- During the third quarter, the Company announced positive top-line results from its Phase 3 Study 1 of ZX008 in patients with Dravet syndrome
- Study 1 met primary endpoint of reduction in frequency of convulsive seizures (p<0.001), as well as all key secondary endpoints
- Zogenix strengthened cash position by raising $290.7 million in net proceeds through common stock offerings
EMERYVILLE, Calif., Nov. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zogenix, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZGNX), a pharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of rare central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today provided a corporate update and announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
“We are extremely pleased with our third quarter accomplishments, culminating with the positive top-line data from Study 1 of our global Phase 3 program of ZX008 in Dravet syndrome,” said Stephen J. Farr, Ph.D., President and CEO of Zogenix. “As we announced on September 29, Study 1 met the primary efficacy endpoint and all key secondary objectives representing a significant step forward in our objectives to advance ZX008 as a potential adjunctive therapy for Dravet syndrome and help positively impact the lives of patients and their families. We look forward to presenting further data from Study 1 at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting in December in Washington, D.C.”
“We expect that our second planned pivotal trial in our Phase 3 Dravet syndrome program, Study 1504, will be fully enrolled shortly and anticipate announcing top-line data from Study 1504 in the second quarter 2018,” continued Dr. Farr. “Beyond Dravet syndrome, we anticipate enrolling patients into a global Phase 3 study in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, another severe, catastrophic childhood onset epilepsy with a high unmet need, soon. Our recently completed successful common stock offerings position us well financially to execute on these programs as we expect a number of significant clinical and regulatory milestones in the next several quarters.”
Corporate Update
- Reported positive top-line results from pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of ZX008 in Dravet syndrome; patients receiving the 0.8 mg/kg/day dose of ZX008 achieved a 63.9% greater reduction in mean monthly convulsive seizures compared to placebo (the study’s primary endpoint), which was statistically significant (p<0.001). The study also met all key secondary endpoints.
- Targeting completion of enrollment of Study 1504 in the fourth quarter of 2017
- Continued preparations to initiate Phase 3 clinical trial of ZX008 in children and adults with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome during fourth quarter of 2017
- Strengthened financial position through common stock offerings in the third quarter and October 2017 raising net proceeds of approximately $290.7 million
- Announced results from multiple surveys focused on impact of pediatric epilepsies:
-- Sibling Voices Survey evaluated psychosocial impact on the siblings of patients with severe childhood epilepsies; results presented at the National Organization for Rare Disorders and Orphan Products Breakthrough Summit
-- DISCUSS survey evaluated clinical, social and economic consequences of Dravet syndrome on children, young adults and their families; results published in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology
Third Quarter 2017 Financial Results Compared to Third Quarter 2016
- Due to the wind-down of Sumavel DosePro manufacturing operations, the Company recorded no revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2017. This compares with total revenue of $6.6 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, consisting almost entirely of contract manufacturing revenue for Sumavel DosePro.
- Research and development expenses for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, totaled $21.2 million, up from $10.1 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, as the Company continued enrollment and expanded the scope of its Phase 3 clinical trials for ZX008 in Dravet syndrome.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, totaled $6.1 million, compared with $6.5 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
- Net loss from continuing operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, was $42.7 million, compared with a net loss of $16.6 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
- Net loss from discontinued operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, was $0.1 million, compared with $0.4 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
- Total net loss for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, was $42.8 million, or $1.68 per share, compared with a net loss of $17.0 million, or $0.69 per share, in the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Financial Results Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
- Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $9.8 million, consisting entirely of contract manufacturing revenue for Sumavel DosePro. This compared with total revenue of $17.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, substantially all of which were derived from contract manufacturing revenue for Sumavel DosePro. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower reimbursed production costs under the agreement with Endo. In April 2017, Zogenix completed fulfillment of the remaining open orders and ceased all manufacturing activities related to Sumavel DosePro.
- Research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, totaled $49.4 million, up from $28.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as the Company continued enrollment and expanded the scope of its Phase 3 clinical trials for ZX008 in Dravet syndrome.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, totaled $18.1 million, compared with $19.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
- Net loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $86.2 million, compared with $45.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
- Net loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was $0.9 million, compared with $1.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
- Total net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $87.1 million, or $3.48 per share, compared with a net loss of $46.2 million, or $1.87 per share, in the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
- At September 30, 2017, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $64.7 million, compared to $91.6 million at December 31, 2016. During the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company sold 1,550,880 shares of its common stock under an at-the-market (ATM) offering and raised net proceeds of approximately $19.4 million. In October 2017, Zogenix closed on an underwritten common stock offering in which the Company issued and sold 7,705,000 shares of common stock at a price of $37.50 per share and received net proceeds of approximately $271.3 million.
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About Zogenix
Zogenix is focused on developing therapies for patients with rare central nervous system (CNS) conditions that have limited or no treatment options but face a critical need. For more information, visit www.zogenix.com.
Investors: Andrew McDonald
Founding Partner, LifeSci Advisors LLC
646-597-6987 | Andrew@lifesciadvisors.com
Forward Looking Statements
Zogenix cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “indicates,” “will,” “intends,” “potential,” “suggests,” “assuming,” “designed” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding ZX008’s potential as a treatment for seizures associated with Dravet syndrome; the timing of presenting further data regarding Study 1 at the American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting; the enrollment of patients in the on-going Study 1504 clinical trial for ZX008 or the planned global Phase 3 clinical trial in Lennox Gastaut Syndrome; the timing of top line results for the Study 1504 clinical trial; and the commercial potential of ZX008. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Zogenix that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Zogenix’s business, including, without limitation: the top-line data Zogenix has reported is based on preliminary analysis of key efficacy and safety data, and such data may change following a more comprehensive review of the data related to the clinical trial and such top-line data may not accurately reflect the complete results of the trial, and the FDA may not agree with Zogenix’s interpretation of such results; the uncertainties associated with the clinical development and regulatory approval of product candidates such as ZX008, including potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; the potential that earlier clinical trials and studies may not be predictive of future results; Zogenix’s reliance on third parties to conduct its clinical trials, enroll patients, manufacture its preclinical and clinical drug supplies and manufacture commercial supplies of its drug products, if approved; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of ZX008 that could limit approval and/or commercialization, or that could result in recalls or product liability claims; Zogenix's ability to fully comply with numerous federal, state and local laws and regulatory requirements, as well as rules and regulations outside the United States, that apply to its product development activities; Fast Track designation may not result in an expedited regulatory review process; and other risks described in Zogenix’s prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Zogenix undertakes no obligation to revise or update this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This caution is made under the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
| Zogenix, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | |||||||||||||||
| (In Thousands, except Per Share Amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
| Contract manufacturing revenue | $ | — | $ | 6,345 | $ | 9,821 | $ | 17,537 | |||||||
| Service and other product revenue | — | 225 | — | 327 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | — | 6,570 | 9,821 | 17,864 | |||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of contract manufacturing | — | 6,469 | 10,729 | 16,480 | |||||||||||
| Research and development | 21,178 | 10,076 | 49,369 | 28,447 | |||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 6,073 | 6,538 | 18,129 | 19,506 | |||||||||||
| Loss on contract termination | 478 | — | 478 | — | |||||||||||
| Asset impairment charges | 196 | — | 1,116 | — | |||||||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 10,500 | 200 | 11,600 | 2,800 | |||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 38,425 | 23,283 | 91,421 | 67,233 | |||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (38,425 | ) | (16,713 | ) | (81,600 | ) | (49,369 | ) | |||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (581 | ) | (567 | ) | (1,733 | ) | (1,788 | ) | |||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (3,378 | ) | — | (3,378 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Change in fair value of common stock warrant liabilities | (380 | ) | (356 | ) | 360 | 5,148 | |||||||||
| Other income | 62 | 25 | 71 | 2 | |||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income | (4,277 | ) | (898 | ) | (4,680 | ) | 3,362 | ||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (42,702 | ) | (17,611 | ) | (86,280 | ) | (46,007 | ) | |||||||
| Income tax benefit | 42 | 993 | 41 | 922 | |||||||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (42,660 | ) | (16,618 | ) | (86,239 | ) | (45,085 | ) | |||||||
| Net loss from discontinued operations | (134 | ) | (379 | ) | (870 | ) | (1,130 | ) | |||||||
| Net loss | $ | (42,794 | ) | $ | (16,997 | ) | $ | (87,109 | ) | $ | (46,215 | ) | |||
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted: | |||||||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | (1.68 | ) | $ | (0.67 | ) | $ | (3.45 | ) | $ | (1.82 | ) | |||
| Discontinued operations | $ | — | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | ||||
| Total | $ | (1.68 | ) | $ | (0.69 | ) | $ | (3.48 | ) | $ | (1.87 | ) | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 25,431 | 24,791 | 25,024 | 24,780 | |||||||||||
| Zogenix, Inc. | |||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| (In Thousands) | |||||||
| September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 64,730 | $ | 91,551 | |||
| Trade accounts receivable | — | 12,577 | |||||
| Inventory | — | 7,047 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,000 | 8,739 | |||||
| Total current assets | 70,730 | 119,914 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 221 | 1,710 | |||||
| Intangible assets | 102,500 | 102,500 | |||||
| Goodwill | 6,234 | 6,234 | |||||
| Other assets | 3,560 | 1,147 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 183,245 | $ | 231,505 | |||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,040 | $ | 4,549 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 13,289 | 6,374 | |||||
| Accrued compensation | 4,792 | 3,652 | |||||
| Common stock warrant liabilities | 449 | 809 | |||||
| Working capital advance note payable, net of discount | — | 3,267 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 5,333 | — | |||||
| Deferred revenue | — | 1,245 | |||||
| Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 186 | 414 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 26,089 | 20,310 | |||||
| Long term debt | 13,890 | 18,824 | |||||
| Contingent consideration | 64,400 | 52,800 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 17,425 | 17,425 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 1,823 | 1,390 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Common stock, $0.001 par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 26,545 and 24,813 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 27 | 25 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 591,923 | 565,954 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (532,332 | ) | (445,223 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 59,618 | 120,756 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 183,245 | $ | 231,505 | |||