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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-39402

ANNEXON, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware

27-5414423

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1400 Sierra Point Parkway, Bldg C, Suite 200

Brisbane, California 94005

(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 822-5500

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report: Not applicable

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

ANNX

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ NO ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

 

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

 

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ☐ NO

The number of shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of May 1, 2023 was 53,083,947. This number does not include 22,113,062 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of pre-funded warrants (which are immediately exercisable at

 


 

an exercise price of $0.001 per share of Common Stock, subject to beneficial ownership limitations) sold in the Registrant’s private placement on July 11, 2022. See Note 6—Stockholders’ Equity to the Registrant’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 


 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

Page

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

1

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

2

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

3

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

4

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

6

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

17

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

23

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

23

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

25

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

25

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

67

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

67

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

67

Item 5.

Other Information

67

Item 6.

Exhibits

68

SIGNATURES

69

 

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “our,” “us,” “Annexon” and the “Company” refer to Annexon, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiary. Annexon, Annexon, Inc., the Annexon logo and other trade names, trademarks or service marks of Annexon are the property of Annexon, Inc. This report contains references to our trademarks and to trademarks belonging to other entities. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this report are the property of their respective holders. We do not intend our use or display of other companies’ trade names or trademarks to imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, any other companies.

 


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

December 31,
2022

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

144,120

 

 

$

140,020

 

Short-term investments

 

 

84,045

 

 

 

102,637

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

4,371

 

 

 

5,441

 

Total current assets

 

 

232,536

 

 

 

248,098

 

Restricted cash

 

 

1,032

 

 

 

1,032

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

16,334

 

 

 

16,838

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

18,864

 

 

 

19,128

 

Other assets

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

268,778

 

 

$

285,096

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

10,346

 

 

$

7,416

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

10,677

 

 

 

13,448

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

 

1,534

 

 

 

1,316

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

384

 

 

 

180

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

22,941

 

 

 

22,360

 

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

 

 

30,976

 

 

 

31,542

 

Total liabilities

 

 

53,917

 

 

 

53,902

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

 

53

 

 

 

48

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

691,963

 

 

 

669,780

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(217

)

 

 

(372

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(476,938

)

 

 

(438,262

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

214,861

 

 

 

231,194

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

268,778

 

 

$

285,096

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

1


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

$

32,345

 

 

$

26,998

 

General and administrative

 

 

8,897

 

 

 

8,428

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

41,242

 

 

 

35,426

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(41,242

)

 

 

(35,426

)

Interest and other income, net

 

 

2,566

 

 

 

53

 

Net loss

 

$

(38,676

)

 

$

(35,373

)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

 

$

(0.52

)

 

$

(0.92

)

Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share,
   basic and diluted

 

 

73,855,642

 

 

 

38,563,384

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

2


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net loss

 

$

(38,676

)

 

$

(35,373

)

Other comprehensive gain (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

 

(5

)

 

 

3

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

 

 

160

 

 

 

(196

)

Comprehensive loss

 

$

(38,521

)

 

$

(35,566

)

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

3


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional
Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated Other
Comprehensive

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Total
Stockholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Capital

 

 

Loss

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

Balances as of December 31, 2022

 

 

47,722,995

 

 

$

48

 

 

$

669,780

 

 

$

(372

)

 

$

(438,262

)

 

$

231,194

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,607

 

Exercise of stock options

 

 

55,605

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111

 

Exercise of pre-funded warrants

 

 

2,582,557

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock to a related
  party, net of issuance costs of $
525

 

 

2,646,458

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

17,468

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,470

 

Restricted stock vested in the period

 

 

73,058

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation
  adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5

)

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale
  securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(38,676

)

 

 

(38,676

)

Balances as of March 31, 2023

 

 

53,080,673

 

 

$

53

 

 

$

691,963

 

 

$

(217

)

 

$

(476,938

)

 

$

214,861

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional
Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated Other
Comprehensive

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Total
Stockholders’

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Capital

 

 

Loss

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

Balances as of December 31, 2021

 

 

38,560,854

 

 

$

39

 

 

$

528,365

 

 

$

(180

)

 

$

(296,315

)

 

$

231,909

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,252

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,252

 

Stock option exercises

 

 

2,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

 

Foreign currency translation
  adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Unrealized loss on available-for-sale
  securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(196

)

 

 

 

 

 

(196

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,373

)

 

 

(35,373

)

Balances as of March 31, 2022

 

 

38,563,565

 

 

$

39

 

 

$

532,636

 

 

$

(373

)

 

$

(331,688

)

 

$

200,614

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

5


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(38,676

)

 

$

(35,373

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

536

 

 

 

518

 

Accretion of premium (discount) on available-for-sale securities

 

 

(902

)

 

 

380

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

4,607

 

 

 

4,252

 

Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets

 

 

264

 

 

 

230

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

1,070

 

 

 

383

 

Other assets

 

 

(12

)

 

 

(241

)

Accounts payable

 

 

3,035

 

 

 

1,785

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

(2,771

)

 

 

(1,860

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(348

)

 

 

(412

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

204

 

 

 

50

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(32,993

)

 

 

(30,288

)

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(137

)

 

 

(5,214

)

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

 

 

(31,435

)

 

 

(5,935

)

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities

 

 

51,089

 

 

 

79,400

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

 

 

19,517

 

 

 

68,251

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options

 

 

111

 

 

 

19

 

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock to a related party, net of commissions

 

 

17,545

 

 

 

 

Payment of common stock issuance costs

 

 

(75

)

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

17,581

 

 

 

19

 

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

4,105

 

 

 

37,982

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(5

)

 

 

3

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

141,052

 

 

 

76,009

 

End of period

 

$

145,152

 

 

$

113,994

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liability

 

$

1,175

 

 

$

1,135

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

$

5

 

 

$

801

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

6


 

ANNEXON, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

Annexon, Inc., or the Company, is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a new class of complement medicines for patients with classical complement-mediated autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic disorders. The Company is located in Brisbane, California and was incorporated in Delaware in March 2011.

The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Annexon Biosciences Australia Pty Ltd, or the Subsidiary, is a proprietary limited company incorporated in 2016 and domiciled in Australia.

Liquidity

Since inception, the Company has been involved primarily in performing research and development activities, conducting clinical trials, hiring personnel, and raising capital to support and expand these activities. The Company has experienced losses and negative cash flows from operations since its inception and, as of March 31, 2023, had an accumulated deficit of $476.9 million and cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $228.2 million.

The Company has historically funded its operations through the issuance of shares of its redeemable convertible preferred stock, common stock and warrants. Based on projected activities, management projects that cash on hand is sufficient to support operations for at least the next 12 months following issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements. Management expects to continue to incur losses and negative cash flows from operations for at least the next several years.

2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2023, the condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are unaudited. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim period presented. The financial data and the other financial information contained in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements related to the three-month periods are also unaudited. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2023 or for any other future annual or interim period. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 6, 2023.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported expenses during the reporting period. Management evaluates its estimates, including but not limited to the fair value of investments, stock options, income taxes, clinical trial accruals and stock-based compensation. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjusts those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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ANNEXON, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Principles of Consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the operations of Annexon, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary and include the results of operations and cash flows of these entities. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less at time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents, which include amounts invested in money market funds, are stated at fair value.

Restricted cash as of March 31, 2023 relates to the letters of credit established for the Company’s office leases.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

 

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

December 31,
2022

 

Cash

$

564

 

 

$

570

 

Cash equivalents

 

143,556

 

 

 

139,450

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

144,120

 

 

 

140,020

 

Restricted cash

 

1,032

 

 

 

1,032

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

145,152

 

 

$

141,052

 

Short-Term Investments

Short-term investments have been classified as available-for-sale and are carried at estimated fair value as determined based upon quoted market prices or pricing models for similar securities. The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt securities at the time of purchase. Available-for-sale securities with original maturities beyond three months at the date of purchase are classified as current based on their availability for use in current operations.

The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, its available-for-sale debt securities for potential impairment. For available-for-sale debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company assesses whether such declines are due to credit loss based on factors such as changes to the rating of the security by a ratings agency, market conditions and supportable forecasts of economic and market conditions, among others. If credit loss exists, the Company assesses whether it has plans to sell the security or it is more likely than not it will be required to sell any available-for-sale debt security before recovery of its amortized cost basis. If either condition is met, the security’s amortized cost basis is written down to fair value and is recognized through interest and other income (expense), net. If neither condition is met, declines as a result of credit losses, if any, are recognized as an allowance for credit loss, limited to the amount of unrealized loss, through interest and other income (expense), net. Any portion of the unrealized loss that is not a result of a credit loss, is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). Realized gains and losses, if any, on available-for-sale debt securities are included in interest and other income (expense), net.

The cost of investments sold is based on the specific-identification method. Interest on available-for-sale debt securities is included in interest and other income (expense), net.

Warrants

Warrants are accounted for as either derivative liabilities or as equity instruments depending on the specific terms of the agreement. The Company’s pre-funded and common warrants are equity-classified instruments that were recorded in additional paid-in capital at issuance and are not subject to remeasurement. The Company periodically evaluates changes in facts and circumstances that could impact the classification of warrants.

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ANNEXON, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Research and Development Expense

Research and development expenses consist primarily of direct and indirect costs incurred for the development of the Company’s product candidates.

Direct expenses include (i) preclinical and clinical outside service costs associated with discovery, preclinical and clinical testing of the Company’s product candidates; (ii) professional services agreements with third-party contract organizations, investigative clinical trial sites and consultants that conduct research and development activities on the Company’s behalf; (iii) contract manufacturing costs to produce clinical trial materials; and (iv) laboratory supplies and materials. Indirect expenses include (A) compensation and personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation); (B) allocated expenses for facilities and depreciation; and (C) other indirect costs.

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Payments made to third parties are under agreements that are generally cancelable by the Company. Advance payments for research and development activities are deferred as prepaid expenses. The prepaid amounts are expensed as the related services are performed.

The Company estimates preclinical studies and clinical trial expenses based on the services performed pursuant to contracts with research institutions and clinical research organizations that conduct and manage preclinical studies and clinical trials on the Company’s behalf. In accruing service fees, the Company estimates the period over which services will be performed and the level of effort to be expended in each period. These estimates are based on the Company’s communications with the third-party service providers and on information available at each balance sheet date. If the actual timing of the performance of services or the level of effort varies significantly from the estimate, the Company will adjust the accrual accordingly to reflect the best information available at the time of the financial statement issuance. The Company has not experienced any material differences between accrued costs and actual costs incurred since its inception.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation arrangements with employees, non-employee directors and consultants using a fair value method which requires the recognition of compensation expense for costs related to all stock-based payments, including stock options and restricted stock units, or RSUs. The fair value method requires the Company to estimate the fair value of stock options to employees and non-employee directors on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of RSU awards is based on the fair value of the underlying common stock as of the grant date.

Stock-based compensation costs are based on the fair value of the underlying option calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period.

Determining the appropriate fair value model and related assumptions requires judgment, including estimating expected term, expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, without consideration for potential dilutive shares of common stock. As the Company was in a loss position for all periods presented, basic net loss per share is the same as diluted net loss per share because the effects of potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments are held by high credit quality financial institutions in the United States. At times, such deposits may be in excess of the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation insured limits. Management believes that the financial institutions are financially sound, and accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to the financial institutions.

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ANNEXON, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

The Company has implemented all new accounting pronouncements, which are expected to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements and does not believe that there are any other new pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

The Company does not believe that any recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective, if adopted, would have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

3. Fair Value Measurements

The Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible. The Company determines fair value based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market. When considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, the following fair value hierarchy distinguishes between observable and unobservable inputs, which are categorized in one of the following levels:

Level 1 Inputs: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible to the reporting entity at the measurement date.
Level 2 Inputs: Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at measurement date.

On a recurring basis, the Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The following tables summarize the fair value of the Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2023

 

 

 

Valuation
Hierarchy

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses

 

 

Aggregate
Fair Value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

Level 1

 

$

143,556

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

143,556

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial paper

 

Level 2

 

 

36,529

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(20

)

 

 

36,510

 

Government bonds

 

Level 2

 

 

47,648

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

(118

)

 

 

47,535

 

Total assets

 

 

 

$

227,733

 

 

$

6

 

 

$

(138

)

 

$

227,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

Valuation
Hierarchy

 

Amortized
Cost

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Gains

 

 

Gross
Unrealized
Holding
Losses

 

 

Aggregate
Fair Value

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

Level 1

 

$

139,450

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

139,450

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial paper

 

Level 2

 

 

42,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

(82

)

 

 

42,385

 

Corporate bonds

 

Level 2

 

 

35,638

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,652

 

Government bonds

 

Level 2

 

 

24,804

 

 

 

 

 

 

(204

)

 

 

24,600

 

Total assets

 

 

 

$

242,359

 

 

$

14

 

 

$

(286

)

 

$

242,087

 

 

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ANNEXON, INC.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 the Company recognized no material realized gains or losses on financial instruments.

4. Balance Sheet Components

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

December 31,
2022

 

Prepaid research and development costs

 

$

2,807

 

 

$

3,805

 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

440

 

 

 

755

 

Other prepaid expenses

 

 

959

 

 

 

678

 

Other current assets

 

 

165

 

 

 

203

 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

$

4,371

 

 

$

5,441

 

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

March 31,
2023

 

 

December 31,
2022

 

Leasehold improvements

 

$

17,246

 

 

$

17,231

 

Laboratory equipment

 

 

1,776

 

 

 

1,764

 

Furniture and fixtures

 

 

692

 

 

 

692

 

Computer equipment and software

 

 

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