The following is a summary of the Allogene Therapeutics, Inc. (ALLO) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Allogene Therapeutics reported a Q3 2024 net loss of $66.3 million, or $0.32 per share, influenced by non-cash, stock-based compensation of $13.4 million and non-cash impairment of long-lived asset expense of $10.7 million.

• Q3 2024 research and development expenses were $44.7 million, including $5.6 million associated with non-cash, stock-based compensation. General and administrative expenses were $16.3 million, including $7.8 million of non-cash, stock-based compensation.

• Ended the quarter with a cash balance of $403.4 million, extending the cash runway into the second half of 2026.

Business Progress:

• Advanced the pivotal Phase II ALPHA3 trial of cema-cel for large B cell lymphoma, progressing towards setting a new standard for first line treatments.

• Showcased groundbreaking Phase I data on ALLO-316 in renal cell carcinoma, achieving significant response rates in heavily pretreated patients.

• Progressed with the development of ALLO-329 for autoimmune diseases, aiming for an IND filing in the first quarter of 2025 and expecting proof-of-concept data by year end 2025.

Opportunities:

• ALLO-316 received RMAT designation from the FDA, recognizing its potential as a treatment for advanced renal cell carcinoma.

• The unique Dagger Technology of ALLO-316 and ALLO-329 provides a competitive advantage, particularly the potential of ALLO-329 to reduce or eliminate the need for lymphodepleting chemotherapy in autoimmune treatments.

• Expanding into autoimmune disorders with ALLO-329, targeting a broader patient population efficiently with an off-the-shelf, once-and-done approach.

Risks:

• The incremental and gradual growth anticipated in AI services as commercial and clinical capabilities continue to be developed. Also, managing complex safety profiles in advanced disease stages, particularly concerning the potency of ALLO-316 and the management of associated toxicities like immune effector cell associated HLH-like syndrome (IECHS).

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