DBV Technologies Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and
Business Update
Montrouge, France, May 7, 2024
DBV Technologies Reports First Quarter
2024 Financial Results and Business Update
- VITESSE enrollment on track to
screen last patient by Q3 2024
- Appointment of Robert Pietrusko,
PharmD to Chief Regulatory Officer
- Q1 2024 closes with a cash balance
of $101.5 million
DBV Technologies (Euronext: DBV – ISIN:
FR0010417345 – Nasdaq Stock Market: DBVT), a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company focused on treatment options for food
allergies and other immunologic conditions with significant unmet
medical need, today reported financial results for the first
quarter 2024. The quarterly financial statements were approved by
the Board of Directors on May 7, 2024.
Recent Business
Developments
Clinical and Regulatory
UpdateEnrollment for VITESSE, DBV’s Phase 3 pivotal study
of the modified Viaskin Peanut patch in children ages 4 through 7
years with peanut allergy passed the halfway point for recruitment
in Q1 and continues to be on track to screen the last patient by Q3
2024. VITESSE is a trial evaluating efficacy and safety in
approximately 600 subjects (randomized 2:1) with 86 participating
sites in US, Canada, Europe, UK and Australia.
“We are pleased with VITESSE enrollment rates
and thrilled that our sites in Europe and the UK are actively
enrolling subjects and have increased the momentum for VITESSE,”
said Pharis Mohideen, M.D. Chief Medical Officer at DBV
Technologies. “This comes on the heels of the February
AAAAI meeting where there was tremendous interest in Viaskin Peanut
and standing room only, record breaking attendance at our product
theatre “Importance of Early Intervention for Peanut Allergy.”
The Company submitted the protocol for its
COMFORT Toddlers supplemental safety study in 1 through 3-year-olds
to the FDA on November 9, 2023. The Company and the FDA are engaged
in ongoing dialogue related to the program.
Appointment of Robert Pietrusko, Chief
Regulatory Officer
DBV has strengthened its regulatory expertise by
appointing Robert Pietrusko, PharmD, to the position of Chief
Regulatory Officer. Bob brings a wealth of expertise to DBV through
his more than four decades of biopharmaceutical regulatory
experience.
Bob joins DBV from Vor Bio, where he has served
as Chief Regulatory Officer since April 2020. He previously served
as Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs & Quality
Assurance at Voyager Therapeutics, Inc., and as Vice President of
Global Regulatory Affairs and Quality at ViroPharma Incorporated
(acquired by Shire in 2013). He has served in regulatory and
quality assurance roles of increasing responsibility at Millennium
Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Takeda in 2008) and SmithKline Beecham
(part of GlaxoSmithKline).
Bob has led the regulatory effort leading to
more than 35 BLA/NDA/MAA approvals globally including in the US
across many FDA Divisions at both the Center for Biologics
Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research (CDER). He is also a leader in regulatory policy
through his involvement as Chair of the Regulatory Affairs
Committee of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM) and an
appointed member of the Regulatory Affairs committee of the
American Society of Gene and Cell Therapies (ASGCT).
“Bob brings to DBV extensive regulatory affairs
and quality expertise, and his leadership is an important addition
to the company,” stated Daniel Tassé, Chief Executive
Officer of DBV Technologies. “In addition to his deep
understanding of complex development programs, he has a proven
track record of shepherding multiple products through the
regulatory process to approval across the various divisions of the
FDA. Bob’s guidance will be instrumental as we continue the
development of Viaskin Peanut in toddlers and children. We are
thrilled to welcome him to our team.”
Financial Highlights for the First
Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
The Company’s interim condensed consolidated
financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024, are
prepared in accordance with accounting principles in the U.S.
(“U.S. GAAP”).
Cash and Cash Equivalents
In millions of USD(unaudited) |
U.S. GAAP |
three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the
period |
141,4 |
209,2 |
Net cash flow used in operating activities |
(34,7) |
(20,8) |
Net cash flow provided by / (used in) investing activities |
(2,1) |
- |
Net cash flow provided by / (used in) financing activities |
(0,1) |
- |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents |
(3,0) |
3,9 |
Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the
period |
101,5 |
192,3 |
Cash and cash equivalents amount to $101,5
million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $141,4 million as of
December 31, 2023, a net decrease by $39,8 million including $34,7
million of net cash flow used in operating activities, mainly
external clinical-related expenses explained by progress on patient
enrollment in VITESSE Phase 3 clinical trial.
The Company has incurred operating losses and
negative cash flows from operations since inception. As of the date
of the filing, the Company’s available cash and cash equivalents
are not projected to be sufficient to support its operating plan
for at least the next 12 months. As such, there is substantial
doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going
concern.
Based on our current operations, as well as our
plans and assumptions, we expect that our balance of cash and cash
equivalents of $101.5 million as of March 31, 2024, will be
sufficient to fund our operations until December 31, 2024. The
Company intends to seek additional capital as it continues research
and development efforts and prepares for the launch of Viaskin
Peanut, if approved.
Operating Income
In millions of USD(unaudited) |
U.S. GAAP |
three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Research tax credits |
1,4 |
1,8 |
Other operating income |
- |
0,4 |
Operating income |
1,4 |
2,.2 |
Operating income amounts to $1,4 million for the
first 3 months ended March 31, 2024, compared with $2,2 million for
the same period in 2023, a decrease by $0,8 million mainly
resulting from the contract termination with Nestlé Health Science
for $0,4 million.
Operating Expenses
In millions of USD(unaudited) |
U.S. GAAP |
three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Research & Development |
21,4 |
16,0 |
Sales & Marketing |
0,8 |
0,5 |
General & Administrative |
7,8 |
6,9 |
Operating expenses |
30,0 |
23,4 |
Operating expenses amount to $30 million in the
first quarter, compared with $23,4 million at March 31, 2023, an
increase of $6,6 million mainly due to the increase in research and
development activities in particular VITESSE Phase 3 clinical
trial.
Net Loss and Net Loss Per
Share
|
U.S. GAAP |
three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Net income / (loss) (in millions of USD) |
(27,3) |
(20,6) |
Basic / diluted net income / (loss) per share (USD/share) |
(0,28) |
(0,22) |
Net result for the first three months ended
March 31, 2024, is a loss amounting to $27,3 million, compared to a
loss amounting to $20,6 million for the first three months ended
March 31, 2023.
On a per share basis, net loss (based on the
weighted average number of shares outstanding over the period) is
$0,28 for the first three months ended March 31, 2024.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL POSITION (unaudited)
In millions of USD |
U.S. GAAP |
March 31, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
Assets |
145,9 |
183,0 |
of which cash & cash equivalents |
101,5 |
141,4 |
Liabilities |
34,2 |
42,8 |
Shareholders’ equity |
111,7 |
140,2 |
of which net result |
(27,3) |
(72,7) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS (unaudited)
In millions of USD |
U.S. GAAP |
Three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Revenues |
1,4 |
2,2 |
Research & Development |
(21,4) |
(16,0) |
Sales & Marketing |
(0,8) |
(0.5) |
General & Administrative |
(7,8) |
(6,9) |
Operating expenses |
(30,0) |
(23,4) |
Financial income/(expenses) |
1,2 |
0,6 |
Income tax |
- |
- |
Net loss |
(27,3) |
(20,6) |
Basic/diluted net loss per share attributable to shareholders |
(0,28) |
(0,22) |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS (unaudited)
In millions of USD |
U.S. GAAP |
Three months ended March 31 |
2024 |
2023 |
Net cash flows provided / (used) in operating activities |
(34,7) |
(20,8) |
Net cash flows provided / (used) in investing activities |
(2,1) |
- |
Net cash flows provided / (used) in financing activities |
(0,1) |
- |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash & cash equivalents
(U.S. GAAP presentation) |
(3,0) |
3,9 |
Net increase / (decrease) in cash & cash
equivalents |
(39,9) |
(16,9) |
Net cash & cash equivalents at the beginning of the period |
141,4 |
209,2 |
Net cash & cash equivalents at the end of the
period |
101,5 |
192,3 |
About DBV TechnologiesDBV
Technologies is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company
developing treatment options for food allergies and other
immunologic conditions with significant unmet medical need. DBV is
currently focused on investigating the use of its proprietary
technology platform, Viaskin™, to address food allergies, which are
caused by a hypersensitive immune reaction and characterized by a
range of symptoms varying in severity from mild to life-threatening
anaphylaxis. Millions of people live with food allergies, including
young children. Through epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT™), the
Viaskin platform is designed to introduce microgram amounts of a
biologically active compound to the immune system through intact
skin. EPIT is a new class of non-invasive treatment that seeks to
modify an individual’s underlying allergy by re-educating the
immune system to become desensitized to allergen by leveraging the
skin’s immune tolerizing properties. DBV is committed to
transforming the care of food allergic people. The Company’s food
allergy programs include ongoing clinical trials of Viaskin Peanut
in peanut allergic toddlers (1 through 3 years of age) and children
(4 through 7 years of age).
DBV Technologies is headquartered in Montrouge,
France, with North American operations in Warren, NJ. The Company’s
ordinary shares are traded on segment B of Euronext Paris (Ticker:
DBV, ISIN code: FR0010417345) and the Company’s ADSs (each
representing one-half of one ordinary share) are traded on the
Nasdaq Global Select Market (Ticker: DBVT).
For more information, please visit
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Forward Looking StatementsThis
press release may contain forward-looking statements and estimates,
including statements regarding DBV’s financial condition, forecast
of its cash runway, the therapeutic potential of Viaskin™ Peanut
and EPIT™, designs of DBV’s anticipated clinical trials, DBV’s
planned regulatory and clinical efforts including timing and
results of communications with regulatory agencies, the ability of
any of DBV’s product candidates, if approved, to improve the lives
of patients with food allergies. These forward-looking statements
and estimates are not promises or guarantees and involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. At this stage, DBV’s product
candidates have not been authorized for sale in any country. Among
the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those described or projected herein include uncertainties
associated generally with research and development, clinical trials
and related regulatory reviews and approvals, and DBV’s ability to
successfully execute on its budget discipline measures. A further
list and description of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the
forward-looking statements in this press release can be found in
DBV’s regulatory filings with the French Autorité des Marchés
Financiers (“AMF”), DBV’s filings and reports with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in DBV’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,
filed with the SEC on March 7, 2024, and future filings and reports
made with the AMF and SEC by DBV. Existing and prospective
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements and estimates, which speak only as of
the date hereof. Other than as required by applicable law, DBV
Technologies undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
information contained in this Press Release.
Viaskin and EPIT are trademarks of DBV
Technologies.
Investor Contact Katie
MatthewsDBV Technologieskatie.matthews@dbv-technologies.com
Media ContactAurora KrauseDBV
Technologiesaurora.krause-ext@dbv-technologies.com
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