Beam Therapeutics Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter and the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revealing significant changes in revenue, expenses, and overall financial health compared to the previous fiscal period.
For the third quarter of 2024, Beam generated license and collaboration revenue of $14.3 million, a decrease from $17.2 million in Q3 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was $33.5 million, down from $61.5 million in the same period last year. This decline is attributed to reduced research activities across its collaborations. The company has not yet generated revenue from product sales since its inception in January 2017.
Operating expenses for Q3 2024 totaled $120.8 million, slightly lower than $125.5 million in Q3 2023. For the nine-month period, total operating expenses decreased to $349.0 million from $370.9 million in the prior year. The loss from operations for Q3 2024 was $106.5 million, an improvement from a loss of $108.3 million in Q3 2023. However, the net loss before income taxes increased to $96.7 million in Q3 2024 from $96.1 million in the same quarter last year. The net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $286.4 million, compared to $275.3 million for the same period in 2023.
Beam's cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, were reported at $230.2 million, a significant decrease from $435.9 million at the end of 2023. Total current assets also fell to $945.5 million from $1.2 billion at year-end 2023. The accumulated deficit increased to $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2024, compared to $1.2 billion at the end of 2023.
In terms of strategic developments, Beam entered into a significant agreement with Eli Lilly in October 2023, which included a $200 million upfront payment and potential future payments of up to $350 million. The company also recognized revenue from various collaborations, including $2.7 million from Pfizer and $8.5 million from Apellis for the third quarter of 2024.
Beam's research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $266.1 million, down from $297.3 million in the prior year, reflecting a decrease in external research costs and a reduction in R&D personnel from 439 to 374. General and administrative expenses increased to $82.9 million from $73.6 million, driven by higher personnel costs and stock-based compensation.
The company plans to continue hiring in research and development and enhance its operational capabilities, while also preparing for increased expenses related to clinical-stage development. Beam's future funding strategy includes equity offerings, debt financing, and collaborations, as it has not generated any revenue from product sales and relies heavily on external funding to support its operations.
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