earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.90
Exicure FY2022 net loss $2.6M, revenue $28.8M non-cash; R&D halted; going concern warning
EXICURE, INC.
- Net loss of $2.6M for FY2022 vs $64.1M loss in 2021; revenue $28.8M from non-cash recognition of deferred revenue after AbbVie and Ipsen terminations.
- Cash and equivalents $9.8M at 12/31/22; subsequent private placement raised $5.4M gross ($4.6M net); cash expected into Q4 2023.
- Going concern: substantial doubt about ability to continue; need additional financing within next few months.
- R&D expense down 60% to $19.8M; company halted all R&D and reduced workforce in September 2022.
- CBI USA became majority owner (50.4%) after private placement; board expanded to 6, with only one prior director remaining; controlled company exemption.