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Entera Bio Ltd.

Entera Bio Ltd. Q4 FY2021 earnings call

March 8, 2022 · fiscal period ended 2021-12

EPS · actual vs est

$0.21 / $-0.11Beat +290.9%

Revenue · actual vs est

$165,000 / $127,000Beat +29.9%
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Summary

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Management highlights

  • Phase 2 clinical study of EB613 for osteoporosis met primary and key secondary endpoints, with data presented at ASBMR. Phase 2a data for hyperparathyroidism published in Journal of Bone Mineral Research.
  • Engaged Torreya for strategic partnering of EB613. EB612 progress in hypoparathyroidism, with improved formulation and plans for 2022 studies.
  • Collaboration with Amgen continues, with Amgen completing preclinical studies. Demonstrated oral delivery of GLP-2 and other large molecules in preclinical models.
  • Strengthened balance sheet with $24.9 million cash at year-end 2021. Successful end of Phase 2 meeting with FDA, projecting Phase 3 start in second half of 2022.
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Segment performance

Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021, were $571,000, compared to $365,000 in 2020. A majority of revenues were from R&D services to Amgen and other MTA agreements. Cost of revenues in 2021 was $373,000 vs $300,000 in 2020. Total operating expenses in 2021 were $12.4 million, with R&D at $6.7M and G&A at $5.7M. Net loss in 2021 was $12.2 million or $0.47 per ordinary share. Cash and cash equivalents at year-end 2021 were $24.9 million, with $21.7 million as of March 1, 2022.

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Guidance

  • Projected Phase 3 study of EB613 for osteoporosis to start in second half of 2022.
  • Cash position expected to fund operations into Q4 2022.
  • 2022 expected to be a year of execution and meaningful deals, with ongoing business development and strategic partnering discussions.
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Risks

  • COVID-19 pandemic impact is a key risk, as its duration and magnitude are uncertain and can affect the company's operations and financials.
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Q&A highlights

Q: Can you confirm titration to 2.5 mg dose of EB613 in Phase 3 and details on Phase 3 timeline?

A: Yes, will titrate to 2.5 mg dose with accelerated titration over two weeks, and Phase 3 expected in second half of 2022 with 600-800 patients.

Q: Status of Phase 3 and revenue direction?

A: Phase 3 timelines remain on track for second half 2022; revenue from Amgen and new MTAs is increasing with more MTAs signed.

Q: Background therapies in EB613 studies and Phase 3 allowances?

A: Patients in studies had nutritional support with calcium and Vitamin D3, no immediate transitions from bisphosphonates in Phase 3, similar to Phase 2.

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Key numbers

Reported versus consensus

Earnings calendar feed

MetricReportedConsensusDeltaPrior year
EPS$0.21$-0.11+290.9%$-0.11
Revenue$165,000$127,000+29.9%$221,000

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March 8, 2022

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