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Rexahn Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial ResultsROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: RNN), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative, targeted therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018. “This quarter, Rexahn achieved important milestones in our RX-3117 and RX-5902 clinical development programs. First, we presented clinical data from our ongoing Phase 2a trial of RX-3117 in combination with ABRAXANE® (nab-paclitaxel) in newly diagnosed metastatic pancreatic cancer patients. We are encouraged by the preliminary data reflecting a disease control rate of 86% and an overall response rate of 29%. In addition, one patient achieved a complete response (CR) that has been maintained for almost five months, demonstrating the durability of the treatment effect. We look forward to completing the study enrollment and plan to report the final data in 2019,” said Peter D. Suzdak, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Rexahn. “Second, we announced a clinical trial collaboration agreement with Merck to evaluate the combination of RX-5902 and its anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), in a Phase 2 trial of patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer (mTNBC). Based on the mechanism of action of RX-5902 and our observations in preclinical studies, we are optimistic that this combination may provide meaningful clinical benefit in patients with mTNBC,” continued Dr. Suzdak. Recent Highlights:
Q3 2018 Financial Results: R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Research and development expenses were $10.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in research and development expenses is primarily attributable to increases in clinical trial costs and patient enrollment costs from the advancement of our RX-3117 and RX-5902 clinical trials, as well as drug manufacturing costs for new campaigns. G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $1.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. General and administrative expenses were $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, compared to $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Net Loss: Rexahn’s loss from operations was $4.7 million and $4.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Rexahn's net loss was $5.3 million, or $0.17 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2018, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.04 per share, for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The net loss for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 includes an unrealized (loss) gain on the fair value of warrants of ($0.7 million) and $3.1 million, respectively. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, Rexahn’s net loss was $11.3 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to a net loss of $21.7 million, or $0.83 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. Included in the net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is an unrealized gain (loss) on the fair value of warrants of $3.8 million and ($9.0 million), respectively. The fair value adjustments are non-cash charges and are primarily a result of changes in stock price between reporting periods. About Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Rexahn Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE American: RNN) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel, targeted therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. The Company's mission is to improve the lives of cancer patients by developing next-generation cancer therapies that are designed to maximize efficacy while minimizing the toxicity and side effects traditionally associated with cancer treatment. Rexahn's product candidates work by targeting and neutralizing specific proteins believed to be involved in the complex biological cascade that leads to cancer cell growth. Preclinical studies show that several of Rexahn's product candidates may be effective against multiple types of cancer, including drug resistant cancers, and difficult-to-treat cancers and others may augment the effectiveness of current FDA-approved cancer treatments. The Company has two oncology product candidates, RX-3117 and RX-5902, in Phase 2 clinical development and additional compounds in preclinical development, including RX-0201. For more information about the Company and its oncology programs, please visit www.rexahn.com. Safe Harbor To the extent any statements made in this press release deal with information that is not historical, these are forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Rexahn’s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to cash flow requirements, future operations and products, enrollments in clinical trials, the path of clinical trials and development activities, and other statements identified by words such as “will,” “potential,” “could,” “can,” “believe,” “intends,” “continue,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “may,” and other words of similar meaning or the use of future dates. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. Uncertainties and risks may cause Rexahn’s actual results to be materially different than those expressed in or implied by Rexahn’s forward-looking statements. For Rexahn, particular uncertainties and risks include, among others, understandings and beliefs regarding the role of certain biological mechanisms and processes in cancer; drug candidates being in early stages of development, including clinical development; the ability to initially develop drug candidates for orphan indications to reduce the time-to-market and take advantage of certain incentives provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; the ability to transition from our initial focus on developing drug candidates for orphan indications to candidates for more highly prevalent indications; the availability and access to capital; and the expected timing of results from our clinical trials. More detailed information on these and additional factors that could affect Rexahn’s actual results are described in Rexahn’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release. Rexahn undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Media Contact: Investor Contact: (Tables to follow)
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