Adicet Bio Inc (ACET) Reports Q4 and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
Net Loss: Q4 net loss narrowed to $29.5 million from $29.9 million YOY; full-year net loss widened to $142.7 million from $69.8 million YOY.
R&D Expenses: Q4 R&D expenses slightly decreased to $24.8 million; full-year expenses increased significantly to $106.0 million from $71.2 million YOY.
G&A Expenses: Q4 G&A expenses rose marginally to $6.8 million; full-year expenses remained stable at $26.5 million.
Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were $159.7 million, down from $257.7 million at the end of 2022.
Extended Cash Runway: Projected cash runway extended into the second half of 2026 following successful capital raises.
On March 19, 2024, Adicet Bio Inc (NASDAQ:ACET) released its 8-K filing, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2023. Adicet Bio Inc, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is at the forefront of developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases, with its lead product candidate, ADI-001, showing promise in the treatment of autoimmune diseases and relapsed or refractory aggressive B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Financial Performance and Operational Highlights
Adicet Bio Inc reported a net loss of $29.5 million, or $0.69 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, which is a slight improvement from the net loss of $29.9 million, or $0.72 per share, in the same period of the previous year. For the full year, the net loss significantly increased to $142.7 million, or $3.31 per share, from $69.8 million, or $1.70 per share, in 2022. The increase in the annual net loss was primarily due to a rise in R&D expenses, which reached $106.0 million, compared to $71.2 million in the previous year, reflecting the company's investment in advancing its product candidates.
Despite the increased net loss, Adicet Bio Inc has successfully extended its projected cash runway into the second half of 2026, thanks to a successful capital raise of $91.8 million in net proceeds from an underwritten public offering and an additional $19.3 million in net proceeds from its at-the-market (ATM) program. The company's cash and cash equivalents stood at $159.7 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $257.7 million at the end of 2022.
Research and Development Progress
Adicet Bio Inc's R&D expenses for the fourth quarter were slightly reduced to $24.8 million from $25.0 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The decrease was primarily due to lower expenses related to contract development manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), contract research organizations (CROs), and consultant costs for ADI-001. However, this was partially offset by increased payroll and personnel expenses, lab expenses, and facility and other expenses.
The company's G&A expenses for the fourth quarter increased marginally to $6.8 million from $6.6 million in the same period in 2022. This was mainly due to higher payroll and personnel expenses, which were slightly offset by decreased professional fees and facility and other expenses.
Operational Developments and Future Outlook
Adicet Bio Inc has made significant progress in its clinical pipeline, with the FDA clearing the IND application for ADI-001 in lupus nephritis and plans to initiate a Phase 1 study in the second quarter of 2024. The company is also on track to file an IND for ADI-270 in renal cell carcinoma in the same period. These developments underscore the company's commitment to expanding its pipeline into new therapeutic areas and advancing its existing programs.
With a strong focus on clinical execution and multiple upcoming milestones, Adicet Bio Inc is well-positioned to continue its growth trajectory. The company's advancements in gamma delta T cell technology, as evidenced by robust dose-dependent expansion and persistence in patients, further validate its innovative approach to treating autoimmune diseases and cancer.
For more information on Adicet Bio Inc's financial results and operational highlights, investors and interested parties are encouraged to visit the company's website at https://www.adicetbio.com.
Explore the complete 8-K earnings release (here) from Adicet Bio Inc for further details.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
