On August 7, 2018 Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 (Press release, Dynavax Technologies, AUG 7, 2018, View Source [SID1234528754]). The net loss for the quarter was $39.4 million, or $0.63 per share, compared to $20.3 million, or $0.41 per share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $216.0 million at June 30, 2018.

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Recent Highlights

HEPLISAV-B [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted]

100% of Medicare-insured lives, 94% of commercially-insured lives, and 73% of lives under state Medicaid plans are covered

219 of our largest targeted customers have received P&T committee approval, of whom 91 have progressed to purchase and 24 have implemented the use of HEPLISAV-B throughout their system

Another 198 target customers have sub-committee or P&T committee review scheduled

Q2 sales of $1.3 million compared to $0.2 million in Q1

Immuno-oncology

Encouraging SD-101 Phase 1b/2 advanced melanoma data in combination with KEYTRUDA in patients naïve to anti PD-1 therapy for 2 mg dose selected for Phase 3:

Overall response rate (ORR) of 70%

80% ORR in patients with low PD-L1

6-month progression free survival (PFS) rate of 76%

AEs related to SD-101 treatment were transient, mild to moderate flu-like symptoms

End-of-Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scheduled

Three abstracts accepted for presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) 2018 Annual Meeting, October 19-23, 2018

"The launch is progressing as planned and I continue to expect HEPLISAV-B will become the standard of care for vaccination of adults against hepatitis B. During my field visits, I have personally witnessed the strength of the product profile and label in motivating customers to switch vaccines," said Eddie Gray,

chief executive officer of Dynavax. "Our efforts to date are beginning to pay off with increasing sales, which we expect will accelerate during Q4 and into 2019, when we expect HEPLISAV-B to be cash generative before year end. In addition, we continue to advance our SD-101 clinical program which has shown encouraging results so far in both melanoma and head and neck carcinoma patients. We look forward to updating these data later this year."

Financial Results

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $216.0 million at end of the second quarter, with $75 million available from the February 2018 term loan agreement

Net product revenue was $1.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, which consists of sales of HEPLISAV-B in the U.S. Product revenue from sales is recorded at the net sales price which includes estimates of product returns, chargebacks, discounts and other fees.

Cost of sales, product was $5.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and consists of certain fill, finish and fixed overhead costs for HEPLISAV-B incurred after FDA approval and costs relating to excess capacity at our Dusseldorf manufacturing facility associated with resuming operations after receiving FDA approval of HEPLISAV-B and pre-filled syringes.

Cost of sales, amortization of intangible assets was $2.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and consists of amortization of the intangible asset recorded as a result of milestone and sublicense payments relating to HEPLISAV-B.

Research and development expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, were $16.3 million and $14.8 million, respectively. The increase in 2018 reflects increased compensation and related personnel costs related to the ongoing development of SD-101, DV281 and earlier stage oncology programs. Additionally, in the current quarter, manufacturing related costs incurred by our Dusseldorf facility that were previously included in research and development expense are now accounted for as excess capacity in our cost of sales, product.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, were $15.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively. The increase is primarily due to an overall increase in HEPLISAV-B sales, marketing and commercial activities, including full-deployment of a contract sales force, post-marketing studies and consultants for commercial development services.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Dynavax will hold a conference call today at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT. To access the call, participants must dial (800) 239-9838 in the U.S. or (323) 794-2551 internationally, and use the conference ID 2303066. The live call will be webcast and can be accessed in the "Investors and Media" section of the company’s website at www.dynavax.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the live event.

A replay of the conference call will be available for two weeks and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 in the U.S. or (412) 317-6671 internationally. The conference ID for the replay will be 2303066.

About Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a viral disease of the liver that can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. The hepatitis B virus is 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV,i and transmission is on the rise.

In 2015, new cases of acute hepatitis B increased by more than 20 percent nationally.ii There is no cure for hepatitis B, but effective vaccination can prevent the disease.

In adults, hepatitis B is spread through contact with infected blood and through unprotected sex with an infected person. The CDC recommends vaccination for those at high risk for infection due to their jobs, lifestyle, living situations and travel to certain areas.iii Because people with diabetes are particularly vulnerable to infection, the CDC recommends vaccination for adults age 19 to 59 with diabetes as soon as possible after their diagnosis, and for people age 60 and older with diabetes at their physician’s discretion.iv Approximately 20 million U.S. adults have diabetes, and 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year.v

About HEPLISAV-B

HEPLISAV-B is an adult hepatitis B vaccine that combines hepatitis B surface antigen with Dynavax’s proprietary Toll-like Receptor (TLR) 9 agonist to enhance the immune response. Dynavax has worldwide commercial rights to HEPLISAV-B.

For more information about HEPLISAV-B, visit View Source

About SD-101

SD-101, the Company’s lead clinical candidate, is a proprietary, second-generation, Toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) agonist CpG-C class oligodeoxynucleotide. Dynavax is evaluating this intratumoral TLR9 agonist in several clinical studies to assess its safety and activity, including a Phase 2 study in combination with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 therapy, in patients with advanced melanoma and in patients with head and neck squamous cell cancer, in a clinical collaboration with Merck. Dynavax maintains all commercial rights to SD-101.

On August 7, 2018 BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ: BLRX) (TASE: BLRX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology and immunology, reported the positive results from the lead-in period of the GENESIS trial, a double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 trial comparing BL-8040 in combination with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), to G-CSF alone, for the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) used for autologous transplantation in multiple myeloma patients (Press release, BioLineRx, AUG 7, 2018, View Source;p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=2362414 [SID1234528751]).

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The open-label, single-arm, lead-in period of the study was designed to include up to 30 patients, with Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) review after completion of approximately 10, 20 and 30 patients, in order to assess safety and efficacy following treatment with BL-8040 plus G-CSF. Results of the first 11 patients show that BL-8040 in combination with standard G-CSF treatment is safe and tolerable. In addition, the data show that 9/11 patients (82%) reached the primary endpoint threshold of ≥ 6×106 CD34 cells/kg with only one dose of BL-8040 and in up to 2 apheresis sessions. Furthermore, 7/11 patients (64%) reached the threshold of ≥ 6×106 CD34 cells/kg in a single apheresis session only. These data demonstrate the potential of BL-8040 treatment to reduce the number of administrations and apheresis sessions, as well as hospitalization costs, related to the preparation of multiple myeloma patients for autologous HSC transplantation.

"Autologous HSC transplantation following high-dose chemotherapy has significantly improved outcomes for multiple myeloma patients," said Dr. John F. DiPersio, Chief, Division of Oncology at the Washington University School of Medicine, and lead investigator of the study. "Current practice involves mobilizing HSCs from the bone marrow to the peripheral blood, after which the cells are collected by apheresis. Results so far show that mobilizing HSCs with a single BL-8040 dose combined with G-CSF is not only safe and tolerable, but also demonstrates robust efficacy regarding the number of collected cells, and may reduce the number of required apheresis sessions to a single session in the majority of patients. This is a very encouraging result that, if corroborated in the placebo-controlled part of the trial, will be of great value to patients as well as to the medical community. I am looking forward to participating in the trial and to potentially improving the quality of treatment available to multiple myeloma patients."

"We are extremely encouraged by these results. Based on the robust data received from the first 11 patients, the DMC issued a positive recommendation to stop the lead-in part of the study and move immediately to the randomized placebo-controlled part of the study," stated Philip Serlin, Chief Executive Officer of BioLineRx. "This is the first Phase 3 trial for our lead BL-8040 program, and as such, it is an important milestone in BL-8040’s comprehensive development plan. We look forward to the top-line results from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled part of the study, which are expected in 2020."

About the GENESIS Study

The GENESIS study is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study, evaluating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of BL-8040 in combination with G-CSF, compared to placebo and G-CSF, for the mobilization of CD34 HSCs for autologous transplantation in multiple myeloma patients. The placebo-controlled part is designed to include 177 patients in more than 25 centers. Treatment will include 5 days of G-CSF, with a single dose of BL-8040 or placebo on day 4 with the option to expand treatment to up to 8 days of G-CSF and up to 2 days of BL-8040. Apheresis for collection of CD34 cells will be performed on day 5. An additional 3 apheresis sessions may be conducted if needed in order to reach the goal of ≥ 6×106 mobilized CD34 cells/kg.

The primary objective of the study is to demonstrate the superiority of a single dose of BL-8040 in combination with G-CSF, over placebo and G-CSF, in the mobilization of ≥ 6×106 CD34 cells/kg in up to 2 apheresis sessions, in preparation for autologous stem cell transplantation in multiple myeloma patients. Secondary objectives include time to engraftment of neutrophils and platelets, durability of the engraftment, as well as safety and other efficacy parameters.

About BL-8040

BL-8040 is a short synthetic peptide for stem cell mobilization and for treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors. It functions as a high-affinity best-in-class antagonist for CXCR4, a chemokine receptor that is directly involved in the retention of stems cells in the bone marrow, as well as tumor progression, angiogenesis, metastasis and cell survival. CXCR4 is over-expressed in more than 70% of human cancers and its expression often correlates with disease severity.

HSCs express CXCR4 and are retained in the protective bone marrow niche via binding to CXCL12 (also known as SDF-1). Blocking of the CXCR4-SDF1 interaction by BL-8040 leads to the mobilization of HSCs into the peripheral blood. In a number of clinical and pre-clinical studies, BL-8040 has shown robust mobilization of HSCs.

Furthermore, BL-8040 induce mobilization of leukemic cells and immune-cells from the bone marrow, thereby sensitizing leukemic cells to chemo- and bio-based anti-cancer therapy, as well as a direct anti-cancer effect by inducing cell death (apoptosis). BL-8040 was licensed by BioLineRx from Biokine Therapeutics and was previously developed under the name BKT-140.

On August 7, 2018 Stony Brook University, iCell Gene Therapeutics, and the University of Louisville, have received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for an Investigational New Drug (IND) for the treatment of relapsed and refractory T-cell leukemia and lymphoma (Press release, Stony Brook University, AUG 7, 2018, View Source [SID1234528670]). The approach is the first to use chimeric antigen receptor engineered T-cells directed against the target protein CD4 (CD4CAR). Together, Stony Brook University, the University of Louisville, and iCell Gene Therapeutics expect the first in-human Phase I clinical trial to begin accruing patients before the end of 2018.

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"We are excited to partner with the University of Louisville and iCell Gene Therapeutics to offer this innovative first-in-human CAR T cell immunotherapy clinical trial for patients who are suffering from these extremely difficult to treat T cell lymphomas and leukemias," said Huda Salman, MD, Principal Investigator for the IND and an oncologist at Stony Brook University Cancer Center. "CD4CAR T cells may prove to be a promising and novel therapy in this setting."

"The development of this trial using CD4 as a target is the first of what we expect to be many CAR T-based clinical trials available to our patients over time," said Yusuf Hannun, MD, Director of the Stony Brook University Cancer Center. "The pending trial is an example of the type of bench-to-bedside research that is building up at Stony Brook due to the growing expertise and collaborative research environment we are creating and new opportunities that will emerge upon the opening of our Medical and Research Translation (MART) Building."

William Tse, MD, FACP, Chief of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, is the Co-PI of the CD4CAR clinical trial at University of Louisville site.

About CD4CAR

CD4CAR is a novel development for the treatment of CD4+ T-cell malignancies. The CD4-redirected chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells are engineered to express an anti-CD4scFV antibody domain. CD4CAR has received Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for Peripheral T cell Leukemia (PTCL) in 2016. Over the past few years, CAR T-cell therapy has proven its efficacy in clinical trials for various types of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. CAR T-cell therapy is a type of adoptive immunotherapy. A CAR-engineered T-cell is genetically modified to express a protein on its surface with the capability to bind to a target protein on another cell. The CD4CAR is manufactured from the patient’s own cells to target CD4 expressed on tumor cells. Once these cells are infused back into a patient’s body through an IV, they multiply and attack tumor cells efficiently throughout the body.

About T-cell leukemias and lymphomas

Although there are clinical development programs ongoing with CAR T-cells for B-cell hematological malignancies, CD4 positive T-cell malignancies (T-cell lymphomas (TCLs) and T–cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALLs)), have not been targeted by a CAR therapy in a human trial. TCLs account for 15–20 % of all non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHLs), while T-ALLs affect about 25% of ALLs in adults. These malignant entities are significantly more difficult to treat in comparison to B-cell malignancies. Furthermore, T-cell malignancies almost exclusively have poorer outcomes with few exceptions, lower response rates, shorter times of disease control and survival. As a result, the standard of care for T-cell malignancies is not well-established and the only potential curative approach is allogeneic blood and marrow transplant (BMT) for which patients need to achieve complete disease control and to have suitable marrow donors. This leaves many patients with no curative options.

On August 7, 2018 Radius Health, Inc. ("Radius" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: RDUS), reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 and provided a business update (Press release, Radius, AUG 7, 2018, View Source [SID1234528669]).

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"We are very pleased to report our continued progress in increasing the U.S. anabolic osteoporosis market share for TYMLOS and remain on track to meet our market share guidance for the year. We are also excited to see continued growth in the U.S. anabolic market since the launch of TYMLOS. Bone building anabolic therapies can offer significant benefits to high risk osteoporosis patients and are increasingly recommended by KOLs for use in this large and under-served patient population," said Jesper Hoeiland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Radius.

"We are on track to deliver on our key milestones and advance our clinical pipeline forward," Mr. Hoeiland concluded.

TYMLOS (abaloparatide) injection

Second quarter 2018 sales of TYMLOS in the U.S. were $22.6 million, an increase of 56% from the first quarter of 2018. TYMLOS prescriptions accounted for on average 19% of the total U.S. anabolic osteoporosis market (based on Patient Months on Therapy, TRx PMOT) and reached 34% of new anabolic patient starts (based on New Patients to Brand, NBRx PMOT).

TYMLOS U.S. market access increased to approximately 265 million covered lives. This represents 95% coverage in Commercial and Medicaid/All Other; and 44% coverage in Medicare Part D for a total of 88% of the U.S. insured population. In Commercial, the access has led to a monthly growth in total prescriptions of 257% in June 2018 compared to December 2017.
In June 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a labeling supplement for TYMLOS to revise the needle length in the Instructions for Use from 8 mm to 5 to 8 mm. The Company believes health care providers, specialty pharmacies, and patients may prefer a shorter needle size for injectable products like TYMLOS.
Radius maintains its guidance for TYMLOS to capture on average 19-21% of the U.S. anabolic osteoporosis market in 2018. Based on the continued growth trajectory of the anabolic market since TYMLOS launched in May 2017, Radius now expects the U.S. anabolic market to grow at 7-9% in volume versus 2017.
Pipeline Highlights

Abaloparatide-Transdermal Patch (abaloparatide-patch)

At its Osteoporosis Investor Day event on June 8th, Radius presented further analyses of clinical and modelling data from its abaloparatide-patch program that support the Company’s Phase 3 trial’s primary objective of achieving BMD (bone mineral density) non-inferiority to abaloparatide-SC. Radius is on track with its preparation for the Phase 3 trial and expects to start the study in mid-2019.
Abaloparatide – Subcutaneous (SC)

Publication of ACTIVExtend Phase 3 data
In May 2018, results from the ACTIVExtend Study were published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). The significant reduction in the incidence of fractures seen from treatment with TYMLOS for 18 months in the ACTIVE Phase 3 Study was maintained in patients who received follow-up alendronate therapy for two years. At the 43-month timepoint, the previous TYMLOS-treated patients had a significant 84 percent relative risk reduction (p<0.0001) in vertebral fractures and a 39% risk reduction in nonvertebral fractures (p=0.038). The Company submitted a labeling supplement to the FDA in connection with the ACTIVExtend results in December 2017.
Histomorphometry Study
In July 2018, Radius initiated a bone histomorphometry study, which will enroll approximately 25 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis to evaluate the early effects of TYMLOS on tissue-based bone remodeling and structural indices. The study is designed to help understand and differentiate early effects of TYMLOS on bone formation and structure.

CHMP Opinion
In July 2018, Radius announced that, following a re-examination procedure, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency had communicated a negative trend vote for the Company’s MAA for abaloparatide-SC for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at increased risk for fracture. On July 27, 2018, the CHMP communicated that it maintained its negative opinion on the MAA at its formal final vote. Radius will continue its efforts to make abaloparatide-SC available outside the U.S., via its collaboration with Teijin Limited in Japan and in other markets through partnership agreements.
Elacestrant (RAD1901)

Based on EMA and FDA feedback, Radius currently intends to conduct a single, randomized, comparator controlled Phase 3 trial of elacestrant as a third-line monotherapy in approximately 300 patients with ER positive/HER2 negative advanced/metastatic breast cancer. Depending on the results, this study is expected to support applications for global marketing approvals for elacestrant. Patients in the study would be randomized to receive either elacestrant or an investigator’s choice of an approved hormonal agent and the primary endpoint of the study will be progression-free survival (PFS). Start-up activities for the randomized study are well underway and Radius will provide further study details when the Phase 3 trial is initiated, which the Company expects will be in the second half of 2018.
RAD140

Patient enrollment is ongoing in the Phase 1 study evaluating the safety and maximum tolerated dose of RAD140, a nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), in patients with hormone receptor-positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The Company expects to provide an update on the RAD140 development program by the end of 2018.
Anticipated Upcoming Milestones

Elacestrant
Initiate a Phase 3 clinical trial as third-line monotherapy in advanced/metastatic ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer patients in the second half of 2018.
Collaboration agreement for elacestrant combination therapy
RAD140
Continue enrollment in the Phase 1 study and provide a program update by the end of 2018

Abaloparatide
Enter into a partnership for the potential commercialization of abaloparatide-SC outside the U.S. and Japan
Expected Radius Presentations at Upcoming Conferences in Q3 2018

On September 12-14, the Company will present and host one-on-one meetings at the Morgan Stanley 16th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY.
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Three Months Ended June 30, 2018

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, Radius reported a net loss of $68.9 million, or $1.52 per share, compared to a net loss of $68.4 million, or $1.58 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, non-GAAP adjusted net loss, which excludes expenses related to stock-based compensation, restructuring plans, non-cash interest obligations under debt obligations, litigation related payments, and amortization of intangible assets, was $45.1 million, or $0.99 per share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $57.0 million, or $1.31 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, TYMLOS net product revenues were $22.6 million compared to approximately $1.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

Radius made a $10.8 million payment to Ipsen in the second quarter pursuant to a final decision in arbitration proceedings with Ipsen, which is reflected in other operating expenses.

Research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018, was $26.3 million compared to $19.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $6.7 million, or 34%. This increase was primarily driven by a $4.2 million increase in elacestrant project costs, a $1.4 million increase in abaloparatide-patch project costs, a $1.0 million increase in RAD140 project costs, a $0.4 million increase in abaloparatide-SC project costs, a $0.4 million increase in other project related expenses, and restructuring charges of $0.8 million related to the closure of the Company’s New Jersey office. These increases were partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in personnel related spending.

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, selling, general and administrative expense was $48.6 million compared to $50.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $1.5 million, or 3%. This decrease was primarily the result of decreases of $1.2 million and $0.8 million in compensation and travel related expenses. These decreases were partially offset by restructuring charges of $0.6 million related to the re-allocation of commercial resources.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, Radius reported a net loss of $130.4 million, or $2.89 per share, compared to a net loss of $125.4 million, or $2.90 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, non-GAAP adjusted net loss, which excludes expenses related to stock-based compensation, restructuring plans, non-cash interest obligations under debt obligations, litigation related payments, and amortization of intangible assets, was $95.6 million, or $2.12 per share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net loss of $104.8 million, or $2.42 per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, TYMLOS net product revenues were $37.2 million compared to approximately $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Research and development expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018, was $49.2 million compared to $39.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $10.0 million, or 26%. This increase was primarily driven by a $4.8 million increase in elacestrant project costs, a $2.9 million increase in abaloparatide-SC project costs, a $1.5 million increase in abaloparatide-patch project costs, a $1.3 million increase in RAD140 project costs, and restructuring charges of $0.8 million related to the closure of the Company’s New Jersey office. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in other project related expenses.

Selling, general, and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018, was $96.6 million compared to $88.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, an increase of $8.4 million, or 10%. This increase was primarily the result of increases of $5.4 million and $1.8 million in compensation and travel related expenses, respectively. These increases were partially offset by restructuring charges of $0.6 million related to the re-allocation of commercial resources.

As of June 30, 2018, Radius had $318.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, marketable securities and investments. Based upon our cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities and investments balance as of June 30, 2018, we believe that, prior to the consideration of proceeds from partnering and/or collaboration activities, we have sufficient capital to fund our development plans, U.S. commercial and other operational activities for not less than twelve months from the date of this press release.

In connection with today’s reporting of Second Quarter Financial Results, Radius will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET today, August 7, 2018, to discuss the commercial outlook for TYMLOS, review the financial results and provide a Company update.

Conference Call Information:
Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m. ET
Domestic Dial-in Number: (866) 323-7965
International Dial-in Number: (346) 406-0961
Conference ID: 2768066
Live webcast: View Source

For those unable to participate in the conference call or webcast, a replay will be available from August 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. ET and will be archived on the Company’s website for 90 days. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 for U.S. or (404) 537-3406 for International, using conference ID number 2768066.

A live audio webcast of the call can be accessed from the Investors section of the Company’s website, www.radiuspharm.com. The full text of the announcement and financial results will also be available on the Company’s website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain amounts or expenses from the corresponding financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Management believes this non-GAAP information is useful for investors, taken in conjunction with Radius’ GAAP financial statements, because it provides greater transparency regarding Radius’ operating performance. Management uses these measures, among other factors, to assess and analyze operational results and trends and to make financial and operational decisions. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and should only be used to supplement an understanding of Radius’ operating results as reported under GAAP, not in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are unlikely to be comparable with non-GAAP information provided by other companies. The determination of the amounts that are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures is a matter of management judgment and depends upon, among other factors, the nature of the underlying expense or income amounts. Reconciliations between these non-GAAP financial measures and the most comparable GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are included in the tables accompanying this press release after the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

On August 7, 2018 Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported that it will participate in the 2018 Wells Fargo 13th Annual Healthcare Conference on Thursday, Sept. 6th, at The Westin Boston Waterfront in Boston, MA (Press release, Johnson & Johnson, AUG 7, 2018, View Source [SID1234528660]). Alex Gorsky, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 9:45 a.m. (Eastern Time).

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This webcast will be available to investors and other interested parties by accessing the Johnson & Johnson website at www.investor.jnj.com.

A webcast replay will be available approximately two hours after the live webcast.