LEXINGTON, Mass., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Keros Therapeutics, Inc. (“Keros” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KROS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from hematological, pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders with high unmet medical need, today provided a business update and reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.
“We are on track to report additional data from multiple clinical trials this year, including our two Phase 2 clinical trials of KER-050, one in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes ("MDS") and one in patients with myelofibrosis,” said Jasbir S. Seehra, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer. “We believe these data readouts, combined with the planned commencement of our Phase 2 clinical trial of KER-012 in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension in the first half of this year, position Keros for a year of important clinical milestones.”
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First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Keros reported a net loss of $35.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 as compared to a net loss of $24.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. The increase of $11.6 million for the first quarter was largely due to increased research and development efforts as well as additional investments to support the achievement of Keros' clinical and corporate goals.
Research and development expenses were $31.1 million for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $18.1 million for the same period in 2022. The increase of $13.0 million was primarily due to additional research and development efforts, manufacturing activities and personnel expenses to support the advancement of Keros’ pipeline.
General and administrative expenses were $7.8 million for the first quarter of 2023 as compared to $6.0 million for the same period in 2022. The increase of $1.7 million was primarily due to increase in personnel expenses and other external expenses to support Keros' organizational growth.
Keros’ cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2023 was $351.4 million compared to $279.0 million as of December 31, 2022. Keros expects that the cash and cash equivalents it had on hand at March 31, 2023 will enable Keros to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the fourth quarter of 2025.
About Keros Therapeutics, Inc.
Keros is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from hematological, pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders with high unmet medical need. Keros is a leader in understanding the role of the transforming growth factor-beta family of proteins, which are master regulators of red blood cell and platelet production as well as of the growth, repair and maintenance of a number of tissues, including blood vessels and heart tissue. Keros’ lead protein therapeutic product candidate, KER-050, is being developed for the treatment of low blood cell counts, or cytopenias, including anemia and thrombocytopenia, in patients with MDS and in patients with myelofibrosis. Keros’ lead small molecule product candidate, KER-047, is being developed for the treatment of functional iron deficiency. Keros’ third product candidate, KER-012, is being developed for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Words such as “believe,” “enable,” “expects,” “plans,” “progress” and “will” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of these forward-looking statements include statements concerning: Keros’ expectations regarding its growth, strategy, progress and the design, objectives and timing of its clinical trials for KER-050, KER-047 and KER-012; and Keros’ expected cash runway. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: Keros’ limited operating history and historical losses; Keros’ ability to raise additional funding to complete the development and any commercialization of its product candidates; Keros’ dependence on the success of its product candidates, KER-050, KER-047 and KER-012; that Keros may be delayed in initiating, enrolling or completing any clinical trials; competition from third parties that are developing products for similar uses; Keros’ ability to obtain, maintain and protect its intellectual property; and Keros’ dependence on third parties in connection with manufacturing, clinical trials and preclinical studies.
These and other risks are described more fully in Keros’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 3, 2023, and its other documents subsequently filed with or furnished to the SEC. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Except to the extent required by law, Keros undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, | |||||||
2023 | 2022 | ||||||
REVENUE: | |||||||
License revenue | $ | — | $ | — | |||
Total revenue | — | — | |||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||
Research and development | (31,091 | ) | (18,078 | ) | |||
General and administrative | (7,778 | ) | (6,048 | ) | |||
Total operating expenses | (38,869 | ) | (24,126 | ) | |||
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS | (38,869 | ) | (24,126 | ) | |||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET | |||||||
Interest expense, net | — | (1 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net | 3,065 | (59 | ) | ||||
Total other income (expense), net | 3,065 | (60 | ) | ||||
Net loss | $ | (35,804 | ) | $ | (24,186 | ) | |
Net loss attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (35,804 | ) | $ | (24,186 | ) | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | (1.26 | ) | $ | (1.01 | ) | |
Weighted-average common stock outstanding—basic and diluted | 28,369,453 | 23,993,698 | |||||
KEROS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
MARCH 31, 2023 | DECEMBER 31, 2022 | ||||
ASSETS | |||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 351,429 | 279,048 | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,793 | 6,719 | |||
Total current assets | 362,222 | 285,767 | |||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 16,364 | 15,548 | |||
Property and equipment, net | 2,933 | 2,021 | |||
Restricted cash | 1,327 | 1,327 | |||
Other long-term assets | 1,590 | 2,118 | |||
TOTAL ASSETS | 384,436 | 306,781 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||
Accounts payable | 4,682 | 3,339 | |||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | — | 455 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 10,776 | 12,753 | |||
Total current liabilities | 15,458 | 16,547 | |||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 13,994 | 12,811 | |||
Total liabilities | 29,452 | 29,358 | |||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | |||||
Common stock, par value of $0.0001 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively; 29,548,649 and 27,543,453 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 3 | 2 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 619,219 | 505,855 | |||
Accumulated deficit | (264,238 | ) | (228,434 | ) | |
Total stockholders' equity | 354,984 | 277,423 | |||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 384,436 | 306,781 | |||
Last Trade: | US$52.51 |
Daily Change: | -1.17 -2.18 |
Daily Volume: | 390,322 |
Market Cap: | US$1.970B |
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