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Aptevo Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial ResultsReports Record Net Revenue for IXINITY; Advances APVO436 Phase 1/1b Clinical Study in AML/MDS SEATTLE, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: APVO), a biotechnology company focused on developing novel oncology and hematology therapeutics, today provided a business review and reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. “Net revenue for IXINITY® in the third quarter of 2019 reached a record level at $9 million, representing an increase of approximately 55% year-over-year and 22% quarter-over-quarter,” said Marvin L. White, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our commercial organization has done a fantastic job leveraging the launch of our new 3000 IU assay and continuing to grow awareness and market share. Based on unit volume, the third quarter of 2019 was our best quarter ever in terms of new patient conversions. In addition to the launch of the new larger presentation we will also be commencing a pediatric study of IXINITY with the goal of obtaining a pediatric label expansion for IXINITY in the United States. We’re excited about these latest growth initiatives and continue to be very pleased with the growth trend for IXINITY and the momentum we are building around this product.” “Our lead ADAPTIR™ clinical candidate, APVO436, is an optimized bispecific antibody that features improvements over earlier ADAPTIR candidates, including an extended half-life, enhanced potency, desirable manufacturing properties and the potential for reduced immunogenicity. As we reported in our recent conference call, APVO436 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/1b clinical study in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and high-grade myelodysplastic syndrome and continues to make solid progress,” continued Mr. White. “This is a particularly important phase of the development program for APVO436 as the preclinical and pharmacokinetic models suggest that in the upcoming dose cohorts we may achieve dose levels of APVO436 with potential clinical effect. We expect to report ongoing progress from the APVO436 Phase 1/1b study over the next several quarters as more clinical data emerge.” Third Quarter 2019 Highlights
Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results Cash Position: Aptevo had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of September 30, 2019 totaling $25.2 million, including $7.5 million in restricted cash. IXINITY Revenue: Product sales of IXINITY increased by $3.2 million, or 55%, to $9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $5.8 million for the same period in 2018. The increase in IXINITY sales in the quarter was primarily related to the continuing expansion of the Hemophilia B patient base and the launch of the 3,000 IU assay size in the second quarter of 2019, which resulted in increased IU’s sold during the period, and price increases in 2019. Cost of Product Sales: Cost of product sales for the three months ended September 30, 2019 increased by $1.5 million, or 62% to $4.0 million compared to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018, primarily driven by increased IU’s sold during the three months ended September 30, 2019 compared to 2018. This increase was offset by credits received from Aptevo’s bulk drug supplier of $0.2 million for materials previously purchased. Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses increased by $0.6 million, to $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $8.6 million for the corresponding period in 2018. This was due to increased spending for Aptevo’s IXINITY pediatric clinical program as well as its preclinical, general research and discovery programs, offset by lower spending on other clinical programs, including APVO210, which was discontinued in October 2019. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $0.5 million, or approximately 7%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019, compared to $6.9 million for the same period in 2018. The decrease in these expenses in the third quarter of 2019 was primarily due to reduced personnel and professional services costs. Net Loss: Aptevo’s net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was ($6.9) million or ($0.16) per share, compared to ($12.6) million or ($0.55) per share for the three months ended September 30, 2018. Financial Statements Follow Aptevo Therapeutics Inc.
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About Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. Aptevo Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel oncology and hematology therapeutics to meaningfully improve patients’ lives. Aptevo has a commercial product, IXINITY® coagulation factor IX (recombinant), approved and marketed in the United States for the treatment of Hemophilia B, and a versatile core technology – the ADAPTIR™ modular protein technology platform capable of generating highly-differentiated bispecific antibodies with unique mechanisms of action for the treatment of different types of cancer. For more information, please visit www.aptevotherapeutics.com Safe Harbor Statement This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements, other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential milestone payments, Aptevo’s outlook, financial performance or financial condition, Aptevo’s technology and related pipeline, collaboration and partnership opportunities, commercial portfolio, milestones, and any other statements containing the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” “will” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Aptevo’s current intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding future events. Aptevo cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be accurate. Investors should realize that if underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could differ materially from Aptevo’s expectations. Investors are, therefore, cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and, except as required by law, Aptevo does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement to reflect new information, events or circumstances. There are a number of important factors that could cause Aptevo’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including a deterioration in Aptevo’s business or prospects; adverse developments in research and development; adverse developments in the U.S. or global capital markets, credit markets or economies generally; and changes in regulatory, social and political conditions. Additional risks and factors that may affect results are set forth in Aptevo’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed on March 18, 2019 and its subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The foregoing sets forth many, but not all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from Aptevo’s expectations in any forward-looking statement. Source: |