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Minerva Neurosciences(NERV) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
NERVMinerva Neurosciences(NERV)2025-02-25 11:30

Financial Performance - The company reported an accumulated deficit of 395.4millionasofDecember31,2024,comparedto395.4 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to 396.8 million in 2023[414]. - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company recorded a net income of 1.4million,asignificantimprovementfromanetlossof1.4 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of 30.0 million in 2023[414]. - Other income increased to 26.6millionin2024,comparedtozeroin2023,duetoadjustmentsrelatedtothesaleoffutureroyalties[444].−Thecompanyreportednetcashusedinoperatingactivitiesofapproximately26.6 million in 2024, compared to zero in 2023, due to adjustments related to the sale of future royalties[444]. - The company reported net cash used in operating activities of approximately 19.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 14.8millionin2023[456][457].−TheaccumulateddeficitasofDecember31,2024,wasapproximately14.8 million in 2023[456][457]. - The accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 395.4 million, indicating ongoing financial challenges[445]. - The company has not generated any revenue from product sales to date and may not achieve profitability in the foreseeable future[445]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for roluperidone were 11.4millionin2024,slightlydownfrom11.4 million in 2024, slightly down from 11.8 million in 2023[431]. - Research and development expenses were 11.9millionin2024,downfrom11.9 million in 2024, down from 12.7 million in 2023, reflecting a decrease of 0.8millionprimarilyduetolowercompensationexpenses[439].−Researchanddevelopmentcostsareexpensedasincurred,includinglicensingfeesandsalaries,withnomaterialadjustmentstopriorperiodestimatesforclinicaltrials[462][464].−APhase1bclinicaltrialforroluperidoneco−administeredwitholanzapinewascompletedinQ12024,enrolling17subjects,withnounexpectedsafetysignalsdetected[418][419].−TheNDAsubmissionforroluperidoneissupportedbyresultsfromtwolate−stagestudies,withthe64mgdoseshowingstatisticallysignificantreductionsinnegativesymptomsofschizophrenia[422][424].RegulatoryandDevelopmentChallenges−TheFDAissuedaCompleteResponseLetter(CRL)fortheNDAofroluperidoneonFebruary26,2024,citingclinicaldeficienciesthatneedtobeaddressed[413][415].−ThecompanydeferredthedevelopmentofMIN−301duetolimitedresources,recognizinganon−cashchargeof0.8 million primarily due to lower compensation expenses[439]. - Research and development costs are expensed as incurred, including licensing fees and salaries, with no material adjustments to prior period estimates for clinical trials[462][464]. - A Phase 1b clinical trial for roluperidone co-administered with olanzapine was completed in Q1 2024, enrolling 17 subjects, with no unexpected safety signals detected[418][419]. - The NDA submission for roluperidone is supported by results from two late-stage studies, with the 64 mg dose showing statistically significant reductions in negative symptoms of schizophrenia[422][424]. Regulatory and Development Challenges - The FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for the NDA of roluperidone on February 26, 2024, citing clinical deficiencies that need to be addressed[413][415]. - The company deferred the development of MIN-301 due to limited resources, recognizing a non-cash charge of 15.2 million related to the impairment of this intangible asset[428]. - The company anticipates needing to raise additional capital or seek product collaborations to continue the development and commercialization of its product candidates[431]. Expenses and Liabilities - For the year ended December 31, 2024, total expenses decreased to 21.8millionfrom21.8 million from 23.1 million in 2023, a reduction of approximately 5.5%[438]. - General and administrative expenses decreased to 9.9millionin2024from9.9 million in 2024 from 10.4 million in 2023, a decline of approximately 4.8% attributed to lower compensation expenses[440]. - Non-cash interest expense for the sale of future royalties decreased to 4.6millionin2024from4.6 million in 2024 from 8.3 million in 2023, a reduction of approximately 44.5%[443]. - The upfront payment of 60millionfromthesaleoffutureroyaltiestoRoyaltyPharmaisrecordedasaliability,withpotentialadditionalmilestonepaymentsofupto60 million from the sale of future royalties to Royalty Pharma is recorded as a liability, with potential additional milestone payments of up to 95 million[466]. Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, the company had approximately 21.5millionincashandcashequivalents,expectedtomeetoperatingcommitmentsforthenext12months[445].−DuringQ32024,theestimateofundiscountedroyaltypaymentswasrevised,leadingtoarecognitionof21.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, expected to meet operating commitments for the next 12 months[445]. - During Q3 2024, the estimate of undiscounted royalty payments was revised, leading to a recognition of 26.6 million as Other Income[468]. Company Classification - The company is classified as a "smaller reporting company," allowing it to take advantage of scaled disclosures as long as certain market value and revenue thresholds are met[471].