Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Relmada Therapeutics Provides Corporate Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2021 Financial Results

 

CORAL GABLES, Fla., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLMD), a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), today provided a corporate update and announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021. The Company will host a conference call today, Wednesday, March 23, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time/1:30 PM Pacific Time.

“We are pleased by the significant progress achieved throughout 2021 in advancing our lead program, REL-1017, and we expect 2022 to be a catalyst-rich year for Relmada,” said Sergio Traversa, Relmada’s Chief Executive Officer. “Importantly, we have now successfully completed two human abuse potential (HAP) studies which confirmed no meaningful abuse potential of REL-1017 compared to oxycodone and ketamine, consistent with previously reported data and the DEA statement on esmethadone.”

 

“Looking ahead, we anticipate multiple key data readouts throughout the remainder of the year, as the multiple ongoing clinical studies that comprise RELIANCE continue to progress. In mid-2022 we expect data from RELIANCE III, our ongoing monotherapy registrational Phase 3 study, followed by data in the third and fourth quarters from RELIANCE I and RELIANCE II, our Phase 3 pivotal studies for adjunctive treatment of MDD, respectively. Importantly, our robust REL-1017 development program continues to be supported by a strong balance sheet, which was further enhanced by the successful over-subscribed follow-on offering that we closed in the fourth quarter of last year.”

 

Recent Corporate Highlights

 

A recent pre-planned interim safety assessment, performed by an independent data monitoring committee (iDMC), found no unfavorable safety signals and concluded with a recommendation to proceed the RELIANCE studies as planned

 

Announced top-line results of the HAP study comparing REL-1017 to ketamine and placebo, confirming the absence of any meaningful abuse liability of REL-1017

 

Publication of REL-1017 Phase 2 data in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Psychiatry, highlighting the rapid and robust efficacy, as well as the favorable safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of REL-1017

 

Presented results of the HAP study comparing REL-1017 to oxycodone and placebo at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology

 

Closed over-subscribed follow-on offering for gross proceeds of $172.5 million

 

 

 

Upcoming Anticipated Milestones for REL-1017

 

Mid 22 – Data for RELIANCE III monotherapy MDD trial

 

3Q 22 – Data for RELIANCE I adjunctive MDD trial

 

4Q 22 – Data for RELIANCE II adjunctive MDD trial

 

Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

 

Research and development expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2021, totaled $25.3 million, compared to $14.9 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by increased costs associated with preparing and conducting RELIANCE, the Company’s Phase 3 program for REL-1017.

 

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, totaled $8.9 million, compared to $6.0 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, an increase of approximately $2.9 million. The increase was primarily driven by  increases in personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting services.

 

The net loss for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021, was $34.4 million, or a net loss of $1.80 per share, compared with a net loss of $20.8 million, or a net loss of $1.30 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2020.

 

Full-Year 2021 Financial Results

 

Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, totaled $90.6 million, compared to $36.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The 2021 total includes a one-time expense, consisting of $2.5 million cash and $10.2 million stock-based payment, for the novel psilocybin acquisition from Arbormentis LLC in the third quarter. The remaining increase was primarily driven by increases in costs associated with the execution of a broader clinical program for REL-1017.

 

General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2021, totaled $35.1 million, compared to $24.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily driven by increases in personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting services.

 

Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was $125.8 million and $59.5 million, respectively. The Company had a net loss per common share of $7.16 and $3.81 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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As of December 31, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $211.9 million, compared to cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $117.1 million at December 31, 2020. This includes $161.2 in net proceeds from the public offering closed in December 2021.

 

The Company’s complete audited financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, will be contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Conference Call and Webcast Details

 

Date: Wednesday, March 23
Time: 4:30pm Eastern Time
Toll Free: 877-407-0792
International: 201-689-8263
Conference ID: 13727905
Webcast: https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1536859&tp_key=0d9f65e796  

 

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investors section of the Relmada website at https://www.relmada.com/investors/ir-calendar.

 

About REL-1017

 

REL-1017, a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission, is currently in late-stage development for the treatment of MDD. The ongoing RELIANCE Clinical Research Program is designed to evaluate the potential for REL-1017 as a rapid-acting, oral, once-daily antidepressant treatment. In a Phase 2 trial, REL-1017 demonstrated robust, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects with statistically significant improvements compared to placebo. The Phase 2 study also showed a favorable pharmacokinetic, safety, and tolerability profile of REL-1017 consistent with results observed in previously completed Phase 1 studies.

 

About Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

 

Relmada Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company addressing diseases of the central nervous system (CNS), with a focus on major depressive disorder (MDD). Relmada’s experienced and dedicated team is committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Relmada’s lead program, REL-1017, is a new chemical entity (NCE) and novel NMDA receptor (NMDAR) channel blocker that preferentially targets hyperactive channels while maintaining physiological glutamatergic neurotransmission. REL-1017 has entered late-stage development as an adjunctive treatment and monotherapy treatment for MDD in adults. In addition, Relmada is advancing a clinical-stage program in neurodegenerative diseases based on psilocybin and select derivative molecules. Learn more at www.relmada.com.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. This press release contains statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including but not limited to statements regarding the expected use of the proceeds from the offering. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “will,” “will likely result,” “will continue,” “plans to,” “potential,” “promising,” and similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including the risk factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC from time to time. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Relmada undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the risks described herein should not be a complete list.

 

Investor Contact:

 

Tim McCarthy

LifeSci Advisors

917-679-9282

tim@lifesciadvisors.com

 

Media Inquiries:

 

FischTank PR

relmada@fischtankpr.com

 

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Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

 

   As of   As of 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $44,443,439   $2,495,397 
Short-term investments   167,466,167    114,595,525 
Lease payments receivable – short term   86,377    79,457 
Prepaid expenses   11,301,535    903,190 
Total current assets   223,297,518    118,073,569 
Fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation   -    1,258 
Other assets   28,293    25,000 
Lease payments receivable – long term   -    86,377 
Total assets  $223,325,811   $118,186,204 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)          
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $11,192,502   $8,346,475 
Accrued expenses   3,868,423    4,256,983 
Total current liabilities   15,060,925    12,603,458 
Total liabilities   15,060,925    12,603,458 
           
Stockholders’ Equity:          
Class A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 3,500,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding   -    - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 27,740,147 and 16,332,939 shares issued and outstanding, respectively   27,740    16,333 
Additional paid-in capital   513,304,258    284,881,716 
Accumulated deficit   (305,067,112)   (179,315,303)
Total stockholders’ equity   208,264,886    105,582,746 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $223,325,811   $118,186,204 

 

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Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

 

   2021   2020 
Operating expenses:        
Research and development  $90,621,570   $35,972,731 
General and administrative   35,081,922    24,865,942 
Total operating expenses   125,703,492    60,838,673 
           
Loss from operations   (125,703,492)   (60,838,673)
           
Other income (expenses):          
Interest/investment income, net   1,199,077    1,399,225 
Realized loss on short-term investments   (636,012)   (156,213)
Unrealized (loss) gain on short-term investments   (611,382)   139,267 
Total other (expenses) income, net   (48,317)   1,382,279 
           
Net loss  $(125,751,809)  $(59,456,394)
           
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted  $(7.16)  $(3.81)
           
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic and diluted   17,552,738    15,594,228 

 

 

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