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PTC Therapeutics(PTCT) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-30 06:26
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2020 were $118.4 million, a 66% increase year-over-year, including $82.7 million in net product revenue and $35.7 million in collaboration and royalty revenue [38][42] - Net product revenue for Emflaza was $38.5 million, up from $22.9 million in Q3 2019, reflecting strong growth driven by new patient prescriptions [40] - Translarna net product revenues were $43.4 million, down from $48.3 million in Q3 2019, primarily due to delays in Brazil's group purchase orders [39][42] - Non-GAAP R&D expenses were $83.8 million, up from $58.1 million in Q3 2019, reflecting increased investment in research programs and clinical pipeline advancement [40][42] - Net loss for Q3 2020 was $69.7 million, compared to a net loss of $60 million in Q3 2019 [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Evrysdi showed strong launch performance in the U.S., with a positive response from the SMA community and significant uptake among previously treated patients [7][9] - Emflaza product revenues increased by 68% year-over-year, with high compliance and low patient discontinuations [32] - Translarna continued to exceed expectations outside of Brazil, with a purchase agreement secured with Brazil's Ministry of Health [32][39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Evrysdi has been approved in multiple countries, including Brazil, Ukraine, and Chile, with an NDA filed in Japan triggering a $7.5 million milestone payment [9][10] - The company estimates approximately 12,000 commercially addressable mitochondrial epilepsy patients globally [15] - There are an estimated 50,000 PKU patients globally, with 20,000 in the U.S., indicating a significant unmet medical need [16][28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to create value by developing novel therapeutics for patients with medical needs and expanding its global commercial engine [6] - PTC is focused on advancing its R&D pipeline, including the splicing platform and gene therapy programs, to bring more therapies to patients [11][18] - The company is actively pursuing patient finding activities in preparation for potential launches in Europe next year [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong launch of Evrysdi and the ongoing growth of the commercial portfolio despite COVID-19 challenges [6][10] - The company anticipates reporting top-line results for several clinical trials in the first half of 2021, including PTC 518 for Huntington's disease and PTC 299 for COVID-19 [19][27] - Management highlighted the importance of collaboration with partners and the SMA community to address high unmet medical needs [9][10] Other Important Information - The company has a strong cash position of approximately $1.14 billion as of September 30, 2020, allowing for continued investment in its pipeline [42] - The gene therapy manufacturing facility is ready for production, with ongoing progress in the ADC deficiency program [18][29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you confirm if the IND for PTC 518 has been filed? - Management confirmed that all regulatory and ethics documents have been approved, and the study is set to start soon [45][46] Question: What are the expectations for the mitochondrial epilepsy trial enrollment timeline? - Management expects the trial to be completed by the end of 2022, with strategies in place to minimize COVID-19 impact [55][56] Question: What are the expectations for the Translarna data and approval timelines? - Management indicated that positive dystrophin data could lead to an accelerated approval submission in the first half of 2021 [62][63] Question: How is the patient identification process for AADC gene therapy going? - Management reported active efforts in patient education and screening, with a goal of identifying 300 or more addressable patients [66][68]
PTC Therapeutics(PTCT) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-06 03:43
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q2 2020 were $75.2 million, down from $85.5 million in Q2 2019, reflecting a decrease primarily due to delays in Brazil's group purchase order [28] - Translarna net product revenues were $38.6 million for Q2 2020, compared to $57.8 million in Q2 2019, impacted by the Brazil order delay [28] - Emflaza reported net product revenues of $36.2 million for Q2 2020, up from $27.6 million in Q2 2019, indicating over 30% year-over-year growth [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) franchise experienced nearly 20% growth year-over-year, excluding Brazil [20] - Emflaza had a strong quarter with over 30% year-over-year growth, driven by new patient prescriptions and operational efficiencies [23] - Translarna continued to grow in key markets outside Brazil, with new patient identification despite COVID-19 challenges [21][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused administrative delays in Brazil, affecting the group purchase order for Translarna, but new patient identification has continued in Europe and Latin America [22][20] - The market for refractory mitochondrial epilepsy is estimated at approximately 11,000 to 13,000 patients in the U.S., EU, Latin America, and Japan [14] - The market size for Friedreich ataxia is estimated to be around 25,000 patients in aggregate across the U.S., EU, Australia, and Latin America [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its splicing platform, anticipating 3 to 5 new development candidates over the next 3 to 5 years [7] - The acquisition of PTC923 for phenylketonuria (PKU) enhances the company's platform capabilities and addresses unmet medical needs in inborn errors of metabolism [7] - The company is focused on advancing key programs despite COVID-19, including trials for PTC518 for Huntington's disease and PTC299 for COVID-19 [9][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the potential of risdiplam as a competitive product for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with a PDUFA date approaching [5] - The company has taken proactive steps to mitigate risks associated with COVID-19 and has continued to execute on key programs [9] - Management remains optimistic about the growth trajectory of Emflaza and the DMD franchise, expecting strong performance to continue into the second half of the year [23] Other Important Information - The company completed a transaction with Royalty Pharma, bringing in $650 million in non-dilutive capital, which will support ongoing operations and growth [26] - Non-GAAP R&D expenses for Q2 2020 were $168 million, significantly higher than $54.5 million in Q2 2019, due to one-time charges related to acquisitions and manufacturing agreements [29] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $498.9 million as of June 30, 2020, with pro forma cash exceeding $1.1 billion after the Royalty Pharma deal [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Importance of business development versus splicing platform development - Management emphasized that both business development and splicing platform development are critical, with a focus on maintaining a broad pipeline to address unmet medical needs [34][36] Question: Types of programs sought for business development - The company is looking for selective and strategic opportunities within its existing therapeutic areas, including gene therapy and inborn errors of metabolism [40] Question: Confidence in FDA approval for risdiplam - Management expressed strong confidence in receiving FDA approval by the PDUFA date, highlighting the product's broad efficacy and competitive advantages [42] Question: Remaining steps for BLA filing for AADC - The company is awaiting completion of surgical procedures with the SmartFlow cannula, which is essential for the BLA submission [46] Question: Patient identification efforts for mitochondrial epilepsy trial - The company is leveraging existing relationships with patient foundations to enhance patient identification and enrollment for the trial [71] Question: Impact of COVID-19 on Translarna revenues - The decline in Translarna revenues is primarily attributed to delays in Brazil, while key markets outside Brazil have shown growth [76]
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) Investor Presentation - Slideshow
2020-07-24 21:36
Splicing Platform Deep Dive July 24, 2020 Forward Looking Statement 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this presentation, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements with respect to future revenue and statements regarding: the future expectations, plans and prospects for PTC, including with respect to the expected timing of clinical tri ...
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) Presents At Jefferies Virtual Healthcare Conference - Slideshow
2020-06-03 16:58
PTC Therapeutics Jefferies Virtual Healthcare Conference Stuart W. Peltz, Ph.D., CEO Forward looking statement 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this presentation, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements with respect to future revenue and statements regarding: the future expectations, plans and prospects for PTC, including with res ...
PTC Therapeutics(PTCT) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-05-01 17:01
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTCT) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call April 30, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Alex Kane - Head of Investor Relations Stuart Peltz - Chief Executive Officer Emily Hill - Chief Financial Officer Matthew Klein - Chief Development Officer Eric Pauwels - Chief Business Officer Conference Call Participants Eileen Maysek - Cantor Fitzgerald Tazeen Ahmad - BofA Merrill Lynch Joel Beatty - Citigroup Joseph Thome - Cowen and Company Vincent Chen - Bernstein Peter Kim - Barclays ...
PTC Therapeutics(PTCT) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-03-04 13:47
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Financial Results & Corporate Update PTC Therapeutics, Inc. Forward looking statement 2 This presentation contains forward -looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 . All statements contained in this presentation, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements with respect to 2020 net product revenue guidance, statements with respect to the 2020 non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expense g ...
PTC Therapeutics(PTCT) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-03-03 00:40
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PTCT) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call March 2, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Alex Kane - Head of Investor Relations Stuart Peltz - Chief Executive Officer Marcio Souza - Chief Operating Officer Emily Hill - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alethia Young - Cantor Fitzgerald Joe Thome - Cowen and Company Martin Auster - Credit Suisse Vincent Chen - Bernstein Robyn Karnauskas - SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Sami Corwin - William Blair Gena Wang - Barclays ...
PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) Presents At 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow
2020-01-16 18:59
PTC 2020 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference Stuart W. Peltz, Ph.D., CEO Forward looking statement 2 This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this presentation, other than statements of historic fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements related to preliminary unaudited 2019 financial information with respect to 2019 net product revenue of Translarna for the treatment of nmDMD and ...