On May 20, 2020 Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: CPIX), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on hospital acute care and gastroenterology reported first quarter 2020 financial results (Press release, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, MAY 20, 2020, View Source [SID1234558326]). Net revenues from continuing operations during the quarter were $8.3 million. Total revenues were $9.1 million, as the company recorded an additional $750,000 in revenue in the first quarter associated with divested product rights.
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The Company’s financial position included over $97 million in total assets, $48 million of total liabilities, and nearly $50 million of shareholders’ equity at the end of the quarter.
"Our thoughts go out to those currently suffering from the novel coronavirus pandemic, and we extend our sincere gratitude to those on the front lines treating patients and performing essential jobs that allow our society to function," said A.J. Kazimi, Chief Executive Officer of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals. "Cumberland has remained open during this pandemic, since we are considered to be an essential business by the United States Department of Homeland Security. We have faced the same headwinds that have affected many healthcare companies, but we have implemented measures to lessen the impact of the coronavirus on our company during 2020."
RECENT COMPANY DEVELOPMENTS:
Next Generation Caldolor Product
In January 2020, Cumberland launched the next generation of its Caldolor (ibuprofen) Injection product. This formulation of Caldolor comes in a ready-to-use bag that may be administered without dilution for pain relief. This launch follows FDA approval in 2019 of the product’s new delivery method.
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Caldolor may be used as the sole method of treatment for mild-moderate pain or as part of a multimodal treatment for severe pain. The new formulation of Caldolor comes in a pre-mixed bag containing 800 mg of ibuprofen in a 200 mL patented low-sodium formulation for injection that is ready to use. It is the first FDA-approved pre-mixed bag of ibuprofen. Caldolor is still available as an 800 mg/8mL single-dose vial (100mg/mL) for dilution in addition to the ready-to-use bag (4 mg/mL). The new, premixed presentation provides healthcare professionals a formulation that is easy to administer, helping manage the treatment of patient pain and fever, while reducing opioid consumption.
Caldolor Pediatric Study
Cumberland previously received FDA approval for the use of Caldolor in pediatric patients six months of age and older and is the first and only injectable NSAID approved for use in children. The Company then initiated a study to collect data on the use of Caldolor in children ranging in age from birth up to six months of age. Enrollment in that multi-center study was completed in 2019.
In March 2020, the Company announced topline results that indicated the use of Caldolor was well tolerated in children from birth up to six months of age. Following that announcement, the Company completed that data analysis and study report which was submitted to the FDA. Next steps include preparation of a study manuscript and determination of whether an additional pediatric indication will be available.
Acute Care Product Special Supply Arrangements
In March 2020, Cumberland announced an initiative to expand the availability of Vibativ along with special financial arrangements for hospitals and clinics to help ensure supply during this unprecedented healthcare crisis. In addition, the Company sponsored a national program with infectious disease experts to provide information on the management of complicated respiratory infections resulting from COVID-19.
Additionally, in March 2020, the Company announced another initiative to expand the availability of Caldolor with special supply and financial arrangements, including favorable pricing and payment terms for hospitals and clinics to help ensure timely access to Caldolor during the coronavirus crisis.
In April 2020, the Company announced a third COVID-19-related initiative. This initiative increased the availability of Vaprisol to hospitals and clinics including special supply and financial arrangements, with favorable pricing and payment terms, to help ensure timely access to Vaprisol during this healthcare crisis.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Activities
In April 2020, Cumberland released its first Sustainability Report. This report describes the company’s activities pertaining to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters, otherwise known as corporate sustainability. It includes details about Cumberland’s community involvement, ethical marketing and drug safety.
Cumberland’s board appointed Caroline R. Young, former president of the Nashville Health Care Council, as the company’s first ESG board director.
The report notes that, during 2019, Cumberland provided nearly 4 million patient doses of products, safely disposed of over 9,700 pounds of expired and damaged products and had no product recalls. The Company had no product listings on the FDA’s Safety Alerts Database and no products identified in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System during 2019.
Ifetroban Phase II Clinical Programs
Enrollment in Cumberland’s clinical studies declined during the first quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While enrollment of new patients is currently limited, the Company is working to ensure that patients already entered into a trial continue to receive their study drug.
Cumberland has completed three pilot Phase II studies involving ifetroban in 1) patients suffering from hepatorenal syndrome, a life-threatening condition involving liver and kidney failure, 2) patients with portal hypertension associated with chronic liver disease and 3) patients suffering from aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease, a severe form of asthma. A follow-up Phase II study is currently underway for this asthma indication.
In addition, the Company is currently evaluating ifetroban in two pilot Phase II studies of 1) patients with systemic sclerosis or scleroderma, a debilitating autoimmune disorder characterized by diffuse fibrosis of the skin and internal organs and 2) patients with cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This rare, fatal, genetic neuromuscular disease results in deterioration of the skeletal, heart and lung muscles.
Cumberland is awaiting further study results before deciding on the best path for approval for ifetroban, its first new chemical entity.
FINANCIAL RESULTS:
Net Revenues: For the three months ended March 31, 2020, net revenues from ongoing operations were $8.3 million. Total revenues were $9.1 million as another $750,000 in revenue was recorded associated with product rights which had been divested. Net revenue from continued operations in 2019 was $8.7 million.
Net revenue by product for the three months ended March 31, 2020, included $3.3 million for Kristalose,$2.4 million for Vibativ, $1.1 million for Caldolor, $0.7 million for Acetadote (including the brand and Company’s Authorized Generic), $0.2 million for Vaprisol, and $0.1 million for Omeclamox-Pak.
Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 were $10.2 million, similar to $10.1 million during the prior year period.
Earnings: Net income (loss) for the first quarter 2020 was $(1.1) million or $(0.07) a share, compared to $(0.1) million or $0.00 a share for the prior year period.
Adjusted Earnings for the first quarter were $0.2 million or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to $0.7 million or $0.04 per diluted share for the prior year period. The definition and reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to net income is provided in this release.
Balance Sheet: At March 31, 2020, Cumberland had $97.4 million in total assets including $27.0 million in cash and marketable securities. Total liabilities were $47.6 million, including $18.5 million outstanding on the Company’s revolving line of credit, resulting in Total shareholder’s equity of $49.9 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live Internet webcast will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. To participate in the call, please dial 877-303-1298 (for U.S. callers) or 253-237-1032 (for international callers). A rebroadcast of the teleconference will be available for one week and can be accessed by dialing 855-859-2056 (for U.S. callers) or 404-537-3406 (for international callers). The Conference ID for the rebroadcast is 1692495. The live webcast and rebroadcast can be accessed via Cumberland’s website at View Source
About Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the delivery of high quality prescription brands to improve patient care. The Company develops, acquires and commercializes brands for the hospital acute care, gastroenterology and oncology market segments. These medical specialties are categorized by moderately concentrated prescriber bases that we believe can be penetrated effectively by targeted sales forces. The Company’s portfolio of FDA approved brands includes:
Acetadote (acetylcysteine) Injection, for the treatment of acetaminophen poisoning;
Caldolor (ibuprofen) Injection, for the treatment of pain and fever;
Kristalose (lactulose) for Oral Solution, a prescription laxative, for the treatment of chronic and acute constipation;
Omeclamox-Pak, (omeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin) for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and related duodenal ulcer disease;
Vaprisol (conivaptan) Injection, to raise serum sodium levels in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia;
Vibativ (telavancin) Injection, for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia, as well as complicated skin and skin structure infections.
RediTrex (methotrexate) Injection, for the treatment of active rheumatoid, juvenile idiopathic and severe psoriatic arthritis, as well as disabling psoriasis.
For more information on Cumberland’s approved products, including full prescribing information, please visit the individual product websites, links to which can be found on the Company’s website www.cumberlandpharma.com.
The Company has Phase II clinical programs underway evaluating its ifetroban product candidates in patients with cardiomyopathy associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy ("DMD"), Systemic Sclerosis ("SSc"), and Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease ("AERD"), Hepatorenal Syndrome ("HRS") and Portal Hypertension ("PH").
About Acetadote (acetylcysteine) Injection
Acetadote, administered intravenously within 8 to 10 hours after ingestion of a potentially hepatotoxic quantity of acetaminophen, is indicated to prevent or lessen hepatic injury. Used in the emergency department, Acetadote is approved in the United States to treat overdose of acetaminophen, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter medications. Acetadote is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or previous anaphylactoid reactions to acetylcysteine or any components of the preparation. For full prescribing and safety information, visit www.acetadote.com.
About Caldolor (ibuprofen) Injection
Caldolor is indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the management of mild to moderate pain and management of moderate to severe pain as an adjunct to opioid analgesics, as well as the reduction of fever. It was the first FDA-approved intravenous therapy for fever. Caldolor is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs, patients with a history of asthma or other allergic type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Caldolor is contraindicated for use during the peri-operative period in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. For full prescribing and safety information, including boxed warning, visit www.caldolor.com.
About Kristalose (lactulose) Oral Solution
Kristalose is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic constipation. It is a unique, proprietary, crystalline form of lactulose, with no restrictions on length of therapy or patient age. Kristalose is contraindicated in patients who require a low-galactose diet. Elderly, debilitated patients who receive lactulose for more than six months should have serum electrolytes (potassium, chloride, carbon dioxide) measured periodically. For full prescribing and safety information, visit www.kristalose.com.
About Vibativ (telavancin) for Injection
Vibativ is a patented, FDA approved injectable anti-infective for the treatment of certain serious bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia and complicated skin
and skin structure infections. It addresses a range of Gram-positive bacterial pathogens, including those that are considered difficult-to-treat and multidrug-resistant. Intravenous unfractionated heparin sodium is contraindicated with Vibativ administration due to artificially prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) test results for up to 18 hours after Vibativ administration. Vibativ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to telavancin. For more information please visit www.vibativ.com.
About Omeclamox-Pak (omeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin)
Omeprazole is an antisecretory drug, which works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Clarithromycin and amoxicillin are antibacterial drugs, which inhibit the growth of bacteria allowing the stomach lining to heal. Omeclamox-Pak is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to omeprazole, any macrolide antibiotic or penicillin. For full prescribing and safety information, visit www.omeclamox.com.
About Vaprisol (conivaptan hydrochloride) Injection
Vaprisol is an intravenous treatment for hyponatremia used in the critical care setting. Hyponatremia is an electrolyte disturbance in which sodium ion concentration in blood plasma is lower than normal. This can be associated with a variety of critical care conditions including congestive heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure and pneumonia. The product is a vasopressin receptor antagonist that raises serum sodium levels and promotes free water secretion. Vaprisol is contraindicated in patients with hypovolemic hyponatremia. The coadministration of Vaprisol with potent CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir, and indinavir, is contraindicated. For full prescribing and safety information, including boxed warning, visit www.vaprisol.com.