\nSQZ Biotechnologies (NYSE: SQZ), focused on unlocking the full potential of cell therapies for multiple therapeutic areas, today reported second quarter 2021 financial results and recent portfolio updates.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis was an exciting quarter for the company as we reported first-in-human data at ASCO for our investigational APC cell therapy, which demonstrated an encouraging safety profile, rapid SQZ manufacturing and early signs of immune activity,\u201d said Armon Sharei, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at SQZ Biotechnologies. \u201cWe continue to execute on our APC and AAC clinical programs in oncology, while also making significant strides across our other important therapeutic areas and in developing our manufacturing platform. The quarter\u2019s progress further reinforces the breadth of opportunity for our technology.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Second Quarter 2021 Business and Portfolio Updates<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n
SQZ\u2122 Antigen Presenting Cell (\u201cAPC\u201d) Platform in Oncology<\/b><\/p>\n SQZ\u2122 Enhanced Antigen Presenting Cell (\u201ceAPC\u201d) Platform in Oncology<\/b><\/p>\n SQZ\u2122 Activating Antigen Carriers (\u201cAAC\u201d) Platform in Oncology<\/b><\/p>\n SQZ\u2122 Tolerizing Antigen Carriers (\u201cTAC\u201d) Platform in Immune Tolerance<\/b><\/p>\n SQZ\u2122 Manufacturing and Potential Pipeline Expansion Research<\/b><\/p>\n Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n About SQZ Biotechnologies <\/b><\/p>\n \nSQZ Biotechnologies is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on unlocking the full potential of cell therapies for patients around the world and has active programs in Oncology, Autoimmune and Infectious Diseases, as well as additional exploratory initiatives to support future pipeline growth. The company\u2019s proprietary Cell Squeeze\u00ae technology offers the unique ability to deliver multiple biological materials into many patient cell types to engineer what we believe can be a broad range of potential therapeutics. With demonstrated production timelines under 24 hours and the opportunity to eliminate preconditioning and lengthy hospital stays, our approach could significantly broaden the therapeutic range and accessibility of cell therapies. The company\u2019s first therapeutic applications seek to generate target-specific immune responses, both in activation for the treatment of solid tumors and infectious diseases, and in immune tolerance for the treatment of unwanted immune reactions and autoimmune diseases. For more information, please visit www.sqzbiotech.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Forward Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n \nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements relating to our financial condition and cash position, manufacturing capabilities, product candidates, preclinical and clinical activities and outcomes, development plans and progress, clinical efficacy, regulatory submissions, therapeutic impact and market opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to several risk factors. Such factors include, among others, risks and uncertainties related to our limited operating history; our significant losses incurred since inception and expectation to incur significant additional losses for the foreseeable future; the development of our initial product candidates, upon which our business is highly dependent; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and clinical activities; our need for additional funding and our cash runway; the lengthy, expensive, and uncertain process of clinical drug development, including uncertain outcomes of clinical trials and potential delays in regulatory approval; our ability to maintain our relationships with our third party vendors; and protection of our proprietary technology, intellectual property portfolio and the confidentiality of our trade secrets. These and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of this date and SQZ undertakes no duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, the occurrence of current events, or otherwise, unless required by law.\n<\/p>\n \nCertain information contained in this press release relates to or is based on studies, publications, surveys and other data obtained from third-party sources and our own internal estimates and research. While we believe these third-party sources to be reliable as of the date of this press release, we have not independently verified, and we make no representation as to the adequacy, fairness, accuracy or completeness of any information obtained from third-party sources.\n<\/p>\n SQZ BIOTECHNOLOGIES COMPANY <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n(unaudited)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n THREE MONTHS ENDED \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n SIX MONTHS ENDED \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2020<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2021<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2020<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCollaboration revenue\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n$\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n4,539\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 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