Strongbridge Biopharma plc Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
Strongbridge Biopharma (SBBP) announced the submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for RECORLEV® aimed at treating endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. The company reported full-year 2020 revenue of $30.7 million for KEVEYIS®, reflecting a 41.5% increase over 2019. They forecast KEVEYIS revenue for 2021 between $34 million and $36 million. As of December 31, 2020, Strongbridge held $87.5 million in cash, sufficient to fund operations into early 2023. Despite a net loss of $45.1 million for the year, non-GAAP losses improved due to increased revenue and reduced expenses.
- Full-year 2020 KEVEYIS revenue of $30.7 million, up 41.5% from 2019.
- 2021 revenue guidance for KEVEYIS between $34 million and $36 million.
- Cash position of $87.5 million that can fund operations potentially into 2023.
- Improved non-GAAP losses due to revenue growth and decreased expenses.
- Net loss of $45.1 million for the year, although it improved from $49.5 million in 2019.
- Operating loss increased to $43.2 million for 2020 compared to $67.1 million in 2019.
~ Submitted New Drug Application (NDA) for RECORLEV® (levoketoconazole) for the Treatment of Endogenous Cushing’s Syndrome to U.S. Food & Drug Administration ~
~ KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide) Full-Year 2020 Revenue of
~ Full-Year 2021 KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide) Revenue Guidance of
~ Company Reports
~ Strongbridge to Host Conference Call Today at 8:30 a.m. ET ~
DUBLIN, Ireland and TREVOSE, Pa., March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strongbridge Biopharma plc, (Nasdaq: SBBP), a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for rare diseases with significant unmet needs, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.
“With the successes of 2020 as a backdrop, we have begun 2021 with great momentum and optimism. Based upon the two positive and statistically significant Phase 3 SONICS and LOGICS studies, Strongbridge has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for RECORLEV® (levoketoconazole) for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome,” said John H. Johnson, chief executive officer of Strongbridge Biopharma. “I am incredibly proud of our organization’s accomplishments over the last year and the team’s ability to execute against a number of strategic priorities that have set us up for long-term success. As we approach a number of transformational milestones in the year ahead, we remain focused on strengthening our organization through actively preparing for the potential approval and launch of RECORLEV, continued scientific exchange of results from the RECORLEV Phase 3 clinical program, and driving continued growth for KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide).”
Corporate & Financial Highlights
Rare Neuromuscular Franchise: KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide)
- Achieved KEVEYIS net product sales of
$8.2 million for the fourth quarter ended, December 31, 2020, and$30.7 million for the full year ended December 31, 2020, exceeding its projected$28 million to$29 million guidance range, and representing a 41.5 percent increase over 2019 revenue of$21.7 million . - Full-year 2021 revenue guidance of
$34 million to$36 million for KEVEYIS.
Rare Endocrine Franchise: RECORLEV® (levoketoconazole)
- On March 2, 2021, the Company announced it submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for RECORLEV to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; if approved, and assuming a projected 10-month review cycle, the launch of RECORLEV is anticipated in the first quarter of 2022.
- With regard to the clinical development program and medical affairs activities:
- In November, secondary endpoints results from the Phase 3 SONICS study of RECORLEV for the potential treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome were published in the journal, Pituitary.
- Interim safety and efficacy results, including new data analyses, from the Phase 3 LOGICS study have been accepted for poster presentation at the Endocrine Society’s (ENDO) 2021 annual meeting, taking place virtually from March 20-23, 2021.
Corporate and Financial Updates
- On February 16, 2021, the Company announced the promotion of Richard S. Kollender, who has served as chief operating officer of Strongbridge since September 2019, to president and chief financial officer. In this expanded role, Mr. Kollender will succeed Robert Lutz as chief financial officer and also maintain the responsibilities he held as chief operating officer. Mr. Kollender previously served on Strongbridge’s board of directors and also as chairman of the audit committee. These management changes are effective on March 3, 2021.
- Following completion in September 2020 of a
$25 million equity raise and a recent year-end borrowing of an additional$10 million under the Company’s existing debt facility, Strongbridge reports approximately$87.5 million of cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2020. - Assuming the availability and full draw-down of the remaining
$10 million from its debt facility, the Company believes it can fund operations as currently planned into, and potentially beyond, the first quarter of 2023.
Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results
The Company’s net revenues from sales of KEVEYIS increased
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
Research and development expenses were
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, basic net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders on a GAAP basis was (
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, non-GAAP basic net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was (
Year-to-Date 2020 Financial Results
The Company’s net revenues from sales of KEVEYIS increased
Selling, general and administrative expenses were
Research and development expenses were
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, basic net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders on a GAAP basis was (
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2020, non-GAAP basic net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was (
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| Select Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (unaudited) | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
| December 31 | December 31, | |||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | |||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheet Data: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 87,522 | $ | 57,032 | ||||
| Marketable securities | — | 21,072 | ||||||
| Total assets | 121,100 | 117,638 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net | 17,114 | — | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 55,495 | 45,447 | ||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 65,605 | 72,191 | ||||||
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| 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, | |||||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||
| Consolidated Statement of Operations Data: | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net product sales | $ | 8,202 | $ | 5,593 | $ | 30,670 | $ | 21,676 | ||||||||
| Royalty revenue | 24 | 13 | 61 | 36 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 8,226 | 5,606 | 30,731 | 21,712 | ||||||||||||
| Cost and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales (excluding amortization of intangible asset) | $ | 442 | $ | 986 | $ | 2,212 | $ | 3,822 | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 11,605 | 11,970 | 40,867 | 49,058 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 5,320 | 8,029 | 25,795 | 30,903 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible asset | 1,256 | 1,256 | 5,022 | 5,022 | ||||||||||||
| Total cost and expenses | 18,623 | 22,241 | 73,896 | 88,805 | ||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (10,397 | ) | (16,635 | ) | (43,165 | ) | (67,093 | ) | ||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (560 | ) | — | (1,336 | ) | — | ||||||||||
| Unrealized (loss) gain on fair value of warrants | (976 | ) | 1,307 | (814 | ) | 11,386 | ||||||||||
| Income from field services agreement | — | 7,150 | — | 12,616 | ||||||||||||
| Expense from field services agreement | — | (993 | ) | — | (6,652 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (28 | ) | 191 | 225 | 2,060 | |||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income, net | (1,564 | ) | 7,655 | (1,925 | ) | 19,410 | ||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (11,961 | ) | (8,980 | ) | (45,090 | ) | (47,683 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 15 | — | 15 | (1,768 | ) | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (11,946 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (45,075 | ) | $ | (49,451 | ) | ||||
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | — | 3 | (3 | ) | 3 | |||||||||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (11,946 | ) | $ | (8,977 | ) | $ | (45,078 | ) | $ | (49,448 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (11,946 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (45,075 | ) | $ | (49,451 | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | (11,946 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (45,075 | ) | $ | (60,837 | ) | ||||
| Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (0.91 | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.18 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (1.10 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 67,186,738 | 54,205,852 | 57,976,472 | 54,182,499 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 67,186,738 | 54,205,852 | 57,976,472 | 55,383,030 | ||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | Loss before income taxes | Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | (10,397 | ) | $ | (11,961 | ) | $ | (11,946 | ) | $ | (0.18 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible asset (a) | $ | 1,256 | $ | 1,256 | $ | 1,256 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin. (b) | $ | 1,318 | $ | 1,318 | $ | 1,318 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (b) | $ | 469 | $ | 469 | $ | 469 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on fair value of warrants (c) | - | $ | 976 | $ | 976 | |||||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense (d) | - | $ | 308 | $ | 308 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | (7,354 | ) | $ | (7,634 | ) | $ | (7,619 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | Loss before income taxes | Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | (16,635 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (8,980 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible asset (a) | $ | 1,256 | $ | 1,256 | $ | 1,256 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin. (b) | $ | 1,076 | $ | 1,076 | $ | 1,076 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (b) | $ | 450 | $ | 450 | $ | 450 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on fair value of warrants (c) | - | $ | (1,307 | ) | $ | (1,307 | ) | |||||||||
| Gain on settlement of field services agreement (e) | - | $ | (6,000 | ) | $ | (6,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | (13,853 | ) | $ | (13,505 | ) | $ | (13,505 | ) | $ | (0.25 | ) | ||||
| (a) | The effects of amortization of the intangible asset are excluded because these charges are non-cash, and we believe such exclusion facilitates investors’ ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies. |
| (b) | The effects of non-cash employee stock-based compensation are excluded because of varying available valuation methodologies and subjective assumptions. We believe this is a useful measure for investors because such exclusion facilitates comparison to peer companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
| (c) | The unrealized gain or loss on fair value of warrants are excluded due to the nature of this charge, which is non-cash and related primarily to the effect of changes in the company’s stock price at a point in time. We believe such exclusion facilitates investors’ ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies. |
| (d) | The effects of non-cash interest charges are excluded. We believe such exclusion facilitates an understanding of the effects of the debt service obligations on the Company’s liquidity and comparisons to peer group companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
| (e) | The gain on settlement of field services agreement is excluded due to the non-recurring nature of this gain. We believe such exclusion facilitates investors' ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
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| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | Loss before income taxes | Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | (43,165 | ) | $ | (45,090 | ) | $ | (45,075 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible asset (a) | $ | 5,022 | $ | 5,022 | $ | 5,022 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin. (b) | $ | 5,448 | $ | 5,448 | $ | 5,448 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (b) | $ | 1,933 | $ | 1,933 | $ | 1,933 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized loss on fair value of warrants (c) | - | $ | 814 | $ | 814 | |||||||||||
| Non-cash interest expense (d) | - | $ | 714 | $ | 714 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | (30,762 | ) | $ | (31,159 | ) | $ | (31,144 | ) | $ | (0.54 | ) | ||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | Loss before income taxes | Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders | Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | (67,093 | ) | $ | (47,683 | ) | $ | (49,451 | ) | $ | (0.91 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible asset (a) | $ | 5,022 | $ | 5,022 | $ | 5,022 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Selling, General & Admin. (b) | $ | 6,552 | $ | 6,552 | $ | 6,552 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation - Research & Development (b) | $ | 2,045 | $ | 2,045 | $ | 2,045 | ||||||||||
| Unrealized gain on fair value of warrants (c) | - | $ | (11,386 | ) | $ | (11,386 | ) | |||||||||
| Gain on settlement of field services agreement (e) | - | $ | (6,000 | ) | $ | (6,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Adjusted | $ | (53,474 | ) | $ | (51,450 | ) | $ | (53,218 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | ||||
| (a) | The effects of amortization of the intangible asset are excluded because these charges are non-cash, and we believe such exclusion facilitates investors’ ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies. |
| (b) | The effects of non-cash employee stock-based compensation are excluded because of varying available valuation methodologies and subjective assumptions. We believe this is a useful measure for investors because such exclusion facilitates comparison to peer companies who also provide similar non-GAAP disclosures and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
| (c) | The unrealized gain or loss on fair value of warrants are excluded due to the nature of this charge, which is non-cash and related primarily to the effect of changes in the company’s stock price at a point in time. We believe such exclusion facilitates investors’ ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies. |
| (d) | The effects of non-cash interest charges are excluded. We believe such exclusion facilitates an understanding of the effects of the debt service obligations on the Company’s liquidity and comparisons to peer group companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
| (e) | The gain on settlement of field services agreement is excluded due to the non-recurring nature of this gain. We believe such exclusion facilitates investors' ability to more accurately compare our operating results to those of our peer companies and is reflective of how management internally manages the business. |
Conference Call Details
Strongbridge will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the live call, dial (844) 285-7153 (domestic) or (478) 219-0180 (international) with conference ID 2452827. The conference call will also be webcast from the Company’s website at www.strongbridgebio.com under the “Investor/Webcasts and Presentations” section. A replay of the call will be made available for one week following the conference call. To hear a replay of the call, dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) with conference ID 2452827.
About Strongbridge Biopharma
Strongbridge Biopharma is a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for rare diseases with significant unmet needs. Strongbridge’s rare endocrine franchise includes RECORLEV® (levoketoconazole), a cortisol synthesis inhibitor currently being studied in Phase 3 clinical studies for the treatment of endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, and veldoreotide extended release, a preclinical next-generation somatostatin analog being investigated for the treatment of acromegaly and potential additional applications in other conditions amenable to somatostatin receptor activation. Both RECORLEV and veldoreotide have received orphan drug designation from the FDA and the European Medicines Agency. The Company’s rare neuromuscular franchise includes KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide), the first and only FDA-approved treatment for hyperkalemic, hypokalemic, and related variants of primary periodic paralysis. KEVEYIS has orphan drug exclusivity in the United States.
About KEVEYIS
KEVEYIS® (dichlorphenamide) is indicated for the treatment of primary hyperkalemic periodic paralysis, primary hypokalemic periodic paralysis, and related variants. In clinical studies, the most common side effects of KEVEYIS were a numbness or tingling, difficulty thinking and paying attention, changes in taste, and confusion. These are not all of the possible side effects that you may experience with KEVEYIS. Talk to your doctor if you have any symptoms that bother you or do not go away. You are encouraged to report side effects to Strongbridge Biopharma at 1-855-324-8912, or to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch. For additional KEVEYIS important safety information and the full prescribing information visit www.keveyis.com.
About RECORLEV
RECORLEV® (levoketoconazole) is an investigational cortisol synthesis inhibitor in development for the treatment of patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome, a rare but serious and potentially lethal endocrine disease caused by chronic elevated cortisol exposure. RECORLEV is the pure 2S,4R enantiomer of ketoconazole, a steroidogenesis inhibitor. RECORLEV has demonstrated in two successful Phase 3 studies to significantly suppress serum cortisol and has the potential to be a next-generation cortisol inhibitor.
The Phase 3 program for RECORLEV includes SONICS and LOGICS: two multinational studies designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of RECORLEV when used to treat endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. The SONICS study met its primary and secondary endpoints, demonstrating a statistically significant normalization rate of urinary free cortisol at six months. The LOGICS study, which met its primary endpoint, is a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized-withdrawal study of RECORLEV that is designed to supplement the long-term efficacy and safety information supplied by SONICS. The ongoing long-term open label OPTICS study will gather further useful information related to the long-term use of RECORLEV.
RECORLEV has received orphan drug designation from the FDA and the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of endogenous Cushing's syndrome.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “target,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, are forward-looking statements, including statements related to 2021 KEVEYIS revenue guidance, expected cash balances and cash runway, potential advantages of RECORLEV, the anticipated timing for the review of the NDA for RECORLEV and the potential launch of RECORLEV (if approved), Strongbridge’s strategy, plans, outcomes of product development efforts and objectives of management for future operations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such statement, including risks and uncertainties associated with clinical development and the regulatory approval process, the reproducibility of any reported results showing the benefits of RECORLEV, the adoption of RECORLEV by physicians, if approved, as treatment for any disease and the emergence of unexpected adverse events following regulatory approval and use of the product by patients. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to Strongbridge and its business can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Strongbridge’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as its other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections and are not guarantees of future performance or development and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Strongbridge Biopharma does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law.
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