ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVAX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant protein nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013.
Key Recent Corporate Highlights
"2013 has been a year of achievement for Novavax, starting with the announcement of breakthrough data from two separate clinical studies of our novel RSV vaccine candidate. These data validate the clinical and potential commercial value of this novel vaccine candidate," said Stanley C. Erck, President and Chief Executive Officer of Novavax. "In September, we followed those positive clinical and scientific achievements with the completion of important corporate objectives: a $100 million financing and an agreement with BARDA to move forward with seasonal influenza and pandemic influenza clinical trials. We also expect to announce top-line results before the end of the year from our ongoing pandemic (H7N9) clinical trial that we initiated in the second quarter of 2013. We are thus well positioned with the assets, agreements and validated clinical candidates to deliver against our aggressive development plans in 2014 and 2015."
Financial Results for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
In connection with its acquisition on July 31, 2013, Novavax AB's operations have been included in the company's consolidated results of operations and financial position as of the acquisition date. The company reported a net loss of $15.3 million, or $0.09 per share, for the third quarter of 2013, compared to a net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.05 per share, for the third quarter of 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the net loss was $37.9 million, or $0.24 per share, compared to a net loss of $20.5 million, or $0.16 per share, for the same period in 2012.
Novavax had revenue in the third quarter of 2013 of $4.8 million as compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2012. The decrease in revenue was primarily a result of a lower level of BARDA-funded clinical trial activity associated with the company's seasonal and pandemic influenza programs in the three months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the corresponding period in 2012. In conjunction with the decrease in revenue, the cost of revenue was $2.3 million in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2012. This decrease was primarily related to lower levels of activity associated with the company's previously mentioned influenza clinical trials.
Research and development expenses increased to $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $6.6 million for the same period in 2012, primarily a result of increased costs relating to the company's RSV and pandemic (H7N9) influenza clinical trials and higher employee-related costs. General and administrative expenses increased to $3.9 million in the third quarter of 2013 as compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2012, resulting primarily from higher professional fees, including those associated with the company's acquisition of Novavax AB.
As of September 30, 2013, the company had $146.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and investments compared to $50.3 million as of December 31, 2012. In September 2013, the company announced a public offering of its common stock in which it raised $94.7 million in net proceeds. Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months of 2013 was $33.1 million compared to $15.0 million for the same period in 2012. The increase in cash usage from the prior year was primarily due to higher research and development spending, including the company's RSV and pandemic (H7N9) influenza clinical trials, as well as increased employee-related costs.
Conference Call
Novavax management will host its quarterly conference call today at 4:30 p.m. EST. The dial-in number for the conference call is 1 (877) 212-6076 (U.S. or Canada) or 1 (707) 287-9331 (international). A webcast of the conference call can also be accessed via a link on the home page of the Novavax website (novavax.com) or through the "Investor Info"/"Events" tab on the Novavax website.
A replay of the conference call will be available starting at 7:30 p.m. on November 7, 2013 until midnight December 7, 2013. To access the replay by telephone, dial 1 (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or 1 (404) 537-3406 (international) and use passcode 93831495. The replay will also be available as a webcast and can be found on the "Investor Info"/"Events" on the Novavax website.
About Novavax
Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq:NVAX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company creating novel vaccines and vaccine adjuvants to address a broad range of infectious diseases worldwide. Using innovative proprietary recombinant protein nanoparticle vaccine technology, the company produces vaccine candidates to efficiently and effectively respond to both known and newly emergent diseases. Novavax is involved in several international partnerships, including collaborations with Cadila Pharmaceuticals of India, LG Life Sciences of Korea and PATH, and recently acquired Isconova AB, a leading vaccine adjuvant company located in Sweden. Together, Novavax' network supports its global commercialization strategy to create real and lasting change in the biopharmaceutical and vaccinology fields. Additional information about Novavax is available on the company's website, novavax.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements herein relating to the future of Novavax and the ongoing development of its vaccine and adjuvant products are forward-looking statements. Novavax cautions that these forward looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. These risks and uncertainties include those identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Novavax Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Investors are cautioned not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. You are encouraged to read company filings with the SEC, available at sec.gov, for a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this document, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of the statements. The company's business is subject to substantial risks and uncertainties, including those referenced above. Investors, potential investors, and others should give careful consideration to these risks and uncertainties.
NOVAVAX, INC. | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||
(in thousands, except per share information) | ||||
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||
Revenue | $ 4,802 | $ 5,765 | $ 12,167 | $ 17,510 |
Costs and expenses: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 2,276 | 3,838 | 5,619 | 12,740 |
Research and development | 13,948 | 6,642 | 33,989 | 17,270 |
General and administrative | 3,857 | 2,134 | 10,740 | 7,670 |
Total costs and expenses | 20,081 | 12,614 | 50,348 | 37,680 |
Loss from operations | (15,279) | (6,849) | (38,181) | (20,170) |
Interest income (expense), net | (11) | 33 | 17 | 99 |
Other expense | (10) | ― | (10) | ― |
Change in fair value of warrant liability | ― | (401) | 267 | (401) |
Loss from operations before income tax | (15,300) | (7,217) | (37,907) | (20,472) |
Income tax expense | ― | ― | 22 | ― |
Net loss | $ (15,300) | $ (7,217) | $(37,929) | $ (20,472) |
Basic and diluted net loss per share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.05) | $ (0.24) | $ (0.16) |
Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 168,537 | 134,178 | 156,555 | 127,246 |
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||
(in thousands) | ||
September 30, 2013 |
December 31, 2012 |
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(unaudited) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $122,493 | $17,399 |
Investments | 23,917 | 32,945 |
Total current assets | 155,020 | 50,408 |
Working capital | 140,760 | 38,733 |
Total assets | 245,074 | 102,345 |
Total notes payable and capital lease obligations | 2,587 | 1,205 |
Total stockholders' equity | 216,574 | 80,240 |