Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 Financial Results
and Provides Corporate Update
SANTA MONICA, California – March 16, 2017 – Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Opiant”) (OTCQB:OPNT), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pharmacological treatments for addictions, today reported financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended January 31, 2017 and provided an update on recent developments and upcoming milestones.
“Since the beginning of our fiscal second quarter, we have made significant progress on a number of corporate and clinical initiatives designed to establish a foundation for future growth,” said Roger Crystal, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Opiant. “We continued to support our NARCAN® commercialization partner, Adapt Pharma Limited, through the strengthening of our IP estate, while also advancing our proprietary treatments in broader chronic addiction indications, such as Bulimia Nervosa and Alcohol Use Disorder, with large patient populations and significant unmet medical needs. As we plan to pursue an uplisting to a major stock exchange later this year, we believe we have the team and the platform in place to bring novel treatments to patients in need while creating meaningful value for our stockholders.”
Fiscal Second Quarter 2017 and Recent Highlights
| · | Signed a definitive agreement with SWK Holdings Corporation (“SWK”), in which SWK acquired rights to certain royalties and milestone payments related to the sales of NARCAN® Nasal Spray (NARCAN®) for the treatment of opioid overdose for up to $17.5 million. Opiant received $13.7 million at closing and is eligible to receive an additional $3.75 million contingent on the achievement of certain future net sales milestones. After SWK has received 1.5 times its investment, Opiant will receive at least 90% of future NARCAN® royalties and milestone payments. |
| · | Strengthened intellectual property estate and enhanced NARCAN® product exclusivity with the addition of two Orange Book-listed patents. There are now four Orange Book-listed patents covering NARCAN®. |
| · | Generated encouraging Phase 1 data and received supportive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) feedback on a proposed clinical development plan for OPNT002 for treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). |
| · | Received FDA approval for the 2mg formulation of NARCAN® for opioid-dependent patients expected to be at risk for severe opioid withdrawal in situations where there is a low risk for accidental or intentional opioid exposure by household contacts. |
| · | Expanded leadership team through the appointment of Phil Skolnick, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon) as Chief Scientific Officer. |
| · | Strengthened corporate governance through the formation of Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees. |
Upcoming Corporate and Clinical Goals
| · | During the current fiscal quarter, Opiant expects to initiate a Phase 2 trial of OPNT001 in Bulimia Nervosa. |
| · | During the second half of 2017, Opiant expects to initiate additional clinical trials in AUD. |
| · | During 2017, Opiant plans to pursue an uplisting to a major stock exchange. |
| · | During 2017, Opiant expects to advance pre-clinical development of its heroin vaccine candidate. |
Financial Results
Quarter ended January 31, 2017 compared to quarter ended January 31, 2016
For the quarter ended January 31, 2017, Opiant reported a net profit of $10.6 million, or $5.31 per basic share and $4.91 per fully-diluted share, compared to a net profit of $4.0 million, or $2.11 per basic share and $1.52 per fully-diluted share, for the same period in 2016.
Research and development expense in the quarter ended January 31, 2017 was $0.3 million, compared to $0.3 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2016. General and administrative expense was $1.4 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2017, compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2016.
For the quarter ended January 31, 2017, Opiant generated revenue of $13.5 million, compared to $6.9 million in the corresponding period in 2016.
Selling expenses were $1.2 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2017, compared to $0.2 million in the quarter ended January 31, 2016.
Opiant ended the fiscal second quarter 2017 with cash and cash equivalents of $12.9 million.
About Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing pharmacological treatments for addictions. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), describes these disorders as chronic relapsing brain diseases which burden society at both the individual and community levels. With its innovative opioid antagonist, nasal delivery technology, Opiant is positioned to become a leader in these treatment markets. Its first product, NARCAN® Nasal Spray, is approved for marketing in the U.S. and Canada by the company’s partner, Adapt Pharma Limited. For more information please visit: www.opiant.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Financial tables to follow
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
As of January 31, 2017 and July 31, 2016
| January 31, | July 31, | |||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12,925,829 | $ | 1,481,393 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | - | 312,498 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses | 52,017 | 62,404 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 12,977,846 | 1,856,295 | ||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| Computer equipment (net of accumulated amortization of $2,900 at January 31, 2017 and $1,016 at July 31, 2016) | 4,637 | 6,521 | ||||||
| Patents and patent applications (net of accumulated amortization of $9,074 at January 31, 2017 and $8,388 at July 31, 2016) | 18,376 | 19,062 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 13,000,859 | $ | 1,881,878 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||
| Liabilities | ||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 756,212 | $ | 140,584 | ||||
| Accrued salaries and wages | 3,690,289 | 3,681,250 | ||||||
| Note payable | - | 165,000 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 750,000 | 250,000 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 5,196,501 | 4,236,834 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,850,000 | 2,350,000 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 7,046,501 | 6,586,834 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity (deficit) | ||||||||
| Common stock; par value $0.001; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; | ||||||||
| 2,007,760 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2017 and 1,992,433 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2016 | 2,008 | 1,992 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 57,088,530 | 56,478,394 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (51,136,180 | ) | (61,185,342 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity (deficit) | 5,954,358 | (4,704,956 | ) | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) | $ | 13,000,859 | $ | 1,881,878 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
For the three and six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016
| For the | For the | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| January 31, | January 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||||||||||
| Royalty and licensing revenue | $ | 13,535,000 | $ | 6,860,000 | $ | 14,656,142 | $ | 6,980,000 | ||||||||
| 13,535,000 | 6,860,000 | 14,656,142 | 6,980,000 | |||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,355,704 | 2,394,505 | 2,572,006 | 12,990,324 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 344,836 | 254,881 | 786,670 | 879,892 | ||||||||||||
| Selling expenses | 1,196,563 | 209,251 | 1,238,599 | 209,251 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 2,897,103 | 2,858,637 | 4,597,275 | 14,079,467 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 10,637,897 | 4,001,363 | 10,058,867 | (7,099,467 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 877 | (5,491 | ) | (1,367 | ) | (11,319 | ) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) on foreign exchange | 11,016 | (25,832 | ) | (8,338 | ) | (29,191 | ) | |||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | 11,893 | (31,323 | ) | (9,705 | ) | (40,510 | ) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 10,649,790 | 3,970,040 | 10,049,162 | (7,139,977 | ) | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 10,649,790 | $ | 3,970,040 | $ | 10,049,162 | $ | (7,139,977 | ) | |||||||
| Basic income (loss) per common share | $ | 5.31 | $ | 2.11 | $ | 5.03 | $ | (3.83 | ) | |||||||
| Diluted income (loss) per common share | $ | 4.91 | $ | 1.52 | $ | 4.55 | $ | (3.83 | ) | |||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,006,181 | 1,880,279 | 1,999,307 | 1,865,230 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 2,169,966 | 2,605,270 | 2,210,990 | 1,865,230 | ||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the six months ended January 31, 2017 and 2016
| For the | ||||||||
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| January 31, | January 31, | |||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | |||||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 10,049,162 | $ | (7,139,977 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,570 | 686 | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock for services | 92,623 | 456,483 | ||||||
| Stock based compensation from issuance of options | 517,529 | 10,166,391 | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Decrease in prepaid expenses | 10,387 | 6,060 | ||||||
| Increase in accounts receivable | 312,498 | - | ||||||
| Decrease in deferred revenue | - | (4,300,000 | ) | |||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 615,628 | (280,245 | ) | |||||
| Increase in accrued salaries and wages | 9,039 | 734,441 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 11,609,436 | (356,161 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from related parties notes payable | - | 151,191 | ||||||
| Payments of related parties notes payable | - | (281,191 | ) | |||||
| Repayment of notes payable | (165,000 | ) | - | |||||
| Investment received in exchange for royalty agreement | - | 1,333,500 | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (165,000 | ) | 1,203,500 | |||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 11,444,436 | 847,339 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 1,481,393 | 434,217 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 12,925,829 | $ | 1,281,556 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure | ||||||||
| Interest paid during the period | $ | 4,828 | $ | 78,865 | ||||
| Taxes paid during the period | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Corporate Contact:
Investor.relations@opiant.com
Media:
Susan Forman
DGI
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212-825-3210
Investors:
Sam Martin
Managing Director
Argot Partners
sam@argotpartners.com
212-600-1902