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Quince Therapeutics, Inc. (QNCX): restructuring charge — Quince Therapeutics cuts workforce 47%; reports $94M cash; pivots to in-licensing
Quince Therapeutics, Inc.
- Preliminary unaudited cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of ~$94M as of Dec 31, 2022.
- Board approved cost reduction plan cutting headcount by ~47%, expected to save ~$9.5M in annual operating expenses (2023).
- Estimated restructuring costs of $0.6M–$0.8M; workforce reduction begins Feb 2023, completes by Apr 2023.
- Company to prioritize in-licensing and acquisition of clinical-stage assets for rare diseases; out-license bone-targeting platform NOV004.
- Out-licensing of NOV004 to commence immediately; goal to conclude partnership by end of 2023.