFF and additional tranches under its venture debt facility,
and its cash runway, capitalization and financial condition, BiomX is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on BiomX management's current beliefs,
expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks
and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of BiomX control. Actual results and outcomes
may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, investors should not rely on any of these forward-looking
statements and should review the risks and uncertainties described under the caption "Risk Factors" in BiomX's Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 30, 2022 and additional disclosures
BiomX makes in its other filings with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements
are made as of the date of this press release, and except as provided by law BiomX expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking
to update forward-looking statements.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(USD in thousands, except share and per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | |||||||
| Research and development ("R&D") expenses, net | 4,929 | 5,670 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 380 | 379 | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 2,477 | 2,493 | ||||||
| Operating loss | 7,786 | 8,542 | ||||||
| Interest expenses | 461 | - | ||||||
| Finance income, net | (87 | ) | (143 | ) | ||||
| Loss before tax | 8,160 | 8,399 | ||||||
| Tax expenses | 9 | 3 | ||||||
| Net loss | 8,169 | 8,402 | ||||||
| Basic and diluted loss per share of Common Stock | 0.27 | 0.35 | ||||||
| Weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, basic and diluted | 29,754,240 | 23,944,573 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
in thousands, except share and per share data)
| As of | ||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 44,755 | 62,099 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 990 | 996 | ||||||
| Short-term deposits | 10,000 | - | ||||||
| Other current assets | 2,360 | 3,543 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 58,105 | 66,638 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 5,462 | 5,694 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 1,139 | 1,519 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 4,038 | 4,139 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 10,639 | 11,352 | ||||||
| 68,744 | 77,990 |
| As of | ||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Trade account payables | 1,395 | 2,795 | ||||||
| Other account payables | 5,245 | 5,453 | ||||||
| Contract liability | 1,976 | 1,976 | ||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 790 | 819 | ||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 439 | - | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 9,845 | 11,043 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities | ||||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 14,096 | 14,410 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 4,570 | 4,787 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 215 | 215 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 18,881 | 19,412 | ||||||
| Commitments and Collaborations | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; Authorized - 1,000,000 shares as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. No shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. | - | - | ||||||
| Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; Authorized - 60,000,000 shares as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. Issued - 29,780,409 shares as of March 31, 2022 and 29,753,238 shares as of December 31, 2021. Outstanding - 29,774,709 shares as of March 31, 2022 and 29,747,538 shares as of December 31, 2021. | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Additional paid in capital | 156,669 | 156,017 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (116,653 | ) | (108,484 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 40,018 | 47,535 | ||||||
| 68,744 | 77,990 |
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