GeoVax Labs, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GOVX) ("GeoVax" or "the Company"), an Atlanta-based, biopharmaceutical company developing human vaccines for diseases caused by HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and other infectious agents, today announced its third quarter 2009 financial results and provided an operational update.
Robert McNally, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are pleased with our progress during the third quarter of 2009 on several fronts. Enrollment for our Phase 2a preventative trial being conducted by the HVTN is proceeding according to plan. We are looking forward to a pre-IND meeting with the FDA later this year to discuss our plans for a Phase 1 therapeutic trial in early 2010. With a modest cash burn rate, continuing support from the HVTN, our IPCAVD grant from the NIH and with our common stock purchase agreement with Fusion Capital in place, our finances are in order to take us into 2011. As we move forward, we believe we will be in a strong position to seek additional government and private support for advancing both our preventative and therapeutic vaccines through Phase 2b and Phase 3 clinical trials."
"These are exciting times for GeoVax and everyone involved in HIV/AIDS vaccine development," Dr. McNally continued. "The recently announced success of a Thailand-based Phase 3 trial for an HIV/AIDS vaccine candidate owned by Sanofi-Aventis and Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases is encouraging to us all and has brought renewed interest to the field. At GeoVax, we have always been confident in our ability to develop an effective vaccine and this recent news has shown that a vaccine is indeed possible."
Review of Financial Results
The Company recorded a net loss of $230,815 for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $722,108 for the same period in 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company's net loss was $2,440,977 as compared to $2,688,970 in 2008. Net losses for all periods were partially offset by revenues related to the Company's grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in support of its HIV/AIDS vaccine development activities. Grant revenues were $1,808,551 and $3,271,506 for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2009, respectively, as compared to $1,322,502 and $2,298,571 for the same periods in 2008. As of September 30, 2009, the Company reported cash balances totaling $3,416,692.
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