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Journey Medical Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

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Journey Medical (DERM) reported Q3 2024 financial results with total revenues of $14.6 million, marking a 4% decrease from Q3 2023. The company received FDA approval for Emrosi™, a treatment for inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults, with launch expected in late Q1 or early Q2 2025. Q3 2024 showed a net loss of $2.4 million ($0.12 per share), compared to net income of $16.8 million in Q3 2023. Gross margin improved to 63.9% from 57.9% year-over-year. The company ended the quarter with $22.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Journey Medical (DERM) ha riportato i risultati finanziari del terzo trimestre del 2024, con ricavi totali di 14,6 milioni di dollari, segnando una diminuzione del 4% rispetto al terzo trimestre del 2023. L'azienda ha ricevuto l'approvazione della FDA per Emrosi™, un trattamento per le lesioni infiammatorie della rosacea negli adulti, con il lancio previsto per la fine del primo trimestre o l'inizio del secondo trimestre del 2025. Il terzo trimestre del 2024 ha mostrato una perdita netta di 2,4 milioni di dollari (0,12 dollari per azione), rispetto a un reddito netto di 16,8 milioni di dollari nel terzo trimestre del 2023. Il margine lordo è migliorato al 63,9% rispetto al 57,9% dell'anno precedente. L'azienda ha terminato il trimestre con 22,5 milioni di dollari in cassa e equivalenti di cassa.

Journey Medical (DERM) informó sobre los resultados financieros del tercer trimestre de 2024, con ingresos totales de 14.6 millones de dólares, marcando una disminución del 4% con respecto al tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía recibió la aprobación de la FDA para Emrosi™, un tratamiento para lesiones inflamatorias de rosácea en adultos, con un lanzamiento previsto para finales del primer trimestre o principios del segundo trimestre de 2025. El tercer trimestre de 2024 mostró una pérdida neta de 2.4 millones de dólares (0.12 dólares por acción), en comparación con un ingreso neto de 16.8 millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023. El margen bruto mejoró al 63.9% desde el 57.9% interanual. La compañía finalizó el trimestre con 22.5 millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes de efectivo.

Journey Medical (DERM)는 2024년 3분기 재무 결과를 보고했으며, 총 수익은 1,460만 달러로 2023년 3분기 대비 4% 감소했습니다. 회사는 성인 로사세아의 염증성 병변 치료제인 Emrosi™에 대해 FDA 승인을 받았으며, 출시가 2025년 1분기 말이나 2분기 초로 예상됩니다. 2024년 3분기는 240만 달러의 순손실(주당 0.12달러)을 기록했으며, 2023년 3분기에는 1,680만 달러의 순이익이 있었습니다. 총 마진은 전년 대비 57.9%에서 63.9%로 개선되었습니다. 회사는 분기를 마치면서 2,250만 달러의 현금 및 현금 등가물을 보유하게 되었습니다.

Journey Medical (DERM) a rapporté les résultats financiers du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des revenus totaux de 14,6 millions de dollars, marquant une diminution de 4 % par rapport au troisième trimestre 2023. L'entreprise a obtenu l'approbation de la FDA pour Emrosi™, un traitement pour les lésions inflammatoires de rosacée chez les adultes, avec un lancement prévu à la fin du premier trimestre ou au début du deuxième trimestre 2025. Le troisième trimestre 2024 a montré une perte nette de 2,4 millions de dollars (0,12 dollar par action), par rapport à un revenu net de 16,8 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. La marge brute s'est améliorée, passant de 57,9 % à 63,9 % d'une année sur l'autre. L'entreprise a terminé le trimestre avec 22,5 millions de dollars en espèces et équivalents de trésorerie.

Journey Medical (DERM) hat die Finanzergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, mit Gesamterlösen von 14,6 Millionen US-Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 4% im Vergleich zum dritten Quartal 2023 entspricht. Das Unternehmen erhielt die Genehmigung der FDA für Emrosi™, eine Behandlung für entzündliche Läsionen von Rosazea bei Erwachsenen, mit einer Markteinführung, die Ende des ersten Quartals oder Anfang des zweiten Quartals 2025 erwartet wird. Das dritte Quartal 2024 zeigte einen Nettoverlust von 2,4 Millionen US-Dollar (0,12 US-Dollar pro Aktie), verglichen mit einem Nettogewinn von 16,8 Millionen US-Dollar im dritten Quartal 2023. Die Bruttomarge verbesserte sich von 57,9% auf 63,9% im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen schloss das Quartal mit 22,5 Millionen US-Dollar in bar und liquiden Mitteln ab.

Positive
  • FDA approval of Emrosi™ for rosacea treatment
  • Qbrexza sales increased 29% year-over-year
  • Gross margin improved to 63.9% from 57.9%
  • Cost of goods sold decreased by 18%
Negative
  • Total revenues decreased 4% year-over-year to $14.6 million
  • Net loss of $2.4 million compared to net income of $16.8 million in Q3 2023
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.8 million
  • Cash position decreased from $23.9M to $22.5M quarter-over-quarter

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The Q3 results present a mixed financial picture. Total revenues of $14.6 million showed a 4% YoY decline, though Qbrexza's strong 29% growth partially offset this decrease. The improved gross margin of 63.9% (up from 57.9%) demonstrates better operational efficiency. The net loss of $2.4 million appears concerning but is mainly due to the comparison with last year's one-time $19 million licensing payment.

The FDA approval of Emrosi for rosacea treatment represents a significant commercial opportunity. With $22.5 million cash position, the company appears adequately funded for the planned Q1/Q2 2025 launch. The focus on pre-launch activities and increased marketing expenses indicates strategic investment in future growth, though it impacts current profitability.

The FDA approval of Emrosi (minocycline hydrochloride) marks a significant advancement in rosacea treatment. The extended-release formulation shows superior dermal concentration compared to doxycycline from Day 1, suggesting potentially better clinical outcomes. This pharmacokinetic advantage, combined with positive Phase 3 trial results, positions Emrosi as a potential best-in-class treatment in the oral rosacea medication market.

The rosacea treatment market represents a substantial opportunity, with millions of adult patients seeking effective solutions. Emrosi's approval could significantly impact Journey Medical's market position in dermatology, especially given the company's established sales infrastructure and experience in the space.

U.S. FDA approved Emrosi™ (Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules, 40 mg) for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults; launch expected in late Q1 or early Q2 of 2025

Total revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 were $14.6 million

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical” or “the Company”, “we”, or “our”), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on the selling and marketing of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Claude Maraoui, Journey Medical’s Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Given the recent FDA approval of Emrosi™, (Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules, 40 mg), formerly referred to as DFD-29, for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults, we are completing manufacturing activities and deploying our experienced dermatology sales force to quickly enable patient access to this unique therapeutic solution. This approval is a transformational milestone for both Journey Medical and the dermatology community, as Emrosi has the potential to become the best-in-class oral medication and standard of care to address inflammatory lesions of rosacea.”

Mr. Maraoui continued, “We also continued to commercialize our core dermatology products and experienced a solid third quarter of 2024, with $14.6 million in revenues. We look forward to continued growth with the anticipated launch of Emrosi in late first quarter or early second quarter of 2025.”

Financial Results:

  • Total net product revenues were $14.6 million for the third quarter of 2024, a 4% decrease compared to the third quarter of 2023. Qbrexza net product sales increased by $1.7 million, or 29%, from the same period in 2023, due to our focused marketing efforts and the expansion of our access and coverage platforms for the product offset by decreases in sales volume for the remainder of our products.
  • Cost of goods sold decreased by $1.1 million, or 18%, compared to the third quarter of 2023, driving a 6.0% increase in our gross product margin from 57.9% in the prior year quarter, to 63.9% for the third quarter of 2024. The gross margin increase was mainly due to inventory charges recorded in the prior year period and a decrease in product royalties from the same period in 2023.
  • Research and development costs decreased by $1.4 million compared to the prior year quarter due to lower clinical trial expenses to develop Emrosi.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $2.8 million from the same period in 2023 mainly due to increases in non-cash share-based compensation expenses and overall selling and marketing expenses, including our pre-launch expenses for Emrosi.
  • Net income for the third quarter of 2023 includes the one-time $19.0 million upfront payment received pursuant to our license agreement with Maruho Co., Ltd. Net loss for the third quarter of 2024 was $2.4 million, or $(0.12) per share basic and diluted, compared to net income of $16.8 million, or $0.91 per share basic and $0.80 per share diluted, for the third quarter of 2023.
  • Our non-GAAP results in the table below reflect Adjusted EBITDA of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share basic and diluted, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $20.8 million, or $1.13 per share basic and $0.99 per share diluted, for the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2023 includes the one-time $19.0 million upfront payment received pursuant to our license agreement with Maruho Co., Ltd. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted are non-GAAP financial measures, each of which is reconciled to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP below under “Use of Non-GAAP Measures.”
  • At September 30, 2024, the Company had $22.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to $23.9 million at June 30, 2024.

Recent Corporate Highlights:

  • In November 2024, the U.S. FDA approved Emrosi (Minocycline Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules, 40 mg) for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults.
  • In October 2024, clinical data was presented at the 44th Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference assessing the dermal and systemic pharmacokinetics of Emrosi versus oral Doxycycline 40 mg capsules (Oracea®) in healthy subjects. With its extended-release formulation, Emrosi provides higher dermal concentration than doxycycline from Day 1 onward at a similar dose, expected to translate into a clinically meaningful impact for treating patients with rosacea, and as demonstrated in Emrosi’s Phase 3 clinical trials.
  • In July 2024, Journey Medical appointed Michael C. Pearce to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pearce is an accomplished executive, with substantial strategic, business and financial experience across many industries, including healthcare. 

About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: DERM) (“Journey Medical”) is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on the selling and marketing of FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The Company currently markets seven branded and two generic products that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit www.journeymedicalcorp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. As used below and throughout this press release, the words “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” may refer to Journey Medical. Such statements include, but are not limited to, any statements relating to our growth strategy and product development programs and any other statements that are not historical facts. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “may,” “expect,” “will,” “could,” “project,” “intend,” “potential” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated include: the fact that our products and product candidates are subject to time and cost intensive regulation and clinical testing and as a result, may never be successfully developed or commercialized; a substantial portion of our sales derive from products that may become subject to third-party generic competition, the introduction of new competitor products, or an increase in market share of existing competitor products, any of which could have a significant adverse impact on our operating income; we operate in a heavily regulated industry, and we cannot predict the impact that any future legislation or administrative or executive action may have on our operations; our revenue is dependent mainly upon sales of our dermatology products and any setback relating to the sale of such products could impair our operating results; competition could limit our products’ commercial opportunity and profitability, including competition from manufacturers of generic versions of our products; the risk that our products do not achieve broad market acceptance, including by government and third-party payors; our reliance third parties for several aspects of our operations; our dependence on our ability to identify, develop, and acquire or in-license products and integrate them into our operations, at which we may be unsuccessful; the dependence of the success of our business, including our ability to finance our company and generate additional revenue, on the successful commercialization of our recently approved product, Emrosi™, and any future product candidates that we may develop, in-license or acquire; clinical drug development is very expensive, time consuming, and uncertain and our clinical trials may fail to adequately demonstrate the safety and efficacy of our current or any future product candidates; our competitors could develop and commercialize products similar or identical to ours; risks related to the protection of our intellectual property and our potential inability to maintain sufficient patent protection for our technology and products; our business and operations would suffer in the event of computer system failures, cyber-attacks, or deficiencies in our or our third parties’ cybersecurity; the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern; the effects of major public health issues, epidemics or pandemics on our product revenues and any future clinical trials; our potential need to raise additional capital; Fortress controls a voting majority of our common stock, which could be detrimental to our other shareholders; as well as other risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequent Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other filings we make with the SEC. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Company Contact:
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(781) 652-4500
ir@jmcderm.com

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JOURNEY MEDICAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
        
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 2024
 2023
ASSETS       
Current assets       
Cash and cash equivalents$22,461  $27,439 
Accounts receivable, net of reserves 10,671   15,222 
Inventory 11,788   10,206 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,242   3,588 
Total current assets 46,162   56,455 
        
Intangible assets, net 17,844   20,287 
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net 32   101 
Other assets 6   6 
Total assets $ 64,044   $76,849 
        
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY       
Current liabilities       
Accounts payable$15,339  $18,149 
Due to related party 370   195 
Accrued expenses 16,008   20,350 
Accrued interest 332   22 
Income taxes payable -   53 
Installment payments – licenses, short-term 1,250   3,000 
Operating lease liability, short-term 34   99 
Total current liabilities 33,333   41,868 
        
Term loan, long-term, net of debt discount 19,785   14,622 
Operating lease liability, long-term -   9 
Total liabilities 53,118   56,499 
        
Stockholders' equity       
Common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 14,728,904 and 13,323,952 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 1   1 
Common stock - Class A, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 1   1 
Additional paid-in capital 99,472   92,703 
Accumulated deficit (88,548)  (72,355)
Total stockholders' equity 10,926   20,350 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$64,044  $76,849 
 


JOURNEY MEDICAL CORPORATION
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
($ in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
        
 Three-Month Periods Ended Nine-Month Periods Ended
September 30, September 30,
 2024 2023 2024 2023
Revenue:
Product revenue, net$14,629 $15,279  $42,514  $44,405 
Other revenue -   19,260   -   19,519 
Total revenue 14,629   34,539   42,514   63,924 
        
Operating expenses
Cost of goods sold – product revenue 5,285  6,429   18,642   20,645 
Research and development 842  2,229   9,639   6,036 
Selling, general and administrative 11,396  8,636   30,144   34,069 
Loss on impairment of intangible assets -   -   -   3,143 
Total operating expenses 17,523  17,294   58,425  63,893 
Income (loss) from operations (2,894) 17,245  (15,911) 31 
        
Other expense (income)       
Interest income (188)  (8)  (566)  (209)
Interest expense 758   268   1,869   1,674 
Foreign exchange transaction losses 51   101   104   181 
Gain on extinguishment of debt (1,125)  -   (1,125)  - 
Total other expense (income) (504) 361  282  1,646 
Income (loss) before income taxes (2,390) 16,884  (16,193) (1,615)
        
Income tax expense -   95   -   95 
Net income (loss)$(2,390)$16,789  $(16,193)$(1,710)
        
Net income (loss) per common share:       
Basic$(0.12)$0.91  $(0.80)$(0.09)
Diluted$(0.12) $0.80  $(0.80) $(0.09)
Weighted average number of common shares:       
Basic 20,537,794   18,416,368   20,137,942   18,078,437 
Diluted 20,537,794   21,034,758   20,137,942   18,078,437 
                

Use of Non-GAAP Measures:

In addition to the GAAP financial measures as presented in our Form 10-Q that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Company has, in this press release, included certain non-GAAP measurements, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, less certain other non-cash and infrequent items not considered to be normal, recurring operating expenses, including, share-based compensation expense, amortization and impairments of acquired intangible assets, severance, short-term research and development expense and foreign exchange transaction losses. In particular, we exclude the following matters for the reasons more fully described below:

  • Share-Based Compensation Expense: We exclude share-based compensation from our adjusted financial results because share-based compensation expense, which is non-cash, fluctuates from period to period based on factors that are not within our control, such as our stock price on the dates share-based grants are issued.
  • Non-core and Short-term Research and Development Expense: We exclude research and development costs incurred in connection with Emrosi, formerly referred to as DFD-29, including the filing fee payment made to the FDA and contractual milestone payments, which was the only product in our portfolio not approved for marketing and sale during the reporting period, because we do not consider such costs to be normal, recurring operating expenses that are core to our long-term strategy. Instead, our long-term strategy is focused on the marketing and sale of our core FDA-approved dermatological products and out licensing our intellectual property and related technologies.
  • Amortization and impairments of Acquired Intangible Assets: We exclude the impact of certain amounts recorded in connection with the acquisitions of intangible assets that are either non-cash or not normal, recurring operating expenses due to their nature, variability of amounts, and lack of predictability as to occurrence and/or timing. These amounts may include non-cash items such as the amortization impairments of acquired intangible assets.

Adjusted EBITDA per share basic and Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted are determined by dividing the resulting Adjusted EBITDA by the number of shares outstanding on an actual and fully diluted basis.

Management believes the use of these non-GAAP measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company’s performance because (i) it allows for greater transparency with respect to key measures used by management in its financial and operational decision-making, (ii) it excludes the impact of non-cash or, when specified, non-recurring items that are not directly attributable to the Company’s core operating performance and that may obscure trends in the Company’s core operating performance and (iii) it is used by institutional investors and the analyst community to help analyze the Company's results. However, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA per share basic, Adjusted EBITDA per share diluted and any other non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further, non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company and the manner in which they are calculated may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures or the calculations of the same non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, including the Company’s competitors.

The table below provides a reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP measures:

JOURNEY MEDICAL CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
($ in thousands except for share and per share amounts)
 
 Three-Month Periods Ended Nine-Month Periods Ended
 September 30 September 30
 2024 2023 2024 2023
GAAP Net Loss$(2,390) $16,789 $(16,193) $(1,710)
        
EBITDA:       
Interest 570   260  1,303   1,465 
Taxes -   95  -   95 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 814   814  2,443   2,952 
EBITDA (1,006)  17,958  (12,447)  2,802 
        
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA:       
Non-Cash Components:       
Share-based compensation 1,640   558  4,720   2,077 
Gain on extinguishment of debt (1,125)  -  (1,125)  - 
Loss on impairment of intangible assets -   -  -   3,143 
Non-core & Infrequent Components:       
Short-term R&D (includes one-time DFD-29 license and milestone payments) 692   2,206  9,173   5,949 
Foreign exchange transaction losses 51   100  104   181 
Severance -   -  147   711 
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA$252  $20,822 $572  $14,863 
        
Net income (loss) & Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA per common share:       
Basic       
GAAP Net Loss$(0.12) $0.91 $(0.80) $(0.09)
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA$0.01  $1.13 $0.03  $0.82 
Diluted       
GAAP Net Loss$(0.12) $0.80 $(0.80) $(0.09)
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA$0.01  $0.99 $0.02  $0.72 
        
Weighted average number of common shares:       
GAAP - Basic 20,537,794   18,416,368  20,137,942   18,078,437 
GAAP - Diluted 20,537,794   21,034,758  20,137,942   18,078,437 
Non-GAAP - Basic 20,537,794   18,416,368  20,137,942   18,078,437 
Non-GAAP - Diluted 24,762,014   21,034,758  24,263,348   20,588,661 

FAQ

When will Journey Medical (DERM) launch Emrosi?

Journey Medical plans to launch Emrosi in late Q1 or early Q2 of 2025.

What was Journey Medical's (DERM) revenue in Q3 2024?

Journey Medical reported total revenues of $14.6 million in Q3 2024.

What was Journey Medical's (DERM) gross margin in Q3 2024?

Journey Medical's gross margin was 63.9% in Q3 2024, up from 57.9% in Q3 2023.

How much cash does Journey Medical (DERM) have as of Q3 2024?

Journey Medical had $22.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024.

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