Allogene Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Update

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]