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Akero(AKRO) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-09 19:30
研发费用和一般及行政费用 - 公司预计未来几年内会继续大幅增加研发费用,以推进EFX的后期临床开发[161,162] - 公司预计未来几年内一般及行政费用也会增加,以支持EFX的开发和持续研究活动[164,165] - 2024年第二季度研发费用为5532.2万美元,较2023年同期增加98%,主要是EFX项目直接费用增加2487.9万美元[170,171] - 2024年第二季度一般及行政费用为1041.9万美元,较2023年同期增加36%,主要是股份支付费用增加180万美元[172] - 研发费用增加113%,主要由于EFX项目直接费用增加51.8百万美元,包括CRO费用增加50.0百万美元和第三方合同制造费用增加2.1百万美元[178] - 一般及行政费用增加35%,主要由于股份支付费用增加3.3百万美元和其他费用及工资相关费用增加1.8百万美元[181] - 公司预计未来会继续大幅增加研发支出,以支持EFX项目的临床开发和制造活动[180] 现金和融资 - 公司2024年6月30日的现金、现金等价物和短期及长期有价证券总额为8.483亿美元,预计可为SYNCHRONY Histology和SYNCHRONY Real World研究提供资金支持,并维持公司目前的运营计划至2027年下半年[156] - 公司自成立以来通过多次融资获得总计14.279亿美元的资金[184] - 截至2024年6月30日,公司拥有8.483亿美元的现金、现金等价物和短期及长期有价证券[184] - 公司可能需要通过股权融资、债务融资等方式筹集更多资金以完成EFX的临床开发和商业化[196] - 公司与Hercules签订的贷款协议可提供最高100百万美元的贷款额度[193] 财务风险 - 公司的非可撤销采购和其他安排从2023年12月31日的32.1百万美元增加至2024年6月30日的41.7百万美元[199] - 公司的主要投资目标是保护资本以为运营提供资金,同时在不承担重大风险的情况下尽量最大化投资收益[203] - 公司有一笔浮动利率的定期贷款受利率上升的影响[204] - 公司大部分交易以美元计价,但也有一些以欧元和英镑等其他货币计价的交易,因此面临外汇风险[205] - 虽然到目前为止通胀对公司业务、财务状况和经营业绩没有重大影响,但未来可能会受到临床试验成本、制造和供应成本、吸引和留住合格人才的劳动力成本以及其他运营成本的影响[206,207] EFX临床试验和开发 - 公司已经完成了5次针对MASH和/或2型糖尿病患者的临床试验,证明EFX具有复制天然FGF21作用的独特能力[151] - EFX有望成为治疗MASH的最佳FGF21类似物和有前景的单一疗法[152]
Akero(AKRO) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-09 19:15
临床试验进展 - 公司启动了EFX的第三期SYNCHRONY Outcomes临床试验,该试验将评估EFX在代偿性肝硬化(F4)患者中的疗效[5] - 公司正在进行的EFX第2b期SYMMETRY研究预计将于2025年第一季度公布96周结果[8] - EFX被设计为每周一次给药,在临床试验中耐受性良好[11] 研究成果发布 - 公司在EASL 2024大会上发表了EFX的海报和最新研究成果[6] 公司管理团队 - 公司任命Scott Gangloff为首席技术官,加强了领导团队[7] 财务状况 - 公司2024年6月30日的现金、现金等价物和短期及长期有价证券为8.483亿美元[9] - 公司认为目前的现金储备足以支持SYNCHRONY Histology和Real-World研究的主要终点结果读出,以及公司目前的运营计划,直到2027年下半年[10] - 公司2024年第二季度的研发费用为5,532万美元,较2023年同期增加[10] - 公司2024年第二季度的管理费用为1,042万美元,较2023年同期增加[10] - 公司2024年第二季度的总运营费用为6,574万美元,较2023年同期增加[10]
Akero Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-08-09 19:00
公司动态 - 公司宣布启动Efruxifermin (EFX)的第三阶段SYNCHRONY Outcomes试验,针对代谢功能障碍相关脂肪性肝炎(MASH)引起的代偿性肝硬化(F4)患者[1] - 公司在2024年欧洲肝脏研究协会(EASL)大会上展示了EFX的海报和最新口头报告[1] - 公司任命Scott Gangloff为首席技术官,加强领导团队[1] 临床试验进展 - 公司启动了SYNCHRONY计划的第三阶段临床试验,包括三个全球随机双盲安慰剂对照试验,旨在支持EFX用于治疗MASH引起的代偿性肝硬化和早期肝硬化MASH的上市申请[4] - SYNCHRONY Outcomes试验招募代偿性肝硬化(F4)患者,评估EFX 50mg每周注射的效果,主要终点是96周治疗后纤维化减退且MASH未恶化[4] - SYNCHRONY Histology试验招募早期肝硬化MASH(F2-F3)患者,评估EFX 28mg和50mg的效果,主要终点是52周治疗后纤维化改善和MASH/NASH的解决[4] - SYNCHRONY Real-World试验招募MASH或MASLD患者,评估EFX 50mg的安全性和耐受性[4] 财务更新 - 截至2024年6月30日,公司持有现金、现金等价物及短期和长期市场证券共计8.483亿美元[9] - 公司预计现有资金足以支持SYNCHRONY Histology和Real-World研究的主要终点读出,以及当前运营计划至2027年下半年[9] - 2024年第二季度研发费用为5530万美元,较2023年同期增长97.5%,主要由于多个临床试验的完成和启动,以及临床供应品的生产[9] - 2024年第二季度总运营费用为6570万美元,较2023年同期增长84.5%,包括研发和行政费用的增加[9] 产品介绍 - Efruxifermin (EFX)是公司的主要候选产品,用于治疗MASH,是一种Fc-FGF21融合蛋白,旨在模拟天然FGF21的生物活性,改善肝脏脂肪和炎症,逆转纤维化,增加胰岛素敏感性和改善脂质代谢[10][11] 行业背景 - 代谢功能障碍相关脂肪性肝炎(MASH)是一种严重的MASLD形式,估计影响超过1700万美国人,其特点是肝脏脂肪过量积累,导致肝细胞损伤、炎症和纤维化,可能进展为肝硬化、肝衰竭、癌症和死亡[12]
SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP Announces Shareholder Investigation of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO)
Prnewswire· 2024-07-17 22:51
NEW YORK, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP announces that it is investigating Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) on behalf of the company's shareholders. The investigation seeks to determine whether Akero's directors breached their fiduciary duties in connection with recent corporate actions.If you are a shareholder of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding your rights and options, free of charge, please visit us at: https://pjlfir ...
Akero Therapeutics (AKRO) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade
ZACKS· 2024-07-17 01:05
Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.The power ...
AKRO Today Is the Last Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2024-06-25 15:00
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akero" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: AKRO) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors who purchased the Company's securities between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the "Class Pe ...
AKRO FINAL DEADLINE: ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important June 25 Deadline in Securities Class Action – AKRO
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-06-25 01:10
NEW YORK, June 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important June 25, 2024 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Akero common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arran ...
TUESDAY DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - AKRO
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-06-23 22:17
SAN DIEGO, June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP announces that purchasers of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) common stock between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, all dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), have until this Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to seek appointment as lead plaintiff. Captioned Klobus v. Akero Therapeutics, Inc., No. 3:24-cv- 02534 (N.D. Cal.), the Akero class action lawsuit charges Akero and certain of its top executive officers wit ...
Deadline in 2 Days: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Investors of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (AKRO)
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2024-06-23 21:45
RADNOR, Pa., June 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (“Akero”) (NASDAQ: AKRO) on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired Akero common stock between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).. The action charges Akero with violations of ...
AKRO Investors Have the Opportunity to Lead Akero Therapeutics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2024-06-22 22:30
NEW YORK, June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds investors that a shareholder filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of all purchasers of common stock of Akero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKRO) between September 13, 2022 and October 9, 2023. Shareholders who want to serve as lead plaintiff for the class must file their motions with the court by June 25, 2024. To join the Akero class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=24557 or call Phil ...