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Zafgen Reports Second Quarter 2018 Operating and Financial ResultsPhase 1 clinical trial for ZGN-1258 for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) expected to begin in the fourth quarter 2018 Multiple ZGN-1258 nonclinical studies accepted for presentation at upcoming Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR) Annual Conference Initiated 1.8 mg dosing arm in ZGN-1061 Phase 2 clinical trial for type 2 diabetes; results from additional arm expected early 2019 Company to host conference call today at 4:30 PM ET BOSTON, Aug. 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zafgen, Inc. (Nasdaq:ZFGN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary knowledge of MetAP2 systems biology to develop novel therapies for patients affected by a range of metabolic diseases, today reported its second quarter 2018 financial results. “2018 is an important year of execution on our plan for our novel second-generation MetAP2 pipeline,” said Jeffrey Hatfield, Chief Executive Officer. “We’ve continued to make significant progress this year, highlighted by positive data from the initial part of our Phase 2 clinical trial of ZGN-1061 in patients with type 2 diabetes, launch of the natural history study of PWS, advancement towards clinical testing for ZGN-1258, strengthening of our balance sheet, and key personnel additions. We expect this progress to continue throughout the remainder of 2018 and beyond, with near-term milestones for all of our key pipeline programs.” Recent Corporate and Program Highlights ZGN-1258
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Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results “The completion of our recent public offering of common stock has provided the Company with additional capital to advance the Company’s pipeline through multiple value-creating milestones,” said Patricia Allen, Chief Financial Officer. “We ended the quarter with $75.8 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities and raised net proceeds of approximately $64.6 million from our recent public offering which closed in early July 2018.” Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities As of June 30, 2018, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $75.8 million. In July 2018, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of its common stock, which included the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $64.6 million. After giving effect to the estimated net proceeds from the Company’s public offering of common stock, the unaudited pro forma cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance was $140.4 million as of June 30, 2018. Net Loss The Company reported a net loss for the second quarter of 2018 of $15.8 million, or $0.57 per share, compared to a net loss of $13.3 million, or $0.49 per share, for the second quarter of 2017. The weighted average common shares (basic and diluted) outstanding used to compute net loss per share were 27,565,064 for the second quarter of 2018 compared to 27,407,408 for the same quarter of 2017. Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $12.2 million compared to $10.5 million for the second quarter of 2017. The increase in research and development expenses compared to the prior year period was primarily due to increased costs related to the ZGN-1258 program as IND enabling studies progressed during the quarter as the program advances towards the filing of an IND. The increase in research and development expenses was also the result of increased costs associated with the ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial for ZGN-1061. There were also increases in personnel related costs and non-cash stock-based compensation expense in the second quarter of 2018 as compared to the second quarter of 2017. These increases in research and development costs were partially offset by a decrease in nonclinical and manufacturing costs associated with our ZGN-1061 program. General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2018 were $3.4 million, compared to $3.0 million for the second quarter of 2017. The increase in general and administrative expenses as compared to the prior year period was primarily due to an increase in personnel related costs as well as an increase in professional fees primarily related to multi-country patent filing costs, partially offset by a decrease in non-cash stock-based compensation expense. 2018 Financial Guidance The Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance will be greater than $100 million as of December 31, 2018. Conference Call Information Zafgen will host an investor conference call today, August 7, 2018 at 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, to discuss the Company's second quarter 2018 results as well as other forward-looking information about Zafgen's business. Investors and other interested parties may participate by dialing (844) 824-7428 in the United States or (973) 500-2177 outside the United States and referencing conference ID number 9168629. The call will also be webcast live on the Company's website at https://zafgen.gcs-web.com/events-and-presentations. A replay of this conference call will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET on August 7, 2018 through August 14, 2018 by dialing (855) 859-2056 in the United States or (404) 537-3406 outside the United States. To access the replay please provide Conference ID number 9168629. About Zafgen Zafgen (Nasdaq:ZFGN) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company leveraging its proprietary MetAP2 biology platform to develop novel therapies for patients affected by complex metabolic diseases. Zafgen has pioneered the study of MetAP2 inhibitors in both common and rare metabolic disorders and is currently advancing programs for type 2 diabetes, Prader-Willi syndrome and liver diseases. The Company’s lead product candidate, ZGN-1061, a MetAP2 inhibitor for difficult-to-control type 2 diabetes, has successfully completed the initial part of a Phase 2 clinical trial. Learn more at www.zafgen.com. Safe Harbor Statement Various statements in this release concerning Zafgen's future expectations, plans and prospects, including without limitation, Zafgen's expectations regarding the development and use of ZGN-1258, ZGN-1061 and other second-generation MetAP2 inhibitors as treatments for metabolic diseases including Prader-Willi syndrome, type 2 diabetes and obesity and Zafgen's expectations with respect to the timing and success of its nonclinical studies and clinical trials of ZGN-1258, ZGN-1061 and its other product candidates, Zafgen’s expected cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance as of December 31, 2018, and Zafgen’s expectations regarding the length of its cash runway, may constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "could increase the likelihood," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "is planned," "may," "should," "will," "will enable," "would be expected," "look forward," "may provide," "would" or similar terms, variations of such terms or the negative of those terms. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation, Zafgen's ability to successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of ZGN-1258, ZGN-1061 and its other product candidates and to differentiate ZGN-1258, ZGN-1061 and its other product candidates from first-generation MetAP2 inhibitors, such as beloranib, the nonclinical and clinical results for ZGN-1258, ZGN-1061 and its other product candidates, which may not support further development and marketing approval, actions of regulatory agencies, which may affect the initiation, timing and progress of nonclinical studies and clinical trials of its product candidates, Zafgen's ability to obtain, maintain and protect its intellectual property, Zafgen's ability to enforce its patents against infringers and defend its patent portfolio against challenges from third parties, competition from others developing products for similar uses, Zafgen’s ability to manage operating expenses, Zafgen's ability to obtain additional funding to support its business activities and establish and maintain strategic business alliances and new business initiatives when needed, Zafgen’s ability to attract and retain personnel, Zafgen's dependence on third parties for development, manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of product candidates, and unexpected expenditures, as well as those risks more fully discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Zafgen's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Zafgen's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Zafgen's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Zafgen explicitly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Media/Investor Relations Contacts: Media Investors Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except share and per share data)
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