SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic CAR T (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease, today announced that it will present updated data from the completed Phase 1 TRAVERSE trial of ALLO-316 in an oral presentation at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place May 29-June 2 in Chicago, Illinois. The trial e ...

Designations Follow Recent Investigational New Drug (IND) Application Clearance for the RESOLUTION Basket Study of ALLO-329 in RheumatologyDual CD19/CD70 CAR T Specifically Designed to Enhance Therapeutic Benefit, Expanding Treatment Potential Across a Range of Autoimmune IndicationsLeverages Proprietary Dagger® Technology to Reduce or Eliminate Lymphodepletion, Potentially Expanding Access to a Broader Patient PopulationPhase 1 RESOLUTION Trial Initiation Planned for Mid-2025 with Initial Proof-of-Concept ...

Allogene Therapeutics (ALLO) incurred a loss of 28 cents per share in fourth-quarter 2024, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 34 cents. In the year-ago period, the company had incurred a loss of 51 cents per share.See the Zacks Earnings Calendar to stay ahead of market-making news.ALLO did not generate revenues during the reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter sales was pegged at $0.07 million. In the year-ago period, the company recorded revenues of $0.02 mil ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $373.1 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, with a cash runway extending into the second half of 2026 [37] - Research and development expenses for Q4 2024 were $45 million, with full-year R&D expenses totaling $192.3 million [37] - The net loss for Q4 2024 was $59.9 million or $0.28 per share, with a full-year net loss of $257.6 million or $1.32 per share [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The pivotal phase two ALPHA3 trial for ALLO-501A in first-line consolidation large B cell lymphoma is progressing, with 40 sites activated [9][25] - ALLO-329, targeting autoimmune diseases, received FDA clearance for a Phase one resolution basket trial, marking the company's entry into this area [11][28] - ALLO-316 is showing promise in renal cell carcinoma, with plans to share updates from the phase one b cohort in mid-2025 [14][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on the allogeneic CAR T therapy market, aiming to disrupt multiple disease areas and compete with autologous therapies [16] - The ALLO-501A trial is the first randomized trial evaluating CAR T as first-line consolidation therapy for MRD-positive patients, potentially redefining treatment paradigms [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to establish off-the-shelf cell therapy as a new standard of care, with a differentiated pipeline in oncology and autoimmune diseases [9][11] - The strategy includes leveraging proprietary DAGR technology to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce lymphodepletion requirements [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in reaching critical milestones in 2025, with a focus on operational excellence and scientific innovation [8][9] - The company anticipates that the ALLO-501A trial could redefine the standard of care in first-line large B cell lymphoma [24] Other Important Information - The company is expanding its strategic collaboration with Foresight Diagnostics to support the development of a companion diagnostic for ALLO-501A [27] - The ALLO-329 program is designed to address unique challenges in autoimmune diseases, with a focus on achieving lasting remission [12][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Follow-up on the recent JCO publication and ALPHA3 trial - Management highlighted that lower disease volume correlates with higher response rates and lower adverse events, supporting the ALLO-501A's potential in the ALPHA3 study [42][44] Question: Mid-2025 futility and lymphodepletion decision - Management indicated that the trial is designed to assess the necessity of ALLO-647, with both scenarios having potential benefits [52][53] Question: ALLO-329 trial in autoimmune disease - Management expects to show biomarker-based proof of concept by year-end, focusing on B cell and T cell targeting [62][64] Question: Event-free survival in ALPHA3 - Management stated that the study is well-powered for event-free survival, with a focus on MRD conversion rates for futility analysis [75][86] Question: Patient enrollment timeline for ALPHA3 - Management confirmed that enrollment is tracking towards completion by the first half of 2026, with a balanced site distribution [91][93]

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss for every period since inception and anticipates substantial net losses in the future[24]. - Net loss for 2024 was $257,590,000, compared to a net loss of $327,265,000 in 2023, representing a 21% improvement[638]. - The company expects to incur additional operating losses and recognizes the need to raise additional capital to implement its business plan[651]. - The Company has fully offset its net deferred tax assets with a valuation allowance due to historical operating performance and net losses[679]. - The Company recorded zero collaboration costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $1.8 million for 2023, with no milestones achieved in both years[743]. Cash and Investments - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $373.1 million[617]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2024 were $75,218,000, down from $83,155,000 in 2023, a decrease of about 10%[635]. - The total financial assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to $368.7 million, compared to $444.1 million as of December 31, 2023[696]. - The fair value of available-for-sale securities decreased from $444.1 million in 2023 to $368.7 million in 2024, indicating a significant reduction in investment value[700]. - The Company has not experienced significant credit losses in its cash and investment accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023[657]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses decreased from $242,914,000 in 2023 to $192,299,000 in 2024, a reduction of about 21%[638]. - The Company has accrued liabilities for estimated research and development costs based on services provided but not yet invoiced[677]. - Research and development expenses include costs incurred for internal and sponsored collaborative research, totaling significant amounts but not specified in the provided content[688]. - The Company recorded $3.5 million in research and development expenses related to clinical trials start readiness milestones for the year ended December 31, 2024[769]. - The Company recorded $5.4 million in research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, upon achieving a regulatory milestone, compared to zero in 2023[734]. Liabilities and Equity - Total liabilities decreased slightly from $130,604,000 in 2023 to $126,531,000 in 2024, a decrease of approximately 3%[635]. - The total stockholders' equity decreased from $512,233,000 in 2023 to $422,179,000 in 2024, a decline of about 17%[635]. - The total operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were $90.756 million, a decrease from $95.121 million in 2023[775]. - The weighted-average number of shares used in computing net loss per share increased from 156,931,778 in 2023 to 194,811,756 in 2024, an increase of approximately 24%[638]. - The Company has a total of 212,210,597 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024, compared to 168,642,238 shares in 2023[789]. Impairment and Charges - An impairment charge of $15.7 million was recorded for the right-of-use asset and related leasehold improvements due to identified impairment indicators[630]. - The company incurred an impairment of long-lived assets of $15,717,000 in 2024, compared to $13,245,000 in 2023, an increase of about 19%[638]. - The Company recognized $2.0 million and $3.0 million in impairment losses for its equity investments in Notch for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively[785]. - The company recognized an aggregate long-lived asset impairment charge of $6.2 million for the right-of-use asset and leasehold improvements in 2024, following a discounted cash flow analysis[703]. - The expected sublease rental income for a property in South San Francisco was revised to $4.7 million through March 31, 2032, leading to an additional impairment charge of $9.5 million[705]. Financing and Capital Raising - The Company anticipates needing substantial additional financing to develop its products and implement operating plans[24]. - The Company intends to raise additional capital through equity securities, debt financings, or other sources to fund operations and product development[651]. - The Company sold an aggregate of 20,894,565 shares of common stock in ATM offerings during 2023, resulting in net proceeds of $91.1 million[648]. - In a registered offering on May 13, 2024, the Company sold 37,931,035 shares at a price of $2.90 per share, generating gross proceeds of $110.0 million[649]. - The Company has committed up to $15.0 million in funding for a strategic collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, with $3.0 million paid upfront in both 2020 and 2023[745]. Agreements and Collaborations - The Company has potential milestone payments of up to $840.0 million under the Pfizer Agreement, with no payments made in 2024 or 2023[714]. - The Servier Agreement includes potential milestone payments of up to €75.0 million for regulatory milestones and first commercial sales in the U.S., EU, and UK, with €60.0 million remaining for the initial indication of cema-cel[729]. - Under the Notch Agreement, Notch is eligible to receive up to $283.0 million per exclusive target and cell type upon achieving certain clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones[739]. - The Company has exclusive rights to commercialize products incorporating Antion technology developed during the collaboration with Antion Biosciences[760]. - The License Amendment with Overland Therapeutics includes up to $115.0 million in milestone payments and tiered mid single-digit to low double-digit royalties on net sales in the JV Territory[753]. Stock Options and Compensation - As of December 31, 2024, the company had 24,184,884 outstanding stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $8.14 and an aggregate intrinsic value of $1,000[795]. - The company granted 6,211,389 options in 2024, with an average exercise price of $3.08, while 357,993 options were exercised at an average price of $2.27[795]. - The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised in 2024 was $0.6 million, compared to $2.3 million in 2023[795]. - The fair value of common stock for options granted in 2024 ranged from $1.40 to $3.32, with expected volatility between 72.85% and 74.09%[796]. - The expected term for stock options granted in 2024 was between 5.02 and 6.25 years[796].

Core Insights - Allogene Therapeutics is advancing its allogeneic CAR T therapy, cema-cel, showing promising results in treating relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) and aiming to surpass autologous CAR T therapies in accessibility and patient reach [2][6][7] Program Updates - The pivotal Phase 2 ALPHA3 trial for cema-cel in LBCL has 40 sites activated and is designed to improve event-free survival (EFS) in patients with minimal residual disease after standard treatment [3][4] - The ALPHA3 trial will enroll approximately 240 patients, with efficacy analyses expected in 2026 and a potential biologics license application (BLA) submission targeted for 2027 [5][6] - The company has received FDA clearance for the ALLO-329 trial in autoimmune diseases, with trial initiation expected in mid-2025 and proof-of-concept data anticipated by year-end 2025 [9][10] - ALLO-316 has shown significant anti-tumor activity in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC), with data from the Phase 1b cohort expected in mid-2025 [11][12] Financial Results - As of December 31, 2024, the company reported a net loss of $257.6 million for the year, with a cash position of $373.1 million, projected to fund operations into the second half of 2026 [15][16][22] - Research and development expenses for Q4 2024 were $45.0 million, while general and administrative expenses were $15.5 million [16][22] - The company expects a decrease in cash reserves of approximately $170 million in 2025, with total operating expenses projected at $250 million [15][22]

Conference Call and Webcast Scheduled for March 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic CAR T (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease, today announced that it will report the fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and provide a business update on March 13, 2025, after the close of the market. The ...

Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALLO ) is pioneering the development of allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T-cells (CAR-Ts) for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. In other words, Allogene is genetically modifying immune cells (T-cells), obtained from healthy donors, inOriginally a Biologist, M.Sc in Biomedicine, PhD in Bioengineering, with +20 years experience in the research and development of novel Cell & Gene Therapies (CGT) tackling several clinical needs. As an investor, I have bee ...

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic CAR T (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease, today announced that it will participate in one upcoming investor conference in March. TD Cowen 45th Annual Health Care ConferenceWednesday, March 5, 20258:20AM PT/11:50AM ET Any available webcasts will be posted to the Company's website at www.allogene.com unde ...

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