Xeris Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Recent Highlights
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: XERS) announced its Q2 financial results for 2021, showcasing a 32% increase in Gvoke net sales, totaling $8.8 million. The company reported a net loss of $27.5 million, improving from a loss of $24.1 million in Q2 2020. The proposed acquisition of Strongbridge Biopharma is anticipated to close in Q4 2021, with a cash position of $116 million. Gvoke's prescription volume surged, reaching over 21,000, and a partnership with Tetris Pharma aims to commercialize Ogluo in Europe, potentially adding up to $71 million in future payments.
- Gvoke prescriptions grew by 272% year-over-year, reaching over 21,000.
- Net sales of Gvoke increased by 32% in Q2 2021, amounting to $8.8 million.
- Partnership with Tetris Pharma could yield $71 million in payments tied to Ogluo commercialization.
- Cash position at $116 million enhances financial stability.
- Net loss of $27.5 million, though improved from $24.1 million in Q2 2020.
- SG&A expenses rose to $25.9 million, largely due to acquisition-related costs.
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: XERS), a specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging its novel formulation technology platforms to develop and commercialize ready-to-use injectable drug formulations, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2021, and recent highlights.
“The second quarter was extremely busy and very successful, highlighted by the proposed acquisition of Strongbridge Biopharma. We continued to see strong demand for Gvoke, driven by HypoPen sales, as evidenced by impressive increases from the first quarter in prescription volume, unit sales to wholesalers, and net sales of
Mr. Edick continued, “Our near-term focus continues to be on driving Gvoke during this important back-to-school season, closing the Strongbridge transaction and integrating the organization and its products, anticipating a potential approval and launch of Recorlev, and re-prioritizing the pipeline as we position the company for long-term product development and commercial success.”
Second Quarter 2021 Highlights and Recent Events
Marketed and Approved Products
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In the second quarter, Gvoke prescriptions topped 21,000 for the first time, growing more than
32% from the prior quarter and272% compared to the same period in 2020. Gvoke’s NRx share of the retail glucagon market grew to approximately16% during the second quarter. - Xeris recently received approval of a Prior Approval Supplement to extend the shelf life of Gvoke 1mg from 24 months to 30 months from date of manufacture.
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In July, Xeris announced it entered into an exclusive agreement with Tetris Pharma to commercialize Ogluo® in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the agreements, over the next several years Xeris will receive up to
$71 million in payments tied to the first commercial sale and other time-, launch- and sales-related milestones and collect a royalty on net sales. It is anticipated that Ogluo will be available in the United Kingdom in the fourth quarter of 2021 and launched subsequently in additional countries.
Ready-to-use Glucagon Programs
- Xeris received additional written feedback from the FDA on its micro dose development program in Exercise-Induced Hypoglycemia (EIH) requiring a very extensive clinical program to advance EIH. Due to the design and scope that the FDA is requiring, Xeris will not move forward with a Phase 3 study at this time. Based on FDA feedback, however, Xeris anticipates initiating a Phase 2 study in the first quarter of 2022 to examine the efficacy and safety of long-term use of RTU glucagon in a broader range of T1D and T2D patients that exercise at least twice per week.
- Following feedback from the FDA at a Type C meeting in July on its mini-dose development program in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia (PBH), Xeris has determined it will not advance this program due to the complexity and cost of a Phase 3 study design as proposed by the FDA.
Other Pipeline Programs
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With the intensified focus on the commercial business, especially with the anticipated closing of the Strongbridge acquisition, the Company is re-prioritizing its pipeline and will discontinue any early-stage development programs that were designed for out-license and focus development efforts solely on products for its own potential commercialization. In particular:
‒ Xeris will continue to advance two undisclosed programs in endocrinology and gastroenterology.
‒ Xeris will continue to partner and/or license its unique technologies with companies for whom its formulation science may create a competitive advantage, with three current programs that continue to advance in proof of concept.
‒ Xeris continues to seek a development and commercialization partner to advance its XeriSol pramlintide-insulin co-formulation program but will otherwise discontinue any further internal development.
‒ Xeris also continues to seek a partner to further develop and commercialize its XeriSol diazepam program but will otherwise discontinue any further internal development.
Corporate Highlights
- In May, Xeris announced a definitive agreement to acquire Strongbridge Biopharma plc in a stock and CVR transaction. A special meeting of stockholders is scheduled for September 14, 2021 for Xeris stockholders of record as of July 21, 2021. The transaction is anticipated to close early in the fourth quarter.
- In May, the Company amended its existing loan agreement with Oxford Finance and Silicon Valley Bank to extend the interest-only period up to 12 months upon achievement of certain revenue targets, which we currently expect to achieve.
- In July, Xeris announced that Barry Deutsch has decided to step down as CFO and his planned successor, Steven Pieper, was promoted to the role. Mr. Deutsch will remain with the Company through the close of the Strongbridge acquisition to ensure a smooth transition.
Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2021 Financial Highlights
Net sales: Net sales for Gvoke HypoPen® and Gvoke pre-filled syringe (PFS) for the three- and six-month periods ending June 30, 2021 were
Cost of goods sold: Cost of goods sold were
Research and development (R&D) expenses: R&D expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were
R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses: SG&A expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were
SG&A expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were
Net loss: For the three months ended June 30, 2021, Xeris reported a net loss of
Cash position: As of June 30, 2021, Xeris reported total cash, cash equivalents, and investments of
Conference Call and Webcast Details
Xeris Pharmaceuticals will host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To register for this conference call, please use this link: https://www.incommglobalevents.com/registration/q4inc/8310/xeris-pharmaceuticals-second-quarter-financial-results/. After registering, a confirmation email will be sent, including dial-in details and a unique code for entry. The Company recommends registering a minimum of ten minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay will be available until Thursday, August 19, 2021, at (929) 458-6194 (US), 0204 525 0658 (UK) or +44 204 525 0658 (all other locations) Access Code: 743899.
About Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Xeris (Nasdaq: XERS) is a specialty pharmaceutical company delivering innovative solutions to simplify the experience of administering important therapies that people rely on every day around the world.
With a novel technology platform that enables ready-to-use, room-temperature stable formulations of injectable, the company is advancing a portfolio of solutions in various therapeutic categories, including its first commercial product, Gvoke® in the U.S. Its proprietary XeriSol™ and XeriJect™ formulation technologies have the potential to offer distinct advantages over conventional product formulations, including eliminating the need for reconstitution, enabling long-term, room-temperature stability, significantly reducing injection volume, and eliminating the requirement for intravenous (IV) infusion. With Xeris’ technology, new product formulations are designed to be easier to use by patients, caregivers, and health practitioners and help reduce costs for payers and the healthcare system.
Xeris is headquartered in Chicago, IL. For more information, visit www.xerispharma.com, or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc., including statements regarding the market and therapeutic potential of its products and product candidates, expectations regarding clinical data or results from planned clinical trials, the timing or likelihood of regulatory approval and commercialization of its product candidates, the timing and likelihood of the consummation of the Strongbridge Biopharma acquisition, the timing or likelihood of expansion into additional markets, the timing or likelihood of identifying potential development and commercialization partnerships, the potential utility of its formulation platforms and other statements containing the words "will," "would," "continue," and similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including, without limitation, the impact of COVID-19 on its business operations, its reliance on third-party suppliers for Gvoke® and Ogluo®, the regulatory approval of its product candidates, its ability to market and sell its products, if approved, and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Xeris’ subsequent filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Xeris expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The Company intends to use the investor relations portion of its website as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
No Profit Forecast/Asset Valuations
No statement in this communication is intended to constitute a profit forecast for any period, nor should any statements be interpreted to mean that earnings or earnings per share will necessarily be greater or lesser than those for the relevant preceding financial periods for Strongbridge Biopharma plc ("Strongbridge"), Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc ("Xeris") or Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (being the entity under which Xeris and Strongbridge will be combined), as appropriate.
No statement in this communication constitutes an asset valuation.
Responsibility Statement Required by the Irish Takeover Rules
The Xeris directors accept responsibility for the information contained in this communication. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the Xeris directors (who have taken all reasonable care to ensure that such is the case) the information contained in this communication is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely to affect the import of such information.
Dealing Disclosure Requirements
Under the provisions of Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Rules, if any person is, or becomes, ‘interested’ (directly or indirectly) in
Under the provisions of Rule 8.1 of the Irish Takeover Rules, all ‘dealings’ in ‘relevant securities’ of Strongbridge by Xeris or ‘relevant securities’ of Xeris by Strongbridge, or by any party acting in concert with either of them, must also be disclosed by no later than 12 noon (New York time) on the ‘business’ day following the date of the relevant transaction.
A disclosure table, giving details of the companies in whose ‘relevant securities’ ‘dealings’ should be disclosed, can be found on the Irish Takeover Panel’s website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie.
‘Interests in securities’ arise, in summary, when a person has long economic exposure, whether conditional or absolute, to changes in the price of securities. In particular, a person will be treated as having an ‘interest’ by virtue of the ownership or control of securities, or by virtue of any option in respect of, or derivative referenced to, securities.
Terms in single quotation marks are defined in the Irish Takeover Rules, which can also be found on the Irish Takeover Panel’s website. If you are in any doubt as to whether or not you are required to disclose a dealing under Rule 8, please consult the Irish Takeover Panel’s website at www.irishtakeoverpanel.ie or contact the Irish Takeover Panel on telephone number +353 1 678 9020.
XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except share and per share data; unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended June 30, |
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Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
8,835 |
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$ |
1,986 |
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$ |
16,886 |
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$ |
3,662 |
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Grant and other income |
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71 |
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|
41 |
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|
215 |
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153 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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3,383 |
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1,299 |
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5,209 |
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3,089 |
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Gross profit |
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5,523 |
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728 |
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11,892 |
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|
726 |
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Operating expenses: |
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|
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|
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Research and development |
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5,383 |
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5,289 |
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9,415 |
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11,935 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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25,927 |
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17,644 |
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45,004 |
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39,250 |
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Total operating expenses |
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31,310 |
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22,933 |
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54,419 |
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51,185 |
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Loss from operations |
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(25,787 |
) |
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(22,205 |
) |
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(42,527 |
) |
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(50,459 |
) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest and other income |
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77 |
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277 |
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177 |
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|
711 |
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Interest expense |
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(1,795 |
) |
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(2,242 |
) |
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(3,586 |
) |
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(3,741 |
) |
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Change in fair value of warrants |
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(10 |
) |
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(39 |
) |
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10 |
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96 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(1,728 |
) |
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(2,004 |
) |
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(3,399 |
) |
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(2,934 |
) |
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Net loss before benefit from income taxes |
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(27,515 |
) |
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(24,209 |
) |
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(45,926 |
) |
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(53,393 |
) |
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Benefit from income taxes |
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— |
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110 |
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— |
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110 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(27,515 |
) |
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$ |
(24,099 |
) |
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$ |
(45,926 |
) |
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$ |
(53,283 |
) |
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.41 |
) |
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$ |
(0.63 |
) |
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$ |
(0.72 |
) |
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$ |
(1.51 |
) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
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66,367,125 |
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37,973,123 |
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63,820,321 |
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35,381,720 |
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XERIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) |
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June 30, 2021 |
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December 31, 2020 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
63,599 |
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$ |
37,598 |
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Short-term investments |
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52,381 |
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96,190 |
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Trade accounts receivable, net |
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12,295 |
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6,875 |
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Inventory |
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12,299 |
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8,353 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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4,014 |
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3,196 |
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Total current assets |
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144,588 |
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152,212 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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6,697 |
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6,707 |
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Other assets |
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211 |
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|
232 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
151,496 |
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$ |
159,151 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
5,185 |
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$ |
3,117 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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19,965 |
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15,895 |
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Accrued trade discounts and rebates |
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6,799 |
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|
5,984 |
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Accrued returns reserve |
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3,301 |
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|
2,889 |
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Other current liabilities |
|
214 |
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|
322 |
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Total current liabilities |
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35,464 |
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28,207 |
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Long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs |
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87,478 |
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87,021 |
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Deferred rent |
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6,769 |
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6,629 |
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Other liabilities |
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1,897 |
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|
3,533 |
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Total liabilities |
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131,608 |
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|
125,390 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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19,888 |
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|
33,761 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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$ |
151,496 |
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|
$ |
159,151 |
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