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Delcath Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Provides Business Update

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Delcath Systems, Inc. increases its 2024 Treatment Site Activation Guidance to 20 sites and reports business highlights and financial results for Q4 and FY 2023. The company achieved significant milestones, including the first commercial use of HEPZATO KIT™, site activations, updated guidance, CMS approval, patient access program launch, private placement financing, and new COO appointment. Financially, Delcath had cash equivalents of $32.5 million as of December 31, 2023, with total revenue of $0.5 million for Q4 and $2.1 million for FY 2023.
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  • Delcath Systems, Inc. increases its 2024 Treatment Site Activation Guidance to 20 sites.
  • The company reports recent business highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Delcath achieved significant milestones, including the first commercial use of HEPZATO KIT™ and site activations.
  • The company updated its site activation guidance to a total of 20 active sites by the end of 2024.
  • Delcath received CMS approval for a product-specific J-code and transitional pass-through payment status for HEPZATO.
  • The company finalized its patient access program and launched websites to support the commercial launch of HEPZATO KIT.
  • Delcath raised $7.0 million in a private placement transaction with accredited investors.
  • Martha S. Rook, Ph.D., was appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
  • Independent investigators published studies on CHEMOSAT® Hepatic Delivery System and clinical studies on quality of life after melphalan hepatic perfusion.
  • Delcath had cash equivalents of $32.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
  • Total revenue for Q4 and FY 2023 was approximately $0.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
  • Research and development expenses were $4.7 million for Q4 2023 and $17.5 million for FY 2023.
  • Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $7.0 million for Q4 2023 and $22.1 million for FY 2023.
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The recent update from Delcath Systems, Inc. regarding the first commercial use of HEPZATO KIT™ for metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) and the establishment of a product-specific J-code by CMS marks a significant milestone in interventional oncology. The increased survival rate demonstrated by the CHEMOSAT® Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) compared to Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) in a retrospective comparative study indicates a potential shift in treatment paradigms. From a clinical perspective, the adoption of this technology could lead to a change in standard care practices for liver cancers, which may result in improved patient outcomes and survival rates.

Moreover, the patient access program and the corresponding websites are important for patient education and access to this innovative treatment. The successful completion of preceptorships and the planned activation of 20 treatment sites by year-end suggest an aggressive expansion strategy that could enhance patient reach. However, the long-term success of this treatment will depend on continued positive clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness analyses compared to existing treatments.

From a financial standpoint, Delcath's recent private placement raising $7.0 million, primarily from existing investors and senior management, signals confidence in the company's future prospects. The funding is critical for supporting the commercialization efforts of HEPZATO KIT™ in the U.S. market. However, the reported revenues show a slight decrease year-over-year, which may raise concerns among stakeholders regarding the current market penetration and revenue growth.

The allocation of resources towards marketing and commercial personnel, as evidenced by the increased selling, general and administrative expenses, is a strategic move to bolster the commercial launch. The company's cash reserves, bolstered by the recent financing, will be instrumental in sustaining operations. Investors should monitor the execution of the commercial strategy and the subsequent impact on revenue generation in the coming quarters.

Delcath's strategic focus on increasing treatment site activations and securing a CMS J-code for HEPZATO is a positive development for market penetration. The J-code facilitates smoother billing processes for healthcare providers, potentially accelerating adoption. The aggressive training and activation of new sites are indicative of a strong go-to-market strategy, which could lead to increased market share in the interventional oncology space. However, the market response to HEPZATO KIT™ and the competitive landscape will be key determinants of the company's performance. It will be important to track how quickly and effectively Delcath can convert site activations into tangible sales growth, as well as how the oncology community responds to the published clinical data.

Increases 2024 Treatment Site Activation Guidance to 20 Sites

QUEENSBURY, N.Y., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) ("Delcath" or the "Company"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, today reported recent business highlights and financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Recent Business Highlights
During and since the fourth quarter, Delcath:

  • Announced the first commercial use of HEPZATO KIT™ for the treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) at Moffitt Cancer Center;
  • Activated three treating sites which are fully trained to treat commercial patients with a fourth expected to be active before the end of the first quarter and an additional three sites expected to become active in the first few weeks of the second quarter of 2024;
  • Updated site activation guidance from 15 active sites to a total of 20 active sites by the end of 2024;
  • Received notification that a permanent, product-specific J-code (J9248) and transitional pass-through payment status for HEPZATO, was established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and will become effective on April 1, 2024;
  • Finalized its patient access program and launched websites relating to the HEPZATO KIT, including HEPZATOKIT.com, HEPZATOKITREMS.com, and HEPZATOKITACCESS.com, to support the commercial launch;
  • Raised $7.0 million in a private placement transaction with certain accredited investors comprised of existing investors, Delcath senior executives, and members of its Board of Directors;
  • Appointed Martha S. Rook, Ph.D as Chief Operating Officer on March 18, 2024. Ms. Rook is an experienced industry leader who brings more than 25 years of academic and industry experience in molecular biology, diagnostics development, biologics process development and combination products manufacturing; and
  • Announced publication by independent investigators of:
    • A retrospective comparative study of CHEMOSAT® Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) citing a statistically significant difference in median overall survival with 301 days for SIRT and 516 days for PHP; and
    • A clinical study entitled "Quality of Life After Melphalan Hepatic Perfusion for Uveal Melanoma" in which the authors concluded utilizing Delcath's CHEMOSAT to administer high-dose melphalan to the liver is well tolerated by patients and does not negatively affect their quality of life.

"We have made tremendous progress since the January launch of HEPZATO KIT in the US," said Gerard Michel, Delcath's Chief Executive Officer. "We have successfully secured a product specific J-Code and, with over 90 preceptorships completed by healthcare professionals across approximately 20 institutions in the US, are on track to train and activate 20 sites by year end. Furthermore, we have strengthened our balance sheet with additional investment from senior management and existing investors. I am proud of the team's success in providing access to a new treatment for patients suffering from metastatic uveal melanoma."

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Cash, cash equivalents and investment totaled $32.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Subsequent to year-end, on March 19, 2024, the company closed a $7.0 million private placement financing.  

Total revenue for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2023, was approximately $0.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively, compared to $0.6 million and $2.7 million for the same periods in the prior year, respectively, from our sales of CHEMOSAT in Europe.

Research and development expenses for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2023, were $4.7 million and $17.5 million, respectively, compared to $4.4 and $18.6 million, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. The change in research and development expenses is primarily due to a decrease in clinical trial activities and expenses related to the FDA inspection offset by an increase in personnel related expenses.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter and year-ended December 31, 2023, increased to $7.0 million and $22.1 million, respectively, compared to $3.8 million and $17.3 million, respectively for the same periods in the prior year. The increase primarily relates to activities to prepare for a commercial launch including marketing-related expenses and additional personnel in the commercial team.

About Delcath Systems, Inc., HEPZATO KIT and CHEMOSAT
Delcath Systems, Inc. is an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. The company's proprietary products, HEPZATO KIT™ (Hepzato (melphalan) for Injection/Hepatic Delivery System) and CHEMOSAT® Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) are designed to administer high-dose chemotherapy to the liver while controlling systemic exposure and associated side effects during a PHP procedure.

In the United States, HEPZATO KIT is considered a combination drug and device product and is regulated and approved for sale as a drug by the FDA. HEPZATO KIT is comprised of the chemotherapeutic drug melphalan and Delcath's proprietary Hepatic Delivery System (HDS). The HDS is used to surgically isolate the liver while simultaneously filtrating hepatic venous blood during melphalan infusion and washout. The use of the HDS results in loco-regional delivery of a relatively high melphalan dose, which can potentially induce a clinically meaningful tumor response with minimal hepatotoxicity and reduce systemic exposure. HEPZATO KIT is approved in the United States as a liver-directed treatment for adult patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) with unresectable hepatic metastases affecting less than 50% of the liver and no extrahepatic disease, or extrahepatic disease limited to the bone, lymph nodes, subcutaneous tissues, or lung that is amenable to resection or radiation. Please see the full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING for the HEPZATO KIT.

In Europe, the device-only configuration of the HDS is regulated as a Class III medical device and is approved for sale under the trade name CHEMOSAT Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan, or CHEMOSAT, where it has been used in the conduct of percutaneous hepatic perfusion procedures at major medical centers to treat a wide range of cancers of the liver.

Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, that can cause actual results to differ materially from those described. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to: the Company's commercialization plans and its ability to successfully commercialize the HEPZATO KIT; the Company's successful management of the HEPZATO KIT supply chain, including securing adequate supply of critical components necessary to manufacture and assemble the HEPZATO KIT; successful FDA inspections of the facilities of the Company and those of its third-party suppliers/manufacturers; the Company's successful implementation and management of the HEPZATO KIT Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy; the potential benefits of the HEPZATO KIT as a treatment for patients with primary and metastatic disease in the liver; the Company's ability to obtain reimbursement for the HEPZATO KIT; and the Company's ability to successfully enter into any necessary purchase and sale agreements with users of the HEPZATO KIT. For additional information about these factors, and others that may impact the Company, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. However, new risk factors and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risk factors and uncertainties. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made.

Investor Relations Contact:
Ben Shamsian
Lytham Partners
646-829-9701
shamsian@lythampartners.com

 

DELCATH SYSTEMS, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)



December 31,
2023


December 31,
2022

Assets




Current assets




Cash and cash equivalents

$           12,646


$              7,671

Restricted cash

50


4,151

Short-term investments

19,808


Accounts receivable, net

241


366

Inventories

3,322


1,998

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,091


1,969

Total current assets

37,158


16,155

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,352


1,422

Right-of-use assets

103


285

Total assets

$           38,613


$           17,862

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)




Current liabilities




Accounts payable

$              1,012


$              2,018

Accrued expenses

5,249


4,685

Lease liabilities, current

37


186

Loan payable, current

5,239


7,846

Convertible notes payable, current

4,911


Total current liabilities

16,448


14,735

Warrant Liability

5,548


Other liabilities, non-current

840


1,144

Loan payable, non-current


3,070

Convertible notes payable, non-current


4,772

Total liabilities

22,836


23,721

Commitments and contingencies




Stockholders' equity (deficit)




Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 24,819 and 11,357 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively


Common stock, $.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; 22,761,554 shares and 10,046,571 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively

228


100

Additional paid-in capital

520,576


451,608

Accumulated deficit

(505,162)


(457,484)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

135


(83)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

15,777


(5,859)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$           38,613


$           17,862

 

DELCATH SYSTEMS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)



Three months ended December 31,


Year ended December 31,


2023


2022


2023


2022

Product revenue

$                 539


$                 639


$              2,065


$                2,548

Other revenue




171

Total revenues

539


639


2,065


2,719

Cost of goods sold

(171)


(237)


(635)


(686)

Gross profit

368


402


1,430


2,033

Operating expenses:








Research and development expenses

4,709


4,431


17,502


18,583

Selling, general and administrative expenses

6,963


3,826


22,110


17,303

Total operating expenses

11,672


8,257


39,612


35,886

Operating loss

(11,304)


(7,855)


(38,182)


(33,853)

Change in fair value of warrant liability

226



(7,998)


Interest income (expense), net

15


(645)


(1,439)


(2,685)

Other income (expense)

(73)


28


(59)


30

Net loss

(11,136)


(8,472)


(47,678)


(36,508)

Other comprehensive income:








Unrealized gain (loss) on investments

157



157


Foreign currency translation adjustments

37


(19)


61


101

Total other comprehensive loss

$          (10,942)


$            (8,491)


$          (47,460)


$            (36,407)

Common share data:








Basic and diluted loss per common share

$              (0.48)


$              (0.86)


$              (2.94)


$                 (4.12)

Weighted average number of basic and diluted shares outstanding

23,088,685


9,871,669


16,229,931


8,864,615









 

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FAQ

How many sites did Delcath Systems, Inc. increase its 2024 Treatment Site Activation Guidance to?

Delcath Systems, Inc. increased its 2024 Treatment Site Activation Guidance to a total of 20 active sites by the end of 2024.

What is the cash equivalent amount for Delcath Systems, Inc. as of December 31, 2023?

Delcath Systems, Inc. had cash equivalents totaling $32.5 million as of December 31, 2023.

How much revenue did Delcath Systems, Inc. generate for the fourth quarter of 2023?

Delcath Systems, Inc. generated approximately $0.5 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023.

Who was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Delcath Systems, Inc.?

Martha S. Rook, Ph.D., was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Delcath Systems, Inc.

What kind of studies were published by independent investigators related to Delcath Systems, Inc.?

Independent investigators published studies on CHEMOSAT® Hepatic Delivery System and clinical studies on quality of life after melphalan hepatic perfusion.

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