iBio, Inc. (IBIO): restructuring charge — iBio to divest CDMO, cut 60% of staff, focus on AI-driven drug discovery
iBio, Inc.
- Workforce reduction of ~60% of current staffing; expected to substantially complete within 60 days.
- Pre-tax charges of ~$1.7M for severance and benefits; net loss of ~$4.1M in Q1 FY2023 from inventory write-offs.
- Monthly burn rate to drop ~50%, or ~$2.5-3.0M per month; cash runway into first half 2024 assuming asset sale.
- CDMO sale targeted in 2023; no assurance on timing or price; global life science transaction firm engaged.
- Initiated search for new CEO; Tom Isett to remain through transition; Chip Clark appointed Chairman.