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Durata Therapeutics Reports Second
Quarter 2014 Financial Results CHICAGO, Aug. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Durata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:DRTX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. "This was a very busy and exciting quarter for Durata during which we achieved several major milestones: the approval of DALVANCETM in late May; our data being published in the New England Journal of Medicine; the onboarding of our commercial team; and the final preparations for commercial launch," said Paul R. Edick, Durata's Chief Executive Officer. "With the launch of DALVANCE, Durata has begun its transition from a development company to a commercial pharma that optimizes patient experience and improves how health care is delivered." Second Quarter 2014 Highlights and Recent Events - On May 23, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved DALVANCE (dalbavancin) for injection for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). DALVANCE is the first and only IV antibiotic approved for the treatment of ABSSSI with a two-dose regimen of 1000 mg followed one week later by 500 mg, each administered over 30 minutes. - In late July 2014, we began distribution of DALVANCE in the United States. - On July 29, 2014 we entered into a license agreement and a supply agreement with Angelini (A.C.R.A.F. S.p.A.) for the purpose of allowing Angelini to commercialize dalbavancin in certain European markets. In exchange for commercialization rights in its licensed territories, Angelini will pay us $15.0 million upfront, $10.0 million upon the first approval of dalbavancin by the European Medicines Agency, and up to $56.5 million in aggregate milestone payments upon the achievement of certain regulatory and commercial milestones. Additionally, we will receive royalties on net sales of dalbavancin in the licensed territories, provided that Angelini achieves a specified gross margin. - In the second quarter of 2014, we initiated enrollment of our Phase 3b clinical trial, which we refer to as our single dose study, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a single 1500 mg dose of DALVANCE infused over 30 minutes in adult patients with ABSSSI caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 At June 30, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments of $34.7 million, compared to $59.7 million at December 31, 2013. Our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2014 include the receipt of $15.0 million from PDL BioPharma, Inc. (PDL), which we were required to borrow following the FDA's approval of dalbavancin. Net loss as measured in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was $17.9 million, compared to a net loss of $18.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. Net loss per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, was $0.67 and $0.75, respectively. The $17.9 million loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 includes non-cash charges of $1.4 million for acquisition related expenses, $1.0 million of stock-based compensation, $0.1 million for deferred charge amortization and $0.1 million for amortization of intangible assets. With these non-cash items excluded, the adjusted net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 was $15.3 million on a non-GAAP basis. The $18.8 million loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 includes non-cash charges of $0.3 million for acquisition related expenses and $0.7 million of stock-based compensation. With these non-cash items excluded, the adjusted net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 was $17.9 million on a non-GAAP basis. Non-GAAP loss per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, was $0.57 and $0.71, respectively. Research and development expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were $6.2 million, compared to $13.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The $7.0 million decrease was due primarily to the production of active pharmaceutical ingredient in the second quarter of 2013 versus none in the second quarter of 2014 and is partially offset by an increase in costs related to our single dose study and higher payroll expenses as a result of increased headcount to support ongoing development of dalbavancin. General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 were $11.1 million, compared to $4.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. The $6.6 million increase was due to a $4.1 million increase for personnel costs related to our continued preparation for the commercial launch of dalbavancin, which occurred in July 2014, an increase of $1.8 million for consultancy related to commercial planning activities and an increase of $0.5 million for occupancy and other operating expenses. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, the company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP basic and diluted loss per share (collectively the "non-GAAP financial measures"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The company excludes the following items from one or more of its non-GAAP measures: Stock-based compensation. The company excludes stock-based compensation because it is non-cash in nature and because the company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance and liquidity. The company further believes this measure is useful to investors to facilitate comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peer operating results. Amortization of intangible assets. The company excludes amortization of intangible assets because the charges are non-cash in nature and because the company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance and liquidity. The company further believes this measure is useful to investors to facilitate comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peer operating results. Deferred charge amortization. The company excludes deferred charge amortization because the charges are non-cash in nature and because the company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information useful to investors to facilitate comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peer operating results. Acquisition related charges, net. The company excludes acquisition related charges, net because the charges are non-cash in nature and because the company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance and liquidity. In addition, excluding this item from the non-GAAP measures facilitates internal comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peer operating results. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" table in this press release. This accompanying table has more details on the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations between these financial measures. Conference Call and Webcast Information The company will host a conference call today, August 7, 2014, at 8:30 AM EST. To access the call, please dial 866-632-4021 for participants in the U.S. or Canada and 404-991-3968 for international callers (reference Conference ID 79446878). A replay of the call may be accessed through August 21, 2014 by dialing 800-585-8367 for callers in the U.S. and Canada and 404-537-3406 for international callers (reference Conference ID 79446878). The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.duratatx.com. About Dalvance DALVANCE is a second generation, semi-synthetic lipoglycopeptide, which consists of a lipophilic side-chain added to an enhanced glycopeptide backbone. DALVANCE is the first and only IV antibiotic approved for the treatment of ABSSSI with a two-dose regimen of 1,000 mg followed one week later by 500 mg, each administered over 30 minutes. DALVANCE demonstrates bactericidal activity in vitro against a range of Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant, also known as MRSA, strains) and Streptococcus pyogenes, as well as certain other streptococcal species. About Durata Therapeutics Durata Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of new therapeutics for patients with infectious diseases and acute illnesses. For more information about the company, visit www.duratatx.com. Forward-looking statements Statements contained in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, including statements regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements about the commercialization and status of additional regulatory approvals of dalbavancin and the potential impact of developing dalbavancin for additional indications. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, which is on file with the SEC and is also available on our website, and in our other filings with the SEC. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if our views change. Therefore, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to today.
Contact Investor Relations and Public Affairs Contact Allison Wey Durata Therapeutics, Inc. Vice President, Investor Relations and Public Affairs (312) 219-7017 awey @duratatx.com Media Relations Contact Geoff Curtis DJE Science (312) 233-1253 geoff.curtis @djescience.com |