TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:PGNX) today announced its results of operations for the third quarter and first nine months of 2012.
Net loss for the third quarter of 2012 was $11.3 million or $0.33 basic and diluted per share, compared to net loss of $11.4 million or $0.34 per share in the 2011 period. Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $35.1 million or $1.04 basic and diluted per share, compared to net income of $21.1 million or $0.63 per share in 2011. The 2011 results reflect recognition of an upfront payment and development cost reimbursement revenue from the Salix collaboration. At September 30, 2012, Progenics had cash, cash equivalents and securities of $44.3 million, reflecting use of $6.7 million in the quarter.
Third quarter revenue totaled $1.1 million, down $4.7 million from the 2011 period. The decrease reflects a decline in revenue from the Salix collaboration and lower research grant and royalty revenue. Current quarter royalty revenue decreased $0.9 million from the previous quarter. For the first nine months of 2012, Progenics reported revenues of $5.2 million, compared to $82.6 million in the 2011 period.
Net sales reported by Progenics' Relistor collaborators (in millions):
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| U.S. | $ 3.8 | $ 8.2 | $ 10.0 | $ 25.1 | $ 13.5 |
| Ex-U.S. | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 4.7 |
| Global | $ 4.9 | $ 9.7 | $ 10.8 | $ 28.0 | $ 18.2 |
Third quarter and year-to-date research and development expenses decreased by $4.5 million and $18.2 million, respectively, compared to the 2011 periods, primarily from decreased laboratory and manufacturing expenses and lower salaries and benefits expenses from reduced headcount. Clinical trial expenses increased in the third quarter compared to the 2011 period while these expenses decreased year-to-date compared to 2011. Third quarter general and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 million from 2011, and these expenses year-to-date decreased $2.5 million from the previous year, primarily resulting from lower consulting, professional fees and operating expenses. Company-wide headcount as of September 30, 2012 declined to 78 from 114 as of September 30, 2011.
Third Quarter and Recent Events
- As previously announced, on July 27 the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter (CRL) requesting additional clinical data for the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) injection for subcutaneous use for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in adult patients with chronic, non-cancer pain. On October 5, an End-of-Review meeting was held with the FDA's Division of Gastroenterology and Inborn Errors Products to better understand the contents of the letter. The Division has expressed a concern that there may be a risk associated with the chronic use of mu-opioid antagonists in patients who are taking opioids for chronic pain. In order to understand this potential risk, the FDA's Division has communicated that a very large, well-controlled, chronic administration trial will have to be conducted to assess the safety of any mu-opioid antagonist prior to market approval for the treatment of patients with OIC who are taking opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain. Salix has held discussions with the Division and has expressed the view that the post-marketing, clinical and preclinical data currently available for Relistor adequately demonstrate an appropriate and expected safety profile sufficient to permit the approval of the current Relistor sNDA.
Salix and Progenics plan to continue to work with the FDA to generate a reasonable path forward for the further development and regulatory review of Relistor that can be agreed upon by the parties. While it is not possible to determine definitively the duration of discussions with the FDA regarding this matter, at this time Salix and Progenics anticipate a path forward could be reached with the FDA during 2013.
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Third quarter Relistor global net sales decreased 50% from third quarter 2011, and decreased 55% from the second quarter 2012. First nine months Relistor global net sales increased 53% over the same 2011 period.
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Progenics opened enrollment in a phase 2 study of its PSMA ADC compound in prostate cancer patients. The trial is an open-label, multicenter study to assess the anti-tumor activity (measured by prostate specific antigen; circulating tumor cells; bone, visceral and nodal metastases; and pain), tolerability and safety of PSMA ADC in up to 75 subjects with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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In a companywide restructuring, the Company reduced its workforce and terminated several early stage research projects. Clinical development and manufacturing capabilities were unaffected by this restructuring.
- In October, Progenics completed the divestment of the PRO 140 program, receiving $3.5 million in cash, together with rights to receive additional milestone and royalty payments.
Conference Call and Webcast
Progenics will review third quarter financial results in a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. EST. To participate, please dial (877) 250-8889 (domestic) or (720) 545-0001 (international) and reference conference ID 58519374. A live webcast will be available on the Events section of the Progenics website, www.progenics.com, and a replay will be available on the website for two weeks.
- Financial Tables follow -
| PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | ||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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| 2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Revenues: | ||||
| Royalty income | $ 728 | $ 1,240 | $ 4,181 | $ 1,767 |
| Collaboration revenue | 136 | 2,855 | 521 | 76,398 |
| Research grants | 243 | 1,681 | 417 | 4,346 |
| Other revenues | 10 | 28 | 44 | 88 |
| Total revenues | 1,117 | 5,804 | 5,163 | 82,599 |
| Expenses: | ||||
| Research and development | 7,551 | 12,406 | 26,417 | 44,887 |
| License fees – research and development | 510 | 114 | 660 | 566 |
| Royalty expense | 73 | 147 | 420 | 274 |
| General and administrative | 4,007 | 4,064 | 11,753 | 14,213 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 291 | 520 | 1,063 | 1,581 |
| Total expenses | 12,432 | 17,251 | 40,313 | 61,521 |
| Operating (loss) income | (11,315) | (11,447) | (35,150) | 21,078 |
| Other income: | ||||
| Interest income | 14 | 15 | 43 | 49 |
| Total other income | 14 | 15 | 43 | 49 |
| Net (loss) income | $ (11,301) | $ (11,432) | $ (35,107) | $ 21,127 |
| Net (loss) income per share; basic | $ (0.33) | $ (0.34) | $ (1.04) | $ 0.63 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding; basic | 33,848 | 33,710 | 33,803 | 33,501 |
| Net (loss) income per share; diluted | $ (0.33) | $ (0.34) | $ (1.04) | $ 0.63 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding; diluted | 33,848 | 33,710 | 33,803 | 33,664 |
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
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September 30, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 41,096 | $ 70,105 |
| Accounts receivable | 1,129 | 1,516 |
| Auction rate securities | 3,240 | 3,332 |
| Fixed assets, net | 3,650 | 4,038 |
| Other assets | 1,386 | 1,119 |
| Total assets | $ 50,501 | $ 80,110 |
| Liabilities | $ 7,640 | $ 7,943 |
| Deferred revenue | 213 | 366 |
| Total liabilities | 7,853 | 8,309 |
| Stockholders' equity | 42,648 | 71,801 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 50,501 | $ 80,110 |
About Relistor
Progenics has exclusively licensed development and commercialization rights for its first commercial product, Relistor, to Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. for markets worldwide other than Japan, where Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. holds an exclusive license for the subcutaneous formulation. Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) subcutaneous injection is a first-in-class treatment for opioid-induced constipation approved in more than 50 countries for patients with advanced illness.
Important Safety Information for subcutaneous Relistor
Relistor is indicated for the treatment of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) in patients with advanced illness who are receiving palliative care, when response to laxative therapy has not been sufficient. Use of Relistor beyond four months has not been studied.
Relistor is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected mechanical gastrointestinal obstruction. If severe or persistent diarrhea occurs during treatment, advise patients to discontinue therapy with Relistor and consult their physician. Use of Relistor has not been studied in patients with peritoneal catheters.
Safety and efficacy of Relistor have not been established in pediatric patients.
Rare cases of gastrointestinal (GI) perforation have been reported in advanced illness patients with conditions that may be associated with localized or diffuse reduction of structural integrity in the wall of the GI tract (i.e., cancer, peptic ulcer, Ogilvie's syndrome). Perforations have involved varying regions of the GI tract (e.g., stomach, duodenum, colon).
Use Relistor with caution in patients with known or suspected lesions of the GI tract. Advise patients to discontinue therapy with Relistor and promptly notify their physician if they develop severe, persistent, and/or worsening abdominal symptoms.
The most common adverse reactions reported with Relistor compared with placebo in clinical trials were abdominal pain (28.5% vs. 9.8%), flatulence (13.3% vs. 5.7%), nausea (11.5% vs. 4.9%), dizziness (7.3% vs. 2.4%), diarrhea (5.5% vs. 2.4%), and hyperhidrosis (6.7% vs. 6.5%).
Relistor full Prescribing Information for the U.S. is available at www.relistor.com.
About Progenics
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Tarrytown, N.Y., is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medicines to treat disease, with a focus on cancer and related conditions. Progenics' pipeline candidates include PSMA ADC, a human monoclonal antibody-drug conjugate in phase 2 testing for treatment of prostate cancer, and preclinical stage novel phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitors for the treatment of cancer. Progenics has exclusively licensed development and commercialization rights for its opioid-induced constipation drug, Relistor, to Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. for markets worldwide other than Japan, where Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. holds an exclusive license for the subcutaneous formulation. Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) subcutaneous injection is a first-in-class treatment for opioid-induced constipation approved in more than 50 countries for patients with advanced illness.
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