Pharvaris Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
02 November 2023 - 9:50PM
Pharvaris (Nasdaq: PHVS), a clinical-stage company developing
novel, oral bradykinin-B2-receptor antagonists to treat and prevent
hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks, today reported financial
results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and provided
a business update.
“We appreciate the FDA’s ongoing communication and
collaboration, including our recent productive End-of-Phase 2
meeting, and anticipate initiating RAPIDe-3, our global Phase 3
on-demand study of PHVS416, within the first half of 2024,” said
Berndt Modig, Chief Executive Officer of Pharvaris. “Pharvaris
remains committed to resolving the U.S. clinical hold on
deucrictibant for the prophylactic treatment of HAE, and we are on
track to submit the non-clinical rodent data to the FDA by the end
of the year. Top-line data from CHAPTER-1, a Phase 2
proof-of-concept study of deucrictibant, potentially the first
B2-receptor antagonist for long-term prophylaxis in HAE, is
anticipated to be announced by the end of the year. Pharvaris’
financial position allows us to continue to operate with a
disciplined approach as we aspire to bring best-in-class oral
therapies to the HAE community.”
Recent Business Updates
- Top-line data from CHAPTER-1, a global Phase 2 study of
deucrictibant for the long-term prophylactic treatment of HAE
attacks, expected to be announced by the end of 2023.
CHAPTER-1, which is currently on hold in the U.S., was designed to
enroll approximately 30 patients globally with a goal of evaluating
deucrictibant as an oral long-term prophylactic treatment against
HAE attacks, using PHVS416 (immediate-release deucrictibant
capsules) as proof of concept. The efficacy and safety of
deucrictibant (10 mg and 20 mg, twice-daily) and placebo will be
evaluated by comparing the number of investigator-confirmed attacks
during participants’ 12-week treatment period. Data from this
proof-of-concept study is expected to inform the design of an
anticipated Phase 3 study utilizing PHVS719, a once-daily
extended-release formulation of deucrictibant. Pharvaris
anticipates announcing top-line data of CHAPTER-1 by the end of
2023.
- Participated in End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Pharvaris participated
in an End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, during which Pharvaris
sought feedback and aligned on the key elements of a proposed Phase
3 clinical study for PHVS416. Globally, Pharvaris is working on
study startup activities with clinical site investigators and
staff, and expects to initiate RAPIDe-3 within the first half of
2024.
- Results of nonclinical toxicology study on-track to be
submitted to the FDA by the end of 2023. The IND of
deucrictibant for long-term prophylaxis remains on hold in the U.S.
Pharvaris anticipates submitting the results of the 26-week
nonclinical rodent toxicology study, which is intended to provide
additional data to address the remaining clinical hold in the U.S.,
to the FDA by the end of 2023.
- Clinical deucrictibant data presented at recent medical
and patient meetings, supporting ongoing clinical development of
deucrictibant. Pharvaris presented data from clinical
studies at the 2023 Hereditary Angioedema International (HAEi)
Regional Conference EMEA, the 18th German Allergy Congress, the
Consortium of Independent Immunology Clinics (CIIC) Fall 2023
Conference, and the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma,
and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) and Allergy and Clinical
Immunology Society of Singapore (ACIS) APAAACI 2023 International
Conference. The slides from the oral presentations and the posters
are available on the Investors section of the Pharvaris
website.
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results
- Liquidity Position. Cash and cash equivalents
were €158 million as of September 30, 2023, compared to €162
million for December 31, 2022.
- Research and Development (R&D) Expenses.
R&D expenses were €18.5 million for the quarter ended September
30, 2023, compared to €14.1 million for the quarter ended September
30, 2022.
- General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses.
G&A expenses were €7.7 million for the quarter ended September
30, 2023, compared to €8.3 million for the quarter ended September
30, 2022.
- Loss for the year. Loss for the third quarter
was €23.6 million, resulting in basic and diluted loss per share of
€0.58 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, compared to €8.5
million, or basic and diluted loss per share of €0.25, for the
quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Upcoming EventsAmerican College of
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI) 2023 Annual Scientific
Meeting. Anaheim, CA, November 9-13, 2023. Two abstracts
have been accepted for ePoster presentation with accompanying audio
voiceover. Details are as follows:
- Title: Deucrictibant immediate-release capsule
reduces time to end of progression of hereditary angioedema
attacks’ manifestationsPresenter: Marc A. Riedl,
M.D., M.S. Date/Time: Friday, November 10,
5:15-5:30 p.m. PST (8:15-8:30 p.m. EST)
- Title: Reasons not to treat HAE attacks and
satisfaction for on-demand treatmentPresenter:
Joan Mendivil, M.D. Date/Time: Saturday, November
11, 12:20-12:35 p.m. PST (3:20-3:35 p.m. EST)
Note on International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS)Pharvaris is a Foreign Private Issuer and prepares
and reports consolidated financial statements and financial
information in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board. Pharvaris maintains its books and
records in the Euro currency.
About PHVS416 (immediate-release deucrictibant
capsules)PHVS416 (immediate-release deucrictibant
capsules) is an investigational drug intended to treat attacks of
hereditary angioedema (HAE) containing deucrictibant, a highly
potent, specific, and orally bioavailable competitive antagonist of
the bradykinin B2 receptor. Pharvaris aims to develop this
formulation to provide rapid and reliable symptom relief, through
rapid exposure of attack-mitigating therapy in an
easy-to-administer, small oral dosage form.
About PHVS719 (extended-release deucrictibant
tablets)PHVS719 (extended-release deucrictibant tablets)
is an investigational drug intended to prevent attacks of
hereditary angioedema (HAE) containing deucrictibant, a highly
potent, specific, and orally bioavailable competitive antagonist of
the bradykinin B2 receptor. Pharvaris is developing this
formulation to provide sustained exposure of attack-preventing
medicine in an easy to administer, small oral dosage form. PHVS719
is currently in Phase 1 clinical development for the prophylactic
treatment of HAE. In healthy volunteers, a single dose of PHVS719
was well tolerated with an extended-release profile supporting
once-daily dosing.
About PharvarisBuilding on its deep-seated
roots in HAE, Pharvaris is a clinical-stage company developing
novel, oral bradykinin B2 receptor antagonists to treat and prevent
HAE attacks. By directly pursuing this clinically proven
therapeutic target with novel small molecules, the Pharvaris team
aspires to offer people with all sub-types of HAE efficacious,
safe, and easy-to-administer alternatives to treat attacks, both
on-demand and prophylactically. The company brings together the
best talent in the industry with deep expertise in rare diseases
and HAE. For more information, visit https://pharvaris.com/.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release
contains certain forward-looking statements that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in
this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact
should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without
limitation, statements relating to our future plans, studies and
trials, and any statements containing the words “believe,”
“anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “could,” “should,”
“would,” “will,” “intend” and similar expressions. These
forward-looking statements are based on management’s current
expectations, are neither promises nor guarantees, and involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors
that may cause Pharvaris’ actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from its expectations
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks
include but are not limited to the following: uncertainty in the
outcome of our interactions with regulatory authorities, including
the FDA with respect to the clinical hold on prophylactic
deucrictibant in the U.S.; the expected timing, progress, or
success of our clinical development programs, especially for
PHVS416 (immediate-release deucrictibant capsules) and PHVS719
(extended-release deucrictibant tablets), which are in mid-stage
global clinical trials; risks arising from epidemic diseases, such
as the COVID-19 pandemic, which may adversely impact our business,
nonclinical studies, and clinical trials; the expected timing and
results of the rodent toxicology study and our ability to resolve
any issues to the satisfaction of the FDA or any regulatory agency
in a timely manner; the timing of regulatory approvals; the value
of our ordinary shares; the timing, costs and other limitations
involved in obtaining regulatory approval for our product
candidates PHVS416 and PHVS719, or any other product candidate that
we may develop in the future; our ability to establish commercial
capabilities or enter into agreements with third parties to market,
sell, and distribute our product candidates; our ability to compete
in the pharmaceutical industry and with competitive generic
products; our ability to market, commercialize and achieve market
acceptance for our product candidates; our ability to raise capital
when needed and on acceptable terms; regulatory developments in the
United States, the European Union and other jurisdictions; our
ability to protect our intellectual property and know-how and
operate our business without infringing the intellectual property
rights or regulatory exclusivity of others; our ability to manage
negative consequences from changes in applicable laws and
regulations, including tax laws, our ability to successfully
remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over
financial reporting and to maintain an effective system of internal
control over financial reporting; changes and uncertainty in
general market, political and economic conditions, including as a
result of inflation and the current conflict between Russia and
Ukraine and the Hamas attack against Israel and the ensuing war;
and the other factors described under the headings “Cautionary
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 3. Key
Information—D. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 20-F and
other periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. These and other important factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from those indicated by the
forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such
forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of
the date of this press release. New risks and uncertainties may
emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all
risks and uncertainties. While Pharvaris may elect to update such
forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Pharvaris
disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause
its views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be
relied upon as representing Pharvaris’ views as of any date
subsequent to the date of this press release.
Contact
Maggie Beller
Executive Director, Head of External and Internal Communications
maggie.beller@pharvaris.com
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