Clovis Oncology Announces First Quarter 2022 Operating Results and Provides Update on Clinical Development Programs
Clovis Oncology reported positive results from the ATHENA study, showing Rubraca (rucaparib) significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) in first-line ovarian cancer patients. The median PFS for Rubraca was 20.2 months compared to 9.2 months for placebo in the intent-to-treat population. The company reported Q1 2022 net product revenues of $34.2 million, a decline of 10% year-over-year. R&D expenses decreased by 20% to $42.3 million. Clovis anticipates two additional Phase 3 readouts in the next 12 months and ongoing development of its targeted radiotherapy candidate, FAP-2286.
- ATHENA-MONO study shows Rubraca improves PFS: 20.2 months vs. 9.2 months for placebo.
- 2 additional Phase 3 data readouts expected within the next 12 months.
- Successful reduction in R&D expenses by 20% to $42.3 million.
- Q1 2022 net product revenues down 10% year-over-year to $34.2 million.
- Continued impact of COVID-19 on ovarian cancer diagnoses and treatments.
- Net loss of $60.2 million for Q1 2022, only slightly improved from the prior year.
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ATHENA study evaluating Rubraca® (rucaparib) monotherapy versus placebo (ATHENA-MONO) in first-line ovarian cancer maintenance treatment successfully achieved the primary endpoint of improved PFS in both populations in the primary efficacy analyses: HRD-positive and all patients randomized (ITT)
- Median PFS of 20.2 months for Rubraca vs 9.2 months for placebo in ITT population
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Late-breaker data to be presented in oral session at 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting on
Monday, June 6
- Two additional top-line Phase 3 data read-outs for Rubraca expected in next 12 months with potential to address ovarian and prostate cancer patient populations
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Initial Phase 1 clinical data for targeted radiotherapy candidate FAP-2286 to be presented in oral presentation at SNMMI 2022 Annual Meeting on
Tuesday, June 14 - Initiation of Phase 2 expansion cohorts in multiple tumor types anticipated in Q4 2022
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in Rubraca global net product revenues for Q1 2022, down$34.2M 10% vs Q1 2021 and down5% vs Q4 2021- Continued impact of COVID-19 on ovarian cancer diagnoses and treatments
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Reduction in R&D expense of
or$10.6M 20% compared to Q1 2021 -
in cash and cash equivalents and$122.2M in available funding under the ATHENA financing at$18.6M March 31, 2022
“We entered 2022 knowing that it would be the most significant year for clinical data read-outs in the Company’s history, and we are obviously pleased that the results from the ATHENA-MONO study of Rubraca, the first of those read-outs, exceeded our expectations. Importantly, we believe that the positive results from ATHENA-MONO, which will be described in full at ASCO next month, demonstrate the benefit that Rubraca can provide as an important new treatment option for women with advanced ovarian cancer in the first-line maintenance setting,” said
First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Clovis reported global net product revenues for Rubraca of
Research and development expenses totaled
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled
Clovis reported a net loss for Q1 2022 of
Clovis had
As of
Net cash used in operating activities was
Clovis Oncology Pipeline Highlights
ATHENA-MONO Successfully Achieved Primary PFS Endpoint; Data to be Presented at ASCO 2022
The monotherapy portion of the ATHENA (GOG 3020/ENGOT-ov45) trial (ATHENA-MONO) enrolled 538 women with high-grade ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The primary efficacy analysis evaluated two prospectively defined molecular sub-groups in a step-down manner: 1) HRD-positive (inclusive of BRCAm tumors), and 2) all patients randomized (intent-to-treat, or ITT) in ATHENA-MONO.
Positive top-line data from the monotherapy portion of ATHENA-MONO demonstrated Rubraca as maintenance treatment successfully achieved the primary endpoint of significantly improved investigator-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) compared with placebo.
Benefit was observed in both primary efficacy analyses of newly-diagnosed patients with advanced ovarian cancer following successful treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy.
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The rucaparib arm successfully achieved statistical significance over the placebo arm for the primary endpoint of PFS in the homologous recombination deficiency (HRD-positive) patient population with a hazard ratio of 0.47 (
95% CI: 0.31-0.72). The median PFS for these patients treated with rucaparib was 28.7 months vs 11.3 months among those who received placebo (p=0.0004).
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Rucaparib also showed statistical significance over the placebo arm for PFS for all 538 patients enrolled in the ATHENA-MONO comparison with a hazard ratio of 0.52 (
95% CI: 0.40-0.68). The median PFS for all patients enrolled in ATHENA-MONO and treated with rucaparib was 20.2 months vs 9.2 months among those who received placebo (p<0.0001).
Benefit in PFS was also seen in the exploratory subgroups of patients with BRCA mutant (BRCAm) tumors, those with BRCA wild type, HRD-positive and HRD-negative tumors, and those whose biomarker status could not be determined.
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The PFS endpoint in the exploratory subgroup of BRCAm demonstrated a hazard ratio of 0.40 (
95% CI: 0.21-0.75). The median PFS for these patients treated with rucaparib was Not Reached vs 14.7 months for those who received placebo.
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The PFS endpoint in the exploratory subgroup of BRCA wild type HRD-negative demonstrated a hazard ratio of 0.65 (
95% CI: 0.45-0.95). The median PFS for these patients treated with rucaparib was 12.1 months vs. 9.1 months for those who received placebo.
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The PFS endpoint in the exploratory subgroup of BRCA wild type HRD-positive demonstrated a hazard ratio of 0.58 (
95% CI: 0.33-1.01). The median PFS for these patients treated with rucaparib was 20.3 months vs. 9.2 months for those who received placebo.
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The PFS endpoint in the exploratory subgroup of patients whose biomarker status could not be determined demonstrated a hazard ratio of 0.39 (
95% CI: 0.20-0.78). The median PFS for these patients treated with rucaparib was 17.5 months vs. 8.9 months for those who received placebo.
The safety of Rubraca observed in ATHENA-MONO was consistent with both the current US and European labels. The most common (≥
We presently intend to submit a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the FDA and, subject to EMA discussions, a Type II variation to the EMA for a first-line maintenance treatment indication for women with advanced ovarian cancer who have responded to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy. We are engaged in discussions with FDA on the scope and timing of the submission, and we expect that the regulatory agencies will review the overall results as well as results by individual subgroups in making their assessment.
The ATHENA-MONO data have been accepted as a late-breaker abstract and will be presented in an oral session at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting on
Two Remaining Rubraca Phase 3 Study Readouts Expected in Next 12 Months
Top-line data from the ATHENA-COMBO portion of the ATHENA Phase 3 study in first-line maintenance treatment ovarian cancer setting evaluating Rubraca plus Opdivo® (nivolumab) versus Rubraca monotherapy are expected in the first quarter of 2023.
Top-line data from the TRITON3 trial, which is expected to serve as the confirmatory study for Rubraca’s approval in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) as well as a potential second-line label expansion, are now expected in the third quarter of 2022 instead of the second quarter of 2022 based on a slower than expected event count. TRITON3 is a Phase 3 study evaluating Rubraca versus physician’s choice of chemotherapy or second-line androgen deprivation therapy in patients with mCRPC with BRCA or ATM mutations with a primary endpoint of radiologic PFS.
The timing for each Phase 3 data readout is contingent upon the occurrence of the protocol-specified PFS events, and timing estimates are based on event-based projections.
LuMIERE Phase 1/2 Study of FAP-2286 Enrolling Patients with FAP-Positive Solid Tumors into Phase 1; Initial Phase 1 LuMIERE Data to be Presented in an
FAP-2286 is the first peptide-targeted radionuclide therapy (PTRT) and imaging agent targeting fibroblast activation protein (FAP) to enter clinical development and is the lead candidate in Clovis Oncology’s targeted radiotherapy (TRT) development program. The Phase 1 portion of the LuMIERE study, for which enrollment in the third dose cohort has begun, is evaluating the safety of the FAP-targeting investigational therapeutic agent and will identify the recommended Phase 2 dose and schedule of lutetium-177 labeled FAP-2286 (177Lu-FAP-2286). FAP-2286 labeled with gallium-68 (68Ga-FAP-2286) is being used as an investigational imaging agent to identify patients with FAP-positive tumors appropriate for treatment in LuMIERE. Initial Phase 1 data from LuMIERE will be presented in an oral session at the SNMMI 2022 Annual Meeting on
Beyond Clovis’ commitment to developing 177Lu-FAP-2286, the Company is also exploring an alpha-particle emitting compound, and in March, Clovis initiated a development, manufacturing, and services agreement with Evergreen Theragnostics to develop actinium-225-labeled-FAP-2286 (225Ac-FAP-2286). Under the agreement, Clovis and Evergreen intend to develop radiolabeling chemistry and analytical methods for use in potential future pre-clinical and clinical studies.
For more information about FAP-2286, TRT, or Clovis’ TRT development program, click here.
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About Rubraca (rucaparib)
Rubraca is an oral, small molecule inhibitor of PARP1, PARP2 and PARP3 being developed in multiple tumor types, including ovarian and prostate cancers, as monotherapy and in combination with other anti-cancer agents. Exploratory studies in other tumor types are also underway. Clovis holds worldwide rights for Rubraca.
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Rubraca is an unlicensed medical product outside the US and
About FAP-2286
FAP-2286 is a clinical candidate under investigation as a peptide-targeted radionuclide therapy (PTRT) and imaging agent targeting fibroblast activation protein (FAP). FAP-2286 consists of two functional elements; a targeting peptide that binds to FAP and a site that can be used to attach radioactive isotopes for imaging and therapeutic use. High FAP expression has been shown in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, salivary gland, mesothelioma, colon, bladder, sarcoma, squamous non-small cell lung, squamous head and neck cancers, and cancers of unknown primary. High FAP expression was detected in both primary and metastatic tumor samples and was independent of tumor stage or grade. Clovis holds US and global rights for FAP-2286 excluding
FAP-2286 is an unlicensed medical product.
About Targeted Radionuclide Therapy
Targeted radionuclide therapy is an emerging class of cancer therapeutics, which seeks to deliver radiation directly to the tumor while minimizing delivery of radiation to normal tissue. Targeted radionuclides are created by linking radioactive isotopes, also known as radionuclides, to targeting molecules (e.g., peptides, antibodies, small molecules) that can bind specifically to tumor cells or other cells in the tumor environment. Based on the radioactive isotope selected, the resulting agent can be used to image and/or treat certain types of cancer. Agents that can be adapted for both therapeutic and imaging use are known as “theranostics.” Clovis is developing a pipeline of novel, targeted radiotherapies for cancer treatment and imaging, including its lead candidate, FAP-2286, an investigational peptide-targeted radionuclide therapeutic (PTRT) and imaging agent, as well as three additional discovery-stage compounds.
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To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)
Clovis remains focused on its liquidity position and recognizes that it will need to raise additional capital in the near term to fund its operating plan for the next 12 months and to continue as a going concern. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis which assumes that Clovis will continue as a going concern. A more detailed discussion of Clovis’ liquidity position and management’s plans and risk related thereto will be set forth in Clovis’ Quarterly Report Form 10-Q that Clovis anticipates will be filed with the
Three Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Revenues: | ||||||||
Product revenue | $ |
34,247 |
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$ |
38,053 |
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Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Cost of sales - product |
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8,070 |
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8,268 |
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Cost of sales - intangible asset amortization |
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1,343 |
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1,343 |
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Research and development |
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42,250 |
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52,805 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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29,213 |
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29,941 |
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Other operating expenses |
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3,730 |
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3,707 |
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Total expenses |
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84,606 |
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96,064 |
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Operating loss |
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(50,359 |
) |
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(58,011 |
) |
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Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest expense |
|
(9,100 |
) |
|
(8,037 |
) |
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Foreign currency loss |
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(978 |
) |
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(546 |
) |
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Other income |
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148 |
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183 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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(9,930 |
) |
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(8,400 |
) |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(60,289 |
) |
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(66,411 |
) |
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Income tax benefit |
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120 |
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|
134 |
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Net loss | $ |
(60,169 |
) |
$ |
(66,277 |
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share | $ |
(0.44 |
) |
$ |
(0.64 |
) |
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Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares |
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138,205 |
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104,246 |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
122,241 |
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$ |
143,428 |
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Working capital |
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63,703 |
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72,873 |
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Total assets |
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451,529 |
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472,833 |
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Convertible senior notes |
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437,284 |
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436,772 |
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Common stock and additional paid-in capital |
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2,677,109 |
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2,641,841 |
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Total stockholders' deficit |
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(303,306 |
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(278,840 |
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Other Data | ||||||||
(Unaudited, in thousands) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Net cash used in operating activities | $ |
(58,495 |
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$ |
(61,890 |
) |
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Share Based Compensation Expense |
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6,632 |
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4,039 |
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RECONCILIATION OF |
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ACTIVITIES TO CASH BURN |
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(Unaudited, in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Net cash used in operating activities | $ |
(58,495 |
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$ |
(61,890 |
) |
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Adjustments: | ||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings under financing agreement |
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9,221 |
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13,802 |
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Cash burn | $ |
(49,274 |
) |
$ |
(48,088 |
) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | $ |
(62 |
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$ |
(118 |
) |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | $ |
37,857 |
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$ |
13,376 |
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To supplement our financial statements prepared in accordance with
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