Erasca, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) announced FDA clearance of an IND application for ERAS-3490, a small molecule KRAS G12C inhibitor aimed at treating solid tumors with high CNS penetration. The drug targets the KRAS G12C mutation, prevalent in various cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), where CNS metastases affect up to 40% of patients. Nonclinical data show strong anti-tumor activity and survival benefits in relevant cancer models, underscoring the potential of ERAS-3490 in precision oncology.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) has entered a $100 million equity offering to support its exclusive worldwide license agreement with Novartis for naporafenib, a promising cancer treatment targeting NRAS mutant melanoma and other RAS/MAPK-driven tumors. Naporafenib has been evaluated in over 500 patients, showing strong safety and efficacy as both a single agent and in combination therapies. The agreement includes a $20 million upfront cash payment and stock issuance, and could yield up to $280 million in milestone payments for Novartis. A conference call will elaborate on these developments.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) announced a pricing of an underwritten offering of 15,384,616 shares of common stock at $6.50 each, aiming to raise approximately $100 million. All shares are offered by Erasca, expected to close on December 13, 2022, pending customary closing conditions. Proceeds will support research and development of product candidates, working capital, and general corporate purposes. The offering is filed under a previously effective shelf registration with the SEC.

ERAS-007, a promising ERK1/2 inhibitor, is undergoing evaluation in combination with encorafenib and cetuximab for BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). Erasca has formed a clinical trial collaboration with Pierre Fabre to facilitate this study, broadening its reach in Europe and Asia Pacific. Encorafenib, previously approved for mCRC, shows limited efficacy, with only 20% of patients responding. The aim of this combination therapy is to enhance treatment outcomes by reducing resistance mechanisms. This partnership complements existing collaborations with Pfizer.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS), a clinical-stage precision oncology company, has announced presentations at two upcoming investor conferences. The 5th Annual Evercore ISI HealthCONx Conference will be held virtually from November 29 to December 1, with a fireside chat scheduled for November 29 at 8:50 AM EST. Additionally, the Bank of America SMID Cap Conference is set for December 7-8, featuring a fireside chat on December 8 at 11:25 AM EST. Archived replays of both events will be available until February 2023. Visit Erasca.com/events for more details.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) reported promising preliminary data for its lead candidates, ERAS-007 and ERAS-601, demonstrating efficacy in advanced solid tumors. The company signed clinical trial collaboration agreements with Eli Lilly and Pfizer to explore combination treatments with cetuximab and palbociclib, respectively. Erasca's robust balance sheet shows $365 million in cash, ensuring operational funding into mid-2024. However, R&D expenses rose to $28.2 million and net loss was $35.5 million for Q3 2022, though improving from Q3 2021.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) announced a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Pfizer to evaluate ERAS-007, an oral ERK1/2 inhibitor, in combination with the CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib for patients with KRAS- and NRAS-mutant colorectal and pancreatic cancers. This study is part of the Phase 1b/2 HERKULES-3 trial, sponsored by Erasca. Approximately 1.8 million cases of colorectal cancer and 0.5 million cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, with a significant portion harboring RAS mutations. The combination aims to enhance treatment efficacy and reduce resistance.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS) announced initial Phase 1/1b data for its ERK1/2 inhibitor ERAS-007 and SHP2 inhibitor ERAS-601, showcasing safe profiles for potential combination therapies in solid tumors. ERAS-801, a CNS-penetrant EGFR inhibitor, shows enhanced anti-tumor activity over osimertinib in preclinical models. New KRAS G12D inhibitors demonstrate significant tumor growth inhibition. The company will present findings at the 34th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium in October 2022, with further data expected in 2023, highlighting ongoing advancements in their oncology pipeline.

Erasca, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERAS), a company dedicated to precision oncology, will participate in the Bank of America Securities Precision Oncology Conference on October 3, 2022, at 3:40 PM ET. CEO Jonathan E. Lim and CFO David M. Chacko will engage in a virtual fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings. A live webcast will be available, with an archived replay until January 3, 2023. Erasca aims to innovate therapies for RAS/MAPK pathway-driven cancers, leveraging a strong pipeline and expert advisory board to achieve its mission of erasing cancer.