Synthetic Biologics (SYN) Misses Q2 EPS by 2c

Synthetic Biologics (NYSE: SYN) reported Q2 EPS of ($0.18), $0.02 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.16).

"During the second quarter, we remained diligently focused on advancing our portfolio of GI and microbiome-focused clinical development programs while continuing to navigate the unprecedented global health and economic crisis sparked by the COVID-19 global pandemic," said Steven A. Shallcross, Chief Executive and Financial Officer of Synthetic Biologics. "We made significant progress positioning SYN-020, our orally delivered recombinant version of bovine intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP), for its first clinical trial. We were pleased to report the FDA responded to our Investigational New Drug application (IND) with a study-may-proceed letter to conduct a Phase 1 single ascending dose study of SYN-020 in healthy volunteers. Additionally, we expanded our collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) in the form of an exclusive option agreement to license intellectual property and technology to commercially develop SYN-020 for the treatment and prevention of metabolic and inflammatory diseases associated with aging. The Phase 1 clinical trial is intended to support the clinical development of SYN-020 in multiple indications, including an initial indication for the treatment of radiation enteropathy secondary to pelvic cancer therapy and indications that may be developed under the MGH license agreement."

Mr. Shallcross continued, "Enrollment in the Phase 2b investigator-sponsored clinical trial of SYN-010, intended to treat irritable bowel syndrome-constipation (IBS-C) and being conducted out of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (CSMC), has recommenced following a temporary postponement during the first and second quarter due to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. A data readout in the form of an interim futility analysis is expected during the third quarter and topline data is anticipated during the first quarter of 2021, subject to potential COVID-19 complications." Mr. Shallcross concluded, "We remain in close contact with Washington University as we continue to evaluate opportunities to initiate the planned Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of SYN-004 (ribaxamase) in allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) recipients in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to closely monitor the crisis caused by the spread of the COVID-19 and look forward to sharing important updates and progress for this and all our GI and microbiome-focused clinical programs."

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