ADMA Biologics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

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ADMA Biologics reported a full year 2020 revenue of $42.2 million, marking a 44% increase from 2019. The company anticipates revenues of $250 million or more by 2024, driven by expanded plasma collection centers and improved product offerings. Despite revenue growth, ADMA faced a consolidated net loss of $75.7 million, an increase attributed to higher operational costs and investments in commercialization. The firm successfully expanded its plasma collection network and expects significant operational efficiencies with FDA approvals mid-year.

Positive

• Achieved full year 2020 revenues of $42.2 million, a 44% increase over 2019.
• Anticipates peak annual revenue of $250 million or greater by 2024.
• Expanded plasma collection network with plans for 10 or more centers by 2024.
• Strengthened balance sheet with year-end assets of $207.7 million.

Negative

• Consolidated net loss for 2020 increased to $75.7 million from $48.3 million in 2019.
• Increased costs of product revenue by $21.8 million due to higher sales volume.
• Operational expenses rose by $1.1 million due to additional plasma center openings.

Achieved Full Year 2020 Total Revenues of $42.2 Million, a 44% Increase Over Full Year 2019

Accelerated ADMA BioCenters Plasma Collection Network Expansion Guidance; Anticipates Having 10 or More Plasma Collection Centers in Operation by 2024

Management to Host Conference Call and Webcast Today at 4:30 p.m. ET

RAMSEY, N.J. and BOCA RATON, Fla., March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADMA Biologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADMA) (“ADMA” or the “Company”), an end-to-end commercial biopharmaceutical company dedicated to manufacturing, marketing and developing specialty plasma-derived biologics, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020 and provided an overview of recent progress and accomplishments.

“In a year full of unprecedented health and economic challenges due to the pandemic, the ADMA team’s unwavering commitment produced remarkable achievements across all our business segments,” said Adam Grossman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADMA Biologics. “Operationally, while enacting all the medically recommended COVID-19 safeguards to protect our patients, employees and customers, we successfully expanded our plasma collection center network ahead of schedule and delivered on all of our manufacturing and regulatory objectives as a part of our supply chain enhancement initiatives. We generated record revenues of $42.2 million despite COVID-19 headwinds, and because of our strong commercial execution, we confidently provided first-time peak annual revenue guidance of $250 million or greater expected to be achieved in 2024 and additionally committed to reaching profitability no later than the first quarter of 2024.”

“On the financial front, we substantially strengthened our balance sheet with year-end 2020 assets totaling $207.7 million, significantly growing inventories to a year-end balance of $81.5 million as well as increasing accounts receivable and investments in property, plant and equipment. We look forward to continuing to deliver quarter-over-quarter revenue growth and execute on our strategy during 2021, building on the momentum created by 2020’s achievements across all of our business segments,” concluded Mr. Grossman.

Select 2020 Achievements & Recent Corporate Developments:

• Executed Commercially with Significant Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth. Achieved full year 2020 total revenues of $42.2 million, compared to $29.3 million for the full year 2019, reflecting a substantial 44% increase. Achieved fourth quarter 2020 total revenues of $14.0 million, compared to $12.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, representing an approximately 16% increase. 
  
  
• Substantially Increased Inventory Levels. Grew inventories to a year-end 2020 balance of $81.5 million compared to $53.1 million at year-end 2019, which we regard as a solid basis to support our anticipated quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in 2021 and beyond. This inventory consists of raw materials, including source plasma, work-in-process and finished goods.
  
  
• Refinanced Senior Secured Term Loan. Refinanced senior secured term loan with Perceptive Advisors, which among other things, lowered the effective cost of capital, consolidated ADMA’s long-term debt and provided for a two-year extension of the interest-only period through March 2024, which we believe will allow ADMA to reach profitability prior to maturity.
  
  
• Expanded Plasma Collection Center Network. With the approval of another plasma collection facility in early February, ADMA now has seven plasma collection facilities under its corporate umbrella at various stages of development and approval, including one facility pending Biologics License Application (“BLA”) approval in the second half of this year, and two additional plasma collection centers which we intend to open and file BLAs during 2021. Accordingly, we have revised our previous guidance from building 5-10 plasma collection facilities by 2024 to our current expectation of having 10 or more plasma collection facilities in operation by 2024.
  
  
• Advanced Supply Chain Enhancement Initiatives. We remain on track to receive potential United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) approval decisions mid-year for our Intravenous Immune Globulin (“IVIG”) increased production capacity scale, as well as our in-house Vanrx aseptic fill-finish machine. Upon FDA approval, ADMA expects to realize significant operating efficiencies and improved gross margins beginning potentially as early as mid-2021, which will ultimately support durable profitability and a fully vertically integrated value chain.
  
  
• Strengthened ASCENIV’s Coverage and Patient Access. Secured a permanent J-code, to be effective April 1, 2021, which will provide for a streamlined and permanent reimbursement process in outpatient treatment settings.
  
  
• Continued Medical Community Engagement. At the recent American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Conference (“AAAAI”), ADMA presented a late-breaking abstract detailing data that underscore the exciting prospect of bridging vaccination and protective seroconversion with a targeted, plasma-derived hyperimmune anti S. pneumonia globulin to ensure protection against infection for at-risk patients in the hospital and outpatient settings. Our existing intellectual property portfolio includes issued patents on the composition of matter and methods of use for producing a standardized hyperimmune globulin targeted to the most common 23 serotypes of S. pneumoniae bacteria. We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our pipeline and future product offerings to maximize value for our shareholders.
  
  
• Received Several Industry Awards.   Our organization’s 2020 achievements were recognized in the form of several third-party accolades, including receiving the BioNJ Innovator of the Year Award, being included on the Deloitte Fast 500 List as well as in 2021 our CEO being voted a Top 10 Biotech Executive by Healthcare Technology Report.
  

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Total revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 were $14.0 million, compared to $12.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019, representing an increase of approximately $2.0 million, or approximately 16%. The revenue growth for the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to the fourth quarter of 2019, was favorably impacted by the continued commercial ramp up of our IVIG product portfolio.

Consolidated net loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2020 was $19.4 million, or $(0.20) per basic and diluted share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $10.6 million, or $(0.18) per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The $8.8 million increase in net loss compared to the prior year period was primarily attributable to increased cost of product revenue of $7.4 million; increases in selling, general and administrative expenses of $2.3 million related to employee compensation, new hires along with other costs to support the commercialization efforts for BIVIGAM® and ASCENIV™ and a $0.5 million increase in research and development expenses mainly related to increased costs associated with clinical studies. The increased net loss additionally includes $1.1 million in higher plasma center operating expenses due to the opening of additional plasma centers during 2020. Included in the net loss for the fourth quarter of 2020 were non-cash expenses of approximately $2.4 million for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash interest expense.

Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $42.2 million, compared to $29.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, representing an increase of $12.9 million, or 44%. The increase in revenues was primarily attributable to increased sales of our IVIG products portfolio offset by lower plasma collection revenues.

Consolidated net loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 was approximately $75.7 million, or $(0.88) per basic and diluted share, compared to a consolidated net loss of $48.3 million, or $(0.89) per basic and diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in net loss of approximately $27.4 million was primarily attributable to a $21.8 million increase in cost of product revenue, which reflects the increase in sales volume as well as $7.5 million of non-recurring production charges incurred for the manufacturing of BIVIGAM conformance lots at an increased plasma pool production scale in connection with our planned capacity expansion. The increase in net loss in 2020 was also attributable to increased selling, general administrative expenses of approximately $9.1 million related to the overall growth in the size and scope of the Company’s operations, including the commercialization efforts of BIVIGAM® and ASCENIV™; a $3.6 million increase in research and development expenses associated with the validation for a capacity expansion of a new filling line and increases in various clinical research activities, some of which are required by the FDA. Included in the net loss for the year ended 2020 were non-cash expenses of $8.6 million for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization and non-cash interest expense.

At December 31, 2020, ADMA had cash and cash equivalents of $55.9 million and accounts receivable of $13.2 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $26.8 million and accounts receivable of $3.5 million at December 31, 2019. ADMA’s net working capital as of December 31, 2020 was $133.8 million, compared to $71.8 million as of December 31, 2019.  

Conference Call Information

ADMA will host a conference call today, March 25, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, to discuss the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results and recent corporate updates. To access the conference call, please dial (855) 884-8773 or (615) 622-8043 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start time and refer to conference ID 5109699. A live audio webcast of the call will be available under "Events & Webcasts" in the Investor section of the Company's website, https://ir.admabiologics.com/events-webcasts.   An archived webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the event.

About BIVIGAM®

BIVIGAM (immune globulin intravenous, human – 10% liquid) is a plasma-derived, polyclonal, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). BIVIGAM was approved by the FDA in May 2019 and is indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI), including, but not limited to the following group of genetic disorders: X-linked and congenital agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome and severe combined immunodeficiency. BIVIGAM contains a broad range of antibodies similar to those found in normal human plasma. These antibodies are directed against bacteria and viruses and help to protect PI patients against serious infections. BIVIGAM is a purified, sterile, ready-to-use preparation of concentrated human Immunoglobulin antibodies.   Certain data and other information about BIVIGAM® or ADMA Biologics and its products can be found on the Company’s website at www.admabiologics.com.

About ASCENIV™

ASCENIV (immune globulin intravenous, human – slra 10% liquid) is a plasma-derived, polyclonal, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). ASCENIV was approved by the FDA on April 1, 2019 and is indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI), also known as primary immune deficiency disease (PIDD), in adults and adolescents (12 to 17 years of age). ASCENIV is manufactured using ADMA’s unique, patented plasma donor screening methodology and tailored plasma pooling design, which blends normal source plasma and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) plasma obtained from donors tested using the Company’s proprietary microneutralization assay. ASCENIV contains naturally occurring polyclonal antibodies, which are proteins that are used by the body’s immune system to neutralize microbes, such as bacteria and viruses and prevent against infection and disease. ASCENIV is protected by U.S. Patents: 9,107,906, 9,714,283 and 9,815,886.   Certain data and other information about ASCENIV™ or ADMA Biologics and its products can be found on the Company’s website at www.admabiologics.com.

About Nabi-HB®

Nabi-HB® is a hyperimmune globulin that is rich in antibodies to the Hepatitis B virus. Nabi-HB® is a purified human polyclonal antibody product collected from plasma donors who have been previously vaccinated with a Hepatitis B vaccine. Nabi-HB® is indicated for the treatment of acute exposure to blood containing Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), prenatal exposure to infants born to HBsAg-positive mothers, sexual exposure to HBsAg-positive persons and household exposure to persons with acute Hepatitis B virus infection. Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus. It is a major global health problem and can cause chronic infection and put people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. Nabi-HB® has a well-documented record of long-term safety and effectiveness since its initial market introduction. Certain data and other information about Nabi-HB® or ADMA Biologics and its products can be found on the Company’s website at www.admabiologics.com.

About ADMA BioCenters

ADMA BioCenters is an FDA licensed facility specializing in the collection of human plasma used to make special medications for the treatment and prevention of diseases. Managed by a team of experts who have decades of experience in the specialized field of plasma collection, ADMA BioCenters provides a safe, professional and pleasant donation environment. ADMA BioCenters strictly follows FDA regulations and guidance and enforces cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) in all of its facilities. For more information about ADMA BioCenters, please visit www.admabiocenters.com.

About ADMA Biologics, Inc. (ADMA)

ADMA Biologics is an end-to-end American commercial biopharmaceutical company dedicated to manufacturing, marketing and developing specialty plasma-derived biologics for the treatment of immunodeficient patients at risk for infection and others at risk for certain infectious diseases. ADMA currently manufactures and markets three United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved plasma-derived biologics for the treatment of immune deficiencies and the prevention of certain infectious diseases: BIVIGAM® (immune globulin intravenous, human) for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency (PI); ASCENIV™ (immune globulin intravenous, human – slra 10% liquid) for the treatment of PI; and NABI-HB® (hepatitis B immune globulin, human) to provide enhanced immunity against the hepatitis B virus. ADMA manufactures its immune globulin products at its FDA-licensed plasma fractionation and purification facility located in Boca Raton, Florida. Through its ADMA BioCenters subsidiary, ADMA also operates as an FDA-approved source plasma collector in the U.S., which provides a portion of its blood plasma for the manufacture of its products. ADMA’s mission is to manufacture, market and develop specialty plasma-derived, human immune globulins targeted to niche patient populations for the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases and management of immune compromised patient populations who suffer from an underlying immune deficiency, or who may be immune compromised for other medical reasons. ADMA has received U.S. Patents: 9,107,906, 9,714,283, 9,815,886, 9,969,793 and 10,259,865 related to certain aspects of its products and product candidates. For more information, please visit www.admabiologics.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about ADMA Biologics, Inc. (“we,” “our” or the “Company”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain such words as “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “forecast,” “target,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “planning,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” or, in each case, their negative, or words or expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements about ADMA’s future results of operations, including our anticipated timing for reaching profitability; the goal of building and opening new plasma collection centers by 2024; the outcome and timing of our BLA application for our new plasma centers; and our continued evaluation of opportunities to expand our pipeline and future product offerings. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this document due to a number of important factors. Current and prospective security holders are cautioned that there also can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. Except to the extent required by applicable laws or rules, ADMA does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or to announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, and the timing of certain events, to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments thereto.

COMPANY CONTACT:
Skyler Bloom
Director, Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy | 201-478-5552 | sbloom@admabio.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Sam Martin
Managing Director, Argot Partners | 212-600-1902 | sam@argotpartners.com

ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

		Three Months Ended December 31,								Year Ended December 31,
			2020				2019				2020				2019
REVENUES:
Product revenue		$	13,920,378			$	12,001,340			$	42,076,949			$	29,206,249
License revenue			35,709				35,709				142,834				142,834
Total Revenues			13,956,087				12,037,049				42,219,783				29,349,083
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of product revenue			19,111,107				11,691,603				61,291,426				39,504,238
Research and development			1,013,464				464,823				5,907,013				2,343,848
Plasma center operating expenses			1,572,607				464,131				4,170,051				2,169,629
Amortization of intangible assets			178,839				211,234				715,353				844,938
Selling, general and administrative			9,300,359				7,032,067				35,050,817				25,910,757
Total operating expenses			31,176,376				19,863,858				107,134,660				70,773,410
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS			(17,220,289	)			(7,826,809	)			(64,914,877	)			(41,424,327	)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest and other income			19,483				181,682				288,126				800,785
Interest expense			(3,109,469	)			(2,730,890	)			(11,985,066	)			(8,993,379	)
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt			991,797				-				991,797				(9,962,495	)
Gain on transfer of plasma center assets			-				-				-				11,527,421
Other expense			(89,296	)			(185,014	)			(128,528	)			(227,322	)
Other expense, net			(2,187,485	)			(2,734,222	)			(10,833,671	)			(6,854,990	)
NET LOSS		$	(19,407,774	)		$	(10,561,031	)		$	(75,748,548	)		$	(48,279,317	)
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE		$	(0.20	)		$	(0.18	)		$	(0.88	)		$	(0.89	)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic and Diluted			96,620,486				59,318,355				86,145,052				54,348,136

ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

	December 31,				December 31,
		2020				2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	55,921,152			$	26,752,135
Accounts receivable, net		13,237,290				3,469,919
Inventories		81,535,599				53,064,734
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		3,046,466				2,533,593
Total current assets		153,740,507				85,820,381
Property and equipment, net		41,593,090				31,741,317
Intangible assets, net		2,444,121				3,159,474
Goodwill		3,529,509				3,529,509
Right-to-use assets		4,259,191				1,245,029
Deposits and other assets		2,106,976				1,595,015
TOTAL ASSETS	$	207,673,394			$	127,090,725
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	11,073,708			$	9,174,591
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		8,365,143				4,481,395
Current portion of deferred revenue		142,834				142,834
Current portion of lease obligations		365,682				229,073
Total current liabilities		19,947,367				14,027,893
Senior notes payable, net of discount		92,968,866				68,291,163
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		2,118,698				2,261,532
Subordinated note payable, net of discount		-				14,908,053
Lease obligations, net of current portion		4,334,151				1,302,361
Other non-current liabilities		54,886				106,574
TOTAL LIABILITIES		119,423,968				100,897,576
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized,
no shares issued and outstanding		-				-
Common Stock - voting, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized,
104,902,888 and 59,318,355 shares issued and outstanding		10,490				5,932
Additional paid-in capital		428,704,039				290,903,772
Accumulated deficit		(340,465,103	)			(264,716,555	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		88,249,426				26,193,149
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	207,673,394			$	127,090,725

FAQ

What were ADMA's total revenues for 2020?

ADMA reported total revenues of $42.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

What is ADMA's revenue guidance for 2024?

ADMA anticipates achieving peak annual revenues of $250 million or greater by 2024.

What was ADMA's net loss in 2020?

ADMA reported a consolidated net loss of $75.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2020.

How many plasma collection centers does ADMA plan to operate by 2024?

ADMA plans to operate 10 or more plasma collection centers by 2024.

When will ADMA host a conference call to discuss financial results?

ADMA will host a conference call on March 25, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET.