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12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
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Subsequent Events

16. Subsequent Events

In October 2022, the Company announced a strategic restructuring to expand its focus to include the advancement of the differentiated gene editing capabilities of its platform. As part of the development pipeline shift to gene editing, the Company will defer preclinical activities for its DM1, HD, and KRAS programs, hold plans to submit an IND application for DM1 to the FDA, and pursue collaborative initiatives, including partnerships, for these programs. The Company estimates that it will incur total expenses relating to the restructuring of approximately $0.5 million, consisting of severance and termination-related costs, and expects to record a significant portion of these charges in the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022. This restructuring plan is expected to extend the Company’s cash runway into the second quarter of calendar year 2024 based on current operating plans and estimates. As part of the cost reduction plan, the Company implemented a cross-functional reduction of approximately 60% of the then-current workforce. In October 2022, the Company also announced certain changes to its leadership team, including the resignations of the Head of Research and Development and Chief Medical Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, as well as the appointment of Dr. Dov A. Goldstein, a member of the Company’s board of directors since 2019, as Chairperson of the Board.