ANDOVER, Mass., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oncorus, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCR), an RNA medicines company focused on developing intravenously administered, self-amplifying RNA to transform outcomes for cancer patients, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results and provided an update on its business.
“We are poised for a year of strong execution as we head further into 2023. Oncorus is pioneering a first-of-its-kind, self-amplifying RNA platform with an exciting lead program, ONCR-021, which is an intravenously (IV) administered viral RNA encoding an optimized genome of Coxsackievirus 21A. We plan to submit an IND with the FDA for ONCR-021 in mid-2023,” said Theodore (Ted) Ashburn, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Oncorus. “Our mission is to realize the full promise of IV-administered RNA medicines to transform outcomes for cancer patients. As leaders in the self-amplifying RNA and LNP delivery space, we continue to focus our development efforts on overcoming the challenges associated with today’s approved IV-administered, RNA-based therapeutics. I believe that our innovative science and our exceptional team position us to achieve our mission.”
Business Highlights
Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Financial Guidance
Oncorus expects its cash, cash equivalents and investments to fund its capital expenditures and operating expenses into early 2024.
About Oncorus
Oncorus is focused on driving innovation in RNA medicines by developing next-generation immunotherapies to stimulate the immune system and transform outcomes for cancer patients. The company’s self-amplifying RNA immunotherapy platform improves upon key characteristics of this therapeutic class to enhance systemic activity. ONCR-021, its lead product candidate, is an IV-administered RNA encoding an optimized Coxsackievirus 21A (CVA21) genome, encapsulated within an LNP, which is being developed for non-small cell lung and other cancers.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Oncorus’ ability to execute on preclinical and clinical catalysts in 2023; the preclinical and clinical development of ONCR-021, including expectations regarding timing for submitting an IND in mid-2023, as well as the product candidate’s therapeutic potential and clinical benefits and the utility and potential of Oncorus’ self-amplifying RNA platform; and Oncorus’ belief that its current cash and investment resources will be sufficient to fund its operations and capital expenditure requirements into early 2024. The words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “seek,” “predict,” “future,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar words or expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, risks associated with: Oncorus’ ability to successfully demonstrate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of its product candidates and obtain regulatory approval thereof; the adequacy of Oncorus’ existing capital resources and availability of financing on commercially reasonable terms; Oncorus’ ability to obtain the requisite components for its product candidates manufactured in accordance with regulatory requirements; Oncorus’ ability to hire and retain its workforce suitable to meet its business objectives; the accuracy of the Oncorus’ estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; and Oncorus’ ability to obtain, maintain and protect its intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Oncorus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on or about March 24, 2023, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in the other filings that Oncorus makes with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available under the “SEC filings” page of the Investors section of Oncorus’ website at http://investors.oncorus.com. Any forward-looking statements represent Oncorus’ views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Oncorus explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss | |||||||||||||||
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2022 |
2021 |
2022 |
2021 |
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Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development | $ | 15,708 | $ | 14,276 | $ | 54,744 | $ | 44,682 | |||||||
General and administrative | 5,072 | 5,586 | 21,793 | 20,136 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 20,780 | 19,862 | 76,537 | 64,818 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | (20,780 | ) | (19,862 | ) | (76,537 | ) | (64,818 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
Other income (expense) | 285 | (8 | ) | 210 | (9 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense | (745 | ) | – | (2,006 | ) | – | |||||||||
Interest income | 309 | 27 | 911 | 65 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | (151 | ) | 19 | (885 | ) | 56 | |||||||||
Net loss | $ | (20,931 | ) | $ | (19,843 | ) | $ | (77,422 | ) | $ | (64,762 | ) | |||
Comprehensive loss: | |||||||||||||||
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 21 | (14 | ) | (52 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Comprehensive loss | $ | (20,910 | ) | $ | (19,857 | ) | $ | (77,474 | ) | $ | (64,776 | ) | |||
Net loss per share – basic and diluted | $ | (0.81 | ) | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | (2.99 | ) | $ | (2.56 | ) | |||
Weighted-average number of common shares | 25,973 | 25,814 | 25,924 | 25,320 |
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December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 25,709 | $ | 100,752 | |
Investments | 36,487 | 23,173 | |||
Working capital (1) | 27,411 | 108,136 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 44,360 | 23,233 | |||
Right-of-use asset | 32,560 | 45,218 | |||
Total assets | 145,586 | 201,587 | |||
Debt, net of debt discount and issuance fees | 19,436 | – | |||
Long term lease liability | 47,854 | 50,388 | |||
Total liabilities | 85,061 | 71,565 | |||
Total stockholders’ equity | 60,525 | 130,022 | |||
(1) Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities |
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