Caribou Biosciences, Inc., a clinical-stage CRISPR genome-editing biopharmaceutical company, reported significant financial developments in its latest 10-Q filing for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. The company’s total revenue for the three months was $2.0 million, a sharp decline from $23.7 million in the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue totaled $7.9 million, down from $30.9 million in the prior year. This decrease was primarily attributed to the termination of the AbbVie Agreement, which accounted for $24.5 million in revenue during the previous year.
The company’s net loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $34.7 million, compared to a loss of $10.0 million in Q3 2023. For the nine-month period, the net loss increased to $113.6 million from $67.6 million in 2023. The loss from operations also widened, reaching $(38.2) million for the third quarter and $(127.7) million for the nine months, reflecting increases in research and development (R&D) expenses, which rose to $30.4 million for the third quarter and $99.7 million for the nine months, compared to $28.6 million and $80.8 million, respectively, in the prior year.
As of September 30, 2024, Caribou's cash and cash equivalents stood at $31.97 million, a decrease from $51.16 million at the end of 2023. Total current assets also fell to $237.4 million from $338.8 million. The accumulated deficit increased to $(412.9) million, up from $(299.3) million at the end of 2023. The company’s total stockholders’ equity decreased to $281.2 million from $368.4 million.
In a strategic move, Caribou announced a workforce reduction of approximately 12% in July 2024, resulting in non-recurring restructuring charges of $0.6 million. This decision was part of a broader strategy to focus resources on its allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy platform, which includes advancing four clinical programs targeting oncology and autoimmune diseases.
The company continues to rely on licensing and collaboration agreements for revenue, with major licensees contributing significantly to its income. As of September 30, 2024, accounts receivable and contract assets increased to 84.4% of total assets, indicating a reliance on these agreements for cash flow. Despite the challenges, Caribou maintains that its liquidity is sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months.
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