Corbus Pharmaceu Stock Price, News & Analysis

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced a significant restructuring aimed at reallocating resources to bolster its clinical programs. The company plans to reduce its workforce by 54% and focus on its Phase 3 study for lenabasum in dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus. As of September 30, 2020, Corbus had approximately $83 million in cash equivalents. This restructuring is designed to extend the company's cash runway into mid-2022 while prioritizing its most promising drug candidates.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced that its Phase 2b trial of lenabasum in cystic fibrosis did not meet its primary endpoint of reducing pulmonary exacerbations. Conducted over 28 weeks, the study involved subjects from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, comparing lenabasum to a placebo. Despite the disappointing results, lenabasum exhibited a favorable safety profile.

Topline data will be presented at the upcoming North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference from October 7-23, 2020, where further details will be disclosed.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced topline results from the Phase 3 RESOLVE-1 study of lenabasum for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis. The study showed no significant differences in primary and secondary endpoints compared to placebo, with both treatment groups achieving a median ACR CRISS score of approximately 0.887. Safety assessments indicated that lenabasum was well tolerated, with no new safety signals. The company plans further data analysis and continues to pursue clinical trials for lenabasum in other diseases such as cystic fibrosis.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced its second quarter financial results and provided updates on its clinical studies. The company reported a net loss of $38.1 million, down from a net income of $2.2 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to a lack of significant licensing revenue. Revenue fell to $0.3 million, a decrease of $28.8 million. Corbus strengthened its balance sheet with $121 million in new capital, including a $71 million ATM offering and a $50 million debt facility. Topline results for its RESOLVE-1 Phase 3 study of lenabasum for systemic sclerosis are expected this summer.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced the successful completion of subject enrollment in its Phase 3 clinical trial, DETERMINE, evaluating lenabasum for treating dermatomyositis. The study enrolled 176 participants, making it the largest randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study for this condition. Topline results are anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2021. Lenabasum has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA and EMA, indicating significant unmet medical need in treating this rare autoimmune disease.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: CRBP) announced that CEO Yuval Cohen, Ph.D., will present at two key conferences this month. The events include the BTIG Virtual Biotechnology Conference on August 10, 2020, at 10:00 AM ET and the Canaccord Genuity 40th Annual Growth Conference on August 13, 2020, at 3:00 PM ET. Webcast access will be available on the company's website post-event. Corbus is in the Phase 3 stage of developing lenabasum for treating inflammatory diseases and has an upcoming safety study for CRB-4001, targeting nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings (NASDAQ: CRBP) will report its second quarter financial results on August 6, 2020. Management, led by CEO Yuval Cohen, will hold a conference call and webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. The company focuses on novel therapeutics targeting inflammatory diseases, with key candidates including lenabasum and CRB-4001.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals announced an aggregate of $71 million in proceeds from an at-the-market offering, selling 9,167,080 shares at a weighted average price of $7.70 per share. The company also secured a $50 million debt facility with K2 HealthVentures, receiving the first $20 million tranche. With $101 million in cash on hand, Corbus expects to fund operations into Q3 2021. This funding enhances the company's strategic flexibility, particularly following Phase 3 clinical readouts.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRBP) appointed George Golumbeski, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors. Dr. Golumbeski brings extensive experience from his roles at Celgene and Novartis, enhancing the company's leadership ahead of crucial data readouts this summer. He emphasizes the importance of Corbus' focus on unmet medical needs, especially regarding lenabasum, a first-in-class treatment for systemic sclerosis and dermatomyositis, which currently lack approved therapies. The addition aims to strengthen Corbus as it evolves from a pre-commercial to a commercial stage.