VIVUS Reports Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Results
"Throughout 2017, we executed on strategies intended to expand our pipeline and maximize our legacy assets. Achievements in these areas include advancing tacrolimus toward the clinic, with a phase 2 trial start scheduled for the second half of 2018, and our marketing agreement for Qsymia® in the
Recent Business Highlights
- VIVUS Management Transition
OnDecember 31, 2017 ,VIVUS board memberThomas B. King was appointed to the role of CEO on an interim basis.VIVUS' Board is working with an executive search firm to identify a permanent CEO with the passion and vision to helpVIVUS succeed in the execution of its strategies.
- Tacrolimus Hits Key Milestones
InOctober 2017 , the Company announced that it held a pre-IND meeting with theU.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) for its proprietary formulation of tacrolimus for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). TheFDA addressedVIVUS' questions related to preclinical, nonclinical and clinical data, planned design of clinical trials of tacrolimus in class III and IV PAH patients, and clarified the requirements needed to file an IND to initiate a clinical trial in this indication.VIVUS is on track to file this IND in the first half of 2018. As discussed with theFDA ,VIVUS currently intends to design and conduct clinical trials that could qualify for Fast Track and/or Breakthrough Therapy designation.
2018 Strategic Objectives
- Continue to expand the Company's clinical and commercial portfolios, with a particular emphasis on cash flow-generating assets
- Continue monetization of
VIVUS' legacy assets - Recruit and hire a permanent CEO
- Initiate the tacrolimus Phase 2 clinical trial in the second half of 2018
Financial Results
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was
Total revenue, net for the fourth quarters of 2017 and 2016, was
Three Months Ended | |||||||
December 31, | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
Qsymia, net product revenue | $ | 8,934 | $ | 11,046 | |||
License and milestone revenue | - | 69,400 | |||||
STENDRA/SPEDRA supply revenue | 2,343 | 765 | |||||
STENDRA/SPEDRA royalty revenue | 664 | 594 | |||||
Total revenue | $ | 11,941 | $ | 81,805 | |||
Beginning in the first quarter of 2017, with 48 months of returns experience,
Approximately 91,000 and 100,000 Qsymia prescriptions were dispensed in the fourth quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. In the fourth quarter of 2017,
Total cost of goods sold was
Research and development expense was
General and administrative expense was
About Qsymia
Qsymia is approved in the U.S. and is indicated as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater (obese) or 27 kg/m2 or greater (overweight) in the presence of at least one weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
The effect of Qsymia on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has not been established. The safety and effectiveness of Qsymia in combination with other products intended for weight loss, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and herbal preparations, have not been established.
Important Safety Information
Qsymia® (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules CIV is contraindicated in pregnancy; in patients with glaucoma; in hyperthyroidism; in patients receiving treatment or within 14 days following treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors; or in patients with hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, topiramate, or any of the inactive ingredients in Qsymia.
Qsymia can cause fetal harm. Females of reproductive potential should have a negative pregnancy test before treatment and monthly thereafter and use effective contraception consistently during Qsymia therapy. If a patient becomes pregnant while taking Qsymia, treatment should be discontinued immediately, and the patient should be informed of the potential hazard to the fetus.
The most commonly observed side effects in controlled clinical studies, 5% or greater and at least 1.5 times placebo, include paraesthesia, dizziness, dysgeusia, insomnia, constipation, and dry mouth.
About Avanafil
STENDRA® (avanafil) is approved in the U.S. by the
STENDRA is available through retail and mail order pharmacies.
SPEDRA™, the trade name for avanafil in the EU, is approved by the EMA for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in the EU.
Avanafil is licensed from
For more information about STENDRA, please visit www.STENDRA.com.
Important Safety Information
STENDRA® (avanafil) is prescribed to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
Do not take STENDRA if you take nitrates, often prescribed for chest pain, as this may cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure.
Discuss your general health status with your healthcare provider to ensure that you are healthy enough to engage in sexual activity. If you experience chest pain, nausea, or any other discomforts during sex, seek immediate medical help.
STENDRA may affect the way other medicines work. Tell your healthcare provider if you take any of the following; medicines called HIV protease inhibitors, such as ritonavir (Norvir®), indinavir (Crixivan®), saquinavir (Fortavase® or Invirase®) or atazanavir (Reyataz®); some types of oral antifungal medicines, such as ketoconazole (Nizoral®), and itraconazole (Sporanox®); or some types of antibiotics, such as clarithromycin (Biaxin®), telithromycin (Ketek®), or erythromycin.
In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.
In rare instances, men taking PDE5 inhibitors (oral erectile dysfunction medicines, including STENDRA) reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these medicines or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop taking PDE5 inhibitors, including STENDRA, and call a doctor right away.
Sudden decrease or loss of hearing has been rarely reported in people taking PDE5 inhibitors, including STENDRA. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to the PDE5 inhibitors or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of hearing, stop taking STENDRA and contact a doctor right away. If you have prostate problems or high blood pressure for which you take medicines called alpha blockers or other anti-hypertensives, your doctor may start you on a lower dose of STENDRA.
Drinking too much alcohol when taking STENDRA may lead to headache, dizziness, and lower blood pressure.
STENDRA in combination with other treatments for ED is not recommended.
STENDRA does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV.
The most common side effects of STENDRA are headache, flushing, runny nose and congestion.
Please see full patient prescribing information for STENDRA (50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg) tablets.
About
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, including risks and uncertainties related to potential change in our business strategy to enhance long-term stockholder value, including the evaluation of development opportunities; risks and uncertainties related to our, or our partner's, ability to successfully commercialize Qsymia; risks and uncertainties related to our ability to successfully develop or acquire a proprietary formulation of tacrolimus as a precursor to the clinical development process; risks and uncertainties related to our ability to identify, acquire and develop new product pipeline candidates; risks and uncertainties related to our ability to develop a proprietary formulation and to demonstrate through clinical testing the quality, safety, and efficacy of our current or future investigational drug candidates; risks and uncertainties related to the timing, strategy, tactics and success of the commercialization of STENDRA (avanafil) by our sublicensees; risks and uncertainties related to our ability to successfully complete on acceptable terms, and on a timely basis, avanafil partnering discussions for territories under our license with MTPC in which we do not have a commercial collaboration; risks and uncertainties related to the failure to obtain
VIVUS, INC. | ||||||||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||||
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(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: | ||||||||||||||||
Net product revenue | $ | 8,934 | $ | 11,046 | $ | 44,983 | $ | 48,501 | ||||||||
License and milestone revenue | - | 69,400 | 7,500 | 69,400 | ||||||||||||
Supply revenue | 2,343 | 765 | 10,407 | 2,291 | ||||||||||||
Royalty revenue | 664 | 594 | 2,483 | 4,066 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 11,941 | 81,805 | 65,373 | 124,258 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 3,936 | 2,186 | 17,187 | 10,602 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,204 | 1,771 | 5,263 | 5,592 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 8,681 | 13,125 | 40,130 | 52,379 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 13,821 | 17,082 | 62,580 | 68,573 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income from operations | (1,880 | ) | 64,723 | 2,793 | 55,685 | |||||||||||
Interest expense and other expense, net | 8,190 | 8,104 | 33,302 | 32,313 | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (10,070 | ) | 56,619 | (30,509 | ) | 23,372 | ||||||||||
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 5 | 56 | 2 | 70 | ||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (10,075 | ) | $ | 56,563 | $ | (30,511 | ) | $ | 23,302 | ||||||
Basic net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.54 | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | 0.22 | ||||||
Diluted net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | 0.54 | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | 0.22 | ||||||
Shares used in per share computation: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 105,941 | 104,852 | 105,741 | 104,385 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 105,941 | 105,338 | 105,741 | 104,969 |
VIVUS, INC. | ||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||
2017 | 2016* | |||||||||
ASSETS | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 66,392 | $ | 84,783 | ||||||
Available-for-sale securities | 159,943 | 184,736 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 12,187 | 9,478 | ||||||||
Inventories | 17,712 | 16,186 | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 7,178 | 8,251 | ||||||||
Total current assets | 263,412 | 303,434 | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 542 | 788 | ||||||||
Non-current assets | 1,014 | 1,554 | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | 264,968 | $ | 305,776 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY | ||||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 10,072 | $ | 4,707 | ||||||
Accrued and other liabilities | 21,475 | 15,686 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | 2,075 | 19,174 | ||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 5,147 | 8,708 | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | 38,769 | 48,275 | ||||||||
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 230,536 | 232,610 | ||||||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 4,674 | 6,449 | ||||||||
Non-current accrued and other liabilities | 327 | 257 | ||||||||
Total liabilities | 274,306 | 287,591 | ||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||
Stockholders' (deficit) equity: | ||||||||||
Common stock and additional paid-in capital | 834,835 | 831,855 | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (608 | ) | (616 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (843,565 | ) | (813,054 | ) | ||||||
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (9,338 | ) | 18,185 | |||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity | $ | 264,968 | $ | 305,776 |
* The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets have been derived from the Company's audited financial statements at that date, as adjusted. | |
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