Executive Summary

Q4 2024 capped a year of heavy NAVIGATE trial spend and an 18‑month top‑line readout: ITT did not hit the composite endpoint, but 2 mg belapectin showed a statistically significant 49% varices reduction in per‑protocol and a 68% reduction in U.S. completers, with no drug‑related SAEs .
Liquidity tightened: cash fell to $15.1M at year‑end from $27.1M in Q3; runway guided through August 2025, aided by an incremental $5M chairman line of credit in March 2025 .
FY 2024 net loss widened to $47.2M ($0.76 per share) vs $44.8M ($0.74) in FY 2023 on higher R&D and non‑cash interest; Q4 EPS was approximately $(0.19), modestly below consensus $(0.16), reflecting continued trial costs and interest expense .
Near‑term catalysts: 36‑month completer and biomarker analyses expected in Q2 2025; company intends to engage potential partners and FDA on next steps for belapectin .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

Statistically significant efficacy signal at 2 mg dose: PPP varices incidence reduced ~49% (p<0.05); U.S. PPP varices incidence reduced ~68% (p=0.02) vs placebo .
Safety remained favorable: TEAEs/SAEs comparable to placebo; no drug‑related SAEs in NAVIGATE .
Management signaling biomarker depth and durability: positive trend at 36 months (13.0% vs 20.0% varices in 2 mg vs placebo among completers), with additional biomarker data planned Q2 2025 .
Quote – CEO: “The NAVIGATE trial’s per‑protocol analysis in U.S. patients revealed a remarkable 68% reduction in the incidence of new varices… We look forward to sharing additional results… in the second quarter of 2025” .

What Went Wrong

Primary ITT composite endpoint missed; ITT 2 mg arm had a favorable 43.2% reduction but not statistically significant, limiting registrational clarity .
Liquidity strain and going‑concern disclosure: cash $15.1M at year‑end; substantial doubt raised; runway only through August 2025; reliance on chairman credit lines .
Higher R&D (+$4.4M YoY to $36.6M) and non‑cash interest (+$2.7M YoY) widened FY loss; the spending intensity continues without a clear path to Phase 3 financing .

Financial Results

Quarterly comparisons (oldest → newest)

Metric	Q2 2024	Q3 2024	Q4 2024
Net Loss ($USD Millions)	$12.371	$11.220	$11.967*
Diluted EPS	$(0.20)	$(0.18)	$(0.1917)*
Total Operating Expenses ($USD Millions)	$11.291	$9.066	$12.428*
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($USD Millions)	$25.598	$27.060	$15.120

Values with asterisks retrieved from S&P Global.

Q4 2024 vs Wall Street consensus (S&P Global)

Metric	Actual	Consensus	Surprise
EPS	$(0.1917)*	$(0.16)*	Miss of $(0.03)*
Revenue ($USD Millions)	N/A	$0.00*	N/A

Values with asterisks retrieved from S&P Global.

Annual summary

Metric	FY 2023	FY 2024
Research & Development ($USD Millions)	$32.1	$36.6
General & Administrative ($USD Millions)	$5.9	$5.9
Net Loss Applicable to Common ($USD Millions)	$44.805	$47.200
Basic & Diluted Net Loss per Share	$(0.74)	$(0.76)
Cash & Cash Equivalents ($USD Millions)	$25.660	$15.120
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) ($USD Millions)	$(61.964)	$(104.793)

Segment breakdown: Not applicable (no revenue‑generating segments) .

KPIs (NAVIGATE efficacy and safety)

KPI	Data Point	Period/Population
Varices incidence reduction (2 mg vs placebo)	43.2% reduction (ITT, not significant)	18 months, ITT
Varices incidence reduction (2 mg vs placebo)	~49% reduction (PPP, p<0.05)	18 months, PPP
U.S. PPP varices reduction (2 mg vs placebo)	68.1% reduction (p=0.02), 4/60 vs 13/62 cases	18 months, U.S. PPP
36‑month completers (2 mg vs placebo)	Varices 13.0% vs 20.0%	Completers analysis
Safety	No drug‑related SAEs; TEAEs/SAEs comparable	Across cohorts

Guidance Changes

Metric	Period	Previous Guidance	Current Guidance	Change
Cash Runway	Through ~May 2025 (Q3 disclosure)	Through ~May 2025	Through August 2025	Raised runway (extended)
Belapectin Data Releases	Q1 2025 (initial biomarker updates)	Q1 2025	Q2 2025 for additional biomarker analyses and 36‑month completers readouts	Timing updated later
Financing Availability	$6M line of credit available (Q4 context)	$6M LOC	Additional $5M supplemental LOC signed Mar 2025	Increased liquidity backstop
Trial Topline (Stage 1)	December 2024 planned	December 2024	Delivered Dec 20, 2024 (ITT miss; PPP/U.S. signals)	Achieved; mixed outcome

No revenue/margin/OpEx guidance provided in company communications .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

Note: No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript was found; themes derived from Q2/Q3 press releases and Q4 8‑K/press releases .

Topic	Previous Mentions (Q2 & Q3)	Current Period (Q4)	Trend
R&D execution (NAVIGATE)	Trial completion; blinded; FDA feedback to analyze Stage 1 standalone; top‑line planned Dec 2024	Delivered topline; ITT miss; PPP/U.S. efficacy signals; planning biomarker/36‑month analyses	Mixed: efficacy signals but headline miss
Regulatory/endpoint approach	Central EGD review; composite endpoint; non‑invasive baseline criteria highlighted at AASLD	Clarified composite endpoint impact; intercurrent events noted; efficacy concentrated at 2 mg	Clearer framing; dose focus
Safety profile	Prior studies supportive	NAVIGATE: no drug‑related SAEs; AEs/SAEs comparable	Stable/positive
Liquidity/runway	Cash $25.6M (Q2), $27.1M (Q3); runway to ~May 2025; LOC support	Cash $15.1M YE; runway through Aug 2025; added $5M LOC in Mar 2025	Runway extended but cash lower
Partnering	Indicated intent to engage partners post readout	Plan to collaborate with potential partners re next steps	More urgent
Oncology program (HNSCC)	IND on file; financing‑dependent	No change noted; dependent on partner/financing	Unchanged

Management Commentary

CEO (Joel Lewis): “The NAVIGATE trial’s per‑protocol analysis in U.S. patients revealed a remarkable 68% reduction in the incidence of new varices… We look forward to sharing additional results… in the second quarter of 2025” .
CMO (Khurram Jamil, M.D.): “I am encouraged by the 2 mg belapectin data… approximately 49% reduction in varices incidence in the per‑protocol population and a 68% reduction… in U.S. patients… sustained at 36 months (13.0% vs. 20.0%)” .
CMO (press release): “We are highly encouraged by… 48.9% reduction in new varices in PPP… anticipate updates from ~50 36‑month patients and biomarker data…” .

Q&A Highlights

No Q4 2024 earnings call transcript located. Company communications emphasized PPP/U.S. efficacy, planned biomarker disclosures, and runway extension/credit line additions .
Clarifications: Composite endpoint included intercurrent events (NSBB/GLP‑1 prolonged use, TIPS), likely diluting ITT significance despite varices reduction trend .

Estimates Context

Q4 2024 EPS missed consensus by ~$0.03, reflecting continued NAVIGATE trial costs and higher interest expense evident in FY figures .
FY 2024 EPS $(0.76) vs consensus $(0.73)* implies modest annual miss; revenue consensus $0* consistent with non‑commercial stage .
Values with asterisks retrieved from S&P Global.

Key Takeaways for Investors

PPP/U.S. efficacy signals at 2 mg are the core asset narrative; durability at 36 months and biomarker data in Q2 2025 are the next stock‑moving catalysts .
Headline ITT miss increases regulatory uncertainty; future development likely hinges on biomarker clarity, endpoint design refinements, and potential FDA dialogue .
Liquidity is constrained; runway through August 2025 supported by chairman LOCs; strategic partnering or capital raise will be pivotal within 2025 .
Safety remains strong with no drug‑related SAEs; supports risk‑benefit if efficacy is confirmed in targeted populations .
Focus operationally on 2 mg dose and U.S. patient characteristics (GLP‑1/statin use context) as drivers of observed benefit .
Near‑term trading setup: anticipate biomarker/completer updates; watch financing and partnership headlines; outcome will shape probability‑weighted path to Phase 3.
Medium‑term thesis: belapectin could address a high‑need cirrhosis population if efficacy endpoints and study design align with FDA expectations; funding pathway is the main execution risk .

Source Notes

Q4 2024 8‑K and Exhibit 99.1 (press release): 2024 financials, NAVIGATE highlights, liquidity/runway, credit line .
Dec 20, 2024 press release: NAVIGATE topline details (ITT/PPP/U.S.; endpoint composition; safety) .
Q3 and Q2 2024 8‑K press releases: quarterly P&L, cash and program updates .
FY 2024 10‑K: NAVIGATE efficacy details; going concern; liquidity; oncology program; ownership/financing context .
Estimates: Values retrieved from S&P Global.

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