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For More Information: Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Event to take place on Dec. 2, 2025 in New York City WARREN, N.J., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTCT) today announced that it will host an R&D Day to discuss its pipeline on Dec. 2, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. EST in New York City. The event will also be webcast. Matthew B. Klein, M.D., Chief Executive Officer, and PTC research and development team leaders will provide an update on the company's proprietary small molecule ...

Summary of PTC Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - PTC Therapeutics is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on rare disease therapies with a robust commercial portfolio of six marketed products [3][4] - The company has launched Safiance, an oral therapy for Phenylketonuria (PKU), which is expected to be a multi-billion dollar opportunity due to significant unmet needs in the PKU patient population [3][4][5] Core Points and Arguments Unmet Need in PKU - Approximately 17,000 individuals in the U.S. and 58,000 worldwide suffer from PKU, with a significant unmet need despite two existing therapies [4][5] - Current therapies do not sufficiently lower phenylalanine levels or allow dietary liberalization, leading to a burdensome diet for patients [5][6] - Safiance offers a differentiated solution with significant efficacy, allowing 97% of patients to liberalize their diet [7][8] Launch and Market Reception - Safiance was approved in July 2025, generating $19.6 million in revenue within the first six weeks of launch, with broad penetration among prescribers [10][27] - Physicians express strong interest in prescribing Safiance to all PKU patients, regardless of their current treatment status [11][18] - The launch strategy involved building relationships with Centers of Excellence and integrating with patient communities [10][12] Market Access and Payer Dynamics - Positive feedback from payers with minimal restrictions on Safiance prescriptions, primarily requiring prior authorization [19][22] - The company has engaged with payers to demonstrate the value of Safiance through clinical data, which has helped avoid step edits in access [21][22] International Expansion - The European launch began in Germany, maintaining a pricing corridor consistent with the U.S. [24][25] - Plans for launches in Japan and Brazil are underway, with expectations of favorable pricing dynamics [25][26] Financial Outlook - Revenue guidance for the year is set at $750 million to $800 million, with expectations that Safiance will drive the company towards profitability [29] - The company anticipates a decrease in operating expenses as expensive trials conclude [29] Additional Important Points Pipeline and Future Developments - PTC is focused on maintaining revenue from its Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) franchise despite generic competition, achieving over 70% of peak revenue post-exclusivity [30][31] - Upcoming FDA meetings for Vatiquinone (Friedreich's ataxia) and PTC518 (Huntington's disease) are aimed at discussing potential paths for resubmission and trial designs [34][36] R&D Focus - The company plans to showcase progress on its scientific platforms at an upcoming R&D day, highlighting advancements in its splicing platform and other therapeutic areas [37] This summary encapsulates the key insights from the conference call, focusing on PTC Therapeutics' strategic initiatives, market dynamics, and future outlook.

Company Overview - PTC Therapeutics is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, with a portfolio that includes six self-marketed products worldwide [4] - The company has a robust R&D pipeline, highlighted by its small molecule splicing platform, which has produced Evrysdi for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and Votoplam for Huntington's disease [4] Financial Performance - For the third quarter, PTC Therapeutics reported strong performance with revenues of $211 million, which included contributions from Sephience, their phenylketonuria (PKU) drug [5] - The company maintains a strong financial position with approximately $1.7 billion on its balance sheet [5] Product Launch - The launch of Sephience is a significant event for the company, providing a foundation for future growth [5]

Summary of PTC Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - PTC Therapeutics is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases, with a commercial portfolio of six products and a robust R&D pipeline, including small molecule splicing therapies like Evrysdi for SMA and Votaplam for Huntington's disease [4][5] Financial Performance - The company reported $211 million in revenue for Q3, with significant contributions from Sephience, their new drug for PKU, generating $19.6 million in the first six weeks post-launch [4][9][40] - PTC has a strong financial position with approximately $1.7 billion on the balance sheet [4][5] Sephience Launch - Sephience targets the PKU market, which has about 17,000 patients in the U.S. The drug is a once-a-day oral therapy with a strong efficacy and safety profile [6][8] - Early launch metrics include over 500 patient start forms and more than 300 patients on the drug within the first six weeks [9][10] - The drug is expected to become the standard of care for PKU, with broad adoption across all age groups and disease severities [10][18] Patient Segmentation and Market Dynamics - The patient population is segmented into those currently on therapy, those who have tried and failed therapies, and therapy-naive patients [7][24] - The company anticipates a significant number of switches from Kuvan (the existing therapy) to Sephience due to its superior efficacy [24][25] Access and Reimbursement - The process from patient start form to drug delivery is averaging two to four weeks, with no significant barriers from payers [30][32] - PTC has established favorable relationships with payers, leading to a smooth reimbursement process [32][34] International Launch Strategy - Sephience was launched in Germany on July 15, 2025, with a compassionate use program that facilitated early access for some patients [38][40] - The company plans to launch in Japan by Q1 2026, maintaining pricing parity with the U.S. [38][39] Future Growth Potential - The company aims for peak penetration rates of 40-50% in the PKU market, which could significantly boost revenues [44][45] - PTC is focused on achieving cash flow breakeven and profitability, with a long-term goal of reaching $2 billion in top-line revenue [78][79] Pipeline and R&D Focus - PTC is committed to advancing its R&D pipeline, including new preclinical programs and ongoing collaboration with Novartis on Huntington's disease [80][81] - An R&D day is scheduled for December 2, 2025, to share updates on research initiatives [79][80] Regulatory Updates - The company received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) for vatiquinone, with plans to meet with the FDA to discuss potential paths for resubmission [51][52] - The focus will be on aligning with the FDA on trial design and exploring accelerated approval pathways [75][76] Market Position and Competitive Landscape - Despite the entry of generics for Emflaza, PTC has maintained strong revenue performance due to brand loyalty and integrated patient services [72][73] - The company is optimistic about the potential of Sephience to drive future growth while sustaining revenue from legacy products [74]

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Core Insights - PTC Therapeutics reported a revenue of $211.01 million for Q3 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 7.2% and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.17% [1] - The company achieved an EPS of $0.20, a significant improvement from -$1.39 a year ago, resulting in an EPS surprise of 116.81% compared to the consensus estimate of -$1.19 [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net product revenue was $130.96 million, slightly below the average estimate of $107.87 million, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 3.3% [4] - Royalty revenue reached $70.79 million, surpassing the average estimate of $64.62 million, with a year-over-year increase of 15.4% [4] - Emflaza generated net product revenue of $35.2 million, exceeding the estimate of $32.03 million, but showing a significant year-over-year decline of 32.3% [4] - Translarna's net product revenue was $50.7 million, slightly above the estimate of $49.19 million, with a year-over-year decrease of 29.6% [4] Stock Performance - PTC Therapeutics shares have returned 4.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite, which saw a 2.1% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

分组1 - PTC Therapeutics reported quarterly earnings of $0.2 per share, significantly beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.19 per share, and showing improvement from a loss of $1.39 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +116.81% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $211.01 million for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.17%, and up from $196.79 million in the same quarter last year [2] - PTC Therapeutics has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates three times during the same period [2] 分组2 - The stock has increased approximately 50.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 16.5% [3] - The future performance of PTC Therapeutics' stock will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the company's earnings outlook [4][6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.98 on revenues of $189.42 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $7.72 on revenues of $1.72 billion [7] 分组3 - The Medical - Biomedical and Genetics industry, to which PTC Therapeutics belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - The correlation between near-term stock movements and earnings estimate revisions suggests that tracking these revisions can provide insights into stock performance [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $211 million, with Sephience contributing $19.6 million in its initial launch [4][16] - The company narrowed its full-year revenue guidance for 2025 to $750-$800 million, reflecting confidence in Sephience's performance and the DMD franchise [4][16] - DMD franchise revenue for the quarter was $86 million, with Translarna generating $51 million and Emflaza $35 million [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sephience generated $19.6 million in revenue, with $14.4 million from the US and $5.2 million from ex-US markets [4][16] - The DMD franchise continues to perform well despite the presence of generics, contributing significantly to overall revenue [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Sephience launch has seen strong initial uptake, with 521 patient start forms received from US centers as of September 30 [5][10] - The US payer engagement has been positive, with favorable policies allowing broad access to Sephience [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Sephience launch is viewed as foundational for sustainable growth and a path to profitability [4][5] - The company is actively preparing for the launch of Sephience in Japan, with regulatory approval anticipated in Q4 [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the early performance of Sephience, noting strong demand across various patient segments [5][21] - The company remains well-capitalized with approximately $1.68 billion in cash, enabling it to reach cash flow break-even and pursue strategic opportunities [8][17] Other Important Information - The company plans to host an R&D day on December 2 to share progress on research programs [8] - The company is finalizing a publication on Sephience's mechanism of action, supporting its efficacy for severe PKU mutations [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: What gives confidence in the durability of Sephience's launch? - Management noted strong initial feedback from physicians and patients, with many reporting significant benefits and a willingness to prescribe Sephience to a broad range of PKU patients [19][21] Question: What magnitude of fee reduction are doctors and payers looking for? - Responses vary, with some patients needing a 15%-30% reduction in phenylalanine levels to consider continuing treatment, alongside improvements in cognitive function and overall well-being [25][26] Question: What is the timeline from start form to patient receiving the drug? - The average timeline from patient start form to drug fill is currently between two to four weeks, depending on the payer [34] Question: How is the response rate for Sephience tracking in the real world? - It is too early to provide specific numbers, but initial feedback indicates good response rates and refill momentum [78] Question: Can you quantify the opportunity for Sephience in Brazil? - Brazil is expected to be an important market with over 6,000 patients, and the company is preparing for registration and pricing processes [84][86]

Revenue Generation - Sephience (sepiapterin) recognized $19.6 million in net sales during the quarter ended September 30, 2025[200]. - Translarna (ataluren) generated $50.7 million in net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2025[210]. - Emflaza (deflazacort) achieved $35.2 million in net sales during the quarter ended September 30, 2025[211]. - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, total net product revenue was $130.956 million, a decrease from $135.421 million in the same period of 2024, representing a decline of approximately 3.4%[242]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total net product revenue was $402.711 million, down from $446.245 million in 2024, reflecting a decrease of about 9.7%[242]. - Net product revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $131.0 million, a decrease of $4.5 million, or 3%, from $135.4 million for the same period in 2024[271]. - Net product revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $402.7 million, a decrease of $43.5 million, or 10%, from $446.2 million for the same period in 2024[286]. Milestone Payments and Agreements - The company paid $225.1 million in upfront consideration to former Censa securityholders as part of the Rights Satisfaction Agreement[205]. - Additional milestone payments of up to $500.0 million are contingent upon achieving specified net sales thresholds[204]. - Sephience (sepiapterin) was granted FDA approval for the treatment of PKU, triggering a $32.5 million milestone payment to former Censa securityholders[236]. - The Novartis Agreement includes an upfront payment of $1.0 billion and potential additional payments of up to $1.9 billion in milestones, along with a 40% share of U.S. profits and losses[310]. - As of September 30, 2025, the remaining potential sales milestones from the SMA License Agreement with Roche are $150.0 million[245]. Research and Development - The company has a diversified therapeutic portfolio pipeline focused on rare diseases related to neurology and metabolism[199]. - Research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, totaled $100.158 million, a decrease from $161.412 million in 2024, indicating a reduction of about 38%[255]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, research and development expenses were $322.121 million, down from $409.710 million in 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 21.4%[255]. - The Sephience program incurred $27.618 million in research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $23.386 million in 2024, an increase of about 18.5%[255]. - The company expects fluctuations in research and development expenses based on ongoing activities and clinical trial outcomes[252]. Financial Performance - As of September 30, 2025, the company reported a net income of $817.6 million and an accumulated deficit of $2,829.3 million[230]. - Collaboration and license revenue was $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $9.3 million, or 100%, from $0.0 million for the same period in 2024[273]. - Royalty revenue related to Evrysdi for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $70.8 million, compared to $61.4 million in 2024, marking an increase of approximately 15.7%[247]. - The company recognized $1.0 billion in license revenues related to Novartis for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with no remaining deferred revenue as of that date[249]. - Selling, general and administrative expense increased to $84.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $10.6 million, or 14%, from $73.5 million for the same period in 2024[278]. - Net interest expense decreased to $32.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, a decrease of $9.0 million, or 22%, from $41.6 million for the same period in 2024[282]. - Income tax benefit was $39.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, a change of $47.6 million, or over 100%, compared to an income tax expense of $8.7 million for the same period in 2024[284]. Future Outlook and Challenges - The company anticipates significant expenses related to commercialization efforts and ongoing clinical trials, impacting future capital requirements[231]. - The company expects to incur significant expenses and operating losses for at least the next fiscal year, despite generating net income in the recent quarters[300]. - The company expects cash flows from product sales, along with existing cash and marketable securities, to be sufficient to fund operating expenses for at least the next twelve months[317]. - Future capital requirements will depend on various factors, including commercialization strategy execution, clinical trials, and maintaining marketing authorizations[318]. - The company may need to obtain substantial additional funding to sustain operations and may finance cash needs through equity offerings, debt financings, and collaborations[323]. - If unable to raise additional funds, the company may have to delay or reduce product development and commercialization efforts[324]. Regulatory and Approval Updates - Upstaza (eladocagene exuparvovec) received accelerated approval from the FDA for the treatment of AADC deficiency in November 2024[216]. - Sephience was approved by the FDA for treating PKU in patients aged one month and above on July 28, 2025[200]. - The FDA issued a complete response letter for vatiquinone, stating that additional studies are needed to support NDA resubmission[222]. - The company submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for vatiquinone to the FDA in December 2024, but received a complete response letter in August 2025 indicating that additional studies are needed[316]. - The company plans to meet with the FDA in the fourth quarter of 2025 to discuss the vatiquinone development program and the votoplam Phase 3 clinical trial design[222].