The chart below shows how ABOS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, ABOS sees a +1.70% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -7.42% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +2.06%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Enrollment Rate Acceleration: The enrollment rate for the ALTITUDE-AD Phase II study has progressed far more rapidly than anticipated, with expectations to complete enrollment in the first half of 2025.
Cash and Marketable Securities: As of September 30, we had approximately $259 million in cash and marketable securities on the balance sheet, expected to last into the first half of 2027.
R&D Expense Increase: R&D expenses were $27.2 million in the third quarter, primarily due to increased spending to support the ALTITUDE-AD trial.
Clinical Development Progress: The first patient enrolled in the ALTITUDE-AD study in the second quarter of this year, indicating strong progress in our clinical development efforts.
Effective Trial Site Collaborations: We have established effective collaborations with top trial sites across all three regions, contributing to a promising enrollment rate.
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Cash Reserves and Runway: As of September 30, we had approximately $259 million in cash and marketable securities on the balance sheet and continue to expect that cash runway to last into the first half of 2027.
R&D Expense Increase: R&D expenses were $27.2 million in the third quarter. The increase over the prior year was primarily due to the increased spending to support the ALTITUDE-AD trial.
Quarterly Operational Loss: This led to a loss from operations of $32.3 million and a net loss of $29.8 million in the quarter.
Net Cash Burn Analysis: Our net cash burn in the quarter was approximately $23 million, which includes the impact of $2.5 million in net interest income, $2.4 million in non-cash stock compensation expense and the impact of expense accruals.
Phase I Study Progress: We have continued to progress our Phase I study of subcutaneous sabirnetug and anticipate the topline results for this study will be available in the first quarter of 2025.
Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ABOS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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