On August 2, 2019 ImmunoGen, Inc., (Nasdaq: IMGN), a leader in the expanding field of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for the treatment of cancer, reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 (Press release, ImmunoGen, AUG 2, 2019, View Source [SID1234538082]).

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"In the second quarter, we took important steps towards finalizing the design of the registration study for mirvetuximab soravtansine in folate receptor alpha (FRα)-high platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, prioritizing our portfolio of earlier-stage product candidates, and extending our cash runway with the completion of our operational review," said Mark Enyedy, ImmunoGen’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "Over the back half of 2019, we plan to meet with regulators regarding the final design of the registration study for mirvetuximab with the goal of initiating enrollment by end of year. Additionally, we look forward to presenting the full FORWARD I data and initial FORWARD II triplet data evaluating mirvetuximab in combination with carboplatin and Avastin (bevacizumab) at ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper)."

Enyedy continued, "In parallel, we have determined a recommended Phase 2 dose and schedule for IMGN632 and filed a protocol to support combination studies, as well as evaluate single-agent safety and efficacy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients with minimal residual disease (MRD+) following frontline induction therapy. With the benefit of approximately $240 million on the balance sheet and the completion of our operational review, we are in a strong financial position to execute across our prioritized portfolio."

RECENT PROGRESS

Presented mature data demonstrating significant anti-tumor activity, as well as favorable safety and tolerability, from the FORWARD II expansion cohort evaluating mirvetuximab in combination with bevacizumab in patients with FRα-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in June.
Accelerated enrollment in the FORWARD II mirvetuximab plus bevacizumab combination cohort in ovarian cancer patients for whom a non-platinum-based regimen would be an appropriate next therapy.
Determined the recommended Phase 2 dose and schedule for IMGN632 and filed the protocol to initiate combination studies with Vidaza (azacitidine) and Venclexta (venetoclax) in relapsed/refractory AML patients and to evaluate IMGN632 in MRD+ patients following frontline induction therapy.
Continued enrollment in the Phase 1 expansion study of IMGN632 in patients with blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN).
Advanced IND-enabling activities for IMGC936, a novel ADAM9-targeting ADC in co-development with MacroGenics.
Completed operational review expected to extend the Company’s cash runway through the readout of the mirvetuximab pivotal study in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.
ANTICIPATED UPCOMING EVENTS

Meet with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the second half of this year to review the design of the next Phase 3 study of mirvetuximab soravtansine.
Complete enrollment in the FORWARD II mirvetuximab plus bevacizumab combination cohort in the third quarter.
Present full FORWARD I data (oral presentation) and initial FORWARD II triplet data (poster presentation) at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (Free ESMO Whitepaper) Congress in late September.
Initiate the Phase 3 registration study of mirvetuximab as a monotherapy for women with FRα-high, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer by the end of this year.
Commence enrollment in the IMGN632 combination and single-agent MRD+ Phase 2 cohorts.
Present preclinical combination and updated monotherapy data for IMGN632 at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Congress.
FINANCIAL RESULTS

Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 were $15.5 million, compared with $9.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. Revenues in the second quarter of 2019 included $10.4 million in non-cash royalty revenues, compared with $7.2 million for the second quarter of 2018. License and milestone fees of $5.1 million for the second quarter of 2019 included recognition and receipt of a $5 million milestone pursuant to a license agreement with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, compared to $1.3 million of upfront license fees recognized in the second quarter of 2018. Revenues for the prior year period also included $0.4 million of research and development (R&D) support fees and $0.3 million of clinical materials revenue, compared with $0.1 million of similar fees earned in the current period.

Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2019 were $56.6 million, compared with $48.0 million for the same quarter in 2018. The increase was driven by a $19.3 million restructuring charge recorded in the current period resulting from the operational changes announced on June 27, 2019, which includes a one-time severance charge, retention costs, and losses recorded on laboratory equipment, compared to a $0.7 million charge recorded in the second quarter of 2018 related to the decommissioning of the Company’s Norwood facility. R&D expenses were $28.6 million in the second quarter of 2019, compared with $38.7 million for the second quarter of 2018. This decrease was primarily due to lower personnel expenses driven by adjustments made in the current quarter to bonus and stock compensation expense as a result of the restructuring of the business, lower clinical trial costs in the current period driven by patient enrollment in the FORWARD I Phase 3 clinical trial during the prior year period, and lower external manufacturing costs. General and administrative expenses were flat at $8.7 million in the second quarter of both 2019 and 2018.

ImmunoGen reported a net loss of $43.4 million, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019, compared with a net loss of $41.6 million, or $0.31 per basic and diluted share, for the same quarter last year. Weighted average shares outstanding increased to 148.1 million from 134.4 million in those quarters.

ImmunoGen had $239.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2019, compared with $262.3 million as of December 31, 2018, and had $2.1 million of convertible debt outstanding in each period. Cash used in operations was $20.8 million for the first six months of 2019, compared with cash used in operations of $85.3 million for the same period in 2018. The current period benefited from $65.2 million of net proceeds generated from the sale of the Company’s residual rights to Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtasine) royalties in January 2019. Capital expenditures were $2.4 million and $2.1 million for the first six months of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE

Following the completion of its operational review in June 2019, ImmunoGen has updated its financial guidance for 2019 as follows:

revenues between $40 million and $45 million;
operating expenses between $175 million and $180 million; and
cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2019, between $165 million and $170 million.
ImmunoGen expects that its current cash, together with expense reductions resulting from the operational changes previously announced and anticipated cash receipts from partners, will fund operations through the release of top-line results from the upcoming mirvetuximab Phase 3 study in platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, which are expected in the first half of 2022.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

ImmunoGen will hold a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss these results. To access the live call by phone, dial +1-323-794-2093; the conference ID is 9100112. The call may also be accessed through the Investors and Media section of the Company’s website at www.immunogen.com.