ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results
-Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Net Sales Grew to $43.6 Million and $124.9 Million, Respectively
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 27, 2018– ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: ACAD), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017.
“Our 2017 results reflect the robust uptake of NUPLAZID (pimavanserin) in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease psychosis,” said Steve Davis, ACADIA’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We were also very pleased to receive Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA as we explore the utility of pimavanserin in dementia-related psychosis, where no drug is currently approved. This is the second Breakthrough Therapy Designation for pimavanserin.”
“As we look to 2018, we anticipate continued strong volume growth for NUPLAZID. In addition, we look forward to advancing our late-stage clinical programs in dementia-related psychosis, schizophrenia inadequate response and schizophrenia negative symptoms, as well as sharing the top-line results of our CLARITY study in major depressive disorder in the second half of 2018.”
Recent Highlights
- Initiated a national direct-to-consumer disease awareness TV ad campaign to educate patients and caregivers about Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PD Psychosis) in November 2017.
- Initiated pivotal Phase 3 HARMONY Study with pimavanserin in dementia-related psychosis in October 2017.
- Received a second Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for pimavanserin in October 2017. This designation is for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis.
- Presented Phase 2 data with pimavanserin in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis at the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) meeting in Boston in November 2017.
- Appointed Damien McDevitt, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Corporate Development.
Financial Results
Revenue
Net product sales of NUPLAZID, which was first made
available for prescription starting in May 2016, were $43.6 million for
the fourth quarter of 2017, an increase of 263% as compared to $12.0
million reported for the fourth quarter of 2016. For the year ended
December 31, 2017, ACADIA reported NUPLAZID net product sales of $124.9
million, an increase of $107.6 million, or 622% from the $17.3 million
reported for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Research and Development
Research and development expenses
for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $43.2 million, compared to $30.2
million for the same period of 2016. For the year ended December 31,
2017 and 2016, research and development expenses were $149.2 million and
$99.3 million, respectively. The increase in research and development
expenses during the 2017 periods as compared to 2016 was primarily due
to increased clinical costs related to the clinical studies initiated in
the fourth quarter of each of 2016 and 2017. The company also incurred
additional personnel and related costs associated with its expanded
research and development organization during 2017 as compared to 2016.
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $66.7
million, compared to $57.7 million for the same period of 2016. For the
year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, selling, general and
administrative expenses were $255.1 million and $186.5 million,
respectively. The increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses during the 2017 periods as compared to 2016 was primarily due
to costs incurred to support ACADIA’s commercial activities for
NUPLAZID, including additional personnel and related costs, together
with increased contributions to third-party charitable foundations that
support Parkinson’s disease patients.
Net Loss
For the fourth quarter of 2017, ACADIA reported a
net loss of $68.9 million, or $0.55 per common share, compared to a net
loss of $78.7 million, or $0.65 per common share, for the same period in
2016. The net losses for the fourth quarter of 2017 and 2016
included $22.0 million and $15.4 million, respectively, of non-cash
stock-based compensation expense. For the year ended December 31, 2017,
ACADIA reported a net loss of $289.4 million, or $2.36 per common share,
compared to a net loss of $271.4 million, or $2.34 per common share, for
the same period in 2016. The net losses for the year ended December 31,
2017 and 2016 included $75.5 million and $55.3 million, respectively, of
non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
Cash and Investments
At December 31, 2017, ACADIA’s cash,
cash equivalents and investment securities totaled $341.3 million,
compared to $529.0 million at December 31, 2016.
2018 Financial Guidance
ACADIA expects that full-year
NUPLAZID net product sales for 2018 will be between $255 million and
$270 million, with net sales for the first quarter of 2018 between $45
million and $48 million. The company expects to end 2018 with more than
$200 million of cash, cash equivalents and investment securities on its
balance sheet.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
ACADIA management
will review its fourth quarter financial results and operations via
conference call and webcast later today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The
conference call may be accessed by dialing 844-821-1109 for participants
in the U.S. or Canada and 830-865-2550 for international callers
(reference passcode 8377668). A telephone replay of the conference call
may be accessed through March 13, 2018 by dialing 855-859-2056 for
callers in the U.S. or Canada and 404-537-3406 for international callers
(reference passcode 8377668). The conference call also will be webcast
live on ACADIA’s website, www.acadia-pharm.com,
under the investors section and will be archived there through March 13,
2018.
About NUPLAZID® (pimavanserin)
NUPLAZID
is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for hallucinations and
delusions associated with PD Psychosis. NUPLAZID is a non-dopaminergic,
selective serotonin inverse agonist preferentially targeting 5-HT2A receptors
that are thought to play an important role in PD Psychosis. NUPLAZID is
an oral medicine taken once a day with a recommended dose of 34 mg (two
17-mg tablets). ACADIA discovered this new chemical entity and holds
worldwide rights to develop and commercialize NUPLAZID.
About ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
ACADIA is a biopharmaceutical
company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative
medicines to address unmet medical needs in central nervous system
disorders. ACADIA maintains a website at www.acadia-pharm.com
to which we regularly post copies of our press releases as well as
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Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release
that are not strictly historical in nature are forward-looking
statements. These statements include but are not limited to statements
related to guidance for first quarter and full-year 2018 NUPLAZID net
sales; future strong volume growth for NUPLAZID; the benefits to be
derived from NUPLAZID; whether NUPLAZID will be useful in other
indications; and the timing of ongoing clinical studies and the timing
of reporting of results from our study in major depressive disorder.
These statements are only predictions based on current information and
expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual
events or results may differ materially from those projected in any of
such statements due to various factors, including the uncertainty of
future commercial sales and related items that would impact net sales
during 2018, the risks and uncertainties inherent in drug discovery,
development, approval and commercialization, and the fact that past
results of clinical trials may not be indicative of future trial
results. For a discussion of these and other factors, please refer to
ACADIA’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017
as well as ACADIA’s subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. This
caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements
are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and ACADIA
undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as
required by law.
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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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| Three Months Ended December 31, | Years Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||
| Product sales, net | $ | 43,562 | $ | 11,962 | $ | 124,901 | $ | 17,327 | |||||||||
| Collaborative revenue | — | — | — | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 43,562 | 11,962 | 124,901 | 17,331 | |||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of product sales | 2,455 | 1,704 | 9,077 | 3,075 | |||||||||||||
| License fees and royalties | 1,248 | 608 | 3,983 | 1,331 | |||||||||||||
| Research and development | 43,179 | 30,218 | 149,189 | 99,284 | |||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 66,689 | 57,663 | 255,062 | 186,456 | |||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 113,571 | 90,193 | 417,311 | 290,146 | |||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (70,009 | ) | (78,231 | ) | (292,410 | ) | (272,815 | ) | |||||||||
| Interest income, net | 1,107 | 876 | 4,126 | 2,763 | |||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (68,902 | ) | (77,355 | ) | (288,284 | ) | (270,052 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (31 | ) | 1,341 | 1,119 | 1,341 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (68,871 | ) | $ | (78,696 | ) | $ | (289,403 | ) | $ | (271,393 | ) | |||||
| Net loss per common share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.55 | ) | $ | (0.65 | ) | $ | (2.36 | ) | $ | (2.34 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 124,117 | 121,202 | 122,600 | 115,858 | |||||||||||||
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ACADIA PHARMACEUTICALS INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) |
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December 31,
2017 |
December 31,
2016 |
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| Assets | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and investment securities | $ | 341,342 | $ | 529,036 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 17,343 | 5,903 | ||||||
| Interest and other receivables | 1,087 | 1,237 | ||||||
| Inventory | 5,248 | 4,175 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 8,457 | 7,546 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 373,477 | 547,897 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,662 | 3,081 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 5,538 | 7,015 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 2,475 | 2,375 | ||||||
| Other assets | 354 | 785 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 384,506 | $ | 561,153 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 8,786 | $ | 3,912 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | 40,244 | 36,029 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | — | 2,644 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 49,030 | 42,585 | ||||||
| Long-term liabilities | 191 | 157 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 49,221 | 42,742 | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 335,285 | 518,411 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 384,506 | $ | 561,153 | ||||
Important Safety Information and Indication for
NUPLAZID (pimavanserin) tablets
WARNING: INCREASED
MORTALITY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS
Elderly
patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic
drugs are at an increased risk of death. NUPLAZID is not approved for
the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis unrelated to
the hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease
psychosis.
NUPLAZID is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for the treatment of hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis.
Contraindication: NUPLAZID is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to pimavanserin or any of its components. Rash, urticaria, and reactions consistent with angioedema (e.g., tongue swelling, circumoral edema, throat tightness, and dyspnea) have been reported.
QT Interval Prolongation: NUPLAZID prolongs the QT interval. The use of NUPLAZID should be avoided in patients with known QT prolongation or in combination with other drugs known to prolong QT interval including Class 1A antiarrhythmics or Class 3 antiarrhythmics, certain antipsychotic medications, and certain antibiotics. NUPLAZID should also be avoided in patients with a history of cardiac arrhythmias, as well as other circumstances that may increase the risk of the occurrence of torsade de pointes and/or sudden death, including symptomatic bradycardia, hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia, and presence of congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
Adverse Reactions: The most common adverse reactions (≥2% for NUPLAZID and greater than placebo) were peripheral edema (7% vs 2%), nausea (7% vs 4%), confusional state (6% vs 3%), hallucination (5% vs 3%), constipation (4% vs 3%), and gait disturbance (2% vs <1%).
Drug Interactions: Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (eg, ketoconazole) increase NUPLAZID concentrations. Reduce the NUPLAZID dose by one-half. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may reduce NUPLAZID exposure, monitor for reduced efficacy. Increase in NUPLAZID dosage may be needed.
Renal Impairment: No dosage adjustment for NUPLAZID is needed in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. Use of NUPLAZID is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment: Use of NUPLAZID is not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment. NUPLAZID has not been evaluated in this patient population.
Pregnancy: Use of NUPLAZID in pregnant women has not been evaluated and should therefore be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the mother and fetus.
Pediatric Use: Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients.
Dosage and Administration: Recommended dose: 34 mg per day, taken orally as two 17-mg tablets once daily, without titration.
For additional Important Safety Information, including boxed warning, please see the full Prescribing Information for NUPLAZID at https://www.nuplazid.com/pdf/NUPLAZID_Prescribing_Information.pdf.
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