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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nAxcella Therapeutics (Nasdaq: AXLA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on pioneering a new approach to address the biology of complex diseases using compositions of endogenous metabolic modulators (EMMs), today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 and provided a business update.<\/p>\n\n\u201cPatients are seeking relief from Long COVID fatigue. Axcella\u2019s proprietary composition of amino acids in AXA1125 in Long COVID fatigue is potentially an important step to help people maintain health after recovering from acute COVID-19,\u201d said Bill Hinshaw, President and Chief Executive Officer of Axcella. \u201cAxcella remains committed to helping people suffering from fatigue after acute viral infection, such as with SARS-CoV-2.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe Company has continued its efforts to progress its development program of AXA1125 and achieve a strategic alternative to maximize stakeholder value. With respect to the Company\u2019s plans, no assurances can be made as to whether a strategic transaction will be recommended by the Board of Directors, and the Company does not intend to discuss developments with respect to the evaluation process unless a transaction is approved or disclosure otherwise becomes appropriate. If a strategic process is unsuccessful, the Company may be unable to continue operations at planned levels and be forced to further reduce or terminate operations.<\/p>\n
Financial Results<\/b><\/p>\n
Cash Position:<\/b> As of June 30, 2023, cash and cash equivalents totaled $8.9 million, compared to $17.1 million as of December 31, 2022.<\/p>\n
R&D Expenses:<\/b> Research and development expenses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $1.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively. Research and development expenses for the same periods ended June 30, 2022 were $16.9 million and $30.4 million, respectively. These decreases are the result of the Company\u2019s decision to lay off 85% of its employees and terminate all research and development activity effective December 15, 2022.<\/p>\n
G&A Expenses:<\/b> General and administrative expenses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 were $2.3 million and $5.1 million, respectively. General and administrative expenses for the same periods ended June 30, 2022 were $3.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively. These decreases are due to the reduction in force on December 15, 2022.<\/p>\n
Other (expense) income: <\/b>Other income for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and consisted of interest income on our cash balances. Other expense for the same periods ended June 30, 2022 were $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, and consisted of interest expense on the loan and security agreement with SLR Investment Corp. We repaid the loan in full in December 2022.<\/p>\n
Net Loss:<\/b> Net loss for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $3.4 million, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, and $7.4 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share. This compares with a net loss of $21.3 million, or $0.40 per basic and diluted share, and $40.3 million, or $0.86 per basic and diluted share for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022.<\/p>\n
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