Depomed Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results


MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 1, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq:DEPO) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Total revenues for the quarter were $21.2 million compared to $24.4 million for the second quarter of 2010. Net loss for the quarter was $5.7 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $4.1 million, or $0.08 per share for the second quarter of 2010. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 included the one-time recognition of a $10 million milestone payment from Abbott Products, Inc. related to the FDA's acceptance for review of the New Drug Application for GraliseTM (gabapentin). Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $164.2 million as of June 30, 2011 compared to $76.9 million as of December 31, 2010.

Glumetza product sales for the second quarter of 2011 were $16.2 million, compared to $11.6 million for the second quarter of 2010. License and collaborative revenue for the second quarter of 2011 was $5.0 million, compared to $12.7 million for the second quarter of 2010. The decrease in license and collaborative revenue was primarily due to the one-time $10 million milestone from Abbott Products, Inc. recognized in the second quarter of 2010.

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2011 were $25.1 million, compared to $17.2 million for the second quarter of 2010.

Research and development expense for the second quarter of 2011 was $4.0 million, compared to $4.6 million for the second quarter of 2010.

"We've been laser focused and working hard on preparation for the launch of Gralise," said Depomed President and CEO, Jim Schoeneck. "We've put an experienced team in place, we're making good progress on all aspects of the launch and are now targeting introduction of the product to the market in October. The investment we've made in preparing for the launch is reflected in our SG&A expense."

Selling, general and administrative expense for the second quarter of 2011 was $21.0 million, compared to $12.6 million for the second quarter of 2010. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was primarily due to sales and marketing costs related to the planned launch of Gralise in the fourth quarter of 2011, and a $3.0 million increase in Glumetza promotion fees to Santarus resulting from higher Glumetza product sales.

Second Quarter 2011 Business Highlights

  • Revenue from product sales increase 39% over second quarter 2010.
  • Engagement of inVentiv Selling Solutions to provide the sales team for the launch of Gralise.
  • Appointment of James A. Schoeneck as President and CEO.
  • Hiring of vice presidents of sales and marketing.

Conference Call

Depomed will host a conference call today, Monday, Aug 1, beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its results. The conference call will be available via a live webcast on the investor relations section of Depomed's website at http://www.depomed.com.

The dial-in number for the conference call is 888-668-1637 and the passcode is 8395424. For the webcast, access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software.  An archived webcast replay will be available on the company's website for three months.

About Depomed

Depomed, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company with one approved product on the market and another recently approved product. GraliseTM (gabapentin) is a once-daily treatment approved for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Glumetza® (metformin hydrochloride extended release tablets) is approved for use in adults with type 2 diabetes and promoted by Santarus, Inc. in the United States. The company also has a robust pipeline including Serada®, which is in Phase 3 clinical development for menopausal hot flashes, as well as earlier stage candidates. Depomed formulates its products and product candidates with its proven, proprietary Acuform® drug delivery technology, which is designed to improve existing oral medications, allowing for controlled release of medications to the upper gastrointestinal tract when dosed with food. Additional information about Depomed may be found on its website, http://www.depomed.com.

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"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the launch and prospects for Gralise, and the timing and results of the conclusion of the Breeze 3 clinical trial. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation that any of the company's plans or objectives will be achieved. The achievement of those plans and objectives involves risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to the launch and market acceptance of Gralise; results of clinical trials and other research and development efforts; regulation by the FDA and other government agencies; the timing of regulatory applications and product launches; and other risks detailed in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

DEPOMED, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
         
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2011 2010 2011 2010
Revenues:        
Product sales  $ 16,153 $ 11,657 $ 31,464 $ 24,257
Royalties  67 91 232 179
License and collaborative revenue  4,998 12,671 72,623 15,342
Total revenues  21,218 24,419 104,319 39,778
         
Costs and expenses:        
Cost of sales  2,140 2,981 3,775 4,462
Research and development expense  4,043 4,570 9,197 9,758
Selling, general and administrative expense:        
Promotion fee expense  11,055 8,099 21,317 16,978
Other selling, general and administrative expense  9,976 4,541 17,216 8,091
Total selling, general and administrative expense  21,031 12,640 38,533 25,069
 Gain on settlement agreement  -- -- (40,000) --
Total costs and expenses  27,214 20,191 11,505 39,289
         
Income (loss) from operations  (5,996) 4,228 92,814 489
         
Other income (expense):        
Interest and other income  357 56 436 150
Interest expense  (39) (157) (109) (340)
Total other income (expense)  318 (101) 327 (190)
         
Net income (loss) before income taxes  (5,678) 4,127 93,141 299
         
Provision for income taxes  (1) (1) (3) (2)
         
Net income (loss)  $ (5,679) $ 4,126 $ 93,138 $ 297
         
Basic net income (loss) applicable to common
stock shareholders per common share 
$ (0.11) $ 0.08 $ 1.73 $ 0.01
Diluted net income (loss) applicable to common
stock shareholders per common share 
$ (0.11) $ 0.08 $ 1.67 $ 0.01
         
Shares used in computing basic net income (loss)
per common share 
54,056,064 52,436,681 53,706,617 52,368,085
Shares used in computing diluted net income (loss)
per common share 
54,056,064 53,103,623 55,883,346 52,918,507
 
DEPOMED, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
     
     
     
  June 30, December 31,
  2011 2010
  (Unaudited) (1)
ASSETS    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 36,311 $ 22,526
Marketable securities  77,522 47,825
Accounts receivable  7,360 6,094
Receivables from collaborative partners  584 253
Inventories  5,014 1,571
Prepaid and other current assets  2,918 1,330
Total current assets  129,709 79,599
Marketable securities, long-term  50,377 6,537
Property and equipment, net  994 698
Other assets  181 197
  $ 181,261 $ 87,031
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  23,522 18,473
Deferred product sales  420 1,041
Deferred license revenue  7,647 10,665
Other current liabilities  404 635
Current portion of long-term debt  121 2,170
Total current liabilities  32,114 32,984
Deferred license revenue, non-current portion  23,328 30,926
Other long-term liabilities  -- 15
Commitments    
Shareholders' equity:    
Preferred stock, no par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; Series A
convertible preferred stock, 25,000 shares designated, 18,158 shares issued
and surrendered, and zero shares outstanding at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 
-- --
Common stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 55,339,962 and
52,957,787 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and
December 31, 2010, respectively 
200,831 191,343
Accumulated deficit  (75,167) (168,306)
Accumulated other comprehensive gain  155 69
Total shareholders' equity  125,819 23,106
  $ 181,261 $ 87,031
     
(1) Derived from the audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.


            

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