Medivation Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

On May 5, 2016 Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDVN) reported its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and reaffirmed full-year 2016 financial guidance (Press release, Medivation, MAY 5, 2016, View Source [SID:1234511985]).

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U.S. net sales of XTANDI (enzalutamide) capsules, as recorded by Astellas, were $307.6 million for the quarter (+37% vs. prior year). As anticipated, first quarter U.S. net sales reflected a higher gross-to-net (GTN) rate and a decrease in channel partner inventory compared to the fourth quarter of 2015 due to seasonal factors. U.S. XTANDI unit demand grew approximately 7% over the fourth quarter of 2015 and 33% over the prior year first quarter. Ex-U.S. net sales of XTANDI, as recorded by Astellas, were approximately $240 million for the quarter (+80% vs. prior year).

"Medivation is off to a strong start in 2016 as we continue to expand our leadership position in oncology, extend XTANDI’s reach into urology and other areas, and advance our robust late-stage pipeline," said David Hung, M.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Medivation. "The first quarter of 2016 represented a landmark quarter for Medivation as for the first time we claimed more than 50% market share of the novel hormonal therapy prostate cancer market in the U.S."

"As we look ahead, we believe there are a number of positive trends and milestones that will allow us to accelerate our momentum and create additional shareholder value," added Dr. Hung. "For example, as XTANDI is increasingly used as first-line therapy in metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, we expect the duration of treatment to continue to increase beyond the nearly eight months that we saw at the end of 2015. Furthermore, with the Committee for Medicinal Products opinion to include TERRAIN data in the European XTANDI label and the upcoming U.S. PDUFA date on October 22, 2016, we believe that we are poised to achieve even greater penetration of the urology market where the largest commercial opportunity lies for XTANDI. In addition to our plans to grow XTANDI, our wholly-owned assets, talazoparib and pidilizumab, represent compelling pipeline opportunities that we plan to develop and commercialize to drive long-term value appreciation for our shareholders."

Key Highlights Include:

Received positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency recommending inclusion of data from the head-to-head TERRAIN trial of enzalutamide versus bicalutamide in the European label for XTANDI.
Received confirmation that the supplemental New Drug Application for XTANDI in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) was accepted for review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which includes findings from the Phase 2 TERRAIN and STRIVE studies.
Enrolled the first patient in the ARCHES Phase III registrational trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of enzalutamide with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) versus placebo with ADT in metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer patients.
Announced data from an investigator sponsored Phase I study evaluating talazoparib (MDV3800) in combination with low-dose chemotherapy in patients with advanced malignancies and a Phase II study evaluating potential immune-activation properties of enzalutamide in patients with non-metastatic hormone sensitive prostate cancer at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting.
Completed expansion and bifurcation of our sales force from 90 to 129 representatives.
Named Jennifer Jarrett to the role of Chief Financial Officer following the announced retirement of Rick Bierly.
Non-GAAP Financial Results:

Medivation’s non-GAAP collaboration revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $182.5 million, compared with $127.8 million for the same period in 2015 (+43% vs. prior year).

Medivation’s non-GAAP collaboration revenue consists of two components: a) collaboration revenue related to U.S. XTANDI net sales and b) collaboration revenue related to ex-U.S. XTANDI net sales.

a) Medivation’s collaboration revenue related to U.S. net sales of XTANDI for the first quarter 2016 was $153.8 million, compared with $112.0 million for the same period in 2015 (+37% vs. prior year).

b) Medivation’s collaboration revenue related to ex-U.S. net sales of XTANDI for the first quarter 2016 was $28.7 million, compared with $15.8 million for the same period in 2015 (+82% vs. prior year). Under the Astellas collaboration, the tiered royalty rate is reset at the beginning of each calendar year, resulting in the lowest royalty rate in the first quarter, and can increase up to the low-twenties as a percentage of ex-U.S. net sales.

Non-GAAP research and development (R&D) expenses for the first quarter of 2016 were $68.4 million, compared with $37.9 million for the same period in 2015. The increase in non-GAAP R&D expenses primarily relates to direct expenses associated with our talazoparib program, which Medivation acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015. The sequential quarter-over-quarter growth in R&D expenses was modest at 11%, and this sequential growth rate should decline in the subsequent quarters.

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the first quarter of 2016 were $83.8 million, compared with $67.4 million for the same period in 2015. The increase in non-GAAP SG&A expenses primarily relates to higher personnel-related costs, higher sales, marketing and medical affairs costs, and higher royalties. In addition, consistent with prior years, first quarter SG&A expenses are disproportionately high due to certain annually recurring collaboration expenses incurred by Astellas that are expensed to Medivation in the first quarter of the year. As such, Medivation expects that its non-GAAP SG&A expenses will be lower in subsequent quarters, similar to the trend it observed in 2015.

Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $18.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $13.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015 (+35% vs. prior year on a per share basis). Consistent with the first quarter of 2015, our first quarter 2016 non-GAAP net income was impacted by several seasonal items including the lower royalty rate on ex-U.S. XTANDI sales, the higher GTN accrual by Astellas on U.S. net sales, inventory drawdowns and the previously mentioned SG&A expenses related to our Astellas collaboration.

GAAP Financial Results:

On a GAAP basis, Medivation’s collaboration revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $182.5 million, compared with $129.2 million for the same period in 2015 (+41% vs. prior year). Medivation’s GAAP basis collaboration revenue includes upfront and milestone payments for the first quarter 2015 (not included in non-GAAP collaboration revenue), which totaled $1.4 million.

R&D expenses for the first quarter of 2016 were $77.6 million on a GAAP basis, compared with $44.7 million for the same period in 2015. SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2016 were $96.8 million on a GAAP basis, compared with $83.9 million for the same period in 2015.

Medivation reported GAAP basis net income of $4.8 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, compared with GAAP basis net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the same period in 2015.

At March 31, 2016, cash and cash equivalents were $317.4 million, compared with $225.9 million at December 31, 2015. The $91.5 million increase was primarily due to the receipt during the quarter of a $175.0 million sales milestone from Astellas offset by the repayment of $75.0 million borrowings under Medivation’s Revolving Credit Facility.

2016 Financial Guidance:

Medivation is reaffirming its 2016 full-year financial guidance as follows:

MEDIVATION FULL-YEAR 2016 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

Year Ending December 31, 2016
U.S. net sales of XTANDI $1.425 to $1.525 billion(1)
Non-GAAP collaboration revenue $900 to $970 million(2)
Non-GAAP operating expenses $555 to $600 million(3)
Non-GAAP R&D expenses $280 to $300 million(4)
Non-GAAP SG&A expenses $275 to $300 million(5)
Non-GAAP tax rate 35.5% – 36%
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $1.30 – $1.40

(1) U.S. net sales of XTANDI, as reported by Astellas, are expected to range between $1.425 and $1.525 billion in 2016. This represents Medivation’s projection of U.S. net sales at the Astellas level.
(2) Non-GAAP collaboration revenue is expected to range between $900 and $970 million. This measure includes (i) Medivation’s collaboration revenue related to U.S. net sales of XTANDI and (ii) Medivation’s collaboration revenue related to ex-U.S. net sales of XTANDI, in the form of a royalty payment earned from Astellas.
(3) Non-GAAP operating expenses, net of cost-sharing payments to/from Astellas, are expected to range between $555 and $600 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses exclude non-cash, stock-based compensation expense, and any change in fair value of contingent purchase consideration and in-process R&D.
(4) Non-GAAP R&D expenses exclude an estimated $30 – $35 million of stock-based compensation expense and any change in fair value of contingent purchase consideration and in-process R&D.
(5) Non-GAAP SG&A expenses exclude an estimated $38 – $42 million of stock-based compensation expense and any change in fair value of contingent purchase consideration.



MEDIVATION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(unaudited)

March 31,
2016 December 31,
2015
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 317,361 $ 225,853
Receivable from collaboration partner 186,593 391,558
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 24,416 15,877
Restricted cash 1,140 930
Total current assets 529,510 634,218
Property and equipment, net 59,849 58,142
Intangible assets 644,299 644,299
Deferred income tax assets 53,148 57,011
Restricted cash, net of current 11,996 12,206
Goodwill 18,643 18,643
Other non-current assets 8,037 7,072
Total assets $ 1,325,482 $ 1,431,591
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 121,995 $ 186,203
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility - 75,000
Contingent consideration 4,924 4,900
Current portion of build-to-suit lease obligation 110 -
Total current liabilities 127,029 266,103
Contingent consideration 268,303 262,368
Build-to-suit lease obligation, excluding current portion 17,278 17,406
Other non-current liabilities 12,658 13,035
Total liabilities 425,268 558,912
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 340,000,000 shares authorized; 164,581,922 and 163,905,342 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively 1,646 1,639
Additional paid-in capital 707,870 684,841
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (317 ) -
Retained earnings 191,015 186,199
Total stockholders’ equity 900,214 872,679
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,325,482 $ 1,431,591



MEDIVATION, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2016 2015
Collaboration revenue $ 182,497 $ 129,188
Operating expenses:
Research and development expenses 77,587 44,676
Selling, general and administrative expenses 96,827 83,939
Total operating expenses 174,414 128,615
Income from operations 8,083 573
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense (680 ) (5,608 )
Other, net (209 ) 137
Total other income (expense), net (889 ) (5,471 )
Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit 7,194 (4,898 )
Income tax (expense) benefit (2,378 ) 1,780
Net income (loss) $ 4,816 $ (3,118 )
Basic net income (loss) per common share $ 0.03 $ (0.02 )
Diluted net income (loss) per common share $ 0.03 $ (0.02 )
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of basic net income (loss) per common share 164,247 156,637
Weighted average common shares used in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per common share 168,397 156,637



MEDIVATION, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2016 March 31,
2015
Collaboration revenue reconciliation:
GAAP collaboration revenue $ 182,497 $ 129,188
Upfront and milestone-related payments from Astellas(a) - (1,411 )
Non-GAAP collaboration revenue $ 182,497 $ 127,777
Research and development expenses reconciliation:
GAAP research and development expenses $ 77,587 $ 44,676
Stock-based compensation expense(b) (6,037 ) (5,811 )
Contingent consideration(c) (1,140 ) (1,000 )
Upfront license and milestone-related payments to third party(d) (2,000 ) -
Non-GAAP research and development expenses $ 68,410 $ 37,865
Selling, general and administrative expenses reconciliation:
GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 96,827 $ 83,939
Stock-based compensation expense(b) (8,174 ) (7,561 )
Contingent consideration(c) (4,819 ) (3,000 )
Upfront license and milestone related payments to third party(d) - (5,949 )
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 83,834 $ 67,429
Other expense (income), net reconciliation:
GAAP other expense (income), net $ 889 $ 5,471
Non-cash interest expense(e) (85 ) (3,910 )
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes(f) - (3 )
Non-GAAP other expense (income), net $ 804 $ 1,558
Income tax expense reconciliation:
GAAP income tax expense (benefit) $ 2,378 $ (1,780 )
Income tax effect on non-GAAP adjustments(g) 8,253 9,295
Non-GAAP income tax expense $ 10,631 $ 7,515
Net income (loss) reconciliation:
GAAP net income (loss) $ 4,816 $ (3,118 )
Upfront and milestone-related payments from Astellas(a) - (1,411 )
Stock-based compensation expense(b) 14,211 13,372
Contingent consideration(c) 5,959 4,000
Upfront license and milestone-related payments to third party(d) 2,000 5,949
Non-cash interest expense(e) 85 3,910
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes(f) - 3
Income tax adjustments(g) (8,253 ) (9,295 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 18,818 $ 13,410
Diluted net income per share reconciliation:
GAAP diluted net income (loss) $ 4,816 $ (3,118 )
Non-GAAP adjustments after-tax 14,002 16,528
Non-GAAP diluted net income $ 18,818 $ 13,410
Non-GAAP diluted net income per share $ 0.11 $ 0.08
Shares used in per share calculation (diluted):
GAAP shares used in per share calculation (diluted)(h) 168,397 156,637
Dilutive impact of common stock equivalents(h) - 5,461
Non-GAAP shares used in per share calculation (diluted)(h) 168,397 162,098
Non-GAAP adjustment summary:
Collaboration revenue $ - $ (1,411 )
Research and development expenses 9,177 6,811
Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,993 16,510
Other expense (income), net 85 3,913
Total non-GAAP adjustments before tax 22,255 25,823
Income tax effect (8,253 ) (9,295 )
Total non-GAAP adjustments after tax $ 14,002 $ 16,528

(a) Upfront and milestone payments from Astellas: Upfront and milestone payments are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because they occur at irregular intervals and are not related to Medivation’s long term core business going forward; such exclusion facilitates understanding of the ongoing economics of the business, facilitates period over period comparison and is reflective of how Medivation manages its business.
(b) Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation expense is excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because of the nature of this charge, varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types; such exclusion facilitates comparison of Medivation’s operating results to peer companies.
(c) Contingent consideration: The effects of contingent consideration valuation are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because of the nature of this item, which is related to the change in fair value of the liability for contingent consideration related to the acquisition of worldwide rights to talazoparib from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., and Medivation’s license agreement with CureTech, Inc. for pidilizumab; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Medivation’s operating results to peer companies.
(d) Upfront license and milestone-related payments to third party and other adjustments: These payments and adjustments are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because they occur at irregular intervals and are not related to Medivation’s long term core business going forward; such exclusion facilitates understanding of the ongoing economics of the business, facilitates period over period comparison and is reflective of how Medivation manages its business.
(e) Non-cash interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Convertible Notes: The effects of non-cash interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Convertible Notes are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because these expenses are non-cash expenses; such exclusion facilitates comparison of Medivation’s cash operating results to peer companies and is reflective of how Medivation manages its business.
(f) Loss on extinguishment of Convertible Notes: The effects of loss on extinguishment of Convertible Notes are excluded from non-GAAP financial measures because this expense is a non-cash charge; such exclusion facilitates comparison of Medivation’s cash operating results to peer companies and is reflective of how Medivation manages its business.
(g) Income tax adjustments: Adjustments to income tax expense for non-GAAP financial measures consist of the income tax effect of the non-GAAP adjustments.
(h) Shares used in per share calculation (diluted): In periods in which Medivation reports a GAAP net loss, all common stock equivalents are deemed anti-dilutive and basic and diluted weighted average shares are equal. Because Medivation had non-GAAP net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015, the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents is included in the non-GAAP diluted net income per share calculation for that period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Medivation’s financial results presented on a U.S. GAAP basis, Medivation uses certain non-GAAP financial measures as shown in the tables above. Medivation believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in understanding Medivation’s past financial performance and potential future financial results. These non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, and they should be read in conjunction with Medivation’s consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Medivation’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance measurement, to assess historical operating performance and make financial and operational business decisions, and also to provide forecasts and financial guidance to investors on this basis. In addition, Medivation believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is useful to investors because it enhances the ability of investors to compare Medivation’s financial results period over period and allows for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics Medivation uses in making operating decisions, and also because Medivation’s investors and analysts regularly use them to model or track Medivation’s financial performance. Medivation believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with a meaningful understanding of its historical and potential future financial results because they exclude certain non-cash charges such as stock-based compensation which is substantially dependent on changes in the market price of Medivation’s common stock and the timing of equity awards, impairment charges, changes in fair value of intangible assets and contingent purchase consideration, revenues and expenses that occur at irregular intervals, such as milestone payments earned from collaboration partners and related payments to licensors of technology, non-cash interest expense and losses related to Convertible Notes. Investors should note that these non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Medivation’s results of operations as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Investors should also note that these non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and, therefore, have limits in their usefulness to investors. In addition, from time-to-time in the future there may be other items that Medivation may exclude for the purposes of its non-GAAP financial measures; likewise, Medivation may in the future cease to exclude items that Medivation has historically excluded for the purpose of Medivation’s non-GAAP financial measures. Medivation’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable with non-GAAP financial measures provided by other companies.

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About XTANDI
XTANDI (enzalutamide) capsules is an androgen receptor inhibitor that blocks multiple steps in the androgen receptor signaling pathway within the tumor cell. In preclinical studies, enzalutamide has been shown to competitively inhibit androgen binding to androgen receptors, and inhibit androgen receptor nuclear translocation and interaction with DNA. The clinical significance of this MOA is unknown.

XTANDI is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

Important Safety Information
Contraindications XTANDI is not indicated for women and is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. XTANDI can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.

Warnings and Precautions
Seizure In Study 1, conducted in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who previously received docetaxel, seizure occurred in 0.9% of XTANDI patients and 0% of placebo patients. In Study 2, conducted in patients with chemotherapy-naive metastatic CRPC, seizure occurred in 0.1% of XTANDI patients and 0.1% of placebo patients. There is no clinical trial experience re- administering XTANDI to patients who experienced a seizure, and limited safety data are available in patients with predisposing factors for seizure. Study 1 excluded the use of concomitant medications that may lower threshold; Study 2 permitted the use of these medications. Because of the risk of seizure associated with XTANDI use, patients should be advised of the risk of engaging in any activity during which sudden loss of consciousness could cause serious harm to themselves or others. Permanently discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop a seizure during treatment.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) In post approval use, there have been reports of PRES in patients receiving XTANDI. PRES is a neurological disorder which can present with rapidly evolving symptoms including seizure, headache, lethargy, confusion, blindness, and other visual and neurological disturbances, with or without associated hypertension. A diagnosis of PRES requires confirmation by brain imaging, preferably MRI. Discontinue XTANDI in patients who develop PRES.

Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions (≥ 10%) reported from two combined clinical studies that occurred more commonly (≥ 2% over placebo) in XTANDI patients were asthenia/fatigue, back pain, decreased appetite, constipation, arthralgia, diarrhea, hot flush, upper respiratory tract infection, peripheral edema, dyspnea, musculoskeletal pain, weight decreased, headache, hypertension, and dizziness/vertigo.

In Study 1, Grade 3 and higher adverse reactions were reported among 47% of XTANDI patients and 53% of placebo patients. Discontinuations due to adverse events were reported for 16% of XTANDI patients and 18% of placebo patients. In Study 2, Grade 3-4 adverse reactions were reported in 44% of XTANDI patients and 37% of placebo patients. Discontinuations due to adverse events were reported for 6% of both study groups.

Lab Abnormalities: Grade 1-4 neutropenia occurred in 15% of XTANDI patients (1% Grade 3-4) and 6% of placebo patients (0.5% Grade 3-4). Grade 1-4 thrombocytopenia occurred in 6% of XTANDI patients (0.3% Grade 3-4) and 5% of placebo patients (0.5% Grade 3-4). Grade 1-4 elevations in ALT occurred in 10% of XTANDI patients (0.2% Grade 3-4) and 16% of placebo patients (0.2% Grade 3-4). Grade 1-4 elevations in bilirubin occurred in 3% of XTANDI patients (0.1% Grade 3-4) and 2% of placebo patients (no Grade 3-4).
Infections: In Study 1, 1% of XTANDI patients, compared to 0.3% of placebo patients died from infections or sepsis. In Study 2, 1 patient in each treatment group (0.1%) had an infection resulting in death.
Falls (including fall-related injuries), occurred in 9% of XTANDI patients and 4% of placebo patients. Falls were not associated with loss of consciousness or seizure. Fall-related injuries were more severe in XTANDI patients, and included non-pathologic fractures, joint injuries, and hematomas.
Hypertension occurred in 11% of XTANDI patients and 4% of placebo patients. No patients experienced hypertensive crisis. Medical history of hypertension was balanced between arms. Hypertension led to study discontinuation in < 1% of all patients.
Drug Interactions

Effect of Other Drugs on XTANDI Avoid strong CYP2C8 inhibitors, as they can increase the plasma exposure to XTANDI. If co-administration is necessary, reduce the dose of XTANDI.

Avoid strong CYP3A4 inducers as they can decrease the plasma exposure to XTANDI. If co-administration is necessary, increase the dose of XTANDI.

Effect of XTANDI on Other Drugs Avoid CYP3A4, CYP2C9, and CYP2C19 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index, as XTANDI may decrease the plasma exposures of these drugs. If XTANDI is co-administered with warfarin (CYP2C9 substrate), conduct additional INR monitoring.

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Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results and Recent Highlights

On May 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNSS) reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 (Press release, Sunesis, MAY 5, 2016, View Source;p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=2165397 [SID:1234512014]). Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $10.1 million. As of March 31, 2016, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $40.0 million.

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"The first quarter of 2016 saw several important milestones, including, notably, the advancement of our unique BTK-inhibitor SNS-062 into the clinic in a Phase 1A study," said Daniel Swisher, Chief Executive Officer of Sunesis. "Resistance to available BTK-inhibitors is a growing concern, and SNS-062’s characteristics as a non-covalently binding inhibitor position it to address this emerging unmet need. Ongoing dose escalation in our Healthy Volunteer Study is proceeding well. We are actively planning for our Phase 1B/2 study in patients with B-cell malignancies to start later this year."

Mr. Swisher added: "We also continue to progress our efforts to bring vosaroxin to market in Europe as an important new treatment option for patients with relapsed/refractory AML. Our Marketing Authorization Application has now reached the 120-day comment and question time point. With continued regulatory advancement and strong outreach efforts underway, we aim to enter into a European collaboration later this year to support a market launch in 2017."

First Quarter 2016 and Recent Highlights

First Subject Dosed in Phase 1A Healthy Volunteer Study Evaluating Oral Non-Covalent BTK-inhibitor SNS-062. In March 2016, the first patient was dosed in a Phase 1A, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled dose-ranging study to investigate the safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of its oral, next-generation, non-covalently binding BTK-inhibitor, SNS-062, in healthy subjects. If a successful outcome is achieved in Phase 1A SNS-062 is expected to proceed to a Phase 1B/2 study in patients with B-cell malignancies later this year.

Secured $15 Million Venture Loan. In March 2016, Sunesis entered into a $15 million loan agreement with Bridge Bank, a division of Western Alliance Bank, and Solar Capital Ltd. The loan was used for the repayment of existing indebtedness and will be used for general corporate purposes.

First Patient Treated in Vanderbilt University-Sponsored Phase 2 VITAL Study of Vosaroxin in Combination with Infusional Cytarabine in Patients with Previously Untreated AML. In March 2016, the first patient was treated in an investigator-sponsored study of vosaroxin and cytarabine in adult patients with previously untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The trial is being conducted at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center at Vanderbilt University under the direction of Michael R. Savona, M.D., FACP, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Hematology Early Therapeutics Program, and Stephen A. Strickland, M.D., MSCI, Assistant Professor of Medicine.

Strengthened Executive Management Team and Board of Directors. In March 2016, Sunesis announced the appointment of Geoffrey Parker to the Sunesis Board of Directors. In February 2016, Sunesis announced the promotion of Deborah A. Thomas, Ph.D., to the role of Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Non-Clinical Development.

Validation of Marketing Authorization Application by the European Medicines Agency for Vosaroxin in AML. At year-end 2015, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) validated the Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for vosaroxin as a treatment for relapsed refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients aged 60 years and older. Validation confirms that the submission is complete and initiates the Centralized Review process by the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). The MAA, if authorized, provides a marketing license valid in all 28 EU member states.

Financial Highlights

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $40.0 million as of March 31, 2016, as compared to $46.4 million as of December 31, 2015. The decrease of $6.4 million was primarily due to $10.7 million of net cash used in operating activities and $8.0 million of principal and final payments against notes payable, partially offset by $12.3 million raised from debt financing. An additional $2.5 million in net loan proceeds was received on April 1, 2016. This capital is expected to be sufficient to fund operations through the second quarter of 2017.

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $0.6 million, as compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease between the periods was primarily due to the increase in estimated performance period through which the remaining balance of deferred revenue will be amortized.

Research and development expense was $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $4.5 million for the same period in 2015. The increase between the periods was primarily due to the increase of $1.3 million in consulting and other outside services costs and $0.4 million in clinical trials and medical affairs expenses.

General and administrative expense was $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $5.1 million for the same period in 2015. The decrease between the periods was primarily due to a $0.8 million decrease in personnel costs and professional services and commercial costs.

Interest expense was $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $0.2 million for the same period in 2015.

Net other income was nil for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to net other expense of $0.1 million for the same period in 2015. The amount for the period in 2015 was primarily comprised of non-cash credits or charges for the revaluation of warrants issued in the October 2010 underwritten offering.

Cash used in operating activities was $10.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, including a $0.5 million milestone payment relating to the MAA filing, as compared to $11.6 million for the same period in 2015.

Sunesis reported loss from operations of $9.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to $8.8 million for the same period in 2015. Net loss was $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2015.

Conference Call Information

Sunesis will host an update conference call today, May 5th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 771-6242 (U.S. and Canada) or (440) 996-5676 (international) and entering passcode 96476414. To access the live audio webcast, or the subsequent archived recording, visit the "Investors and Media – Calendar of Events" section of the Sunesis website at www.sunesis.com. The webcast will be recorded and available for replay on the company’s website for two weeks.

About QINPREZO (vosaroxin)

QINPREZO (vosaroxin) is an anti-cancer quinolone derivative (AQD), a class of compounds that has not been used previously for the treatment of cancer. Preclinical data demonstrate that vosaroxin both intercalates DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II, resulting in replication-dependent, site-selective DNA damage, G2 arrest and apoptosis. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Commission have granted orphan drug designation to vosaroxin for the treatment of AML. Additionally, vosaroxin has been granted fast track designation by the FDA for the potential treatment of relapsed or refractory AML in combination with cytarabine. Vosaroxin is an investigational drug that has not been approved for use in any jurisdiction.

The trademark name QINPREZO is conditionally accepted by the FDA and the EMA as the proprietary name for the vosaroxin drug product candidate.

8-K – Current report

On May 4, 2016 Novavax, Inc., (Nasdaq:NVAX) a clinical-stage vaccine company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of recombinant nanoparticle vaccines and adjuvants, reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 (Filing, Q1, Novavax, 2016, MAY 5, 2016, View Source [SID:1234512052]).

Novavax First Quarter Achievements:

· Continued execution of Resolve, a pivotal Phase 3 trial of our RSV F Vaccine in older adults (60 years of age and older). Resolve is a randomized, observer-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 11,850 older adults at 60 sites in the United States. The primary efficacy objective is the prevention of moderate-severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease, as defined by the presence of multiple lower respiratory tract symptoms. Enrollment was completed in the fourth quarter of 2015.

· Ongoing execution of a Phase 2 rollover clinical trial of our RSV F Vaccine in 1,330 older adults. The trial is a randomized, observer-blinded, placebo-controlled rollover trial designed to enroll from the population of older adults who participated in the prior Phase 2 trial. The primary endpoints of the trial will evaluate safety and serum anti-F IgG antibody concentrations in response to immunization with our RSV F Vaccine. Enrollment was completed in the fourth quarter of 2015.

· Expanded enrollment of Prepare, a pivotal Phase 3 trial of our RSV F Vaccine in healthy pregnant women, to multiple international sites to take advantage of the RSV season in the southern hemisphere. Prepare is a randomized, observer-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of maternal immunization with our RSV F Vaccine against symptomatic RSV lower respiratory tract infection with hypoxemia in infants through the first 90 days of life. Prepare is supported by a grant of up to $89 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

· Issued a total of $325 million Convertible Senior Notes, resulting in net proceeds of $276.5 million. The Notes’ initial conversion price of approximately $6.81 per common share represents a 22.5% premium to Novavax’ common stock on January 25, 2016, the day the Notes were issued. In conjunction with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into capped call transactions with an initial cap price of $9.73 per share. The capped call will serve to reduce dilution from issuance of shares upon conversion at prices greater than the Notes’ conversion price of $6.81.

· Appointed Bob Darius to Senior Vice President, Quality Operations and promoted Gregory M. Glenn, M.D., to President, Research & Development, Amy B. Fix to Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Louis F. Fries III, M.D., to Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, and Iksung Cho to Vice President, Biostatistics.

2016 Anticipated Events:

· Announce top-line data from Resolve, the Phase 3 pivotal RSV F Vaccine trial in older adults in the third quarter of 2016; and

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Announce top-line data from the Phase 2 RSV F Vaccine rollover trial in older adults in the second half of 2016.

Summary

"During the first quarter, we continued to successfully execute on our two ongoing pivotal Phase 3 trials of our RSV F Vaccine. We also raised $325 million in a successful Convertible Senior Notes offering, which strengthens Novavax’ balance sheet ahead of data from the pivotal Phase 3 Resolve clinical trial," said Stanley C. Erck, President and CEO. "We are pleased to see significant interest from a number of multinational, world-class vaccine companies seeking potential partnership and commercialization rights to our RSV F Vaccine franchise outside of North America. We remain well positioned to announce value creating data from the Resolve trial and the Phase 2 rollover trial in older adults in 2016."

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

Novavax reported a net loss of $77.3 million, or $0.29 per share, for the first quarter of 2016, compared to a net loss of $24.4 million, or $0.10 per share, for the first quarter of 2015.

Novavax revenue in the first quarter of 2016 decreased 57% to $4.2 million, compared to $9.9 million for the same period in 2015. Lower revenue under the HHS BARDA contract of $7.3 million is the primary driver of this decrease. The lower HHS BARDA revenue is the result of a lower level of activity in the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, along with a one-time revenue recognition of $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2015. This decrease in HHS BARDA revenue was partially offset by $1.6 million in revenue recorded under the BMGF grant relating to our ongoing Prepare clinical trial.

Research and development expenses increased 143% to $69.0 million in the first quarter of 2016, compared to $28.3 million for the same period in 2015. The increase in research and development expenses was primarily due to increased costs associated with the clinical trials and development activities of our RSV F Vaccine and higher employee-related costs, including non-cash stock-based compensation.

General and administrative expenses increased 80% to $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2016, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2015. The increase was primarily due to higher employee-related costs, including non-cash stock-based compensation expense, and professional fees for pre-commercialization activities, as compared to the same period in 2015.

Interest income (expense), net for the first quarter of 2016 includes $2.1 million of interest expense relating the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes offering.

As of March 31, 2016, the company had $433.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities compared to $230.7 million as of December 31, 2015. Net cash used in operating activities for the first quarter of 2016 was $69.8 million, compared to $30.5 million for same period in 2015. The increase in cash usage was primarily due to increased costs relating to our RSV F Vaccine, higher employee-related costs and timing of vendor payments. As previously mentioned, Novavax completed a $325 million Convertible Senior Notes offering in the first quarter of 2016.

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Medivation Reiterates Rejection of Sanofi’s Substantially Inadequate Proposal

On May 5, 2016 Medivation, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDVN) reiterating its rejection of Sanofi’s substantially inadequate proposal to acquire the Company for $52.50 per share in cash, following the receipt of a letter from Sanofi (Press release, Medivation, MAY 5, 2016, View Source [SID:1234511986]).

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Medivation notes that Sanofi’s letter simply restates an inadequate proposal that the Medivation Board of Directors has already determined substantially undervalues the Company, its leading oncology franchise, and innovative late-stage pipeline. Medivation’s Board of Directors believes the execution of Medivation’s business plan will deliver value to its stockholders that is far superior to Sanofi’s proposal. Medivation’s Board will continue to act in the best interest of its stockholders.

As previously announced, the Company will host a live teleconference with management to discuss first quarter 2016 results, followed by a presentation to review the Company’s business performance and future prospects today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

A press release announcing the first quarter 2016 will be released after markets close on May 5, 2016.

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TESARO Announces First-Quarter 2016 Operating Results

On May 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) TESARO, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSRO), an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, reported operating results for first quarter 2016 and provided an update on the Company’s development programs (Press release, TESARO, MAY 5, 2016, View Source [SID:1234512015]).

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"We are gratified by the positive feedback that we have received from healthcare providers, patients and caregivers regarding VARUBI and, pending FDA approval, we look forward to expanding this product franchise in 2017 with the launch of an intravenous formulation," said Lonnie Moulder, CEO of TESARO. "Our pipeline of product candidates continues to advance and expand, with the recent initiations of our Phase 1 trial of TSR-042 and our Phase 1/2 trial of niraparib plus KEYTRUDA, the submission of the IND for TSR-022, and the start of our immuno-oncology drug discovery collaboration with MD Anderson. We look forward to the availability of data from our NOVA registration trial of niraparib during this quarter. Our NOVA study results will be the first data from a prospectively designed, randomized Phase 3 trial for a PARP inhibitor, and the full data from this global trial are intended to support regulatory applications for the U.S. and Europe during the second half of this year."

Recent Business Highlights

The U.S. launch of VARUBI (oral rolapitant) is underway, and an estimated 150 million people, or 80% of potential commercial lives, now have access to and coverage for VARUBI under their insurance plan.
The New Drug Application (NDA) for intravenous (IV) rolapitant was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and we continue to anticipate a 12 month review timeline.
The Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for oral rolapitant is under review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Patient treatment continues in the Phase 3 NOVA trial of niraparib in patients with ovarian cancer, and data are anticipated to become available in the second quarter of 2016.
Enrollment continues in the QUADRA trial of niraparib for the treatment of patients with ovarian cancer who have received three or more prior lines of chemotherapy.
In April, TESARO and Janssen Biotech Inc., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, announced a global collaboration and license agreement focused on the development and commercialization of niraparib specifically for the treatment of prostate cancer. Separately, Johnson & Johnson Innovation — JJDC made an equity investment in TESARO that was received during the second quarter.
The Phase 1/2 combination trial of niraparib/KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) is now enrolling patients.
The Phase 1 dose escalation study of TSR-042, our anti-PD-1 antibody candidate, is now enrolling patients.
The Investigational New Drug (IND) application for TSR-022, our anti-TIM-3 antibody candidate, has been submitted to the FDA.
A clinical antibody candidate targeting LAG-3, TSR-033, has been selected.
TESARO and the Institute for Applied Cancer Science at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced an exclusive collaboration to discover and develop small molecule product candidates against undisclosed immuno-oncology targets, with a goal of identifying the first clinical candidate in early 2017.
TESARO closed a private placement financing in March 2016, resulting in $155 million in proceeds.
TESARO announced the appointment of Dr. Kavita Patel to its Board of Directors.
First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

TESARO reported a net loss of $90.8 million, or ($2.22) per share, for the first quarter of 2016, compared to a net loss of $48.5 million, or ($1.30) per share, for the first quarter of 2015.
Product revenue for the first quarter of 2016 totaled $0.2 million and included sales of VARUBI to specialty pharmacy customers. These sales represent a small portion of total product shipments and the only shipments for which GAAP revenue recognition criteria were met. The majority of VARUBI shipments to date have been to specialty distributors, and these sales have been deferred or cannot yet be recognized.
Research and development expenses increased to $52.6 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $33.5 million for the first quarter of 2015, driven primarily by higher costs related to the ongoing registration trials of niraparib, the advancement of our immuno-oncology portfolio, and activities related to rolapitant IV, in addition to increased headcount.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $30.0 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $11.2 million for the first quarter of 2015, primarily due to commercial activities in support of the launch of VARUBI, increased commercial headcount, including the establishment of a field sales organization, and higher professional service fees.
Acquired in-process research and development expenses totaled $4.0 million for the first quarter of 2016 and included a milestone payment related to our immuno-oncology portfolio.
Operating expenses, as described above, include total non-cash, stock-based compensation expense of $9.3 million for the first quarter of 2016, compared to $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2015.
As of March 31, 2016, TESARO had approximately $314 million in cash and cash equivalents, which includes proceeds of $155 million resulting from the March private placement. This cash and cash equivalents total excludes the $85 million in up-front payment and equity investment from the Janssen prostate collaboration, which were received in the second quarter.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2016, TESARO had approximately 41.0 million shares outstanding on a weighted average basis. Following completion of the March private placement financing, TESARO had approximately 44.7 million outstanding shares of common stock as of March 31, 2016.
TESARO expects its cash utilization to be approximately $70 million during the second quarter of 2016.
Corporate Objectives

TESARO anticipates achieving the following key objectives:

VARUBI:

Continue to execute on the VARUBI commercial launch in the United States; and
Launch IV rolapitant into the U.S. market in 2017, pending FDA approval.
Niraparib:

Report data from the Phase 3 NOVA trial of niraparib in Q2 2016;
Continue to enroll the Phase 2 QUADRA trial of niraparib;
Submit the niraparib NDA and MAA in 2H 2016;
Continue to enroll patients in the Phase 1/2 combination trial of niraparib/KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) through 2016; and
Continue to enroll the Phase 3 BRAVO trial of niraparib in breast cancer patients with germline BRCA mutations and the Phase 3 PRIMA trial in first-line ovarian cancer patients through 2016.
Immuno-Oncology Portfolio:

Initiate the Phase 1 clinical trial for TSR-022 in mid-2016;
Identify a dose and schedule for TSR-042 by the end of 2016;
Select at least one bispecific antibody clinical candidate in 2016; and
Identify the first clinical candidate within the MD Anderson collaboration in early 2017.