– Phase 1 ELiPSE-1 trial of CNTY-101 in relapsed/refractory CD19 positive B-cell lymphomas underway –
– Ended 2022 with cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $367.4 million; Cash runway expected into 2026 –
PHILADELPHIA, March 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Century Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPSC), an innovative clinical-stage biotechnology company developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies in immuno-oncology, today reported financial results and business highlights for the full-year ended December 31, 2022.
“We are excited about the significant progress of our next generation platforms for iNK and gamma delta iT product candidates, including the commencement of our Phase 1 ELiPSE-1 trial for CNTY-101. We are well-positioned for a productive 2023 as we continue building on the foundational investments we’ve made in iPSC technology, genetic editing, and manufacturing,” said Lalo Flores, Chief Executive Officer, Century Therapeutics. “We have a strong balance sheet and are realizing platform and operational efficiencies which we believe extend our cash runway into 2026 and allow us to deliver on our key platform and program milestones.”
Business Highlights
Full Year 2022 Financial Results
Financial Guidance
About Century Therapeutics
Century Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IPSC) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company harnessing the power of adult stem cells to develop curative cell therapy products for cancer that we believe will allow us to overcome the limitations of first-generation cell therapies. Our genetically engineered, iPSC-derived iNK and iT cell product candidates are designed to specifically target hematologic and solid tumor cancers. We are leveraging our expertise in cellular reprogramming, genetic engineering, and manufacturing to develop therapies with the potential to overcome many of the challenges inherent to cell therapy and provide a significant advantage over existing cell therapy technologies. We believe our commitment to developing off-the-shelf cell therapies will expand patient access and provide an unparalleled opportunity to advance the course of cancer care. For more information on Century Therapeutics please visit https://www.centurytx.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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For More Information:
Company: Elizabeth Krutoholow – investor.relations@centurytx.com
Investors/Media: Melissa Forst/Maghan Meyers – century@argotpartners.com
Century Therapeutics, Inc | |||||||
Condensed Balance Sheets | |||||||
(unaudited, in thousands) | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
Assets | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
Current Assets: | $ | $ | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 84,265 | 56,445 | |||||
Short-term investments | 231,233 | 166,434 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,223 | 5,275 | |||||
Total current assets | 319,721 | 228,154 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 82,785 | 57,967 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 28,945 | 11,854 | |||||
Long-term investments | 51,854 | 135,914 | |||||
Other long-term assets | 3,239 | 3,486 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 486,544 | $ | 437,375 | |||
Liabilities, convertible preferred stock, and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 5,454 | $ | 7,596 | |||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 10,707 | 7,020 | |||||
Long-term debt, current | 6,502 | 1,039 | |||||
Deferred revenue, current | 7,154 | – | |||||
Total current liabilities | 29,817 | 15,655 | |||||
Operating lease liability, noncurrent | 38,698 | 14,559 | |||||
Long-term debt, net | 3,739 | 8,903 | |||||
Other long-term liabilities | 718 | 2,020 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 110,834 | – | |||||
Total liabilities | 183,806 | 41,137 | |||||
Stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Common stock | 6 | 5 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 824,292 | 785,049 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (519,098) | (388,166) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,462) | (650) | |||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 302,738 | 396,238 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 486,544 | $ | 437,375 |
Century Therapeutics, Inc | |||||||
Condensed consolidated statements of operations | |||||||
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||
Year Ended | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
2022 | 2021 | ||||||
Collaboration Revenue | $ | 5,199 | $ | – | |||
Operating Expenses | |||||||
Research and development | $ | 97,173 | $ | 75,648 | |||
General and administrative | 31,857 | 19,235 | |||||
In-process research and development | 10,000 | – | |||||
Total operating expenses | $ | 139,030 | $ | 94,883 | |||
Loss from operations | (133,831 | ) | (94,883 | ) | |||
Interest expense | (1,430 | ) | (1,275 | ) | |||
Other income, net | 4,420 | 377 | |||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | $ | (130,841 | ) | $ | (95,781 | ) | |
Provision for income taxes | (91 | ) | (43 | ) | |||
Net Loss | $ | (130,932 | ) | $ | (95,824 | ) | |
Unrealized loss on investments | (1,786 | ) | (615 | ) | |||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (26 | ) | (32 | ) | |||
Comprehensive loss | (132,744 | ) | (96,471 | ) | |||
Net loss per common share – Basic and Diluted | (2.27 | ) | (2.96 | ) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 57,755,842 | 32,392,554 |
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