On February 24, 2020 Theravance Biopharma, Inc. ("Theravance Biopharma" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBPH) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 (Press release, Theravance, FEB 24, 2020, View Source [SID1234554685]). Revenue for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 was $29.5 million and $73.4 million, respectively. Full-year operating loss was $251.9 million or $191.5 million excluding share-based compensation expense. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $285.8 million as of December 31, 2019.

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Rick E Winningham, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: "2019 was a year of achievement for Theravance Biopharma across our business. We successfully launched YUPELRI with Mylan and advanced our development- and research-stage pipeline, further building a diversified portfolio with promising, differentiated programs in every stage of development. Our roster of partnerships continued to strengthen, with ongoing successful collaborations with Mylan for YUPELRI and Janssen for TD-1473 and TD-5202. In addition, we entered into a new agreement with Pfizer to out-license our skin-selective pan-JAK inhibitor program. Our partnerships complement and expand our capabilities and execution and underscore our potential to transform the treatment of serious diseases."

"As we look ahead, 2020 will be an important year for our Company. We have established a strong capital position, augmented by our partnerships, as well as TRELEGY ELLIPTA royalties and YUPELRI commercialization. We are optimistic about future data readouts, especially our wholly owned programs — ampreloxetine in nOH and TD-8236 in asthma — which could both represent new treatment paradigms for patients with debilitating chronic diseases. The combined strengths of our research engine, pipeline, proven development expertise and commercial infrastructure have set the stage for a data- and catalyst-rich 2020 — a year that we believe can deliver meaningful value for stakeholders."

Corporate Highlights

Partnered with Mylan:
YUPELRI (revefenacin) inhalation solution (lung-selective nebulized long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)):

First and only once-daily, nebulized bronchodilator approved in the U.S. for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
One year post-launch — continued strong customer acceptance across key market metrics; combined Theravance Biopharma/Mylan sales infrastructures covering the hospital, hospital discharge, and home health settings
Data as of October 2019 show that YUPELRI achieved an 86% share of the nebulized LAMA market and a 10.7% share of the long-acting nebulized market (including Durable Medical Equipment)
Partnered with Janssen:
TD-5202 (gut-selective irreversible JAK3 inhibitor for inflammatory intestinal diseases):

TD-5202 was generally well tolerated as a single oral dose up to 2000 milligrams and as a twice-daily oral dose up to 2000 milligrams total per day given for 10 consecutive days in healthy subjects
TD-1473 (gut-selective oral pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor for inflammatory intestinal diseases):

Phase 2b/3 induction and maintenance study in ulcerative colitis (RHEA) and Phase 2 induction study in Crohn’s disease (DIONE) progressing
Data from the Phase 2b portion of the ulcerative colitis and Phase 2 Crohn’s disease studies planned for late-2020
Ampreloxetine (TD-9855, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI) for symptomatic nOH):

Ongoing registrational program in symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypertension (nOH) comprised of two studies:
Phase 3 four-week treatment study (SEQUOIA) to demonstrate efficacy, with data expected in late 2020
Phase 3 four-month open label study followed by a six-week randomized withdrawal phase (REDWOOD) to demonstrate durability of response
TD-8236 (lung-selective inhaled pan-JAK inhibitor for inflammatory lung diseases):

Part C extension portion of the Phase 1 trial assessing additional biomarkers in more severe asthmatics underway with results expected in mid-2020
Phase 2 lung allergen challenge initiated in 4Q 2019; data expected in mid-2020
TRELEGY ELLIPTA (first once-daily single inhaler triple therapy for COPD)2:

4Q 2019 net sales of $221.5 million and full-year 2019 net sales of $661.3 million; Theravance Biopharma entitled to approximately 5.5% to 8.5% (tiered) of worldwide net sales of the product
Product now launched for COPD in 38 markets, including China
GSK filed sNDA 2Q 2019 for mortality benefit compared with ANORO in COPD and sNDA for use in patients with asthma in 3Q 2019
Notes:
1 Theravance Biopharma’s full-year operating loss, excluding share-based compensation expense, was below the 2019 guidance of $200 million to $210 million operating loss excluding share-based compensation due to the Pfizer upfront payment of $10 million being recognized as revenue in late December.
2 As reported by Glaxo Group Limited or one of its affiliates (GSK); reported sales converted to USD; economic interest related to TRELEGY ELLIPTA (the combination of fluticasone furoate, aclidinium, and vilanterol, (FF/UMEC/VI), jointly developed by GSK and Innoviva, Inc.) entitles Company to upward tiering payments equal to approximately 5.5% to 8.5% on worldwide net sales of the product (net of Theravance Respiratory Company, LLC ("TRC LLC") expenses paid and the amount of cash, if any, expected to be used in TRC over the next four fiscal quarters). 75% of the income from Company’s investment in TRC is pledged to service outstanding PhaRMASM notes, 25% of income from Company’s investment in TRC is retained by Company.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

Revenue: Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $29.5 million, comprised of collaboration revenue of $9.6 million primarily attributed to the upfront payment from Janssen for TD-1473, licensing revenue of $10.0 million related to the upfront payment from Pfizer for rights to our skin-selective pan-JAK inhibitor program, and revenue from the Mylan collaboration agreement of $9.9 million. Revenue for the fourth quarter represents a $13.8 million increase over the same period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to licensing revenue associated with the upfront payment from Pfizer and an increase in revenue from the Mylan collaboration agreement, partially offset by a decrease in product sales which resulted from the sale of VIBATIV to Cumberland Pharmaceuticals in late-2018. Full-year 2019 revenue was $73.4 million, comprised of collaboration revenue of $31.3 million primarily associated with our global collaboration with Janssen, licensing revenue of $28.5 million related to upfronts from Pfizer and Mylan and revenue from the Mylan collaboration of $13.7 million.

Research and Development Expenses: Research and Development (R&D) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $67.0 million, compared to $52.3 million in the same period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs and share-based compensation related to long-term retention and incentive awards, plus external-related costs associated with the progression of our key programs. Full-year 2019 R&D expenses were $219.2 million, or $190.3 million excluding non-cash share-based compensation.

Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $33.0 million, compared to $25.5 million in the same period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation related to long-term retention and incentive awards. Full-year 2019 SG&A expenses were $106.1 million, or $74.6 million excluding non-cash share-based compensation.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $285.8 million as of December 31, 2019.
2020 Financial Guidance

Operating Expenses: The Company expects full-year 2020 operating loss, excluding share-based compensation, of $205 million to $225 million. Operating loss guidance does not include:
Royalty income for TRELEGY ELLIPTA which the Company recognizes in its statement of operations as "income from investment in TRC, LLC;" or
Potential future business development collaborations
Note: timing and cost of clinical studies associated with key programs, among other factors, could impact financial guidance.

Additionally, as announced on February 11th, 2020, we closed our public offering of 5,500,000 ordinary shares at a price to the public of $27.00 per share. The gross proceeds to Theravance Biopharma from the offering are approximately $148.5 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

Conference Call and Live Webcast Today at 5:00 pm ET

Theravance Biopharma will hold a conference call and live webcast accompanied by slides today at 5:00 pm ET (2:00 pm PT / 10:00 pm GMT). To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial (855) 296-9648 from the US, or (920) 663-6266 for international callers, and use the confirmation code 5775588. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting Theravance Biopharma’s website at www.theravance.com, under the Investor Relations section, Presentations and Events.

A replay of the conference call will be available on Theravance Biopharma’s website for 30 days through March 25, 2020. An audio replay will also be available through 8:00 pm ET on March 2, 2020 by dialing (855) 859-2056 from the U.S., or (404) 537-3406 for international callers, and then entering confirmation code 5775588.

On February 24, 2020 Exact Sciences Corporation (NASDAQ: EXAS) (the "Company") reported that it has priced its underwritten public offering of 0.3750% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "Notes") and upsized the offering from $850 million to $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount (Press release, Exact Sciences, FEB 24, 2020, View Source;301010365.html [SID1234554684]). The Company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes solely to cover over-allotments, if any.

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The Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will bear interest at a rate of 0.3750% per annum. Interest on the Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning September 1, 2020. The Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of the Company’s common stock (and, if applicable, cash in lieu of any fractional share), or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The initial conversion rate will be 8.2076 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $121.84 per share. The Notes will mature on March 1, 2028, unless earlier converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such date, and may not be redeemed by the Company prior to maturity. Prior to September 1, 2027, the Notes will be convertible only upon the occurrence of certain events and during certain periods, and thereafter, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date.

The offering is expected to close on February 27, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of debt, working capital and possible acquisitions. In addition, the Company expects to use approximately $150 million of the net proceeds to repurchase a portion of its existing 1% convertible senior notes due 2025.

BofA Securities is acting as the sole book-running manager for the Notes offering.

An automatically effective shelf registration statement relating to the Notes was filed with the SEC on June 6, 2017. A copy of the prospectus supplement and prospectus relating to the Notes offering may be obtained free of charge on the SEC’s website at View Source or by sending a request to BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department (or by e-mail at [email protected]).

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state. The offering of the Notes will be made only by means of the prospectus and related prospectus supplement.

On February 24, 2020 Bavarian Nordic A/S (OMX: BAVA, OTC: BVNRY) reported that Paul Chaplin, President & CEO will provide a corporate presentation at the Cowen and Company’s 40th Annual Health Care Conference in Boston on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 2:50 pm ET (8:50 pm CET) (Press release, Bavarian Nordic, FEB 24, 2020, View Source [SID1234554679]).

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A live and archived webcast of the presentation will be available at http://bit.ly/2v1duoY.

Contacts
Europe: Rolf Sass Sørensen, Vice President Investor Relations & Communications. Phone +45 61 77 47 43
U.S.: Graham Morrell, Paddock Circle Advisors (US), Tel: +1 781 686 9600

On February 24, 2020 Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKBA), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for people with kidney disease, reported plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results, on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 before the opening of the financial markets (Press release, Akebia, FEB 24, 2020, View Source [SID1234554677]).

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Akebia will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 10th, to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results and recent business highlights. To listen to the conference call, please dial (877) 458-0977 (domestic) or (484) 653-6724 (international) using conference ID number 6572299. The call will also be webcast LIVE and can be accessed via the Investors section of the Company’s website at View Source

A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the completion of the call through March 16, 2020. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) and reference conference ID number 6572299. An online archive of the conference call can be accessed via the Investors section of the Company’s website at View Source

On February 24, 2020 Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Common Stock: Nasdaq: FBIO) (Preferred Stock: Nasdaq: FBIOP) ("Fortress"), an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing high-potential marketed and development-stage drugs and drug candidates, reported that the underwriters of its recent public offering of its 9.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock have exercised in full their option and purchased an additional 93,750 shares at the public offering price of $20.00 per share (Press release, Fortress Biotech, FEB 24, 2020, View Source [SID1234554676]). The exercise of the underwriters’ option closed on February 20, 2020. After giving effect to the sale of the option shares, a total of 718,750 shares of its 9.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock were offered and sold in the offering.

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On February 11, 2020, Fortress priced its public offering of 625,000 shares of its 9.375% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock at $20.00 per share. Following the closing of the exercise of the underwriters’ option, Fortress has received aggregate gross proceeds, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, of approximately $14.4 million.

The Benchmark Company and ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc. acted as joint bookrunning managers for the offering.

Fortress intends to use the net proceeds from the public offering for its operations, including, but not limited to, general corporate purposes, which may include research and development expenditures, clinical trial expenditures, manufacture and supply of product, and working capital.

The offering was made by Fortress pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File 333-226089) previously filed with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The offering was made only by means of a written prospectus and related prospectus supplement that form a part of the registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to this offering may be obtained from any of the underwriters, including the offices of The Benchmark Company, Attn: Prospectus Department, 150 E 58th Street, 17th floor, New York, NY 10155, 212-312-6700, Email: [email protected], and the offices of ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., 17 State Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10004, by telephone at (877) 436-3673 or by email at [email protected]. You may also obtain these documents for free by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.