EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: DVAX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
"2023 was characterized by record revenue growth for HEPLISAV-B, and the achievement of becoming the market share leader in the two largest growth segments, demonstrating important progress toward our goal of establishing HEPLISAV-B as the leading vaccine in the U.S. adult hepatitis B vaccine market," said Ryan Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Dynavax. "We expect 2024 to be an important year in building a vaccine portfolio of best-in-class products, including further growing the HEPLISAV-B brand as well as advancing our pipeline programs into clinical trial initiations and data readouts. Importantly, our strong financial position provides us with the optionality to continue to build value across our business, including through investing to drive the HEPLISAV-B market opportunity, advancing and expanding our R&D efforts, and pursuing strategic opportunities to accelerate our growth."
BUSINESS UPDATES
HEPLISAV-B® [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted]
HEPLISAV-B vaccine is the first and only adult hepatitis B vaccine approved in the U.S., the European Union and Great Britain that enables series completion with only two doses in one month. Hepatitis B vaccination is universally recommended for adults aged 19-59 in the U.S.
Dynavax is advancing a pipeline of differentiated product candidates that leverage its CpG 1018® adjuvant, which has demonstrated its ability to enhance the immune response with a favorable tolerability profile in a wide range of clinical trials and real-world commercial use.
Shingles vaccine program:
Z-1018 is an investigational vaccine candidate being developed for the prevention of shingles in adults aged 50 and older.
Tdap vaccine program:
Tdap-1018 is an investigational vaccine candidate intended for active booster immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
Plague vaccine program:
Dynavax is developing a plague (rF1V) vaccine candidate adjuvanted with CpG 1018® currently in a Phase 2 clinical trial in collaboration with, and fully funded by, the U.S. Department of Defense.
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2023 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Total Revenues and Net Product Revenue.
Cost of Sales - Product. Cost of sales - product for HEPLISAV-B the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased to $8.7 million, compared to $12.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and $50.2 million for the full year 2023, compared to $40.1 million for the full year 2022.
Research and Development Expenses (R&D). R&D expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $14.1 million, compared to $12.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and $54.9 million for the full year 2023, compared to $46.6 million for the full year 2022. The increase was primarily driven by continued investments in advancing our clinical and preclinical development programs and collaborations.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses (SG&A). SG&A expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to $41.3 million, compared to $31.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, and $152.9 million for the full year 2023, compared to $131.4 million for the full year 2022. The increase was primarily driven by higher compensation and related personnel costs and an overall increase in targeted commercial and marketing efforts designed to increase HEPLISAV-B market share and maximize the opportunities presented by the ACIP's universal recommendation.
Net Income. GAAP net income was $0.2 million, or less than $0.01 per share (basic and diluted) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to GAAP net income of $67.7 million, or $0.53 per share (basic) and $0.45 per share (diluted) in the fourth quarter of 2022. GAAP net loss was $6.4 million, or $0.05 per share (basic and diluted) for the full year 2023, compared to GAAP net income of $293.2 million, or $2.32 per share (basic) and $1.97 per share (diluted) for the full year 2022.
Cash and Marketable Securities. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $742.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
2024 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
Dynavax is providing the following full year 2024 financial guidance, based on the Company's current operating plan:
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Dynavax will host a conference call and live audio webcast on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. The live audio webcast may be accessed through the "Events & Presentations" page on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at https://investors.dynavax.com/events-presentations. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days following the live event.
To dial into the call, participants will need to register for the call using the caller registration link. It is recommended that participants dial into the conference call or log into the webcast approximately 10 minutes prior to the call.
Important U.S. Product Information
HEPLISAV-B is indicated for the prevention of infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults aged 18 years and older.
For full U.S. Prescribing Information for HEPLISAV-B, click here.
Important U.S. Safety Information (ISI)
Do not administer HEPLISAV-B to individuals with a history of a severe allergic reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any hepatitis B vaccine or to any component of HEPLISAV-B, including yeast.
Appropriate medical treatment and supervision must be available to manage possible anaphylactic reactions following administration of HEPLISAV-B.
Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to HEPLISAV-B.
Hepatitis B has a long incubation period. HEPLISAV-B may not prevent hepatitis B infection in individuals who have an unrecognized hepatitis B infection at the time of vaccine administration.
The most common patient-reported adverse reactions reported within 7 days of vaccination were injection site pain (23% to 39%), fatigue (11% to 17%), and headache (8% to 17%).
About Dynavax
Dynavax is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing innovative vaccines to help protect the world against infectious diseases. The Company has two commercial products, HEPLISAV-B® vaccine [Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant), Adjuvanted], which is approved in the U.S., the European Union and Great Britain for the prevention of infection caused by all known subtypes of hepatitis B virus in adults 18 years of age and older, and CpG 1018® adjuvant, currently used in HEPLISAV-B and multiple adjuvanted COVID-19 vaccines. Dynavax is advancing CpG 1018 adjuvant as a premier vaccine adjuvant with adjuvanted vaccine clinical programs for shingles and Tdap, and through global collaborations, currently focused on adjuvanted vaccines for COVID-19, plague, seasonal influenza and universal influenza. For more information about our marketed products and development pipeline, visit www.dynavax.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. All statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "will," "may," "plan," "project," "potential," "seek," "should," "think," "toward," "will," "would" and similar expressions, or the negatives thereof, or they may use future dates. Forward-looking statements made in this document include statements regarding our expected financial results and market share as of and for the year and quarter ended December 31, 2024, expectations regarding future growth and market share, and the timing of IND filings, initiation and completion of clinical studies, the publication of results, and interaction with regulators. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, including, the risk that actual demand for our products may differ from our expectations, risks relating to our ability to commercialize and supply HEPLISAV-B, risks related to the timing of completion and results of current clinical studies, risks related to the development and pre-clinical and clinical testing of vaccines containing CpG 1018 adjuvant, as well as other risks detailed in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and periodic filings made thereafter, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties and other important factors in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and we undertake no obligation to revise or update information herein to reflect events or circumstances in the future, even if new information becomes available. Information on Dynavax's website at www.dynavax.com is not incorporated by reference in our current periodic reports with the SEC.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||
HEPLISAV-B product revenue, net | $ | 51,086 | $ | 34,939 | $ | 213,295 | $ | 125,937 | |||||
CpG 1018 adjuvant product revenue, net | - | 147,244 | - | 587,708 | |||||||||
Other revenue | 4,510 | 2,309 | 18,989 | 9,038 | |||||||||
Total revenues | 55,596 | 184,492 | 232,284 | 722,683 | |||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||
HEPLISAV-B cost of sales – product | 8,689 | 12,391 | 50,167 | 40,131 | |||||||||
CpG 1018 cost of sales – product | - | 65,097 | - | 222,022 | |||||||||
Research and development | 14,119 | 12,854 | 54,886 | 46,600 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 41,279 | 31,015 | 152,946 | 131,408 | |||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | - | - | (1,000) | (1,000) | |||||||||
Bad debt expense | - | - | 12,313 | - | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 64,087 | 121,357 | 269,312 | 439,161 | |||||||||
(Loss) income from operations | (8,491) | 63,135 | (37,028) | 283,522 | |||||||||
Other income (expense): | |||||||||||||
Interest income | 9,556 | 4,324 | 31,993 | 7,912 | |||||||||
Interest expense | (1,692) | (1,684) | (6,757) | (6,732) | |||||||||
Sublease income | 1,993 | 2,025 | 7,577 | 7,685 | |||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | - | - | - | 1,801 | |||||||||
Other | (370) | 174 | (152) | 111 | |||||||||
Net income (loss) before income taxes | 996 | 67,974 | (4,367) | 294,299 | |||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (777) | (241) | (2,022) | (1,143) | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 219 | $ | 67,733 | $ | (6,389) | $ | 293,156 | |||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common | |||||||||||||
stockholders: | |||||||||||||
Basic (*) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.53 | $ | (0.05) | $ | 2.32 | |||||
Diluted (*) | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.45 | $ | (0.05) | $ | 1.97 | |||||
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders: | |||||||||||||
Basic | 129,381 | 127,589 | 128,733 | 126,398 | |||||||||
Diluted | 133,278 | 151,728 | 128,733 | 150,797 | |||||||||
(*) GAAP net income per share (basic and diluted) was less than $0.01 for the fourth quarter of 2023. |
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SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities | $ | 742,302 | $ | 624,395 | ||
Inventories | 53,290 | 59,446 | ||||
Other current assets | 63,528 | 233,144 | ||||
Total current assets | 859,120 | 916,985 | ||||
Total non-current assets | 137,976 | 68,865 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 997,096 | $ | 985,850 | ||
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||||
Total current liabilities | $ | 62,195 | $ | 150,074 | ||
Total long-term liabilities | 312,829 | 254,763 | ||||
Stockholders' equity | 622,072 | 581,013 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 997,096 | $ | 985,850 | ||
| Last Trade: | US$12.42 |
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| Daily Volume: | 874,892 |
| Market Cap: | US$1.630B |
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