Cover Page
Cover Page - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Nov. 10, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Trading Symbol | TRML | |
Entity Registrant Name | TOURMALINE BIO, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001827506 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | true | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | |
Entity Ex Transition Period | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 20,336,741 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity File Number | 001-40384 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-2377352 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 27 West 24th Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 702 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York | |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10010 | |
City Area Code | 646 | |
Local Phone Number | 481-9832 |
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 67,083 | $ 13,670 |
Marketable securities | 79,941 | 167,612 |
Prepaid and other current assets | 4,023 | 4,331 |
Total current assets | 151,047 | 185,613 |
Property and equipment, net | 0 | 5,348 |
Assets held for sale | 14 | 0 |
Right-of-use assets | 0 | 2,643 |
Other assets | 0 | 111 |
Total assets | 151,061 | 193,715 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 136 | 3,887 |
Accrued expenses | 7,288 | 6,665 |
Lease liability, current | 634 | 910 |
Other current liabilities | 47 | 0 |
Total current liabilities | 8,105 | 11,462 |
Share repurchase liability | 82 | 208 |
Other liabilities | 0 | 16 |
Lease liability, net of current | 0 | 1,974 |
Total liabilities | 8,187 | 13,660 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 140,000,000 shares authorized and 4,282,848 issued and outstanding and 10,000,000 non-voting shares authorized as of September 30, 2023 and 140,000,000 shares authorized and 4,162,942 issued and outstanding and 10,000,000 non-voting shares authorized as of December 31, 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in-capital | 351,980 | 345,517 |
Accumulated deficit | (208,991) | (164,741) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (115) | (721) |
Total stockholders' equity | 142,874 | 180,055 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 151,061 | $ 193,715 |
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Par
Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 140,000,000 | 140,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 4,282,848 | 4,162,942 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 4,282,848 | 4,162,942 |
Non-voting Shares | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Statements of Operations and Co
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Operating expenses | ||||
Research and development | $ 267 | $ 14,981 | $ 17,770 | $ 42,364 |
General and administrative | 9,114 | 4,842 | 21,322 | 14,288 |
Restructuring costs | 89 | 10,958 | ||
Total operating expenses | 9,470 | 19,823 | 50,050 | 56,652 |
Gain on asset sales | 538 | 538 | 0 | |
Loss from operations | (8,932) | (19,823) | (49,512) | (56,652) |
Interest and other income (expense), net | 1,917 | 812 | 5,262 | 1,286 |
Net loss | (7,015) | (19,011) | (44,250) | (55,366) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 99 | (79) | 606 | (1,144) |
Total comprehensive loss | (6,916) | (19,090) | (43,644) | (56,510) |
Net loss | $ (7,015) | $ (19,011) | $ (44,250) | $ (55,366) |
Net loss per common share, basic | $ (1.64) | $ (4.59) | $ (10.48) | $ (13.45) |
Net loss per common share, diluted | $ (1.64) | $ (4.59) | $ (10.48) | $ (13.45) |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, basic | 4,271,920 | 4,137,553 | 4,221,205 | 4,114,939 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, diluted | 4,271,920 | 4,137,553 | 4,221,205 | 4,114,939 |
Statements of Stockholders' Equ
Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 242,809 | $ 0 | $ 333,734 | $ (90,847) | $ (78) |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021 | 4,091,304 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 131 | 131 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 11,081 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 2,197 | 2,197 | |||
Net loss | (18,259) | (18,259) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (848) | (848) | |||
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | 226,030 | $ 0 | 336,062 | (109,106) | (926) |
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2022 | 4,102,385 | ||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 242,809 | $ 0 | 333,734 | (90,847) | (78) |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021 | 4,091,304 | ||||
Net loss | (55,366) | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (1,144) | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 194,867 | $ 0 | 342,302 | (146,213) | (1,222) |
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2022 | 4,148,188 | ||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 242,809 | $ 0 | 333,734 | (90,847) | (78) |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021 | 4,091,304 | ||||
Net loss | (73,900) | ||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 180,055 | $ 0 | 345,517 | (164,741) | (721) |
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 4,162,942 | 4,162,942 | |||
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2022 | $ 226,030 | $ 0 | 336,062 | (109,106) | (926) |
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2022 | 4,102,385 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 102 | 102 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 10,185 | ||||
Issuance of common stock under 2021 employee stock purchase plan | 77 | 77 | |||
Issuance of common stock under 2021 employee stock purchase plan, shares | 2,016 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 2,846 | 2,846 | |||
Net loss | (18,096) | (18,096) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (217) | (217) | |||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2022 | 210,742 | $ 0 | 339,087 | (127,202) | (1,143) |
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2022 | 4,114,586 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 174 | 174 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 18,164 | ||||
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares | 15,438 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,041 | 3,041 | |||
Net loss | (19,011) | (19,011) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (79) | (79) | |||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2022 | 194,867 | $ 0 | 342,302 | (146,213) | (1,222) |
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2022 | 4,148,188 | ||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 180,055 | $ 0 | 345,517 | (164,741) | (721) |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 4,162,942 | 4,162,942 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | $ 92 | 92 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 8,778 | ||||
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares | 19,283 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,659 | 3,659 | |||
Net loss | (22,497) | (22,497) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 422 | 422 | |||
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 | 161,731 | $ 0 | 349,268 | (187,238) | (299) |
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023 | 4,191,003 | ||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 180,055 | $ 0 | 345,517 | (164,741) | (721) |
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 4,162,942 | 4,162,942 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 27,686 | ||||
Net loss | $ (44,250) | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 606 | ||||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 142,874 | $ 0 | 351,980 | (208,991) | (115) |
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023 | 4,282,848 | 4,277,564 | |||
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2023 | $ 161,731 | $ 0 | 349,268 | (187,238) | (299) |
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023 | 4,191,003 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 177 | 177 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 17,975 | ||||
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares | 45,748 | ||||
Issuance of common stock under 2021 employee stock purchase plan | 3 | 3 | |||
Issuance of common stock under 2021 employee stock purchase plan, shares | 322 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,174 | 1,174 | |||
Net loss | (14,738) | (14,738) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 85 | 85 | |||
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 | 148,432 | $ 0 | 350,622 | (201,976) | (214) |
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023 | 4,255,048 | ||||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options | 111 | 111 | |||
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options, shares | 10,985 | ||||
Vesting of restricted stock units, shares | 11,531 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,247 | 1,247 | |||
Net loss | (7,015) | (7,015) | |||
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | 99 | 99 | |||
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 | $ 142,874 | $ 0 | $ 351,980 | $ (208,991) | $ (115) |
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2023 | 4,282,848 | 4,277,564 |
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaud
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||
Net loss | $ (7,015) | $ (19,011) | $ (44,250) | $ (55,366) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 494 | 1,029 | |||
Accretion and amortization of marketable securities, net | (3,872) | (621) | |||
Amortization of right-of-use assets | 644 | 580 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 6,081 | 8,084 | |||
Asset impairment | 3,614 | 235 | |||
Right-of-use asset impairment | 469 | 0 | |||
Gain on asset sales | (538) | (538) | 0 | ||
Loss on disposal of assets | 129 | 0 | |||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||
Prepaid and other current assets | 1,658 | (1,634) | |||
Other assets | 111 | (7) | |||
Accounts payable | (3,626) | (215) | |||
Accrued expenses | 635 | 1,260 | |||
Other current liabilities | 47 | 0 | |||
Operating lease liability | (682) | (423) | |||
Other liabilities | (16) | 91 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (39,102) | (46,987) | $ (60,900) | ||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (541) | (2,774) | |||
Proceeds from asset sales | 650 | 0 | |||
Purchases of marketable securities | (85,154) | (140,588) | |||
Maturities of marketable securities | 177,303 | 190,021 | |||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 92,258 | 46,659 | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 259 | 105 | |||
Payment for repurchase of forfeited restricted stock | (5) | 0 | |||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 257 | 182 | |||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 53,413 | (146) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 13,670 | 18,614 | 18,614 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 67,083 | $ 18,468 | 67,083 | 18,468 | $ 13,670 |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||
Property and equipment additions included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 0 | 178 | |||
Deferred issuance costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 0 | 81 | |||
Decrease in right-of-use asset and operating lease liabilities due to remeasurement | 1,388 | 0 | |||
Decrease in right-of-use asset and operating lease liabilities due to termination | 142 | 0 | |||
Proceeds for asset sales included inother current assets | 1,350 | 0 | |||
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | $ 3 | $ 77 |
Nature of Business and Liquidit
Nature of Business and Liquidity | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Nature of Business and Liquidity | 1. Nature of Business and Liquidity Talaris Therapeutics, Inc. (“Talaris”) was a cell therapy company focused on developing an innovative method of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (“allo-HSCT”) to transform the standard of care in solid organ transplantation, certain severe autoimmune diseases and certain severe blood, immune and metabolic disorders. Talaris’ lead product candidate was FCR001. On October 19, 2023, Talaris completed its previously announced merger transaction in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 22, 2023 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Talaris, Tourmaline Sub, Inc. (formerly known as Tourmaline Bio, Inc., “Legacy Tourmaline”) and Terrain Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Talaris (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into Legacy Tourmaline, with Legacy Tourmaline surviving as a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Talaris and the surviving corporation of the merger (the “Merger”). On October 19, 2023, in connection with and prior to the completion of the Merger, Talaris effected a 1-for-10 below in Note 15. Subsequent Events Following the completion of the Merger, the business conducted by the Company became primarily the business conducted by Legacy Tourmaline, which is a late-stage clinical biotechnology company developing transformative medicines that dramatically improve the lives of patients with life-altering immune diseases. The Company’s lead product candidate is TOUR006, a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to interleukin-6, Prior to the Merger, in February 2023, Talaris announced the discontinuation of its FREEDOM-1 FREEDOM-2 % (the “Initial Reduction in Force”) and a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value, including, but not limited to, a reverse merger and/or a divestiture of its cell therapy chemistry, manufacturing and controls (“CMC”) capabilities. In March 2023, pending the outcome of its review of strategic alternatives, Talaris voluntarily paused enrollment in the FREEDOM-3 In April 2023, Talaris’ Board of Directors approved, and Talaris announced, a further reduction in force (the “April Reduction in Force”) that resulted in the termination of approximately % of its remaining workforce. The April Reduction in Force was substantially completed in the second quarter of 2023. In June 2023, following a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, Talaris entered into the Merger Agreement with Legacy Tourmaline (see Note 15). In July 2023, Talaris entered into an asset purchase agreement with ImmunoFree, Inc. (“ImmunoFree”), pursuant to which it sold certain clinical data and intellectual property related to FCR001 for approximately $2.2 million, including a combination of cash consideration, reimbursement of certain expenses and assumption of all current and future clinical wind-down liabilities (see Note 5). In September 2023, Talaris sold certain long-lived assets primarily used in its CMC operations (see Note 5). On October 19, 2023, Talaris completed the Merger with Legacy Tourmaline pursuant to the Merger Agreement as described in Note 15. Subsequent Events The financial information included in the accompanying interim financial statements is that of Talaris prior to the Merger because the Merger was consummated after the period covered by these financial statements. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “Company” as used hereinafter refers to (i) Talaris Therapeutics, Inc., for periods prior to the effectiveness of the Merger, and (ii) Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (as a combined company) for periods following the effectiveness of the Merger. Liquidity The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Management has evaluated whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued. Since its inception, the Company has incurred net losses and negative cash flows from operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred a net loss of $44.3 million and $73.9 million, respectively, and used $39.1 million and $60.9 million in cash for operations, respectively. In addition, as of September 30, 2023, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $209.0 million. The Company expects to continue to generate operating losses and negative cash flows for the foreseeable future. The Company currently expects its post-merger cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $ million will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses and capital requirements for more than twelve months from the date the financial statements are available to be issued. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to the determination of the fair value of stock option grants and estimates related to the amount of prepaid and accrued research and development expenses as of the balance sheet date. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, and makes adjustments when the facts and circumstances dictate. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of checking and savings deposits, money market fund holdings, and commercial paper. Marketable Securities The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale available-for-sale Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset. Equipment and furniture and fixtures are depreciated over five over the shorter of the lease term cu Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates its long-lived assets, which consist primarily of property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded non-cash million non-cash non-cash million. Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s investment policy includes guidelines regarding the quality of the financial institutions and financial instruments and defines allowable investments that it believes minimizes the exposure to concentration of credit risk. The Company may invest in money market funds (minimum of $1 billion in assets), U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt, bank debt, U.S. government-related agency securities, other sovereign debt, municipal debt and commercial paper. These deposits may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses historically in these accounts and believes that it is not exposed to significant credit risk as its deposits are held at financial institutions that management believes to be of high credit quality. On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) was appointed as receiver. On March 27, 2023, SVB was acquired by First-Citizen BancShares, Inc (“First-Citizen”). Similarly, on May 1, 2023, First Republic Bank (“FRB”) was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the FDIC was appointed as receiver. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (N.A.) acquired all of FRB’s deposit accounts and substantially all of its assets. The Company historically did not and currently does not have banking relationships with SVB or FRB. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive to sell an investment in a timely transaction or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. A framework is used for measuring fair value utilizing a three-tier hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 investments) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 investments). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: • Level 1 inputs: • Level 2 inputs: • Level 3 inputs Financial instruments are categorized in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment. The Company’s money market funds and marketable securities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above (Level 1 and Level 2, respectively). Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses include (i) employee-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, travel and stock-based compensation expense; (ii) external research and development expenses incurred under arrangements with third parties, such as contract research organization agreements, investigational sites, and consultants; (iii) the cost of acquiring, developing, and manufacturing clinical study materials; (iv) costs associated with preclinical and clinical activities and regulatory operations; (v) costs incurred in development of intellectual property; and (vi) an allocated portion of facilities and other infrastructure costs associated with research and development activities. Costs incurred in connection with research and development activities are expensed as incurred. The Company enters into consulting, research, and other agreements with commercial entities, researchers, universities, and others for the provision of goods and services. Such arrangements are generally cancelable upon reasonable notice and payment of costs incurred. Costs are considered incurred based on an evaluation of the progress to completion of specific tasks under each contract using information and data provided by the respective vendors, including the Company’s clinical sites. These costs consist of direct and indirect costs associated with specific projects, as well as fees paid to various entities that perform certain research on behalf of the Company. Depending upon the timing of payments to the service providers, the Company recognizes prepaid expenses or accrued expenses related to these costs. These accrued or prepaid expenses are based on management’s estimates of the work performed under service agreements, milestones achieved, and experience with similar contracts. The Company monitors each of these factors and adjusts estimates accordingly. Stock-Based Compensation The Company measures all stock options and other stock-based awards granted to employees, nonemployees, and directors based on the fair value on the date of the grant and recognizes stock-based compensation expense of those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. Generally, the Company issues stock option, restricted stock unit, and stock appreciation right awards with only service-based vesting conditions and records the expense for these awards using the straight-line method. The Company’s policy is to account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company classifies stock-based compensation expense in its statement of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipients’ service payments are classified. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company recently completed its IPO and lacks company-specific historical and implied volatility information. Therefore, it estimates its expected stock volatility based on the historical volatility of a publicly traded set of peer companies and expects to continue to do so until it has adequate historical data regarding the volatility of its own traded stock price. The expected term of the Company’s stock options has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method for awards that qualify as “plain-vanilla” options. The expected term of stock options granted to non-employees the Company has never paid cash dividends on common stock and did not expect to pay any cash dividends prior to completion of the Merger. Prior to the Company’s IPO, the Company considered the estimated fair value of the common stock as of the measurement date in determining the exercise price for options granted. The estimated fair value of the common stock was determined at each grant date based upon a variety of factors, including the illiquid nature of the common stock, arm’s-length Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or in the Company’s tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the provision for income taxes. The Company assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent it believes, based upon the weight of available evidence, that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established through a charge to income tax expense. Potential for recovery of deferred tax assets is evaluated by estimating the future taxable profits expected and considering prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements by applying a two-step The Company provides reserves for potential payments of tax to various tax authorities related to uncertain tax positions. These reserves are based on a determination of whether and how much of a tax benefit taken by the Company in its tax filings or positions is more likely than not to be realized following resolution of any potential contingencies present related to the tax benefit. Potential interest and penalties associated with such uncertain tax positions are recorded as a component of income tax expense. The Company had no significant uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share using the two-class two-class if-converted Segments Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is made available and is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the chief executive officer and operations are managed as a single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions. Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss represents net loss for the period plus the results of certain other changes in stockholders’ equity. The Company’s comprehensive loss included unrealized gains related to marketable securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, right-of-use As a result of the adoption of the new leasing standards, on January 1, 2022, the Company recorded right-of-use million. The adoption did not have a material impact on the statement of operations or the statement of cash flows. |
Fair Value of Financial Assets
Fair Value of Financial Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Assets | 3. Fair Value of Financial Assets The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value (in thousands) September 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 66,719 $ 66,719 $ — $ — Marketable securities 79,941 7,826 72,115 — Total financial assets measured at fair value $ 146,660 $ 74,545 $ 72,115 $ — December 31, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 12,309 $ 12,309 $ — $ — Marketable securities 167,612 31,718 135,894 — Total financial assets measured at fair value $ 179,921 $ 44,027 $ 135,894 $ — |
Marketable Securities
Marketable Securities | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |
Marketable Securities | 4. Marketable Securities The fair value of the Company’s marketable securities as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 is based on level 1 and level 2 inputs. The Company’s investments consist mainly of U.S. government and agency securities, government-sponsored bond obligations and certain other corporate debt securities. Fair value is determined by taking into consideration valuations obtained from third-party pricing services. The third-party pricing services utilize industry standard valuation models, for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, to estimate fair value. These inputs include reported trades of and broker/dealer quotes on the same or similar securities; issuer credit spreads; benchmark securities; and other observable inputs. There were no transfers between levels within the hierarchy during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has assessed U.S. government treasuries as level 1 and all other marketable securities as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy of ASC 820. The Company classifies its entire investment portfolio as available-for-sale As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, none of the Company’s investments were determined to be other than temporarily impaired. The following table summarizes the Company’s investments (in thousands) September 30, 2023 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Commercial paper $ 35,371 $ 1 $ (54 ) $ 35,318 Government and agency securities 44,685 3 (65 ) 44,623 Total $ 80,056 $ 4 $ (119 ) $ 79,941 December 31, 2022 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Commercial paper $ 119,313 $ 19 $ (365 ) $ 118,967 Government and agency securities 43,016 — (368 ) 42,648 Corporate debt securities 6,004 — (7 ) 5,997 Total $ 168,333 $ 19 $ (740 ) $ 167,612 The aggregate fair value of available-for-sale available-for-sale was |
Asset Sale
Asset Sale | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Asset Sale | 5. Asset Sales On July 7, 2023, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with ImmunoFree, Inc. (the “ImmunoFree APA”), effective July 1, 2023. Pursuant to the terms of the ImmunoFree APA, the Company sold certain clinical data and intellectual property related to The Company recorded a gain on sale of asset of $0.5 million in the accompanying statement of operations and comprehensive loss. On September 29, 2023, the Company entered into an asset purchase agreement with New York Blood Center, Inc. (“NYBC”) (the “NYBC APA”). Pursuant to the terms of the NYBC APA, the Company sold its long-lived assets primarily used in its CMC operations for cash consideration of $1.5 million and assumption of the Company’s lease obligations related to its laboratory space in Louisville, Kentucky and Houston, Texas (see Note 7). |
Prepaid and Other Current Asset
Prepaid and Other Current Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | |
Prepaid and Other Current Assets | 6. Prepaid and Other Current Assets Prepaid and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Prepaid insurance $ 1,179 $ 1,037 Prepaid research and development expenses — 2,426 Receivable from asset sale 1,350 — Other current assets 1,494 868 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 4,023 $ 4,331 |
Property and Equipment, Net and
Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale | 7. Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Equipment $ — $ 6,562 Leasehold improvements — 1,191 Computer equipment — 859 Furniture and fixtures — 674 Construction in progress — 242 Total property and equipment — 9,528 Less accumulated depreciation — (4,180 ) Property and equipment, net $ — $ 5,348 Depreciation expense was immaterial and $ The Company reviewed the cumulative impact of its announcements in February, March and April of 2023 to discontinue its FREEDOM-1 FREEDOM-2 FREEDOM-3 non-cash In April 2023, the Company committed to a plan to sell it s non-cash In June 2023, the Company reviewed the impact of the ImmunoFree APA on the carrying value of certain long-lived assets (see Note 5). The analysis resulted in the Company determining a triggering event had occurred in relation to computer equipment. The Company determined the assets had no carrying value and recorded a non-cash In September 2023, the Company committed to a plan to sell its remaining long-lived assets of primarily office furniture and computer equipment and therefore classified such assets as held for sale on the accompanying balance sheet as of September 30, 2023 (see Note 15). The assets held for sale were reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to sell. The Company obtained third-party quotes to assess the current fair value of these assets and determine if an impairment had occurred. The value determined from these quotes was immaterial, resulting in the Company recording a non-cash |
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring Costs | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Restructuring Costs | 8. Restructuring Costs In February 2023, after a review of the Company’s business, programs, resources and capabilities, including anticipated costs and timelines, the Company announced the decision to discontinue its FREEDOM-1 FREEDOM-2 The Company announced a restructuring plan that resulted in the Initial Reduction in Force and the April Reduction in Force, which were substantially completed as of September 30, 2023. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $0.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively, related to severance, employee termination, and retention costs. Restructuring costs also included impairment expense of zero and $3.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively (see Note 7). The Company’s restructuring liability, which is included in accrued compensation and benefit costs (see Note 9), consisted of the following (in thousands) Employee-Related Costs Three months ended Nine months ended Accrued restructuring balance at beginning of period $ 3,262 $ — Expenses incurred 89 7,535 Payments (1,993 ) (6,177 ) Accrued restructuring balance at September 30, 2023 $ 1,358 $ 1,358 |
Accrued Expenses
Accrued Expenses | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | |
Accrued Expenses | 9. Accrued Expenses Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Compensation and benefit costs $ 1,498 $ 3,566 Research and development expenses 418 1,978 Legal settlement 4,000 — Professional fees, consulting and other 1,372 1,121 Total accrued expenses $ 7,288 $ 6,665 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | 10. Commitments and Contingencies Leases The Company had one active lease agreement for office space as of September 30, 2023. The Company’s former cell processing facility lease was located on the University of Louisville campus in Louisville, Kentucky (the “Louisville Lease”). This lease had a termination date in November 2023 one-year one-year one-year The Company reviewed the cumulative impact of its announcements in February, March and April of 2023 on its lease terms. Based on this analysis, the Company determined a triggering event had occurred and it was not reasonably certain to exercise its option to renew the Louisville Lease upon its original termination in November 2023. As a result of this determination, the Company remeasured the associated right-of-use non-cash In September 2023, the Company, NYBC and landlord entered into an assignment, assumption, and amendment of lease and landlord consent agreement (“Louisville Lease Assignment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Louisville Lease Assignment Agreement, the Company assigned its rights and obligations under the Louisville Lease to NYBC effective September 29, 2023. The Company recorded a reduction to the associated right-of-use In September 2021, the Company entered into a sublease agreement for separate office space in Louisville, Kentucky. This sublease had a termination date in November 2023. In August 2023, the Company entered into an amended sublease agreement, effective August 1, 2023, to terminate the sublease for no cash consideration. The Company recorded a reduction to the associated right-of-use In July 2021, the Company entered into a lease agreement for laboratory space in Houston, Texas (the “Houston Lease”). The Houston Lease commenced in January 2022. The term of the lease was 36 months from the commencement date, terminating December 2024. In September 2023, the Company, NYBC and landlord entered into an assignment, assumption, and amendment of lease and landlord consent agreement (“Houston Lease Assignment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Houston Lease Assignment Agreement, the Company assigned its rights under the Houston Lease to NYBC effective September 29, 2023. The Company recorded a reduction to the associated right-of-use right-of-use de-minimus. The Company maintained a lease for office space in Wellesley, Massachusetts (the “Boston Lease”) as of September 30, 2023. The Boston Lease, that had an original termination date in March 2021. In April 2021, the Company entered into an amended lease agreement providing for temporary space from April 2021 until an expansion of the Boston Lease was complete, from which the lease term extends 39 months from the expansion completion date. The expansion was completed in June 2022, resulting in the lease term extending to September 2025. In October 2023, the Company entered into an agreement to terminate the lease (see Note 15). The Company determined a triggering event had occurred in relation to its Boston Lease and recorded a non-cash right-of-use The future minimum rent payments relating to the Company’s Boston Lease under the terms and conditions existing as of September 30, 2023, were million for the year ending December 31, 2023. In October 2023, the Company paid $0.6 million in connection with its termination of the Boston Lease (see Note 15). Subsequent to the October payment on the Boston Lease, the Company has no remaining lease obligations. The Company incurred rent expense of $0.2 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.8 million for three and nine Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of the Company’s operating lease liability was $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.2 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine License Agreement In October 2018, the Company entered an amended and restated exclusive license agreement with ULRF related to certain licensed patent rights and know-how know-how three non-royalty In addition, upon execution of the ULRF License Agreement, the Company granted contingent equity consideration equal to 65,186 shares of common stock to ULRF. Coincident with the completion of the Company’s IPO, the Company issued 48,889 shares of common stock to ULRF and provided a cash payment of approximately $0.3 million in lieu of issuing the remaining 16,297 shares of common stock. The Company incurred $0.1 million in expense in January 2023 related to an annual maintenance fee pursuant to the ULRF License Agreement for the year end ing In connection with the transaction with ImmunoFree, the ULRF License Agreement relating to FCR001 was terminated, conditioned upon the license of Talaris’ rights under the ULRF License Agreement to ImmunoFree. Legal Proceedings At each reporting date, the Company evaluates whether a potential loss amount or a potential range of loss is probable and reasonably estimable under the provisions of the authoritative guidance that addresses accounting for contingencies. The Company expenses the costs related to its legal proceedings as incurred. The Company may be involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of conducting business. The Company reviews all litigation on an ongoing basis when making accrual and disclosure decisions. The Company, in accordance with current accounting standards for loss contingencies and based upon information currently known by the Company, will establish reserves for litigation when it is probable that a loss associated with a claim or proceeding has been incurred and the amount of the loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. When no amount within the range of loss is a better estimate than any other amount, the Company will accrue the minimum amount of the estimable loss. To the extent that such litigation against the Company may have an exposure to a loss in excess of the amount accrued, the Company believes that such excess would not be material to its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. In September 2023, the Company received a purported notice of material breach from ImmunoFree (the “ImmunoFree Demand Letter”) alleging that the Company breached a provision of the ImmunoFree APA and that the Company fraudulently induced ImmunoFree to enter into the ImmunoFree APA. In the ImmunoFree Demand Letter, ImmunoFree alleged the Company failed to disclose certain information and costs related to a patient in the FREEDOM-1 million related to the ImmunoFree Demand Letter (see Note 15). This expense is included in accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheets (see Note 9) and general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statements of operations and comprehensive loss. In addition, three individual lawsuits have been filed against Talaris and its directors related to the Merger: Wieder v. Talaris Therapeutics, Inc., et al., No. 1:23-cv-08355 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 21, 2023), Carlisle v. Talaris Therapeutics, Inc., et al., No. 1:23-cv-08520 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 27, 2023), and Roberts v. Talaris Therapeutics, Inc., et al., No. 1:23-cv-01063 (D. Del. filed Sept. 27, 2023) (collectively, the “Stockholder Litigation”). The complaints named Talaris and the Board of Directors of Talaris as defendants. Legacy Tourmaline and its officers and directors were not named as defendants in the complaints. The complaints asserted claims under Section 14(a) and Section 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Rule 14a-19 promulgated thereunder, and generally allege that the proxy statement filed by Talaris on July 20, 2023, and as amended on August 25, 2023 and September 11, 2023 (the “Proxy Statement”), misrepresents and/or omits certain purportedly material information relating to the Merger. The complaints sought a variety of equitable and injunctive relief including, among other things, an injunction enjoining the consummation of the Merger, rescission of the Merger if it is consummated, rescissory damages and costs and attorneys’ fees. Between July 25 and September 20, 2023, six purported stockholders of Talaris sent demand letters regarding the Proxy Statement (the “Demand Letters”). Based on the same core allegations as the Stockholder Litigation, the Demand Letters requested that Talaris disseminate corrective disclosures in an amendment or supplement to the Proxy Statement. On October 10, 2023, Talaris filed a Form 8-K to update and supplement the Proxy Statement with additional disclosures relating to the Merger (the “Supplemental Disclosures”). Thereafter, plaintiffs in the Stockholder Litigation voluntarily dismissed their complaints, and opposing counsel (for the stockholders in the Stockholder Litigation and Demand Letters) requested a mootness fee in connection with the Supplemental Disclosures. The ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain and unfavorable outcomes could have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company due to defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources, negative publicity and reputational harm, and other factors. |
Common Stock
Common Stock | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Common Stock | 11. Common Stock Common Stock On April 30, 2021, the Company’s stockholders approved the third amended and restated certificate of incorporation of the Company, which included the authorization of 10,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001, authorization of 140,000,000 shares of voting common stock and 10,000,000 shares of non-voting Common Stock Reserved The number of shares of common stock that have been reserved for outstanding stock-based awards granted and stock-based awards available for grant under the Company’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) and the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) and shares reserved for issuance under the Company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”) are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Restricted stock related to early exercise of common stock options 5,281 15,815 Restricted stock units outstanding 60,478 114,461 Outstanding common stock options 533,900 626,373 Outstanding stock appreciation rights 100,000 — Shares reserved for issuance under equity incentive plans 227,602 75,843 Shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 158,109 116,644 Total 1,085,370 949,136 |
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | 12. Stock-Based Compensation 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan On January 1, 2023, an additional 41,787 shares were added to the 2021 ESPP, representing 1% of total common shares outstanding at December 31, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the plan. The expense incurred under this plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 was immaterial to the financial statements. The amounts have been included in the total stock-based compensation line items in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Equity Incentive Plans On January 1, 2023 an additional 208,937 shares were added to the 2021 Plan, representing 5% of total common shares outstanding at December 31, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the plan. As of September 30, 2023, 227,602 shares remained available for future grant under the 2021 Plan. 694,378 stock-based award units were outstanding under the 2021 Plan and 2018 Plan as of September 30, 2023. The Company’s 2021 Plan provides for the Company to sell or issue common stock or restricted common stock or to grant incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options for the purchase of common stock, to employees, nonemployees and members of the board of directors of the Company. The 2021 Plan is administered by the board of directors or at the discretion of the board of directors by the compensation committee of the board. The exercise prices, vesting periods, and other restrictions are determined at the discretion of the compensation committee of the board of directors, except that the exercise price per share of stock options may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the share of common stock on the date of grant and the contractual term of stock option may not be greater than 10 years. Stock options granted to date Stock Option Valuation The assumptions used to determine the fair values of stock options granted to employees and directors are presented as follows: Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Fair value of common stock $17.30 - $25.40 $23.00 - $165.60 Dividend yield —% —% Volatility 90.36% - 91.64% 82.29% - 88.41% Risk-free interest rate 3.46% - 3.98% 1.46% - 3.38% Expected term (years) 5.50 - 6.25 5.38 - 6.25 Summary of Option Activity The Company’s stock option activity regarding employees, directors, and nonemployees is summarized as follows ( in thousands excepts share and per share amounts) Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Options outstanding—December 31, 2022 626,373 $ 69.20 8.43 $ 42 Granted 118,450 18.56 Exercised (27,686 ) 9.34 Cancelled (55,348 ) 84.53 Forfeited (127,789 ) 69.67 Other (100 ) 59.58 Options outstanding—September 30, 2023 533,900 $ 60.20 8.02 $ 1,506 Options exercisable—September 30, 2023 240,475 $ 59.13 7.65 Additional information with regard to stock option activity involving employees and directors is as follows ( in thousands except per share amounts) Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per option of total options granted $ 13.73 $ 60.40 Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised 489 286 As of September 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested awards to employees, directors, and nonemployees is $2.5 million, which is expected to be recognized in October 2023 as a result of the Company’s merger (see Note 15). Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity The fair values of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock upon vesting. In general, RSUs vest (i) annually in four equal installments on the grant anniversary or (ii) incrementally over two years. The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity for the three months ended September 30, 2023: Number of Weighted- Outstanding at December 31, 2022 114,461 $ 67.64 Granted 141,900 17.30 Vested (76,482 ) 38.95 Forfeited (119,271 ) 38.92 Other (130 ) 55.10 Outstanding at September 30, 2023 60,478 $ 42.39 As of September 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested awards to employees is $0.3 million, which is expected to be recognized in October 2023 as a result of the Company’s merger (see Note 15). Stock Appreciation Rights Valuation The fair values of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) are based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Each SAR represents a contingent right to receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the increase in fair value from the date of grant upon exercise. In general, SARs vest incrementally over 18 months and have a contractual term of 10 years. The assumptions used to determine the fair values of SARs granted to employees and directors under the 2021 Plan are presented as follows: Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Fair value of common stock $ 17.30 Dividend yield — % Volatility 90.83 % Risk-free interest rate 3.46 % Expected term (years) 4.0 Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity The Company’s SAR grant activity regarding employees is summarized as follows ( in thousands excepts share and per share amounts) Number Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding—January 1, 2023 — $ — — $ — Granted 100,000 17.30 Exercised — — Forfeited — — Outstanding—September 30, 2023 100,000 $ 17.30 9.35 $ 1,080 Exercisable—September 30, 2023 33,332 $ 17.30 9.35 As of September 30, 2023, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards to employees is $0.2 million, which is expected to be recognized in October 2023 as a result of the Company’s merger (see Note 15). Stock-Based Compensation The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense regarding (in thousands) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Research and development expense $ 40 $ 1,742 $ 1,856 $ 4,722 General and administrative expense 1,207 1,299 4,224 3,362 Total $ 1,247 $ 3,041 $ 6,080 $ 8,084 |
Net Loss Per Share Attributable
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders | 13. Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders of the Company (in thousands except share and per share amounts Three months ended Nine months ended 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net loss and net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (7,015 ) $ (19,011 ) $ (44,250 ) $ (55,366 ) Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (1.64 ) $ (4.59 ) $ (10.48 ) $ (13.45 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, basic and diluted 4,271,920 4,137,553 4,221,205 4,114,939 The Company’s potential dilutive securities, which include convertible preferred stock, contingent stock liabilities, restricted stock related to early exercise of common stock options and common stock options, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would be antidilutive. Therefore, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to calculate both basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is the same. The following potential dilutive securities, presented on an as converted basis, were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share due to their anti-dilutive effect: Nine months ended 2023 2022 Options to purchase common stock 533,900 623,298 Restricted stock units 60,478 112,701 Restricted stock related to early exercise of options to purchase common stock 5,281 23,792 Stock appreciation rights 100,000 — 599,659 759,791 |
Defined Contribution Plan
Defined Contribution Plan | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Defined Contribution Plan | 14. Defined Contribution Plan The Company established a defined contribution savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. This plan covers substantially all employees who meet minimum age and service requirements and allows participants to defer a portion of their annual compensation on a pretax basis. Current Company match contributions to the plan are made to employees who meet minimum service requirements in the amount of 100% of the first 3%, and 50% of the next 2 % of employee contributions, subject to certain limitations. Contributions made by the Company were immaterial and $ |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 15. Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 14, 2023, the date the financial statements were available to be issued. The Company has concluded no subsequent events have occurred that require disclosure, except for those referenced below. ImmunoFree Demand Letter On October 6, 2023, the Company and ImmunoFree executed a binding settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company paid ImmunoFree $4.0 million and ImmunoFree and the Company mutually released each other from any and all claims, liabilities and/or losses relating to the ImmunoFree APA, the FREEDOM-1 Lease Termination On October 4, 2023, the Company entered into a lease termination agreement related to its Boston Lease. Pursuant to the terms of the lease termination agreement, the Company agreed to pay a termination fee of $ million non-cash Reverse Stock Split Immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, the Company effected a 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split of its shares of common stock. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every 10 shares of the Company’s common stock held by a stockholder immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split were combined and reclassified into one share of the Company’s common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Any fractional shares resulting from the Reverse Stock Split were rounded down to the nearest whole number, and each Company stockholder who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a share of common stock upon the Reverse Stock Split (after aggregating all fractions of a share to which such stockholder would otherwise be entitled) was entitled to receive a cash payment in lieu thereof at a price equal to the fraction to which the stockholder would otherwise be entitled multiplied by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on October 19, 2023. No fractional shares of Company common stock were issuable to Legacy Tourmaline stockholders pursuant to the Merger, and no certificates or scrip for any such fractional shares were issued, with no cash being paid for any fractional share eliminated by such rounding. Merger Agreement and Financing Transaction On October 19, 2023, the Company completed the Merger with Legacy Tourmaline. In connection with the Merger, the Company declared a special cash dividend to its stockholders on October 6, 2023 (the “Special Dividend”). The Special Dividend was $15.118 per share of Company common stock, payable in cash. The ex-dividend pre-Merger Dividend , that continued to hold their eligible shares of the Company until market open on October 20, 2023 were entitled to the dividend payment. The Special Dividend was $ million ($67.5 million less the Aggregate Cash Amount (as defined in the Merger Agreement)) and was contingent upon closing of the Merger. Subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to effective time of the Merger, (a) all unexpired and unvested Company stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock units were accelerated, (b) all outstanding Company restricted stock units and all outstanding and in-the-money award’s value in shares of Company common stock and (ii) 45% of each award’s value in cash, and (c) all out-of-the-money pre-Merger Subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, (a) certain new and current investors of Legacy Tourmaline purchased an aggregate of $ million of common stock of Legacy Tourmaline (the “Pre-Merger Financing Transaction”) and (b) each share of Legacy Tourmaline’s preferred stock was converted into share of Legacy Tourmaline’s common stock. At the effective time of the Merger, the Company issued an aggregate of approximately shares of its common stock to Legacy Tourmaline’s stockholders, based on an exchange ratio of 0.7977 (without giving effect to the Reverse Stock Split) shares of the Company’s common stock for each share of Legacy Tourmaline common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Merger, including those shares of common stock issued upon the conversion of Legacy Tourmaline preferred stock and those shares of Legacy Tourmaline common stock issued in the Pre-Merger S-4 No. 333-273335), Immediately following the effective time of the Merger, shares of the Company’s common stock were issued and outstanding. Company securityholders as of immediately prior to the Merger owned approximately % of the outstanding shares of the Company and former Legacy Tourmaline securityholders, including those who purchased shares in the Pre-Merger Financing Transaction, owned approximately % of the outstanding shares of the Company. In connection with the Merger, the Company paid an estimated $6.2 million for transaction-related expenses contingent on the Merger, including payments to certain former Talaris employees. The Company is still evaluating the accounting impact of the Merger. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of financial statements, and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. The most significant estimates relate to the determination of the fair value of stock option grants and estimates related to the amount of prepaid and accrued research and development expenses as of the balance sheet date. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment, and makes adjustments when the facts and circumstances dictate. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of checking and savings deposits, money market fund holdings, and commercial paper. |
Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale available-for-sale |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of each asset. Equipment and furniture and fixtures are depreciated over five over the shorter of the lease term cu |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company evaluates its long-lived assets, which consist primarily of property and equipment, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded non-cash million non-cash non-cash million. |
Concentration of Credit Risk | Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s investment policy includes guidelines regarding the quality of the financial institutions and financial instruments and defines allowable investments that it believes minimizes the exposure to concentration of credit risk. The Company may invest in money market funds (minimum of $1 billion in assets), U.S. Treasury securities, corporate debt, bank debt, U.S. government-related agency securities, other sovereign debt, municipal debt and commercial paper. These deposits may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses historically in these accounts and believes that it is not exposed to significant credit risk as its deposits are held at financial institutions that management believes to be of high credit quality. On March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”) was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) was appointed as receiver. On March 27, 2023, SVB was acquired by First-Citizen BancShares, Inc (“First-Citizen”). Similarly, on May 1, 2023, First Republic Bank (“FRB”) was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation and the FDIC was appointed as receiver. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (N.A.) acquired all of FRB’s deposit accounts and substantially all of its assets. The Company historically did not and currently does not have banking relationships with SVB or FRB. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive to sell an investment in a timely transaction or pay to transfer a liability in a timely transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. A framework is used for measuring fair value utilizing a three-tier hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 investments) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 investments). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows: • Level 1 inputs: • Level 2 inputs: • Level 3 inputs Financial instruments are categorized in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment. The Company’s money market funds and marketable securities are carried at fair value determined according to the fair value hierarchy described above (Level 1 and Level 2, respectively). |
Research and Development Expenses | Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses include (i) employee-related expenses, including salaries, benefits, travel and stock-based compensation expense; (ii) external research and development expenses incurred under arrangements with third parties, such as contract research organization agreements, investigational sites, and consultants; (iii) the cost of acquiring, developing, and manufacturing clinical study materials; (iv) costs associated with preclinical and clinical activities and regulatory operations; (v) costs incurred in development of intellectual property; and (vi) an allocated portion of facilities and other infrastructure costs associated with research and development activities. Costs incurred in connection with research and development activities are expensed as incurred. The Company enters into consulting, research, and other agreements with commercial entities, researchers, universities, and others for the provision of goods and services. Such arrangements are generally cancelable upon reasonable notice and payment of costs incurred. Costs are considered incurred based on an evaluation of the progress to completion of specific tasks under each contract using information and data provided by the respective vendors, including the Company’s clinical sites. These costs consist of direct and indirect costs associated with specific projects, as well as fees paid to various entities that perform certain research on behalf of the Company. Depending upon the timing of payments to the service providers, the Company recognizes prepaid expenses or accrued expenses related to these costs. These accrued or prepaid expenses are based on management’s estimates of the work performed under service agreements, milestones achieved, and experience with similar contracts. The Company monitors each of these factors and adjusts estimates accordingly. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation The Company measures all stock options and other stock-based awards granted to employees, nonemployees, and directors based on the fair value on the date of the grant and recognizes stock-based compensation expense of those awards over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. Generally, the Company issues stock option, restricted stock unit, and stock appreciation right awards with only service-based vesting conditions and records the expense for these awards using the straight-line method. The Company’s policy is to account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company classifies stock-based compensation expense in its statement of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipients’ service payments are classified. The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Company recently completed its IPO and lacks company-specific historical and implied volatility information. Therefore, it estimates its expected stock volatility based on the historical volatility of a publicly traded set of peer companies and expects to continue to do so until it has adequate historical data regarding the volatility of its own traded stock price. The expected term of the Company’s stock options has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method for awards that qualify as “plain-vanilla” options. The expected term of stock options granted to non-employees the Company has never paid cash dividends on common stock and did not expect to pay any cash dividends prior to completion of the Merger. Prior to the Company’s IPO, the Company considered the estimated fair value of the common stock as of the measurement date in determining the exercise price for options granted. The estimated fair value of the common stock was determined at each grant date based upon a variety of factors, including the illiquid nature of the common stock, arm’s-length |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or in the Company’s tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the provision for income taxes. The Company assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent it believes, based upon the weight of available evidence, that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established through a charge to income tax expense. Potential for recovery of deferred tax assets is evaluated by estimating the future taxable profits expected and considering prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements by applying a two-step The Company provides reserves for potential payments of tax to various tax authorities related to uncertain tax positions. These reserves are based on a determination of whether and how much of a tax benefit taken by the Company in its tax filings or positions is more likely than not to be realized following resolution of any potential contingencies present related to the tax benefit. Potential interest and penalties associated with such uncertain tax positions are recorded as a component of income tax expense. The Company had no significant uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022. |
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share | Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share The Company calculates basic and diluted net loss per share using the two-class two-class if-converted |
Segments | Segments Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is made available and is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in making decisions regarding resource allocation and assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is the chief executive officer and operations are managed as a single segment for the purposes of assessing performance and making operating decisions. |
Comprehensive Loss | Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss represents net loss for the period plus the results of certain other changes in stockholders’ equity. The Company’s comprehensive loss included unrealized gains related to marketable securities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, right-of-use As a result of the adoption of the new leasing standards, on January 1, 2022, the Company recorded right-of-use million. The adoption did not have a material impact on the statement of operations or the statement of cash flows. |
Fair Value of Financial Assets
Fair Value of Financial Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Summary of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis | The following table presents information about the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value (in thousands) September 30, 2023 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 66,719 $ 66,719 $ — $ — Marketable securities 79,941 7,826 72,115 — Total financial assets measured at fair value $ 146,660 $ 74,545 $ 72,115 $ — December 31, 2022 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Financial assets: Money market funds (cash equivalents) $ 12,309 $ 12,309 $ — $ — Marketable securities 167,612 31,718 135,894 — Total financial assets measured at fair value $ 179,921 $ 44,027 $ 135,894 $ — |
Marketable Securities (Tables)
Marketable Securities (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Marketable Securities [Abstract] | |
Summary of Company's Investments | The following table summarizes the Company’s investments (in thousands) September 30, 2023 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Commercial paper $ 35,371 $ 1 $ (54 ) $ 35,318 Government and agency securities 44,685 3 (65 ) 44,623 Total $ 80,056 $ 4 $ (119 ) $ 79,941 December 31, 2022 Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated Commercial paper $ 119,313 $ 19 $ (365 ) $ 118,967 Government and agency securities 43,016 — (368 ) 42,648 Corporate debt securities 6,004 — (7 ) 5,997 Total $ 168,333 $ 19 $ (740 ) $ 167,612 |
Prepaid and Other Current Ass_2
Prepaid and Other Current Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | |
Summary of Prepaid and Other Current Assets | Prepaid and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Prepaid insurance $ 1,179 $ 1,037 Prepaid research and development expenses — 2,426 Receivable from asset sale 1,350 — Other current assets 1,494 868 Total prepaid and other current assets $ 4,023 $ 4,331 |
Property and Equipment, Net a_2
Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net | Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Equipment $ — $ 6,562 Leasehold improvements — 1,191 Computer equipment — 859 Furniture and fixtures — 674 Construction in progress — 242 Total property and equipment — 9,528 Less accumulated depreciation — (4,180 ) Property and equipment, net $ — $ 5,348 |
Restructuring Costs (Tables)
Restructuring Costs (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Restructuring Liability | The Company’s restructuring liability, which is included in accrued compensation and benefit costs (see Note 9), consisted of the following (in thousands) Employee-Related Costs Three months ended Nine months ended Accrued restructuring balance at beginning of period $ 3,262 $ — Expenses incurred 89 7,535 Payments (1,993 ) (6,177 ) Accrued restructuring balance at September 30, 2023 $ 1,358 $ 1,358 |
Accrued Expenses (Tables)
Accrued Expenses (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accrued Expenses | Accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands) September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Compensation and benefit costs $ 1,498 $ 3,566 Research and development expenses 418 1,978 Legal settlement 4,000 — Professional fees, consulting and other 1,372 1,121 Total accrued expenses $ 7,288 $ 6,665 |
Common Stock (Table)
Common Stock (Table) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Common Stock Reserved | The number of shares of common stock that have been reserved for outstanding stock-based awards granted and stock-based awards available for grant under the Company’s 2021 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) and the 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”) and shares reserved for issuance under the Company’s 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”) are as follows: September 30, December 31, 2023 2022 Restricted stock related to early exercise of common stock options 5,281 15,815 Restricted stock units outstanding 60,478 114,461 Outstanding common stock options 533,900 626,373 Outstanding stock appreciation rights 100,000 — Shares reserved for issuance under equity incentive plans 227,602 75,843 Shares reserved for issuance under the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 158,109 116,644 Total 1,085,370 949,136 |
Stock-Based Compensation (Table
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Stock Options Granted | The assumptions used to determine the fair values of stock options granted to employees and directors are presented as follows: Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Fair value of common stock $17.30 - $25.40 $23.00 - $165.60 Dividend yield —% —% Volatility 90.36% - 91.64% 82.29% - 88.41% Risk-free interest rate 3.46% - 3.98% 1.46% - 3.38% Expected term (years) 5.50 - 6.25 5.38 - 6.25 |
Summary of Option Activity | The Company’s stock option activity regarding employees, directors, and nonemployees is summarized as follows ( in thousands excepts share and per share amounts) Shares Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Options outstanding—December 31, 2022 626,373 $ 69.20 8.43 $ 42 Granted 118,450 18.56 Exercised (27,686 ) 9.34 Cancelled (55,348 ) 84.53 Forfeited (127,789 ) 69.67 Other (100 ) 59.58 Options outstanding—September 30, 2023 533,900 $ 60.20 8.02 $ 1,506 Options exercisable—September 30, 2023 240,475 $ 59.13 7.65 |
Summary of Additional Information to Stock Option Activity Involving Employees and Directors | Additional information with regard to stock option activity involving employees and directors is as follows ( in thousands except per share amounts) Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 Weighted-average grant-date fair value per option of total options granted $ 13.73 $ 60.40 Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised 489 286 |
Summary of RSU Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity for the three months ended September 30, 2023: Number of Weighted- Outstanding at December 31, 2022 114,461 $ 67.64 Granted 141,900 17.30 Vested (76,482 ) 38.95 Forfeited (119,271 ) 38.92 Other (130 ) 55.10 Outstanding at September 30, 2023 60,478 $ 42.39 |
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Stock Appreciation Rights Granted | The fair values of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) are based on the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Each SAR represents a contingent right to receive shares of the Company’s common stock equal to the increase in fair value from the date of grant upon exercise. In general, SARs vest incrementally over 18 months and have a contractual term of 10 years. The assumptions used to determine the fair values of SARs granted to employees and directors under the 2021 Plan are presented as follows: Nine months ended September 30, 2023 Fair value of common stock $ 17.30 Dividend yield — % Volatility 90.83 % Risk-free interest rate 3.46 % Expected term (years) 4.0 |
Summary of Stock Appreciation Rights Activity | The Company’s SAR grant activity regarding employees is summarized as follows ( in thousands excepts share and per share amounts) Number Weighted- Weighted- Aggregate Outstanding—January 1, 2023 — $ — — $ — Granted 100,000 17.30 Exercised — — Forfeited — — Outstanding—September 30, 2023 100,000 $ 17.30 9.35 $ 1,080 Exercisable—September 30, 2023 33,332 $ 17.30 9.35 |
Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense | The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense regarding (in thousands) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Research and development expense $ 40 $ 1,742 $ 1,856 $ 4,722 General and administrative expense 1,207 1,299 4,224 3,362 Total $ 1,247 $ 3,041 $ 6,080 $ 8,084 |
Net Loss Per Share Attributab_2
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders | The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders of the Company (in thousands except share and per share amounts Three months ended Nine months ended 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net loss and net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (7,015 ) $ (19,011 ) $ (44,250 ) $ (55,366 ) Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted $ (1.64 ) $ (4.59 ) $ (10.48 ) $ (13.45 ) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, basic and diluted 4,271,920 4,137,553 4,221,205 4,114,939 |
Summary of Potential Dilutive Securities Excluded From Calculation of Net Loss Per Share Due to Anti-dilutive Effect | The following potential dilutive securities, presented on an as converted basis, were excluded from the calculation of net loss per share due to their anti-dilutive effect: Nine months ended 2023 2022 Options to purchase common stock 533,900 623,298 Restricted stock units 60,478 112,701 Restricted stock related to early exercise of options to purchase common stock 5,281 23,792 Stock appreciation rights 100,000 — 599,659 759,791 |
Nature of Business and Liquid_2
Nature of Business and Liquidity - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Oct. 19, 2023 USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Apr. 30, 2023 Employee | Feb. 28, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Initial reduction in workforce percentage | 33% | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ 7,015 | $ 14,738 | $ 22,497 | $ 19,011 | $ 18,096 | $ 18,259 | $ 44,250 | $ 55,366 | $ 73,900 | ||||
Cash used for operation | 39,102 | $ 46,987 | 60,900 | ||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (208,991) | (208,991) | $ (164,741) | ||||||||||
Marketable securities | $ 218,200 | $ 218,200 | |||||||||||
Number of termination of additional employees | Employee | 80 | ||||||||||||
Percentage of remaining workforce | 95% | ||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity, reverse stock split | 1-for-10 | ||||||||||||
Special Dividend Paid [Member] | |||||||||||||
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Payments of Dividends | $ 64,700 | ||||||||||||
Asset Purchase Agreement [Member] | ImmunoFree, Inc [Member] | |||||||||||||
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Proceeds From Sale Of Intangible Assets | $ 2,200 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Jun. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jan. 01, 2022 | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Non-cash impairment expense | $ 500,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 2,700,000 | $ 3,600,000 | $ 3,600,000 | $ 200,000 | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | |||||||
Right-of-use assets | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 2,643,000 | $ 3,400,000 | ||||
Operating lease liability | $ 3,500,000 | |||||||
Leasehold Improvements | ||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years | 5 years | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | us-gaap:UsefulLifeShorterOfTermOfLeaseOrAssetUtilityMember | us-gaap:UsefulLifeShorterOfTermOfLeaseOrAssetUtilityMember | ||||||
Computer Equipment and Computer Software | ||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||
Minimum | Money Market Funds | ||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Investment in assets | $ 1,000,000,000 | $ 1,000,000,000 | ||||||
Minimum | Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures | ||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 5 years | 5 years | ||||||
Maximum | Equipment and Furniture and Fixtures | ||||||||
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, useful life | 7 years | 7 years |
Fair Value of Financial Asset_2
Fair Value of Financial Assets - Summary of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | $ 146,660 | $ 179,921 |
Money Market Funds | Cash Equivalents | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 66,719 | 12,309 |
Marketable Securities | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 79,941 | 167,612 |
Level 1 | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 74,545 | 44,027 |
Level 1 | Money Market Funds | Cash Equivalents | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 66,719 | 12,309 |
Level 1 | Marketable Securities | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 7,826 | 31,718 |
Level 2 | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | 72,115 | 135,894 |
Level 2 | Marketable Securities | ||
Financial assets: | ||
Total financial assets measured at fair value | $ 72,115 | $ 135,894 |
Marketable Securities - Summary
Marketable Securities - Summary of Company's Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | $ 80,056 | $ 168,333 |
Unrealized Gain | 4 | 19 |
Unrealized (Loss) | (119) | (740) |
Estimated Fair Value | 79,941 | 167,612 |
Commercial paper | ||
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 35,371 | 119,313 |
Unrealized Gain | 1 | 19 |
Unrealized (Loss) | (54) | (365) |
Estimated Fair Value | 35,318 | 118,967 |
Corporate debt securities | ||
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 43,016 | |
Unrealized (Loss) | (368) | |
Estimated Fair Value | 42,648 | |
Government and agency securities | ||
Marketable Securities [Line Items] | ||
Amortized Cost | 44,685 | 6,004 |
Unrealized Gain | 3 | |
Unrealized (Loss) | (65) | (7) |
Estimated Fair Value | $ 44,623 | $ 5,997 |
Marketable Securities - Additio
Marketable Securities - Additional Information (Details) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Available-for-sale securities, unrealized loss position | $ 61,100,000 |
Available-for-sale securities, allowance for credit losses | $ 0 |
Asset Sale - Additional Informa
Asset Sale - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 29, 2023 | Jul. 07, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items] | |||||
Asset retirement obligation, liabilities settled | $ 200 | ||||
Proceeds from sale of productive assets | $ 650 | $ 0 | |||
Gain on Disposition of Assets | $ 538 | $ 538 | $ 0 | ||
ImmunoFree, Inc. | Asset Purchase Agreement | |||||
Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items] | |||||
Sale of clincial data and intellectual property | $ 500 | ||||
New York Blood Center, Inc. | Asset Purchase Agreement | |||||
Asset Retirement Obligation [Line Items] | |||||
Proceeds from sale of productive assets | $ 1,500 |
Prepaid and Other Current Ass_3
Prepaid and Other Current Assets - Summary of Prepaid and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract] | ||
Prepaid insurance | $ 1,179 | $ 1,037 |
Prepaid research and development expenses | 2,426 | |
Receivable from asset sale | 1,350 | |
Other current assets | 1,494 | 868 |
Total prepaid and other current assets | $ 4,023 | $ 4,331 |
Property and Equipment, Net a_3
Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale - Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 0 | $ 9,528 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (4,180) | |
Property and equipment, net | $ 0 | 5,348 |
Equipment | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 6,562 | |
Leasehold Improvements | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 1,191 | |
Computer Equipment | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 859 | |
Furniture and Fixtures | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 674 | |
Construction in Progress | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 242 |
Property and Equipment, Net a_4
Property and Equipment, Net and Assets Held for Sale - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
Depreciation expense | $ 0.4 | $ 0.5 | $ 1 | ||||
Long lived assets fair value from quotes | $ 2 | $ 2 | 2 | ||||
Non-cash impairment expense | $ 0.5 | $ 0.2 | $ 2.7 | $ 3.6 | $ 3.6 | $ 0.2 | |
FREEDOM-1 and FREEDOM-2 Clinical Trials | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
Percentage of reduction in employees | 33% | ||||||
FREEDOM-3 Clinical Trial | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
Percentage of reduction in employees | 95% | ||||||
Computer Equipment | |||||||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |||||||
Non-cash impairment expense | $ 0.2 | $ 0.2 |
Restructuring Costs - Additiona
Restructuring Costs - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Restructuring costs | $ 89 | $ 10,958 |
Severance and Termination | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Restructuring costs | 89 | 7,535 |
Impairment Expense | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Restructuring costs | $ 0 | $ 3,400 |
Restructuring Costs - Schedule
Restructuring Costs - Schedule of Restructuring Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Restructuring costs | $ 89 | $ 10,958 |
Severance and Termination | ||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||
Accrued restructuring balance at beginning of period | 3,262 | |
Restructuring costs | 89 | 7,535 |
Payments | (1,993) | (6,177) |
Accrued restructuring balance at June 30, 2023 | $ 1,358 | $ 1,358 |
Accrued Expenses - Schedule of
Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] | ||
Compensation and benefit costs | $ 1,498 | $ 3,566 |
Research and development expenses | 418 | 1,978 |
Legal settlement | 4,000 | |
Professional fees, consulting and other | 1,372 | 1,121 |
Total accrued expenses | $ 7,288 | $ 6,665 |
Commitments and Contingencies -
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) | 1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||||
Jul. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) shares | Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Feb. 28, 2022 USD ($) | May 31, 2021 USD ($) shares | Oct. 31, 2018 USD ($) shares | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) Leaseagreement shares | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) | Oct. 19, 2023 shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Number of active lease agreements | Leaseagreement | 1 | ||||||||||||
Lessee, operating lease, existence of option to extend | true | ||||||||||||
Lease option to extend | three additional one-year | ||||||||||||
Lease termination date | Nov. 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Rent expense | $ 200,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 800,000 | |||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 4,282,848 | 4,282,848 | 4,282,848 | 4,162,942 | |||||||||
Annual maintenance fee pursuant to license agreement | $ 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Annual maintenance fee pursuant to ULRF license agreement | $ 100,000 | ||||||||||||
Cash paid for measurement of operating lease liability | $ 300,000 | $ 200,000 | $ 500,000 | $ 600,000 | |||||||||
Operating leases future minimum rent payments | $ 600,000 | ||||||||||||
Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 176,835 | ||||||||||||
ImmunoFree, Inc. | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Loss contingency, loss in period | $ 4,000,000 | $ 4,000,000 | |||||||||||
ULRF | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 16,297 | ||||||||||||
ULRF | IPO | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 48,889 | ||||||||||||
Cash payment for contingent equity settlement | $ 300,000 | ||||||||||||
ULRF License Agreement | ULRF | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Percentage of compensation on net sales of all licensed products sold | 3% | ||||||||||||
Compensation on non-royalty sublicensing income | one third | ||||||||||||
ULRF License Agreement | ULRF | Contingent Equity Consideration | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Common stock issued | shares | 65,186 | ||||||||||||
ULRF License Agreement | ULRF | Maximum | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Compensation on regulatory and sales milestones | $ 1,625,000 | ||||||||||||
Massachusetts | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Lease termination date | Mar. 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash impairment expense of right-of-use asset | $ 500,000 | ||||||||||||
Houston, Texas | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Lease term period | 36 months | ||||||||||||
Termination date | December 2024 | ||||||||||||
M A | Subsequent Event [Member] | |||||||||||||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||||||||||||
Payment Of Termination Of Lease | $ 600,000 | ||||||||||||
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Lease | $ 600,000 |
Common Stock - Additional Infor
Common Stock - Additional Information (Details) - $ / shares | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2021 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Authorization of undesignated preferred stock | 10,000,000 | ||
Undesignated preferred stock, par value | $ 0.0001 | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | 140,000,000 | 140,000,000 | |
Undesignated preferred stock, outstanding | 0 | ||
Voting Shares | |||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Common stock, shares authorized | 140,000,000 | ||
Non-voting Shares | |||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | |||
Common stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Common Stock - Schedule of Comm
Common Stock - Schedule of Common Stock Reserved (Details) - shares | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding common stock options | 533,900 | 626,373 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding stock appreciation rights | 60,478 | 114,461 |
Stock Appreciation Rights | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding stock appreciation rights | 100,000 | |
Common Stock | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Restricted stock related to early exercise of common stock options | 5,281 | 15,815 |
Outstanding common stock options | 533,900 | 626,373 |
Total | 1,085,370 | 949,136 |
Common Stock | Restricted Stock Units | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Total | 60,478 | 114,461 |
Common Stock | Stock Appreciation Rights | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding stock appreciation rights | 100,000 | |
Common Stock | Equity Incentive Plans | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Shares reserved for issuance | 227,602 | 75,843 |
Common Stock | 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | ||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||
Shares reserved for issuance | 158,109 | 116,644 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Addi
Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Jan. 01, 2023 shares | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) Installment shares | Dec. 31, 2022 shares | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Options outstanding, shares | 533,900 | 626,373 | |
Contractual term of stock option | 8 years 7 days | 8 years 5 months 4 days | |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 2.5 | ||
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Increment in number of shares authorized possible | 208,937 | ||
Number of shares remained available for future grant | 227,602 | ||
Percentage of shares issued and outstanding | 5% | ||
Percentage of fair market value of common stock | 100% | ||
Stock options vesting period | 4 years | ||
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Maximum | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Contractual term of stock option | 10 years | ||
2018 Equity Incentive Plan | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Options outstanding, shares | 694,378 | ||
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Increment in number of shares authorized possible | 41,787 | ||
Percentage Of cumulative number of shares of common stock outstanding | 1% | ||
Restricted Stock Units | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 0.3 | ||
Number of installments, vested | Installment | 4 | ||
Incremental period of vesting | 2 years | ||
Stock Appreciation Rights | |||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ | $ 0.2 | ||
Incremental period of vesting | 18 months | ||
Stock Appreciation Rights Contractual Term | 10 years |
Stock-Based Compensation - Sche
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Stock Options Granted (Details) - $ / shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | |
Stock Option | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected dividend yield | 0% | |
Volatility, minimum | 90.36% | 82.29% |
Volatility, maximum | 91.64% | 88.41% |
Risk-free interest rate, minimum | 3.46% | 1.46% |
Risk-free interest rate, maximum | 3.98% | 3.38% |
Stock Option | Minimum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected term (years) | 5 years 6 months | 5 years 4 months 17 days |
Stock Option | Maximum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected term (years) | 6 years 3 months | 6 years 3 months |
Common Stock | Stock Option | Minimum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of common stock | $ 17.3 | $ 23 |
Common Stock | Stock Option | Maximum | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Fair value of common stock | $ 25.4 | $ 165.6 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Summ
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Options outstanding, beginning balance, shares | shares | 626,373 | |
Granted, shares | shares | 118,450 | |
Exercised, shares | shares | (27,686) | |
Cancelled, shares | shares | (55,348) | |
Forfeited, shares | shares | (127,789) | |
Other, shares | shares | (100) | |
Options outstanding, ending balance, shares | shares | 533,900 | 626,373 |
Options exercisable, shares | shares | 240,475 | |
Options outstanding, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | $ 69.2 | |
Granted, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | 18.56 | |
Exercised, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | 9.34 | |
Cancelled, weighted-average exercise price | $ / shares | 84.53 | |
Forfeited, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | 69.67 | |
Other, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | 59.58 | |
Options outstanding, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | 60.2 | $ 69.2 |
Options exercisable, weighted- average exercise price | $ / shares | $ 59.13 | |
Options outstanding, weighted- average remaining contractual life | 8 years 7 days | 8 years 5 months 4 days |
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | 7 years 7 months 24 days | |
Options outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 1,506 | $ 42 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su_2
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Additional Information to Stock Option Activity Involving Employees and Directors (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value per option of total options granted | $ 13.73 | $ 60.4 |
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 489 | $ 286 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su_3
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 $ / shares shares | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Outstanding, Number of Restricted Stock Units / Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 114,461 |
Granted, Number of Restricted Stock Units | shares | 141,900 |
Vested, Number of Restricted Stock Units | shares | (76,482) |
Forfeited, Number of Restricted Stock Units | shares | (119,271) |
Other, Number of Restricted Stock Units | shares | (130) |
Outstanding, Number of Restricted Stock Units / Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 60,478 |
Outstanding, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | $ 67.64 |
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 17.3 |
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 38.95 |
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 38.92 |
Other, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ / shares | 55.1 |
Outstanding, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | $ 42.39 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Sc_2
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine the Fair Values of Stock Appreciation Rights Granted (Details) - Stock Appreciation Rights - 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 $ / shares | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Fair value of common stock | $ 17.3 |
Volatility | 90.83% |
Risk-free interest rate | 3.46% |
Expected term (years) | 4 years |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su_4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of SAR Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Exercisable, Number of Restricted Stock Units / Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 240,475 |
Exercisable, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | $ 59.13 |
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | 7 years 7 months 24 days |
Stock Appreciation Rights | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Granted, Number of Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 100,000 |
Outstanding, Number of Restricted Stock Units / Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 100,000 |
Exercisable, Number of Restricted Stock Units / Stock Appreciation Rights | shares | 33,332 |
Granted, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | $ 17.3 |
Outstanding, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | 17.3 |
Exercisable, Weighted - Average Exercise Price per SAR | $ / shares | $ 17.3 |
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | 9 years 4 months 6 days |
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | 9 years 4 months 6 days |
Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 1,080 |
Stock-Based Compensation - Su_5
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,247 | $ 3,041 | $ 6,080 | $ 8,084 |
Research and Development Expense | ||||
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 40 | 1,742 | 1,856 | 4,722 |
General and Administrative Expense | ||||
Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 1,207 | $ 1,299 | $ 4,224 | $ 3,362 |
Net Loss Per Share Attributab_3
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders - Summary of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Sep. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||||
Net loss and net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ (7,015) | $ (14,738) | $ (22,497) | $ (19,011) | $ (18,096) | $ (18,259) | $ (44,250) | $ (55,366) | $ (73,900) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic | $ (1.64) | $ (4.59) | $ (10.48) | $ (13.45) | |||||
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted | $ (1.64) | $ (4.59) | $ (10.48) | $ (13.45) | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, basic | 4,271,920 | 4,137,553 | 4,221,205 | 4,114,939 | |||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computation of net loss per common share, diluted | 4,271,920 | 4,137,553 | 4,221,205 | 4,114,939 |
Net Loss Per Share Attributab_4
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders - Summary of Potential Dilutive Securities Excluded From Calculation of Net Loss Per Share Due to Anti-dilutive Effect (Details) - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Potential dilutive securities excluded from calculation of net loss per share due to anti-dilutive effect | 599,659 | 759,791 |
Options to Purchase Common Stock | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Potential dilutive securities excluded from calculation of net loss per share due to anti-dilutive effect | 533,900 | 623,298 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Potential dilutive securities excluded from calculation of net loss per share due to anti-dilutive effect | 60,478 | 112,701 |
Restricted Stock Related to Early Exercise of Options to Purchase Common Stock | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Potential dilutive securities excluded from calculation of net loss per share due to anti-dilutive effect | 5,281 | 23,792 |
Stock Appreciation Rights | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Potential dilutive securities excluded from calculation of net loss per share due to anti-dilutive effect | 100,000 |
Defined Contribution Plan - Add
Defined Contribution Plan - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Contribution amount | $ 0.1 | $ 0.3 | $ 0.4 |
First 3% of Employee Contributions | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of employee contributions | 3% | ||
First 3% of Employee Contributions | Minimum | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan minimum service requirements percentage | 100% | ||
Next 2% of Employee Contributions | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of employee contributions | 2% | ||
Next 2% of Employee Contributions | Minimum | |||
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Defined contribution plan minimum service requirements percentage | 50% |
Subsequent Events - Additional
Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | Oct. 19, 2023 | Oct. 06, 2023 | Oct. 04, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Common stock, shares issued | 4,282,848 | 4,162,942 | |||
Stockholders' equity, reverse stock split | 1-for-10 | ||||
Common stock value | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 4,282,848 | 4,162,942 | |||
Subsequent Event | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Payment of lease termination fees | $ 700 | ||||
Payment of lease termination fees in cash | 600 | ||||
Payment of lease termination fees in non-cash | $ 100 | ||||
Share based payment award purchase price of common stock percent in shares | 55% | ||||
Share based payment award purchase price of common stock percent in cash | 45% | ||||
Common stock, shares issued | 176,835 | ||||
Aggregate cash amount | $ 2,800 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Nonconsolidated Investees, Other | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of ownership of common stock | 21.90% | ||||
Subsequent Event | ImmunoFree, Inc. | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Payments for fees | $ 4,000 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Tourmaline | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid | $ 15.118 | ||||
Special cash dividend | $ 64,700 | ||||
Special cash dividend expects to declare | $ 67,500 | ||||
Common stock, shares issued | 20,336,741 | ||||
Stockholders' equity, reverse stock split | 1-for-10 | ||||
Common stock value | $ 75,000 | ||||
Common stock conversion basis | one | ||||
Common stock, shares outstanding | 20,336,741 | ||||
Common stock exchange ratio | 0.7977 | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions | 15,877,090 | ||||
Payments of Merger Related Costs, Financing Activities | $ 6,200 | ||||
Subsequent Event | Tourmaline | Nonconsolidated Investees, Other | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Percentage of ownership of common stock | 78.10% |