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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Period Activity

August 6, 2019 7:30 AM

− Achieved Second Quarter 2019 ONPATTRO® Global Net Product Revenues of $38.2 Million with More Than 500 Patients on Commercial Product Worldwide –

− Reported Positive Results from ENVISION Phase 3 Study of Givosiran, Submitted Regulatory Filings in the U.S. and EU, and Received Priority Review from FDA –

– Completed Enrollment in ILLUMINATE-A Phase 3 Study of Lumasiran and Advanced Multiple Additional Late-Stage Pipeline Programs –

− Formed Broad Collaboration with Regeneron to Discover, Develop and Commercialize RNAi Therapeutics Focused on Ocular and Central Nervous System (CNS) Diseases –

− Strengthened Balance Sheet and Ended Second Quarter with Approximately $2.0 Billion in Cash; Lowers 2019 Non-GAAP R&D and Non-GAAP SG&A Expense Guidance –

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALNY), the leading RNAi therapeutics company, today reported its consolidated financial results for the second quarter 2019 and reviewed recent business highlights.

“Over the past quarter, we’re pleased with the continued strong progress in the global launch of ONPATTRO. We believe that continued commercial execution with ONPATTRO and expected upcoming launches of other products puts us on a path toward attaining self-sustainability in our business, delivering on the promise of RNAi therapeutics for patients around the world,” said John Maraganore, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Alnylam. “During this period we also achieved several key milestones with our late and earlier stage pipeline, including positive Phase 3 results with givosiran. We expect this track record of commercial and R&D execution to continue well into the future. Specifically, as we turn to the second half of 2019, we look forward to pivotal data readouts from two programs – inclisiran and lumasiran – and additional Phase 3 initiations, namely APOLLO-B with patisiran, HELIOS-B with vutrisiran, and ILLUMINATE-C with lumasiran. Each of these planned milestones will bring us closer to achieving our Alnylam 2020 vision of building a multi-product, global biopharmaceutical company that includes a deep clinical pipeline to fuel continued growth and a robust product engine for sustainable and organic innovation for the future, a profile rarely achieved in the biopharmaceutical industry.”

“As we approach the one year anniversary of the ONPATTRO approval, we couldn’t be more proud of our commercial execution. We finished the quarter with over 500 patients on commercial therapy, and we expect continued and steady growth in the years to come driven by new patient finding, global expansion, and additional evidence generation in our ATTR amyloidosis franchise,” said Barry Greene, President of Alnylam. “We are committed to decreasing the time to diagnosis and treatment for the benefit of patients with hATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy, and we see increased utilization of diagnostic programs such as Alnylam Act. With recent approvals in Japan and Canada, and multiple pricing or reimbursement approvals enabling commercial sales in over ten countries across the CEMEA region, we are expanding our global footprint, bringing ONPATTRO to patients internationally and laying the groundwork for planned future launches of other RNAi therapeutics. Finally, we believe that evidence generation for ONPATTRO will continue to demonstrate the potential benefits and differentiated profile of ONPATTRO.”

Second Quarter 2019 and Recent Significant Corporate Highlights

Commercial Performance in Second Quarter 2019

R&D Highlights

Additional Business Highlights

Upcoming Events

In the second half of 2019, Alnylam intends to:

In addition, The Medicines Company intends to report initial topline results from the ORION-9, 10, and 11 Phase 3 studies of inclisiran, and assuming positive results, to file an NDA.

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2019

“Alnylam had strong financial performance in the second quarter. We ended with cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet of approximately $2.0 billion, bolstered by robust ONPATTRO sales as well as $800 million in additional cash received from our recently announced collaboration with Regeneron,” said Manmeet Soni, outgoing Chief Financial Officer of Alnylam. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as part of the Alnylam team and am confident that the foundation created over the past few years will serve the Company well.”

“I am thrilled to be joining an organization with great near- and long-term growth prospects driven by advancing innovative therapies with the potential to transform patients’ lives,” said Jeff Poulton, recently appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Alnylam, effective August 13. “Having supported the profitable globalization of Shire’s business during my tenure there, I look forward to partnering with the business team at Alnylam to develop a roadmap toward financial self-sustainability.”

Cash and Investments
At June 30, 2019, Alnylam had cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities, and restricted investments, excluding equity securities, of $1.97 billion, as compared to $1.13 billion at December 31, 2018.

In May 2019, Alnylam received an upfront collaboration payment from Regeneron of $400 million. In addition, Regeneron purchased $400 million of Alnylam equity at a price per share of $90.00 (4.44 million common shares).

GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Loss
The net loss according to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP) for the second quarter of 2019 was $219.5 million, or $2.02 per share on both a basic and diluted basis, as compared to a net loss of $163.6 million, or $1.63 per share on both a basic and diluted basis, for the same period in the previous year.

The non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2019 was $198.3 million, or $1.83 per share on both a basic and diluted basis, as compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $161.9 million, or $1.61 per share on both a basic and diluted basis for the same period in the previous year.

Reconciling items between GAAP and non-GAAP net loss include stock-based compensation expense, a gain on the change in fair value of a liability obligation related to the sale of common stock to Regeneron, and a gain on a litigation settlement. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP net loss appearing later in this press release.

ONPATTRO Revenues, Net
Net product revenues from sales of ONPATTRO were $38.2 million in the second quarter of 2019.

Net Revenues from Collaborators
Net revenues from collaborators were $6.5 million in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $29.9 million in the second quarter of 2018.

GAAP and Non-GAAP Research and Development Expenses
GAAP research and development (R&D) expenses were $163.9 million in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $137.6 million in the second quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $148.6 million in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $126.0 million in the second quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP R&D expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP R&D expenses appears later in this press release.

GAAP and Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
GAAP selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $112.8 million in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $84.7 million in the second quarter of 2018.

Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were $97.4 million in the second quarter of 2019 as compared to $74.1 million in the second quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP SG&A expenses exclude stock-based compensation expense. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP SG&A expenses appears later in this press release.

2019 Updated Financial Guidance
Alnylam is updating its 2019 annual non-GAAP R&D expenses to be in the range of $550 to $575 million (previously $550 to $590 million) and non-GAAP SG&A expenses to be in the range of $390 to $400 million (previously $390 million to $410 million). Both non-GAAP R&D and non-GAAP SG&A expenses exclude stock-based compensation expenses.

The Company expects its current cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities will support company operations for multiple years based upon its current operating plan.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including expenses adjusted to exclude certain non-cash expenses and non-recurring gains outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

The items included in GAAP presentations but excluded for purposes of determining non-GAAP financial measures for the periods presented in the press release are stock-based compensation expense, a gain on the change in fair value of a liability obligation, and a gain on litigation settlement. The Company has excluded the impact of stock-based compensation expense, which may fluctuate from period to period based on factors including the variability associated with performance-based grants for stock options and restricted stock units and changes in the Company’s stock price, which impacts the fair value of these awards. The Company has excluded the impact of a gain on the change in fair value of liability obligation and the gain on litigation settlement because the Company believes these items are one-time events occurring outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business.

The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. When GAAP financial measures are viewed in conjunction with non-GAAP financial measures, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of the Company’s ongoing operating performance and are better able to compare the Company’s performance between periods. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among those indicators the Company uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources and planning and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is provided later in this press release.

The Company does not provide in this press release a reconciliation of its estimated 2019 non-GAAP R&D and non-GAAP SG&A expense guidance to the comparable GAAP measures because it is not able to estimate 2019 stock-based compensation expense without unreasonable efforts. The Company’s stock-based compensation expense is subject to significant fluctuations from period to period due to variability in the probability of performance-based vesting events for stock options and restricted stock units and changes in the Company’s stock price which materially impact the recognition, timing of expense and fair value of these awards. In addition, the Company believes such reconciliations for its 2019 financial guidance would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.

Conference Call Information
Management will provide an update on the Company and discuss second quarter 2019 results as well as expectations for the future via conference call on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 8:00 am ET. To access the call, please dial 800-263-0877 (domestic) or 646-828-8143 (international) five minutes prior to the start time and refer to conference ID 9566932. A replay of the call will be available beginning at 11:00 am ET on the day of the call. To access the replay, please dial 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (international) and refer to conference ID 9566932.

About ONPATTRO® (patisiran)
ONPATTRO is an RNAi therapeutic that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) for the treatment of the polyneuropathy of hATTR amyloidosis in adults. ONPATTRO is

also approved in the European Union for the treatment of hATTR amyloidosis in adults with Stage 1 or Stage 2 polyneuropathy, and in Japan for the treatment of hATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, ONPATTRO is an intravenously administered RNAi therapeutic targeting transthyretin (TTR) for the treatment of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. It is designed to target and silence TTR messenger RNA, thereby blocking the production of TTR protein before it is made. ONPATTRO blocks the production of TTR in the liver, reducing its accumulation in the body’s tissues in order to halt or slow down the progression of the disease.

Important Safety Information
ONPATTRO is a medicine that treats the polyneuropathy caused by an illness called hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR amyloidosis). ONPATTRO is used in adults only.

Infusion-Related Reactions
Infusion-related reactions (IRRs) have been observed in patients treated with ONPATTRO. In a controlled clinical study, 19 percent of ONPATTRO-treated patients experienced IRRs, compared to 9 percent of placebo-treated patients. The most common symptoms of IRRs with ONPATTRO were flushing, back pain, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspnea, and headache.

To reduce the risk of IRRs, patients should receive premedication with a corticosteroid, paracetamol, and antihistamines (H1 and H2 blockers) at least 60 minutes prior to ONPATTRO infusion. Monitor patients during the infusion for signs and symptoms of IRRs. If an IRR occurs, consider slowing or interrupting the infusion and instituting medical management as clinically indicated. If the infusion is interrupted, consider resuming at a slower infusion rate only if symptoms have resolved. In the case of a serious or life-threatening IRR, the infusion should be discontinued and not resumed.

Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation
ONPATTRO treatment leads to a decrease in serum vitamin A levels. Supplementation at the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is advised for patients taking ONPATTRO. Higher doses than the RDA should not be given to try to achieve normal serum vitamin A levels during treatment with ONPATTRO, as serum levels do not reflect the total vitamin A in the body.

Patients should be referred to an ophthalmologist if they develop ocular symptoms suggestive of vitamin A deficiency (e.g. night blindness).

Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with ONPATTRO were respiratory-tract infections (29 percent) and infusion-related reactions (19 percent).

About LNP Technology
Alnylam has licenses to Arbutus Biopharma LNP intellectual property for use in RNAi therapeutic products using LNP technology.

About RNAi
RNAi (RNA interference) is a natural cellular process of gene silencing that represents one of the most promising and rapidly advancing frontiers in biology and drug development today. Its discovery has been heralded as “a major scientific breakthrough that happens once every decade or so,” and was recognized with the award of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. By harnessing the natural biological process of RNAi occurring in our cells, a new class of medicines, known as RNAi therapeutics, is now a reality. Small interfering RNA (siRNA), the molecules that mediate RNAi and comprise Alnylam's RNAi therapeutic platform, function upstream of today’s medicines by potently silencing messenger RNA (mRNA) – the genetic precursors – that encode for disease-causing proteins, thus preventing them from being made. This is a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the care of patients with genetic and other diseases.

About Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is leading the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare genetic, cardio-metabolic, hepatic infectious, and central nervous system (CNS)/ocular diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach for the treatment of a wide range of severe and debilitating diseases. Founded in 2002, Alnylam is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust discovery platform. Alnylam’s first commercial RNAi therapeutic is ONPATTRO® (patisiran), approved in the U.S., EU, Canada, and Japan. Alnylam has a deep pipeline of investigational medicines, including five product candidates that are in late-stage development. Looking forward, Alnylam will continue to execute on its "Alnylam 2020" strategy of building a multi-product, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a sustainable pipeline of RNAi-based medicines to address the needs of patients who have limited or inadequate treatment options. Alnylam employs over 1,200 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. For more information about our people, science and pipeline, please visit www.alnylam.com and engage with us on Twitter at @Alnylam or on LinkedIn.

Alnylam Forward Looking Statements
Various statements in this release concerning Alnylam's future expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, Alnylam's views with respect to the potential for RNAi therapeutics, including patisiran, vutrisiran, givosiran, lumasiran, inclisiran, fitusiran and ALN-AGT, its expectations with respect to broadened clinical and commercial opportunities enabled by oral delivery of RNAi therapeutics based on preclinical results, its plans for additional evidence generation, global regulatory filings and product launches for ONPATTRO, its expectations regarding pricing and reimbursement procedures outside the U.S., its expectations regarding the timing for the initiation of its APOLLO-B Phase 3 study of patisiran, its plans to initiate the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study for vutrisiran in late 2019, its expectations regarding the regulatory review of givosiran, including the PDUFA date set by the FDA, and expectations regarding the FDA’s current views on not requiring an advisory committee meeting to discuss the givosiran application, its expectations regarding the timing of topline results from its ILLUMINATE-A Phase 3 study of lumasiran, its plans to initiate the ILLUMINATE-C Phase 3 study of lumasiran, its expectations regarding the timing of topline results to be reported by The Medicines Company from the ORION-11, ORION-9 and ORION-10 studies of inclisiran and the potential filing of an NDA, its expected range of 2019 annual non-GAAP R&D expenses and non-GAAP SG&A expenses, its expectations regarding the length of time its current cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities will support company operations based on its current operating plan, plans to develop a roadmap toward financial self-sustainability, and expectations regarding its "Alnylam 2020" guidance for the advancement and commercialization of RNAi therapeutics, constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and future plans may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, without limitation, Alnylam's ability to discover and develop novel drug candidates and delivery approaches, successfully demonstrate the efficacy and safety of its product candidates, the pre-clinical and clinical results for its product candidates, which may not be replicated or continue to occur in other subjects or in additional studies or otherwise support further development of product candidates for a specified indication or at all, actions or advice of regulatory agencies, which may affect the design, initiation, timing, continuation and/or progress of clinical trials or result in the need for additional pre-clinical and/or clinical testing, delays, interruptions or failures in the manufacture and supply of its product candidates, obtaining, maintaining and protecting intellectual property, Alnylam's ability to enforce its intellectual property rights against third parties and defend its patent portfolio against challenges from third parties, obtaining and maintaining regulatory approval, pricing and reimbursement for products, progress in establishing a commercial and ex-United States infrastructure, successfully launching, marketing and selling its approved products globally, Alnylam’s ability to successfully expand the indication for ONPATTRO in the future, competition from others using technology similar to Alnylam's and others developing products for similar uses, Alnylam's ability to manage its growth and operating expenses, obtain additional funding to support its business activities, and establish and maintain strategic business alliances and new business initiatives, Alnylam's dependence on third parties, including Regeneron, for development, manufacture and distribution of products, the outcome of litigation, the risk of government investigations, and unexpected expenditures, as well as those risks more fully discussed in the "Risk Factors" filed with Alnylam's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and in other filings that Alnylam makes with the SEC. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent Alnylam's views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Alnylam explicitly disclaims any obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update any forward-looking statements.

With the exception of ONPATTRO (patisiran), none of Alnylam’s investigational therapeutics have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency, or any other regulatory authority and no conclusions can or should be drawn regarding the safety or effectiveness of such investigational therapeutics.

ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Revenues:

Product revenues, net

$

38,231

$

$

64,522

$

Net revenues from collaborators

6,483

29,907

13,486

51,806

Total revenues

44,714

29,907

78,008

51,806

Cost and expenses:

Cost of goods sold

$

4,326

$

7,673

$

Research and development

163,890

137,582

293,017

234,439

Selling, general and administrative

112,769

84,679

202,377

157,126

Total costs and expenses

280,985

222,261

503,067

391,565

Loss from operations

(236,271)

(192,354)

(425,059)

(339,759)

Other income (expense):

Interest income

8,781

6,101

16,306

11,895

Other (expense) income

(453)

2,208

(410)

2,543

Change in fair value of liability obligation

9,422

9,422

Gain on litigation settlement

20,564

20,564

Total other income

17,750

28,873

25,318

35,002

Loss before income taxes

(218,521)

(163,481)

(399,741)

(304,757)

Provision for income taxes

(960)

(79)

(1,655)

(17)

Net loss

$

(219,481)

$

(163,560)

$

(401,396)

$

(304,774)

Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

$

(2.02)

$

(1.63)

$

(3.75)

$

(3.04)

Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per common share

108,576

100,519

106,997

100,251

Comprehensive loss:

Net loss

$

(219,481)

$

(163,560)

$

(401,396)

$

(304,774)

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax

462

1,046

822

626

Foreign currency translation

842

842

Unrealized loss on pension obligation

(4,282)

(4,282)

Comprehensive loss

$

(222,459)

$

(162,514)

$

(404,014)

$

(304,148)

ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2019

2018

2019

2018

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Research and development:

GAAP Research and development

$

163,890

$

137,582

$

293,017

$

234,439

Less: Stock-based compensation expenses

(15,282)

(11,616)

(31,407)

(21,753)

Non-GAAP Research and development

$

148,608

$

125,966

$

261,610

$

212,686

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative:

GAAP Selling, general and administrative

$

112,769

$

84,679

$

202,377

$

157,126

Less: Stock-based compensation expenses

(15,321)

(10,625)

(31,228)

(20,072)

Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative

$

97,448

$

74,054

$

171,149

$

137,054

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating expenses:

GAAP Operating expenses

$

280,985

$

222,261

$

503,067

$

391,565

Less: Stock-based compensation expenses

(30,603)

(22,241)

(62,635)

(41,825)

Non-GAAP Operating expenses

$

250,382

$

200,020

$

440,432

$

349,740

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net loss:

GAAP Net loss

$

(219,481)

$

(163,560)

$

(401,396)

$

(304,774)

Add: Stock-based compensation expenses

30,603

22,241

62,635

41,825

Less: Change in fair value of liability obligation

(9,422)

(9,422)

Less: Gain on litigation settlement

(20,564)

(20,564)

Non-GAAP Net loss

$

(198,300)

$

(161,883)

$

(348,183)

$

(283,513)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net loss per common share-basic and diluted:

GAAP Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

$

(2.02)

$

(1.63)

$

(3.75)

$

(3.04)

Add: Stock-based compensation expenses

0.28

0.22

0.59

0.42

Less: Change in fair value of liability obligation

(0.09)

(0.09)

Less: Gain on litigation settlement

(0.20)

(0.21)

Non-GAAP Net loss per common share - basic and diluted

$

(1.83)

$

(1.61)

$

(3.25)

$

(2.83)

ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

June 30,

December 31,

2019

2018

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities

$

1,926,831

$

1,082,949

Restricted investments

44,825

44,825

Accounts receivable, net

30,739

18,760

Inventory

40,587

24,068

Prepaid expenses and other assets

75,303

83,542

Property, plant and equipment, net

371,769

320,658

Operating lease right-of-use lease assets

226,357

Total assets

$

2,716,411

$

1,574,802

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

219,529

$

177,392

Total deferred revenue

403,129

3,954

Total deferred rent

61,491

Operating lease liability

306,558

Long-term debt

30,000

30,000

Total stockholders’ equity (111.1 million shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019; 101.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018)

1,757,195

1,301,965

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,716,411

$

1,574,802

This selected financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Alnylam’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which includes the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Contacts:

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Christine Regan Lindenboom

(Investors and Media)

617-682-4340



Josh Brodsky

(Investors)

617-551-8276

Source: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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