On August 13, 2019 KemPharm, Inc. (Nasdaq: KMPH), a specialty pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of proprietary prodrugs, reported its corporate and financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (Press release, KemPharm, AUG 13, 2019, View Source [SID1234538734]).
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"Our highest priority at KemPharm has been securing a licensing agreement that maximizes the value of KP415 and KP484. This licensing process has taken longer than expected as we have had several late entrants. Yet, we believe we are in the final phase of this process and remain optimistic about reaching a successful conclusion as soon as possible," said Travis C. Mickle, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of KemPharm. "Looking ahead, once this partnership is finalized, we will focus our full attention in conjunction with our partner to finalize the NDA for KP415, which we believe could likely be filed prior to year-end."
"Additionally, we continue to work diligently with KVK Tech to prepare for the commercial launch of APADAZ, which remains on track for the second half of 2019," added Dr. Mickle. "Together with KVK, both the commercial outreach and manufacturing processes are moving forward in parallel. We look forward to reporting our progress in the coming months."
Q2 2019 Financial Results:
For the quarter ended June 30, 2019, KemPharm’s reported net loss was $9.3 million, or $0.33 per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $10.0 million, or $0.65 per basic share and $0.91 per diluted share for the same period in 2018. Net loss for Q2 2019 was driven primarily by a loss from operations of $7.8 million, and net interest expense and other items of $1.5 million. The loss from operations for Q2 2019 decreased by $6.1 million compared to a loss from operations of $13.9 million in Q2 2018, which was primarily due to decreases of $5.7 million in research and development expenses and $0.4 million in general and administrative expenses, respectively.
As of June 30, 2019, total cash, which is comprised of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, was $7.8 million, which was a decrease of $6.2 million as compared to March 31, 2019.
"During the quarter, we took a number of steps to reduce our operating, general and administrative expenses, including an approximate 30% reduction in workforce compared to the end of Q1 2019, with the goal of reducing our cash burn rate while maintaining our research and development capabilities to support our ongoing work with KP415 and KP484, as well as remaining positioned to support the ultimate commercial partner once that process has been completed. Additionally, as the NDA filing approaches, we expect to see the expenditures related to KP415 R&D continue to reduce substantially," concluded Dr. Mickle.