Second Quarter Business and Financial Highlights:
Revenues for the second quarter of 2020 were $4.0 million, compared with $20.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, which included the upfront payment of $17.5 million from the Vericel licensing agreement
The Company had $24.4 million in cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2020, compared with $29.5 million as of December 31, 2019
Resumed patient screening and randomization in U.S. EscharEx® phase 2 adaptive design study for the treatment of venous leg ulcers (“VLU’s”); Interim assessment is anticipated in the first half of 2021
Submitted Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for NexoBrid® for the treatment of severe thermal burns in adults
Instituted a series of measures to address challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining workforce and operational capacity and flexibility
“We are pleased to have submitted the BLA for NexoBrid on schedule despite the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This submission is a major milestone in our long-term partnership with BARDA, and we are actively preparing for the commercial launch with our partner, Vericel, upon approval,” said Sharon Malka, Chief Executive Officer of MediWound. “In addition, we are actively recruiting and enrolling patients in our U.S. EscharEx phase 2 study, and we are encouraged to see progress in moving this trial forward.”
Mr. Malka concluded, “In recent months, humanity is facing tremendous challenges with a great deal of uncertainty. We are privileged to be among those tasked with improving patients’ quality of care and impacting their lives. Our solid balance sheet continues to support our growth as we execute on our strategic plans, and we are optimistic that we will continue to successfully strengthen our Company.”
Corporate Update
MediWound has implemented several measures to safeguard the health and well-being of its employees, their families, and healthcare providers. The Company has reduced expenses to minimize impact to operations while ensuring full compliance with all necessary regulations. Management continues to assess the impact of the pandemic, the potential implications to business continuity, and necessary remedies and will adjust accordingly to the challenges created by any directives from regulatory authorities.
The Company continues to manufacture and supply NexoBrid to patients with severe burn injuries, including manufacturing NexoBrid and building an emergency stockpile for the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), while the first delivery to BARDA is planned in the third quarter of 2020. The Company maintains a significant safety stock of all key raw materials and NexoBrid inventory to meet expected demand over the next several quarters. At this time, the Company does not expect any disruptions to its manufacturing operations and global supply chain.
The Company submitted a BLA to the U.S. FDA seeking the approval of NexoBrid for eschar removal (debridement) in adults with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness thermal burns. The BLA submission is based on multiple preclinical and clinical studies including the pivotal Phase 3 U.S. clinical study (DETECT) of NexoBrid in adult patients with severe thermal burns. Vericel Corporation (NASDAQ: VCEL) holds an exclusive license for North American commercial rights of NexoBrid. MediWound is eligible to receive a $7.5 million milestone payment from Vericel upon BLA approval.
On the clinical front, the Company has resumed new patients’ screening and randomization in its U.S. EscharEx phase 2 adaptive design study for the treatment of VLU’s and expects to achieve the pre-defined interim assessment in the first half of 2021. In addition, enrollment in the NexoBrid expanded access (NEXT) program continues with enhanced safety measures, such as remote visits and virtual tools.
The Company had $24.4 million in cash and short-term investments as of June 30, 2020, compared with $29.5 million as of December 31, 2019, with no debt. The Company reiterates its expectations of cash use for operating activities in 2020 to be in the range of $8 to $10 million. At this time, the Company cannot predict the extent or duration of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on its ongoing financial and operational results.
Second Quarter Financial Results
Revenues for the second quarter of 2020 were $4.0 million, compared with $20.7 million for the second quarter of 2019, which included the upfront payment of $17.5 million from the Vericel licensing agreement. Revenues from product in the second quarter of 2020 were $1.1 million, reflecting an increase of 17% in comparison to the second quarter of 2019, excluding the one-time upfront payment.
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was $1.2 million, compared to a gross profit of $17.5 million for the second quarter of 2019, which included $16.8 million from the Vericel licensing agreement.
Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2020, net of participations, were $1.6 million, compared with $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to decrease of participation by BARDA and Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA).
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were $2.3 million, in line with the second quarter of 2019.
Operating loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $2.7 million, compared with an operating profit of $13.9 million in the second quarter of 2019, which included the upfront payment of $17.5 million from the Vericel licensing agreement, net of royalty payment of $0.7 million and $0.8 million of other expenses.
The Company posted a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.11 per share, for the second quarter of 2020 compared with a net profit of $12.7 million, or $0.47 per share, for the second quarter of 2019, which included the $17.5 million upfront license payment, net of royalty payment of $0.7 million and $0.8 million of other expenses. Excluding the upfront license payment net of deal related costs, net loss for the second quarter of 2019 was $3.3 million, or $0.12 per share.
Adjusted EBITDA, as defined below, for the second quarter of 2020 was a loss of $2.1 million, compared with a profit of $15.4 million for the second quarter of 2019, which included the upfront payment of $17.5 million from the Vericel licensing agreement, net of royalty payment of $0.7 million.
Year-to-Date 2020 Financial Results
Revenues for the first half of 2020 were $8.5 million compared with $21.2 million in the first half of 2019, which included the $17.5 million upfront payment from the Vericel licensing agreement for NexoBrid.
The Company’s net loss for the first half of 2020 was $5.6 million or $0.20 per share compared with net profit of $8.6 million or $0.32 per share for the first half of 2019, which included the $17.5 million upfront license payment, net of royalty payment of $0.7 million and $0.9 million of other expenses. Excluding the upfront license payment net of deal related costs, net loss for the first half of 2019 was $7.3 million, or $0.27 per share.
Adjusted EBITDA, for the first half of 2020, was a loss of $3.9 million, compared with a profit of $12.4 million for the first half of 2019, which included the upfront payment of $17.5 million from the Vericel licensing agreement, net of royalty payment of $0.7 million.
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