In a March 21 research note, ROTH Capital Partners analyst Jerry Isaacson reported that Matinas BioPharma Holdings Inc. (MTNB:OTC.MKTS) is "positioned for success" following its equity raise, "executed under favorable terms." Expected gross proceeds are $30 million plus any capital generated from the underwriters' option.
This raise is significant, Isaacson highlighted, because Matinas now has the finances it needs to advance its lead omega-3 asset MAT-9001 for severe hypertriglyceridemia through pivotal clinical trials toward a U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
To that end, Matinas intends to conduct a Phase 3 trial to evaluate MAT-9001 against a placebo, in which the primary endpoint will be lower triglyceride levels.
The company also aims to prove in the clinic that MAT-9001 stands out from approved and competitive products. "A small Phase 2 trial showed that the bioavailability and overall profile of MAT-9001 may give it a favorable position compared to Amarin's Vascepa," Isaacson noted.
However, Matinas plans to conduct another pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic head-to-head study, a larger one, for additional proof of MAT-9001's distinctive properties. "Based on previous Phase 2 data, we believe in the potential for this trial to generate differentiating data for MAT-9001," commented Isaacson.
In other news, Matinas recently added cardiovascular expert Dr. James J. Ferguson to its clinical team as chief medical officer.
ROTH's valuation on Matinas is based on approval in 2023 of MAT-9001 for hypertriglyceridemia in 2023 and pricing to begin at $1,100 per patient, per year. Accordingly, the investment banking firm has a Buy rating and a $4.45 per share target price on Matinas, whose stock is currently trading at around $1.13 per share.
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