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Athenex, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2018 Financial Results and Provides Corporate UpdateOraxol Phase III clinical trial in metastatic breast cancer fully enrolled Positive Phase III topline results of KX2-391 in actinic keratosis featured in late breaker session at recent 2019 AAD Annual Meeting A number of abstracts submitted for presentation at ASCO on six of our products, highlighting data across the entire pipeline Full year 2018 revenue was $89.1 million (after accounting for termination of the KX2-391 licensing arrangement in China that would have contributed to $14.5 million licensing fee revenue), compared to $38.0 million in 2017 4Q 2018 revenue was $21.3 million, compared to $14.9 million in 4Q 2017 Conference call and live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today BUFFALO, N.Y., March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Athenex, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNX), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapies for the treatment of cancer and related conditions, today announced its financial results and business highlights for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. “In 2018, we made substantial progress in advancing our pipeline and expanding our technology platforms in oncology as we work towards building a global biopharmaceutical business,” stated Dr. Johnson Lau, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Athenex. “We are on track to continue this positive momentum in 2019, with the expected completion of our Phase III study of Oraxol in metastatic breast cancer and preparations underway for regulatory filings for KX2-391 in actinic keratosis. We now have a total of 8 product candidates in the clinic, with INDs on 2 further candidates scheduled by mid-year, and we are committed to continuing our strong clinical execution. On the operational front, we continue to build out our commercial infrastructure and global supply chain as we put the plans in place to launch our proprietary products.” Fourth Quarter 2018 and Recent Business Highlights: Clinical Programs:
Commercial Business:
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2018 Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $21.3 million, as compared to $14.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $6.4 million, or 43%. Product sales were $19.0 million and $14.1 million for the three months ended in December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $3.5 million in API revenue, $3.1 million in 503B revenue, offset by $1.8 million decrease in medical device and CMO revenue. There was a $2.0 million licensing fee revenue in the three months ended December 31, 2018, pursuant to a licensing agreement we entered into with PharmaEssentia, for rights to Oral Docetaxel in certain Asian territories. Cost of sales for the three months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $14.3 million, as compared to $10.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $4.2 million, or 42%. The increase was primarily due to a change in our product mix. As we continue to develop our product portfolio, the gross margin might fluctuate over time. Research and development expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $20.8 million. Our various clinical programs accounted for the majority of our R&D expenses. The R&D expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2018 were in line with the $20.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2018 totaled $11.6 million, as compared to $12.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017, a decrease of $0.7 million, or 6%. Net loss attributable to Athenex for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $27.1 million, or ($0.41) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $28.3 million, or ($0.49) per diluted share, in the same period last year. Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2018: Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $89.1 million, as compared to $38.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $51.1 million, or 134%. The increase was primarily attributable to the $30.0 million license fees related to the collaboration agreement with Almirall. Revenue from product sales also increased from $36.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2017 to $56.4 million in the year ended December 31, 2018. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in specialty product revenue of $13.2 million, an increase in 503B revenue of $5.1 million, an increase in API revenue of $2.6 million, and an increase in medical device sales of $0.6 million, offset by a decrease in contract manufacturing revenue and other revenue of $1.7 million. Cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 totaled $47.0 million, as compared to $25.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $21.9 million, or 87%. The increase in specialty product revenue, 503B revenue, and API revenue increased cost of sales by $15.2 million, $3.7 million, and $3.0 million, respectively. Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 totaled $119.9 million, as compared to $76.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $43.1 million, or 56%. This increase was primarily due to the advancement of the Company’s clinical pipeline and additional drug licensing fees, and included the following: $18.6 million increase of clinical trial costs with the progression of the Phase 3 trials of KX2-391 Ointment and Oraxol; $15.7 million increase in drug licensing fees primarily due to a $29.5 million non-cash license fee related to the purchase of TCR-T technology in connection with the establishment of Axis Therapeutics Limited, of which $24.5 million related to the fair value of the in-process research and development (IPR&D) and $5.0 million was paid for in the Company's common stock. This was offset by a decrease in drug licensing fees paid to Hanmi, Gland and Amphastar; a $5.4 million increase of employee salary and benefits, which was primarily attributable to hiring more research and development personnel to support our expanding research and clinical activities, including the expansion of our clinical R&D team in Taiwan; a $2.8 million increase in general product development of 503B products as they were introduced and production was scaled-up to a commercial level and product development of our proprietary products; and a $0.6 million increase in the cost of preclinical studies as research was performed on an oral formulation of Eribulin. Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2018 totaled $49.0 million, as compared to $46.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, an increase of $2.9 million, or 6%. This was primarily due to an increase in operating activities and professional fees and included the following: a $2.9 million increase in professional fees including legal fees related to the launch of 503B products and consulting fees related to the manufacturing facility in Dunkirk, NY; and a $2.2 million increase in other office expenses including property and sales taxes, insurance expenses, rent and utilities, and others. These costs were offset by a decrease in employee compensation of $1.6 million from the stock-based compensation incurred in the prior year in connection with the Company’s IPO and a decrease in marketing costs of $0.6 million. Net loss attributable to Athenex for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $117.4 million, or ($1.82) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $131.2 million, or ($2.63) per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2017. Excluding the non-cash license fee of $24.5 million in connection with the establishment of Axis Therapeutics Limited in July 2018, the net loss attributable to Athenex for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $92.9 million, or ($1.44) per diluted share. The Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments aggregating $107.4 million at December 31, 2018, compared to $51.0 million at December 31, 2017. Based on the current operating plan, the Company expects that its cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of December 31, 2018, together with cash to be generated from operating activities, will enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements through at least the fourth quarter of 2019. Outlook and Upcoming Milestones: Clinical Platforms:
Financial Guidance: Going forward, the company’s revenue guidance will be on product sales only, and will exclude estimates for license and collaborative fees. More importantly, we will continue to provide regular updates on our clinical progress and results, and business development activities, which remain to be the core value drivers of our Company. We had previously provided guidance for full year 2018 revenue to be in the lower end of the guidance range, inclusive of licensing-fee revenue. In our licensing fee revenue guidance we accounted for an upfront payment of US$14.5 million from Chongqing Jingdong Pharmaceutical. As announced in early March 2019, the agreement with Chongqing Jingdong Pharmaceutical was terminated by mutual consent, leading to our 2018 reported revenue. Athenex is forecasting that product sales in 2019 will increase by between 25% and 30% year-over-year from $56.4 million in 2018. Conference Call and Webcast Information: The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast today, Monday, March 11, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results and provide a business update. To participate in the call, dial 877-407-0784 (domestic) or 201-689-8560 (international) fifteen minutes before the conference call begins and reference the conference passcode 13687139. The live conference call and replay can also be accessed via audio webcast at https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/adkpa7kq and also on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, located at www.athenex.com. A replay of the call will be accessible two hours after its completion through March 18, 2019 by dialing 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) and entering passcode 13687139. About Athenex, Inc. Forward-Looking Statement CONTACTS Athenex, Inc.: Jacqueline Li Financial Summary Selected Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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