Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR) Reports Q1 2024 Financials and Progress in Clinical Trials

Resubmission of LYMPHIR™ BLA and Completion of Mino-Lok® Phase 3 Trial Mark Key Milestones

Summary
  • Liquidity: Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR) reported $20.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023.
  • Shares Outstanding: As of December 31, 2023, there were 158,966,576 common shares outstanding.
  • R&D Expenses: R&D expenses decreased to $2.6 million in Q1 2024 from $3.4 million in Q1 2023.
  • G&A Expenses: G&A expenses increased to $3.7 million in Q1 2024 from $2.6 million in Q1 2023.
  • Net Loss: Net loss widened to $9.2 million, or ($0.06) per share, in Q1 2024 compared to a net loss of $3.6 million, or ($0.02) per share, in Q1 2023.
  • Stock-based Compensation: Stock-based compensation expense increased to $3.1 million in Q1 2024 from $1.2 million in Q1 2023.
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On February 14, 2024, Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR, Financial) released its 8-K filing, detailing its financial results for the fiscal first quarter of 2024 which ended on December 31, 2023. The company, a late-stage biopharmaceutical entity, is focused on developing and commercializing critical care products, including its four proprietary product candidates: LYMPHIR™, Mino-Lok®, Mino-Wrap, Halo-Lido, and NoveCite.

Financial Performance and Strategic Developments

Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR, Financial) reported a decrease in R&D expenses, reflecting the completion of certain clinical trials, but saw an increase in G&A expenses due to pre-launch activities. The company's net loss increased significantly, primarily due to higher stock-based compensation expenses and increased G&A costs.

Leonard Mazur, Chairman and CEO of Citius, highlighted the company's achievements, including the resubmission of the LYMPHIR™ Biologics License Application (BLA) and the completion of enrollment in the Mino-Lok® pivotal Phase 3 trial. Mazur expressed optimism about the upcoming topline results from the Mino-Lok trial and the potential approval of LYMPHIR™. He also noted the strategic merger of the company's oncology subsidiary with TenX, aimed at enhancing financial flexibility and driving value for stakeholders.

“For the balance of 2024, our focus will remain on financial stewardship and execution to maximize the value of our pipeline,” concluded Mazur.

Financial Health and Future Outlook

The company's liquidity position, with $20.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, is expected to fund operations through August 2024. However, additional capital will be required to support operations beyond that timeframe. The company's focus on financial stewardship and the execution of its strategic goals is aimed at maximizing the value of its pipeline.

With the resubmission of the LYMPHIR™ BLA and the completion of the Mino-Lok® Phase 3 trial, Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR, Financial) is poised for potential product approvals that could significantly impact its financial trajectory and market position within the biotechnology industry.

For a detailed view of Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc (CTXR, Financial)'s financials, please refer to the financial tables included in the 8-K filing.

Explore the complete 8-K earnings release (here) from Citius Pharmaceuticals Inc for further details.