Form 10-Q OMEROS CORP For: Mar 31
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections for such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on currently available information. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements.” Terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “look forward to,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “slate,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding:
| ● | our estimates regarding how long our existing cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, royalty receipts and potential revenues will fund our anticipated operating expenses, capital expenditures and debt service obligations; |
| ● | our expectations related to future royalties potentially payable to us under the terms of the asset purchase agreement under which we divested our former commercial ophthalmology product OMIDRIA®; |
| ● | our expectations regarding clinical plans and anticipated or potential paths to regulatory approval of narsoplimab by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and the European Medicines Agency (“EMA”) in hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (“HSCT-TMA”), immunoglobulin A (“IgA”) nephropathy, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (“aHUS”) and COVID-19; |
| ● | whether and when a marketing authorization application (“MAA”) may be filed with the EMA for narsoplimab in any indication, and whether the EMA will grant approval for narsoplimab in any indication; |
| ● | our plans for the commercial launch of narsoplimab following any regulatory approval and our estimates and expectations regarding coverage and reimbursement for any approved products; |
| ● | our expectation that we will rely on contract manufacturers to manufacture narsoplimab, if approved, for commercial sale and to manufacture our drug candidates for purposes of clinical supply and in anticipation of potential commercialization; |
| ● | our expectations regarding the clinical, therapeutic and competitive benefits and importance of our drug candidates; |
| ● | our ability to design, initiate and/or successfully complete clinical trials and other studies for our drug candidates and our plans and expectations regarding our ongoing or planned clinical trials, including for our lead MASP-2 inhibitor narsoplimab and for our other investigational candidates, including OMS906, OMS1029 and OMS527; |
| ● | with respect to our narsoplimab clinical programs, our expectations regarding: whether enrollment in any ongoing or planned clinical trial will proceed as expected; whether we can capitalize on the financial and regulatory incentives provided by orphan drug designations granted by FDA, the European Commission (“EC”), or the EMA; and whether we can capitalize on the regulatory incentives provided by fast-track or breakthrough therapy designations granted by FDA; |
| ● | our ability to raise additional capital through the capital markets or through one or more corporate partnerships, equity offerings, debt financings, collaborations, licensing arrangements or asset sales; |
| ● | our expectations about the commercial competition that our drug candidates, if commercialized, face or may face; |
| ● | the expected course and costs of existing claims, legal proceedings and administrative actions, our involvement in potential claims, legal proceedings and administrative actions, and the merits, potential outcomes and effects of both existing and potential claims, legal proceedings and administrative actions, as well as regulatory determinations, on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations; |
| ● | the extent of protection that our patents provide and that our pending patent applications will provide, if patents are issued from such applications, for our technologies, programs, and drug candidates; |
| ● | the factors on which we base our estimates for accounting purposes and our expectations regarding the effect of changes in accounting guidance or standards on our operating results; and |
| ● | our expected financial position, performance, revenues, growth, costs and expenses, magnitude of net losses and the availability of resources. |
Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements for many reasons, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, actual results or anticipated developments may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, may not have the expected consequences to or effects on our company, business or operations. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual results in subsequent periods may differ materially from current expectations. Except as required by applicable law, we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.
OMEROS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2023
INDEX
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OMEROS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | | $ | | ||
Short-term investments |
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OMIDRIA contract royalty asset, short-term | | | ||||
Receivables |
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Prepaid expense and other assets |
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Total current assets |
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OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | | | ||||
Right of use assets | | | ||||
Property and equipment, net |
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Restricted investments |
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Total assets | $ | | $ | | ||
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable | $ | | $ | | ||
Accrued expenses |
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Current portion of unsecured convertible senior notes, net | | | ||||
Current portion of OMIDRIA royalty obligation | | | ||||
Current portion of lease liabilities |
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Total current liabilities |
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Unsecured convertible senior notes, net |
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OMIDRIA royalty obligation | | | ||||
Lease liabilities, non-current | | | ||||
Other accrued liabilities, non-current |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock, par value $ |
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Common stock, par value $ |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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Accumulated deficit |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | | $ | | ||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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OMEROS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
| 2023 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Research and development | $ | | $ | | ||
Selling, general and administrative |
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Total costs and expenses |
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Loss from operations |
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Interest expense |
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Interest and other income |
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Net loss from continuing operations | ( | ( | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | ||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: | ||||||
Net loss from continuing operations | ( | ( | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations | | | ||||
Net loss | ( | ( | ||||
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted net income (loss) per share | | | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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OMEROS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
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Common Stock | Paid-In | Accumulated | |||||||||||||
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Balance at January 1, 2022 | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | | ||||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants | | | | — | | ||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | | — | | ||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||
Balance at January 1, 2023 |
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Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | | — | | ||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | ( | ( | ||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | | $ | | $ | | $ | ( | $ | |
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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OMEROS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
| 2023 |
| 2022 | |||
Operating activities: | ||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Stock-based compensation expense | | | ||||
Non-cash interest expense on unsecured convertible debt | |
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Depreciation and amortization | |
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Non-cash interest earned on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | ( | ( | ||||
Remeasurement on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | ( | ( | ||||
Accretion on U.S. government treasury bills, net | ( | — | ||||
Early termination of operating lease | — | ( | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | | | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expense |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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Investing activities: |
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Purchases of investments and other | ( | ( | ||||
Proceeds from the sale and maturities of investments | | | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
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Financing activities: |
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Principal payments on OMIDRIA royalty obligation |
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Principal payments on finance lease obligations | ( | ( | ||||
Proceeds upon exercise of stock options and warrants |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | | $ | | ||
Supplemental cash flow information |
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Cash paid for interest | $ | | $ | | ||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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OMEROS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1—Organization and Basis of Presentation
General
Omeros Corporation (“Omeros,” the “Company” or “we”) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting immunologic disorders, including complement-mediated diseases, cancers and addictive and compulsive disorders. We marketed our first drug product, OMIDRIA® (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution) 1% / 0.3% for use during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement in the United States (the “U.S.”) until we sold OMIDRIA and related business assets on December 23, 2021 (see “Sale of OMIDRIA Assets” below for additional information).
The lead drug candidate in our pipeline of complement-targeted therapeutics is narsoplimab, a proprietary, patented human monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 2 (“MASP-2”), the key activator of the lectin pathway of complement. Clinical development of narsoplimab is currently focused primarily on hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (“HSCT-TMA”) and immunoglobulin A (“IgA”) nephropathy. Our pipeline of clinical-stage development programs includes: our long-acting MASP-2 inhibitor OMS1029, our inhibitor of mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-3 (“MASP-3”) OMS906 and our phophodiesterase 7 (PDE7) inhibitor OMS527.
Sale of OMIDRIA Assets
On December 23, 2021, we sold our commercial product OMIDRIA and certain related assets including inventory and prepaid expenses to Rayner Surgical Inc. (“Rayner”). Rayner paid us $
Under the Asset Purchase Agreement with Rayner (“Asset Purchase Agreement”), we were entitled to receive a milestone payment of $
As a result of the divestiture, the results of OMIDRIA operations (e.g., revenues and operating costs) are included in discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented (See “Note 3 – Discontinued Operations”).
Basis of Presentation
Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial position and results of operations of Omeros and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company transactions have been eliminated. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $
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Historically, we have incurred net losses from continuing operations and negative operating cash flows. We have not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover our operating costs and, therefore, could need to raise additional capital to accomplish our business plan and to retire our outstanding convertible senior notes due in 2026. We plan to continue to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months with our existing cash and investments, royalties from Rayner and our outstanding accounts receivable. If FDA approval is granted for narsoplimab for treatment of HSCT-TMA within the next twelve months, sales of narsoplimab may also provide funds for our operations. We have a sales agreement to sell shares of our common stock, from time to time, in an “at the market” equity offering facility through which we may offer and sell shares of our common stock equaling an aggregate amount up to $
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant items subject to such estimates include OMIDRIA contract royalty asset valuation, stock-based compensation expense, and accruals for clinical trials and manufacturing of drug product. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results could differ from these estimates.
Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies
OMIDRIA Royalties, Milestones and Contract Royalty Assets
We have rights to receive future royalties from Rayner on OMIDRIA net sales at royalty rates that vary based on geography and certain regulatory contingencies. Therefore, future OMIDRIA royalties are treated as variable consideration. The sale of OMIDRIA qualified as an asset sale under GAAP. To measure the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset we used the expected value approach which is the sum of the discounted probability-weighted royalty payments we would receive using a range of potential outcomes to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative income recognized will not occur. As contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement, the royalty rate applicable to U.S. net sales of OMIDRIA was reduced from
OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation
On September 30, 2022, we sold to DRI Healthcare Acquisitions LP (“DRI”) an interest in a portion of our future OMIDRIA royalty receipts for a purchase price of $
The $
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To the extent our estimates of future royalties differ from previous estimates, we will adjust the carrying amount of the liability for future OMIDRIA royalties to the present value of the revised estimated cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate of
Inventory
We expense inventory costs related to product candidates as research and development expenses until regulatory approval is reasonably assured in the U.S. or the European Union (“EU”). Once approval is reasonably assured, costs, including amounts related to third-party manufacturing, transportation and internal labor and overhead, will be capitalized.
Right-of-Use Assets and Related Lease Liabilities
We record operating leases as right-of-use assets and recognize the related lease liabilities equal to the fair value of the lease payments using our incremental borrowing rate when the implicit rate in the lease agreement is not readily available. We recognize variable lease payments, when incurred. Costs associated with operating lease assets are recognized on a straight-line basis within operating expenses over the term of the lease.
We record finance lease obligations as a component of property and equipment and amortize these assets within operating expenses on a straight-line basis to their residual values over the shorter of the term of the underlying lease or the estimated useful life of the equipment. The interest component of finance lease obligations is included in interest expense and recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term.
We account for leases with initial terms of 12 months or less as operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized for all share-based payments, including grants of stock option awards and restricted stock units (“RSU”) based on estimated fair values. The fair value of our stock is calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, which requires judgmental assumptions around volatility, risk-free rates, forfeiture rates and expected option life. Compensation expense is recognized over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period, using the straight-line method. Forfeiture expense is estimated at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We recognize the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained upon an examination. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Note 3—Discontinued Operations
On December 23, 2021, we sold OMIDRIA and certain related assets including inventory and prepaid expenses to Rayner.
Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, the achievement of the Milestone Event in December 2022 triggered a $
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February 2023. Upon the occurrence of certain events described in the Asset Purchase Agreement, including during any specific period in which OMIDRIA is no longer eligible for separate payment, the U.S. base royalty rate would be further reduced to
The sale of OMIDRIA was recorded as an asset sale. Additionally, the results of operations related to OMIDRIA are recorded as income from discontinued operations for all periods presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The following schedule presents a rollforward of the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset (in thousands):
OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at December 31, 2022 | $ | | |
Royalties earned | ( | ||
Interest earned on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | | ||
Remeasurement adjustments | | ||
OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at March 31, 2023 | $ | |
Net income from discontinued operations is as follows:
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
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Interest earned on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | $ | | $ | | ||
Remeasurement adjustments | | | ||||
Other income (expense), net | | ( | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ | | $ | | ||
Cash flow from discontinued operations is as follows:
Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, | ||||||
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Net cash provided by discontinued operations from operating activities | $ | | $ | | ||
Net cash provided by discontinued operations primarily represents royalties earned and the $
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Note 4—Net Loss Per Share
Our potentially dilutive securities include potential common shares related to our stock options, warrants, RSUs and unsecured convertible senior notes. Diluted earnings per share (“Diluted EPS”) considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted EPS excludes the impact of potential common shares related to our stock options in periods in which the option exercise price is greater than the average market price of our common stock for the period.
Potentially dilutive securities excluded from Diluted EPS are as follows:
Three Months Ended | ||||
March 31, | ||||
| 2023 |
| 2022 | |
2026 Notes convertible to common stock (1) | | | ||
2023 Notes convertible to common stock (1) | | | ||
Outstanding options to purchase common stock | |
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Outstanding restricted stock units | | | ||
Total potentially dilutive shares excluded from net loss per share | |
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Note 5—Certain Balance Sheet Accounts
OMIDRIA Contract Royalty Asset
The OMIDRIA contract royalty asset consists of the following:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
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Short-term contract royalty asset | $ | | $ | | ||
Long-term contract royalty asset | | | ||||
Total OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | $ | | $ | | ||
Receivables
Receivables consist of the following:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||
| 2023 |
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OMIDRIA royalty | $ | | $ | | ||
Employee retention tax credit | | — | ||||
Sublease and other | | | ||||
OMIDRIA milestone |
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Total receivables | $ | | $ | | ||
In March 2023, we received notification of an employee retention tax credit of $
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Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
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Equipment under finance lease obligations | $ | | $ | | ||
Laboratory equipment |
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Computer equipment |
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Office equipment and furniture |
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Total cost |
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Less accumulated depreciation and amortization |
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Total property and equipment, net | $ | | $ | | ||
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, depreciation and amortization expense was $
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consists of the following:
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Employee compensation | $ | | $ | | ||
Clinical trials | | | ||||
Income taxes payable | | | ||||
Interest payable | | | ||||
Consulting and professional fees | | | ||||
Contract research and development | | | ||||
Other accrued expenses |
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Total accrued expenses | $ | | $ | | ||
Note 6—Investments and Fair-Value Measurements
All of our investments are held in our name and are classified as short-term and held-to-maturity on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consists of interest earned of $
The following tables summarize our investments:
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U.S. government securities classified as short-term investments | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Money-market funds classified as short-term investments | | — | | ||||||
Total short-term investments | | | | ||||||
Certificate of deposit classified as non-current restricted investments | | — | | ||||||
Total | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
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| December 31, 2022 | ||||||||
| Amortized Cost |
| Gross Unrealized Gains/(Losses) |
| Estimated Fair Value | ||||
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U.S. government securities classified as short-term investments | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Money-market funds classified as short-term investments | | — | | ||||||
Total short-term investments | | | | ||||||
Certificate of deposit classified as non-current restricted investments | | — | | ||||||
Total | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, an exit price, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs required:
Level 1—Observable inputs for identical assets or liabilities, such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3—Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore they are developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.
Our fair value hierarchy for our financial assets and liabilities are as follows:
March 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||
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| Level 3 |
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Assets: | ||||||||||||
U.S. government securities classified as short-term investments | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Money-market funds classified as short-term investments | | — | — | | ||||||||
Total short-term investments | | — | — | | ||||||||
Certificate of deposit classified as non-current restricted investments |
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Total | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
| December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
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| Level 3 |
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Assets: | ||||||||||||
U.S. government securities classified as short-term investments | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Money-market funds classified as short-term investments | | — | — | | ||||||||
Total short-term investments | | — | — | | ||||||||
Certificate of deposit classified as non-current restricted investments |
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Total | $ | | $ | — | $ | — | $ | | ||||
Cash held in demand deposit accounts of $
See “Note 7—Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes” and “Note 8—OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation” for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of our outstanding convertible senior notes and the OMIDRIA royalty obligation.
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Note 7—Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes
We carry $
Balance as of March 31, 2023 | |||||||||
| 2023 Notes |
| 2026 Notes |
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Principal amount | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Unamortized debt issuance costs |
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Total unsecured convertible senior notes, net | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Fair value of outstanding unsecured convertible senior notes (1) | $ | | $ | | |||||
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Total unsecured convertible senior notes, net | $ | | $ | | $ | | |||
Fair value of outstanding unsecured convertible senior notes (1) | $ | | $ | | |||||
| (1) | The fair value is classified as Level 3 due to the limited trading activity for the unsecured convertible senior notes. |
2023 Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes
Our 2023 Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at an annual rate of
The unamortized debt issuance costs of $
Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the 2023 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, as we elect at our sole discretion. The initial conversion rate is shares of our common stock per $
To reduce the dilutive impact or potential cash expenditure associated with the conversion of the 2023 Notes, we entered into a capped call transaction (the “2023 Capped Call”), which covers the number of shares of our common stock underlying the 2023 Notes when our common stock share price is trading between the initial conversion price of $
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The following table sets forth total interest expense recognized in connection with the 2023 Notes:
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Total | $ | | $ | | ||
2026 Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes
Our 2026 Notes are unsecured and accrue interest at an annual rate of
The unamortized debt issuance costs of $
Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the 2026 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, as we elect at our sole discretion. The initial conversion rate is shares of our common stock per $
To reduce the dilutive impact or potential cash expenditure associated with the conversion of the 2026 Notes, we entered into capped call transactions (the “2026 Capped Calls”), which cover the number of shares of our common stock underlying the 2026 Notes when our common stock share price is trading between the initial conversion price of $
The following table sets forth interest expense recognized related to the 2026 Notes:
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Future Minimum Principal Payments
Future minimum principal payments for the 2023 Notes and 2026 Notes as of March 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
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| — | |
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Note 8—OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation
On September 30, 2022, we sold to DRI an interest in our future OMIDRIA royalty receipts and received $
As of March 31, 2023, the OMIDRIA royalty obligation’s carrying value approximates fair value, which is a Level 3 estimate as its valuation requires substantial judgment and estimation of factors that are not currently observable in the market. As of March 31, 2023, the obligation’s carrying value approximates fair value.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we incurred $
As of March 31, 2023, the maximum scheduled principal and interest payments (based on an implied effective interest rate of
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Note 9—Leases
We have an operating lease for our office and laboratory facilities with an initial term that ends in November 2027 and
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Supplemental lease information is as follows:
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Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies
Contracts
We have various agreements with third parties that collectively require payment of termination fees totaling $
Development Milestones and Product Royalties
We have licensed a variety of intellectual property from third parties that we are currently developing or may develop in the future. These licenses may require milestone payments during the clinical development processes or on approval of commercial sale as well as low single- to low double-digit royalties on the net income or net sales of the product. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, development milestone expenses were insignificant. Should narsoplimab be approved, we would owe milestone payments to development partners and be obligated to pay low single-digit royalties on net sales of the product.
Note 11—Shareholders’ Deficit
Common Stock and Warrants
On March 1, 2021, we entered into a sales agreement to sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $
As of March 31, 2023, warrants to purchase
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Note 12—Stock-Based Compensation
Our stock option plans provide for the grant of incentive and non-qualified stock options, restricted stock awards, RSUs, and other stock awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants.
Stock-based compensation is as follows:
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Discontinued operations | ( | — | ||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ | | $ | | ||
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The following assumptions were applied to all stock option grants:
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The Company had
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
Omeros Corporation (“Omeros,” the “Company” or “we”) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing small-molecule and protein therapeutics for large-market as well as orphan indications targeting immunologic diseases, including complement-mediated diseases and cancers related to dysfunction of the immune system, as well as addictive and compulsive disorders.
Complement Programs: Lectin Pathway / MASP-2
The lead drug candidate in our pipeline of complement-targeted therapeutics is narsoplimab (OMS721), a proprietary, patented human monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 2 (“MASP-2”), the key activator of the lectin pathway of complement. Clinical development of narsoplimab is currently focused primarily on hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (“HSCT-TMA”) and immunoglobulin A (“IgA”) nephropathy.
We expect to read out 36-week proteinuria data from our Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating narsoplimab for the treatment of IgA nephropathy, ARTEMIS-IGAN, later this year.
We successfully completed a pivotal clinical trial for narsoplimab in HSCT-TMA and previously submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) a biologics licensing application (“BLA”) seeking marketing approval for narsoplimab in this indication. In late 2021, FDA issued a complete response letter (“CRL”) with respect to the BLA in which the agency indicated that additional information would be needed to support regulatory approval. We appealed FDA’s decision to issue the CRL through a formal dispute resolution process that concluded in late 2022. Although our appeal was denied, the decision identified potential paths for resubmission of the BLA based on both response data and survival data from the completed pivotal trial versus a historical control group, with or without an independent literature analysis. We have submitted to the review division at FDA a proposed plan to assess already existing clinical trial data and external data on both response rate and survival and are scheduled to meet with the division to confirm the additional information required to be included in the resubmission to support approval of the BLA. There can be no guarantee that the specific requirements for resubmission, when determined through interaction with the FDA review division, will be satisfactory in terms of the time and/or expenditure required, and there can be no guarantee that any resubmission will result in approval of narsoplimab for HSCT-TMA.
We are also developing OMS1029, a long-acting, next-generation antibody targeting MASP-2 and the lectin pathway. Dosing of all cohorts in a single-ascending dose Phase 1 clinical trial of OMS1029 was successfully completed in early 2023. OMS1029 was well tolerated with no safety concerns identified. Preliminary pharmacokinetic (“PK”) and pharmacodynamic (“PD”) data show dose-proportional exposure and sustained lectin pathway inhibition, consistent with potentially quarterly intravenous or subcutaneous dosing. We expect to initiate this summer a Phase 1 multiple-ascending-dose study of OMS1029 in healthy subjects.
Complement Programs: Alternative Pathway / MASP-3
Our pipeline of clinical-stage complement-targeted therapeutic candidates also includes OMS906, a proprietary, patented monoclonal antibody targeting mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 3 (“MASP-3”), the key activator of the alternative pathway of complement. We believe OMS906 has the potential to treat a wide range of alternative pathway-related diseases and that its attributes favorably differentiate OMS906 from other marketed and in-development alternative pathway inhibitors. Clinical development of OMS906 is currently focused on rapidly obtaining proof-of-concept data in multiple alternative pathway-related disorders, including complement 3 glomerulopathy
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(“C3G”), a rare chronic kidney disease, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (“PNH”), a rare and life-threatening hemolytic blood disorder.
In April 2023, we announced positive results from a pre-specified interim analysis of our Phase 1b clinical trial of OMS906 in complement-inhibitor-naïve adults with PNH and, in May 2023, we announced updated data from the ongoing trial. Statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements were observed in all measured markers of hemolysis, including hemoglobin and lactate dehydrogenase. No patients were reported to have had a clinical breakthrough of PNH or a thrombotic event, and none were reported to require a transfusion while receiving OMS906 treatment. Based on pharmacokinetic data from a successful Phase 1 single-ascending-dose study of OMS906 in healthy subjects and the interim data from our Phase 1b clinical trial in treatment-naïve PNH patients, we are planning a dosing frequency of once quarterly, either intravenously or subcutaneously.
We have two additional Phase 1b clinical programs ongoing. One, evaluating OMS906 in PNH patients who have had an unsatisfactory response to the C5 inhibitor ravulizumab, is enrolling and dosing of OMS906 has inititated. The second, also underway, is evaluating OMS906 in patients with C3G.
PDE7 Inhibitor Program
Our development pipeline also includes OMS527, our phosphodiesterase 7 (“PDE7”) inhibitor program focused on addiction and movement disorders. In April 2023, we were awarded a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, part of the National Institutes of Health, to develop our lead orally administered PDE7 inhibitor compound, for which we have successfully completed a Phase 1 study, for the treatment of cocaine use disorder (“CUD”). The grant amount, a total of $6.69 million over three years, is intended to support preclinical cocaine interaction/toxicology studies to assess safety of the therapeutic candidate in the presence of concomitant cocaine administration, as well as an in-patient, placebo-controlled clinical study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of OMS527 in adults with CUD who receive concurrent intravenous cocaine. Investigators at Emory University are also evaluating OMS527 in a clinically predictive primate model of levodopa-induced dyskinesias, a common and debilitating side effect of long-term levodopa dosing in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Data will be publicly disclosed after the filing of patent applications, as appropriate.
Pre-clinical Programs
We also have a diverse group of preclinical programs, including GPR174, a novel target in immuno-oncology that modulates a new cancer immunity axis that we discovered. Inhibitors of GPR174 are part of our proprietary G protein-coupled receptor (“GPCR”) platform through which we control 54 GPCR drug targets and their corresponding compounds. We are also developing novel adoptive T cell/CAR-T therapies and novel immunotherapeutics and cancer vaccines as part of our immuno-oncology platform.
OMIDRIA
We previously developed and commercialized OMIDRIA® (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution) 1%/0.3%, which is approved by FDA for use during cataract surgery or intraocular lens (“IOL”) replacement to maintain pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis (pupil constriction) and to reduce postoperative ocular pain. We marketed OMIDRIA in the United States (the “U.S.”) from the time of its commercial launch in 2015 until December 2021.
On December 23, 2021, we sold our commercial product OMIDRIA and certain related assets, including inventory and prepaid expenses to Rayner Surgical Inc. (“Rayner”). Rayner paid us $126.0 million in cash at the closing and we retained all outstanding accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses as of the closing date.
Under the Asset Purchase Agreement with Rayner (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”), we were entitled to receive a milestone payment of $200.0 million (the “Milestone Payment”) within 30 days following an event (the “Milestone Event”) that establishes separate payment for OMIDRIA for a continuous period of at least four years when furnished in the ambulatory surgery center (“ASC”) setting. The Milestone Event occurred in December 2022 and we recorded a $200.0 million milestone receivable. We received the Milestone Payment together with accrued interest in February 2023.
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Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, the occurrence of the Milestone Event in December 2022 triggered a reduction in the U.S. royalty rate from 50% to 30% on OMIDRIA net sales until the expiration or termination of the last issued and unexpired U.S. patent, which we expect to occur no earlier than 2033. Upon the occurrence of certain events described in the Asset Purchase Agreement, including during any specific period in which OMIDRIA is no longer eligible for separate payment (i.e., included in the packaged payment rate for the surgical procedure) under Medicare Part B, the U.S. base royalty rate would be reduced to 10%. Pursuant to legislation enacted in late 2022, we expect separate payment for OMIDRIA under Medicare Part B to extend until at least January 1, 2028.
On September 30, 2022, we sold to DRI Healthcare Acquisitions LP (“DRI”) an interest in a portion of our future OMIDRIA royalty receipts and received $125.0 million in cash consideration, which we recorded as a liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. The liability is being amortized over the term of the arrangement using the implied effective interest rate of 9.4%. Interest expense is recorded as a component of continuing operations. As of March 31, 2023, the maximum future payout that DRI is entitled to receive through the remaining term of the agreement is $183.5 million. The term of the agreement with DRI runs through December 31, 2030, and our payments to DRI will not total $125.0 million until August 2028 at the earliest.
Financial Summary
Our loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $33.7 million. As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $371.4 million and outstanding accounts receivable of $10.0 million available to fund operations and debt service. We have a $95.0 million principal payment due on our 2023 Notes which we expect
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either to pay from our existing funds or to refinance. Our cash provided by operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $174.5 million which includes the collection of our $200.0 million Milestone Payment.
Results of Operations
Research and Development Expenses
Our research and development expenses can be divided into three categories: direct external expenses, which include clinical research and development and preclinical research and development activities; internal, overhead and other expenses; and stock-based compensation expense. Direct external expenses consist primarily of expenses incurred pursuant to agreements with third-party manufacturing organizations prior to receiving regulatory approval for a drug candidate, contract research organizations (“CROs”), clinical trial sites, collaborators, and licensors and consultants. Costs are reported in preclinical research and development until the program enters the clinic. Internal, overhead and other expenses primarily consist of costs for personnel, overhead, rent, utilities and depreciation. The following table illustrates our expenses associated with these activities:
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MASP-2 program - OMS721 (narsoplimab) | $ | 8,953 | $ | 9,244 | ||
MASP-3 program - OMS906 | 2,511 | 1,302 | ||||
MASP-2 program - OMS1029 |
| 1,320 |
| — | ||
Other |
| 44 |
| 127 | ||
Total clinical research and development |
| 12,828 |
| 10,673 | ||
Preclinical research and development |
| 909 |
| 2,744 | ||
Total direct external expenses |
| 13,737 |
| 13,417 | ||
Internal overhead and other expenses |
| 9,601 |
| 8,955 | ||
Stock-based compensation expenses |
| 1,272 |
| 1,715 | ||
Total continuing research and development expenses | $ | 24,610 | $ | 24,087 | ||
Clinical research and development expenses increased $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the prior year primarily due to bioanalytical laboratory, proof-of-concept and investigational site start-up expenses related to OMS906, and transitioning of OMS1029 from preclinical research and development to clinical research and development upon the initiation of human trials during the third quarter of 2022.
The $1.8 million decrease in our preclinical research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the same period in 2022 is due primarily to the transitioning of OMS1029 from preclinical research and development to clinical research and development during the third quarter of 2022.
Internal overhead and other expenses increased $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to additional employee-related costs. This increase was partially offset by the recognition of an employee retention tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service resulting from the passage and implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act.
The $0.4 million decrease in stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in the prior year is due to the valuation and timing of the vesting of employee stock options.
We expect overall research and development costs will increase in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to the timing of certain clinical and manufacturing activities.
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At this time, we are unable to estimate with certainty the longer-term costs we will incur in the continued development of our drug candidates due to the inherently unpredictable nature of our preclinical and clinical development activities. Clinical development timelines, the probability of success and development costs can change materially as new data become available and as expectations change. Our future research and development expenses will depend, in part, on the preclinical or clinical success of each drug candidate as well as ongoing assessments of each program’s commercial potential. In addition, we cannot forecast with precision which drug candidates, if any, may be subject to future collaborations, when such arrangements will be secured, if at all, and to what degree such arrangements would affect our development plans and capital requirements.
We are required to expend substantial resources in the development of our drug candidates due to the lengthy process of completing clinical trials and seeking regulatory approval. Any failure or delay in completing clinical trials, or in obtaining regulatory approvals, could delay our generation of product revenue and increase our research and development expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
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Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expense | $ | 9,381 | $ | 8,782 | ||
Stock-based compensation expense |
| 1,722 |
| 2,177 | ||
Total continuing selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 11,103 | $ | 10,959 | ||
Total selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, increased by $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to additional employee-related costs. This increase was partially offset by recognition of an employee retention tax credit from the Internal Revenue Service resulting from the passage and implementation of the CARES Act.
The $0.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in the prior year is due to the valuation and timing of the vesting of employee stock options.
We expect selling, general and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2023 to be similar to the first quarter of this year.
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Interest Expense
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Interest expense | $ | 7,933 | $ | 4,941 | ||
Interest expense is primarily comprised of interest and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs related to our 2023 Notes and 2026 Notes and interest on our DRI royalty obligation (see “Note 7 - Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes” and “Note 8 – OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q). The $3.0 million increase in interest expense between the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 is primarily due to interest earned on our OMIDRIA royalty obligation, which we entered into September 2022.
We expect that interest expense for the second quarter of 2023 will be similar to that of the first quarter of this year.
Interest and Other Income
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Interest and other income | $ | 3,963 | $ | 493 | ||
The $3.5 million increase in interest and other income is due to higher average cash and investment balances available to invest and higher market interest rates in the current year quarter.
The receipt of the $200.0 million Milestone Payment in February 2023 increases our average cash balance. We expect interest and other income for the second quarter will be similar to those of the first quarter of this year.
Discontinued operations and OMIDRIA contract royalty asset
Net income from OMIDRIA discontinued operations, net of tax is shown below:
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| 2023 |
| 2022 | |||
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Interest earned on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | $ | 3,925 | $ | 4,838 | ||
Remeasurement adjustments | 1,677 | 2,158 | ||||
Other income (expense), net | 380 | (513) | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ | 5,982 | $ | 6,483 | ||
Interest is earned on the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at at implied effective interest rate of 11.0%. The $0.9 million reduction in interest earned is due to the decrease in the balance of the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset.
The $0.9 million decrease in the remeasurement adjustment between the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 reflects the amount of royalties earned in excess of projections for the period and any change in discounted future royalty expectations.
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The following schedule presents a rollforward of the OMIDRIA contract royalty asset (in thousands):
OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at December 31, 2022 | $ | 152,222 | |
Royalties earned | (9,203) | ||
Interest earned on OMIDRIA contract royalty asset | 3,925 | ||
Remeasurement adjustments | 1,677 | ||
OMIDRIA contract royalty asset at March 31, 2023 | $ | 148,621 |
The occurrence of the Milestone Event in December 2022 triggered a reduction in the U.S. royalty rate from 50% to 30% on OMIDRIA net sales until the expiration or termination of the last issued and unexpired U.S. patent which we expect to occur no earlier than 2033.
Financial Condition - Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $371.4 million and outstanding accounts receivable of $10.0 million. Our loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 was $33.7 million and our cash provided by operations was $174.5 million. Included in our cash provided by operations was the $200.0 million collection of the Milestone Payment.
We have $95.0 million of 2023 Notes that will mature and become due in November 2023. Unless the debt is repurchased or converted to equity at or prior to maturity, we plan to fund the repayment of the 2023 Notes through a combination of cash on hand, cash generated from operations, strategic transactions and sales of stock or through issuance of additional debt. From time to time, we may repurchase our outstanding notes in the open market or through privately-negotiated transactions.
Historically, we have incurred net losses from continuing operations and negative operating cash flows. We have not yet established an ongoing source of revenue sufficient to cover our operating costs and, therefore, we could need to continue to raise additional capital to accomplish our business plan and to retire our outstanding convertible senior notes due in 2026. We plan to continue to fund our operations for the next twelve months with our existing cash and investments and our accounts receivable. If FDA approval is granted for narsoplimab for treatment of HSCT-TMA within the next twelve months, sales of narsoplimab may also provide funds for our operations. We have a sales agreement to sell shares of our common stock, from time to time, in an “at the market” equity offering facility through which we may offer and sell shares of our common stock equaling an aggregate amount up to $150.0 million. Should it be determined to be strategically advantageous, we could pursue debt financings as well as public and private offerings of our equity securities, similar to those we have previously completed, or other strategic transactions, which may include licensing a portion of our existing technology. Should it be necessary to manage our operating expenses, we could also reduce our projected cash requirements by delaying clinical trials, reducing selected research and development efforts, or implementing other restructuring activities.
Cash Flow Data
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| 2023 |
| 2022 | |||
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Selected cash flow data | ||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||
Operating activities | $ | 174,539 | $ | (15,193) | ||
Investing activities | $ | (181,331) | $ | (76,813) | ||
Financing activities | $ | (388) | $ | 161 | ||
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Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased by $189.7 million as compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to a $181.3 million decrease in receivables due to the collection of our $200.0 million Milestone Payment and a $16.4 million change in accounts payables and accrued expenses. This was offset by $4.6 million decrease in cash received from royalty earnings, a $1.2 million increase in prepaids and $1.5 million of non-cash charges.
Investing Activities. Cash flows from investing activities primarily reflect cash used to purchase short-term investments and proceeds from the sale of short-term investments, thus causing a shift between our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investment balances. Because we manage our cash usage with respect to our total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, we do not consider fluctuations in cash flows from investing activities to be important to the understanding of our liquidity and capital resources.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $104.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to the same period in the prior year due to net purchases of short-term investments upon the receipt of the $200.0 million Milestone Payment. In the prior year quarter, net purchases of short-term investments included investing the proceeds from the sale of OMIDRIA.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased $0.5 million compared to the same period in 2022 due to principal payments on our contract royalty obligation, partially offset by decreases in our principal payments on finance lease obligations and by stock option exercises in the prior year period.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
Our future minimum contractual commitments and obligations were reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Other than the following, our future minimum contractual obligations and commitments have not changed materially from the amounts previously reported.
Operating Leases
Our lease for our office and laboratory space ends in November 2027. We have two options to extend the lease term by five years each. In addition, we carry various finance lease obligations for laboratory equipment. As of March 31, 2023, the remaining aggregate non-cancelable rent payable under the initial term of the lease, excluding common area maintenance and related operating expenses, is $32.0 million.
Convertible Notes
See “Note 7 – Unsecured Convertible Senior Notes” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation
See “Note 8 – OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Goods and Services
We have certain other non-cancelable obligations under various agreements that relate to goods and services. As of March 31, 2023, our aggregate firm commitments were $26.1 million.
We may be required, in connection with in-licensing or asset acquisition agreements, to make certain royalty and milestone payments. We cannot, at this time, determine when or if the related milestones will be achieved or whether the events triggering the commencement of payment obligations will occur. Therefore, such payments are not included in the amounts described above.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
Aside from using the catch-up method to account for our OMIDRIA royalty obligation (see “Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies – OMIDRIA Royalty Obligation” in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q), there have not been any material changes in our critical accounting policies and significant judgments and estimates as disclosed in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 13, 2023.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our exposure to market risk is primarily confined to our investment securities. The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve our capital to fund operations, and we do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We also seek to maximize income from our investments without assuming significant risk. To achieve our objectives, we maintain a portfolio of investments in high-credit-quality securities. As of March 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $371.4 million. In accordance with our investment policy, we invest funds in highly liquid, investment-grade securities. These securities in our investment portfolio are not leveraged and are classified as available-for-sale. We currently do not hedge interest rate exposure. Because of the short-term maturities of our investments, we do not believe that an increase in market rates would have a materially negative impact on the realized value of our investment portfolio. We actively monitor changes in interest rates and, with our current portfolio of short-term investments, we are not exposed to potential loss due to changes in interest rates.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of March 31, 2023. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2023, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) under the Exchange Act that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, in the ordinary course of business, we may be involved in various claims, lawsuits and other proceedings. As of the date of filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we were not involved in any material legal proceedings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We operate in an environment that involves a number of risks and uncertainties. Before making an investment decision you should carefully consider the risks described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2023. In assessing the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, you should also refer to the other information included therein and in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, we may be adversely affected by risks that we currently deem to be immaterial or by other risks that are not currently known to us. Due to these risks and uncertainties, known and unknown, our past financial results may not be a reliable indicator of future performance and historical trends should not be used to anticipate results or trends in future periods. The trading price of our common stock could decline due to any of these risks and you may lose all or part of your investment.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number |
| Description | |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | ||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | ||
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Link base Document | ||
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | ||
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | ||
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | ||
104.1 | Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101) | ||
The certifications attached as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 that accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are not deemed filed with the SEC and are not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of Omeros Corporation under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing. | |||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
OMEROS CORPORATION | |
Dated: May 9, 2023 | /s/ Gregory A. Demopulos |
Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. | |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors | |
Dated: May 9, 2023 | /s/ Michael A. Jacobsen |
Michael A. Jacobsen | |
Vice President, Finance, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer |
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