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Research and Development Expenses: $8.3 million for Q4 2024, $32.1 million for the full year 2024.
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General and Administrative Expenses: $6.3 million for Q4 2024, $26.7 million for the full year 2024.
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Net Loss: $13.9 million or $0.05 per share for Q4 2024, $54.1 million or $0.20 per share for the full year 2024.
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Cash and Restricted Cash: $58.8 million as of December 31, 2024.
Release Date: March 05, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
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Ocugen Inc (NASDAQ:OCGN) has reached an alignment with the FDA to move forward with a Phase 2/3 pivotal confirmatory trial for OCU410ST, potentially expediting the clinical development timeline by two to three years.
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The company secured $65 million in equity and debt financings in the second half of 2024, extending its cash runway into the first quarter of 2026.
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OCU400, Ocugen's lead candidate, received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency for advanced therapy medicinal product classification, accelerating regulatory review timelines.
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Positive two-year safety and efficacy data from the OCU400 Phase 1/2 clinical trial demonstrated significant improvement in visual function, indicating long-term durability.
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Ocugen Inc (NASDAQ:OCGN) plans to file three potential Biologics License Applications (BLAs) over the next three years, showcasing a robust pipeline and strategic planning.
Negative Points
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Research and development expenses increased to $8.3 million for Q4 2024, up from $7.8 million in Q4 2023, indicating rising costs.
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General and administrative expenses also rose to $6.3 million for Q4 2024, compared to $5.2 million in Q4 2023.
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The company reported a net loss of $13.9 million for Q4 2024, an increase from the $11 million net loss in Q4 2023.
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Ocugen Inc (NASDAQ:OCGN) faces significant competition in the geographic atrophy market, with two approved therapies already available.
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The company's cash and restricted cash totaled $58.8 million as of December 31, 2024, which may require further financing to sustain long-term operations.
Q & A Highlights
Q: When considering your financial runway, does it account for the potential launch of new studies like the OCU410ST Phase 2/3? A: Yes, the budget already includes the costs for launching new studies such as the OCU410ST Phase 2/3. - Shankar Musunuri, CEO
Q: When can we expect data from the Phase 1 DME program, and what efficacy endpoints are being evaluated? A: We anticipate safety and efficacy data for OCU200 by the end of this year. We are evaluating safety, BCVA, dose response, antibody formation, and pharmacokinetics. - Tiffany Hamilton, Head of Communications