Xenon Pharmaceuticals (XENE) Misses Q1 EPS by 6c

Xenon Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: XENE) reported Q1 EPS of ($0.42), $0.06 worse than the analyst estimate of ($0.36).

Dr. Simon Pimstone, Xenon’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We continue to make significant progress advancing our robust, novel pipeline comprised of neurology-focused product candidates, including XEN496, XEN1101, XEN901, and XEN007. Supported by a strong balance sheet, we are executing our clinical development plans with the goal of having multiple products in Phase 2 or later stage development this year. Some important anticipated milestone events include: initiating a Phase 3 clinical trial for XEN496 for the treatment of KCNQ2 epilepsy; further advancing our ongoing XEN1101 Phase 2b clinical trial in adult focal epilepsy; and initiating a Phase 2 clinical trial for XEN901 in either a pediatric or adult epilepsy indication depending on regulatory feedback. In addition, we expect to initiate a Phase 2, or later stage, clinical trial for XEN007 in an orphan neurological indication.”

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