On November 8, 2016 Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:STML) reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (Press release, Stemline Therapeutics, NOV 8, 2016, View Source [SID1234516775]).
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Ivan Bergstein, M.D., Stemline’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, "A key highlight of the quarter was the FDA granting SL-401 Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a deadly malignancy of the immune system of unmet medical need. We also continue to make significant progress across our entire pipeline, resulting in seven presentations, including an oral presentation of updated Phase 2 trial results of SL-401 in BPDCN, at the upcoming American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) annual meeting."
Dr. Bergstein concluded, "We look forward to gaining further clarity around our BPDCN registration pathway and timelines in the near-term, and have begun to build-out our pre-commercial infrastructure in preparation for success. Importantly, our strong cash position provides us with the resources to reach important clinical, regulatory and commercial milestones across our many programs."
Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results Review
Stemline ended the third quarter of 2016 with $74.3 million in cash, cash equivalents and investments, as compared to $81.2 million as of June 30, 2016, which reflects a cash burn of $6.9 million for the quarter.
For the third quarter of 2016, Stemline had a net loss of $9.9 million, or $0.56 per share, compared with a net loss of $9.2 million, or $0.53 per share, for the same period in 2015.
Research and development expenses were $7.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, which reflects a decrease of $0.1 million, or 2%, compared with $7.3 million for the third quarter of 2015.
General and administrative expenses were $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2016, which reflects an increase of $1.0 million, or 43%, compared with $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2015. The increase in expense was primarily attributable to higher non-cash stock based compensation and payroll costs relating to employees.