Conference Call Scheduled for Today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Recent Corporate and Clinical Highlights:
- Completed independent Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) review for Phase 3
"LOCK-IT 100" study of Neutrolin® in hemodialysis patients; Enrollment on track to exceed original target of 632 patients by 4Q17 -
Currently in discussion with FDA regarding possible prospective changes to the LOCK-IT 100 trial protocol; FDA agreed to include
interim efficacy analyses while the trial is ongoing - Secured first European commercial collaboration with Hemotech SAS to launch
and market Neutrolin in France and French overseas territories - Raised $14 million in gross proceeds in a public offering of
shares and warrants - Demonstrated taurolidine effectiveness at killing emerging global health threat C. auris - Advancing studies
of taurolidine-infused antimicrobial medical materials: sutures, nanofiber meshes, hydrogels
Anticipated Milestones:
- Conduct LOCK-IT 100 interim efficacy analysis, potentially in 4Q17 pending attainment of the
requisite number of bloodstream infections in the study - Complete enrollment for LOCK-IT 100 in 2Q18; Report top-line data in the
second half of 2018 - Host R&D day to discuss advances to taurolidine-based therapeutic and medical device pipeline in 3Q17
BEDMINSTER, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2017 / CorMedix Inc. (NYSE MKT: CRMD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing
and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of infectious and inflammatory disease, today provided
its corporate update for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. CorMedix will host a conference call today, May 10, 2017, at 4:30
p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's recent corporate developments and financial results.
Khoso Baluch, Chief Executive Officer of CorMedix, said, "We are continuing to advance Neutrolin®, our broad-spectrum,
non-antibiotic anti-infective solution designed to prevent costly and dangerous bloodstream infections associated with the use of
central venous catheters, toward the U.S. and international markets. Our ongoing Phase 3 trial, LOCK-IT 100, continues to enroll
patients with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis through a central venous catheter, and an independent data safety and
monitoring unanimously concluded it was safe to continue patient enrollment based on safety data from the first 279 patients. We
currently anticipate exceeding our original enrollment target of 632 patients by the fourth quarter of 2017, and will continue to
enroll additional patients until the requisite number of catheter-related bloodstream infections occur in this event-driven Phase 3
study. An interim efficacy analysis is currently anticipated by the end of the year, which would give us our first look into
Neutrolin's potential to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infections in the study population."
"In addition to advancing Neutrolin in the U.S., we were pleased to announce that we'd secured our first European commercial
collaboration with Hemotech SAS to launch Neutrolin in France and French overseas territories. This enables CorMedix to leverage
Hemotech's nearly 30 years of experience and significant presence, which includes 92% of all French dialysis organizations as well
as major hospitals, where Neutrolin's CE Marking allows it to be marketed as a catheter lock solution for oncology and ICU patients
with central venous catheters. We intend to pursue additional partnerships designed to further expand ex-U.S. sales of Neutrolin
and begin augmenting our commercial presence in Europe. We expect to begin generating initial sales revenue over the quarters to
come, which over time may partially offset our operational and clinical development costs in the U.S."
Mr. Baluch continued, "CorMedix is committed to taking advantage of additional opportunities to generate value based on
taurolidine, the active component of Neutrolin. A particular area of focus is in the medical device space, where taurolidine may be
incorporated into various medical and surgical materials to confer antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory properties. Based on initial
feasibility work, we are advancing preclinical studies for three product candidates: surgical meshes, suture materials, and
hydrogels. We expect to develop and pursue FDA clearance for these potential products by the 510(k) pathway and will seek to
establish development/commercial partnerships as these programs advance. A more robust 'R&D day' event will be scheduled within
the coming months to discuss these and our ongoing oncology collaboration in greater detail."
For the first quarter 2017, the Company recorded a net loss of $7.6 million, or $0.19 per share, compared with a net loss of
$4.1 million, or $0.11 per share for the first quarter 2016. Operating expenses in the first quarter 2017 were $7.6 million,
compared with $6.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. The increase was due to an increase in both R&D and G&A expense.
Our cash used in operations in the first quarter 2017 was $6.8 million, compared with $6.5 million in the fourth quarter 2016. Cash
was used primarily to conduct our Phase 3 study of Neutrolin, other R&D and related G&A activities. Our operating cash burn
was funded primarily via drawdown of our cash on hand. Approximately $0.3 million was provided by the use of the Company's "At the
Market" program during January 2017.
CorMedix recently completed a public offering of common stock and warrants resulting in gross proceeds of $14 million, before
deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The offering included the full exercise of
underwriter H.C. Wainwright and Co.'s option to purchase additional shares of common stock and warrants from CorMedix.
Mr. Baluch concluded, "We are dedicated to bringing Neutrolin to market, to help prevent potentially deadly catheter-related
blood stream infections in already vulnerable patient populations in the U.S. and abroad. Our recent financing adds fuel to
continue our U.S. pivotal clinical program, while in parallel, we're continuing to enhance our focus on driving additional value
through European commercialization and advancement of our taurolidine-based therapeutic and medical device pipeline."
Conference Call Information:
Please call five minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.
Dial-In (Toll Free) 877-407-9124 International Dial-In 201-689-8584
The live audio webcast will be accessible via the Events section of the CorMedix website.
A replay of the teleconference will be available until 11:59 p.m. on May 17, 2017.
Replay Number: 877-481-4010 Replay International: 919-882-2331 Conference ID: 10381
About CorMedix Inc.
CorMedix Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention
and treatment of infectious and inflammatory disease. The Company is focused on developing its lead product Neutrolin®, a novel,
non-antibiotic antimicrobial solution designed to prevent costly and dangerous bloodstream infections associated with the use of
central venous catheters. Such infections cost the U.S. healthcare system approximately $6 billion annually and contribute
significantly to increased morbidity and mortality. Neutrolin is currently in a Phase 3 clinical trial in patients undergoing
chronic hemodialysis via a central venous catheter. The Company is planning to conduct its second Phase 3 clinical trial in
patients with cancer receiving IV parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy and hydration via a chronic central venous catheter, subject
to sufficient resources. If successful, the two pivotal studies may be submitted to the FDA for potential approval for both patient
populations. Neutrolin has FDA Fast Track status and is designated as a Qualified Infectious Disease Product, which provides the
potential for priority review of a marketing application by FDA and allows for 5 additional years of QIDP market exclusivity upon
U.S. approval. It is already a CE Marked product in Europe and other territories. For more information, visit:
www.cormedix.com.
For Investors & Media:
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Joshua Drumm, Ph.D.: jdrumm@tiberend.com; (212) 375-2664 Janine McCargo: jmccargo@tiberend.com; (646) 604-5150
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding management's
expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or CorMedix's prospects, future financial position, financing plans, future revenues and
projected costs should be considered forward-looking. Readers are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from
projections or estimates due to a variety of important factors, including: the timing and results of the planned interim efficacy
analyses of the LOCK-IT 100 trial and the impact of those results on that trial; the cost, timing and results of the planned and
ongoing Phase 3 trials for Neutrolin® in the U.S., including variances in the expected rate of CRBSI events, and the resources
needed to commence and complete those trials; the risks and uncertainties associated with CorMedix's ability to manage its limited
cash resources; CorMedix's ability to obtain financing to support its research and development and clinical activities and
operations; the risks associated with the launch of Neutrolin in new markets; obtaining regulatory approvals to conduct clinical
trials and to commercialize CorMedix's product candidates, including the planned Phase 3 trial of Neutrolin in oncology patients
and the marketing of Neutrolin in countries other than Europe; the outcome of clinical trials of CorMedix's product candidates and
whether they demonstrate these candidates' safety and effectiveness; CorMedix's ability to enter into, execute upon and maintain
collaborations with third parties for its development and marketing programs; CorMedix's dependence on its collaborations and its
license relationships; CorMedix's ability to maintain its listing on the NYSE MKT; CorMedix's dependence on preclinical and
clinical investigators, preclinical and clinical research organizations, manufacturers, sales and marketing organizations, and
consultants; and protecting the intellectual property developed by or licensed to CorMedix. These and other risks are described in
greater detail in CorMedix's filings with the SEC, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov
or upon request from CorMedix. CorMedix may not actually achieve the goals or plans described in its forward-looking statements,
and investors should not place undue reliance on these statements. CorMedix assumes no obligation and does not intend to update
these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2017 2016 Revenue Net sales $ 39,559 $ 41,427
Cost of sales (93,571 ) (50,229 ) Gross profit (loss) (54,012 ) (8,802 ) Operating Expenses Research and development (4,924,267 )
(2,089,592 ) Selling, general and administrative (2,640,726 ) (2,050,143 ) Total operating expenses (7,564,993 ) (4,139,735 ) Loss
From Operations (7,619,005 ) (4,148,537 ) Other Income (Expense) Interest income 23,431 31,636 Foreign exchange transaction loss
(1,286 ) (487 ) Interest Expense - (992 ) Total income (expense) 22,145 30,157 Net Loss (7,596,860 ) (4,118,380 ) Other
Comprehensive Income Gain (Loss) Unrealized gain (loss) from investment 10,113 (793 ) Foreign currency translation gain (loss) (992
) 31,645 Total comprehensive income 9,121 30,852 Comprehensive Loss $ (7,587,739 ) $ (4,087,528 ) Net Loss Per Common Share – Basic
and Diluted $ (0.19 ) $ (0.11 ) Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic and Diluted 40,624,920 36,012,756 CORMEDIX INC.
AND SUBSIDIARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2017 2016 Cash and cash equivalents $
6,818,668 $ 8,064,490 Short-term investments $ 6,950,960 $ 12,100,920 Total Assets $ 14,933,152 $ 21,906,386 Total Liabilities $
3,889,963 $ 4,091,860 Accumulated deficit $ (126,761,812 ) $ (119,164,952 ) Total Stockholders' Equity $ 11,043,189 $ 17,814,526
CORMEDIX INC. AND SUBSIDIARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Three Month Periods Ended March 31, 2017
2016 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (7,596,860 ) $ (4,118,380 ) Net cash used in operating activities (6,758,726
) (5,450,588 ) CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net cash provided by investing activities 5,158,075 6,547,842 CASH FLOWS
FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from sale of common stock from at-the-market program 347,361 149,276 Proceeds from exercise of
stock options 6,800 116,700 Net cash provided by financing activities 354,161 265,976 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (1,245,822 )
1,367,358 CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD 8,064,490 11,817,418 CASH - END OF PERIOD $ 6,818,668 $ 13,184,776
SOURCE: CorMedix Inc.
