ADMA Biologics Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Key Regulatory & Manufacturing Milestones Achieved


RAMSEY, N.J. and BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADMA Biologics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADMA) (“ADMA” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and provided an update on its operations and corporate objectives.

“During the quarter we strengthened our balance sheet by completing a $46 million financing with well-known healthcare institutions and insider participation. This financing, coupled with our previously existing cash balance, provides funding for ADMA through several key regulatory and commercial milestones. We are pleased with our quarter-over-quarter revenue growth attributed to the commercial assets that we received as part of the Biotest Therapy Business Unit (“BTBU”) transaction in June 2017,” stated Adam Grossman, President and Chief Executive Officer of ADMA. 

“Since announcing the successful close-out of our April 2018 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) compliance inspection, we are now preparing for the resubmission of our Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for RI-002 in the near term. During the first half of 2018, we achieved an important corporate objective of submitting our Prior Approval Supplement (“PAS”) for BIVIGAM®, which is currently under review by the FDA, with a target action date of October 25, 2018 under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”). We look forward to what the second half of 2018 can bring to ADMA and its stockholders with several meaningful value-creating regulatory and commercial milestones anticipated, as well as the potential FDA approval of our third plasma center by year-end,” concluded Mr. Grossman. 

2018 & 2019 Anticipated Goals and Milestones

  • Respond to Complete Response Letter and Resubmit BLA for RI-002

  • BIVIGAM® PDUFA target action date; October 25, 2018 followed by resumption of commercial sales upon positive regulatory outcome

  • Obtain FDA approval for 3rd plasma collection center

  • RI-002 PDUFA with initial commercial sales

  • Commercial and promotional launch for RI-002

  • Expand promotional activities for Nabi-HB®

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

ADMA reported total revenues of $4.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $3.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, representing an increase of $1.3 million, or approximately 37%. The increase in revenues was primarily due to the accretive nature of assets and commercial product rights acquired in the BTBU transaction, which was completed in June 2017. 

The consolidated net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 was $14.7 million, or $(0.35) per basic and diluted share, as compared to a consolidated net loss of $9.0 million, or $(0.55) per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The increase in net loss of $5.7 million was primarily attributable to increased cost of product revenue of $5.3 million, which reflected an increase in unabsorbed manufacturing costs at our plasma fractionation facility acquired in the BTBU transaction (the “Boca Facility”), and an increase in cost of product revenue related to the sales and production of Nabi-HB®, among other product revenue related costs. Other costs attributable to the increased net loss include higher employee related costs of approximately $1.5 million as part of the BTBU transaction, an increase in interest expense of $0.7 million and an increase in insurance expense of $0.4 million, partially offset by $1.2 million of non-recurring BTBU transaction costs in 2017 and the increase in revenues in 2018. Included in the net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 were non-cash expenses of approximately $1.6 million for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash interest expense.

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

ADMA reported total revenues of $8.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, representing an increase of $2.7 million, or approximately 44%. The increase in revenues was attributable to the assets acquired in the BTBU transaction, partially offset by lower revenues from our ADMA BioCenters plasma collection business segment due to increased competition from other plasma centers.

The consolidated net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $32.6 million, or $(0.74) per basic and diluted share, as compared to a consolidated net loss of $15.6 million, or $(1.06) per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in net loss of $17.0 million was primarily attributable to increased product revenue costs of $15.9 million, primarily comprised of an increase in unabsorbed manufacturing costs at the Boca Facility and conformance lot production of RI-002 and BIVIGAM®, among other product revenue related costs. Other costs attributable to the increased net loss include higher employee related costs of approximately $3.2 million as part of the BTBU transaction, increases in other expenses associated with the Boca Facility of $1.8 million and an increase in interest expense of $1.4 million, partially offset by $3.8 million of non-recurring BTBU transaction costs in 2017 and the increase in revenues in 2018. Included in the net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 were non-cash expenses of $3.2 million for stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and non-cash interest expense.

At June 30, 2018, ADMA had cash and cash equivalents of $55.2 million, as compared to $43.1 million at December 31, 2017. ADMA’s net working capital as of June 30, 2018 was $66.7 million, as compared to $53.7 million as of December 31, 2017. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company completed an underwritten public offering of its common stock and received net proceeds of $42.9 million.

About ADMA Biologics, Inc. (ADMA)
ADMA Biologics is a vertically integrated commercial biopharmaceutical company that manufactures, markets and develops specialty plasma-based biologics for the treatment of Primary Immune Deficiency Disease (“PIDD”) and the prevention and treatment of certain infectious diseases. ADMA's mission is to develop and commercialize plasma-derived, human immune globulins targeted to niche patient populations for the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases. The target patient populations include immune-compromised individuals who suffer from an underlying immune deficiency disease, or who may be immune-compromised for other medical reasons. ADMA has received U.S. Patents 9,107,906, 9,714,283, 9,815,886 and 9,969,793 related to certain aspects of its lead product candidate, RI-002. For more information, please visit www.admabiologics.com.

About BIVIGAM®
BIVIGAM® is an intravenous immune globulin indicated for the treatment of primary humoral immunodeficiency. This includes, but is not limited to, agammaglobulinemia, common variable immunodeficiency, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome and severe combined immunodeficiency. These primary immunodeficiencies (“PI”) are a group of genetic disorders. Initially thought to be very rare, it is now believed that as many as 250,000 people in the U.S. have some form of PI. BIVIGAM® contains a broad range of antibodies similar to those found in normal human plasma. These antibodies are directed against bacteria and viruses, and help to protect PIDD patients against serious infections. BIVIGAM® is a purified, sterile, ready-to-use preparation of concentrated polyclonal Immunoglobulin (“IgG”) antibodies. Antibodies are proteins in the human immune system that work to defend against infections and disease. FDA approval for BIVIGAM® was received by Biotest Pharmaceuticals Corporation (“BPC” or “Biotest”) on December 19, 2012, and production of BIVIGAM® was halted by Biotest in December 2016. ADMA Biologics obtained ownership and all rights, title and interest in BIVIGAM® on June 6, 2017 as part of the Biotest Therapy Business Unit (“BTBU”) asset acquisition. ADMA optimized the production process for BIVIGAM® and submitted a Prior Approval Supplement (“PAS”) to the United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to amend the Biologics License Application (“BLA”) for BIVIGAM® in June of 2018, with a target action date of October 25, 2018 under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”). If the PAS is approved by the FDA, ADMA expects to be able to relaunch the product for commercial sale by the end of the first quarter of 2019.

About RI-002
ADMA's lead portfolio product candidate, RI-002, which has demonstrated positive Phase III pivotal clinical trial data, is a specialty plasma-derived, polyclonal, intravenous immune globulin (“IVIG”) derived from human plasma containing naturally occurring polyclonal antibodies (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenza type B, cytomegalovirus (“CMV”), measles, tetanus, etc.) as well as plasma from donors tested to have high levels of neutralizing antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus (“RSV”). ADMA is pursuing an indication for the use of this specialty IVIG product for treatment of patients diagnosed with PIDD. Polyclonal antibodies are the primary active component of IVIG products. Polyclonal antibodies are proteins that are used by the body's immune system to neutralize microbes, such as bacteria and viruses and prevent against infection and disease. Data review which has been published in peer reviewed journals indicates that the polyclonal antibodies present in RI-002 support its ability to prevent infections in immune-compromised patients. This data and other information about RI-002 or ADMA Biologics products can be found on the Company website at: www.admabiologics.com/therapies and www.admabiologics.com. RI-002 is protected by U.S. Patents: 9,107,906, 9,714,283, 9,815,886 and 9,969,793, the latter of which affords the Company patent exclusivity for the use of an immune globulin as a prevention and/or treatment for any type of respiratory infection. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about ADMA Biologics, Inc. ("we“, “our” or the “Company”). Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate," “project,” "intend," “forecast,” "target,” ”anticipate,” “plan,” “planning,” “expect,” “believe,” “will," “is likely,” “will likely,” “should,” “could,” "would," "may," or, in each case, their negative, or words or expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our plans to develop, manufacture, market, launch and expand our own commercial infrastructure and commercialize our current products and future products, the safety, efficacy and expected timing of, and our ability to, obtain and maintain regulatory approvals of our current products and product candidates, and the labeling or nature of any such approvals, the success of our work with our third party vendors and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) in furtherance of and progress towards an approval of our Biologics License Application for specialty plasma-based biologics and the ability of such third parties to respond adequately or in a timely manner to the issues raised by the FDA, our ability to successfully pursue commercialization and prelaunch activities, the timeframe within which we may receive approval from the FDA for specialty plasma-based biologics, if at all, the potential of our specialty plasma-based biologics to provide meaningful clinical improvement for patients living with Primary Immune Deficiency Disease or other indications, our ability to realize increased prices for plasma growth in the plasma collection industry and our expectations for future capital requirements. Actual events or results may differ materially from those described in this document due to a number of important factors. Current and prospective security holders are cautioned that there also can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation or warranty by ADMA or any other person that the objectives and plans of ADMA will be achieved in any specified time frame, if at all. Except to the extent required by applicable laws or rules, ADMA does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or to announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, and the timing of certain events, to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments thereto.

COMPANY CONTACT:
Brian Lenz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 201-478-5552 | www.admabiologics.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:
Jeremy Feffer
Managing Director, LifeSci Advisors, LLC | 212-915-2568 |

ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017

 Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2018   2017   2018   2017 
        
REVENUES:       
Product revenue$4,620,841  $3,363,692  $8,627,139  $5,956,855 
License and other revenue 35,709   35,709   71,417   71,417 
Total Revenues 4,656,550   3,399,401   8,698,556   6,028,272 
        
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Cost of product revenue (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 9,645,662   4,334,019   21,888,410   5,950,306 
Research and development 1,472,100   1,358,409   2,753,806   2,551,136 
Plasma center operating expenses 1,738,128   1,600,170   3,571,902   3,079,646 
Amortization of intangibles 211,234   73,021   422,469   73,021 
Selling, general and administrative 5,006,807   4,435,650   10,011,853   8,713,034 
        
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 18,073,931   11,801,269   38,648,440   20,367,143 
        
LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (13,417,381)  (8,401,868)  (29,949,884)  (14,338,871)
        
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):       
Interest income 33,070   7,858   59,616   26,426 
Interest expense (1,359,188)  (642,485)  (2,682,340)  (1,261,013)
Other (expense) income (4,332)  -   2,635   - 
OTHER EXPENSE, NET (1,330,450)  (634,627)  (2,620,089)  (1,234,587)
        
NET LOSS$(14,747,831) $(9,036,495) $(32,569,973) $(15,573,458)
        
BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER COMMON SHARE$(0.35) $(0.55) $(0.74) $(1.06)
        
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:       
Basic and Diluted 42,712,168   16,427,054   44,007,409   14,666,677 


ADMA BIOLOGICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS:

 June 30, December 31,
  2018   2017 
ASSETS(Unaudited) (Note 2)
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$55,153,975  $43,107,574 
Accounts receivable, net 3,797,194   3,880,154 
Inventories 12,246,968   12,628,181 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,431,366   2,050,740 
Restricted cash -   1,500,000 
Total current assets 73,629,503   63,166,649 
Property and equipment, net 30,337,285   30,466,858 
Intangible assets, net 4,426,881   4,849,350 
Goodwill 3,529,509   3,529,509 
Assets to be transferred under purchase agreement 1,295,392   1,496,410 
Restricted cash 4,000,000   4,000,000 
Deposits and other assets 533,422   510,057 
TOTAL ASSETS$117,751,992  $108,018,833 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$3,101,079  $5,920,873 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 3,644,181   3,376,476 
Current portion of deferred revenue 142,834   142,834 
Current portion of capital lease obligation 28,992   - 
Total current liabilities 6,917,086   9,440,183 
Notes payable, net of discount 25,878,081   25,368,458 
End of term liability, notes payable 2,760,000   2,760,000 
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 2,475,782   2,547,199 
Note payable - related party, net of discount 14,857,908   14,842,396 
Obligation to transfer assets under purchase agreement 12,621,844   12,621,844 
Capital lease obligation 134,323   - 
Other non-current liabilities 347,898   105,996 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 65,992,922   67,686,076 
    
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -   - 
    
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding -   - 
Common Stock - voting, $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares   
authorized, 46,349,514 and 36,725,499 shares issued and outstanding 4,635   3,673 
Common Stock - non-voting, $0.0001 par value, 8,591,160 shares   
authorized, 0 and 8,591,160 shares issued and outstanding -   859 
Additional Paid-In Capital 235,018,201   191,022,018 
Accumulated Deficit (183,263,766)  (150,693,793)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  51,759,070   40,332,757 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $117,751,992  $108,018,833