UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2018

SYNLOGIC, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-37566

26-1824804

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

301 Binney St., Suite 402
Cambridge, MA
  

02142

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 401-9975

Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 15, 2018, Synlogic, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.  


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

  (d)   Exhibits
 
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
 

99.1 Press Release dated May 15, 2018


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.



SYNLOGIC, INC.

 

Date: May 15, 2018

By:

/s/ TODD SHEGOG

Name:

Todd Shegog

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Synlogic Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

– Treated first subject in clinical trials of two Synthetic BioticTM medicines, SYNB1020 and SYNB1618; both studies expected to generate data in 2018 –

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2018--Synlogic, Inc. (Nasdaq: SYBX), a clinical stage company applying synthetic biology to probiotics to develop novel, living medicines, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

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First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
For the three months ended March 31, 2018, Synlogic reported a consolidated net loss of $11.2 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to a net loss of $7.4 million, or $4.49 per unit, for the corresponding period in 2017. The increase in net loss was primarily due to increases in compensation-related expenses as Synlogic continues to grow its employee headcount and hire into key positions to support its corporate goals, as well as increases in research and development expenses to support its advancing clinical programs.

Research and development expenses were $8.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $5.1 million for the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation-related expenses associated with increased headcount, increased external costs associated with process and formulation development, pre-clinical and clinical studies and increased costs associated with Synlogic’s move to a larger facility.

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $3.6 million compared to $2.4 million for the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to increases in compensation-related expenses associated with increased headcount and increases in expenses related to being a newly public company, including audit, legal and investor relations.

As of March 31, 2018, Synlogic had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $125.8 million.


About Synlogic
Synlogic is pioneering the development of a novel class of living medicines, Synthetic Biotic medicines, based on its proprietary drug development platform. Synlogic leverages the tools and principles of synthetic biology to genetically engineer probiotic microbes to perform or deliver critical functions missing or damaged due to disease. The company’s two lead programs, SYNB1020 and SYNB1618, target hyperammonemia as a result of liver damage or genetic disease, and PKU, respectively. When delivered orally, Synthetic Biotic medicines can act from the gut to compensate for the dysfunctional metabolic pathway and have a systemic effect, with the potential to significantly improve symptoms of disease for affected patients. In addition, the company is leveraging the broad potential of its platform to create Synthetic Biotic medicines for the treatment of more common diseases, including liver disease, inflammatory and immune disorders, and cancer. Synlogic is collaborating with AbbVie to develop Synthetic Biotic-based treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For more information, please visit www.synlogictx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenue, projected expenses, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. In addition, when or if used in this press release, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Synlogic may identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the potential of Synlogic’s platform to develop therapeutics to address a wide range of diseases including: inborn errors of metabolism, liver disease, inflammatory and immune disorders, and cancer; the future clinical development of Synthetic Biotic medicines; the approach Synlogic is taking to discover and develop novel therapeutics using synthetic biology; the potential of Synlogic’s technology to treat hyperammonemia and phenylketonuria; and the expected timing of Synlogic’s anticipated clinical trial initiations. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including: the uncertainties inherent in the preclinical development process; the ability of Synlogic to protect its intellectual property rights; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments, as well as those risks identified under the heading “Risk Factors” in Synlogic’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect Synlogic’s current views with respect to future events. Synlogic anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. However, while Synlogic may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Synlogic specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Synlogic’s view as of any date subsequent to the date hereof.


 
Synlogic, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands)     For the three months ended
  March 31, 2018   March 31, 2017
 
Revenue $ 354 $ 111
 
Operating expenses
Research and development 8,361 5,118
General and administrative   3,629   2,367
Total operating expenses   11,990   7,485
Loss from operations (11,636) (7,374)
Other income (expense), net   471   6
Net loss $ (11,165) $ (7,368)
 
Net loss per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted $ (0.55) $ -
Weighted-average common shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted   20,145,881   -
 
Net loss per unit attributable to common unit holders - basic and diluted $ - $ (4.49)
Weighted-average common units used in computing net loss per unit attributable to common unit holders - basic and diluted   -

 

  1,640,367
 
 
Synlogic, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 125,803 $ 87,025
Fixed assets 13,704 9,783
Other assets   3,154   2,891
Total assets $ 142,661 $ 99,699
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities $ 7,010 $ 9,027
Long-term liabilities   6,884   5,634
Total liabilities   13,894   14,661
Total stockholders' equity   128,767   85,038
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 142,661 $ 99,699

CONTACT:
Synlogic
MEDIA CONTACT:
Courtney Heath, 617-872-2462
courtney@scientpr.com
or
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Elizabeth Wolffe, Ph.D., 617-207-5509
liz@synlogictx.com