UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 11, 2018
Denali Therapeutics Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-38311 | 46-3872213 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
151 Oyster Point Blvd., 2nd Floor
South San Francisco, California 94080
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 866-8548
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last reports)
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On May 11, 2018, Denali Therapeutics Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
All of the information furnished in this Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 11, 2018. | |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| DENALI THERAPEUTICS INC. | ||||
| Date: May 11, 2018 |
By: | /s/ Steve E. Krognes | ||
| Steve E. Krognes Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit 99.1
Denali Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
May 11, 2018
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 11, 2018 – Denali Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: DNLI), a biopharmaceutical company developing a broad portfolio of therapeutic candidates for neurodegenerative diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.
First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, Denali reported a net loss of $23.7 million, compared with a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 of $21.3 million.
Collaboration Revenue was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, with no revenue recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase was due to revenue recognized under the Option and Collaboration Agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, which was entered into in January 2018.
Total research and development expenses were $20.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $18.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, including non-cash stock-based compensation of $1.7 million and $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in total research and development expenses of $2.3 million was primarily attributable to an increase in personnel related expenses, including stock-based compensation, and an increase in lab consumable costs and facilities related expenses. The main drivers of these increases are an increase in research and development headcount and the increased value of Denali’s common stock.
General and administrative expenses were $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, including non-cash stock-based compensation of $1.2 million and $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in total general and administrative expenses of $2.3 million was primarily attributable to an increase in personnel related expenses, including stock-based compensation, and an increase in legal and professional service expenses. The main drivers of these increases are an increase in general and administrative headcount and the increased value of Denali’s common stock, as well as the increased professional services required as a public company.
Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $592.8 million as of March 31, 2018, compared to $467.0 million as of December 31, 2017. The increase of $125.8 million was primarily attributable to $155.0 million in cash received related to the Option and Collaboration Agreement and Stock Purchase Agreement with Takeda.
About Denali Therapeutics
Denali is a biopharmaceutical company developing a broad portfolio of therapeutic candidates for neurodegenerative diseases. Denali pursues new treatments by rigorously assessing genetically validated targets, engineering delivery across the blood-brain barrier and guiding development with biomarker monitoring to demonstrate target engagement and select patients. Denali is based in South San Francisco. For additional information, please visit www.denalitherapeutics.com.
Denali Therapeutics Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
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| 2018 | 2017 | |||||||
| Collaboration revenue |
$ | 641 | $ | — | ||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Research and development |
20,819 | 18,470 | ||||||
| General and administrative |
5,570 | 3,274 | ||||||
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| Total operating expenses |
26,389 | 21,744 | ||||||
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| Loss from operations |
(25,748 | ) | (21,744 | ) | ||||
| Interest income, net |
2,070 | 424 | ||||||
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| Net loss |
$ | (23,678 | ) | $ | (21,320 | ) | ||
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| Net loss per share, basic and diluted |
$ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (2.36 | ) | ||
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| Weighted average number of shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
89,560,576 | 9,017,425 | ||||||
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Denali Therapeutics Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| March 31, 2018 |
December 31, 2017 |
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| Assets |
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| Current assets: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 44,001 | $ | 218,375 | ||||
| Short-term marketable securities |
329,401 | 187,851 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
4,020 | 3,381 | ||||||
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| Total current assets |
377,422 | 409,607 | ||||||
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| Long-term marketable securities |
219,406 | 60,750 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net |
14,860 | 14,923 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets |
2,265 | 1,441 | ||||||
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| Total assets |
$ | 613,953 | $ | 486,721 | ||||
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| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
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| Current liabilities: |
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| Accounts payable |
$ | 1,377 | $ | 2,716 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities |
4,425 | 5,364 | ||||||
| Accrued compensation |
1,994 | 5,166 | ||||||
| Contract Liability |
8,434 | — | ||||||
| Deferred rent |
874 | 855 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities |
63 | 63 | ||||||
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| Total current liabilities |
17,167 | 14,164 | ||||||
| Contract liability, less current portion |
51,519 | — | ||||||
| Deferred rent, less current portion |
6,051 | 6,294 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities |
188 | 467 | ||||||
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| Total liabilities |
74,925 | 20,925 | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity |
539,028 | 465,796 | ||||||
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| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 613,953 | $ | 486,721 | ||||
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