Alpha Cognition Announces First Quarter 2022 Results and Company Update
VANCOUVER, B.C., May 31st, 2022. Alpha Cognition Inc. (TSX-V: ACOG) (OTCQB: ACOGF) (“Alpha Cognition”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company committed to developing novel therapies with the potential to transform the lives of people with debilitating neurodegenerative disorders, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"The Company is on track and plans to release data from the ALPHA-1062 pivotal trial during the second quarter of 2022 and initiate RESOLVE, a patient tolerability trial designed to demonstrate potential patient safety and tolerability data with a shorter titration period, which the company will utilize in our commercialization efforts" said Michael McFadden, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. "Alpha Cognition reported positive preclinical data with ALPHA-1062 intranasal for mTBI and ALPHA-0602 for ALS during the first quarter of 2022 and continued to build-out our experienced leadership team. The Company also plans to meet with the FDA for the ALPHA-1062 intranasal for mTBI during the third quarter of 2022.”
Recent Program Developments
During the second quarter of 2022, the company met with FDA regarding the ALPHA-1062 program for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. The company received feedback regarding the ALPHA-1062 RESOLVE trial, labeling, and manufacturing. RESOLVE site initiation activities are underway with enrollment expected to commence early Q3, 2022. As a result of the agency’s feedback, the company now plans to file its NDA for ALPHA-1062 in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s Disease in Q2 2023, allowing the company to include additional stability data in the NDA filing. The company’s projected commercial launch date of Q1 2024 remains the same. The company has received Rare pediatric designation for ALPHA-0602 for treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. This designation allows for priority review.
During the first quarter, the company:
- Announced Positive Data from a Pre-Clinical Study of ALPHA-1062 for Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Announced Positive Data from Pre-Clinical Studies of ALPHA-0602 (Progranulin) for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Select Financial Information for First Quarter 2022:
(Expressed in United States Dollars)
- Research and development (R&D) expenses were $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, up from $1.6 million in the same period in 2021. R&D expenses increased in 2022 primarily due to the additional costs associated with advancing ALPHA-1062 and ALPHA-0602 clinical and preclinical studies.
- General and administrative (G&A), excluding non-cash expenses relating to accretion, amortization, depreciation, and share-based compensation, were $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, up from $0.3 million in the same period of 2021. The increase in G&A expenses in 2022 primarily related to management, consulting and professional fees, and investor relations costs, supporting the growth in our operations.
- The Company recorded a gain on revaluation derivative liability for the three months ended March 31, 2021, of $0.1 million, compared to a loss of $8.4 million in the same period of 2021. The Company performs a revaluation each reporting period for the derivative liability relating to the convertible debentures and the recognition of a derivative liability on the transfer of warrants from Alpha Cognition Canada to Alpha Cognition Inc., with an exercise price in USD, pursuant to the Transaction, where Alpha Cognition Canada was acquired by and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha Cognition Inc.
- The Company incurred nil in listing expenses in the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $1.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to the companies Q1 2021 public listing and reverse acquisition transaction.
- The first quarter 2022 net loss was $2.7 million, or a net loss of $0.04 per share, compared to the first quarter of 2021 net loss of $12.2 million, or a net loss of $0.28 per share.
- Cash, cash equivalents as of March 31, 2022, were $9.1 million.
- Shares of common stock outstanding at March 31, 2022 were 61,023,450.
About Alpha Cognition Inc.
Alpha Cognition Inc. is a clinical stage, biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing treatments for under-served neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Dementia and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
ALPHA-1062, is a patented new chemical entity that has demonstrated safety and improved tolerability in human clinical trials. It is being developed as a new generation acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, with minimal gastrointestinal side effects and novel routes of administration. ALPHA-1062's active metabolites are differentiated from donepezil and rivastigmine in that they may sensitize neuronal nicotinic receptors, most notably the alpha-7 subtype, which is known to have a positive effect on cognition. ALPHA-1062 is also being developed in combination with memantine to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's dementia and in a nasal spray formulation to treat traumatic brain injury.
ALPHA-0602 (Progranulin) is expressed in several cell types in the central nervous system and in peripheral tissues, regulates cell survival and certain inflammatory processes, and plays a major role in regulating lysosomal function and microglial responses to disease. Its use for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases has been patented by the Company and granted an Orphan Drug Designation.
For further information:
Bristol Investor Relations
Stefan Eftychiou
905 326 1888 ext 6
stefan@bristolir.com
https://www.alphacognition.com/
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Forward-looking Statements
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||
| (expressed in United States Dollars) | ||
| Three months ended March 31, | ||
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Operating expenses | $ (2,942,322) | $ (2,456,065) |
| Other income (expenses) | 28,998 | (9,768,883) |
| Net loss for the year | (2,913,324) | (12,224,948) |
| Currency translation adjustment | 200,077 | - |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (2,713,247) | $ (12,224,948) |
| Basic and diluted loss per common share | $ (0.04) | $ (0.28) |
| Weighted average shares | 67,658,379 | 44,372,787 |
| Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data | ||
| (expressed in United States Dollars) | ||
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2022 | 2021 | |
| Cash | $ 9,082,964 | $ 11,301,793 |
| Working capital (deficiency) | $ 8,107,897 | $ 10,367,955 |
| Total assets | $ 10,684,480 | $ 12,880,388 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $ 1,942,762 | $ 2,048,127 |