UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
|
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
|
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
|
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
|
Trading Symbol(s) |
|
Name of each exchange on which registered |
|
|
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. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2023, Relay Therapeutics, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 |
|
Press release issued by Relay Therapeutics, Inc. on May 4, 2023, furnished herewith. |
104 |
|
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
|
|
RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
|
|
|
|
|
Date: May 4, 2023 |
|
By: |
/s/ Brian Adams |
|
|
|
Brian Adams |
|
|
|
Chief Legal Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Relay Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights
Presented initial clinical data for RLY-2608 at American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023
Initiated clinical trial for RLY-5836, a chemically-distinct PI3Kα pan-mutant inhibitor
$937.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments at end of Q1 2023, expected to fund operations into 2025
Cambridge, Mass. – May 4, 2023 – Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLAY), a clinical-stage precision medicine company transforming the drug discovery process by combining leading-edge computational and experimental technologies, today reported first quarter 2023 financial results and corporate highlights.
“We have made important progress so far in 2023 by continuing to advance our clinical and pre-clinical programs,” said Sanjiv Patel, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Relay Therapeutics. “At the AACR Annual Meeting, we announced initial clinical data for RLY-2608, which showed that selectively inhibiting mutant PI3Kα avoided key common off-target toxicities. Of the eight patients with measurable breast cancer who received a dose at target exposure, one experienced a confirmed partial response after data cut-off and the other seven experienced a best overall response of stable disease; seven of these patients continue on treatment. Given the early but promising nature of these data, we are moving quickly to initiate dose expansion cohorts in the second half of the year.”
Recent Corporate Highlights
RLY-4008 (FGFR2 inhibitor)
Breast Cancer Portfolio
Anticipated Upcoming Milestones
First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: As of March 31, 2023, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $937.8 million compared to approximately $1 billion as of December 31, 2022. Relay Therapeutics expects its current cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund its current operating plan into 2025.
R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $82.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $51.7 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to $16.3 million of additional clinical trial expenses, $9.4 million of additional employee-related costs, which include $4.5 million of additional stock-based compensation expense, and $3.3 million of additional costs for preclinical programs and platform technologies.
2
G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $19.6 million for the first quarter of 2023, as compared to $16.1 million for the first quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to additional employee-related costs, which include $3.6 million of additional stock-based compensation expense.
Net Loss: Net loss was $94.2 million for the first quarter of 2023, or a net loss per share of $0.78, as compared to a net loss of $62.0 million for the first quarter of 2022, or a net loss per share of $0.57.
About Relay Therapeutics
Relay Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RLAY) is a clinical-stage precision medicine company transforming the drug discovery process by combining leading-edge computational and experimental technologies with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. As the first of a new breed of biotech created at the intersection of complementary techniques and technologies, Relay Therapeutics aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible in drug discovery. Its Dynamo™ platform integrates an array of leading-edge computational and experimental approaches designed to drug protein targets that have previously been intractable or inadequately addressed. Relay Therapeutics’ initial focus is on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology and genetic disease indications. For more information, please visit www.relaytx.com or follow us on Twitter.
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 Relay Therapeutics’ strategy, business plans and focus; the progress and timing of the clinical development of the programs across Relay Therapeutics’ portfolio, including the expected therapeutic benefits of its programs, timing of enrollment completion, potential efficacy and tolerability, and the timing and success of interactions with and approval of regulatory authorities; the timing of a clinical data update for RLY-4008, the initiation of expansion cohorts for RLY-2608, the clinical initiation of RLY-2139, and the nomination of a development candidate for Relay Therapeutics’ ERα degrader program; expectations regarding Relay Therapeutics’ pipeline, operating plan, use of capital, expenses and other financial results; and Relay Therapeutics’ cash runway projection. The words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “seek,” “predict,” “future,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof, 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: the impact of global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, or public health epidemics or outbreaks of an infectious disease, such as COVID-19, on countries or regions in which Relay Therapeutics has operations or does business, as well as on the timing and anticipated results of its clinical trials, strategy, future operations and profitability; the delay of any current or planned clinical trials or the development of Relay Therapeutics’ drug candidates; the risk that the preliminary results of its preclinical or clinical trials may not be predictive of future or final results in connection with future clinical trials of its product
3
candidates; Relay Therapeutics’ ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates; the timing and outcome of its planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and obtaining, maintaining and protecting its intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Relay Therapeutics’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Relay Therapeutics' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Relay Therapeutics explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Megan Goulart
617-545-5526
mgoulart@relaytx.com
Media:
Dan Budwick
1AB
973-271-6085
dan@1abmedia.com
4
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
License and other revenue |
|
$ |
226 |
|
|
$ |
419 |
|
Total revenue |
|
|
226 |
|
|
|
419 |
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Research and development expenses |
|
$ |
82,827 |
|
|
$ |
51,667 |
|
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability |
|
|
(1,003 |
) |
|
|
(4,595 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
19,579 |
|
|
|
16,068 |
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
101,403 |
|
|
|
63,140 |
|
Loss from operations |
|
|
(101,177 |
) |
|
|
(62,721 |
) |
Other income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest income |
|
|
6,941 |
|
|
|
696 |
|
Other expense |
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(21 |
) |
Total other income, net |
|
|
6,938 |
|
|
|
675 |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(94,239 |
) |
|
$ |
(62,046 |
) |
Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
|
$ |
(0.78 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.57 |
) |
Weighted average shares of common stock, basic and diluted |
|
|
121,320,865 |
|
|
|
108,293,251 |
|
Other comprehensive loss: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Unrealized holding gain (loss) |
|
|
4,618 |
|
|
|
(8,130 |
) |
Total other comprehensive gain (loss) |
|
|
4,618 |
|
|
|
(8,130 |
) |
Total comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
(89,621 |
) |
|
$ |
(70,176 |
) |
5
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.
Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
|
|
March 31, 2023 |
|
|
December 31, 2022 |
|
||
Cash, cash equivalents and investments |
|
$ |
937,804 |
|
|
$ |
998,917 |
|
Working capital (1) |
|
|
887,921 |
|
|
|
955,796 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,037,560 |
|
|
|
1,099,771 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
154,148 |
|
|
|
149,553 |
|
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
|
883,412 |
|
|
|
950,218 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
2,578 |
|
|
|
2,578 |
|
(1) Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities.
6