| (zalifrelimab) CTLA-4] in the first half of 2021 through nonclinical studies for UGN-301 and UGN-201, as well as a potential human study for UGN-201. UGN-302 is a combination intravesical immunotherapy, which is delivered directly into the bladder, for the treatment of high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (HG-NMIBC). |
Strategic Funding:
| • | | In March 2021, UroGen announced a strategic financial investment agreement with RTW Investments totaling $75 million to support the launch of Jelmyto and the development of UGN-102. The transaction closed in the second quarter of 2021. |
First Quarter 2021 Financial Results:
Jelmyto Revenue: UroGen reported net product sales of Jelmyto for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $7.5 million.
R&D Expense: Research and development expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 were $10.5 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $1.1 million. This compares to $16.6 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $1.9 million, for the same period in 2020. First quarter 2020 R&D expenses also included a one-time payment to the Israel Innovation Authority related to the unwinding of the Company’s obligation regarding grants loaned to the Company between January 2004 and September 2016.
SG&A Expense: Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 were $22.2 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $5.1 million. This compares to $22.0 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $5.7 million, for the same period in 2020.
Net Loss: UroGen reported a net loss of $25.9 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $1.17, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. This compares to $37.8 million, or basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $1.79, for the same period in 2020.
Cash & Cash Equivalents: As of March 31, 2021, cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $75.9 million. Following the close of the quarter, the Company received $75 million in proceeds from the recently announced strategic financing agreement with RTW Investments.
2021 Operating Expense Guidance: The Company reduced the range of its previously announced guidance for operating expenses of $155 to $170 million, it now anticipates operating expenses in the range of $155 to $165 million, including non-cash share-based compensation expense of $24 to $28 million, subject to market conditions.
Additionally, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Company anticipates accruing approximately $12 to $15 million in non-operating financing expense relating to the RTW transaction, of which cash payments for 2021 will equal 9.5% of net Jelmyto sales recognized subsequent to the May 2021 closing.
Conference Call & Webcast Information:
Members of UroGen’s management team will host a live conference call and webcast today at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to review the Company’s financial results and provide a general business update.