On November 13, 2023 Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH) ("Delcath" or the "Company"), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, reported business highlights and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 (Press release, Delcath Systems, NOV 13, 2023, View Source [SID1234637535]).
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Recent Business Highlights
Received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HEPZATO KIT (melphalan)/Hepatic Delivery System) as a liver-directed treatment for adult patients with metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) with unresectable hepatic metastases affecting less than 50% of the liver and no extrahepatic disease, or extrahepatic disease limited to the bone, lymph nodes, subcutaneous tissues, or lung that is amenable to resection or radiation;
Raised approximately $35 million through the exercise of all the Tranche A warrants issued as part the previously announced March 29, 2023, financing with up to an additional $25 million available upon the achievement of $10 million in quarterly revenue;
Announced publication by independent investigators of a retrospective comparative study of CHEMOSAT Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) citing a statistically significant difference in median overall survival with 301 days for SIRT and 516 days for PHP;
Announced that independent investigators at Leiden University recruited 55 of 76 planned patients in the CHOPIN trial studying the impact of CHEMOSAT and immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy in the treatment of metastatic uveal melanoma and expect the trial to be fully enrolled mid-2024. An interim futility analysis conducted in September resulted in the independent data monitoring committee recommending continuing the study without modification; and
Partnered with seven clinical treatment sites to satisfy the initial training requirements to be able to treat their first commercial patient, subject to proctor availability and the sites’ value analysis committee approvals, upon the planned launch in January.
"The Company has been preparing for a January launch of HEPZATO KIT by building our commercial team and engaging with potential treating centers," said Gerard Michel, Chief Executive Officer of Delcath. Mr. Michel added, "We have been encouraged by the reception that HEPZATO KIT has received from the medical oncologist community and are confident that by the end of 2024 at least 15 centers will be actively treating metastatic uveal melanoma patients with HEPZATO KIT."
Third Quarter 2023 Results
Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was approximately $0.4 million, compared to $0.9 million for the prior year period, from our sales of CHEMOSAT in Europe.
Research and development expenses for the quarter were $4.7 million, compared to $4.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in R&D expense is primarily due to completing clinical trial activities and expenses related to the FDA inspection and other requests in advance of the approval received for HEPZATO.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter increased to $6.2 million, compared to $4.8 million in the prior year quarter primarily relating to activities to prepare for a commercial launch. The increase in fair value warrant liability adjustment during the quarter ended September 20, 20223 was a result of our final valuation for the Tranche A warrants exercised and outstanding Tranche B warrants.