Cassava Sciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The company, which focuses on the development of novel drugs and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, has not generated any revenue from product sales and reported a net loss of $97.2 million for the year. Cassava Sciences' lead therapeutic drug candidate, simufilam, is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease dementia. The company also has an investigational diagnostic product candidate, SavaDx, aimed at detecting Alzheimer's disease from a blood sample. Cassava Sciences ended the year with $121.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and believes its existing funds will be sufficient to support operations for...Show More

Cassava Sciences, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The company, which focuses on the development of novel drugs and diagnostics for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, has not generated any revenue from product sales and reported a net loss of $97.2 million for the year. Cassava Sciences' lead therapeutic drug candidate, simufilam, is currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease dementia. The company also has an investigational diagnostic product candidate, SavaDx, aimed at detecting Alzheimer's disease from a blood sample. Cassava Sciences ended the year with $121.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and believes its existing funds will be sufficient to support operations for at least the next 12 months. The company's financial position was also bolstered by a registered direct offering in November 2022, which raised approximately $47.3 million in net proceeds. Cassava Sciences continues to invest in research and development, with expenses totaling $89.4 million in 2023, a 31% increase from the previous year. The company's stock has been volatile, with fluctuations influenced by the progress of its clinical trials and market conditions in the biotechnology sector.