Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results

NEW YORK, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. RLMD, a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today provided a corporate update and announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2020.

"We have achieved significant progress in advancing our lead product candidate, REL-1017, which has the potential to be the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved anti-depressant for adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)," said Dr. Sergio Traversa, Relmada's Chief Executive Officer. "In our successfully completed Phase 2 study, REL-1017 demonstrated statistically significant, rapid and sustained anti-depressant effects with a favorable safety and tolerability profile. Based on these compelling data and our interactions with the FDA and scientific advisors, late in 2020, we were thrilled to initiate our Phase 3 program for REL-1017.  Our first of two Phase 3 trials, RELIANCE I, is enrolling as planned, and we expect to begin the second study, RELIANCE II, imminently."

"Looking ahead, we anticipate multiple key data readouts over the next several quarters, including data from our oxycodone human abuse potential study in the second quarter of this year, followed by data from our IV ketamine human abuse potential study by year-end 2021.  Further out, we look to top-line data from both RELIANCE I and RELIANCE II in the first half of 2022," continued Dr. Traversa. "Importantly, we have a strong balance sheet driving our robust development efforts, with a cash runway that is anticipated to support us through multiple potentially value-creating catalysts."

Recent Corporate Highlights

  • Initiated Phase 3 program for REL-1017 for the adjunctive treatment of MDD in December 2020
    • Phase 3 program will consist of two sister, two-arm, placebo-controlled clinical trials to be conducted at 55 clinical sites in the U.S. and include approximately 364 MDD patients in each study
    • Dosed first patient in first pivotal Phase 3 trial, RELIANCE I
  • Appointed Paolo Manfredi, M.D., as Acting Chief Scientific Officer
    • Co-founder of Medeor, Inc. (now merged into Relmada), for which he also served as Scientific Director and co-inventor of REL-1017
  • Appointed Marco Pappagallo, M.D., as Acting Chief Medical Officer
    • Most recently served as Chief Medical Officer at CerSci Therapeutics, a privately-held biotech company focused on developing pain therapeutics that was acquired by ACADIA Pharmaceuticals in August 2020.

Upcoming Anticipated Milestones for REL-1017

  • 1H21 – Start of RELIANCE II, the second pivotal Phase 3 adjunctive MDD trial
  • 1H21 – Start of Phase 2 monotherapy MDD trial
  • 2Q21 – Results of oxycodone human abuse potential study
  • 2H21 – Results of ketamine human abuse potential study
  • 4Q21 – Results of Phase 2 monotherapy MDD trial
  • 1H22 – Results of RELIANCE I and RELIANCE II adjunctive MDD trials

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

  • Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, totaled $14.9 million, compared to $1.6 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. The increase was primarily driven by increased costs associated with preparations for and conducting the Company's REL-1017 Phase 3 program.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, totaled $6.0 million, up from $2.9 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and stock-based compensation.
  • Net loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, was $20.8 million, or a net loss of $1.28 per share, compared with a net loss of $4.5 million, or a net loss of $0.40 per share, in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019.

Full-Year 2020 Financial Results

  • Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020, totaled $36.0 million, up from $7.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase was primarily due to increased costs associated with preparations for and conducting multiple Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies for REL-1017.
  • General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2020, totaled $24.9 million, up from $7.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in salaries and stock-based compensation.
  • Net loss the year ended December 31, 2020, was $59.5 million, or a net loss of $3.81 per share, compared with a net loss of $15.0 million, or a net loss of $1.62 per share, in the year ended December 31, 2019.
  • As of December 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $117.1 in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, compared to $116.4 million at December 31, 2019.

Conference Call and Webcast Details



Date:                          

Tuesday, March 23

Time:                          

4:30 PM Eastern Time

Toll Free:                    

877-407-0792 

International:              

201-689-8263

Conference ID:          

13717689

Webcast:                    

http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=143960





An archive of the webcast will be available on the above website until March 23, 2022.

About REL-1017

REL-1017, a novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is entering late-stage studies as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults.  Our clinical program for REL-1017 will evaluate its potential as the first rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment.  In a Phase 2 trial, REL-1017 demonstrated rapid onset and sustained antidepressant effects with statistically significant improvements as compared to placebo.  The Phase 2 study also confirmed the favorable safety and tolerability profile of REL-1017 observed in previously completed Phase 1 studies. In April 2017, the FDA granted Fast Track designation for REL-1017 for the adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder.

About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. 

Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Our experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada' s lead program, REL-1017, is a novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 has entered late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment for MDD in adults.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. This press release contains statements which constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including but not limited to statements regarding the expected use of the proceeds from the offering. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "will," "will likely result," "will continue," "plans to," "potential," "promising," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described under the heading "Risk Factors" set forth in the Company's reports filed with the SEC from time to time. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Relmada undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the risks described herein should not be a complete list.

Investor Contact: 

Tim McCarthy 

LifeSci Advisors 

212-915-2564 

tim@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Inquiries: 

FischTank PR

relmada@fischtankpr.com

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Preliminary and Unaudited)







As of





As of





As of







December 31,





December 31,





June 30,







2020





2019





2019



Assets



















Current assets:



















Cash and cash equivalents



$

2,495,397





$

36,278,519





$

9,216,554



          Short-term investments





114,595,525







80,164,823







-



          Other receivable





-







-







176,980



          Lease payments receivable – short term





79,457







73,091







70,102



          Prepaid expenses





903,190







423,863







520,745



Total current assets





118,073,569







116,940,296







9,984,381



Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation





1,258







5,010







7,210



Other assets





25,000







25,000







25,000



Lease payments receivable – long term





86,377







165,834







203,142



Total assets



$

118,186,204





$

117,136,140





$

10,219,733





























Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)



















































Current liabilities:

























          Accounts payable



$

8,346,475





$

522,663





$

924,359



          Accrued expenses





4,256,245







824,936







1,317,855



          Notes payable





-







110,247







364,204





























Total current liabilities





12,603,458







1,457,846







2,606,418





























Total liabilities





12,603,458







1,457,846







2,606,418





























Stockholders' Equity (Deficit):

























Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding





-







-







-



Class A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 3,500,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding





-







-







-



Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 16,332,939, 14,457,013 and 9,744,643 shares issued and outstanding, respectively





16,333







14,457







9,744



Additional paid-in capital





284,881,716







235,522,746







119,265,938



Accumulated deficit





(179,315,303)







(119,858,909)







(111,662,367)



Total stockholders' equity





105,582,746







115,678,294







7,613,315



Total liabilities and stockholders' equity



$

118,186,204





$

117,136,140





$

10,219,733



 

Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

















(Unaudited)



















Year





Year





Six months





Year







Ended





ended





ended





ended







December 31,





December 31,





December 31,





June 30,







2020





2019





2019





2019



Operating expenses:

























     Research and development



$

35,972,731





$

7,859,453





$

3,513,606





$

7,024,747



     General and administrative





24,865,942







7,249,858







4,757,999







5,703,173



Total operating expenses





60,838,673







15,109,311







8,271,605







12,727,920





































Loss from operations





(60,838,673)







(15,109,311)







(8,271,605)







(12,727,920)





































Other income (expenses):

































          Change in fair value of derivative liabilities





-







-







-







(54,634)



               Interest income (expense), net





1,399,225







104,112







75,063







(761,038)



               Realized loss on short-term investments





(156,213)







-







-







-



               Unrealized gain on short-term investments





139,267







-







-







-



               Loss on extinguishment of debt





-







-







-







(3,774,468)



Total other income (expenses), net





1,382,279







104,112







75,063







(4,590,140)





































Net loss



$

(59,456,394)





$

(15,005,199)





$

(8,196,542)





$

(17,318,060)





































Net loss per common share – basic and diluted



$

(3.81)





$

(1.62)





$

(0.77)





$

(2.74)





































Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted





15,594,228







9,241,219







10,577,866







6,311,769



 

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