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Galmed Pharmaceuticals Provides Business Update and Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results


TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLMD) ("Galmed" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of Aramchol, a liver targeted, oral SCD1 modulator currently in a Phase 3/4 clinical trial for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis ("NASH") and fibrosis provides today a business update and reports financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 08:30 ET today.

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Business Development

During the past quarter, the Company announced the initiation of its Phase 3/4 ARMOR, a double-blind, placebo-controlled, global study, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Aramchol in subjects with NASH and fibrosis. The study is designed to consist of two parts. In the first part (Histology-Based) 1200 subjects will be treated with Aramchol or matching placebo for 52 weeks. The Histology-Based data will serve as the basis for the submission of a marketing authorization application under regulatory provisions of accelerated/conditional approval. In the second part (clinically-based), all subjects will continue with the same treatment assignment until study completion to confirm clinical efficacy.

The ARMOR study will be conducted in approximately 185 sites in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia and the Company aims to complete enrollment by the second quarter of 2021 and report top-line results by the fourth quarter of 2022.

Financial Summary - Third Quarter 2019 vs. Third Quarter 2018:

Conference Call & Webcast:

Wednesday, November 6th @ 8:30am Eastern Time.


Toll Free:

1-855-327-6837


Toll/International:

1-631-891-4304


Israel Toll Free:

1-809-458-327


Conference ID:

10007881


Webcast:

http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=136591

Replay Dial-In Numbers


Toll Free:

1-844-512-2921


Toll/International:

1-412-317-6671


Replay Pin Number:

10007881


Replay Start:

Monday November 6, 2019, 11:30 AM ET


Replay Expiry:

Monday November 20, 2019, 11:59 PM ET

About Aramchol and Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Aramchol (arachidyl amido cholanoic acid) is a novel fatty acid bile acid conjugate, inducing beneficial modulation of intra-hepatic lipid metabolism. Aramchol's ability to modulate hepatic lipid metabolism was discovered and validated in animal models, demonstrating downregulation of the three key pathologies of NASH: steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis. The effect of Aramchol on fibrosis is mediated by downregulation of steatosis and directly on human collagen producing cells. Aramchol has been granted Fast Track designation status by the FDA for the treatment of NASH.

NASH is an emerging world crisis impacting an estimated 3% to 5% of the U.S. population and an estimated 2% to 4% globally. It is the fastest growing cause of liver cancer and liver transplant in the U.S. due to the rise in obesity. NASH is the progressive form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cirrhosis and liver-related mortality.

About Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is a clinical stage drug development biopharmaceutical company for liver, metabolic and inflammatory diseases. Our lead compound, Aramcholtm, a backbone drug candidate for the treatment of NASH and fibrosis is currently in a Phase 3/4 registrational study.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Galmed's objectives, plans and strategies, as well as statements, other than historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Galmed intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. These statements are often characterized by terminology such as "believes," "hopes," "may," "anticipates," "should," "intends," "plans," "will," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "positioned," "strategy" and similar expressions and are based on assumptions and assessments made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Many factors could cause Galmed's actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the timing and cost of Galmed's planned pivotal Phase 3/4 ARMOR trial, or the ARMOR Study; completion and receiving favorable results of the ARMOR Study for Aramchol or any other pre-clinical or clinical trial; regulatory action with respect to Aramchol by the FDA or the EMA; the commercial launch and future sales of Aramchol or any other future products or product candidates; Galmed's ability to comply with all applicable post-market regulatory requirements for Aramchol in the countries in which it seeks to market the product; Galmed's ability to achieve favorable pricing for Aramchol; Galmed's expectations regarding the commercial market for NASH patients; third-party payor reimbursement for Aramchol; Galmed's estimates regarding anticipated capital requirements and Galmed's needs for additional financing; market adoption of Aramchol by physicians and patients; the timing, cost or other aspects of the commercial launch of Aramchol; the development and approval of the use of Aramchol for additional indications or in combination therapy; and Galmed's expectations regarding licensing, acquisitions and strategic operations. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting Galmed is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" included in Galmed's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 13, 2019, and in other filings that Galmed has made and may make with the SEC in the future. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and reflect Galmed's current views with respect to future events, and Galmed does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

GALMED PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share data and per share data



As of

September
30,

2019



As of

December 31,

2018



Unaudited



Audited

Assets








Current assets








Cash and cash equivalents


$

18,291



$

24,159

Short-term deposits



20,408




6,067

Marketable debt securities



41,031




59,962

Other accounts receivable



898




218

   Total current assets



80,628




90,406









Right of use assets



548




-

Property and equipment, net



176




194

  Total non-current assets



724




194









Total assets


$

81,352



$

90,600









Liabilities and stockholders' equity
















Current liabilities








Trade payables


$

2,742



$

1,814

Other accounts payable



798




892

  Total current liabilities



3,540




2,706









Non-current liabilities








Lease obligation


$

389



$

-

Total non-current liabilities



389




-









Ordinary shares par value NIS 0.01 per share; Authorized 50,000,000; 
    Issued and outstanding: 21,124,110 shares as of September 30, 2019; 
    21,018,919 shares as of December 31, 2018



58




58

Additional paid-in capital



175,963




174,322

Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)



52




(11)

Accumulated deficit



(98,650)




(86,475)

  Total stockholders' equity



77,423




87,894









Total liabilities and stockholders' equity


$

81,352



$

90,600

 

 

GALMED PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share data and per share data




Three months ended

September 30,



Nine months ended

September 30,



2019



2018



2019



2018

Revenue


$

-



$

1,500



$

-



$

2,038

















Research and development expenses



4,054




1,693




10,817




5,577

















General and administrative expenses



953




987




2,931




2,975

















Total operating expenses



5,007




1,180




13,748




6,514

















Financial income, net



493




296




1,573




439

















Loss before income taxes



4,514




884




12,175




6,075

















Taxes on Income



-




75




-




75

















Net loss


$

4,514



$

959



$

12,175



$

6,150

















Basic and diluted net loss per share


$

0.21



$

0.05



$

0.58



$

0.36

















Weighted-average number of shares outstanding 
     used in computing basic and diluted net loss 
     per share



21,123,418




20,953,421




21,109,421




17,167,911

 

 

GALMED PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

U.S. Dollars in thousands



Nine months ended

September 30,



2019



2018

Cash flow from operating activities
















Net loss


$

(12,175)



$

(6,150)









Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating
activities








Depreciation and amortization



27




261

Stock-based compensation expense



1,546




1,045

Interest income from short-term deposits



(161)




(21)

Amortization of discount on marketable securities



(93)




(81)

Loss (gain) from realization of marketable securities



(10)




13

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:








Increase in other accounts receivable



(680)




(131)

Increase (decrease) in trade payables



928




(988)

Decrease in other accounts payable



(253)




(183)

Decrease in deferred revenue



-




(538)

Net cash used in operating activities



(10,871)




(6,773)









Cash flow from investing activities








Purchase of property and equipment



(9)




(53)

Investment in available for sale securities



(72,600)




(88,180)

Investment in short-term deposits, net



(14,180)




(6,000)

Consideration from sale of available for sale securities



91,697




33,907

Net cash provided in (used in) investing activities



4,908




(60,326)









Cash flow from financing activities








Issuance of ordinary shares and warrants, net of issuance costs



-




79,118

Proceeds from exercise of options



95




943

Net cash provided in financing activities



95




80,061









Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents



(5,868)




12,962

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period



24,159




13,021

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period


$

18,291



$

25,983









Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:








Cash received from interest


$

1,542




513









Non-cash transactions:








Recognition of right-of-use asset and lease liability from adoption of ASU
2016-02


$

679




-

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SOURCE Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd.


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