XOMA Provides Corporate Update and Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter 2015
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq:XOMA), a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, today provided a corporate update and reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2015.
"One hundred days ago, we announced multiple actions we would take in order to firmly position XOMA as an endocrine company, and we've executed on all of them," commented John Varian, Chief Executive Officer of XOMA. "First, we raised $37 million in non-dilutive capital by licensing our TGF beta antibody program to Novartis. Second, we deferred the near-term debt repayment obligation of a $13.5 million loan due to Novartis by extending the loan's due date. These two actions improved our cash position by $50.5 million. Third, we found strategic alternatives to divest our non-core operations through the sale of our biologics manufacturing facilities to Agenus, for an upfront payment of approximately $5 million in cash and $1 million in common stock, and the divesture of our biodefense program to Nanotherapeutics, including the transfer of program-related employees to the acquiring companies. Finally, we restructured the company to support our endocrine franchise, which, in combination with the Agenus and Nanotherapeutics deals, resulted in a headcount reduction of over 50 percent. Our employee base now reflects the appropriate infrastructure required to rapidly advance our endocrine franchise, particularly XOMA 358, and we have the capital to fund our operations into 2017.
"Last month, we opened the first of two planned Phase 2 proof-of-concept studies for XOMA 358 in patients with hypoglycemia due to hyperinsulinemia. The open-label Phase 2 clinical study will enroll patients with congenital hyperinsulinism at two internationally recognized treatment centers. We are very excited about taking XOMA 358 into patients who are living with this debilitating disease, as the Phase 1 study showed this compound can lower insulin receptor activity in healthy volunteers," concluded Mr. Varian.
Recent Corporate Developments
- Initiated a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study of XOMA 358 in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Licensed the company's first-in-class anti-TGF beta antibody program to Novartis for an upfront payment of $37 million, potential milestone payments of up to $480 million and royalties tiered up to low double digits
- Extended the maturity date of its $13.5 million note due to Novartis until September 2020
- Signed a definitive agreement to sell its biologics manufacturing operations and transferred associated headcount to Agenus Inc.
- Divested its biodefense program to Nanotherapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company located in Alachua, Florida
- Restructured the company's internal operations to support its endocrine franchise
- Terminated the Phase 3 EYEGUARD clinical program and associated expenses and regained global rights to the gevokizumab program
- Achieved cash runway to finance XOMA's endocrine franchise into 2017
Financial Results
XOMA reported total revenues of $2.1 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared with $5.1 million in the corresponding period of 2014. The 2015 revenues reflect lower activity under the Company's existing contracts with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for the development of anti-botulism agents, lower reimbursements from Servier for gevokizumab-related expenses, and lower milestone payments received in 2015 as compared with 2014.
Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2015 were $17.6 million, compared with $20.2 million in the corresponding period of 2014. The reduction in the 2015 R&D expenses reflects decreases of $1.5 million in salaries and related expenses and $1.1 million in clinical trial expenses.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $5.6 million in the third quarter of 2015, as compared to $5.4 million in the corresponding quarter of 2014, primarily reflecting increased consulting expenses related to XOMA's out-licensing activities, partially offset by decreased salaries and related expenses.
The Company reported restructuring charges of $2.6 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2015, which were associated with a headcount reduction to reduce operating expenses to support its endocrine franchise.
For the third quarter of 2015, XOMA reported a net loss of $0.5 million, compared with a net loss of $14.4 million for the third quarter of 2014. Excluding non-cash charges related to the revaluation of warrant liabilities of $24.4 million and $5.7 million in the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, net loss was $24.9 million and $20.1 million, respectively.
On September 30, 2015, XOMA had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $32.0 million. In October, the Company received $37.0 million from the Novartis transaction. The Company ended December 31, 2014, with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $78.4 million.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
XOMA will host a conference call and webcast today, November 5, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 PT. The webcast can be accessed via the Investors and Media section of XOMA's website at http://investors.xoma.com/events.cfm and will be available for replay until close of business on February 5, 2016. Telephone numbers for the live audiocast are 877-369-6589 (U.S./Canada) and 408-337-0122 (international).
About XOMA Corporation
XOMA Corporation is a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies. The Company's innovative product candidates result from the Company's expertise in developing ground-breaking monoclonal antibodies, including allosteric antibodies, which have created new opportunities to potentially treat a wide range of human diseases. XOMA's scientific research has produced a portfolio of six endocrine assets, each of which have the opportunity to address multiple indications. The Company's lead product candidate, XOMA 358, is an allosteric monoclonal antibody that reduces insulin receptor activity, which could have a major impact on the treatment of hyperinsulinism. The Company recently initiated Phase 2 development activities for XOMA 358 in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism. Additionally, XOMA is developing gevokizumab (IL-1 beta modulating antibody) in an ongoing Phase 3 program enrolling patients with pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare ulcerative skin condition. For more information, visit www.xoma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release including, but not limited to, statements related to anticipated timing, enrollment and success of clinical trials and Proof-of-Concept trials, therapeutic potential of our product candidates, sufficiency of our cash resources and anticipated levels of cash utilization, or statements that otherwise relate to future periods are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on assumptions that may not prove accurate, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to certain risks inherent in the biotechnology industry and for companies engaged in the development of new products in a regulated market. Potential risks to XOMA meeting these expectations are described in more detail in XOMA's most recent filing on Form 10-K and in other SEC filings. Consider such risks carefully when considering XOMA's prospects. Any forward-looking statement in this press release represents XOMA's views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. XOMA disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
| XOMA CORPORATION | ||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS | ||||
| (unaudited) | ||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||
| September 30, | September 30, | |||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Revenues: | ||||
| License and collaborative fees | $ 645 | $ 2,450 | $ 1,852 | $ 4,615 |
| Contract and other | 1,429 | 2,686 | 5,412 | 9,903 |
| Total revenues | 2,074 | 5,136 | 7,264 | 14,518 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Research and development | 17,559 | 20,235 | 57,255 | 61,371 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 5,632 | 5,354 | 15,913 | 15,768 |
| Restructuring | 2,561 | — | 2,561 | 84 |
| Total operating expenses | 25,752 | 25,589 | 75,729 | 77,223 |
| Loss from operations | (23,678) | (20,453) | (68,465) | (62,705) |
| Other income (expense): | ||||
| Interest expense | (1,030) | (1,060) | (3,152) | (3,295) |
| Other income (expense), net | (194) | 1,393 | 1,453 | 1,332 |
| Revaluation of contingent warrant liabilities | 24,422 | 5,721 | 24,206 | 33,685 |
| Net loss | $ (480) | $ (14,399) | $ (45,958) | $ (30,983) |
| Basic net loss per share of common stock | $(0.00) | $ (0.13) | $ (0.39) | $ (0.29) |
| Diluted net loss per share of common stock | $(0.00) | $ (0.17) | $ (0.39) | $ (0.55) |
| Shares used in computing basic net loss per share of common stock | 118,552 | 107,208 | 117,437 | 106,768 |
| Shares used in computing diluted net loss per share of common stock | 118,552 | 114,323 | 117,437 | 114,876 |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||
| Net loss | $ (480) | $ (14,399) | $ (45,958) | $ (30,983) |
| Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities | — | (2) | — | 5 |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (480) | $ (14,401) | $ (45,958) | $ (30,978) |
| XOMA CORPORATION | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| (in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||
| September 30, | December 31, | |
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| (unaudited) | ||
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 32,046 | $ 78,445 |
| Trade and other receivables, net | 39,343 | 3,309 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,878 | 1,859 |
| Total current assets | 74,267 | 83,613 |
| Property and equipment, net | 4,097 | 5,120 |
| Other assets | 664 | 669 |
| Total assets | $ 79,028 | $ 89,402 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ 5,665 | $ 5,990 |
| Accrued and other liabilities | 9,680 | 9,892 |
| Deferred revenue – current | 39,345 | 1,089 |
| Interest bearing obligations – current | 4,123 | 19,018 |
| Accrued interest on interest bearing obligations – current | 324 | 257 |
| Total current liabilities | 59,137 | 36,246 |
| Deferred revenue – long-term | — | 1,939 |
| Interest bearing obligations – long-term | 44,462 | 16,290 |
| Contingent warrant liabilities | 4,070 | 31,828 |
| Other liabilities - long term | 549 | — |
| Total liabilities | 108,218 | 86,303 |
| Stockholders' (deficit) equity: | ||
| Preferred stock, $0.05 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding | — | — |
| Common stock, $0.0075 par value, 277,333,332 shares authorized, 118,796,332 and 115,892,450 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively | 891 | 869 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,135,354 | 1,121,707 |
| Accumulated deficit | (1,165,435) | (1,119,477) |
| Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (29,190) | 3,099 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity | $ 79,028 | $ 89,402 |
CONTACT: Company and Investor Contact:
Ashleigh Barreto
510-204-7482
barreto@xoma.com
Juliane Snowden
The Oratorium Group, LLC
jsnowden@oratoriumgroup.com
Media Contact:
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W2O Group
415-946-1059
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Released November 5, 2015