Momenta Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
For the first quarter of 2014, the company reported a net loss of
"We and Sandoz are continuing to work toward an
"Noting the
First Quarter Highlights and Recent Events
Complex Generics:
M356, generic version of Copaxone (Glatiramer Acetate Injection)
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The
ANDA for M356 is under active review by the U.S.FDA . The company and its collaboration partner, Sandoz, are preparing for the potential launch of this generic in 2014, pending U.S.FDA approval. -
On
March 31, 2014 , theSupreme Court of the United States grantedTeva's request for certiorari in our generic Copaxone patent litigation.The Supreme Court will likely hear the case in the fourth quarter of 2014. -
On
April 18, 2014 , Chief JusticeJohn Roberts deniedTeva's request for a stay of the CAFC ruling;Teva sought to prohibit the introduction of anFDA -approved generic Copaxone prior to theSupreme Court resolution of the case.
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection
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In the first quarter of 2014, Momenta earned
$4.8 million in product revenues from enoxaparin sodium injection based on Sandoz reported net sales of$47.5 million . -
Momenta continues to pursue the patent infringement case of
Momenta Pharmaceuticals vs.Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc ., where the Federal Circuit ruled that Amphastar's use of Momenta's patented manufacturing method is protected by the Hatch Waxman "safe harbor." InJanuary 2014 , Momenta appealed the District Court's final judgment to the Federal Circuit.
Biosimilar and Potentially Interchangeable Biologics:
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Momenta continues to progress its biosimilars portfolio. M923 and M834 are biosimilars for branded biologics indicated for certain autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. M511 is a monoclonal antibody for oncology. Under its global biosimilar collaboration with Baxter, Momenta expects to achieve milestones in the second half of 2014 for products M923 and M834 with an aggregate value of
$19 million . Momenta and Baxter are pursuing a global regulatory strategy for M923 and expect to submit a clinical trial application towards the end of 2014, which would allow clinical initiation inEurope . For M834, the company expects to achieve a pre-defined development milestone in the second half of 2014. -
Baxter's option to select up to three additional biosimilars to be included in the collaboration expires in
February 2015 . - Momenta is continuing to develop M511, and may seek a new collaboration partner to assist in its development and commercialization.
Novel Drug:
M402 novel oncology candidate
- In the next several months, Momenta expects to complete the Part A dose escalation component of the Phase 1/2 trial evaluating M402 in combination with Abraxane® (nab-paclitaxel) and gemcitabine in patients with advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer, and to report clinical data from Part A in the second half of 2014.
- The company plans to initiate Part B of the study by the end of 2014. Part B will be a randomized, controlled study to evaluate the antitumor activity of M402 in combination with Abraxane plus gemcitabine, versus Abraxane plus gemcitabine alone.
- In 2014, Momenta continues to advance its sialylation technology research program by seeking to identify an Fc-containing recombinant product candidate by the end of the year. The company is investigating opportunities to partner further development of a sialylated plasma-derived IVIG.
Other Research
- Momenta continues to seek and evaluate research collaborations to provide capabilities to broaden and accelerate its novel drug programs.
First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Total revenues for the first quarter of 2014 were
Collaborative research and development revenue for the first quarter of 2014 was
Research and development expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were
General and administrative expenses for the quarter ended
At
Financing
Momenta announced the establishment of an "At-The-Market" equity facility. Pursuant to the facility, the company may offer and sell, from time to time, up to an aggregate of
This press release is neither an offer nor a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities.
Financial Guidance
Today, Momenta updated its 2014 financial guidance: total operating expenses, excluding stock-based compensation and net of collaborative revenues, are expected to average
Conference Call Information
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Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release regarding management's future expectations, beliefs, intentions, goals, strategies, plans or prospects, the Company's revenue, expenses, including first quarter revenue as indicative of future enoxaparin revenue, potential approval and launch of M356, timing and expectations regarding litigation related to M356, anticipated achievement of development milestones, including milestones under the Baxter collaboration in 2014, cash usage and other results of operations, potential sales under the ATM and the use of proceeds therefrom, our expected product development and collaboration milestones, timing for clinical and non-clinical trial results, our plans for future research and development investment, and our other product development plans and expectations constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
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December 31, 2013 | |
Assets | ||
Cash and marketable securities |
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Accounts receivable | 7,804 | 13,095 |
Restricted cash | 20,719 | 20,719 |
Other assets | 38,225 | 37,319 |
Total assets |
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||
Current liabilities |
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Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 22,830 | 24,024 |
Other long-term liabilities | 915 | 1,012 |
Stockholders' equity | 247,751 | 269,837 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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Unaudited Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Loss | ||
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2014 | 2013 | |
Collaboration revenues: | ||
Product revenue |
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Research and development revenue | 5,973 | 2,207 |
Total collaboration revenue | 10,785 | 7,603 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Research and development* | 26,692 | 22,332 |
General and administrative* | 11,717 | 9,716 |
Total operating expenses | 38,409 | 32,048 |
Operating loss | (27,624) | (24,445) |
Other income: | ||
Interest income | 200 | 269 |
Other income | 62 | 60 |
Total other income | 262 | 329 |
Net loss |
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Basic and diluted net loss per share |
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Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share | 51,356 | 50,635 |
Comprehensive loss: | ||
Net loss |
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Net unrealized holding losses on available-for-sale marketable securities | (16) | (65) |
Comprehensive loss |
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* Non-cash share-based compensation expense included in operating expenses is as follows: | ||
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CONTACT: IR CONTACT:Source:Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IR@momentapharma.com MEDIA CONTACT:Karen Sharma MacDougall Biomedical Communications 1-781-235-3060 Momenta@macbiocom.com
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