KalVista Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Fiscal Quarter Results

December 10, 2020 Off By BusinessWire

KVD900 Phase 2 Clinical Trial Patient Treatment Completed; Data Expected Q1 2021 –

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & SALISBURY, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$KALV–KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule protease inhibitors, today provided an operational update and released financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended October 31, 2020.

“We have completed the patient treatment phase of our KVD900 Phase 2 trial and are in the process of wrapping up that study. Data from this trial evaluating KVD900 as an oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema is expected in the first quarter of 2021,” said Andrew Crockett, Chief Executive Officer of KalVista. “The formulation data recently shared for KVD824, our oral prophylactic treatment candidate for HAE, showed concentrations that we believe can lead to efficacy levels competitive with approved injectable therapies. We expect to submit an Investigational New Drug Application to the FDA for a Phase 2 clinical trial of KVD824 as a potential twice-daily oral treatment in the prevention of HAE attacks in the first quarter of 2021.”

Second Fiscal Quarter and Recent Business Highlights:

  • Completed treatment of the planned target of 50 patients in a Phase 2 clinical trial intended to evaluate the safety and efficacy of KVD900 as an oral on-demand treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE) attacks. This trial is expected to provide data in the first quarter of 2021. A Pediatric Investigational Plan (PIP) has also been approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for KVD900.
  • Provided data on KVD824 as a twice-daily oral candidate for prophylactic treatment of HAE. Work to optimize the exposure profile of KVD824 yielded a formulation that maintains the plasma concentrations KalVista believes are required to compete with approved injectable therapies, while showing an encouraging safety and tolerability profile in up to 14 days of dosing. An Investigational New Drug Application (IND) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a Phase 2 clinical trial is expected in the first quarter of 2021. (Read more…)
  • Announced a novel oral Factor XIIa inhibitor program as the next area of development focus. KalVista’s internal research team has discovered multiple series of oral Factor XIIa inhibitors, initially being advanced with the potential to provide the next generation of HAE therapeutics. IND-enabling studies for potential oral Factor XIIa inhibitor candidates are expected in 2021.

Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Results:

  • Revenue: No revenue was recognized for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $3.9 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease of $3.9 million was due to the expiration of the Merck Option Agreement in February 2020. No future revenue remains to be recognized under this agreement.
  • R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $9.1 million for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $9.8 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in expenses during the quarter primarily reflects a decrease in spending on KVD001, which concluded a Phase 2 clinical trial in December 2019, a decrease in spending on KVD900, and a decrease in spending on preclinical activities. These decreases were somewhat offset by increased spending related to the development of KVD824.
  • G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $3.6 million for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to $3.4 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The $0.2 million increase in expenses reflects an increase in employee related expenses.
  • Net Loss: Net loss was $10.4 million, or $(0.58) per weighted average basic and diluted share, for the three months ended October 31, 2020, compared to net loss of $5.9 million, or $(0.33) per weighted average basic and diluted share, for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The increase in net loss and net loss per share in the three months ended October 31, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year was primarily due to the decrease in revenue in the three months ended October 31, 2020.
  • Cash: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $55.9 million as of October 31, 2020, compared to $67.7 million as of April 30, 2020. The decrease in net cash position was due to increased spending, primarily on research and development activities.

About KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of small molecule protease inhibitors for diseases with significant unmet need. KalVista has developed a proprietary portfolio of novel, small molecule plasma kallikrein inhibitors initially targeting hereditary angioedema (HAE) and diabetic macular edema (DME). KalVista is developing KVD900 as an on-demand therapy for acute HAE attacks and is conducting a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in HAE patients with data expected in the first quarter of 2021. KVD824 is in development for prophylactic treatment of HAE with an expected IND filing for a phase 2 clinical trial in the first quarter of 2021. KalVista’s recently announced oral Factor XIIa inhibitor program represents a new generation of therapies that may further improve the treatment of HAE for patients. In DME, an intravitreally administered plasma kallikrein inhibitor known as KVD001, completed a Phase 2 clinical trial in 2019.

For more information, please visit www.kalvista.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “seek,” “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely,” “may,” “should,” “will” and similar references to future periods. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the potential impact of COVID-19, that could cause actual results to differ materially from what we expect. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, our expectations about safety and efficacy of our product candidates and timing of clinical trials and its results, our ability to commence or complete clinical studies and to obtain regulatory approvals for KVD900, KVD824 and other candidates in development, the ability of KVD900, KVD824 and other candidates in development to treat HAE or DME, the future progress and potential success of our oral Factor XIIa program, and the sufficiency of our cash, cash equivalents and investments to fund our operations. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect our business and financial results are detailed in our annual report on Form 10-K filed on July 1, 2020, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings we may make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
October 31, April 30,

2020

2020

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

16,174

 

$

15,789

 

Marketable securities

 

39,700

 

 

51,925

 

Research and development tax credit receivable

 

14,685

 

 

16,527

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,517

 

 

4,455

 

Total current assets

 

72,076

 

 

88,696

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,889

 

 

2,043

 

Right of use assets

 

1,305

 

 

1,612

 

Other assets

 

178

 

 

178

 

Total assets

$

75,448

 

$

92,529

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable

$

2,173

 

$

1,677

 

Accrued expenses

 

6,941

 

 

5,455

 

Lease liability – current portion

 

422

 

 

588

 

Total current liabilities

 

9,536

 

 

7,720

 

Long-term liabilities:
Lease liability – net of current portion

 

932

 

 

1,057

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

932

 

 

1,057

 

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value

 

18

 

 

18

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

209,750

 

 

207,208

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(142,832

)

 

(121,592

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,956

)

 

(1,882

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

64,980

 

 

83,752

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

75,448

 

$

92,529

 

 
KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
October 31, October 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

 
Revenue

$

 

$

3,920

 

$

 

$

7,289

 

Operating expenses:
Research and development

 

9,148

 

 

9,789

 

 

20,313

 

 

19,476

 

General and administrative

 

3,633

 

 

3,420

 

 

6,912

 

 

6,665

 

Total operating expenses

 

12,781

 

 

13,209

 

 

27,225

 

 

26,141

 

Operating loss

 

(12,781

)

 

(9,289

)

 

(27,225

)

 

(18,852

)

 
Other income:
Interest income

 

193

 

 

505

 

 

451

 

 

1,095

 

Foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss)

 

(24

)

 

560

 

 

414

 

 

108

 

Other income

 

2,186

 

 

2,321

 

 

5,119

 

 

4,408

 

Total other income

 

2,355

 

 

3,386

 

 

5,984

 

 

5,611

 

Net loss

$

(10,426

)

$

(5,903

)

$

(21,241

)

$

(13,241

)

 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted

$

(0.58

)

$

(0.33

)

$

(1.19

)

$

(0.75

)

 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted

 

17,907,393

 

 

17,823,302

 

 

17,877,988

 

 

17,656,150

 

 
KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)
 
Six Months Ended
October 31,

2020

2019

 
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss

$

(21,241

)

$

(13,241

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

 

261

 

 

248

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

2,436

 

 

2,236

 

Realized gain from sale of marketable securities

 

(116

)

 

(129

)

Non-cash operating lease expense

 

17

 

 

2

 

Amortization of premium on marketable securities

 

137

 

 

79

 

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss

 

(168

)

 

(81

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Research and development tax credit receivable

 

2,322

 

 

(577

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

3,031

 

 

785

 

Accounts payable

 

446

 

 

(558

)

Accrued expenses

 

1,335

 

 

(564

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

 

(7,289

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(11,540

)

 

(19,089

)

 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities

 

(19,342

)

 

(42,561

)

Sales and maturities of marketable securities

 

31,261

 

 

39,729

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

(35

)

 

(212

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

11,884

 

 

(3,044

)

 
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common stock, net of offering expenses

 

 

 

11,422

 

Issuance of common stock from equity incentive plans

 

106

 

 

170

 

Finance lease principal payments

 

 

 

(54

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

106

 

 

11,538

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(65

)

 

308

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

385

 

 

(10,287

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

15,789

 

 

32,006

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

16,174

 

$

21,719

 

 

Contacts

KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Leah Monteiro

Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

857-999-0808

[email protected]