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Palisade Bio Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

  • Continued progress toward commencement of Phase 1 human clinical study of lead product candidate, PALI-2108, for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) before year end
  • Company continues to establish growing body of preclinical data for PALI-2108 and global patent estate
  • Sufficient cash on hand to execute on current business plan and reach clinical and regulatory milestones through first quarter of 2025

Carlsbad, CA, Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade”, “Palisade Bio”, or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and advancing novel therapeutics for patients living with autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases, reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024 and provided a business update.

Recent Highlights

  • Completed microbiome study confirming bacterial enzymes for local bioactivation of lead product candidate, PALI-2108, in development for Crohn’s disease and UC;
  • Completed nonclinical IND/CTA-enabling studies;
  • Expanded global intellectual property portfolio for PALI-2108 and PALI-1908 with a notice to grant patent from the European Patent Office;
  • Completed the first Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) batch of drug substance PALI-2108, an orally administered, locally acting colon-specific phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor prodrug in development for patients affected by UC;
  • Progressed on previously announced strategic collaboration with Strand Life Sciences including identification of promising PDE4-related biomarkers associated with UC pathology, providing valuable insights for targeted therapeutic interventions;
  • Received notice of allowance for Canadian patent covering the proprietary composition of PALI-2108 titled, “Gut Microbiota Bioactivated PDE4 Inhibitor Precursors”; and
  • Presented positive preclinical data from PALI-2018 demonstrating it to be safe, effective and well tolerated in mouse models at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

“Our team has made great progress this past quarter. Our growing body of encouraging data coupled with the successful completion of our first GMP batch for PALI-2108 has positioned us for some exciting momentum as we prepare for the initiation of our Phase 1 clinical trial. Based on the preclinical data demonstrated to date, we believe PALI-2108 has the potential to be the first approved PDE4 inhibitor for UC and importantly, provide a much-needed solution for patients,” commented J.D. Finley, Chief Executive Officer.

PALI-2108 Development Program

The Company continues to advance its lead program, PALI-2108, for the treatment of moderate-to-severe UC toward a Phase 1 clinical study. PALI-2108 is an orally administered, locally acting colon-specific PDE4 inhibitor prodrug in development for patients affected by UC.

Upcoming Target Milestones

  • Complete analysis of ongoing IND/CTA-enabling tox studies by the end of the third quarter 2024;
  • Submit initial IND/CTA prior to the end of the third quarter of 2024; and
  • Initiate Phase 1a with UC patient cohort prior to the end of 2024.

Precision Medicine Approach

Additionally, the Company is in the process of developing a genetic- or biomarker-based patient selection approach that, if developed, will aid clinicians in identifying patients who may respond to therapy with a locally acting PDE4-inhibitor such as PALI-2108. The Company is working with a strategic collaborator on development and has completed the curation of a pipeline including over 1,600 UC patients’ clinical and biomarker data and is in ongoing discussions with potential partners with access to additional patient data to support development of an FDA-approved test. The Company plans to leverage this expertise and infrastructure to fuel a growing pipeline of validated and high-priority autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic disease product candidates.

Summary of Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $11.4 million. The Company believes it has sufficient cash to fund its currently planned operations through the first quarter of 2025.

Net loss was $4.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, up $0.7 million from a net loss of $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $2.6 million, a 21% increase compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase is attributable to higher expenses recognized for the three months ended June 30, 2024 that were directly related to the development of the Company’s lead asset, PALI-2108, and higher share-based compensation expense, partially offset by a decrease in costs directly related to our development of LB1148, which Palisade ceased in August of 2023, and lower other employee-related costs.

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 11%, from $1.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

About Palisade Bio 
Palisade Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and advancing novel therapeutics for patients living with autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. The Company believes that by using a targeted approach with its novel therapeutics it will transform the treatment landscape. For more information, please go to www.palisadebio.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: the extent of our cash runway; our ability to successfully develop our licensed technologies; the timing and outcome of our current and anticipated applications and studies related to our product candidates; estimates about the size and growth potential of the markets for our product candidates, and our ability to serve those markets, including any potential revenue generated; future regulatory, judicial, and legislative changes or developments in the United States (U.S.) and foreign countries and the impact of these changes; our ability to maintain the Nasdaq listing of our securities; our ability to build a commercial infrastructure in the U.S. and other markets; our ability to compete effectively in a competitive industry; our ability to identify and qualify manufacturers to provide API and manufacture drug product; our ability to enter into commercial supply agreements; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; our ability to attract and retain key scientific or management personnel; the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; our ability to obtain funding for our operations; our ability to attract collaborators and strategic partnerships; and the impact of any global event on our business, and operations, and supply. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to advance its nonclinical and clinical programs, the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; and the Company’s ability to secure additional financing to fund future operations and development of its product candidates. Additional risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 26, 2024, Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024, filed with the SEC on August 12, 2024. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

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Palisade Bio, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  June 30,  December 31, 
  2024  2023 
       
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $11,353  $12,432 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  959   896 
Total current assets  12,312   13,328 
Restricted cash  26   26 
Property and equipment, net  4   10 
Operating lease right-of-use asset  142   198 
Other noncurrent assets  387   490 
Total assets $12,871  $14,052 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $514  $698 
Accrued liabilities  1,555   831 
Accrued compensation and benefits  288   778 
Current portion of operating lease liability  130   121 
Insurance financing debt  349   158 
Total current liabilities  2,836   2,586 
Warrant liability  2   2 
Contingent consideration obligation  60   61 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion  24   90 
Total liabilities  2,922   2,739 
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders' equity:        
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value,
7,000,000 shares authorized; 200,000 issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
  2   2 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 280,000,000 shares authorized;
966,345 and 618,056 shares issued and outstanding
at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
  9   6 
Additional paid-in capital  139,051   132,811 
Accumulated deficit  (129,113)  (121,506)
Total stockholders' equity  9,949   11,313 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $12,871  $14,052 


Palisade Bio, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2024  2023  2024  2023 
License revenue $  $  $  $250 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development  2,628   2,177   4,842   3,418 
General and administrative  1,583   1,432   3,042   2,970 
Total operating expenses  4,211   3,609   7,884   6,388 
Loss from operations  (4,211)  (3,609)  (7,884)  (6,138)
Other (expense) income:                
Interest expense  (2)  (3)  (3)  (3)
Other income, net  133   219   280   408 
Total other income, net  131   216   277   405 
Net loss $(4,080) $(3,393) $(7,607) $(5,733)
                 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares used in computing
basic and diluted net loss per common share*
  1,228,453   427,862   1,000,367   357,572 
Basic and diluted net loss per common share* $(3.32) $(7.93) $(7.60) $(16.03)

 

(*) Basic and diluted loss per common share and basic and diluted weighted average share used in computing basic and diluted loss per common share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 has been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-15 reverse stock split effected on April 5, 2024.
 

Palisade Bio, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

  Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2024  2023 
    
Net loss $(7,607) $(5,733)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:        
Depreciation  2   3 
Non-cash operating lease expense  56   50 
Recurring fair value measurements of liabilities  5   (59)
Issuance of common stock to vendors  73    
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  4    
Stock-based compensation and related charges  480   237 
Other     (108)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Prepaid and other current assets and other noncurrent assets  349   497 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  506   (367)
Accrued compensation and benefits  (490)  (195)
Operating lease liabilities  (57)  (50)
Net cash used in operating activities  (6,679)  (5,725)
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of property and equipment     (4)
Net cash used in investing activities     (4)
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Payments on insurance financing debt  (158)  (138)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants  4,000   7,681 
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants  2,503   2,758 
Payment of warrant inducement issuance costs  (343)   
Payment of equity issuance costs  (388)  (552)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan  11    
Shares withheld for payment of employee withholding tax liability  (25)   
Net cash provided by financing activities  5,600   9,749 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (1,079)  4,020 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year  12,458   12,409 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $11,379  $16,429 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the balance sheets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $11,353  $16,403 
Restricted cash  26   26 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $11,379  $16,429 

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