Category: Biotech

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Vanda) (VNDA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Key Highlights:

  • On July 29, 2013 Vanda announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted the filing of and granted priority review classification to Vanda's New Drug Application (NDA) for tasimelteon, a circadian regulator for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder (Non-24) in the totally blind.
  • The FDA has scheduled a Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting on November 14, 2013, for the review of Vanda's NDA for tasimelteon, proposed trade name HETLIOZ, for the treatment of Non-24.
  • The FDA determined the action target date under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA-V) for tasimelteon to be January 31, 2014. 
  • On August 7, 2013 Vanda completed the public offering of 4.68 million shares of common stock resulting in net proceeds of $48.6 million. 
  • Vanda recorded third quarter 2013 revenue of $8.7 million including royalties of $2.0 million.  Fanapt® prescriptions, as reported by IMS, were approximately 43,600 for the third quarter of 2013.  This represents a 13% increase over third quarter 2012 prescriptions and a 5% increase over second quarter 2013 prescriptions.

THIRD QUARTER 2013 REPORTED RESULTS

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $8.7 million, compared to $8.3 million for the same period in 2012.  Third quarter 2013 revenues included $2.0 million in Fanapt® royalties received from Novartis as compared to royalties of $1.5 million for the third quarter of 2012.

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $14.1 million, compared to $13.7 million for the third quarter of 2012.  Third quarter 2013 research and development expenses of $8.0 million includes $3.5 million in milestones associated with the FDA acceptance of the tasimelteon filing.  The primary driver of the lower research and development expenses in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to $10.2 million in the third quarter of 2012 was the completion of the tasimelteon Non-24 and Major Depressive Disorder efficacy studies.  General and administrative expenses of $5.7 million for the third quarter of 2013 were $2.6 million higher than the third quarter of 2012 and reflect the increased commercial activity in preparation for a potential tasimelteon commercial launch in the United States.

Vanda recorded a net loss of $5.4 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to a net loss of $5.3 million for the same period in 2012.  Diluted net loss per share for the third quarter of 2013 was $0.17, compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.19 for the third quarter of 2012.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities (Cash) increased by $38.5 million to $142.2 million as of September 30, 2013, primarily as a result of the sale of common stock in Vanda's public offering in August 2013.  

Year to Date September 30, 2013 Key Financial Figures1

         
               
 

Nine Months Ended

       
 

September 30

 

September 30

       

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

 

2012

 

  Change ($)

 

Change (%)

               

Total revenues

$         25,096

 

$         24,807

 

$             289

 

1%

Research & development  expenses

21,968

 

34,829

 

(12,861)

 

(37%)

General & administrative expenses

14,743

 

10,657

 

4,086

 

38%

Non-cash stock-based compensation2

3,321

 

3,171

 

150

 

5%

Net loss

(12,632)

 

(21,295)

 

8,663

 

41%

               

Diluted net loss per share

$            (0.43)

 

$            (0.75)

 

$            0.32

 

43%

               
               
               

 Third Quarter 2013 Key Financial Figures1

         
               
 

Three Months Ended

       
 

September 30

 

June 30

       

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

 

2013

 

  Change ($)

 

Change (%)

               

Total revenues

$           8,709

 

$           8,319

 

$             390

 

5%

Research & development  expenses

8,026

 

5,982

 

2,044

 

34%

General & administrative expenses

5,711

 

5,074

 

637

 

13%

Non-cash stock-based compensation2

1,539

 

830

 

709

 

85%

Net loss

(5,380)

 

(3,079)

 

(2,301)

 

(75%)

               

Diluted net loss per share

$            (0.17)

 

$            (0.11)

 

$          (0.06)

 

(55%)

               
               

Select Cash Flow Data1

             
 

Nine Months Ended

       
 

September 30

 

September 30

       

($ in thousands)

2013

 

2012

       

Net cash provided by (used in)

             

Operating activities

$ (27,439)

 

$ (31,068)

       

Investing activities

31,421

 

47,660

       

Financing activities

49,418

 

-

       
               
               

 Select Balance Sheet Data1

         
               
 

September 30

 

June 30

 

September 30

   

($ in thousands)

2013

 

2013

 

2012

   
               

Total cash and marketable securities

$       142,172

 

$       103,633

 

$      134,404

   
               

(1) Unaudited

         

(2) Non-cash stock-based compensation is allocated to both Research & development and General & administrative expenses

               

 

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

On July 29, 2013, Vanda announced that the FDA accepted the filing of and granted a priority review classification to Vanda's NDA for tasimelteon, a circadian regulator for the treatment of Non-24 in the totally blind.  Currently, there is no approved treatment for Non-24 and tasimelteon has the potential to address this unmet medical need.  The FDA has scheduled a Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting on November 14, 2013, for the review of Vanda's NDA for tasimelteon, proposed trade name HETLIOZ, for the treatment of Non-24.  The FDA determined the action target date under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA-V) for tasimelteon to be January 31, 2014. 

Vanda recorded third quarter 2013 revenue of $8.7 million including $6.7 million in licensing revenue related to the amortization of the upfront payment received from Novartis for U.S. and Canadian commercial rights to Fanapt® and Fanapt® royalties of $2.0 million.  Fanapt® prescriptions, as reported by IMS, were approximately 43,600 for the third quarter of 2013.  This represents a 13% increase over third quarter 2012 prescriptions and a 5% increase versus second quarter 2013 prescriptions.  

2013 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

2013 expenses are expected to reflect lower research and development spending as compared to 2012 and an increase in commercial spending.  Reflecting the recent public offering and year to date expenditures, Vanda now expects that it will end the year with between $130.0 and $135.0 million in Cash.  Total 2013 operating expenses are expected to be between $50.0 and $55.0 million and decrease in Cash, excluding the impact of the recent public offering, is expected to be between $35.0 and $40.0 million.

CONFERENCE CALL

Vanda has scheduled a conference call for today, Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 10:00 AM ET.  During the call, Vanda's management will discuss the third quarter 2013 financial results and other corporate activities.  Investors can call 1-888-895-5271 (domestic) and 1-847-619-6547 (international) and use passcode 35919679.  A replay of the call will be available beginning Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM ET and will be accessible until Thursday, November 14, 2013, at 5:00 PM ET.  The replay call-in number is 1-888-843-7419 for domestic callers and 1-630-652-3042 for international callers.  The access number is 35919679.

The conference call will be broadcast simultaneously on Vanda's website, www.vandapharma.com.  Investors should click on the Investor Relations tab and are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download, and install any necessary software or presentations.  The call will also be archived on Vanda's website for a period of 30 days.

ABOUT VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.:

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders.  For more on Vanda, please visit www.vandapharma.com.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Various statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" under the securities laws. Words such as, but not limited to, "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," "target," "goal," "likely," "will," "would," and "could," or the negative of these terms and similar expressions or words, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations that involve risks, changes in circumstances, assumptions and uncertainties.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the company's forward-looking statements include, among others: Vanda's failure to obtain, or any delay in obtaining, regulatory approval for tasimelteon for the treatment of Non-24-Hour Disorder or to comply with ongoing regulatory requirements; the costs and effects of current or potential litigation and other factors that are described in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Vanda's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 which is on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and Vanda's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 to be filed with the SEC.  In addition to the risks described above and in Vanda's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, other unknown or unpredictable factors also could affect Vanda's results.  There can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by Vanda will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Vanda.  Therefore, no assurance can be given that the outcomes stated in such forward-looking statements and estimates will be achieved.

All written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to Vanda or any person acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to herein.  Vanda cautions investors not to rely too heavily on the forward-looking statements Vanda makes or that are made on its behalf.  The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and Vanda undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

                       
                       

VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

                       
 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

         

September 30

 

September 30

 

September 30

 

September 30

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)

2013

 

2012

 

2013

 

2012

                             

Revenues:

                       
 

Licensing agreement

$

6,753

 

$

6,753

 

$

20,037

 

$

20,037

 

Royalty revenue

   

1,956

   

1,535

   

5,059

   

4,770

   

Total revenues

 

8,709

   

8,288

   

25,096

   

24,807

                           

Operating expenses:

                     
 

Research and development

 

8,026

   

10,159

   

21,968

   

34,829

 

General and administrative

 

5,711

   

3,147

   

14,743

   

10,657

 

Intangible asset amortization

 

377

   

377

   

1,118

   

1,118

   

Total operating expenses

 

14,114

   

13,683

   

37,829

   

46,604

                           

Loss from operations

 

(5,405)

   

(5,395)

   

(12,733)

   

(21,797)

 

Other income

 

25

   

69

   

101

   

502

Loss before tax benefit

 

(5,380)

   

(5,326)

   

(12,632)

   

(21,295)

 

Tax benefit

 

-

   

-

   

-

   

-

Net loss

$

(5,380)

 

$

(5,326)

 

$

(12,632)

 

$

(21,295)

                           

Net loss per share:

                     
 

Basic

$

(0.17)

 

$

(0.19)

 

$

(0.43)

 

$

(0.75)

 

Diluted

$

(0.17)

 

$

(0.19)

 

$

(0.43)

 

$

(0.75)

                           

Shares used in calculations of net loss

                     
 

per share:

                     
 

Basic

 

31,332,993

   

28,226,743

   

29,363,162

   

28,226,743

 

Diluted

 

31,332,993

   

28,226,743

   

29,363,162

   

28,226,743

                           

 

VANDA PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

                         
                         

($ in thousands)

       

September 30, 2013

 

December 31, 2012

                     

ASSETS

                 
 

Current assets:

                 
   

Cash and cash equivalents

   

$

142,172

 

$

88,772

   

Marketable securities

     

-

   

31,631

   

Accounts receivable

     

1,956

   

1,168

   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,412

   

3,967

   

Restricted cash, current

     

530

   

430

     

Total current assets

     

147,070

   

125,968

                         
 

Property and equipment, net

     

2,106

   

2,348

 

Intangible asset, net

     

5,414

   

6,532

 

Restricted cash, non-current

     

500

   

600

     

Total assets

   

$

155,090

 

$

135,448

                         
                         

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

           
 

Current liabilities:

             
   

Accounts payable

   

$

369

 

$

287

   

Accrued liabilities

     

4,532

   

5,187

   

Deferred rent, current

     

215

   

-

   

Deferred revenues, current

     

26,789

   

26,789

     

Total current liabilities

     

31,905

   

32,263

                       
   

Deferred rent, non-current

     

2,945

   

3,005

   

Deferred revenues, non-current

   

70,238

   

90,275

     

Total liabilities

     

105,088

   

125,543

                       
 

Stockholders' equity:

             
   

Common stock

     

33

   

28

   

Additional paid-in capital

     

353,708

   

300,974

   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

-

   

10

   

Accumulated deficit

 

(303,739)

   

(291,107)

     

Total stockholders' equity

 

50,002

   

9,905

                         
     

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

155,090

 

$

135,448

                         

INVESTOR CONTACT:
Chad Rubin
Vice President
The Trout Group
(646) 378-2947
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