10-Q – Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Eli Lilly has filed a 10-Q – Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)] with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission .

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Announcement of Consolidated Financial Results Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter

On August 4, 2022 yowa Hakko Kirin reported that Consolidated Financial Summary (IFRS) Fiscal 2022 Second Quarter (Press release, Kyowa Hakko Kirin, AUG 4, 2022, View Source [SID1234617463])

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1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(1) Consolidated operating results
(2) Consolidated financial position

2. Dividends

3. Consolidated Earnings Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2022

* Quarterly financial results reports are exempt from quarterly review conducted by certified public accountants or an audit corporation.

* Notice regarding the appropriate use of the earnings forecasts and other special comments

The forward-looking statements, including earnings forecasts, contained in these materials are based on the information currently available to the Company and on certain assumptions deemed to be reasonable by management. As such, they do not constitute guarantees by the Company of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from these projections for a wide variety of reasons.

1. Operating Results and Financial Statements
(1) Summary of Consolidated Financial PositionAssets as of June 30, 2022, were ¥939.9 billion, an increase of ¥18.0 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year.  Non-current assets increased by ¥13.0 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, to ¥416.6 billion, due mainly to an increase in deferred tax assets, and an increase in goodwill associated with the impact of yen depreciation.  Current assets increased by ¥5.0 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, to ¥523.3 billion, due mainly to increases in cash and cash equivalents and inventories.  Liabilities as of June 30, 2022, were ¥174.4 billion, a decrease of ¥10.3 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, due mainly to decreases in income taxes payable and contract liabilities.  Equity as of June 30, 2022, was ¥765.5 billion, an increase of ¥28.3 billion compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, due mainly to an increase due to the recording of profit attributable to owners of parent as well as an increase in exchange differences on translation of foreign operations resulting from the impact of exchange rates, despite a decrease due to the payment of dividends, etc. As a result, the ratio of equity attributable to owners of parent to total assets as of the end of the second quarter was 81.4%, an increase of 1.4 percentage points compared to the end of the previous fiscal year.
(2) Summary of Consolidated Business Performance 1) Overview of results The Group now applies the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") in line with its policy of expanding business globally, and adopts "core operating profit" as a level of profit that shows the recurring profitability from operating activities.

Core operating profit is calculated by deducting "selling, general and administrative expenses" and "research and development expenses" from "gross profit," and adding "share of profit (loss) of investments accounted for using equity method" to the amount. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 (January 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022), revenue was ¥185.3 billion (up 12.3% compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year), and core operating profit was ¥39.9 billion (up 28.9%). Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥35.0 billion (up 39.7%).
 The increase in revenue was the result of growth of global strategic products in North America and EMEA and a rise in revenue from technology out-licensing, despite lower revenue in Japan. The positive effect on revenue from foreign exchange was ¥9.8 billion.
 Core operating profit rose, despite increases in selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses, due to higher gross profit resulting from an increase in overseas revenue and a rise in revenue from technology out-licensing. The positive effect on core operating profit from foreign exchange was ¥3.7 billion.
 Profit attributable to owners of parent increased as a result of an increase in finance income in addition to an increase in core operating profit, despite an increase in income taxes.

C4 Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

On August 4, 2022 C4 Therapeutics, Inc. (C4T) (Nasdaq: CCCC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing targeted protein degradation science to develop a new generation of small-molecule medicines and transform how disease is treated, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, as well as recent business highlights (Press release, C4 Therapeutics, AUG 4, 2022, View Source [SID1234617481]).

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"We have seen continued progress across our portfolio and governance initiatives that help us advance targeted protein degrader medicines towards patients," said Andrew Hirsch, president and chief executive officer of C4 Therapeutics. "In the second quarter, we successfully initiated our Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CFT8634 in synovial sarcoma and SMARCB1-null solid tumors and continued to enroll patients in the dose escalation portion of our ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CFT7455 in multiple myeloma (MM) and non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL). As we prepare to submit the IND for CFT1946, a BRAF V600X degrader, in the second half of the year, our strong balance sheet allows us to execute on our clinical programs and further advance our research platform to develop the next wave of degrader medicines."

SECOND QUARTER 2022 AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

CFT7455: CFT7455 is a novel degrader targeting IKZF1/3 for the treatment of MM and NHL, including peripheral T-cell lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma.

Advanced Enrollment in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial: C4T progressed the Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CFT7455 by enrolling patients in Cohort B1, exploring CFT7455 as a monotherapy for relapsed or refractory MM, and Cohort C, exploring CFT7455 as a monotherapy for NHL.
CFT8634: CFT8634 is a degrader targeting BRD9 for the treatment of synovial sarcoma and SMARCB1-null solid tumors.

Dosed First Patient in Phase 1/2 Clinical Trial: In May 2022, C4T dosed the first patient in the Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CFT8634. The trial continues to progress, with sites open and enrolling patients in Cohort A, the Phase 1 dose escalation arm, to evaluate CFT8634 as an oral, single-agent therapy for patients with synovial sarcoma or SMARCB1-null solid tumors.
Corporate

Appointed Dr. Laura Bessen and Dr. Donna Grogan to Board of Directors: In August 2022, C4T appointed Dr. Laura Bessen and Dr. Donna Grogan to its board of directors. Dr. Bessen has more than two decades of experience across medical affairs and clinical development in support of successful product launches. Dr. Grogan is an accomplished drug development and regulatory strategy leader with more than 25 years of experience in developing novel therapeutics.
KEY UPCOMING MILESTONES

The company anticipates the following milestones:

CFT7455: Continue to enroll Cohorts B1 and C; data from these efforts will inform the identification of a recommended Phase 2 dose(s) and schedule(s) for single agent CFT7455 in MM and NHL.
CFT8634: Continue to enroll patients in the Phase 1/2 trial throughout 2022. Data from these efforts will inform the identification of a recommended Phase 2 dose for synovial sarcoma and SMARCB1-null solid tumors.
CFT1946: Submit an IND application and initiate a Phase 1 trial of CFT1946 in BRAF V600X-driven cancers including melanoma, colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer in 2H 2022.
CFT8919: Complete IND-enabling activities for CFT8919, a potent and selective degrader of EGFR L858R for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, by year-end 2022.
UPCOMING EVENTS

Research & Development Presentations to Highlight MonoDACTM Degrader Platform and Library: C4T has been accepted to present at Discovery on Target, to be held October 17-20, 2022, and the 5th Annual Targeted Protein Degradation Summit, to be held October 25-28, 2022. These presentations will include research highlighting how C4T’s platform has been built to enable rational and efficient discovery of MonoDAC degraders through the design and evolution of a diverse chemical library combined with various screening approaches.

Investor Conference: C4T management is scheduled to participate in the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference to be held September 7-8, 2022.

SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was $13.8 million, compared to $9.8 million for the second quarter of 2021. Total revenue reflects revenue recognized under collaboration agreements with Roche, Biogen and Calico. The increase in revenue was primarily due to additional progress made on our targets under the Biogen collaboration agreement, offset by the decrease in reimbursement for full-time employees recognized under our collaboration agreement with Calico.

Research and Development (R&D) Expense: R&D expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $31.3 million, compared to $23.3 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in R&D expense was primarily attributable to increased personnel expenses including increases in stock compensation expenses, facility costs from additional leased space, and clinical expenses as a result of the ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial of CFT7455 and commencement of the CFT8634 Phase 1/2 trial.

General and Administrative (G&A) Expense: G&A expense for the second quarter of 2022 was $9.9 million, compared to $8.6 million for the second quarter of 2021. The increase in G&A expense was primarily attributable to increased personnel expenses, including an increase in stock compensation expense.

Net Loss and Net Loss per Share: Net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $27.4 million, compared to $22.6 million for the second quarter of 2021. Net loss per share for the second quarter of 2022 was $0.56, compared to $0.51 for the second quarter of 2021.

Cash Position and Financial Guidance: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022, were $397.8 million, compared to $451.5 million as of December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash was primarily driven by expenditures to fund operations. C4T expects that its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of June 30, 2022, together with future payments expected to be received under existing collaboration agreements, will be sufficient to fund planned operating expenses and capital expenditures to the end of 2024.

AMGEN REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

On August 4, 2022 Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) reported financial results for the second quarter of 2022 (Press release, Amgen, AUG 4, 2022, View Source [SID1234617528]). Key results include:

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Total revenues increased 1% to $6.6 billion in comparison to the second quarter of 2021, resulting from 3% growth in global product sales partially offset by lower Other Revenue from our COVID-19 manufacturing collaboration.
Volumes grew double-digits for a number of products including Repatha (evolocumab), Prolia (denosumab), LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (sotorasib) and EVENITY (romosozumab-aqqg).
GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased from $0.81 to $2.45 driven by a decrease in operating expenses due to the write-off of $1.5 billion in Acquired In-Process Research & Development (Acquired IPR&D) associated with our acquisition of Five Prime Therapeutics in Q2 2021 and lower weighted-average shares outstanding in Q2 2022, partially offset by an impairment charge related to the divestiture of GENSENTA, a generics subsidiary in Turkey.
GAAP operating income increased from $0.8 billion to $2.2 billion, and GAAP operating margin increased 21.1 percentage points to 34.6%.
Non-GAAP EPS increased from $1.77 to $4.65 driven by a decrease in operating expenses due to the write-off of $1.5 billion in Acquired IPR&D associated with our acquisition of Five Prime Therapeutics in Q2 2021 and lower weighted-average shares outstanding in Q2 2022.
Non-GAAP operating income increased from $1.6 billion to $3.3 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin increased 26.8 percentage points to 53.1%.
The Company generated $1.7 billion of free cash flow for the second quarter versus $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
2022 total revenues guidance revised to $25.5-$26.4 billion; EPS guidance revised to $11.01-$12.15 on a GAAP basis, and reaffirmed at $17.00-$18.00 on a non-GAAP basis.
"We are focused on delivering our long-term objectives by serving an ever-increasing number of patients around the world with our medicines," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are advancing our pipeline and look forward to important readouts over the next few months."

Non-GAAP EPS has been recast due to an update to our non-GAAP policy effective January 1, 2022, resulting in a $2.61 reduction of previously-reported non-GAAP EPS for the second quarter of 2021. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis" and "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Beginning January 1, 2022, the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures no longer exclude adjustments for upfront license fees, development milestones and IPR&D expenses of pre-approval programs related to licensing, collaboration and asset acquisition transactions. For purposes of comparability, the non-GAAP financial results for the second quarter of 2021 have been updated to reflect this change. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion.

Product Sales Performance

Total product sales increased 3% for the second quarter of 2022 versus the second quarter of 2021. Unit volumes grew 10%, partially offset by 6% lower net selling price and 2% negative impact from foreign exchange.

General Medicine

Prolia sales increased 13% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by 12% volume growth.
EVENITY sales increased 46% year-over-year to a record $191 million for the second quarter, driven by strong volume growth across our markets. U.S. sales grew 65% year-over-year, driven by 60% volume growth. Outside the U.S., EVENITY sales grew 17%, driven by 37% volume growth, partially offset by foreign exchange impact.
Repatha sales increased 14% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 55% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price. In the U.S., sales grew 8%, driven by 38% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price resulting from higher rebates to support and expand access for patients. Outside the U.S., sales grew 20%. Repatha remains the global proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) segment leader, with over 1.1 million patients treated since launch.
Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) sales increased 12% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by higher net selling price, partially offset by a 11% decline in volume.
Inflammation

TEZSPIRE (tezepelumab-ekko) generated $29 million of sales in the second quarter, driven by strong adoption by both allergists and pulmonologists across all severe asthma patient types. Healthcare providers acknowledge TEZSPIRE’s unique, differentiated profile and its broad potential to treat the 2.5 million patients worldwide with severe asthma who are uncontrolled or biologic eligible, without any phenotypic and biomarker limitation.
Otezla (apremilast) sales increased 11% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 8% volume growth and favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, partially offset by lower net selling price. In the U.S., total prescription (TRx) volumes grew 12% year-over-year and new-to-brand prescriptions (NBRx) grew 18% year-over-year, supported by broader adoption of Otezla among patients with mild-to-moderate psoriasis. We expect continued volume growth in the second half of 2022 given our unique, broad indication to treat patients suffering from mild, moderate or severe psoriasis.
Enbrel (etanercept) sales decreased 8% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by lower net selling price and a 3% decline in volume. Going forward, we expect net selling price to continue to decline year-over-year, driven by increased competition.
AMGEVITA (adalimumab) sales increased 8% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 32% volume growth, partially offset by foreign exchange impact and lower net selling price resulting from increased competition. AMGEVITA continued to be the most prescribed adalimumab biosimilar in Europe.
Hematology-Oncology

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS (sotorasib) generated $77 million of sales for the second quarter, representing 24% quarter-over-quarter growth. In the U.S., LUMAKRAS has been prescribed to over 3,000 patients by over 1,900 physicians in both academic and community settings. Outside the U.S., LUMYKRAS has now been approved in over 40 countries around the world. We are actively launching in 25 markets and pursuing reimbursement in the remaining countries.
KYPROLIS (carfilzomib) sales increased 13% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by 19% volume growth, partially offset by lower net selling price.
XGEVA (denosumab) sales increased 9% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by higher net selling price and favorable changes to estimated sales deductions. Volume remained flat year-over-year in the second quarter.
Vectibix (panitumumab) sales decreased 13% year-over-year for the second quarter driven by the timing of shipments to Takeda, our partner in Japan, in the second quarter of 2021. In the U.S., sales increased 4% year-over-year, driven by volume growth.
Nplate (romiplostim) sales increased 16% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by 11% volume growth and higher net selling price.
BLINCYTO (blinatumomab) sales increased 29% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by volume growth.
MVASI sales decreased 17% year-over-year for the second quarter, driven by lower net selling price that was partially offset by 10% volume growth. In the U.S., MVASI continued to hold leading volume share with 49% of the bevacizumab segment for the quarter. The most recently published Average Selling Price (ASP) for MVASI in the U.S. declined 39% year-over-year and 21% quarter-over-quarter. Looking forward, we expect continued net selling price erosion and declining volume driven by increased competition and continued ASP erosion.
KANJINTI (trastuzumab-anns) sales decreased 46% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by declines in net selling price and volume. In the U.S., KANJINTI continued to hold leading volume share with 41% of the trastuzumab segment in the quarter. The most recently published ASP for KANJINTI in the U.S. declined 43% year-over-year and 21% quarter-over-quarter. Going forward, we expect continued net selling price deterioration and volume declines driven by increased competition and continued ASP erosion.
Established Products

Total sales of our established products, which include Neulasta (pegfilgrastim), NEUPOGEN (filgrastim), EPOGEN (epoetin alfa), Aranesp (darbepotein alfa), Parsabiv (etelcalcetide), and Sensipar/Mimpara (cinacalcet), decreased 15% year-over-year for the second quarter, primarily driven by lower net selling price. In the second quarter, the published ASP for Neulasta in the U.S. declined 35% year-over-year and 9% quarter-over-quarter. In the aggregate, we expect the year-over-year net selling price and volume erosion for this portfolio of products to continue.
Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region

Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis

On a GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses decreased 22%. Cost of Sales margin decreased 2.8 percentage points primarily driven by lower COVID-19 antibody shipments and lower manufacturing costs, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. Research & Development (R&D) expenses decreased 4% primarily due to lower marketed product support, partially offset by higher spend in research and early pipeline. Acquired IPR&D expenses were zero in Q2 2022, compared to $1.5 billion in Q2 2021 due to the Five Prime Therapeutics acquisition. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased 4%. R&D and SG&A expenses were also impacted by lower acquisition-related expenses from Five Prime Therapeutics.
Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 21.1 percentage points to 34.6%.
Tax Rate decreased 2.8 percentage points primarily due to the Five Prime Therapeutics non-deductible IPR&D expense in the prior year, partially offset by the impact of current year net unfavorable items, including an increase in the interest expense on tax reserves and the tax impact of the GENSENTA impairment charge.
On a non-GAAP basis:

Total Operating Expenses decreased 34%. Cost of Sales margin decreased 2.2 percentage points primarily driven by lower COVID-19 antibody shipments and lower manufacturing costs, partially offset by unfavorable product mix. R&D expenses decreased 2% primarily due to lower marketed product support, partially offset by higher spend in research and early pipeline. Acquired IPR&D expenses were zero in Q2 2022, compared to $1.5 billion in Q2 2021 due to the Five Prime Therapeutics acquisition. SG&A expenses decreased 2%.
Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales increased 26.8 percentage points to 53.1%.
Tax Rate decreased 11.6 percentage points primarily due to the Five Prime Therapeutics non-deductible IPR&D expense in the prior year.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

The Company generated $1.7 billion of free cash flow in the second quarter of 2022 versus $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
The Company’s second quarter 2022 dividend of $1.94 per share was declared on March 2, 2022, and was paid on June 8, 2022, to all stockholders of record as of May 17, 2022, representing a 10% increase from 2021.
During the second quarter, there were no repurchases of shares of common stock, following the 24.6 million shares of common stock repurchased in the first quarter primarily in connection with accelerated share repurchase agreements that the Company entered into in February 2022.
Cash and investments totaled $7.2 billion and debt outstanding totaled $36.5 billion as of June 30, 2022.
2022 Guidance

For the full year 2022, the Company now expects:

Total revenues in the range of $25.5 billion to $26.4 billion.
On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $11.01 to $12.15 and a tax rate in the range of 11.5% to 13.0%.
On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $17.00 to $18.00, unchanged from previous guidance, and a tax rate in the range of 14.0% to 15.0%.
Capital expenditures to be approximately $950 million, unchanged from previous guidance.
Share repurchases in the range of $6.0 billion to $7.0 billion, unchanged from previous guidance.
Second Quarter Product and Pipeline Update

The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs:

Inflammation

Otezla

The primary and secondary endpoints of the SPROUT study, an international Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating Otezla in pediatric patients (ages 6 through 17) with moderate to severe pediatric plaque psoriasis, have been successfully met. No new safety signals were identified and the overall treatment-emergent adverse event profile during the placebo-controlled phase of the study was consistent with the known safety profile of Otezla. The trial will continue to completion and final analysis, expected in 2023.
TEZSPIRE

In July, TEZSPIRE was recommended for approval in the European Union by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for severe asthma.
In July, Health Canada approved TEZSPIRE for the add-on maintenance treatment of adult and adolescents 12 years and older with severe asthma,
In July, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) approved TEZSPIRE as an add-on maintenance treatment in patients with severe asthma aged 12 years and older. Regulatory reviews continue in other jurisdictions.
The PASSAGE Phase 4 real-world effectiveness study and the WAYFINDER Phase 3b study are enrolling patients with severe asthma.
The SUNRISE Phase 3 study, designed to assess the efficacy and safety of TEZSPIRE in reducing oral corticosteroid use in adults with oral corticosteroid dependent asthma, was initiated.
A Phase 3 study continues to enroll patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
Planning is underway for a Phase 3 study in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.
A Phase 2b study in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria is fully enrolled with data readout anticipated in H1-2023.
A Phase 2 study continues to enroll patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Rocatinlimab (AMG 451 / KHK4083)

The ROCKET Phase 3 program evaluating rocatinlimab, an anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody, in patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis was initiated in June. Following additional discussions with regulators and our partner, we are amending the studies to further improve patient convenience and investigate a range of doses. No safety or efficacy issues have arisen.
Rozibafusp alfa (AMG 570)

A Phase 2b study of rozibafusp alfa, an antibody-peptide conjugate that simultaneously blocks inducible T-cell costimulatory ligand (ICOSL) and B-cell activating factor (BAFF) activity, continues to enroll patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Efavaleukin alfa (AMG 592)

A Phase 2b study of efavaleukin alfa, an interleukin-2 (IL-2) mutein Fc fusion protein, continues to enroll patients with SLE while a Phase 2b study continues to enroll patients with ulcerative colitis.
Ordesekimab (AMG 714 / PRV-015)

A Phase 2b study of AMG 714, a monoclonal antibody that binds interleukin-15, continues to enroll patients with non-responsive celiac disease.
Oncology

LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS

In June, data were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) annual meeting where investigators evaluated patterns of resistance to LUMAKRAS in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) at disease progression. These and other data continue to guide the LUMAKRAS clinical development program.
The Company is planning to initiate a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus chemotherapy in first-line KRAS G12C mutant and PD-L1 negative advanced / metastatic NSCLC.
Initial data from cohorts exploring LUMAKRAS in combination with immunotherapy in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC will be presented on August 7th at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC).
Initial data from cohorts exploring LUMAKRAS in combination with the Src homology-2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase-2 (SHP2) inhibitor RMC-4630 from Revolution Medicines in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC will be presented on August 7th at WCLC. This combination was safe and well tolerated, with promising and durable clinical activity in patients with NSCLC, most notably in those who were KRAS G12C inhibitor-naïve.
Top-line results from the event-driven, confirmatory Phase 3 study comparing LUMAKRAS to docetaxel in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated advanced NSCLC are expected in Q3-2022.
Top-line results from a study comparing the 960 mg/day dose of LUMAKRAS with a lower dose of 240 mg/day in patients with KRAS G12C-mutated advanced NSCLC are expected in Q4-2022.
A Phase 2 study in first-line patients with KRAS G12C-mutated NSCLC whose tumors express serine/threonine kinase 11 (STK11) mutations and/or less than 1% programmed death-ligand 1 is ongoing.
A Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix in third-line KRAS G12C-mutated CRC continues to enroll.
Data from the full dose expansion Phase 1b study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix in refractory KRAS G12C-mutated CRC were accepted for presentation at the European Society for Medical Oncology Congress taking place in September.
Vectibix

In June, the Company and its partner Takeda Pharmaceutical Company presented data from the Phase 3 PARADIGM clinical trial of Vectibix in Japanese patients with previously untreated unresectable wild-type RAS metastatic CRC at the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) annual meeting. These data demonstrated that the mFOLFOX6 + Vectibix combination provides a statistically significant improvement in overall survival over the mFOLFOX6 + bevacizumab combination in patients with a left-sided primary tumor or regardless of tumor locations.
Bemarituzumab

The final analysis of the FIGHT study, a Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, controlled study evaluating bemarituzumab, a fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) targeting monoclonal antibody, and modified FOLFOX6 in patients with previously untreated advanced gastric and gastroesophageal junction cancer was completed. These results continued to demonstrate that bemarituzumab + mFOLFOX6 improves the clinical outcome of patients with FGFR2b expressing tumors with no new safety concerns. A greater survival benefit was observed with increasing FGFR2b expression levels.
A Phase 3 study (FORTITUDE-101) of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy, versus placebo plus chemotherapy in first-line gastric cancer with FGFR2b overexpression continues to enroll patients.
A Phase 1b/3 study (FORTITUDE-102) of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab versus chemotherapy and nivolumab in first-line gastric cancer with FGFR2b overexpression is enrolling patients in the Phase 3 portion of the study.
A Phase 1b study (FORTITUDE-103) of bemarituzumab plus oral chemotherapy regimens in first-line gastric cancer with FGFR2b overexpression is enrolling patients.
A Phase 1b study (FORTITUDE-201) of bemarituzumab monotherapy and in combination with docetaxel continues to enroll patients with squamous NSCLC with FGFR2b overexpression.
A Phase 1b/2 study (FORTITUDE-301), evaluating the safety and efficacy of bemarituzumab monotherapy in solid tumors with FGFR2b overexpression, was initiated.
Tarlatamab (AMG 757)

Updated exploration and first expansion Phase 1 data of tarlatamab, a half-life extended (HLE) bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule targeting delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3), in heavily pretreated patients with relapsed/refractory small cell lung cancer (SCLC) will be presented on Aug 8th at WCLC. In this setting, tarlatamab demonstrated promising antitumor activity with notable response durability.
DeLLphi-301, a potentially registrational Phase 2 study of tarlatamab for the treatment of relapsed/refractory SCLC after two or more prior lines of treatment, continues to enroll patients.
DeLLphi-302, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab in combination with AMG 404, an anti-programmed cell death-1 monoclonal antibody, continues to enroll patients with second-line or later SCLC.
DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab in combination with standard of care in first-line SCLC, is open for enrollment.
DelLphi-300, a Phase 1b study of tarlatamab, continues to enroll patients with de novo or treatment emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer.
AMG 509

A Phase 1 dose-escalation study of AMG 509, a bi-specific molecule targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1) continues to enroll patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
AMG 340

A Phase 1 dose-escalation study of AMG 340, a lower T-cell affinity BiTE molecule targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), continues to enroll patients with mCRPC.
Acapatamab (AMG 160)

Acapatamab, a HLEBiTE molecule targeting PSMA for the treatment of patients with mCRPC, has been deprioritized in favor of AMG 340.
Pavurutamab (AMG 701)

Clinical development of pavurutamab an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) HLE BiTE molecule being investigated for the treatment of multiple myeloma, has been discontinued for strategic reasons.
AMG 193

A Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193, a novel small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA) cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) molecular glue, continues to enroll patients with advanced methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null solid tumors.
General Medicine

Repatha

An abstract based on data from the Repatha open label extension (OLE) studies (FOURIER OLE) has been accepted as a late-breaking presentation for the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) annual conference in August.
Olpasiran (AMG 890)

In May, the Company announced positive top-line data from a Phase 2 study of olpasiran, a lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) small interfering RNA molecule, in subjects with elevated Lp(a). These data demonstrated a significant reduction from baseline in Lp(a) of up to or greater than 90 percent at week 36 (primary endpoint) and week 48 (end of treatment period) for the majority of doses. No new safety concerns were identified during this treatment period. Presentation of these results is expected at a medical congress in 2022.
AMG 133

A Phase 1 study of AMG 133, a multispecific that inhibits the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and activates the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor, has completed enrollment.
Data from the initial cohorts of this Phase 1 study will be submitted to a medical congress occurring in Q4-2022.
Biosimilars

The final analysis from a Phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of ABP 654 compared to STELARA (ustekinumab) in adult patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis is expected in 2022.
A Phase 3 study to support an interchangeability designation in the U.S. for ABP 654 is ongoing.
Phase 3 studies of ABP 938, an investigational biosimilar to EYLEA (aflibercept), and ABP 959, an investigational biosimilar to SOLIRIS (eculizumab), are on track, with data expected in 2022.
A Phase 3 study to support an interchangeability designation in the U.S. for AMJEVITA (adalimumab-atto) is ongoing.
The U.S. label for AMJEVITA has been modified to include pediatric Crohn’s disease (ages 6 and above) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (ages 2-3).
TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
Rocatinlimab, formerly AMG 451 / KHK4083 is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin.
Ordesekimab formerly AMG 714 and also known as PRV-015 is being developed in collaboration with Provention Bio.
AMG 509 is being developed in collaboration with Xencor.
STELARA is a registered trademark of Janssen Pharmaceutica NV.
EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SOLIRIS is a registered trademark of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In this news release, management has presented its operating results for the second quarters of 2022 and 2021, in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, management has presented its full year 2022 EPS and tax guidance in accordance with GAAP and on a non-GAAP basis. These non-GAAP financial measures are computed by excluding certain items related to acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and certain other items from the related GAAP financial measures. Beginning January 1, 2022, following industry guidance from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company no longer excludes adjustments for upfront license fees, development milestones and IPR&D expenses of pre-approval programs related to licensing, collaboration and asset acquisition transactions from its non-GAAP financial measures. For purposes of comparability, the non-GAAP financial results for the second quarter of 2021 have been updated to reflect this change. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the news release. Management has also presented Free Cash Flow (FCF), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, for the second quarters of 2022 and 2021. FCF is computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow, each as determined in accordance with GAAP.

The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates additional analysis by investors. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to enhance an investor’s overall understanding of the financial performance and prospects for the future of the Company’s ongoing business activities by facilitating comparisons of results of ongoing business operations among current, past and future periods. The Company believes that FCF provides a further measure of the Company’s liquidity.

The Company uses the non-GAAP financial measures set forth in the news release in connection with its own budgeting and financial planning internally to evaluate the performance of the business, including to allocate resources and to evaluate results relative to incentive compensation targets. The non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Aligos Therapeutics Reports Recent Business Progress and Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

On August 4, 2022 Aligos Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGS), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs in viral and liver diseases, reported recent business progress and financial results for the second quarter June 30, 2022 (Press release, Aligos Therapeutics, AUG 4, 2022, View Source [SID1234617544]).

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"In the second quarter, we continued to make strong progress in advancing our drug candidates and discovery programs," said Lawrence Blatt, PhD, MBA, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Aligos. "We completed enrollment in multiple cohorts across our Phase 1 CAM-2 and NASH studies and presented posters for these and other drug candidates and discovery programs at the recent International Liver Congress meeting hosted by the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). We are similarly off to a strong start in Q3, where we have initiated enrollment in a 12-week cohort evaluating the safety and chronic suppressive activity of ALG-000184 in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. We also remain on track to submit a clinical trial application (CTA) this quarter to evaluate our siRNA drug candidate, ALG-125755, in healthy volunteers and CHB patients. We believe our siRNA, which is designed to lower HBsAg levels, is an important addition to our clinical portfolio and has the potential to be a cornerstone of our functional cure strategy."

Recent Business Progress

Aligos Portfolio of Drug Candidates

HBV Programs

ALG-000184 (CAM-2): Enrollment of HBeAg positive subjects in 28-day and 12-week cohorts evaluating various dose levels is ongoing. We plan to share data from HBeAg positive cohorts at a scientific conference in Q4 2022.
ALG-125755 (siRNA): Phase 1 enabling nonclinical studies are nearly complete. We are on track to file a CTA in Q3 2022 to enable the evaluation of the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity of ALG-125755. Dosing is planned to begin in healthy volunteers in Q4 2022 and in CHB subjects
in Q1 2023.
NASH

ALG-055009: Enrollment of hyperlipidemic subjects in all 4 cohorts of the multiple ascending dose portion of our Phase 1 study is now complete. We are currently analyzing these data and remain on track to share top line data from the single and multiple ascending dose portions of this study in Q3 2022.

COVID-19 3CL Protease Inhibitor (PI) Program

ALG-097558: Evaluation of ALG-097558 in the hamster SARS-CoV-2 infection model indicates that when dosed prior to infection or up to 24 hours post-infection, the compound causes a significant reduction in the levels of infectious virus in the lungs.
Phase 1 enabling nonclinical studies are on track to be initiated in H2 2022. A subsequent CTA filing for a Phase 1 study evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics of ALG-097558 in healthy volunteers is planned for Q1 2023.
COVID-19 3CL Protease Inhibitor Resistance Profiling

The potential for the emergence of viral resistance to 3CL protease inhibitors used to treat COVID-19 is of considerable concern. Together with our collaborators at KU Leuven, including its Centre for Drug Design and Discovery (CD3), a drug discovery unit and investment fund of KU Leuven, and the Rega Institute for Medical Research, we have begun to investigate the viral resistance profile of our 3CL protease inhibitors. A resistant mutant was derived by incubating SARS-CoV-2 infected cells with an early lead compound, ALG-097161. We identified a combination of 3 amino acid substitutions in the 3CL protease (L50F E166A L167F) that are associated with a greater than 50-fold increase in the EC50 values for ALG-097161 and PF-07321332 (nirmatrelvir) when assessed in a biochemical assay. In contrast, when ALG-097558 was profiled against the L50F E166A L167F resistant mutant, only a 3-fold shift in the EC50 value was observed. Experiments to further evaluate the viral resistance profile of ALG-097558 are currently ongoing.

Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2022

Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $159.3 million as of June 30, 2022, compared with $205.8 million as of December 31, 2021. We continue to believe our cash balance provides sufficient cash to fund planned operations into the first half of 2024.

Net losses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $19.9 million or basic and diluted net loss per common share of ($0.47), compared to net losses of $29.8 million or basic and diluted net loss per common share of $(0.79) for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $16.5 million compared with $24.6 million for the same period of 2021. The decrease in R&D expenses for this comparative period is primarily attributable to our continued wind-down related to the discontinuation of our STOPS and ASO programs offset by our expenditures related to the ongoing development and manufacturing activities associated with our CAM and NASH clinical program activities. Total R&D stock-based compensation expense incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $2.2 million compared with $2.0 million for the same period of 2021.

General and administrative (G&A) expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022, were $7.6 million compared with $6.6 million for the same period of 2021. The increase in G&A expenses for this comparative period is primarily attributable to routine employee and facility related costs. Total G&A stock-based compensation expense incurred for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $1.8 million compared with $1.5 million for the same period of 2021.