Exhibit 99.1
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
XYREM® Sales Reach Record $12.4 Million
PALO ALTO, Calif., August 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: JAZZ) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2008.
Total revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2008 were $15.5 million, compared to $14.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007. XYREM® (sodium oxybate oral solution) net sales for the second quarter of 2008 increased 29 percent to $12.4 million, compared with $9.6 million for the second quarter of 2007.
The quarter ended June 30, 2008 also included the first net sales of LUVOX CR® (fluvoxamine maleate) Extended-Release Capsules, which was launched in April 2008. Net sales during the quarter were $0.7 million.
“The response from physicians and patients to this important new treatment option for obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety disorder has been very positive,” said Robert Myers, President of Jazz Pharmaceuticals. “We are continuing to expand awareness of LUVOX CR and expect significant prescription growth in the second half of 2008.”
Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2008 were $21.9 million, compared to $17.4 million for the second quarter of 2007. The increase primarily reflected expenses associated with the clinical development of JZP-6 (sodium oxybate) for the treatment of fibromyalgia.
“We expect to report top-line data from the first of two Phase III clinical trials of JZP-6 in the fourth quarter of 2008, and to submit a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of 2009,” said Samuel Saks, M.D., Chief Executive Officer.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2008 were $34.1 million, compared to $18.2 million for the second quarter of 2007. The increase was primarily due to spending in connection with the launch of LUVOX CR, increased headcount and higher expenses to support the company’s larger sales force.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2008 was $51.9 million, compared to $39.9 million in the second quarter of 2007.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2008, net cash used in operating activities was $44.6 million. Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities balance was $54.7 million as of June 30, 2008. Approximately $40 million in cash was raised through three transactions completed subsequent to June 30, 2008.
Recent Highlights
• | In June 2008, enrollment was closed with 550 subjects in the first of two Phase III clinical trials of JZP-6 in fibromyalgia. Top-line results for this trial are expected in the fourth quarter of 2008. Enrollment is more than 50 percent complete in the second Phase III clinical trial of JZP-6 at clinical sites in the U.S. and Europe. |
• | On June 11, 2008, Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced a reduction in early-stage research and development activities, and delays in the timelines for two clinical development programs, in order to reduce its research and development expenses. The company implemented a workforce reduction of 33 employees to align the organization with its revised strategic goals. |
• | On June 12, 2008, Harvey Moldofsky, M.D., University of Toronto, and Sarah Alvarez-Horine of Jazz Pharmaceuticals presented abstracts on “Disordered Sleep and Sleep-related Daytime Functioning in Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)” and “Effects of Sodium Oxybate on Sleep Physiology and Sleep-related Symptoms in Fibromyalgia” at the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) meeting in Paris, France. |
• | On July 21, 2008, Jazz Pharmaceuticals closed a registered direct offering of common stock and warrants with approximately $24.5 million in net proceeds. |
• | On July 23, 2008, Jazz Pharmaceuticals and UCB Pharma Limited signed an amendment to the XYREM license and distribution agreement between the companies under which Jazz Pharmaceuticals received a $10.0 million payment from UCB. |
• | On August 1, 2008, Jazz Pharmaceuticals divested its Antizol® and Antizol-Vet® products in a sale to Paladin Labs. Jazz Pharmaceuticals received a cash payment of approximately $5.5 million in connection with the sale, and is entitled to receive additional payments based on product sales during the next three years if sales of the products exceed certain levels. |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals will host an investor conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results and financial guidance and provide an update on its commercial and development activities on August 7, 2008 commencing at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time/2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The live webcast may be accessed on Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ website atwww.JazzPharmaceuticals.com. Please connect to the website prior to the start of the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software downloads that may be necessary. An archived version of the webcast will be available through August 21, 2008. Investors may participate in the conference call by dialing 866-831-6270 in the U.S., or 617-213-8858 outside the U.S., and entering passcode 59360987. A replay of this call will be available until August 21, 2008 at 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 (international), using the passcode 27421347.
About Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on identifying, developing and commercializing innovative products to meet unmet medical needs in neurology and psychiatry. For further information seewww.JazzPharmaceuticals.com.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to future sales of LUVOX CR, the continued development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ JZP-6 product candidate for the treatment of fibromyalgia and the timing of the release of clinical results and submission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to the launch and sales of LUVOX CR; the development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ JZP-6 product candidate, including the risk that clinical trial results may require Jazz Pharmaceuticals to discontinue the development of that product candidate; the need for additional funds; and manufacturing, regulatory requirements and competition. These and other risk factors are discussed under “Risk Factors” in Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ prospectus
supplement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Rule 424(b)(5) on July 16, 2008. Jazz Pharmaceuticals undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Product sales, net | $ | 14,751 | $ | 13,615 | $ | 28,735 | $ | 25,240 | ||||||||
Royalties, net | 503 | 360 | 868 | 571 | ||||||||||||
Contract revenues | 285 | 289 | 569 | 2,541 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 15,539 | 14,264 | 30,172 | 28,352 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of product sales (excluding amortization of acquired developed technology) | 2,796 | 1,679 | 5,094 | 3,682 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 21,882 | 17,407 | 43,125 | 32,274 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 34,109 | 18,175 | 66,889 | 32,514 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 3,846 | 2,287 | 5,966 | 4,649 | ||||||||||||
Provision for government settlement | — | 17,469 | — | 17,469 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 62,633 | 57,017 | 121,074 | 90,588 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | (47,094 | ) | (42,753 | ) | (90,902 | ) | (62,236 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 450 | 1,300 | 1,347 | 2,391 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | (5,235 | ) | (3,314 | ) | (9,021 | ) | (6,582 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (1 | ) | 4,904 | (13 | ) | 1,835 | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of product rights | — | — | — | 5,145 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (51,880 | ) | $ | (39,863 | ) | $ | (98,589 | ) | $ | (59,447 | ) | ||||
Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $ | (2.17 | ) | $ | (5.27 | ) | $ | (4.14 | ) | $ | (15.59 | ) | ||||
Weighted-average common shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted | 23,858 | 7,561 | 23,800 | 3,813 | ||||||||||||
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. SUMMARY OF PRODUCT SALES, NET (In thousands) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2008 | 2007 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
Xyrem | $ | 12,405 | $ | 9,628 | $ | 23,746 | $ | 18,252 | ||||||||
Antizol | 1,632 | 3,987 | 4,275 | 6,623 | ||||||||||||
Luvox CR | 714 | — | 714 | — | ||||||||||||
Cystadane | — | — | — | 365 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 14,751 | $ | 13,615 | $ | 28,735 | $ | 25,240 | ||||||||
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands) (Unaudited)
June 30, 2008 | December 31, 2007 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 51,202 | $ | 102,945 | |||
Restricted cash | 1,998 | 1,939 | |||||
Marketable securities | 1,500 | — | |||||
Accounts receivable | 5,221 | 5,389 | |||||
Inventories | 6,219 | 2,213 | |||||
Prepaid expenses | 3,680 | 3,224 | |||||
Other current assets | 376 | 381 | |||||
Total current assets | 70,196 | 116,091 | |||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,260 | 3,941 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 71,074 | 36,040 | |||||
Goodwill | 38,213 | 38,213 | |||||
Long-term restricted cash and investments | — | 12,000 | |||||
Other long-term assets | 2,848 | 1,269 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 186,591 | $ | 207,554 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Line of credit | $ | 6,099 | $ | 3,459 | |||
Accounts payable | 8,522 | 2,856 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 31,252 | 29,047 | |||||
Purchased product rights liability | 21,000 | — | |||||
Deferred revenue | 3,430 | 1,494 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 70,303 | 36,856 | |||||
Non-current portion of deferred revenue | 11,899 | 12,468 | |||||
Liability under government settlement | 13,063 | 14,881 | |||||
Senior secured notes | 113,704 | 75,116 | |||||
Common stock subject to repurchase | 13,241 | 13,241 | |||||
Stockholders’ equity (deficit) | (35,619 | ) | 54,992 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 186,591 | $ | 207,554 | |||
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Contacts:
BCC Partners on behalf of Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Karen L. Bergman, 650-575-1509
Michelle Corral, 415-794-8662
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Matthew Fust, Chief Financial Officer
650-496-2800
investorinfo@jazzpharmaceuticals.com