Outlook Therapeutics® Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 and Provides Corporate Update

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Outlook Therapeutics (Nasdaq: OTLK) reported financial results for Q3 FY2024 and provided a corporate update. Key highlights include:

1. Received EU and UK Marketing Authorization for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for wet AMD treatment.

2. NORSE EIGHT clinical trial enrollment on track for Q3 CY2024 completion, with topline results expected in Q4 CY2024.

3. ONS-5010 BLA resubmission targeted for Q1 CY2025.

4. Reported net income of $44.4 million, or $1.91 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $20.7 million in the same period last year.

5. Cash and cash equivalents of $32.0 million as of June 30, 2024.

6. Commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ in EU and UK anticipated in H1 CY2025.

Positive

• Received EU and UK Marketing Authorization for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for wet AMD treatment
• NORSE EIGHT clinical trial enrollment progressing as planned
• Reported net income of $44.4 million, compared to a net loss in the same period last year
• Raised $65 million in private placements with potential for additional $107 million from warrant exercises

Negative

• Adjusted net loss of $19.2 million for Q3 FY2024
• Cash position of $32.0 million may require additional funding for future operations and commercialization

Financial Analyst

Outlook Therapeutics' Q3 FY2024 results show a significant shift from a net loss to a net income of $44.4 million, or $1.91 per basic share. However, this is largely due to non-cash items like changes in warrant and convertible note valuations. The adjusted net loss of $19.2 million gives a clearer picture of operational performance.

The company's cash position of $32 million as of June 30, 2024, bolstered by recent private placements, provides a runway for near-term operations. However, with no revenue yet, Outlook will likely need additional funding to support potential product launches in 2025.

The EU and UK approvals for LYTENAVA™ are positive developments, but the real value driver will be the US market. The ongoing NORSE EIGHT trial and planned BLA resubmission in Q1 2025 are critical milestones to watch.

Medical Research Analyst

The NORSE EIGHT trial's progress is encouraging, with 359 out of approximately 400 subjects enrolled. This non-inferiority study comparing ONS-5010 to ranibizumab is important for FDA approval. The Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the FDA provides clarity on regulatory expectations.

The primary endpoint of mean change in Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) from baseline to week 8 is a standard measure in wet AMD trials. The 8-week primary endpoint is relatively short, which could accelerate the path to potential approval if results are positive.

The EU and UK approvals for LYTENAVA™ validate the product's potential, but real-world effectiveness and market uptake remain to be seen. The ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab could offer a cost-effective alternative in the competitive wet AMD market.

Market Research Analyst

Outlook Therapeutics' strategy to potentially launch LYTENAVA™ in the EU and UK by first half of 2025 is ambitious but feasible. The partnership with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) for launch support is a smart move, leveraging established infrastructure.

The wet AMD market is highly competitive, dominated by established players like Regeneron and Novartis. LYTENAVA™, as the first approved ophthalmic bevacizumab, could carve out a niche, especially if priced competitively. However, market penetration will depend on physician adoption and reimbursement policies.

The company's openness to partnering options for EU/UK commercialization suggests a pragmatic approach to market entry. The US market remains the primary focus, with potential approval in the second half of 2025 being a major catalyst for the company's valuation.

• Received European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) Marketing Authorization for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for the treatment of wet AMD
• NORSE EIGHT current enrollment pace supports topline readout target of Q4 CY2024
• Resubmission of the ONS-5010 Biologics License Application (BLA) on track for Q1 CY2025
• Quarterly update conference call and webcast today, Wednesday, August 14^th at 8:30 AM ET

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outlook Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OTLK), a biopharmaceutical company that has achieved regulatory approval in the EU and UK for the first authorized use of an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 and provided a corporate update. As previously announced, Outlook Therapeutics will host its quarterly conference call and live audio webcast, today, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 8:30 AM ET (details below).

“This quarter we achieved two major milestones with receipt of Marketing Authorization in both the European Union and the United Kingdom. Additionally, we made significant progress with our primary focus, which remains the successful completion of enrollment in our ongoing NORSE EIGHT clinical trial. Based on our enrollment progress, we expect to report those results in the fourth calendar quarter of 2024 with the anticipated resubmission of our BLA in the first calendar quarter of 2025,” commented Russell Trenary, President and Chief Executive Officer of Outlook Therapeutics. “Meanwhile, we continue commercial preparations to launch the first, and only, ophthalmic approved bevacizumab for the treatment of wet AMD in the EU and UK, either directly or with a partner, anticipated in the first half of calendar year 2025.”

Upcoming Anticipated Milestones

• Full enrollment of NORSE EIGHT clinical trial in the US expected in Q3 CY2024;
• Topline readout of NORSE EIGHT clinical trial planned in Q4 CY2024;
• Resubmission of the ONS-5010 BLA targeted for Q1 CY2025;
• Initial commercial launches in Europe planned to commence in first half of CY2025; and
• Potential for US FDA approval of ONS-5010 in second half of CY2025.
  

ONS-5010 / LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg) Clinical and Regulatory Update

As previously announced, following Type A meetings with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Q4 CY2023 to address the ONS-5010 Complete Response Letter (CRL), the FDA informed Outlook Therapeutics that it could conduct a non-inferiority study evaluating ONS-5010 versus ranibizumab in a 12 week study of treatment naïve patients with a primary efficacy endpoint at 8 weeks (NORSE EIGHT) to support the resubmission of the ONS-5010 BLA to the FDA. In January 2024, Outlook Therapeutics received written agreement on the NORSE EIGHT trial protocol and statistical analysis plan from the FDA under a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for NORSE EIGHT. The SPA also confirms in writing that if the NORSE EIGHT trial is successful, it would satisfy the FDA’s requirement for a second adequate and well-controlled clinical trial to fully address the clinical deficiency identified in the CRL. In addition, Outlook Therapeutics has completed Type C and Type D meetings with the FDA to address the open CMC items in the CRL and expects to resolve these comments prior to the expected completion of NORSE EIGHT.

NORSE EIGHT is a randomized, controlled, parallel-group, masked, non-inferiority study of approximately 400 newly diagnosed, wet AMD subjects randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive 1.25 mg ONS-5010 or 0.5 mg ranibizumab intravitreal injections. Subjects will receive injections at Day 0 (randomization), Week 4, and Week 8 visits. The primary endpoint is mean change in BCVA from baseline to week 8. As of the date of this release, 359 subjects have been enrolled in the study. Outlook Therapeutics remains on track for NORSE EIGHT enrollment completion in Q3 CY2024, with topline results expected to be reported in Q4 CY2024. The resubmission of the ONS-5010 BLA is planned for Q1 CY2025.

In May 2024, the European Commission granted Marketing Authorization for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for the treatment of wet AMD in the EU. Additionally, in July 2024, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted Marketing Authorization for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) for the same indication in the UK.

LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is the first and only authorized ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in treating wet AMD in the EU and UK. Authorization may also be sought in other European countries, Japan, and elsewhere. Outlook Therapeutics expects its anticipated commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) in the EU and UK in the first half of calendar year 2025. As part of a multi-year planning process, Outlook Therapeutics entered a strategic collaboration with Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen) to support the commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ globally following regulatory approvals.

Cencora will provide comprehensive launch support in the EU and the UK including pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, quality management, market access support, importation, third-party logistics (3PL), distribution and field solutions. The collaboration and integrated approach is designed to support market access and efficient distribution of LYTENAVA™ to benefit all stakeholders, including retina specialists, providers and patients.

Additionally, if approved by the FDA, Outlook Therapeutics plans to commercialize ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg) directly in the US, but is also assessing partnering options for LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) in the EU and the UK and other regions outside of the US.

Financial Highlights for the Fiscal Third Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

For the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2024, Outlook Therapeutics reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $44.4 million, or $1.91 per basic share, and net loss attributable to common stockholders of $0.89 per diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $20.7 million, or $1.61 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year. For the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2024, Outlook Therapeutics also reported an adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders¹ of $19.2 million, or $0.83 per basic and diluted share, as compared to an adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders of $17.8 million, or $1.38 per basic and diluted share, for fiscal third quarter 2023.

Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2024 includes $3.4 million of warrant related expenses, $59.5 million of decrease in fair value of warrant liability and $7.6 million of decrease in fair value of convertible promissory notes. Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2023 includes $2.9 million of increase in fair value of convertible promissory notes.

In March and April 2024, Outlook Therapeutics closed its previously announced private placements of common stock and accompanying warrants. In addition to the upfront gross proceeds of $65 million, Outlook Therapeutics has the potential to receive additional gross proceeds of up to $107 million upon the full cash exercise of the warrants issued in the private placements, before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses.

As of June 30, 2024, Outlook Therapeutics had cash and cash equivalents of $32.0 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

Outlook Therapeutics management will host its quarterly conference call and live audio webcast for investors, analysts, and other interested parties on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 8:30 AM ET.

Interested participants and investors may access the conference call by dialing (877) 407-8291 (domestic) or (201) 689-8345 (international) and referencing the Outlook Therapeutics Conference Call. The live webcast will be accessible on the Events page of the Investors section of the Outlook Therapeutics website, outlooktherapeutics.com, and will be archived for 90 days.

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¹ Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders and adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock – basic and diluted are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

About ONS-5010 / LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg, bevacizumab gamma)

ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ is an ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for the treatment of wet AMD. LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is the subject of a centralized Marketing Authorization granted by the European Commission in the European Union (EU) and Marketing Authorization granted by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom (UK) for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD).

In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg) is investigational and is being evaluated in an ongoing non-inferiority study for the treatment of wet AMD.

Bevacizumab-vikg (bevacizumab gamma in the EU and UK) is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody (mAb) that selectively binds with high affinity to all isoforms of human vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and neutralizes VEGF’s biologic activity through a steric blocking of the binding of VEGF to its receptors Flt-1 (VEGFR-1) and KDR (VEGFR-2) on the surface of endothelial cells. Following intravitreal injection, the binding of bevacizumab to VEGF prevents the interaction of VEGF with its receptors on the surface of endothelial cells, reducing endothelial cell proliferation, vascular leakage, and new blood vessel formation in the retina.

About Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.

Outlook Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab-vikg; bevacizumab gamma), for the treatment of retina diseases, including wet AMD. LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) is the first ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab to receive European Commission and MHRA Marketing Authorization for the treatment of wet AMD. Outlook Therapeutics is working to initiate its commercial launch of LYTENAVA™ (bevacizumab gamma) in the EU and the UK as a treatment for wet AMD, expected in the first half of calendar 2025. In the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™ is investigational, is being evaluated in an ongoing non-inferiority study for the treatment of wet AMD, and if successful, the data may be sufficient for Outlook to resubmit a BLA application to the FDA in the United States. If approved in the United States, ONS-5010/LYTENAVA™, would be the first approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in retinal indications, including wet AMD.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Outlook Therapeutics prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to accounting requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an effort to provide investors with additional information regarding the results and to provide a meaningful period-over-period comparison of Outlook Therapeutics’ financial performance, Outlook Therapeutics sometimes uses non-U.S. GAAP financial measures (NGFM) as defined by the SEC. In this press release, Outlook Therapeutics uses “adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders,” which is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders excluding warrant related expenses (i.e., the excess of the fair value of the warrants upon issuance over the proceeds of the private placements that closed on March 18, 2024 and April 15, 2024) and changes in fair value of warrants and convertible promissory notes, as well as “adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock – basic and diluted,” which is defined as net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock – basic and diluted excluding warrant related expenses and changes in fair value of warrants and convertible promissory notes. Management uses these NGFMs because they adjust for certain non-cash items that impact financial results but not cash flows and that management believes are not related to its core business. Management uses these NGFMs to evaluate Outlook Therapeutics’ financial performance against internal budgets and targets. Management believes that these NGFMs are useful for evaluating Outlook Therapeutics’ core operating results and facilitating comparison across reporting periods. Outlook Therapeutics believes these NGFMs should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, GAAP financial measures. Outlook Therapeutics’ NGFMs may be different from the same NGFMs used by other companies. Reconciliations to the closest U.S. GAAP financial measures are provided in the tables below.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” including those relating to future events. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “target,” “will,” or “would” the negative of terms like these or other comparable terminology, and other words or terms of similar meaning. These include, among others, expectations concerning decisions of regulatory bodies and the timing thereof, expectations concerning Outlook Therapeutics’ ability to remediate or otherwise resolve deficiencies identified in the CRL issued by the FDA, including with respect to an additional clinical trial and CMC issues, expectations concerning NORSE EIGHT enrollment, the timing for completion of NORSE EIGHT and resubmission of the BLA for ONS-5010, plans for commercial launch of ONS-5010 in the UK and EU and the timing thereof, including the potential to launch with a partner, ONS-5010’s potential as the first and only European Commission, MHRA or FDA-approved ophthalmic formulation of bevacizumab for use in treating retinal diseases in the EU, UK, and United States, the expected proceeds from the full exercise of warrants issued in recent private placement transactions, expectations concerning the relationship with Cencora and the benefits and potential expansion thereof, and other statements that are not historical fact. Although Outlook Therapeutics believes that it has a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements contained herein, they are based on current expectations about future events affecting Outlook Therapeutics and are subject to risks, uncertainties and factors relating to its operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond its control. These risk factors include those risks associated with developing and commercializing pharmaceutical product candidates, risks of conducting clinical trials and risks in obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, the content and timing of decisions by regulatory bodies, the sufficiency of Outlook Therapeutics’ resources, as well as those risks detailed in Outlook Therapeutics’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on December 22, 2023, and future quarterly reports Outlook Therapeutics files with the SEC, which include uncertainty of market conditions and future impacts related to macroeconomic factors, including as a result of the ongoing overseas conflicts, high interest rates, inflation and potential future bank failures on the global business environment. These risks may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this press release. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Outlook Therapeutics does not undertake any obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities law.

Investor Inquiries:       
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Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			Three months ended June 30,								Nine months ended June 30,
				2024				2023				2024				2023
Operating expenses:
Research and development			$	11,202			$	11,101			$	29,240			$	21,509
General and administrative				8,361				7,040				19,586				19,158
				19,563				18,141		-		48,826		-		40,667
Loss from operations				(19,563	)			(18,141	)			(48,826	)			(40,667	)
Income on equity method investment				57				7				85				2
Interest income				(404	)			(395	)			(666	)			(665	)
Interest expense				—				—				3,157				2,531
Loss on extinguishment of debt				—				—				—				578
Change in fair value of promissory notes				(7,563	)			2,910				1,949				2,913
Warrant related expenses				3,392				—				37,490				—
Change in fair value of warrant liability				(59,454	)			12				(9,786	)			(37	)
Loss before income taxes				44,409				(20,675	)			(81,055	)			(45,989	)
Income tax expense				—				—				3				3
Net loss attributable to common stockholders			$	44,409			$	(20,675	)		$	(81,058	)		$	(45,992	)
Per share information:
Net income (loss) per share of common stock, basic			$	1.91			$	(1.61	)		$	(4.82	)		$	(3.73	)
Net loss per share of common stock, diluted			$	(0.89	)		$	(1.61	)		$	(4.82	)		$	(3.73	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic				23,227				12,844				16,823				12,344
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted				25,476				12,844				16,823				12,344

Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Amounts in thousands)
					June 30, 2024				September 30, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents					$	32,024			$	23,392
Total assets					$	47,092			$	32,301
Current liabilities					$	42,554			$	46,732
Total stockholders' deficit					$	(83,673	)		$	(14,438	)

	Reconciliation Between Reported Net Income (Loss) (GAAP) and Adjusted Net (Loss) (Non-GAAP), in each case
	Attributable to Common Stockholders
	(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
			Three months ended June 30,						Nine months ended June 30,
			2024			2023			2024			2023
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders, as reported (GAAP)		$	44,409		$	(20,675	)	$	(81,058	)	$	(45,992	)
Adjustments for reconciled items:
	Warrant related expenses		3,392			-			37,490			-
	Change in fair value of warrant liability		(59,454	)		12			(9,786	)		(37	)
	Change in fair value of promissory notes		(7,563	)		2,910			1,949			2,913
Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders (non-GAAP)		$	(19,216	)	$	(17,753	)	$	(51,405	)	$	(43,116	)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock - basic as reported (GAAP)		$	1.91		$	(1.61	)	$	(4.82	)	$	(3.73	)
Adjustments for reconciled items:
	Warrant related expenses		0.15			-			2.23			-
	Change in fair value of warrant liability		(2.56	)		-			(0.58	)		-
	Change in fair value of promissory notes		(0.33	)		0.23			0.12			0.24
Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock - basic (non-GAAP)		$	(0.83	)	$	(1.38	)	$	(3.05	)	$	(3.49	)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock - diluted as reported (GAAP)		$	(0.89	)	$	(1.61	)	$	(4.82	)	$	(3.73	)
Adjustments for reconciled items:
	Warrant related expenses		0.15			-			2.23			-
	Change in fair value of warrant liability		(0.06	)		-			(0.58	)		-
	Change in fair value of promissory notes		(0.03	)		0.23			0.12			0.24
Adjusted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share of common stock - diluted (non-GAAP)		$	(0.83	)	$	(1.38	)	$	(3.05	)	$	(3.49	)

      

FAQ

When does Outlook Therapeutics expect to complete enrollment for the NORSE EIGHT clinical trial?

Outlook Therapeutics expects to complete enrollment for the NORSE EIGHT clinical trial in Q3 CY2024.

What is the timeline for Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) to resubmit the ONS-5010 BLA?

Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) plans to resubmit the ONS-5010 Biologics License Application (BLA) in Q1 CY2025.

When does Outlook Therapeutics anticipate launching LYTENAVA™ in the EU and UK?

Outlook Therapeutics anticipates launching LYTENAVA™ in the EU and UK in the first half of calendar year 2025.

What was Outlook Therapeutics' (OTLK) reported net income for Q3 FY2024?

Outlook Therapeutics (OTLK) reported a net income of $44.4 million for Q3 FY2024.