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Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) Misses Q4 EPS by 29c, Sales Beat

February 28, 2017 4:46 PM

Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) reported Q4 EPS of ($1.62), $0.29 worse than the analyst estimate of ($1.33). Revenue for the quarter came in at $5.42 million versus the consensus estimate of $4.72 million.

“2016 was a transformative year, with the FDA accelerated approval of EXONDYS 51. In 2017, we are focused on our strategy to build shareholder value by executing a successful launch of EXONDYS 51 in the US, reaching more patients through global expansion, and rapidly advancing our pipeline through internal and external development efforts,” said Edward Kaye, Sarepta’s chief executive officer. “We are pleased with the interest from the patient and physician community for EXONDYS 51, and with the progress we have made in discussions with payers. We believe this positions us well for potential growth and towards our goal at Sarepta Therapeutics to help all boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.”

The Company had $329.3 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and investments as of December 31, 2016 compared to $204.0 million as of December 31, 2015, an increase of $125.4 million. The increase was driven by the net proceeds received from the Company’s public offerings in June and September 2016, offset by the use of cash to fund the Company’s ongoing operations.

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