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RedHill Biopharma Provides Q1/2020 Financial Results and Recent Highlights Including Initial Movantik® Revenues
Completed acquisition of Movantik® from AstraZeneca on
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Launched commercial sales of Talicia® in the
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Net revenues of approximately
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Cash position of
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Pursuing two shots on goal strategy for COVID-19 with RedHill’s clinical-stage novel molecules opaganib (Yeliva®) and RHB-107; Initiation of
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Initiation of Phase 3 clinical study in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) planned for the third quarter of 2020
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Management to host conference call today, at
“Starting in 2020, our sales team has focused its resources on the commercialization of Talicia®, Aemcolo® and, most recently, Movantik®. We expect these three GI drugs to support our evolution into a leading specialty pharma in the U.S.,” said
Mr. Ben-Asher added: “We are rapidly advancing the development of two independent programs for the treatment of COVID-19 with our investigational drugs, opaganib and RHB-107. In light of the encouraging initial results from the compassionate use program with opaganib in severe-to-critical COVID-19 patients in
COVID-19 Business Impact
Protecting its employees, patients, colleagues, and communities has been RedHill’s primary focus during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Starting
RedHill took immediate action to mitigate the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business operations. To date, there have been no significant disruptions to the Company’s supply chain, and it has sufficient supply on hand to meet
Financial highlights for the quarter ended
Net Revenues for the first quarter of 2020 were
Cost of Revenues for the first quarter of 2020 was
Research and Development Expenses for the first quarter of 2020 were
Selling, Marketing and Business Development Expenses for the first quarter of 2020 were
General and Administrative Expenses for the first quarter of 2020 were
Operating Loss for the first quarter of 2020 was
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities for the first quarter of 2020 was
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Balance2 as of
As of
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Programs:
Opaganib (ABC294640, Yeliva®)3
In
COVID-19. The study aims to enroll up to 40 patients with severe-to-critical COVID-19 infection and pneumonia requiring hospitalization and high-flow supplemental oxygenation.
The Company also announced encouraging preliminary findings from six severe-to-critical4 COVID-19 patients treated with opaganib in
Progress continues toward expanding compassionate use and clinical programs in additional countries.
RHB-107 (upamostat, WX-671)5
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Commercial Highlights:
Movantik® (naloxegol)6
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Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin)7
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R&D Highlights:
RHB-204 - Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Infections
Following recent positive data from an ongoing supportive non-clinical program, RedHill plans to initiate a single, pivotal Phase 3 study evaluating RHB-204 as a first-line, stand-alone treatment for pulmonary NTM infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in the third quarter of 2020, subject to further input from the FDA.
Opaganib - Cholangiocarcinoma and prostate cancer
RedHill has completed the enrollment of the full cohort of 39 patients evaluable for efficacy in the Phase 2a study evaluating the activity of orally-administered opaganib in advanced cholangiocarcinoma.
Preliminary data from the open-label Phase 2a study has indicated a signal of activity in a number of subjects with advanced cholangiocarcinoma. This data will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific meeting. In light of this, and in light of positive new data from a pre-clinical program evaluating opaganib in combination with additional actives, RedHill added a second arm to the study, evaluating opaganib in combination with hydroxychloroquine, an anti-autophagy agent. Enrollment of patients in the second arm of the Phase 2a study is expected to be initiated subject to various COVID-19 pandemic circumstances currently affecting the accessibility of the relevant clinics. Following recent positive pre-clinical data, RedHill also plans to add a third arm to the study, evaluating opaganib in combination with RHB-107 (upamostat).
An investigator-sponsored study with opaganib in prostate cancer has been initiated at the
RHB-104 - Crohn’s Disease
RedHill announced in
RHB-106 - Encapsulated Bowel Preparation
In
Conference Call and Webcast Information:
The Company will host a conference call today,
To participate in the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers 15 minutes prior to the start of the call:
The conference call will be broadcast live and will be available for replay for 30 days on the Company's website, http://ir.redhillbio.com/events.
About RedHill Biopharma
About Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin)
INDICATION AND USAGE
Talicia® is a three-drug combination of omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial, and rifabutin, a rifamycin antibacterial, indicated for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection in adults.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Talicia® and other antibacterial drugs, Talicia® should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONTRAINDICATIONS
Talicia® contains omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI), amoxicillin a penicillin-class antibacterial and rifabutin, a rifamycin antibacterial. It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of these medications, any other components of the formulation, any other beta-lactams or any other rifamycin.
Talicia® is contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products.
Talicia® is contraindicated in patients receiving delavirdine or voriconazole.
Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with omeprazole, amoxicillin and rifabutin.
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis.
Talicia® may cause fetal harm. Talicia® is not recommended for use in pregnancy.
Talicia® may reduce the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives. An additional non-hormonal method of contraception is recommended when taking Talicia®.
Talicia® should not be used in patients with hepatic impairment or severe renal impairment.
Acute Interstitial Nephritis has been observed in patients taking PPIs and penicillins.
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have been reported in patients taking PPIs. These events have occurred as both new onset and exacerbation of existing autoimmune disease.
The most common adverse reactions (≥1%) were diarrhea, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, chromaturia, rash, dyspepsia, oropharyngeal pain, vomiting, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact RedHill Biopharma INC. at 1-833-ADRHILL (1-833-237-4455) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Full prescribing information for Talicia® is available at http://bit.ly/2CozHNH.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT MOVANTIK®
Movantik® may cause serious side effects, including:
Opioid withdrawal. You may have symptoms of opioid withdrawal during treatment with Movantik®, including sweating, chills, diarrhea, stomach pain, anxiety, irritability, and yawning. Patients taking methadone to treat their pain may be more likely to experience stomach pain and diarrhea. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms.
Severe Stomach Pain and/or Diarrhea. This can happen within a few days of starting Movantik® and can lead to hospitalization. If either of these side effects occurs, stop taking Movantik® and call your doctor immediately.
Tear in your stomach or intestinal wall (perforation). Stomach pain that is severe can be a sign of a serious medical condition. If you get stomach pain that gets worse or does not go away, stop taking Movantik® and get emergency medical help right away.
Do not take Movantik® if you:
Have a bowel blockage (intestinal obstruction) or have a history of bowel blockage.
Are allergic to Movantik® or any of the ingredients in Movantik®.
Movantik® can interact with other medicines and cause side effects, including opioid withdrawal symptoms (see symptoms above). Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start or stop any medicines during treatment with Movantik®.
Before you take Movantik®, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Have any stomach, bowel (intestines), kidney, or liver problems.
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Taking Movantik® during pregnancy may cause opioid withdrawal symptoms in you or your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant during treatment with Movantik®.
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Movantik® passes into your breast milk. Taking Movantik® while you are breastfeeding may cause opioid withdrawal in your baby. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take Movantik® or breastfeed. You should not breastfeed if you take Movantik®.
Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Other medicines may affect the way Movantik® works.
If you stop taking your opioid pain medicine, stop taking Movantik® and tell your doctor.
Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice during treatment with Movantik®.
The most common side effects of Movantik® include: Stomach (abdomen) pain, diarrhea, nausea, gas, vomiting, headache, and excessive sweating.
APPROVED USE FOR MOVANTIK®
Movantik® is a prescription medicine used to treat constipation that is caused by prescription pain medicines called opioids, in adults with long-lasting (chronic) pain that is not caused by active cancer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT AEMCOLO®
INDICATION AND USAGE
Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is an orally-administered, delayed-release, non-systemic antibiotic approved for the treatment of travelers’ diarrhea caused by non-invasive strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults. Aemcolo® is the first antibiotic engineered with Cosmo Pharmaceuticals’ Multi Matrix Technology (MMX®). MMX technology is designed to deliver the active pharmaceutical ingredients in a delayed and controlled manner directly to the lower intestine.
Full prescribing information for Aemcolo® is available at www.aemcolo.com.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Aemcolo® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to rifamycin, any of the other rifamycin class antimicrobial agents, or any of the components in Aemcolo.
Aemcolo® is indicated for the treatment of travelers’ diarrhea (TD) caused by noninvasive strains of Escherichia coli in adults. It is not recommended for use in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli.
The most common adverse reactions (incidence >2%) are headache and constipation.
Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Evaluate if diarrhea occurs after therapy or does not improve or worsens during therapy.
Aemcolo® should be swallowed whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablets. Do not take Aemcolo® concomitantly with alcohol.
Risk of Persistent or Worsening Diarrhea Complicated by Fever and/or Bloody Stool: Aemcolo® was not shown to be effective in patients with diarrhea complicated by fever and/or bloody stool or diarrhea due to pathogens other than noninvasive strains of E. coli and is not recommended for use in such patients. Discontinue use if diarrhea gets worse or persists more than 48 hours and consider alternative antibacterial therapy.
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact RedHill Biopharma INC. at 1-833-ADRHILL (1-833-237-4455) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control and cannot be predicted or quantified, and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the risk that the clinical condition of the patients treated with opaganib will not continue to improve and may worsen, the risk that other COVID-19 patients treated with opaganib will not show any clinical improvement, the risk that clinical trials of opaganib or RHB-107 in the
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
NET REVENUES | 1,056 | 1,737 | ||||
COST OF REVENUES | 1,715 | 417 | ||||
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS) | (659 | ) | 1,320 | |||
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES, net | 2,765 | 5,372 | ||||
SELLING, MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES | 9,006 | 3,136 | ||||
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 4,586 | 2,025 | ||||
OPERATING LOSS | 17,016 | 9,213 | ||||
FINANCIAL INCOME | 214 | 374 | ||||
FINANCIAL EXPENSES | 355 | 1,031 | ||||
FINANCIAL EXPENSES, net | 141 | 657 | ||||
LOSS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD | 17,157 | 9,870 | ||||
LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE, basic and diluted ( |
0.05 | 0.03 | ||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF ORDINARY SHARE (in thousands) | 352,696 | 283,687 | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Unaudited | Audited | ||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 81,614 | 29,023 | |||||
Bank deposits | 7,124 | 10,349 | |||||
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 6,200 | 8,500 | |||||
Trade receivables | 1,717 | 1,216 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other receivables | 1,604 | 2,244 | |||||
Inventory | 2,767 | 1,882 | |||||
101,026 | 53,214 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
Restricted cash | 20,148 | 152 | |||||
Fixed assets | 360 | 228 | |||||
Right-of-use assets | 4,912 | 3,578 | |||||
Deferred expenses | 1,183 | — | |||||
Intangible assets | 15,851 | 16,927 | |||||
42,454 | 20,885 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 143,480 | 74,099 | |||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
Accounts payable | 3,185 | 4,184 | |||||
Lease liabilities | 1,228 | 834 | |||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 12,912 | 5,598 | |||||
17,325 | 10,616 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
Borrowing | 78,165 | — | |||||
Lease liabilities | 3,843 | 2,981 | |||||
Royalty obligation | 500 | 500 | |||||
82,508 | 3,481 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 99,833 | 14,097 | |||||
EQUITY: | |||||||
Ordinary shares | 962 | 962 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 267,403 | 267,403 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (224,718 | ) | (208,363 | ) | |||
TOTAL EQUITY | 43,647 | 60,002 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 143,480 | 74,099 | |||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Comprehensive loss | (17,157 | ) | (9,870 | ) | ||
Adjustments in respect of income and expenses not involving cash flow: | ||||||
Share-based compensation to employees and service providers | 802 | 559 | ||||
Depreciation | 350 | 231 | ||||
Impairment of intangible assets | 816 | — | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 260 | — | ||||
Unpaid interest expenses related to borrowing | 104 | — | ||||
Fair value adjustments on derivative financial instruments | — | 973 | ||||
Fair value losses (gains) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 75 | (52 | ) | |||
Revaluation of bank deposits | 29 | (10 | ) | |||
Exchange differences in respect of lease liabilities | (57 | ) | 5 | |||
Exchange differences in respect of cash and cash equivalents | (131 | ) | (16 | ) | ||
2,248 | 1,690 | |||||
Changes in assets and liability items: | ||||||
Increase in trade receivables | (501 | ) | (461 | ) | ||
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other receivables | 640 | 633 | ||||
Increase in inventory | (885 | ) | (519 | ) | ||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | (999 | ) | 1,089 | |||
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 6,030 | (95 | ) | |||
4,285 | 647 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (10,624 | ) | (7,533 | ) | ||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Purchase of fixed assets | (242 | ) | (6 | ) | ||
Change in investment in current bank deposits | 3,200 | 2,131 | ||||
Purchase of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | — | (633 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | 2,225 | 220 | ||||
Transaction costs related to purchase of intangible assets | (1,183 | ) | — | |||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 4,000 | 1,712 | ||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of transaction costs | 79,345 | — | ||||
Movement in restricted cash | (20,000 | ) | — | |||
Payment of principal with respect to lease liabilities | (261 | ) | (186 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 59,084 | (186 | ) | |||
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 52,460 | (6,007 | ) | |||
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 131 | 16 | ||||
BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 29,023 | 29,005 | ||||
BALANCE OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | 81,614 | 23,014 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON INTEREST RECEIVED IN CASH | 178 | 163 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON INTEREST PAID IN CASH | 231 | 48 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANACING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||
Long-term borrowings transaction costs | 1,284 | — | ||||
Acquisition of right-of-use assets by means of lease liabilities | 1,575 | 1,580 |
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1 All financial highlights are approximate and are rounded to the nearest hundreds of thousands.
2 Including cash, short-term investments (bank deposits and financial assets at fair value) and restricted cash.
3 Opaganib (ABC294640, Yeliva®) is an investigational new drug, not available for commercial distribution.
4 Definition based on
5 RHB-107 (upamostat, WX-671) is an investigational new drug, not available for commercial distribution.
6 Movantik® (naloxegol) is indicated for opioid-induced constipation (OIC). Full prescribing information see: www.movantik.com.
7 Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is indicated for the treatment of H. pylori infection in adults. For full prescribing information see: www.Talicia.com.
8 Full prescribing information for Movantik® (naloxegol) is available at: www.Movantik.com.
9 Full prescribing information for Talicia® (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is available at: www.Talicia.com
10 Full prescribing information for Aemcolo® (rifamycin) is available at: www.Aemcolo.com.
Company contact:Adi Frish Senior VP Business Development & Licensing RedHill Biopharma +972-54-6543-112 adi@redhillbio.com IR contact (U.S. ):Timothy McCarthy , CFA, MBA Managing Director, Relationship ManagerLifeSci Advisors, LLC +1-212-915-2564 tim@lifesciadvisors.com
Source: RedHill Biopharma Ltd.