BioLineRx Announces Notice of Allowance from USPTO for Patent Covering Motixafortide (BL-8040) in Combination with anti-PD-1 for the Treatment of any Type of Cancer

On February 27, 2020 BioLineRx Ltd. (NASDAQ/TASE: BLRX), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on oncology, reported that a Notice of Allowance has been issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a patent application claiming the use of motixafortide (BL-8040), a novel immunotherapy compound, combined with any PD-1 inhibitor, for the treatment of any type of cancer (Press release, BioLineRx, FEB 27, 2020, View Source [SID1234554859]).

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The PD-1 antagonist can be any agent that prevents and/or inhibits the biological function and/or expression of PD-1, such as pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA). The targeted cancer can be solid, non-solid, and/or a cancer metastasis.

This patent, when issued, will be valid until July 2036 with a possibility of up to five years patent term extension. Additional corresponding patent applications are pending in Europe, Japan, China, Canada, Australia, India, Korea, Mexico, Brazil and Israel.

"We are extremely pleased to receive this valuable notice of allowance from the USPTO, which entitles us to long-term, highly enforceable and broad patent protection for our lead product, motixafortide, in combination with any PD-1 inhibitor, and more importantly, for all cancer indications, including, of course, any solid tumor," stated Philip Serlin, Chief Executive Officer of BioLineRx. "This important patent allowance also supports our ongoing Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 trial in stage IV metastatic pancreatic cancer patients, for which we have recently completed patient recruitment in the triple combination arm investigating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of motixafortide, KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy. Following promising initial results demonstrating robust and durable responses to the triple combination treatment, we look forward to the progression-free and overall survival data from the triple combination arm expected in mid-2020."

The COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 Study
The Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 study was originally designed as an open-label, multicenter, single-arm trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the dual combination of motixafortide and KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), an anti-PD-1 therapy marketed by Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada), in over 30 subjects with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The study was primarily designed to evaluate the clinical response, safety and tolerability of the combination of these therapies, and was carried out in the US, Israel and additional territories. The study is being conducted by BioLineRx under a collaboration agreement signed in 2016 between BioLineRx and MSD, through a subsidiary.

In July 2018, the Company announced the expansion of its immuno-oncology collaboration with MSD to include the triple combination arm investigating the safety, tolerability and efficacy of motixafortide, KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy as part of the Phase 2a COMBAT/KEYNOTE-202 study. In January 2020, the Company announced completion of recruitment of the 40 patients planned for the triple combination arm of the study.

About Motixafortide in Cancer Immunotherapy
Motixafortide is targeting CXCR4, a chemokine receptor and a well validated therapeutic target that is over-expressed in many human cancers including PDAC. CXCR4 plays a key role in tumor growth, invasion, angiogenesis, metastasis and therapeutic resistance, and CXCR4 overexpression has been shown to be correlated with poor prognosis.

Motixafortide is a short synthetic peptide used as a platform for cancer immunotherapy with unique features allowing it to function as a best-in-class antagonist of CXCR4. It shows high-affinity, long receptor occupancy and acts as an inverse agonist.

In a number of clinical and preclinical studies, motixafortide has been shown to affect multiple modes of action in "cold" tumors, including immune cell trafficking, tumor infiltration by immune effector T cells, and reduction in immunosuppressive cells (such as MDSCs) within the tumor niche, turning "cold" tumors, such as pancreatic cancer, "hot" (i.e., sensitizing them to immune checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapy).

TRACON Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2019 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

On February 27, 2020 TRACON Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:TCON), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapeutics for cancer and utilizing a product development platform to partner with ex-U.S. companies to develop and commercialize innovative products in the U.S., reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019 (Press release, Tracon Pharmaceuticals, FEB 27, 2020, View Source [SID1234554904]).

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Recent Corporate Highlights

In December, TRACON entered into a collaborative partnership agreement with 3D Medicines Co., Ltd. (3D Medicines) and Jiangsu Alphamab Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Alphamab), for the North American development of envafolimab, a PD-L1 single-domain antibody administered by subcutaneous injection without an adjuvant, in soft tissue sarcoma. We expect to meet with the FDA to discuss a potential pivotal trial design and apply for orphan drug designation in the second quarter. In addition, we anticipate beginning patient enrollment in the study during the second half of this year.

In December and January, TRACON sold shares through our ATM facility with JonesTrading for gross proceeds of $5.3 million that extends the Company’s cash runway into 2021.

"We are pleased to have entered into this recent promising collaboration with 3D Medicines and Alphamab for the development and commercialization of envafolimab, a potentially best in class PD-L1 single domain antibody that may offer a much needed new treatment option for sarcoma patients," said Charles Theuer, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO of TRACON. "Envafolimab has now become our lead asset. We are focused on beginning a pivotal trial as quickly as possible so we can address the high unmet medical need that exists for sarcoma patients, and have the opportunity to become a commercial company in the U.S. in approximately three years with envafolimab."

Expected Upcoming Milestones

Meet with FDA to discuss potential pivotal trial design for envafolimab, followed by the submission of an application for orphan drug designation, in the first half of 2020.

Enroll the first patient in a potentially pivotal trial of envafolimab in sarcoma during the second half of 2020.

Top-line data from the fully enrolled randomized Phase 2 AVANTE trial of DE-122 in patients with wet AMD, including the primary endpoint of mean change in best corrected visual acuity at six months, are expected in the first half of 2020. In this trial, the combination of DE-122 with Lucentis is being compared with Lucentis single agent treatment.

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Phase 2 proof-of-concept data from the fully enrolled Phase 1/2 clinical trial of TRC253 in metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer are expected in the first half of 2020. These clinical data will trigger Janssen’s 90-day option to reacquire full rights to TRC253 for an opt-in payment of $45 million to TRACON and obligations to pay regulatory and commercialization milestones totaling up to $137.5 million upon the achievement of specified events, in addition to a low single-digit royalty on net sales. If Janssen does not opt in, TRACON can maintain ownership of TRC253 and would owe Janssen up to $45 million upon the achievement of specified events, in addition to a low single-digit royalty on net sales.

Top-line data from the Phase 1 dose escalation study of TJ004309, a CD73 antibody, as a single agent and in combination with Tecentriq, a marketed PD-L1 antibody being supplied by Roche, are expected in the second half of 2020. We are developing TJ004309 in collaboration with our corporate partner I-Mab Biopharma.

Nomination and IND filing of the initial bispecific antibody (BsAb) from the I-Mab pipeline is expected in the second half of 2020. The I-Mab BsAb pipeline includes PD-L1 x IL-7, PD-L1 x CD47, PD-L1 x CD73, PD-L1 x B7-H3, and PD-L1 x 4-1BB antibodies. In 2018, TRACON and I-Mab entered into a cost-sharing product development collaboration, whereby TRACON will be responsible for the regulatory and clinical development of up to five of the BsAbs in North America and Europe, with the majority of the development effort expected to occur in the U.S. TRACON will bear the costs of early phase clinical trials and I-Mab will share the costs for more advanced development stages and commercialization. TRACON will share North American rights of any selected BsAbs with I-Mab for each collaborative program and TRACON retains an opt-in right to in-license ex-greater China rights to each of the selected BsAbs from I-Mab.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $16.4 million at December 31, 2019, compared to $39.1 million at December 31, 2018. We expect our current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments to fund operations into 2021.

Research and development expenses for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $1.9 million, compared to $5.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower manufacturing expenses and clinical trial expenses due to the discontinuation of the TRC105 program.

General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2019 were $1.9 million, compared to $1.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $3.9 million, compared to $7.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Investor Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT to provide an update on corporate activities and to discuss the financial results of its fourth quarter and full year of 2019. The dial-in numbers are (855) 779‑9066 for domestic callers and (631) 485-4859 for international callers. Please use passcode 3228345. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online from the Investor/Events and Presentation page of the Company’s website at www.traconpharma.com.

After the live webcast, a replay will remain available on TRACON’s website for 60 days.

About Envafolimab

Envafolimab is a novel, single-domain antibody against PD-L1 that is administered by subcutaneous injection without the need for an adjuvant. Envafolimab is currently dosing in Phase 1 trials in the U.S. and Japan and is being studied in China in a Phase 2 registration trial as a single agent in MSI-H tumor patients, and in combination with gemcitabine and oxaliplatin in a Phase 3 registration trial in biliary tract cancer. Subject to positive data from the MSI-H registrational trial, 3D Medicines plans to file a BLA in China for envafolimab in 2020 based on overall response rate in MSI-H patients. The filing would be based on the principle that the response rate required for approval in China is similar to the response rate for Keytruda and Opdivo in MSI-H patients from separate clinical trials per the product package inserts.

About DE-122 (carotuximab)

DE-122, an ophthalmic formulation of carotuximab, is active in preclinical choroidal neovascularization (CNV) models and designed to enhance the effect of approved VEGF inhibitors used to treat wet AMD. DE-122 is being investigated in the Phase 2 randomized AVANTE trial assessing the efficacy and safety of intravitreal injections in combination with Lucentis (ranibizumab) compared to Lucentis monotherapy in patients with wet AMD.

About TRC253

TRC253 is a novel, orally bioavailable small molecule drug that is a potent, high affinity competitive inhibitor of the androgen receptor (AR) and AR mutations, including the F877L mutation. The AR F877L mutation results in an alteration in the AR ligand binding domain that confers resistance to therapies for prostate cancer. Therapies targeting the AR have demonstrated clinical efficacy by extending time to disease progression, and in some cases, the survival of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. However, resistance to these agents is often observed and several molecular mechanisms of resistance have been identified, including gene amplification, overexpression, alternative splicing, and point mutation of the AR. TRC253 is currently being studied in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in prostate cancer.

About TJ004309

TJ004309 is a novel, humanized antibody against CD73, an ecto-enzyme expressed on stromal cells and tumors that converts extracellular adenosine monophosphate (AMP) to adenosine, which is highly immunosuppressive. TJ004309 is currently being studied in a Phase 1 trial to assess safety and preliminary

efficacy as a single agent and when combined with the PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor Tecentriq in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Atara Biotherapeutics Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results and Recent Clinical, Operational and Strategic Progress

On February 27, 2020 Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leading off-the-shelf, allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy company developing novel treatments for patients with cancer, autoimmune and viral diseases, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 and recent business highlights (Press release, Atara Biotherapeutics, FEB 27, 2020, View Source [SID1234554921]).

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"2019 was a year of strategic prioritization and significant advancement of our T-cell immunotherapy programs," said Pascal Touchon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Atara. "In 2020 we plan to deliver on key milestones across our pipeline and further establish Atara as a leader in off-the-shelf, allogeneic T-cell immunotherapies through our innovative EBV T-cell platform, next-generation CAR T technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities. This work underpins our mission to transform the lives of patients with serious medical conditions through pioneering science, teamwork and a commitment to excellence."

Recent Highlights and Anticipated Upcoming Milestones

Tab-cel (tabelecleucel)

Atara continues to progress tab-cel Phase 3 development for patients with Epstein-Barr virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (EBV+ PTLD)

Atara remains on track to initiate a tab-cel biologics license application (BLA) submission for patients with EBV+ PTLD in the second half of 2020

Atara plans to discuss the totality of tab-cel results with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a pre-BLA meeting prior to initiating the BLA submission

In the U.S. and Australia, 38 sites are available for enrollment and the Company is preparing to open additional sites in the U.S., Canada and Europe

Atara submitted clinical trial applications (CTAs) to several European countries in November and December 2019 to enable the opening of EU clinical sites in 2020. The Company’s CTAs in the United Kingdom, Spain and Austria were recently approved

Atara recently submitted a Pediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Following EMA approval of the PIP, Atara plans to submit a tab-cel EU marketing authorization application for patients with EBV+ PTLD in 2021

Atara continues to see strong tab-cel investigator, physician and patient interest and, for cases in which the Company is not able to enroll patients in its EBV+ PTLD Phase 3 clinical study, Atara is providing tab-cel to patients in need under its expanded access protocol (EAP) and single patient use (SPU) programs

In December 2019, Atara presented long-term clinical results for 61 patients with diverse EBV-associated diseases, including efficacy and safety data for 26 patients with relapsed/refractory EBV+ PTLD and safety findings for 35 patients with other EBV-associated diseases, from a multicenter EAP study of tab-cel at the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting & Exposition

Results from this analysis suggest a high overall response rate (ORR), short time to response and favorable estimated long-term overall survival (OS) rates for tab-cel in patients with EBV+ PTLD following hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) or solid organ transplant (SOT) who have failed rituximab-based therapy

Tab-cel was shown to be generally well-tolerated in all patients with EBV+ PTLD and other EBV-associated diseases

Studies supporting potential additional tab-cel indications are also advancing

Atara expects to initiate enrollment in a tab-cel Phase 2 multi-cohort study including up to six additional ultra-rare EBV+ diseases in the second half of 2020 based on previous clinical data treating these patients

Atara enrolled the final planned patient in the Phase 1b portion of a Phase 1b/2 clinical study of tab-cel in combination with Merck’s anti-PD-1 (programmed death receptor-1) therapy, KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), in patients with platinum-resistant or recurrent EBV-associated nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)

ATA188 for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

A Phase 1a clinical study of off-the-shelf, allogeneic ATA188 in patients with progressive MS is ongoing across clinical sites in the U.S. and Australia

Atara expects to present six- and 12-month ATA188 Phase 1a clinical results for cohorts 3 and 4 in the first and second halves of 2020, respectively

Atara retreated the first patients in the open label extension (OLE) portion of the Phase 1a study; OLE design allows patients who complete one year in the Phase 1a dose-escalation portion of the study to be retreated annually using the cohort 3 dose for up to four years

Atara plans to initiate enrollment of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1b study in patients with progressive MS in the second or third quarter of 2020

Activation of clinical study sites for the Phase 1b is ongoing with an increased number of leading MS centers expected to participate in the U.S. and Australia

EBV CAR T Platform

In February 2020, an academic off-the-shelf, allogeneic CD19 CAR T clinical study using an EBV T-cell construct for patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies was presented at the 2020 Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (TCT) Meetings

No cytokine release syndrome or neurotoxicity above Grade 2, and dose-limiting toxicities were observed post-infusion with multiple EBV CD19 CAR T doses administered

No confirmed GvHD was observed in patients who received partially HLA matched third-party donor EBV CD19 CART cells

Investigators observed durable complete responses (CR) with median follow up of 26.9 months for 83 percent (5/6) of patients who received partially HLA matched EBV CD19 CAR T cells manufactured from third-party donors including

100 percent (4/4) response in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL)

100 percent (1/1) response in patient with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

Findings from this study provide initial clinical proof-of-principle that an EBV T-cell platform has the potential to generate off-the-shelf, allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies with high and durable responses, low risk of toxicity and that can be rapidly delivered to patients

ATA2271/ATA3271 and ATA3219 CAR T Programs

Atara is developing a mesothelin-targeted autologous CAR T (ATA2271) and expects collaborators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the FDA for patients with advanced mesothelioma in the second or third quarter of 2020

ATA2271 is designed using a novel 1XX CAR co-stimulatory domain and PD-1 dominant negative receptor (DNR) intrinsic checkpoint inhibition technology

Atara is also developing off-the-shelf, allogeneic CAR T immunotherapies targeting mesothelin (ATA3271) and CD19 (ATA3219) using its next-generation technologies and EBV T cell platform

Started preclinical IND-enabling studies for ATA3219 and ATA3271

Operational

Atara named Kristin Yarema as Chief Commercial Officer; Dr. Yarema brings extensive hematology, oncology, neuroscience and autoimmune disease commercialization experience to Atara as the Company advances commercialization activities for tab-cel

Atara created a Chief Operations Officer role to continue to drive operational excellence across the Company’s programs and platform; Joe Newell, Atara’s current Chief Technical Operations Officer, was appointed to this new role

Atara is executing on its planned commercial supply strategy with continued positive progress on commercial production qualification activities with the Company’s contract manufacturing partner and dedicated, state-of-the-art T cell manufacturing facility in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Atara continues to scale its EBV T-cell manufacturing platform with current yields of approximately 400 tab-cel doses from a single donor leukapheresis

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results

Atara believes that its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2019, together with the net proceeds from the "at-the-market" (ATM) facility in January 2020, are sufficient to fund planned operations into the second quarter of 2021

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2019 totaled $259.1 million, as compared to $282.9 million as of September 30, 2019

Net cash used in operating activities was $58.7 million and $235.6 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $57.4 million and $179.8 million for the same periods in 2018

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company sold 2,449,216 shares of common stock pursuant to its ATM facility for net proceeds of $36.3 million and in January 2020 sold 1,371,216 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $21.1 million

Proforma cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2019, including aggregate ATM and option exercise proceeds of $23.6 million in January 2020, was $282.7 million. The number of outstanding shares of common stock and pre-funded common stock warrants as of February 18, 2020 were 58,571,550 shares and 2,888,526 warrants, respectively

Atara reported net losses of $78.5 million, or $1.36 per share, and $291.0 million, or $5.67 per share, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $80.0 million, or $1.75 per share, and $230.7 million, or $5.27 per share, for the same periods in 2018

Total operating expenses include non-cash expenses of $14.0 million and $58.8 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $11.0 million and $37.5 million for the same periods in 2018

Research and development expenses were $61.6 million and $216.1 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $62.3 million and $167.5 million for the same periods in 2018

The decrease in the fourth quarter 2019 was primarily due to one-time license fees of $12.5 million incurred in the fourth quarter of 2018 for exclusive rights to the next-generation CAR T program targeting mesothelin, with no such corresponding costs incurred in fourth quarter of 2019, partially offset by higher employee-related and overhead costs from increased headcount and operating activities

The increase in fiscal year 2019 was primarily due to costs associated with the Company’s continuing expansion of research and development activities, including:

Clinical study, manufacturing and outside service costs related to MS programs

Research and process development costs related to CAR T programs

Higher employee-related and overhead costs from increased headcount and operating activities

Research and development expenses include $7.0 million and $26.8 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expenses for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $5.2 million and $16.2 million for the same periods in 2018

General and administrative expenses were $18.1 million and $79.6 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $19.6 million and $69.7 million for the same periods in 2018. The decrease in the fourth quarter 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in outside services costs, partially offset by an increase in employee-related costs driven by increased headcount. The increase in the fiscal year 2019 was primarily due to an increase in employee-related costs driven by increased headcount to support the Company’s expanding operations

General and administrative expenses include $5.0 million and $24.9 million of non-cash stock-based compensation expenses for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019, respectively, as compared to $4.3 million and $17.6 million for the same periods in 2018

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Atara will host a live conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss the Company’s financial results and recent operational highlights. Analysts and investors can participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 540-6216 for domestic callers and (734) 385-2715 for international callers, using the conference ID 1554668. A live audio webcast can be accessed by visiting the Investors & Media – News & Events section of atarabio.com. An archived replay will be available on the Company’s website for approximately 14 days following the live webcast.

Mylan Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results and Provides 2020 Guidance

On February 27, 2020 Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2019 and provided 2020 guidance (Press release, Mylan, FEB 27, 2020, View Source [SID1234554939]).

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Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

Total revenues of $3.19 billion, up 4%, up 5% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year period.
Revenue Highlights:
Rest of World segment net sales of $927.9 million, up 9%, on an actual and constant currency basis.
Europe segment net sales of $1.11 billion, up 2%, up 5% on a constant currency basis.
North America segment net sales of $1.13 billion, up 3%, on an actual and constant currency basis, primarily due to new products sales.
U.S. GAAP diluted earnings per ordinary share ("U.S. GAAP EPS") of $0.04, compared to U.S. GAAP EPS of $0.10 in the prior year period.
Adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share ("adjusted EPS") of $1.40, up 8% compared to adjusted EPS of $1.30 in the prior year period.
U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities of $686.7 million, up 8% compared to $636.1 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted free cash flow of $810.5 million, up 18% compared to $689.7 million in the prior year period.
Full Year 2019 Financial Highlights

Total revenues of $11.50 billion, up 1%, up 3% on a constant currency basis, compared to the prior year period.
Revenue Highlights:
Rest of World segment net sales of $3.17 billion, up 5%, up 8% on a constant currency basis.
Europe segment net sales of $4.04 billion, down 3%, up 2% on a constant currency basis.
North America segment net sales of $4.16 billion, up 2%, on an actual and constant currency basis, primarily due to new product sales.
U.S. GAAP EPS of $0.03, compared to $0.68 in the prior year period.
Adjusted EPS of $4.42, down 3%, or flat to the prior year at $4.58 on a constant currency basis.
U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities of $1.80 billion, down 23% compared to $2.34 billion in the prior year period.
Adjusted free cash flow of $2.10 billion, down 22% compared to $2.71 billion in the prior year period, driven by investment in working capital to support the $1.0 billion in new product launches.
Mylan is not providing forward-looking guidance for U.S. GAAP reported financial measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.

Full Year 2020 Guidance Highlights

Total Revenues between $11.5 billion and $12.5 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA between $3.2 billion and $3.9 billion.
A reconciliation of the Company’s 2020 financial guidance for Total Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA to the 2020 financial targets provided in July 2019 is presented below.
($ in millions)

Mylan CEO Heather Bresch said: "Mylan’s 2019 full year and fourth quarter results demonstrate the durability and strength of the business model we have created as well as our continued long-term commitment to expand access to medicine. Our model continues to be best positioned to withstand the negative trends impacting the industry, and allowed us to deliver on every key metric we set out to achieve in 2019, including total revenue, revenue from new product launches, and both adjusted cash flow and EPS. Our performance is the result of a number of key milestones, including growth across all segments in the fourth quarter and for the year on a constant currency basis.

Bresch continued: "Looking ahead to the full year of 2020, although we widened the ranges to take into consideration certain factors, the mid-point of our guidance is in line with what we previously disclosed for 2020 in conjunction with the Upjohn transaction. We are extremely proud of the efforts of our global work force that enable us to sustain consistent business performance and profitability across all of our segments. This includes work on our business transformation, which as we’ve previously shared, is focused on unlocking latent value within the organization and delivering economic profit, while maintaining our commitment of providing access."

Bresch continued: "As we have previously stated, on a go-forward basis, we believe adjusted EBITDA to be the best measure of our company’s underlying operational results and true business performance. As we continue to make excellent progress on the path to close the combination with Pfizer’s Upjohn business, we are confident that the strength of our diverse portfolio, geographic reach and global commercial and operational scale will serve as a strong foundation for Viatris to become a new champion for global health."

Mylan President Rajiv Malik said: "Our full-year results also reflect solid underlying business performance driven by existing products that generated double-digit-growth, including Creon, Influvac, Dona, Amitiza and Glatiramer Acetate 40 mg, coupled with achieving our target of $1 billion in new product launch revenues. As we look forward, complex products, global key brands and biosimilars, in addition to our business transformation will enable us to deliver on our 2020 guidance and help position Viatris for a strong future."

Mylan CFO Ken Parks added: "In 2019, Mylan’s stable and durable cash flow profile continued to generate strong results, delivering $2.1 billion of adjusted free cash flow, which was in line with our guidance range for the full year. In addition, we delivered on our commitment to repay $1.1 billion of debt in 2019 and reduced our notional debt to adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio to 3.6 times at the end of the year. In 2020, we remain committed to delever and to maintain our investment grade credit rating by paying down an additional $1 billion of debt on anticipated consistent free cash flow generation, while preserving our financial flexibility."

Evaluation of Financial Performance Measures

The Company’s management team recently undertook an evaluation of how it would measure the financial performance of the Company going forward. In evaluating its financial performance measures, the Company considered the strategy related to the planned 2020 closing of the Upjohn transaction (which will include a transition away from growth by acquisition with a greater focus on complex product related development activity and a focus on capital allocation, including strengthening of the balance sheet through the paydown of debt and returning value to shareholders). The purpose of the evaluation was to identify performance measures that best reflect the Company’s future business operations, strategy and goals. As a result of that evaluation, management identified the following primary financial performance measures for the Company: GAAP Revenues (measure for both guidance and actual results), GAAP Net Income (measure for actual results), Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) (measure for both guidance and actual results) and Adjusted Net Income (measure for actual results).

The Company believes that these measures most appropriately reflect how the Company will evaluate business performance internally and have been used to set operational goals in 2020. In addition, the Company believes that adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) focuses management on the Company’s underlying operational results and true business performance, as well as demonstrating the Company’s ability to comply with financial debt covenants and assess the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness. As such, adjusted EBITDA will be used starting in 2020, in part, for management’s annual incentive compensation. The Company also believes that GAAP revenue focuses management on the overall growth of the business.

(1) Amounts exclude intersegment revenue that eliminates on a consolidated basis.

(2) Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2019 were $3.19 billion, compared to $3.08 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing an increase of $113.1 million, or 4%. Total revenues include both net sales and other revenues from third parties. Net sales for the current quarter were $3.16 billion, compared to $3.04 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing an increase of $127.8 million, or 4%. Other revenues for the current quarter were $28.5 million, compared to $43.2 million for the comparable prior year period.

The increase in net sales included an increase in the North America segment of 3%, in the Europe segment of 2% and in the Rest of World segment of 9%. Mylan’s net sales were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation, primarily reflecting changes in the U.S. Dollar as compared to the currencies of Mylan’s subsidiaries in the European Union. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was approximately $34.9 million, or 1%. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased by approximately $162.7 million, or 5%. This increase was primarily driven by new product sales, partially offset by a decrease in net sales from existing products primarily due to the impact of lower pricing across the regions. Below is a summary of net sales in each of our segments for the three months ended December 31, 2019:

Net sales from North America segment totaled $1.13 billion in the current quarter, an increase of $32.0 million or 3% when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily driven by new product sales partially offset by a decline in sales of existing products due to lower volumes, and to a lesser extent lower pricing. New product sales were primarily driven by sales of the Wixela Inhub and other new products. The lower sales of existing products was due to changes in the competitive environment, including the loss of exclusivity of tadalafil. The impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was insignificant within North America.

Net sales from Europe segment totaled $1.11 billion in the current quarter, an increase of $19.3 million or 2% when compared to the prior year period. The increase was primarily the result of new product sales and higher volumes of existing products. These items were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation and lower pricing on existing products. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation on the current period was approximately $33.4 million, or 3%. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $52.7 million, or 5% when compared to the prior year.

Net sales from Rest of World segment totaled $927.9 million in the current quarter, an increase of $76.5 million or 9% when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily driven by higher volumes of existing products sold in certain emerging markets, China and Japan and new product sales primarily in Australia, India and certain emerging markets. The increase in net sales was partially offset by lower pricing on existing products and, to a lesser extent, the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation was $1.5 million, or less than 1%. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $78.0 million, or 9% when compared to the prior year.
U.S. GAAP gross profit for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was $1.09 billion and U.S. GAAP gross margins were 34%. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, U.S. GAAP gross profit was $1.02 billion and U.S. GAAP gross margins were 33%. U.S. GAAP gross margins were positively impacted by approximately 425 basis points due to new product introductions primarily in North America. Additionally, U.S. GAAP gross margins were also positively impacted by a decrease in amortization expense in the quarter. Partially offsetting these items, U.S. GAAP gross margins were negatively impacted by the decline in sales of existing products by approximately 660 basis points. The decline in sales of existing products was primarily in North America. Adjusted gross profit was $1.70 billion and adjusted gross margins were 53% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to adjusted gross profit of $1.68 billion and adjusted gross margins of 55% in the prior year period. Adjusted gross margins were negatively impacted by lower gross profit from sales of existing products partially offset by gross margins on new product introductions primarily in North America.

R&D expense for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was $151.8 million, compared to $148.8 million for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $3.0 million. This increase was primarily due to higher payments in the current year period related to licensing arrangements for products in development partially offset by lower expenditures related to the reprioritization of global programs.

SG&A expense for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was $654.4 million, compared to $632.9 million for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $21.5 million. The increase was primarily due to continued investment in selling and marketing activities. Also contributing to the increase were higher consulting fees and other expenses primarily related to the pending Upjohn transaction totaling approximately $29.0 million in the current quarter. Partially offsetting these items were gains recognized through the sale of assets and a reduction in bad debt expense due to a special business interruption event for one customer realized in the prior year quarter.

During the fourth quarter of December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a net charge of $8.9 million in litigation settlements and other contingencies, net, compared to a net charge of $1.1 million in the comparable prior year period. The increase from the comparable prior year period primarily relates to an increase in fair value of contingent consideration totaling approximately $8.5 million.

U.S. GAAP net earnings decreased by $30.7 million to earnings of $20.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019, compared to earnings of $51.2 million for the prior year period and U.S. GAAP EPS decreased from $0.10 in the prior year period to $0.04 in the current quarter. The Company recognized a U.S. GAAP income tax provision of $114.7 million in the current year period, compared to a U.S. GAAP income tax provision of $25.8 million for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $88.9 million. The increase in the U.S. GAAP income tax provision in the current year period is the result of an increase in earnings before taxes as compared to the prior year period combined with increases in the Company’s reserve for uncertain tax provisions in the current quarter. Adjusted net earnings increased by $51.7 million to $721.4 million as compared to $669.7 million for the prior year period. Adjusted EPS increased to $1.40 from $1.30 in the prior year period.

EBITDA was $827.4 million for the current quarter and $841.2 million for the comparable prior year period. After adjusting for certain items as further detailed in the reconciliation below, adjusted EBITDA was $1.06 billion for the current quarter and $1.01 billion for the comparable prior year period.

Year Ended December 31, 2019 Financial Results

For the year ended December 31, 2019, Mylan reported total revenues of $11.50 billion, compared to $11.43 billion for the prior year period, representing an increase of $66.6 million, or 1%. Total revenues include both net sales and other revenues from third parties. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $11.37 billion, compared to $11.27 billion for the prior year period, representing an increase of $101.6 million, or 1%. Other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2019 were $130.2 million, compared to $165.2 million for the prior year period, a decrease of $35.0 million.

The increase in net sales was primarily the result of an increase in net sales in the Rest of World segment of 5% and the North America segment of 2%, partially offset by a decrease in the Europe segment of 3%. Mylan’s net sales were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation, primarily reflecting changes in the U.S. Dollar as compared to the currencies of Mylan’s subsidiaries in the European Union, Australia and India. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation on current year net sales was approximately $322.4 million, or 3%. On a constant currency basis, the increase in net sales was approximately $424.0 million, or 4% for the year ended December 31, 2019. This increase was driven by new product sales, partially offset by a decrease in net sales from existing products as a result of lower pricing and volumes. Below is a summary of net sales in each of our segments for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Net sales in the North America segment totaled $4.16 billion, an increase of $68.5 million or 2% from the prior year. This increase was due primarily to new product sales, including the Wixela Inhub, Fulphila (biosimilar to Neulasta) and YUPELRI. This increase was partially offset by lower volumes, and to a lesser extent, pricing of existing products, driven by changes in the competitive environment and continued portfolio rationalization. The impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was insignificant within North America.

Net sales in the Europe segment totaled $4.04 billion, a decrease of $120.2 million or 3% from the prior year. This decrease was the result of the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $223.7 million, or 5%. Partially offsetting this decrease were new product sales and higher net sales of existing products which were driven by higher volumes partially offset by lower pricing. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $103.5 million, or 2% when compared to the prior year.

Net sales in the Rest of World segment totaled $3.17 billion, an increase of $153.3 million or 5% from the prior year. This increase was the result of higher net sales of existing products and new product sales. The increase to net sales of existing products was driven by higher volumes primarily in China, Japan, certain emerging markets and from the Company’s ARV franchise. The increase in net sales as a result of new products was primarily due to new product sales in Australia, certain emerging markets and from the Company’s ARV franchise. The increase in net sales was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of $93.3 million, or 3%, and to a lesser extent by lower pricing on existing products. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $246.6 million, or 8%.
U.S. GAAP gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $3.90 billion and gross margins were 34%. For the year ended December 31, 2018, gross profit was $4.00 billion and gross margins were 35%. Gross margins were negatively impacted by the decline in sales of existing products by approximately 550 basis points. The decline in sales of existing products was primarily in North America and includes the impacts of product rationalization. Partially offsetting this impact, gross margins were positively impacted by approximately 500 basis points due to new product introductions primarily in North America. Adjusted gross profit was $6.14 billion and adjusted gross margins were approximately 53% for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to adjusted gross profit of $6.18 billion and adjusted gross margins of approximately 54% for the year ended December 31, 2018. Adjusted gross margins were negatively impacted by lower gross profit from sales of existing products partially offset by gross margins on new product introductions primarily in North America.

R&D expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $639.9 million, compared to $704.5 million for the prior year, a decrease of $64.6 million. This decrease was primarily due to lower expenditures related to the reprioritization of global programs and lower restructuring related costs.

SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $2.56 billion, compared to $2.44 billion for the prior year, an increase of $122.6 million. The increase was primarily due to an increase of approximately $82.5 million for consulting fees and other expenses primarily related to the pending Upjohn transaction in addition to increased investment in selling and marketing activities. Also contributing to the increase was higher share-based compensation expense of approximately $60.7 million as a result of the reversal of all of the cumulative expense related to certain performance-based awards totaling $70.6 million in the prior year. Partially offsetting these increases was bad debt expense of approximately $26.5 million incurred in the prior year related to a special business interruption event for one customer and $20.0 million of compensation expense for an additional discretionary bonus for a certain group of employees in the prior year. None of the employees who received the 2018 discretionary bonus were named executive officers.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a net gain of $21.4 million in Litigation settlements and other contingencies, net, compared to $49.5 million in the prior year. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a net gain in litigation settlements of approximately $1.0 million. This net gain was primarily due to a favorable litigation settlement related to the Celgene Corporation matter of $62.0 million, which was partially offset by litigation related charges for settlements reached during the year. Charges for litigation related matters included $18.0 million for the modafinil antitrust matter and $30.0 million for the settlement with the SEC. In addition, a $20.4 million gain was recognized for the reduction of contingent consideration related to the acquisition of the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline’s Advair Diskus incorporating Pfizer’s respiratory delivery platform.

Litigation settlements for the year ended December 31, 2018 consisted primarily of a gain of approximately $22.9 million related to a favorable litigation settlement, which was partially offset by litigation related charges of approximately $14.9 million related to an antitrust and a patent infringement matter. In addition, a $44.0 million gain was recognized for the change in value of contingent consideration related to the respiratory delivery platform, which was partially offset by losses incurred on other contingent consideration.

U.S. GAAP net earnings decreased by $335.7 million to $16.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $352.5 million for the prior year. U.S. GAAP EPS decreased from $0.68 to $0.03 in the current year. The Company recognized an income tax provision of $137.6 million in the current year, compared to an income tax benefit of $54.1 million for the prior year period. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company reached an agreement in principle with the IRS to resolve all issues relating to our positions on the EPD Business Acquisition. As a result, the Company recorded a reserve of approximately $155.0 million as part of its liability for uncertain tax positions, with a net impact to the income tax provision of approximately $144.9 million. The tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2018 included a net benefit to the income tax provision of approximately $53.0 million as a result of the federal and state audits and settlements and expirations of certain state, federal, and foreign statutes of limitations. Partially offsetting this benefit was an increase in the reserve for uncertain tax benefits of approximately $18.0 million for certain other matters. Also impacting the current and prior year income tax provision and benefit, respectively, was the changing mix of income earned in jurisdictions with differing tax rates. Adjusted net earnings decreased to $2.28 billion in the current year from $2.36 billion in the prior year and adjusted EPS decreased to $4.42 in the current year from $4.58 in the prior year.

EBITDA was $2.75 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019, and $3.03 billion for the prior year period. After adjusting for certain items as further detailed in the reconciliation below, adjusted EBITDA was $3.54 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $3.62 billion for the prior year period.

Cash Flow

U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities was $1.80 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $2.34 billion for the prior year period. Capital expenditures were approximately $213.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to approximately $252.1 million for the comparable prior year. Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities was $2.29 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $2.97 billion for the prior year period. Adjusted free cash flow, defined as adjusted net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, was $2.10 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $2.71 billion in the prior year period.

Guidance

Mylan is providing guidance for 2020 excluding any impact of the proposed combination with the Upjohn business. Mylan expects 2020 total revenues in the range of $11.50 billion to $12.50 billion, the midpoint of which represents an increase of 4% versus 2019. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $3.2 billion to $3.9 billion, which is in line with 2019 at the midpoint.

As discussed in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section below, other than revenues, Mylan is not providing forward looking guidance for U.S. GAAP reported financial measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items without unreasonable effort. These items include, but are not limited to, acquisition-related expenses, including integration, restructuring expenses, asset impairments, litigation settlements and other contingencies, including changes to contingent consideration and certain other gains or losses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP reported results for the guidance period.

Q4 2019 Earnings Call and 2020 Guidance

As previously announced, Mylan N.V. will host a webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET today to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019, along with financial guidance for 2020. The webcast can be accessed live by calling 855.493.3607 or 346.354.0950 for international callers (ID#: 9599904) or at the following address on the Company’s website: investor.mylan.com. The "Q4 2019 Earnings Call & 2020 Guidance" presentation, which will be referenced during the call can be found at investor.mylan.com. A replay of the webcast also will be available on the website.

CytomX Therapeutics Announces Full-Year 2019 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

On February 27, 2020 CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a clinical-stage oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel class of investigational antibody therapeutics based on its Probody therapeutic technology platform, reported full-year 2019 financial results (Press release, CytomX Therapeutics, FEB 27, 2020, View Source/news-releases/news-release-details/cytomx-therapeutics-announces-full-year-2019-financial-results" target="_blank" title="View Source/news-releases/news-release-details/cytomx-therapeutics-announces-full-year-2019-financial-results" rel="nofollow">View Source [SID1234554988]).

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As of December 31, 2019, CytomX had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $296.1 million.

"During 2019, CytomX made substantial progress in advancing our clinical stage pipeline of innovative Probody therapeutics from Phase 1 platform proof of concept into Phase 2 clinical studies. We took major steps forward with our proprietary programs and in our partnerships and set the stage for significant updates throughout 2020," said Sean McCarthy, D.Phil., president, chief executive officer and chairman of CytomX Therapeutics. "We also strengthened our product development capabilities with the recruitment of deeply experienced leadership, positioning ourselves to maximize the potential of our lead, wholly-owned assets, CX-072 and CX-2009, and of our entire portfolio. My colleagues and I look forward to continued pipeline momentum throughout the coming year as we maintain our focus on the discovery, development and ultimate commercialization of potentially transformative cancer treatments."

Business Highlights and Recent Developments

Initiation of Combination Phase 2 Study of CX-072, An Anti-PD-L1 Probody Therapeutic

In the fourth quarter of 2019, CytomX initiated the PROCLAIM (Probody Clinical Assessment In Man) CX-072-002 Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and tolerability of the anti-PD-L1 Probody CX-072, in combination with the anti-CTLA-4 antibody Yervoy (ipilimumab), in patients with relapsed or refractory melanoma. Stage 1 of this two-stage trial will enroll up to 40 patients with initial data anticipated in 2020. Additional information is available at ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT03993379.
Initiation of Phase 2 Study of CX-2009, An Anti-CD166 Probody Drug Conjugate

In the fourth quarter of 2019, CytomX initiated the PROCLAIM CX-2009 Phase 2 expansion study of CX-2009 monotherapy (7 mg/kg, administered every three weeks) in up to 40 patients with hormone receptor (ER, PR) positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Initial data from this trial is anticipated in 2021. Additional information on this trial is available at ClinicalTrials.gov using the identifier NCT03149549.
Initiation of Part 2a of Ongoing Study by Bristol-Myers Squibb of BMS-986249, An Anti-CTLA-4 Probody Therapeutic

Initiation by Bristol-Myers Squibb of a Phase 2 randomized cohort expansion in its ongoing first-in-human Phase 1/2a trial of the anti-CTLA-4 Probody BMS-986249, a Probody version of the anti-CTLA-4 antibody Yervoy (ipilimumab), in combination with Opdivo (nivolumab) in patients with metastatic melanoma. The advancement of BMS-986249 into this study triggered a milestone payment of $10 million from BMS to CytomX. Additional information is available at ClinicalTrials.gov using the Identifier NCT03369223.
Ongoing Dose Escalation Phase 1 Study of CX-2029, An Anti-CD71 Probody Drug Conjugate, within AbbVie Alliance

Continued patient enrollment by CytomX in the dose escalation phase of PROCLAIM-CX-2029 Phase 1/2 study, partnered with AbbVie, evaluating CX-2029 as monotherapy in patients with solid tumors. Initial data from Phase 1 dose escalation arm is anticipated in 2020 with proof-of-concept data from the first cohort expansion studies in specific tumor types anticipated in 2021. Additional information is available at ClinicalTrials.gov using the Identifier NCT003543813.
Phase 1 Study Initiation by Bristol Myers Squibb of BMS-986288, An Anti-CTLA-4 Probody Therapeutic

In September 2019, Bristol-Myers Squibb initiated the dose escalation phase of a Phase 1/2a clinical study of a second anti-CTLA-4 Probody, BMS-986288, based on a modified version of Yervoy, administered as monotherapy and in combination with Opdivo in patients with selected advanced solid tumors. Additional information is available at ClinicalTrials.gov using the Identifier (NCT03994601).
ImmunoGen Collaboration

In December 2019, CytomX obtained exclusive worldwide development and commercial rights to ImmunoGen’s preclinical epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM)-targeting program that was developed utilizing CytomX’s Probody technology and ImmunoGen’s drug conjugate technology.
Probody T-Cell Bispecific Program

CytomX’s most advanced program in the T-Cell Bispecific (TCB) modality is an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-CD3 TCB which is partnered with Amgen. CytomX anticipates advancing a lead candidate for this program during 2020.
Clinical Development Team Appointments

In October 2019, the Company announced the appointment of Amy C. Peterson, M.D., as executive vice president and chief development officer. In this new role, Dr. Peterson has oversight of a multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing all aspects of CytomX’s clinical development and product registration activities.
In February 2020, the Company announced the appointment of Alison Hannah, M.D., as senior vice president and chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Hannah oversees CytomX’s clinical development activities.
Anticipated 2020 Milestones

PROCLAIM-CX-072 (Anti-PD-L1)

Data is anticipated from the expansion arms of the Phase 1/2 trial of CX-072 as monotherapy in multiple selected tumor types.
Initial data is anticipated from Stage 1 of the Phase 2 study of CX-072 in combination with Yervoy.
PROCLAIM-CX-2009 (Anti-CD166)

Data is anticipated from the CX-2009 Phase 1 dose escalation and dose ranging studies.
PROCLAIM-CX-2029 (Anti-CD71)

Initial data is anticipated by CytomX and its partner, AbbVie, from the Phase 1 dose escalation stage of the PROCLAIM CX-2029 Phase 1/2 study.
Full Year 2019 Financial Results

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $296.1 million as of December 31, 2019, compared to $436.1 million as of December 31, 2018.

Revenue was $57.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $59.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The net decrease in revenue of $2.0 million for 2019 compared to 2018 was primarily due to a decrease in revenue of $13.1 million from AbbVie under the CD71 Co-Development and Licensing Agreement with AbbVie Unlimited Company (AbbVie), as well as decreases in revenue under our agreements with Amgen, Pfizer and ImmunoGen, partially offset by an increase in revenue from Bristol-Myers Squibb due to the accelerated recognition of revenue related to the cessation of research on certain targets under our agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb in the first quarter of 2019.

Research and development expenses increased by $27.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was largely attributed to an increase in personnel-related expenses; expenses relating to the acquisition of technical know-how during the first quarter of 2019; license fees paid to the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in connection with an amendment to our license agreement with UCSB in the second quarter of 2019; and an upfront license fee paid to ImmunoGen in the fourth quarter of 2019 for the EpCAM program.

General and administrative expenses increased by $3.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was primarily due to an increase in personnel-related expenses due to an increase in headcount.

Teleconference Scheduled Today at 5:00 p.m. ET
Conference Call/Webcast Information

CytomX management will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET. Interested parties may access the live audio webcast of the teleconference through the "Investor & News" section of CytomX’s website at View Source or by dialing 1-877-809-6037 (U.S. and Canada) or 1-615-247-0221 (International) and using the passcode 1686972. An archive of the webcast will be available on the CytomX website from February 27, 2020, until March 6, 2020.