Legend Biotech Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results and Recent Highlights
Legend Biotech (LEGN) reported Q3 2024 results with CARVYKTI® net trade sales of $286 million, showing 87.6% year-over-year and 53.2% quarter-over-quarter growth. The company initiated commercial production at its new Obelisc facility in Belgium and received multiple regulatory approvals, including China's NMPA approval for fourth-line plus multiple myeloma treatment. Financial highlights include collaboration revenue of $142.8 million, license revenue of $17.1 million, and a net loss of $125.3 million. With $1.2 billion in cash and equivalents, Legend expects financial runway into 2026, anticipating operating profit achievement.
Legend Biotech (LEGN) ha riportato i risultati del terzo trimestre 2024, con vendite nette di CARVYKTI® pari a 286 milioni di dollari, che mostrano una crescita dell'87,6% rispetto all'anno precedente e del 53,2% rispetto al trimestre precedente. L'azienda ha avviato la produzione commerciale nella sua nuova struttura Obelisc in Belgio e ha ricevuto diverse approvazioni regolatorie, inclusa l'approvazione NMPA della Cina per il trattamento del mieloma multiplo di quarto linea. I risultati finanziari evidenziano ricavi da collaborazione pari a 142,8 milioni di dollari, ricavi da licenze di 17,1 milioni di dollari e una perdita netta di 125,3 milioni di dollari. Con 1,2 miliardi di dollari in contante e equivalenti, Legend prevede una sostenibilità finanziaria fino al 2026, anticipando il conseguimento di un profitto operativo.
Legend Biotech (LEGN) reportó los resultados del tercer trimestre de 2024, con ventas netas de CARVYKTI® de 286 millones de dólares, mostrando un crecimiento del 87,6% en comparación con el año anterior y del 53,2% con respecto al trimestre anterior. La compañía inició la producción comercial en su nueva instalación Obelisc en Bélgica y recibió múltiples aprobaciones regulatorias, incluida la aprobación de la NMPA de China para el tratamiento de mieloma múltiple de cuarta línea. Los aspectos financieros destacados incluyen ingresos por colaboración de 142,8 millones de dólares, ingresos por licencias de 17,1 millones de dólares y una pérdida neta de 125,3 millones de dólares. Con 1,2 mil millones de dólares en efectivo y equivalentes, Legend espera tener un margen financiero hasta 2026, anticipando la obtención de beneficios operativos.
Legend Biotech (LEGN)는 2024년 3분기 실적을 발표했으며, CARVYKTI®의 순 매출은 2억 8,600만 달러로 전년 대비 87.6%, 전 분기 대비 53.2% 성장을 기록했습니다. 이 회사는 벨기에에 있는 새로운 오벨리스크 공장에서 상업 생산을 시작했으며, 중국 NMPA의 네 번째 라인 및 다수의 다발성 골수종 치료에 대한 승인을 포함하여 여러 규제 승인을 받았습니다. 재정 하이라이트에는 1억 4,280만 달러의 협업 수익, 1,710만 달러의 라이센스 수익, 1억 2,530만 달러의 순손실이 포함됩니다. 12억 달러의 현금 및 현금성 자산을 보유한 Legend는 2026년까지 재정적 여유가 있을 것으로 예상하며, 운영 이익을 달성할 것으로 보입니다.
Legend Biotech (LEGN) a déclaré ses résultats du troisième trimestre 2024, avec des ventes nettes de CARVYKTI® s'élevant à 286 millions de dollars, affichant une croissance de 87,6 % par rapport à l'année précédente et de 53,2 % par rapport au trimestre précédent. L'entreprise a lancé la production commerciale dans sa nouvelle installation Obelisc en Belgique et a reçu plusieurs approbations réglementaires, y compris l'approbation de la NMPA en Chine pour le traitement du myélome multiple de quatrième ligne. Les soulignements financiers comprennent des revenus de collaboration de 142,8 millions de dollars, des revenus de licences de 17,1 millions de dollars et une perte nette de 125,3 millions de dollars. Avec 1,2 milliard de dollars en liquidités et équivalents, Legend s'attend à une marge financière jusqu'en 2026, anticipant la réalisation d'un bénéfice d'exploitation.
Legend Biotech (LEGN) hat die Ergebnisse des dritten Quartals 2024 veröffentlicht, mit netto Handelsumsätzen von CARVYKTI® in Höhe von 286 Millionen Dollar, was einem Wachstum von 87,6 % im Vergleich zum Vorjahr und 53,2 % im Vergleich zum Vorquartal entspricht. Das Unternehmen hat die kommerzielle Produktion in seiner neuen Obelisc-Anlage in Belgien aufgenommen und mehrere regulatorische Genehmigungen erhalten, einschließlich der NMPA-Genehmigung Chinas für die Behandlung von Multiplen Myelom der vierten Linie. Die finanziellen Höhepunkte umfassen Umsatz aus Zusammenarbeit in Höhe von 142,8 Millionen Dollar, Lizenzumsatz von 17,1 Millionen Dollar und einen Nettoverlust von 125,3 Millionen Dollar. Mit 1,2 Milliarden Dollar in bar und liquiditätsähnlichen Mitteln erwartet Legend eine finanzielle Stabilität bis 2026 und plant, einen operativen Gewinn zu erzielen.
- CARVYKTI® sales grew 87.6% YoY to $286 million
- Collaboration revenue increased to $142.8 million from $75.9 million YoY
- Strong cash position of $1.2 billion providing runway into 2026
- Expanded market presence with launches in Switzerland and China
- New commercial production facility operational in Belgium
- Net loss increased to $125.3 million from $62.2 million YoY
- Selling and distribution expenses doubled to $44.3 million
- Other expenses increased significantly to $61.8 million due to forex losses
- Administrative expenses rose to $35.3 million from $28.1 million
Insights
The Q3 results demonstrate strong commercial momentum for LEGN. CARVYKTI sales reached
The expansion of manufacturing capacity through the new Obelisc facility and positive CARTITUDE-4 data showing
- CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) updates:
- Net trade sales of approximately
$286 million , representing operational growth of87.6% year-over-year and53.2% quarter-over-quarter - First and only cell therapy clinically shown to significantly extend overall survival versus standard therapies in multiple myeloma patients as early as second line; presented CARTITUDE-4 three-year follow-up data at the International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting
- Initiated commercial production at Obelisc facility in Ghent, Belgium
- Launched in Switzerland during the third quarter and recently received label expansion into third-line plus settings for multiple myeloma patients
- Received China’s NMPA approval for the treatment of fourth-line plus multiple myeloma
- Recently appointed Alan Bash as President of CARVYKTI®
- Net trade sales of approximately
- Announced plans for new, state-of-the-art cell therapy R&D facility in Philadelphia
- Cash and cash equivalents, and time deposits of
$1.2 billion , as of September 30, 2024, which Legend Biotech believes will provide financial runway into 2026, when Legend Biotech anticipates achieving an operating profit
SOMERSET, N.J., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Biotech Corporation (NASDAQ: LEGN) (Legend Biotech), a global leader in cell therapy, today reported its third quarter 2024 unaudited financial results and key corporate highlights.
“We are delighted with the robust sales growth in the third quarter, during which we have continued to increase commercial capacity and deliver CARVYKTI to more multiple myeloma patients around the world. The positive data from our CARTITUDE-4 study further strengthened our competitive position as CARVYKTI is now the first and only cell therapy shown to significantly extend overall survival compared to standard therapies for multiple myeloma patients as early as second line. This underscores the transformational benefits of this therapy and the importance of our efforts to expand patient access,” said Ying Huang, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Legend Biotech. “To this end, we recently initiated commercial production at our Obelisc facility in Ghent, Belgium, which is anticipated to help fulfill demand for CARVYKTI around the world. We look forward to expanding our capacity further while advancing our R&D programs as part of our long-term strategy to strengthen Legend Biotech’s position as a leader in cell therapy innovation.”
Regulatory Updates
- China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved cilta-cel for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and immunomodulatory agent.
- Swissmedic approved label expansion of CARVYKTI® for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least two prior lines of therapy, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor and an anti-CD38 antibody and are refractory to lenalidomide.
Key Business Developments
- Announced positive three-year follow-up data from the Phase 3 CARTITUDE-4 study showing that CARVYKTI® significantly extended overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy, reducing the risk of death by 45 percent versus standard therapies. These findings were presented in a late-breaking oral session at the 2024 International Myeloma Society (IMS) Annual Meeting. Legend Biotech and Janssen Biotech, Inc.* plan to share these results with US and EU regulatory agencies to support potential label updates.
- Received approval for and initiated commercial production of CARVYKTI® at the new Obelisc site in Ghent, Belgium, which is expected to help fulfill additional patient demand.
- Launched CARVYKTI® in Switzerland in the third quarter, marking the expansion into the fifth country where CARVYKTI® is commercially available.
- Announced the establishment of a new, state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, to expand Legend Biotech’s existing U.S. R&D footprint and advance its portfolio of next-generation cell therapies.
* In December 2017, Legend Biotech entered into an exclusive worldwide collaboration and license agreement with Janssen Biotech, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, to develop and commercialize cilta-cel (the “Janssen Agreement”).
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
- License Revenue: License revenue was
$17.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which was entirely contributed by the Novartis License Agreement; compared to$20.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which was entirely contributed by the achievement of milestones under the Janssen Agreement.
- Collaboration Revenue: Collaboration revenue was
$142.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to$75.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in revenue generated from sales of CARVYKTI® in connection with the Janssen Agreement.
- Collaboration Cost of Revenue: Collaboration cost of revenue was
$52.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to$43.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher net trade sales of CARVYKTI®. Collaboration Cost of Revenue is determined based on Legend Biotech’s share of the cost of sales in connection with CARVYKTI® sales under the Janssen Agreement.
- Cost of License and Other Revenue: Cost of license and other revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was
$3.0 million and consisted of costs in connection with the Novartis License Agreement. The Company did not incur any cost of license and other revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
- Other Income and Gains: Other income and gains were
$16.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to$35.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.The decrease of$19.0 million was primarily driven by the lack of unrealized foreign exchange gains in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$16.1 million of unrealized foreign exchange gains for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
- Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were
$95.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$95.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. These expenses are primarily due to research and development activities in cilta-cel, including start-up costs for clinical production in Belgium, as well as continued investment in our solid tumor programs.
- Administrative Expenses: Administrative expenses were
$35.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$28.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of administrative functions and infrastructure to increase manufacturing capacity.
- Selling and Distribution Expenses: Selling and distribution expenses were
$44.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$21.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.The increase was primarily driven by costs associated with commercial activities for cilta-cel, including the expansion of the sales force and second line indication launch.
- Other Expenses: Other expenses were
$61.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was almost entirely driven by approximately$62.8 million of unrealized foreign exchange loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024. The unrealized foreign exchange losses were primarily driven by intercompany transactions and balances between the US and non-US legal entities related to the research and development activities. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, there was no unrealized foreign exchange loss.
- Net Loss: Net loss was
$125.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of$62.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
- Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents, and time deposits were
$1.2 billion as of September 30, 2024.
Webcast/Conference Call Details:
Legend Biotech will host its quarterly earnings call and webcast today at 8:00am ET. To access the webcast, please visit this weblink.
A replay of the webcast will be available on Legend Biotech’s website at https://investors.legendbiotech.com/events-and-presentations.
About Legend Biotech
Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell, gamma-delta T cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. From our three R&D sites around the world, we apply these innovative technologies to pursue the discovery of cutting-edge therapeutics for patients worldwide.
Learn more at https://legendbiotech.com and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Legend Biotech’s strategies and objectives; statements relating to CARVYKTI®, including Legend Biotech’s expectations for CARVYKTI® and its therapeutic potential; statements relating to the potential approval of CARVYKTI® for earlier lines of therapy; statements related to Legend Biotech manufacturing expectations for CARVYKTI® and the completion of a new R&D facility in the third quarter of 2024, statements related to Legend Biotech’s ability to fund its operations into 2026; statements related to Legend Biotech’s ability to achieve operating profit; and the potential benefits of Legend Biotech’s product candidates. 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. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors. Legend Biotech’s expectations could be affected by, among other things, uncertainties involved in the development of new pharmaceutical products; unexpected clinical trial results, including as a result of additional analysis of existing clinical data or unexpected new clinical data; unexpected regulatory actions or delays, including requests for additional safety and/or efficacy data or analysis of data, or government regulation generally; unexpected delays as a result of actions undertaken, or failures to act, by our third party partners; uncertainties arising from challenges to Legend Biotech’s patent or other proprietary intellectual property protection, including the uncertainties involved in the U.S. litigation process; government, industry, and general product pricing and other political pressures; as well as the other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of Legend Biotech’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2024. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described in this press release as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Legend Biotech specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
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| LEGEND BIOTECH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
| US$’000, except share and per share data | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| REVENUE | |||||||||||||||
| License revenue | 17,096 | 20,057 | 120,123 | 35,172 | |||||||||||
| Collaboration revenue | 142,828 | 75,937 | 314,563 | 170,369 | |||||||||||
| Other revenue | 281 | 19 | 6,033 | 138 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 160,205 | 96,013 | 440,719 | 205,679 | |||||||||||
| Collaboration cost of revenue | (52,510 | ) | (43,479 | ) | (146,966 | ) | (111,764 | ) | |||||||
| Cost of license and other revenue | (2,959 | ) | — | (13,693 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Other income and gains | 16,815 | 35,838 | 49,148 | 49,812 | |||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | (95,522 | ) | (95,855 | ) | (309,112 | ) | (276,535 | ) | |||||||
| Administrative expenses | (35,300 | ) | (28,104 | ) | (102,582 | ) | (78,062 | ) | |||||||
| Selling and distribution expenses | (44,270 | ) | (21,098 | ) | (98,556 | ) | (60,481 | ) | |||||||
| Other expenses | (61,841 | ) | (134 | ) | (1,139 | ) | (231 | ) | |||||||
| Fair value loss of warrant liability | — | — | — | (85,750 | ) | ||||||||||
| Finance costs | (5,504 | ) | (5,676 | ) | (16,463 | ) | (15,974 | ) | |||||||
| LOSS BEFORE TAX | (120,886 | ) | (62,495 | ) | (198,644 | ) | (373,306 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax expense | (4,435 | ) | 288 | (4,666 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||||||
| LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | (125,321 | ) | (62,207 | ) | (203,310 | ) | (373,436 | ) | |||||||
| Attributable to: | |||||||||||||||
| Ordinary equity holders of the parent | (125,321 | ) | (62,207 | ) | (203,310 | ) | (373,436 | ) | |||||||
| LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ORDINARY EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | (0.34 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.07 | ) | |||||||
| Diluted | (0.34 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.56 | ) | (1.07 | ) | |||||||
| ORDINARY SHARES USED IN LOSS PER SHARE COMPUTATION | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 366,562,487 | 363,075,209 | 365,268,372 | 348,293,363 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 366,562,487 | 363,075,209 | 365,268,372 | 348,293,363 | |||||||||||
| LEGEND BIOTECH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | |||||||
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
| US$’000 | US$’000 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 104,031 | 108,725 | |||||
| Advance payments for property, plant and equipment | 376 | 451 | |||||
| Right-of-use assets | 99,452 | 80,502 | |||||
| Time deposits | 4,509 | 4,362 | |||||
| Intangible assets | 2,507 | 4,061 | |||||
| Collaboration prepaid leases | 172,981 | 151,216 | |||||
| Other non-current assets | 1,932 | 1,493 | |||||
| Total non-current assets | 385,788 | 350,810 | |||||
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||||
| Collaboration inventories, net | 23,548 | 19,433 | |||||
| Trade receivables | 705 | 100,041 | |||||
| Prepayments, other receivables and other assets | 112,801 | 69,251 | |||||
| Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | — | 663 | |||||
| Pledged deposits | 583 | 357 | |||||
| Time deposits | 753,123 | 30,341 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 459,277 | 1,277,713 | |||||
| Total current assets | 1,350,037 | 1,497,799 | |||||
| Total assets | 1,735,825 | 1,848,609 | |||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||
| Trade payables | 26,906 | 20,160 | |||||
| Other payables and accruals | 164,864 | 132,802 | |||||
| Government grants | 554 | 68 | |||||
| Lease liabilities | 4,342 | 3,175 | |||||
| Tax payable | 11,067 | 7,203 | |||||
| Contract liabilities | 63,161 | 53,010 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 270,894 | 216,418 | |||||
| NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||
| Collaboration interest-bearing advanced funding | 296,623 | 281,328 | |||||
| Lease liabilities long term | 45,626 | 44,169 | |||||
| Government grants | 6,548 | 7,305 | |||||
| Contract liabilities | — | 47,962 | |||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 27 | 56 | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 348,824 | 380,820 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 619,718 | 597,238 | |||||
| EQUITY | |||||||
| Share capital | 37 | 36 | |||||
| Reserves | 1,116,070 | 1,251,335 | |||||
| Total ordinary shareholders’ equity | 1,116,107 | 1,251,371 | |||||
| Total equity | 1,116,107 | 1,251,371 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 1,735,825 | 1,848,609 | |||||
| LEGEND BIOTECH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| US$’000 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| LOSS BEFORE TAX | (120,886 | ) | (62,495 | ) | (198,644 | ) | (373,306 | ) | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES | (75,822 | ) | (60,848 | ) | (61,955 | ) | (297,631 | ) | ||||||||
| CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES | 329,077 | (209,072 | ) | (762,702 | ) | (314,723 | ) | |||||||||
| CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 4,245 | 961 | 6,031 | 790,565 | ||||||||||||
| NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 257,500 | (268,959 | ) | (818,626 | ) | 178,211 | ||||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net | 524 | (784 | ) | 190 | (772 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 201,253 | 1,233,213 | 1,277,713 | 786,031 | ||||||||||||
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD | 459,277 | 963,470 | 459,277 | 963,470 | ||||||||||||
| ANALYSIS OF BALANCES OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| Cash and bank balances | 1,217,492 | 1,242,669 | 1,217,492 | 1,242,669 | ||||||||||||
| Less: Pledged deposits | 583 | 356 | 583 | 356 | ||||||||||||
| Time deposits | 757,632 | 278,843 | 757,632 | 278,843 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the statement of financial position | 459,277 | 963,470 | 459,277 | 963,470 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents as stated in the statement of cash flows | 459,277 | 963,470 | 459,277 | 963,470 | ||||||||||||
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