GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering mRNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the presentation of data from its Phase 2b trial of Descartes-08 in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis (MG) during the 2024 Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) Scientific Session of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) Annual ...

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) shares soared 26.9% in the last trading session to close at $22.82. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 33.7% gain over the past four weeks. The recent surge in the stock price is driven by positive investor expectations regarding the company's pipeline of novel mRNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases. Cartesian is currently assessing its lead candidate, Descartes-08, in two separ ...

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC ) focuses on mRNA-based cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company leverages its proprietary RNA Armory platform to engineer cells to produce therapeutic proteins. This technology supports autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo transfection, allowing accurate and My name is Myriam Hernandez Alvarez. I received the Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering degree from the Escuela Politecnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador, the M.Sc. degree in comput ...

Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (RNAC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.81 per share. This compares to loss of $2.10 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 166.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.81 per share when it actually produced a loss of $1.97, delivering a surprise of -143.21%. Over the last four qu ...

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $33.445 million, a significant increase from $5.249 million for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of 536%[13] - Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $13.757 million, compared to an operating loss of $18.638 million for the same period in 2023[13] - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $13.836 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $11.387 million in the same period last year[13] - Basic net income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $0.58, compared to a loss of $2.23 per share for the same period in 2023[13] Expenses - Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $12.661 million, down from $17.782 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a reduction of 29%[13] - General and administrative expenses increased to $7.027 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $6.105 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a rise of 15%[13] - The company reported stock-based compensation expense of $3.022 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $6.059 million in the same quarter of 2023, reflecting a 50% decrease[21] - Total stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.591 million, compared to $3.022 million for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of 47.4%[77] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash used in operating activities for the second quarter of 2024 was $30.363 million, up from $18.660 million in the second quarter of 2023, indicating a 62% increase in cash outflow[21] - The company reported a total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash balance of $88.896 million at the end of June 2024, down from $115.004 million at the end of June 2023[21] - As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaling $88.9 million, with an additional $124.4 million raised from a Private Placement in July 2024[26] - The Company reported total outstanding receivables of $31.7 million, representing billings for the Phase 3 DISSOLVE program[92] Mergers and Acquisitions - The company completed a private placement in November 2023, raising approximately $60.25 million through the issuance of 149,330.115 shares of Series A Preferred Stock[23] - The company acquired the assets of Old Cartesian in November 2023, exchanging shares based on a fixed ratio, resulting in the issuance of 224,099 shares of common stock and 384,930.724 shares of Series A Preferred Stock[23] - The total consideration for the merger with Old Cartesian was valued at $168.5 million, which included $155.3 million for Series A Preferred Stock and $10.4 million for stock options[34] - The Company recorded goodwill of $48.2 million related to the merger, primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and deferred tax liabilities[35] Future Outlook and Growth - The company anticipates potential growth opportunities in its market size and product pipeline, although specific projections were not detailed in the report[8] - The company is focused on maximizing the value of its product candidates and expanding its manufacturing capabilities to support future growth[8] - The Company is developing mRNA cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, with ongoing preclinical and clinical development efforts[23] - The Company is in the early stages of product candidate development and has not completed any product candidates to date[26] Risks and Challenges - The company is subject to significant risks typical of the biotechnology industry, including the need for substantial capital for research and development[24] - The Company has not recorded any U.S. federal or state income tax benefits due to uncertainty in realizing future benefits from net losses and credits[110] - The Company may need to seek additional funding sooner than expected if actual results differ from management's estimates[26] Stock and Equity - Weighted-average common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were 16,723,479, compared to 5,114,747 for the same period in 2023, showing an increase of 227%[13] - The Company has authorized shares of common stock for future issuance totaling 12,794,858, which includes 975,132 shares from warrants and 5,544,719 shares from Series A Preferred Stock[74] - The Reverse Stock Split on April 4, 2024, consolidated every 30 shares of common stock into one share, effective on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RNAC"[73] - The Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert into common stock upon stockholder approval, subject to certain beneficial ownership limitations[115] Revenue Recognition - Revenue recognized from the Astellas Agreement during the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $0.5 million, compared to $0.8 million in the same period of 2023[88] - The Company recognized revenue of $32.8 million related to the Sobi License during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, including a $30.0 million development milestone[92] - The Company received a one-time upfront payment of $75.0 million from Sobi for the exclusive license to develop SEL-212[91] Contractual Obligations - The Company is obligated to pay tiered royalties to Ginkgo and Genovis based on annual net sales of collaboration products, ranging from low-single digit to high-single digit percentages[102][104] - The Company has paid an aggregate of $7 million in upfront and milestone payments under the 3SBio License as of June 30, 2024[109] - The Company plans to terminate the Genovis Agreement effective September 13, 2024, and the AskBio Collaboration Agreement effective December 13, 2023[104][108]

Exhibit 99.1 Cartesian Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update Presented positive topline results from Phase 2b trial of Descartes-08 in patients with myasthenia gravis; Endof-Phase 2 meeting with FDA expected by year-end Dosed first SLE patient in Phase 2 trial of Descartes-08 IND filing for pediatric basket study of Descartes-08 with focus in neurology and rheumatology expected by year-end PIPE financing strengthened balance sheet, with net proceeds expected ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing mRNA cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to new employees. On July 1, 2024, the Company issued to these employees options to purchase an aggregate of 35,198 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $24.27, the closing trading price of the Company's common ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing mRNA cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, today announced the granting of inducement awards to new employees. On July 1, 2024, the Company issued to these employees options to purchase an aggregate of 35,198 shares of the Company's common stock with an exercise price of $24.27, the closing trading price of the Company's common ...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNAC) (the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering mRNA cell therapy for autoimmune diseases, today announced the appointment of Kemal Malik, MBBS to its Board of Directors. Dr. Malik brings to Cartesian over 30 years of global development, regulatory, and commercial expertise at leading pharmaceutical organizations. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Malik, a proven leader and industry veteran, to ...

Cartesian Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company pioneering mRNA cell therapies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. The Company's lead asset, Descartes-08, is a potential first-in-class mRNA CAR-T in Phase 2b clinical development for patients with generalized myasthenia gravis and Phase 2 development for systematic lupus erythematosus, with a Phase 2 basket trial planned in additional autoimmune indications. The Company's clinical-stage pipeline also includes Descartes-15, a next-generation, autolog ...