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Protara Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results and Business Overview | ![]() |
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NEW YORK, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Protara Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TARA), a development-stage company developing treatments for rare and specialty diseases with significant unmet needs, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. “We are committed to advancing our pipeline of potentially transformative therapies in several areas of high unmet need,” said Jesse Shefferman, Chief Executive Officer of Protara Therapeutics. “We recently received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for TARA-002, our lead product candidate, for the treatment of Lymphatic Malformations. We look forward to working with the FDA to determine next steps for the program and we are continuing to evalutate its potential in oncologic indications.” Mr. Shefferman continued, “In addition, we recently announced receipt of Fast Track Designation for IV Choline Chloride for the treatment of IFALD, which we believe speaks to its potential to serve as a much-needed therapy for this patient population. With a resolve to improve the lives of the patients we serve, we expect the remainder of the year to be a productive time for Protara as we execute our strategy.” Recent Highlights TARA-002
IV Choline Chloride
Company Updates
Second Quarter 2020 Results from Operations
A Form 10-Q containing the full financial statements was filed this morning and is available for viewing on Protara’s website at www.protaratx.com or www.sec.gov. About Protara Therapeutics, Inc. Protara is committed to identifying and advancing transformative therapies for people with rare and specialty diseases who have limited treatment options. Protara’s portfolio includes its lead program, TARA-002, an investigational cell-based therapy being developed for the treatment of lymphatic malformations, and IV Choline Chloride, an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for the treatment of IFALD. For more information, visit www.protaratx.com. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Protara may, in some cases, use terms such as “predicts,” “believes,” “potential,” “proposed,” “continue,” “designed,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should” or other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to, statements regarding Protara’s intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: Protara’s business strategy, Protara’s development plans for its product candidates and related interactions with the FDA, Protara’s financial footing, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related governmental responses on Protara’s business and clinical programs. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: risks that Protara’s sales, revenue, expense and other financial guidance may not be as expected, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with: Protara’s development programs, including the initiation and completion of non-clinical studies and clinical trials and the timing of required filings with the FDA and other regulatory agencies; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Protara’s business and the global economy; general market conditions; changes in the competitive landscape; changes in Protara’s strategic and commercial plans; Protara’s ability to obtain sufficient financing to fund its strategic plans and commercialization efforts; having to use cash in ways or on timing other than expected; the impact of market volatility on cash reserves; the loss of key members of management; and the risks and uncertainties associated with Protara’s business and financial condition in general, including the risks and uncertainties described more fully under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Protara's filings and reports with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management's assumptions and estimates as of such date. Protara undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Company Contact: Blaine Davis
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