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Cellectar Biosciences(CLRB) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended 2024 with cash and cash equivalents of 23.3million,upfrom23.3 million, up from 9.6 million as of December 31, 2023 [20] - The net loss for the full year ended December 31, 2024, was 44.6millionor44.6 million or 1.22 per basic share, compared to a net loss of 42.8millionor42.8 million or 3.50 per basic and fully diluted share during 2023 [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Research and development expenses for the full year 2024 were approximately 26.1million,downfrom26.1 million, down from 27.3 million in the prior year, primarily due to timing of expenditures for the WM Phase 2 study [20][21] - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the full year 2024 were 25.6million,comparedto25.6 million, compared to 11.7 million in the prior year, driven by pre-commercialization initiatives [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focused on the relapsed/refractory Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) market, with iopofosine showing a significant clinical benefit rate of 98.2% and an overall response rate of 83.6% in the CLOVER-WaM study [9][10] - The company is also advancing its solid tumor-focused radioisotope programs, including alpha emitters for pancreatic cancer and Auger emitters for triple-negative breast cancer [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to address its NASDAQ status and future funding through non-dilutive funding opportunities and collaborations [8][15] - A strategic restructuring was implemented to reduce headcount by approximately 60%, expected to save about $7.5 million annually [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the potential value of iopofosine for patients with relapsed/refractory WM, despite regulatory setbacks delaying the NDA submission [11][12] - The company anticipates rapid enrollment in the upcoming Phase 3 study for iopofosine, with a clear regulatory pathway established with the FDA [28][47] Other Important Information - The company is preparing for Phase 1 studies for both CLR 121225 and CLR 121125 in 2025, targeting pancreatic cancer and triple-negative breast cancer respectively [49][42] - The company is exploring various deal types for licensing iopofosine, including global partnerships and regional rights [81][84] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the NDA acceptance require data from the confirmatory study or just the CLOVER study? - The accelerated approval will require data from the additional study as well [56] Question: What is the timeline for patients to achieve and be evaluated for an MRR response? - Enrollment is expected to take approximately 24 months, with major response rate outcomes assessed about one month after enrollment [62] Question: What would be the comparator in the study? - The study will have an investigator choice design with two comparators, one being rituximab monotherapy [66][67] Question: Does the cash runway include costs for IND filings for CLR 121225 and 125? - Yes, the runway includes costs for IND filings, estimated to be relatively modest [71] Question: Why is pancreatic cancer chosen for CLR 121225? - The choice is based on significant market need and strong preclinical efficacy signals [90]