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Cyclo Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Continued progress in lead development program evaluating Trappsol® Cyclo™ for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 (NPC1) in ongoing pivotal study (TransportNPC™)

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYTH) (“Cyclo Therapeutics” or the “Company”), a clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines through science and innovation for patients and families living with diseases, today reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2021, and provided a business update.

“We have executed on multiple fronts over the course of the third quarter. Our pivotal Phase 3 study evaluating Trappsol® Cyclo™ as a potential treatment for Niemann-Pick Disease, TransportNPC™, is now underway and we are pleased with the progress made thus far. Additionally, we’ve bolstered the leadership and expertise of our team with the appointments of our Chief Medical Officer and a Senior Advisor for the Alzheimer’s disease program, both of whom are world renowned, and we expect will add significant value as we look to advance Trappsol® Cyclo™ through the clinic and potentially to market,” commented N. Scott Fine, CEO of Cyclo Therapeutics. “Lastly, we continue to advance towards launching a Phase 2 study for our Alzheimer’s disease asset. We continue to execute on all fronts and are well-positioned for what we believe will be an exciting remainder of the year and beyond.”

Recent Highlights

Trappsol® Cyclo™ Clinical Program Update

Trappsol® Cyclo™ is a proprietary formulation of hydroxypropyl beta cyclodextrin, used intravenously (IV) and currently in development for the treatment of NPC, a rare genetic disorder causing cholesterol accumulation in lysosomes of cells, organ dysfunction and premature death.

Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1 Development Program

In June 2021, the Company commenced the TransportNPC™ study evaluating Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of NPC1, a rare, progressive and fatal genetic disorder. Initial sites are in the U.S.

The pivotal Phase 3 study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multicenter study designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 2,000 mg/kg doses of Trappsol® Cyclo™ administered intravenously and standard of care (SOC), compared to placebo administered intravenously and SOC alone, in patients with NPC1. The Phase 3 study intends to enroll at least 93 pediatric (age 3 years and older) and adult patients with NPC1 in at least 23 study centers in 9 countries. Eligible patients will be randomized 2:1 to receive either Trappsol® Cyclo™ or a placebo. Randomization will not be constrained based on patient age, nor will patient enrollment be gated by patient age. The study duration is 96 weeks and includes an interim analysis at 48 weeks.

The Company received a positive opinion from the Paediatric Committee (PDCO) of the EMA and agreement on its Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) for Trappsol® Cyclo™. The PIP opinion from PDCO endorsed the clinical program to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Trappsol® Cyclo™ in patients from 3 to less than 18 years of age with NPC in the randomized study, and in addition, to include a single-arm open-label sub-study of patients from birth to less than 3 years of age with NPC Type C1 irrespective of symptoms to evaluate safety and to obtain descriptive data on global disease severity and the response to Trappsol® Cyclo™. The sub-study in patients from birth to less than 3 years of age will only be conducted in the EU and countries following EMA guidelines.

Additionally, Cyclo Therapeutics recently presented new long-term safety and efficacy data from its ongoing Phase 1 open-label extension study evaluating Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of NPC. The data seen to-date provide additional support for the capacity of Trappsol® Cyclo™ to stabilize disease progression with home-based intravenous infusions as well as for a favorable safety profile of more than two years in NPC.

For more information about the Company’s TransportNPC™ pivotal Phase 3 study, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov and reference identifier NCT04860960.

Cyclo Therapeutics received Orphan Drug Designation for Trappsol® Cyclo™ to treat NPC1 in both the U.S. and EU and Fast Track and Rare Pediatric Disease Designations in the U.S. The Rare Pediatric Disease Designation is one of the chief requirements for sponsors to receive a Priority Review Voucher in the U.S. upon marketing authorization.

Alzheimer’s Disease Asset

Cyclo Therapeutics is also planning to evaluate Trappsol® Cyclo™ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, targeting the reduction of amyloid beta and tau. As part of a Type B interaction with the FDA, Cyclo Therapeutics received positive feedback supporting the Company’s development strategy to submit an IND application for a Phase 2 study of intravenous Trappsol® Cyclo™ in the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease.

Summary of Financial Results for Third Quarter 2021

Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 was approximately $3.8 million. Research and development expenses increased 69% to $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021, from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in research and development expense is due to increased activity in the Company’s international clinical program and U.S. clinical trials. The Company expects research and development costs to further increase in 2021 as we continue to seek regulatory approval for the use of Trappsol® Cyclo™ in the treatment of NPC and Alzheimer’s disease.

The Company ended the quarter with approximately $8.4 million of cash.

About Cyclo Therapeutics

Cyclo Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines through science and innovation for patients and families suffering from disease. The Company’s Trappsol® Cyclo™, an orphan drug designated product in the United States and Europe, is the subject of four formal clinical trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C, a rare and fatal genetic disease, (www.ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02939547, NCT02912793, NCT03893071 and NCT04860960). The Company is planning an early phase clinical trial using Trappsol® Cyclo™ intravenously in Alzheimer’s Disease based on encouraging data from an Expanded Access program for late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (NCT03624842). Additional indications for the active ingredient in Trappsol® Cyclo™ are in development. For additional information, visit the Company’s website: www.cyclotherapeutics.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” about the company’s current expectations about future results, performance, prospects and opportunities, including, without limitation, statements regarding the satisfaction of closing conditions relating to the offering and the anticipated use of proceeds from the offering. Statements that are not historical facts, such as “anticipates,” “believes” and “expects” or similar expressions, are forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results in future periods to differ materially from what is expressed in, or implied by, these statements. The factors which may influence the company’s future performance include the company’s ability to obtain additional capital to expand operations as planned, success in achieving regulatory approval for clinical protocols, enrollment of adequate numbers of patients in clinical trials, unforeseen difficulties in showing efficacy of the company’s biopharmaceutical products, success in attracting additional customers and profitable contracts, and regulatory risks associated with producing pharmaceutical grade and food products. These and other risk factors are described from time to time in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the company’s reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Unless required by law, the company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.

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CYCLO THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2021

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,441,297

 

 

$

12,846,113

 

Accounts receivable

 

354,864

 

 

 

71,017

 

Inventory, net

 

253,797

 

 

 

237,909

 

Current portion of mortgage note receivable

 

45,070

 

 

 

40,772

 

Prepaid insurance and services

 

92,483

 

 

 

126,474

 

Prepaid clinical expenses

 

1,804,664

 

 

 

727,952

 

Total current assets

 

10,992,175

 

 

 

14,050,237

 

 

 

 

 

FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

63,790

 

 

 

53,910

 

 

 

 

 

RIGHT-TO-USE LEASE ASSET, NET

 

22,044

 

 

 

34,011

 

 

 

 

 

MORTGAGE NOTE RECEIVABLE, LESS CURRENT PORTION

 

18,520

 

 

 

49,806

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

11,096,529

 

 

$

14,187,964

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Current portion of lease liability

$

18,882

 

 

$

17,483

 

Current portion of note payable

 

106,836

 

 

 

114,029

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

3,293,869

 

 

 

3,541,041

 

Total current liabilities

 

3,419,587

 

 

 

3,672,553

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

Long-term lease liability, less current portion

 

4,978

 

 

 

18,434

 

Long-term note payable, less current portion

 

44,910

 

 

 

44,495

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

49,888

 

 

 

62,929

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.0001 per share, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 6,453,869 and 4,770,761 shares issued and outstanding, at September 30,2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

 

646

 

 

 

477

 

Preferred stock, par value $.0001 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

53,182,513

 

 

 

44,513,841

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(45,556,105

)

 

 

(34,061,836

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

7,627,054

 

 

 

10,452,482

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

11,096,529

 

 

$

14,187,964

 

CYCLO THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

Product sales

$

403,918

 

$

222,462

 

$

1,000,641

 

$

757,790

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

Personnel

 

1,668,010

 

 

424,823

 

 

2,769,526

 

 

1,328,156

 

Cost of products sold (exclusive of direct and indirect overhead and handling costs)

 

22,671

 

 

11,578

 

 

87,425

 

 

50,958

 

Research and development

 

1,837,720

 

 

1,086,753

 

 

7,739,379

 

 

4,859,794

 

Repairs and maintenance

 

2,425

 

 

1,408

 

 

5,738

 

 

4,521

 

Professional fees

 

450,490

 

 

72,319

 

 

1,046,979

 

 

435,282

 

Office and other

 

244,343

 

 

48,202

 

 

799,856

 

 

306,387

 

Board of Director fees and costs

 

30,708

 

 

9,718

 

 

30,708

 

 

38,434

 

Depreciation

 

4,207

 

 

3,117

 

 

12,620

 

 

9,353

 

Freight and shipping

 

2,360

 

 

543

 

 

5,154

 

 

3,575

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,272

 

Total operating expenses

 

4,262,934

 

 

1,658,461

 

 

12,497,385

 

 

7,037,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

(3,859,016

)

 

(1,435,999

)

 

(11,496,744

)

 

(6,279,942

)

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

 

 

 

Investment and other income (expense)

 

(1,240

)

 

390

 

 

2,475

 

 

17,949

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

(3,860,256

)

 

(1,435,609

)

 

(11,494,269

)

 

(6,261,993

)

 

 

 

 

 

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

$

(3,860,256

)

$

(1,435,609

)

$

(11,494,269

)

$

(6,261,993

)

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE

$

(0.60

)

$

(0.94

)

$

(1.90

)

$

(4.34

)

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING

 

6,447,803

 

 

1,519,457

 

 

6,040,524

 

 

1,443,109

 

 

Contacts

JTC Team, LLC

Jenene Thomas

(833) 475-8247

CYTH@jtcir.com

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