8-K
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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 02, 2024

 

 

RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-39385

47-3923475

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

399 Binney Street

 

Cambridge, Massachusetts

 

02139

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (617) 370-8837

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

 

RLAY

 

Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 2, 2024, Relay Therapeutics, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1

Press release issued by Relay Therapeutics, Inc. on May 2, 2024, furnished herewith.

104

 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document).

 


SIGNATURES

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.

 

 

 

RELAY THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

May 2, 2024

By:

/s/ Brian Adams

 

 

 

Brian Adams
Chief Legal Officer

 


EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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Relay Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights

 

Approximately $750 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments at end of Q1 2024, expected to fund operations into second half of 2026

 

Cambridge, Mass. – May 2, 2024 – Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RLAY), a clinical-stage precision medicine company transforming the drug discovery process by combining leading-edge computational and experimental technologies, today reported first quarter 2024 financial results and corporate highlights.

 

“We have started 2024 with a focus on maintaining strong execution across our portfolio,” said Sanjiv Patel, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Relay Therapeutics. “We continue to progress a robust RLY-2608 development program and expect to share additional data in the second half of the year. In parallel, we have continued to advance our pre-clinical pipeline and look forward to disclosing at least one new program this year, which is being designed to have first-in-class potential.”

 

Recent Corporate Highlights

 

RLY-2608 (ReDiscover study)

RLY-2608 doublet: continued to enroll patients with PI3Kα-mutant, HR+, HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in two additional dose expansion cohorts of RLY-2608 in combination with fulvestrant – a second 600mg BID cohort as well as one at 400mg BID
RLY-2608 triplet: continued enrollment of RLY-2608 + fulvestrant + ribociclib triplet combination in patients with PI3Kα-mutant, HR+, HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer

Lirafugratinib (RLY-4008; ReFocus study)

As previously disclosed, the company will minimize resource allocation in 2024 to allow data to mature and inform future clinical development decisions

Anticipated 2024 Milestones

 

RLY-2608
o
RLY-2608 + fulvestrant data update in the second half of 2024
o
RLY-2608 + fulvestrant + ribociclib initial safety data in the second half of 2024
Lirafugratinib: tumor agnostic data and regulatory update in the second half of 2024
Pre-clinical: disclose new program(s) in 2024

 

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments: As of March 31, 2024, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $749.6 million compared to $750.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The company expects its current cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to fund its current operating plan into the second half of 2026.

 

 


 

 

Revenue: Revenue was $10.0 million for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to a payment of $10.0 million in connection with a milestone achieved under the company’s Collaboration and License Agreement with Genentech, Inc. during the first quarter of 2024.

 

R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $82.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $82.8 million for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of prioritization of certain programs in our pipeline, as previously disclosed in 2023 and earlier in 2024.

 

G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $19.8 million for the first quarter of 2024, as compared to $19.6 million for the first quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to additional stock compensation expense.

 

Net Loss: Net loss was $81.4 million for the first quarter of 2024, or a net loss per share of $0.62, as compared to a net loss of $94.2 million for the first quarter of 2023, or a net loss per share of $0.78.

 

 

About Relay Therapeutics

 

Relay Therapeutics (Nasdaq: RLAY) is a clinical-stage precision medicine company transforming the drug discovery process by combining leading-edge computational and experimental technologies with the goal of bringing life-changing therapies to patients. As the first of a new breed of biotech created at the intersection of complementary techniques and technologies, Relay Therapeutics aims to push the boundaries of what’s possible in drug discovery. Its Dynamo™ platform integrates an array of leading-edge computational and experimental approaches designed to drug protein targets that have previously been intractable or inadequately addressed. Relay Therapeutics’ initial focus is on enhancing small molecule therapeutic discovery in targeted oncology and genetic disease indications. For more information, please visit www.relaytx.com or follow us on Twitter.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, implied and express statements regarding Relay Therapeutics’ strategy, business plans and focus; the progress and timing of the clinical development of the programs across Relay Therapeutics’ portfolio, including the expected therapeutic benefits of its programs, potential efficacy and tolerability, and the timing and success of interactions with and approval of regulatory authorities; the timing and progress of doublet and triplet combinations for RLY-2608, the timing of clinical updates for RLY-2608, the timing of a clinical data and regulatory update for lirafugratinib, and the timing of disclosure of additional pre-clinical programs; expectations regarding Relay Therapeutics’ pipeline, operating plan, use of capital, expenses and other financial results; and Relay Therapeutics’ cash runway projection. The words “may,” “might,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “seek,” “predict,” “future,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar words or expressions, or the negative thereof, are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.

 

 

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Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, risks associated with: the impact of global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability and conflicts, or public health epidemics or outbreaks of an infectious disease on countries or regions in which Relay Therapeutics has operations or does business, as well as on the timing and anticipated results of its clinical trials, strategy, future operations and profitability; the delay or pause of any current or planned clinical trials or the development of Relay Therapeutics’ drug candidates; the risk that the preliminary results of its pre-clinical or clinical trials may not be predictive of future or final results in connection with future clinical trials of its product candidates; Relay Therapeutics’ ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its drug candidates; the timing and outcome of its planned interactions with regulatory authorities; and obtaining, maintaining and protecting its intellectual property. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Relay Therapeutics’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as any subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Relay Therapeutics' views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Relay Therapeutics explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. No representations or warranties (expressed or implied) are made about the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements.

 

Contact:

Megan Goulart

617-545-5526

mgoulart@relaytx.com

 

Media:

Dan Budwick

1AB

973-271-6085

dan@1abmedia.com

 

 

 

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Relay Therapeutics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

License and other revenue

 

$

10,007

 

 

$

226

 

Total revenue

 

 

10,007

 

 

 

226

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development expenses

 

$

82,403

 

 

$

82,827

 

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability

 

 

(1,832

)

 

 

(1,003

)

General and administrative expenses

 

 

19,799

 

 

 

19,579

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

100,370

 

 

 

101,403

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(90,363

)

 

 

(101,177

)

Other income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

8,951

 

 

 

6,941

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

25

 

 

 

(3

)

Total other income, net

 

 

8,976

 

 

 

6,938

 

Net loss

 

$

(81,387

)

 

$

(94,239

)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

 

$

(0.62

)

 

$

(0.78

)

Weighted average shares of common stock, basic and diluted

 

 

130,843,013

 

 

 

121,320,865

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized holding (loss) gain

 

 

(962

)

 

 

4,618

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(962

)

 

 

4,618

 

Total comprehensive loss

 

$

(82,349

)

 

$

(89,621

)

 

 

 

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Relay Therapeutics, Inc.

Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

Cash, cash equivalents and investments

$

749,608

$

750,086

Working capital (1)

732,956

739,834

Total assets

841,441

843,980

Total liabilities

95,677

91,977

Total stockholders’ equity

745,764

752,003

Restricted cash

2,707

2,707

 

(1) Working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities.

 

 

 

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