Erasca, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Erasca (ERAS) reported Q2 2024 financial results and business updates. Key highlights include:

• In-licensed potential best-in-class pan-RAS molecular glue ERAS-0015 and potential first-in-class pan-KRAS inhibitor ERAS-4001
• Initiated SEACRAFT-2 registrational trial for naporafenib in NRASm melanoma
• Cash position of $460.2 million as of June 30, 2024, expected to fund operations into H1 2027
• Completed $229 million in equity financings
• Q2 2024 net loss of $63.2 million, or $(0.29) per share
• R&D expenses increased to $33.0 million, G&A expenses rose to $12.3 million

The company anticipates key milestones in 2024-2026, including data readouts from SEACRAFT-1, SEACRAFT-2, AURORAS-1, and BOREALIS-1 trials.

Erasca has initiated the SEACRAFT-2 Phase 3 trial for the pan-RAF inhibitor naporafenib paired with the MEK inhibitor trametinib in patients with NRAS-mutant melanoma. This pivotal trial aims to address the significant unmet need in treating this aggressive cancer type, which currently lacks approved targeted therapies.

The SEACRAFT-2 trial, designed with two stages, will first offer a randomized data readout in 2025 comparing the combination therapy against trametinib alone to determine the optimal dosage. Stage 2 aims for regulatory approval based on progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) metrics, comparing against chemotherapy or single-agent MEK inhibitors.

Previous trials have shown promising results, with median overall survival (mOS) of up to 14.1 months and median progression-free survival (mPFS) of up to 5.1 months for patients dosed with naporafenib and trametinib, surpassing historical benchmarks.

Erasca (Nasdaq: ERAS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, announced participation in two upcoming investor conferences in June 2024. Dr. Jonathan E. Lim, chairman, CEO, and co-founder, along with Dr. David M. Chacko, CFO and chief business officer, will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference and the Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference. The Jefferies conference will be held on June 5-6 at the Marriott Marquis in New York, with the presentation scheduled for June 6 from 10:30 to 10:55 AM ET. The Goldman Sachs conference will occur from June 10-13 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, with a fireside chat on June 12 from 10:40 to 11:15 AM ET. Both events will be webcasted live, with replays available for 30 days on Erasca's website.

Erasca, a clinical-stage oncology firm, announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed underwritten offering of 99,459,458 shares at $1.85 per share, including the full exercise of the underwriters' option for an additional 12,972,972 shares. This generated approximately $184 million in gross proceeds. The funds will be used for research, development of product candidates, and general corporate purposes. J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities managed the offering, which was conducted under a shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Erasca has announced the in-licensing of two preclinical RAS programs: ERAS-0015, a pan-RAS molecular glue, and ERAS-4001, a pan-KRAS inhibitor. Both compounds show high potency and oral bioavailability, with the potential to address unmet needs in RAS-mutant tumors. Concurrently, Erasca has priced a $160 million equity offering.

In connection with these new programs, Erasca will deprioritize several existing projects and restructure its workforce, impacting 18% of employees. The company aims to focus on programs with the highest success probabilities. Key upcoming milestones for the pipeline include Phase 1 and Phase 3 trials for various compounds, with initial data expected in late 2024 and beyond.

Erasca, a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, announced the pricing of an underwritten offering of 86,486,486 shares of its common stock at $1.85 per share.

The offering is expected to raise approximately $160 million before underwriting discounts and expenses. Erasca has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 12,972,972 shares.

The offering is anticipated to close on May 21, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are the joint book-running managers.

Proceeds will fund research and development, as well as general corporate purposes. The offering is made under a shelf registration statement effective August 18, 2022.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) reported strong Q1 2024 results with promising survival data for naporafenib plus trametinib in patients with NRASm melanoma, leading to an oversubscribed $45 million financing. The company extended its cash runway into H2 2026 and expects upcoming data readouts across multiple clinical programs. R&D and corporate highlights showcase continued progress and collaborations, positioning Erasca well for future growth.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) will be presenting at the Bank of America Health Care Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company focuses on developing therapies for RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers. The presentation will take place on May 15, 2024, at 4:20 pm Pacific Time.