SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RAPT), a clinical-stage, immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2021.

“The second quarter was filled with a number of important milestones,” said Brian Wong, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of RAPT Therapeutics. “We were thrilled to announce positive topline results from our Phase 1b clinical trial of RPT193 in atopic dermatitis in June. Shortly thereafter, we closed an underwritten public offering with net proceeds to RAPT of $134.6 million, significantly bolstering our cash position. Having demonstrated early proof-of-concept of our two lead drug candidates, RPT193 and FLX475, in atopic dermatitis and cancer, respectively, we are well positioned to advance our product development efforts and look forward to reporting additional data as these programs progress.”

Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2021

Second Quarter ended June 30, 2021

Net loss for the second quarter of 2021 was $16.1 million, compared to $12.4 million for the second quarter of 2020.

Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2021 were $13.2 million, compared to $11.0 million for the same period in 2020. This increase was primarily due to increased clinical trial costs for FLX475 and increases in expenses for preclinical programs, laboratory supplies, stock-based compensation and facilities, offset by a decrease in clinical trial costs for RPT193.

General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2021 were $3.8 million, compared to $2.8 million for the same period of 2020. The increase was primarily due to increases in stock-based compensation expense, insurance expense and personnel costs.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $32.6 million, compared to $25.5 million for the same period in 2020.

Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were $27.0 million, compared to $21.7 million for the same period in 2020. The increase was primarily due to increases in costs relating to the clinical trials of FLX475 and RPT193, as well as increases in stock-based compensation, personnel expenses, facilities costs and laboratory supplies spend.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were $7.8 million, compared to $6.1 million for the same period of 2020. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased stock-based compensation expense and personnel costs.

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $223.3 million, which includes net proceeds of approximately $134.6 million from our recent public offering of 4,356,060 shares of common stock.

About RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.
RAPT Therapeutics is a clinical stage immunology-based biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing oral small molecule therapies for patients with significant unmet needs in oncology and inflammatory diseases. Utilizing its proprietary discovery and development engine, the Company is developing highly selective small molecules designed to modulate the critical immune drivers underlying these diseases. RAPT has discovered and advanced two unique drug candidates, FLX475 and RPT193, each targeting C-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4), for the treatment of cancer and inflammation, respectively. The Company is also pursuing a range of targets that are in the discovery stage of development.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Each of these statements is based only on current information, assumptions and expectations that are inherently subject to change and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the progress of RAPT’s oncology and inflammation programs and the interpretation of topline results from the Phase 1b trial of RPT193. Detailed information regarding risk factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by statements in this press release may be found in RAPT’s Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 11, 2021 and subsequent filings made by RAPT with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. RAPT disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

RAPT Media Contact:
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RAPT Investor Contact:
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RAPT THERAPEUTICS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except share per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
			2021				2020				2021				2020
Revenue		$	869			$	1,277			$	2,091			$	2,212
Operating expenses:
Research and development			13,190				10,986				26,961				21,669
General and administrative			3,760				2,802				7,772				6,091
Total operating expenses			16,950				13,788				34,733				27,760
Loss from operations			(16,081	)			(12,511	)			(32,642	)			(25,548	)
Other income (expense), net			(29	)			391				18				526
Net loss before taxes			(16,110	)			(12,120	)			(32,624	)			(25,022	)
Provision for income taxes			—				267				—				504
Net loss		$	(16,110	)		$	(12,387	)		$	(32,624	)		$	(25,526	)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment			70				(199	)			108				5
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities			(18	)			369				(68	)			152
Total comprehensive loss		$	(16,058	)		$	(12,217	)		$	(32,584	)		$	(25,369	)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted		$	(0.63	)		$	(0.51	)		$	(1.29	)		$	(1.08	)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted			25,589,947				24,336,102				25,217,542				23,743,058

RAPT THERAPEUTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
		June 30,				December 31,
			2021				2020
Assets		(Unaudited)					(1)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	86,220			$	24,918
Marketable securities			137,084				86,592
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			4,651				4,088
Total current assets			227,955				115,598
Property and equipment, net			2,737				2,982
Other assets			389				389
Total assets		$	231,081			$	118,969
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	2,714			$	2,383
Accrued expenses			5,068				4,935
Deferred revenue, current			2,283				4,096
Other current liabilities			329				328
Total current liabilities			10,394				11,742
Deferred rent, net of current portion			2,141				2,185
Deferred revenue, non-current			967				863
Total liabilities			13,502				14,790
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock			—				—
Common stock			3				2
Additional paid-in capital			465,179				319,196
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(137	)			(177	)
Accumulated deficit			(247,466	)			(214,842	)
Total stockholders' equity			217,579				104,179
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	231,081			$	118,969
(1) The condensed consolidated balance sheet for December 31, 2020 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020