SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travere Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TVTX) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results and provided a corporate update.
“With ongoing growth in demand for FILSPARI in IgAN and the initiation of the pivotal Phase 3 program of pegtibatinase in HCU, we have made strong progress towards our goal of breaking down barriers in rare kidney and metabolic diseases where there has historically been little innovation,” said Eric Dube, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Travere Therapeutics. "As we enter 2024, our top priority remains furthering the strength of the U.S. commercial launch of FILSPARI in IgAN. With the potential full approval of FILSPARI, anticipated inclusion into the global treatment guidelines for IgAN as well as additional data planned in 2024, we are well-positioned to build upon our current momentum. Additionally, with a potential conditional marketing approval of FILSPARI for IgAN in the EU and development progress in Japan, we look to make sound progress with our foreign partners towards the shared goal of reaching patients outside of the U.S. Beyond FILSPARI, we look forward to advancing the innovative Phase 3 HARMONY Study of pegtibatinase, which is designed to ultimately deliver the first disease modifying therapy for people living with HCU.”
Financial Results for Continuing Operations for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2023
The following financial results discussion compares Travere’s continuing operations. All periods unless otherwise specified have been adjusted to exclude discontinued operations related to the divestiture of the bile acid product portfolio completed on August 31, 2023.
Net product sales for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $39.9 million, compared to $25.8 million for the same period in 2022. For the full year 2023, net product sales were $127.5 million, compared to $98.0 million for the same period in 2022. The increase is primarily attributable to sales from the ongoing commercial launch of FILSPARI.
Research and development (R&D) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $59.7 million, compared to $58.1 million for the same period in 2022. For the full year 2023, R&D expenses were $245.0 million, compared to $227.3 million for the same period in 2022. The difference is largely attributable to the continued advancement of the Company’s pegtibatinase clinical program, including clinical trial expenses and manufacturing, as well as increased headcount. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, R&D expenses were $55.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $52.0 million for the same period in 2022.
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were $63.6 million, compared to $57.1 million for the same period in 2022. For the full year 2023, SG&A expenses were $265.5 million, compared to $197.5 million for the same period in 2022. The difference is largely attributable to commercial launch related activities following the accelerated approval of FILSPARI in February 2023, as well as legal fees. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, SG&A expenses were $49.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $44.3 million for the same period in 2022.
Total other income, net, for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $5.7 million, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2022. The difference is largely attributable to an increase in interest income during the period.
Net loss including discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $90.2 million, or $1.18 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $65.8 million, or $1.03 per basic share for the same period in 2022. For the full year 2023, net loss including discontinued operations was $111.4 million, compared to $278.5 million for the same period in 2022. On a non-GAAP adjusted basis, net income including discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $71.8 million, or $0.94 per basic share, compared to a net loss of $46.9 million, or $0.73 per basic share for the same period in 2022.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $566.9 million.
Program Updates and Anticipated Milestones
FILSPARI® (sparsentan) – IgAN
Sparsentan – Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
Pegtibatinase – Classical HCU
Conference Call Information
Travere Therapeutics will host a conference call and webcast today, Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss company updates as well as fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results. To participate in the conference call, dial +1 (888) 256-1007 (U.S.) or +1 (323) 701-0225 (International), confirmation code 7983862 shortly before 4:30 p.m. ET. The webcast can be accessed on the Investor page of Travere’s website at ir.travere.com/events-presentations. Following the live webcast, an archived version of the call will be available for 30 days on the Company’s website.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Travere’s financial results and guidance presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company uses certain non-GAAP adjusted financial measures in this press release and the accompanying tables. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are helpful in understanding its past financial performance and potential future results. They are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Travere’s management regularly uses these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Travere believes that the use of these non-GAAP measures enhances the ability of investors to compare its results from period to period and allows for greater transparency with respect to key financial metrics the Company uses in making operating decisions.
Investors should note that these non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. Investors should also note that these non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and, therefore, have limits in their usefulness to investors. In addition, from time to time in the future the Company may exclude other items, or cease to exclude items that it has historically excluded, for purposes of its non-GAAP financial measures; because of the non-standardized definitions, the non-GAAP financial measures as used by the Company in this press release and the accompanying tables may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be directly comparable to, similarly titled measures used by the Company’s competitors and other companies.
As used in this press release, (i) the historical non-GAAP net loss measures exclude from GAAP net loss, as applicable, stock-based compensation expense, amortization and depreciation expense, and income tax; (ii) the historical non-GAAP SG&A expense measures exclude from GAAP SG&A expenses, as applicable, stock-based compensation expense, and amortization and depreciation expense; (iii) the historical non-GAAP R&D expense measures exclude from GAAP R&D expenses, as applicable, stock-based compensation expense, and amortization and depreciation expense.
About Travere Therapeutics
At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We are a biopharmaceutical company that comes together every day to help patients, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds as they navigate life with a rare disease. On this path, we know the need for treatment options is urgent – that is why our global team works with the rare disease community to identify, develop, and deliver life-changing therapies. In pursuit of this mission, we continuously seek to understand the diverse perspectives of rare patients and to courageously forge new paths to make a difference in their lives and provide hope – today and tomorrow. For more information, visit travere.com
About FILSPARI (sparsentan)
FILSPARI (sparsentan) is a once-daily, oral medication designed to selectively target two critical pathways in the disease progression of IgAN (endothelin-1 and angiotensin II) and is the first and only non-immunosuppressive therapy approved for the treatment of this condition. FILSPARI is a prescription medicine indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary IgAN at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a UPCR ≥1.5 g/g.
FILSPARI (sparsentan) U.S. Indication
FILSPARI is an endothelin and angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a UPCR ≥1.5 g/g.
This indication is granted under accelerated approval based on reduction in proteinuria. It has not been established whether FILSPARI slows kidney function decline in patients with IgAN. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory clinical trial.
FILSPARI (sparsentan) Important Safety Information
BOXED WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY AND EMBRYO-FETAL TOXICITY
Because of the risks of hepatotoxicity and birth defects, FILSPARI is available only through a restricted program called the FILSPARI REMS. Under the FILSPARI REMS, prescribers, patients and pharmacies must enroll in the program.
Hepatotoxicity
Some Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (ERAs) have caused elevations of aminotransferases, hepatotoxicity, and liver failure. In clinical studies, elevations in aminotransferases (ALT or AST) of at least 3-times the Upper Limit of Normal (ULN) have been observed in up to 2.5% of FILSPARI-treated patients, including cases confirmed with rechallenge.
Measure transaminases and bilirubin before initiating treatment and monthly for the first 12 months, and then every 3 months during treatment. Interrupt treatment and closely monitor patients who develop aminotransferase elevations more than 3x Upper Limit of Normal (ULN).
FILSPARI should generally be avoided in patients with elevated aminotransferases (>3x ULN) at baseline because monitoring for hepatotoxicity may be more difficult and these patients may be at increased risk for serious hepatotoxicity.
Embryo-Fetal Toxicity
FILSPARI can cause major birth defects if used by pregnant patients based on animal data. Therefore, pregnancy testing is required before the initiation of treatment, during treatment and one month after discontinuation of treatment with FILSPARI. Patients who can become pregnant must use effective contraception before the initiation of treatment, during treatment, and for one month after discontinuation of treatment with FILSPARI.
Contraindications: FILSPARI is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant. Do not coadminister FILSPARI with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs), or aliskiren.
Warnings and Precautions
Further information is available at www.filsparirems.com or 1-833-513-1325.
Please see Full Prescribing Information for FILSPARI here
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Without limiting the foregoing, these statements are often identified by the words “on-track”, “positioned”, “look forward to”, “will,” “would,” "may", "might", "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "intends," “potential” or similar expressions. In addition, expressions of our strategies, intentions or plans are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, references to: continued progress with the FILSPARI launch; the planned submission of an sNDA for full approval of FILSPARI and the anticipated timing and outcome thereof; statements regarding the potential approval of sparsentan for the treatment of IgAN in the EU and the anticipated timing thereof; the potential for pegtibatinase to become the first disease modifying therapy for people living with HCU; the timing and achievement of additional development and regulatory milestones, including expected data from additional studies; planned additional analyses of FSGS data and plans and timing for re-engaging with regulators; the advancement of the Company’s pipeline throughout the year; expectations regarding the Phase 3 HARMONY Study and the other studies described herein; the potential inclusion of FILSPARI in the KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Glomerular Diseases; and statements regarding financial metrics and expectations related thereto. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change any of them, and could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from current expectations. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties associated with the regulatory review and approval process, as well as risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business and finances in general and its recently announced strategic reorganization, the success of its commercial products and risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's preclinical and clinical stage pipeline. Specifically, the Company faces risks associated with market acceptance of its commercial products including efficacy, safety, price, reimbursement, and benefit over competing therapies, as well as risks associated with the successful development and execution of commercial strategies for such products, including FILSPARI. The risks and uncertainties the Company faces with respect to its preclinical and clinical stage pipeline include risk that the Company's clinical candidates will not be found to be safe or effective and that current or anticipated future clinical trials will not proceed as planned. Specifically, the Company faces risks related to the timing and potential outcome of its Phase 3 HARMONY Study and the other studies described herein, the timing and potential outcome of its planned sNDA submission for full approval of sparsentan in IgAN, and the risk that the results from the Phase 3 DUPLEX Study of sparsentan in FSGS will not serve as a basis for a regulatory submission for approval of sparsentan for FSGS. There is no guarantee that regulators will grant full approval of sparsentan for IgAN or FSGS. The Company also faces the risk that it will be unable to raise additional funding that may be required to complete development of any or all of its product candidates, including as a result of macroeconomic conditions; risks relating to the Company's dependence on contractors for clinical drug supply and commercial manufacturing; uncertainties relating to patent protection and exclusivity periods and intellectual property rights of third parties; risks associated with regulatory interactions; and risks and uncertainties relating to competitive products, including current and potential future generic competition with certain of the Company’s products, and technological changes that may limit demand for the Company's products. The Company also faces additional risks associated with global and macroeconomic conditions, including health epidemics and pandemics, including risks related to potential disruptions to clinical trials, commercialization activity, supply chain, and manufacturing operations. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond our control. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and uncertainties, including under the heading “Risk Factors”, as included in the Company's most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(in thousands, except share amounts) | |||||||
December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 58,176 | $ | 61,688 | |||
Marketable debt securities, at fair value | 508,675 | 388,557 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 21,179 | 16,646 | |||||
Inventory, net | 9,410 | 4,523 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 19,335 | 12,033 | |||||
Current assets of discontinued operations | — | 2,990 | |||||
Total current assets | 616,775 | 486,437 | |||||
Long-term inventory, net | 31,494 | — | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 7,479 | 9,049 | |||||
Operating lease right of use assets | 18,061 | 21,000 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 104,443 | 97,073 | |||||
Other assets | 10,661 | 10,684 | |||||
Non-current assets of discontinued operations | — | 48,342 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 788,913 | $ | 672,585 | |||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 41,675 | $ | 17,290 | |||
Accrued expenses | 118,991 | 95,742 | |||||
Deferred revenue, current portion | 7,096 | 11,976 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, current portion | 4,909 | 4,433 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 5,237 | 5,722 | |||||
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | — | 7,000 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 177,908 | 142,163 | |||||
Convertible debt | 377,263 | 375,545 | |||||
Deferred revenue, less current portion | 1,835 | 10,931 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion | 22,612 | 27,510 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 8,485 | 9,385 | |||||
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations | — | 64,200 | |||||
Total liabilities | 588,103 | 629,734 | |||||
Stockholders' Equity: | |||||||
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 | — | — | |||||
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 200,000,000 and 200,000,000 shares authorized; 75,367,117 and 64,290,570 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 7 | 6 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,327,881 | 1,059,975 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,125,622 | ) | (1,014,223 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,456 | ) | (2,907 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 200,810 | 42,851 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 788,913 | $ | 672,585 | |||
Note: Certain adjustments / reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current year presentation. | |||||||
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Net product sales: | |||||||||||||||
Tiopronin products | $ | 25,217 | $ | 25,816 | $ | 98,329 | $ | 97,970 | |||||||
FILSPARI | 14,699 | — | 29,208 | — | |||||||||||
Total net product sales | 39,916 | 25,816 | 127,537 | 97,970 | |||||||||||
License and collaboration revenue | 5,143 | 3,523 | 17,701 | 11,490 | |||||||||||
Total revenue | 45,059 | 29,339 | 145,238 | 109,460 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 4,564 | 868 | 11,450 | 4,420 | |||||||||||
Research and development | 59,746 | 58,087 | 244,990 | 227,333 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 63,588 | 57,086 | 265,542 | 197,520 | |||||||||||
Restructuring | 11,394 | — | 11,394 | — | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 139,292 | 116,041 | 533,376 | 429,273 | |||||||||||
Operating loss | (94,233 | ) | (86,702 | ) | (388,138 | ) | (319,813 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expenses), net: | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | 7,152 | 3,115 | 21,768 | 6,276 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (2,821 | ) | (2,858 | ) | (11,334 | ) | (11,014 | ) | |||||||
Other income, net | 1,374 | 872 | 1,594 | 974 | |||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | (7,578 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 5,705 | 1,129 | 12,028 | (11,342 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income tax provision | (88,528 | ) | (85,573 | ) | (376,110 | ) | (331,155 | ) | |||||||
Income tax provision on continuing operations | (68 | ) | (63 | ) | (223 | ) | (313 | ) | |||||||
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax | (88,596 | ) | (85,636 | ) | (376,333 | ) | (331,468 | ) | |||||||
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1,577 | ) | 19,813 | 264,934 | 52,986 | ||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (90,173 | ) | $ | (65,823 | ) | $ | (111,399 | ) | $ | (278,482 | ) | |||
Per share data | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted: | |||||||||||||||
Net loss per common share | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | (1.03 | ) | $ | (1.50 | ) | $ | (4.37 | ) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 76,474,560 | 64,214,167 | 74,267,418 | 63,758,515 | |||||||||||
Note: Certain adjustments / reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current year presentation. | |||||||||||||||
TRAVERE THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP REPORTED TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED INFORMATION | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
GAAP operating loss | $ | (94,233 | ) | $ | (86,702 | ) | $ | (388,138 | ) | $ | (319,813 | ) | |||
R&D operating expense | (59,746 | ) | (58,087 | ) | (244,990 | ) | (227,333 | ) | |||||||
Stock compensation | 3,426 | 3,613 | 17,284 | 13,858 | |||||||||||
Amortization & depreciation | 997 | 2,447 | 7,261 | 6,264 | |||||||||||
Subtotal non-GAAP items | 4,423 | 6,060 | 24,545 | 20,122 | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP R&D expense | (55,323 | ) | (52,027 | ) | (220,445 | ) | (207,211 | ) | |||||||
SG&A operating expense | (63,588 | ) | (57,086 | ) | (265,542 | ) | (197,520 | ) | |||||||
Stock compensation | 3,070 | 5,915 | 28,389 | 25,319 | |||||||||||
Amortization & depreciation | 10,855 | 6,855 | 37,671 | 26,816 | |||||||||||
Subtotal non-GAAP items | 13,925 | 12,770 | 66,060 | 52,135 | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP SG&A expense | (49,663 | ) | (44,316 | ) | (199,482 | ) | (145,385 | ) | |||||||
Subtotal non-GAAP items | 18,348 | 18,830 | 90,605 | 72,257 | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating loss | $ | (75,885 | ) | $ | (67,872 | ) | $ | (297,533 | ) | $ | (247,556 | ) | |||
GAAP net loss | $ | (90,173 | ) | $ | (65,823 | ) | $ | (111,399 | ) | $ | (278,482 | ) | |||
Non-GAAP operating loss adjustments | 18,348 | 18,830 | 90,605 | 72,257 | |||||||||||
Income tax provision | 68 | 63 | 223 | 313 | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss | $ | (71,757 | ) | $ | (46,930 | ) | $ | (20,571 | ) | $ | (205,912 | ) | |||
Per share data | |||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted: | |||||||||||||||
Net loss per common share | $ | (0.94 | ) | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) | $ | (3.23 | ) | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 76,474,560 | 64,214,167 | 74,267,418 | 63,758,515 | |||||||||||
(1) Non-GAAP net loss includes income from discontinued operations but excludes non-GAAP adjustments for the effect of discontinued operations. | |||||||||||||||
Note: Certain adjustments / reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current year presentation. | |||||||||||||||
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