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Entera Bio Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Operating Update

  • Closed Initial Public Offering on July 2, 2018
  • Completed Part 1 of a Phase 2 PK/PD Study in Hypoparathyroidism Patients
  • Mr. Gerald Lieberman was Appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors

JERUSALEM, Aug. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entera Bio Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENTX and ENTXW) today announced its second quarter 2018 financial results and provided an operating update.

“We are happy to have successfully completed our IPO in July 2018.  We intend to invest the additional capital and resources to advance our clinical programs for oral formulations of PTH for hypoparathyroidism and osteoporosis,” stated Dr. Phillip Schwartz, CEO.  “Now that treatment of subjects for Part 1 of our PK/PD Study is complete, we plan to analyze these data and thereafter anticipate discussing with the FDA to finalize the design and parameters of our development program, including the pivotal study in hypoparathyroidism.”

“This PK/PD study is designed to confirm Entera’s ability to orally deliver a protein therapeutic, PTH 1-34, and to maintain its appropriate biological effect in patients with hypoparathyroidism.  Increases in serum calcium as well as decreases in serum phosphate are usually the result of the biological activity of PTH. The ability to orally deliver biologic molecules, has been exceptionally difficult to achieve for many companies,” continued Dr. Schwartz.

Recent Highlights

The Company completed the treatment of patients in the first part of the PK/PD study in hypoparathyroidism patients with its oral parathyroid hormone (PTH) drug, EB612.  In part 1 of the Phase 2 study, ten patients completed two treatment visits, including three overnight stays each during which patients received various dose regimens of EB612 with or without a 100 microgram injection of Natpara administered on a separate visit. Throughout the treatment visits, patients were continuously monitored and various tests were performed, including blood and urine sampling.

The second and final part of the study will evaluate selected dose regimens chosen based on the results of the trial’s first part. The results from this Phase 2 PK/PD trial will provide input for the design of our anticipated pivotal clinical trial.

In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company expects to meet with the FDA to discuss the development of oral PTH/ EB613 for the treatment of osteoporosis and seek guidance regarding clinical endpoints necessary for the approval of EB613 for the treatment of osteoporosis. Based on recently reported guidance by the FDA, the Company believes that pivotal studies with a primary endpoint of bone mineral density may be sufficient for the approval of EB613. The Company expects the FDA to give guidance on our proposed clinical endpoints and the duration of therapy necessary for approval of EB613 for the treatment of osteoporosis in the pre-IND meeting.

Effective as of August 6, 2018, Mr. Gerald Lieberman was appointed to the role of chairman of the board of directors. He joined the Entera board in 2014. Mr. Lieberman brings a depth of operational, finance and public company experience to the chairman role, including executive roles at both AllianceBernstein as chief operating officer, and Fidelity Investments and chief financial officer.  He also currently serves on the board of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. From 2011 to 2014, he served on the board of directors of Forest Laboratories Inc., which was acquired by Actavis plc in 2014.

Six months ended June 30, 2018 Financial Results

Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $4.7 million, compared to $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $3.4 million, or 263.9%. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to an increase of $1.3 million in salaries and related employee expenses, of which $0.8 million resulted from an increase in share-based compensation expenses. An increase of $1.5 million for materials, clinical manufacturing and production's capabilities, an increase in subcontractors and CROs of $0.3 million of which $0.5 million were expenses for Part 1 of a Phase 2 PK/PD Study in Hypoparathyroidism offset by $0.2 million decrease in other subcontractors and CROs expenses. In addition there was an increase of $0.3 million in other research and development expenses mainly for consulting with regard to regulations.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $0.9 million, compared to $2.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $2.0 million, or 70.5%. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a decrease of $2.5 million in share-based compensation expenses, of which a decrease of $1.3 million due to a reversal of compensation recorded on previous period as a result of termination of services by Mr. Luke Beshar our previous Chairman of the board. This decrease was offset by an increase of $0.2 million for director's and officer's insurance and $0.2 million of legal, accounting and consulting services for our previous financing efforts.

Financial income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $2.9 million, compared to a financial income, net of $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Financial income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2018 resulted mainly from the change in the fair value of convertible loans, preferred shares and warrants to purchase preferred shares and shares that were recorded as a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, we recorded a gain of $2.9 million and $0.5 million, respectively, on the fair value of financial liabilities.   

Comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately $2.6 million, compared with approximately $3.8 million in the same period in 2017 a decrease of approximately $1.2 million, or 31.15%.

Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $75.0 6 and $91.14, respectively, compared with basic and diluted loss per share of $109.02  and $123.86, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Since the closing of the IPO was on July 2, 2018, the basic and diluted loss per share for six months ended on June 30, 2018 are based on amount of shares pre-IPO split at a ratio of 1:130 of the Company’s ordinary shares.

Three months ended June 30, 2018 financial results
Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were $1.8 million, compared to $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $1.2 million, or 193.7%. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to an increase of $0.5 million in salaries and related employee expenses, of which $0.3 million resulted from an increase in share-based compensation expenses, an increase of approximately $0.4 million for the Part 1 of a Phase 2 PK/PD Study in hypoparathyroidism and increase of $0.3 million in other research and development expenses mainly for consulting with regard to regulations.

General and administrative income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were $0.4 million, compared to general and administrative expenses of $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease in expenses of $2.8 million, or 117.1 %. The decrease in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to a decrease of $2.9 million in share-based compensation expenses, of which a decrease of $1.3 million due to a reversal of compensation recorded on previous period as a result of termination of services by Mr. Luke Beshar, our previous Chairman of the board. This decrease was offset slightly by an increase of $0.1 million for director's and officer's insurance expenses.

Financial income net for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $2.9 million, compared to a financial income, net of $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Financial income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2018 resulted mainly from the change in the fair value of convertible loans, preferred shares and warrants to purchase preferred shares and shares that were recorded as a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. During the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, we recorded a gain of $2.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively, on the fair value of financial liabilities.  

Comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was approximately $1.6 million, compared with a comprehensive loss of approximately $2.3 million in the same period in 2017, an increase in income (or decrease in loss) of approximately $3.9 million, or 169.2%.

Basic income per share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $45.25 and diluted loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $13.97 compared with a basic and diluted loss per share of $65.39 and $77.87, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2017.  Since the closing of the IPO was on July 2, 2018, the basic and diluted loss per share for three months ended on June 30, 2018 are based on amount of shares pre-IPO split at a ratio of 1:130 of the Company’s ordinary shares.  

As of June 30, 2018, prior to the completion of the IPO, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $6.5 million. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, on July 2, 2018, the Company completed an IPO in which the company offered 1,400,000 ordinary shares and 1,400,000 warrants  to purchase up to 700,000 ordinary shares for total net proceeds of $9.3 million (net of underwriting commissions and other offering expenses in the amount of $1.9 million).  On July 26, 2018, the Company's underwriters exercised their overallotment option to purchase 210,000 warrants to purchase 105,000 Ordinary Shares of the Company for a total consideration of $2,100.

About Entera Bio Ltd.
Entera Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of orally delivered large molecule therapeutics for use in orphan indications and other areas with significant unmet medical needs. The Company is initially applying its technology to develop an oral formulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) for hypoparathyroidism (EB612) and osteoporosis (EB613).

Forward Looking Statements
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ENTERA BIO LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(UNAUDITED)

  June 30 December 31
  2018    2017 
    U.S. dollars in thousands
A  s  s  e  t  s          
CURRENT ASSETS:          
Cash and cash equivalents 6,471     11,746  
Other current assets 1,017     671  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 7,488     12,417  
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:          
Property and equipment 248     207  
Intangible assets 654     654  
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS 902     861  
TOTAL ASSETS 8,390     13,278  
Liabilities net of capital deficiency          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable:          
Trade 262     596  
Other 1,766     1,424  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,028     2,020  
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Convertible loan 3,925     3,893  
Preferred shares 30,905     33,455  
Warrants to purchase preferred shares and shares 5,020     5,398  
Severance pay obligations, net 66     70  
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 39,916     42,816  
TOTAL LIABILITIES 41,944     44,836  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
CAPITAL DEFICIENCY:          
Ordinary Shares, NIS 0.01 par value:          
Authorized - as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017,          
1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding          
as of June 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017-34,544 shares *     *  
Accumulated other comprehensive income 41     41  
Other reserves 7,896     7,361  
Additional paid in capital 2,915     2,853  
Accumulated deficit (44,406 )   (41,813 )
TOTAL CAPITAL DEFICIENCY (33,554 )   (31,558 )
TOTAL LIABILITIES NET OF CAPITAL DEFICIENCY 8,390     13,278  

* Represents an amount less than one thousand.


ENTERA BIO LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME)
(UNAUDITED)

        Six months ended
  Three months ended
        June 30
  June 30
        2018
  2017
  2018
  2017
          U.S. dollars in thousands
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES       4,658     1,280     1,765     601  
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (INCOME)       854     2,894     (409 )   2,392  
OPERATING LOSS       5,512     4,174     1,356     2,993  
FINANCIAL EXPENSES (INCOME):                            
Income from change in fair value of financial liabilities at fair value       (2,896 )   (479 )   (2,876 )   (742 )
Other financial expenses (income), net       (23 )   71     (43 )   8  
FINANCIAL INCOME, net       (2,919 )   (408 )   (2,919 )   (734 )
NET COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME) FOR THE PERIOD       2,593     3,766     (1,563 )   2,259  


  U.S. dollars
  U.S. dollars
LOSS (INCOME) PER ORDINARY SHARE -                      
Basic 75.06     109.02     (45.25 )   65.39  
Diluted 91.14     123.86     13.97     77.87  
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING -                         
Basic 34,544     34,544     34,544     34,544  
Diluted 36,427     47,320     74,161     44,766  


ENTERA BIO LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CAPITAL DEFICIENCY
(UNAUDITED)

  Number
of
Ordinary

Shares

  Ordinary
Shares
-
Amount
  Accumulated
other

comprehensive
income

  Other
reserve

  Additional
paid in
capital

  Accumulated
deficit

  Total
   U.S dollars in thousands
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2017 34,544   *   41   2,844     2,485   (30,616 )   (25,246 )
CHANGES FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017:                                
Net loss for the period -   -   -   -     -   (3,766 )   (3,766 )
Share-based compensation -   -   -   2,247     -   -     2,247  
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2017 34,544   *   41   5,091     2,485   (34,382 )   (26,765 )
                                 
BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2018 34,544   *   41   7,361     2,853   (41,813 )   (31,558 )
CHANGES FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018:                                
Net loss for the period                       (2,593 )   (2,593 )
Share-based compensation -   -   -   597     -   -     597  
Reclassification of capital contribution from controlling shareholder -   -   -   (51 )   51   -     -  
Reclassification due to share-based compensation forfeited -   -   -   (11 )   11   -     -  
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2018 34,544   *   41   7,896     2,915   (44,406 )   (33,554 )
                                 


ENTERA BIO LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

  Six months ended June 30
  2018
  2017
  (Unaudited)
  U.S dollars in thousands
CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss for the period (2,593 )   (3,766 )
Adjustments required to reflect net cash          
used in operating activities (see appendix A) (2,614 )   1,916  
Net cash used in operating activities (5,207 )   (1,850 )
           
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Decrease in restricted deposits -     1,054  
Purchase of property and equipment (68 )   (47 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (68 )   1,007  
           
CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Payment for maturity of Convertible loans -     (980 )
Net cash used in financing activities -     (980 )
           
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,275 )   (1,823 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 11,746     4,163  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD 6,471     2,340  


ENTERA BIO LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

  Six months
ended June 30
  2018
  2017
  (Unaudited)
  U.S dollars in thousands
APPENDIX A:          
Adjustments required to reflect net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation 27     19  
Gain from change in fair value of financial liabilities at fair value (2,896 )   (479 )
Financial expenses 32     47  
Net changes in severance pay (4 )   5  
Share-based compensation 597     2,247  
  (2,244 )   1,839  
Changes in working capital:          
Increase in other current assets (346 )   (219 )
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals:          
Trade (334 )   202  
           
Other 342     168  
  (338 )   151  
Cash used for operating activities -          
Interest paid (32 )   (74 )
  (2,614 )   1,916  
           


Entera Bio Ltd.

Phillip Schwartz, CEO
Tel: +972-2- 532-7151
phillip@enterabio.com
INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR RELATIONS

Bob Yedid
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
646-597-6989
bob@lifesciadvisors.com

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