UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2024
GALECTIN THERAPEUTICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
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Nevada
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001-31791
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04-3562325
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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4960 PEACHTREE INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD,
STE 240
NORCROSS, GA 30071
(Address of principal executive office) (zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 620-3186
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any
of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this
chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of
the Act:
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock $0.001par value per share
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GALT
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The Nasdaq Stock Market
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SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On August 13, 2024, Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (“Galectin Therapeutics”) issued
a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and provided a business update. Galectin hereby incorporates by reference herein the information set forth in its press
release dated August 13, 2024 (the “Press Release”), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements made by Galectin Therapeutics are forward looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Galectin Therapeutics’ future financial performance could differ significantly from the
expectations of management and from results expressed or implied in the Press Release. Forward-looking statements in the Press Release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties described in the Press Release. For further information on other
risk factors, please refer to the “Risk Factors” contained in Galectin Therapeutics’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and its subsequent filings with the SEC.
The information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. Accordingly, the information in Item 2.02
of this report, including the Press Release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Galectin under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein
as being incorporated therein by reference.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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Press Release dated August 13, 2024
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Galectin Therapeutics Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Galectin Therapeutics Inc.
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Date: August 13, 2024
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By:
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/s/ Jack W. Callicutt
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Jack W. Callicutt
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Chief Financial Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Galectin Therapeutics Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024 and Provides Business Update
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NAVIGATE trial on track for interim top-line analysis in December 2024
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NORCROSS, Ga., August 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Galectin Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:
GALT), the leading developer of therapeutics that target galectin proteins, today reported financial results and provided a business update for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
Joel Lewis, Chief Executive Officer and President of Galectin Therapeutics, said “We continued to advance the NAVIGATE Phase 2b/3 trial of belapectin
in the first half of 2024. We believe that belapectin can potentially offer a new medical treatment option for the increasing number of patients affected with MASH associated liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension that represents a significant unmet
medical need, and we are excited for the planned upcoming interim analysis in December 2024.”
Khurram Jamil, M.D., Chief Medical Officer added, “We were pleased to share the important data from our belapectin program demonstrating that collagen
content in liver biopsies of MASH cirrhotic patients does not correlate with portal pressure, which is a key marker of disease progression at the EASL 2024 congress. These insights underscore the importance of truly understanding the overall health
of the liver and highlights the effectiveness of endoscopies in determining that.”
Belapectin Program Q2 2024 and Recent Highlights
Belapectin is a complex carbohydrate drug that targets galectin-3, a critical protein in the pathogenesis of MASH and fibrosis.
MASH Cirrhosis
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The NAVIGATE Phase 2b/3 trial (NCT04365868) evaluating
the efficacy and safety of belapectin for the prevention of esophageal varices in MASH in 357 patients across 14 countries on five continents is progressing as planned. Interim top-line data readout from the Phase 2b portion of the trial is
anticipated late in December 2024.
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Presented a poster at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) 2024 Congress. The poster highlighted data from an evaluation of the correlation between portal pressure, collagen proportional area, and α-smooth muscle actin in patients with portal hypertension due to MASH cirrhosis. The data showed that collagen content in liver biopsies of
MASH cirrhotic patients fails to correlate with measures of portal pressure, a main marker of disease progression and underscores the importance of endoscopies to assess the development of esophageal varices, a direct consequence of increased
portal pressure.
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Q2 2024 Financial Highlights
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As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $25.6 million of cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, the Company has $10 million remaining available under a line of credit provided by its chairman of the
board to fund operations. The Company believes it has sufficient cash to fund currently planned operations and research and development activities through approximately May 15, 2025.
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Research and development expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 were $9.8 million compared with $7.4 million for the same period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to timing of incurrence
of expenditures related to our NAVIGATE clinical trial.
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General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 were $1.5 million, compared to $1.6 million for the quarter ended quarter ended June 30, 2023.
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For the quarter ended quarter ended June 30, 2024, the Company reported a net loss applicable to common stockholders of $12.4 million, or ($0.20) per share, compared to a net loss applicable to
common stockholders of $9.2 million, or ($0.15) per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.
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These results are included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the period
ended June 30, 2024, which has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available at www.sec.gov.
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About Galectin Therapeutics
Galectin Therapeutics is dedicated to developing novel therapies to improve the lives of patients with chronic liver disease and cancer. Galectin’s
lead drug belapectin is a carbohydrate-based drug that inhibits the galectin-3 protein, which is directly involved in multiple inflammatory, fibrotic, and malignant diseases, for which it has Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. The lead development program is in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH, formerly known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH) with cirrhosis, the most advanced form of MASH-related fibrosis. Liver cirrhosis is
one of the most pressing medical needs and a significant drug development opportunity. Additional development programs are in treatment of combination immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancers and other malignancies. Advancement of these
additional clinical programs is largely dependent on finding a suitable partner. Galectin seeks to leverage extensive scientific and development expertise as well as established relationships with external sources to achieve cost-effective and
efficient development. Additional information is available at www.galectintherapeutics.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements
relate to future events or future financial performance, and use words such as “may,” “estimate,” “could,” “expect,” “look forward,” “believe,” “hope” and others. They are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to factors and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements. These statements include those regarding the hope that Galectin’s development program for belapectin will lead to the first therapy for the
treatment of MASH, formerly known as NASH, with cirrhosis and those regarding the hope that our lead compounds will be successful in cancer immunotherapy and in other therapeutic indications. Factors that could cause actual performance to differ
materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, that trial endpoints required by the FDA may not be achieved; Galectin may not be successful in developing effective treatments and/or obtaining the requisite
approvals for the use of belapectin or any of its other drugs in development; the Company may not be successful in scaling up manufacturing and meeting requirements related to chemistry, manufacturing and control matters; the Company’s current
clinical trial and any future clinical studies may not produce positive results in a timely fashion, if at all, and could require larger and longer trials, which would be time consuming and costly; plans regarding development, approval and marketing
of any of Galectin’s drugs are subject to change at any time based on the changing needs of the Company as determined by management and regulatory agencies; regardless of the results of any of its development programs, Galectin may be unsuccessful in
developing partnerships with other companies or raising additional capital that would allow it to further develop and/or fund any studies or trials. Galectin has incurred operating losses since inception, and its ability to successfully develop and
market drugs may be impacted by its ability to manage costs and finance continuing operations. For a discussion of additional factors impacting Galectin’s business, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023,
and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Although subsequent events may cause its views to change, management disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
Jack Callicutt, Chief Financial Officer
(678) 620-3186
ir@galectintherapeutics.com
Investors Relations Contacts:
Kevin Gardner
kgardner@lifesciadvisors.com
Chris Calabrese
ccalabrese@lifesciadvisors.com
Galectin Therapeutics and its associated logo is a registered trademark of Galectin Therapeutics Inc. Belapectin is the USAN assigned name for Galectin
Therapeutics’ galectin-3 inhibitor belapectin.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Three Months Ended
June 30,
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2024
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2023
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2024
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2023
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(in thousands, except per share data)
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Operating expenses:
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Research and development
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$
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9,813
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$
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7,371
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$
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17,867
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$
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16,170
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General and administrative
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1,478
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1,632
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3,072
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3,175
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Total operating expenses
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11,291
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9,003
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20,939
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19,345
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Total operating loss
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(11,291
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(9,003
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(20,939
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(19,345
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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80
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50
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160
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93
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Interest expense
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(1,269
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(650
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(2,321
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(1,110
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Change in fair value of derivative
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109
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489
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(760
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(279
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Total other income
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(1,080
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(111
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(2,921
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(1,296
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Net loss
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$
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(12,371
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$
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(9,114
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$
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(23,860
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$
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(20,641
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Preferred stock dividends
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(64
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(63
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(72
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(63
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Warrant modification
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Net loss applicable to common stock
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$
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(12,435
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$
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(9,177
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$
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(23,932
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$
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(20,704
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Basic and diluted net loss per share
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$
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(0.20
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$
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(0.15
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$
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(0.38
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$
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(0.35
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Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share
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62,233
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59,582
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62,192
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59,531
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
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June 30, 2024
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December 31, 2023
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(in thousands)
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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25,598
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$
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25,660
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Total assets
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27,655
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28,200
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Total current liabilities
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14,617
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15,676
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Total liabilities
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109,802
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88,441
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Total redeemable, convertible preferred stock
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1,723
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1,723
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Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
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$
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(83,870
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$
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(61,964
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