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United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-07-29 17:48
United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Corporate Participants Dewey Steadman - Head, Investor Relations Martine Rothblatt - Chairman and Chief Operating Officer Mike Benkowitz - President and Chief Operating Officer Leigh Peterson - Vice President, Product Development Conference Call participants Hartaj Singh - Oppenheimer Eun Yang - Jefferies Martin Auster - Credit Suisse Liana Moussatos - Wedbush Securities Christopher Zopf - Cowen and Compa ...
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-29 10:17
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-26301 United Therapeutics Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) | Delaware | | --- ...
United Therapeutics (UTHR) Presents At Bank of America Healthcare Virtual Conference 2020 - Slideshow
2020-05-14 17:32
Financial Performance & Strategy - United Therapeutics' treprostinil revenue remains stable despite generic competition[22] - The company believes Remodulin revenues will continue to grow due to safety, supply chain reliability, patient support, and a highly differentiated product platform[27, 28] Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Market & Opportunities - United Therapeutics is targeting expansion in the PH market, including PH associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)[32] - The company estimates over 130,000 patients in the U S have PH ILD and ~100,000 have PH COPD[36] - United Therapeutics aims to reach 25,000 patients on PH therapies, a 3x increase from the current 7,500 patients[40, 41] Orenitram® Label Expansion Benefits - Expanded Orenitram® label shows a 61% reduction in the risk of disease progression[45] - Orenitram® is associated with a 37% reduction in the risk of death versus placebo at study closure[45] - PAH-related healthcare costs were 67% higher for selexipag patients than for Orenitram patients[45] Pipeline Development & Milestones - Tyvaso® INCREASE Phase III clinical trial in PH WHO Group 3 hit primary and all secondary endpoints, with sNDA planned mid-2020[49, 51] - Tyvaso increased six-minute-walk-distance (6MWD) by 21 meters versus placebo after 16 weeks of treatment (p=0 0043)[53] - Implantable System for Remodulin® is FDA cleared with U S launch targeted for July 2020[59, 87] Organ Manufacturing - United Therapeutics is developing organ manufacturing technologies, including EVLP, XENO kidneys, lung lobes, and 3DAP lungs[73] - EVLP has saved the lives of 137 patients[75] - 60% of lung 3DAP has been printed[75]
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2020 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-04-29 19:05
United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Dewey Steadman - Head, IR Martine Rothblatt - Chairman & CEO Michael Benkowitz - President & COO Leigh Peterson - VP, Product Development James Edgemond - CFO & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Chris Shibutani - Cowen Eun Yang - Jefferies Hartaj Singh - Oppenheimer Jessica Fye - JPMorgan Liana Moussatos - Wedbush Securities Martin Auster - Credit Suisse Operator Good morning, a ...
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-04-29 10:13
Part I. Financial Information (Unaudited) [Consolidated Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The consolidated financial statements present the company's financial position and operations, reporting a significant turnaround to net income in Q1 2020 [Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) The balance sheet reflects increased total assets and cash, alongside decreased liabilities primarily due to credit reclassification Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in millions) | Account | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $875.2 | $738.4 | | Total current assets | $1,846.3 | $1,864.5 | | Total assets | $4,025.9 | $3,913.4 | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $207.3 | $463.0 | | Line of credit (non-current) | $800.0 | $600.0 | | Total liabilities | $1,077.4 | $1,133.0 | | Total stockholders' equity | $2,948.5 | $2,780.4 | [Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) The statements of operations show a significant shift to net income in Q1 2020, primarily driven by a substantial decrease in R&D expenses compared to the prior year Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total revenues | $356.3 | $362.6 | | Research and development | $73.2 | $897.4 | | Total operating expenses | $189.6 | $1,018.5 | | Operating income (loss) | $166.7 | ($655.9) | | Net income (loss) | $137.7 | ($494.6) | | Diluted net income (loss) per share | $3.12 | ($11.32) | - The dramatic swing from a significant operating loss in Q1 2019 to operating income in Q1 2020 was driven by the **$800.0 million** upfront payment under the license agreement with Arena Pharmaceuticals, which was recorded as R&D expense in Q1 2019[68](index=68&type=chunk)[82](index=82&type=chunk)[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Comprehensive%20Income) Comprehensive income for Q1 2020 significantly improved to **$148.4 million**, primarily due to the shift from net loss to net income and unrealized gains Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (in millions) | Metric | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net income (loss) | $137.7 | ($494.6) | | Other comprehensive income, net of tax | $10.7 | $2.7 | | **Comprehensive income (loss)** | **$148.4** | **($491.9)** | [Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Stockholders%27%20Equity) Total stockholders' equity increased to **$2.95 billion** as of March 31, 2020, driven by net income and share-based compensation [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Net cash provided by operating activities was **$214.6 million** for Q1 2020, a significant improvement from the prior year's cash usage, primarily due to reduced R&D payments Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (in millions) | Activity | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $214.6 | ($627.4) | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($27.6) | ($60.3) | | Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | ($50.2) | $809.1 | | **Net increase in cash and cash equivalents** | **$136.8** | **$121.4** | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=8&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) The notes detail accounting policies, debt facilities, and ongoing litigation, including an antitrust suit from Sandoz and patent challenges from Liquidia Technologies - The company adopted new accounting standards for credit losses (ASU 2016-13) and goodwill impairment testing (ASU 2017-04) on January 1, 2020, with no material impact on the financial statements, apart from a minor adjustment to retained earnings[23](index=23&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk) - As of March 31, 2020, the company had an **$800.0 million** outstanding balance on its unsecured revolving credit facility, which was reclassified entirely to a non-current liability due to uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic[46](index=46&type=chunk) - The company is involved in litigation with Sandoz over alleged anticompetitive conduct related to Remodulin cartridges and is facing patent challenges from Liquidia Technologies regarding its Tyvaso patents[75](index=75&type=chunk)[78](index=78&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=28&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the impact of COVID-19 on operations and clinical trials, a **2%** revenue decline in Q1 2020, and the company's strong liquidity and R&D pipeline [Impact of COVID-19 on our Business](index=28&type=section&id=Impact%20of%20COVID-19%20on%20our%20Business) The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, which introduces significant uncertainty regarding near-term revenue and clinical trial timelines, leading to withdrawal of the 2020 revenue forecast - Due to the rapidly evolving situation and lack of visibility from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company is no longer able to predict whether its full-year 2020 net revenues will grow compared to 2019[84](index=84&type=chunk) - Most ongoing clinical studies have paused new patient enrollment, including trials for Tyvaso (PERFECT), ralinepag (ADVANCE), and Treprostinil Technosphere (BREEZE), which is expected to delay completion and data readouts[95](index=95&type=chunk) - In April 2020, the company observed a reduction in new patient prescriptions across all treprostinil-based products, believed to be due to patients' inability to visit physician offices[92](index=92&type=chunk)[96](index=96&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=47&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Total revenues for Q1 2020 decreased by **2%** to **$356.3 million**, primarily due to generic competition, while operating expenses significantly decreased, leading to improved operating and net income Net Product Sales by Product (in millions) | Product | Q1 2020 | Q1 2019 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Remodulin | $145.3 | $155.5 | (7)% | | Tyvaso | $102.9 | $103.8 | (1)% | | Orenitram | $69.0 | $58.4 | 18% | | Unituxin | $26.6 | $24.9 | 7% | | Adcirca | $12.5 | $20.0 | (38)% | | **Total revenues** | **$356.3** | **$362.6** | **(2)%** | - R&D expenses decreased by **$825.2 million** compared to Q1 2019, primarily because the prior-year period included an **$800.0 million** upfront payment for the ralinepag license and a **$12.5 million** payment for the MannKind collaboration[166](index=166&type=chunk) - Cost of product sales decreased by **$5.8 million**, mainly due to a **$3.3 million** decrease in royalty expense for Adcirca as sales declined from generic competition[164](index=164&type=chunk) [Research and Development](index=37&type=section&id=Research%20and%20Development) The company's R&D efforts focus on near-term and medium-term pipeline programs, including the Remunity pump launch, Tyvaso sNDA submission, and advancing the Implantable System for Remodulin, despite a setback with the Trevyent NDA - The Phase III INCREASE study of Tyvaso in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) met its primary endpoint, with a supplemental NDA submission planned by mid-2020[138](index=138&type=chunk)[139](index=139&type=chunk) - In April 2020, the FDA issued a complete response letter (CRL) for the Trevyent new drug application, indicating that previously raised deficiencies have not been resolved[132](index=132&type=chunk) Key Near-Term Pipeline Programs (2020-2022) | Product | Indication | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Remunity (treprostinil) | PAH | Pharmacy-fill 510(k) cleared; Launch expected by July 2020 | | Tyvaso (treprostinil) | PH associated with IPF (WHO Group 3) | Phase III INCREASE study successful; sNDA submission planned mid-2020 | | Trevyent (treprostinil) | PAH | Evaluating FDA complete response letter to NDA | | Implantable System for Remodulin | PAH | U.S. launch pending satisfaction of regulatory requirements by Medtronic | [Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources](index=51&type=section&id=Financial%20Condition%2C%20Liquidity%2C%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity with **$2.41 billion** in cash and investments, and believes it can fund operations, despite reclassifying its **$800.0 million** credit facility to non-current due to COVID-19 uncertainty Liquidity Summary (in millions) | Account | March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $875.2 | $738.4 | | Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable investments | $2,412.5 | $2,253.4 | - The company decided not to repay a portion of its credit facility within one year out of an abundance of caution given the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, reclassifying the entire **$800.0 million** balance as a non-current liability[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=53&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's exposure to market risk has not materially changed since December 31, 2019 - There have been no material changes in the company's market risk exposure since the end of the previous fiscal year[181](index=181&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=53&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) The company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2020, with no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period[182](index=182&type=chunk) Part II. Other Information [Legal Proceedings](index=54&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) This section refers to Note 12 of the financial statements, detailing ongoing litigation, including an antitrust lawsuit from Sandoz and patent challenges from Liquidia Technologies - The company is engaged in an antitrust lawsuit with Sandoz Inc. and its partner, RareGen, LLC, concerning efforts to launch a generic version of Remodulin, with the court denying the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction[75](index=75&type=chunk) - Liquidia Technologies, Inc. has filed petitions to invalidate two of the company's patents related to treprostinil and has submitted an NDA for LIQ861, a potential competitor to Tyvaso[78](index=78&type=chunk)[79](index=79&type=chunk)[80](index=80&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=54&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) The company outlines numerous risks, including the significant new risk factor related to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on treprostinil-based products, increasing competition, and supply chain vulnerabilities - A new, significant risk factor details the potential adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business operations, clinical trial timelines, and revenues due to social distancing, healthcare system strain, and economic downturn[212](index=212&type=chunk)[213](index=213&type=chunk) - The company relies heavily on sales of Remodulin, Tyvaso, and Orenitram, which face increasing competition from generics (Remodulin, Adcirca) and new therapies like Liquidia's LIQ861, potentially impacting revenues[190](index=190&type=chunk)[196](index=196&type=chunk) - The company is exposed to significant manufacturing and supply chain risks, including reliance on sole-source third parties for critical products and components, such as Medtronic for the Implantable System for Remodulin and MannKind for Treprostinil Technosphere[207](index=207&type=chunk)[225](index=225&type=chunk)[226](index=226&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=85&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During Q1 2020, the company did not repurchase any outstanding equity securities or sell any unregistered equity securities - No unregistered sales of equity securities or share repurchases occurred during the first quarter of 2020[278](index=278&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=86&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including corporate governance documents and certifications
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2019 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-02-26 19:25
United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call February 26, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Dewey Steadman - Head of IR James Edgemond - CFO and Treasurer Martine Rothblatt - Chairman and CEO Michael Benkowitz - President and COO Leigh Peterson - VP, Product Development Conference Call Participants Chris Shibutani - Cowen Liana Moussatos - Wedbush Securities Jessica Fye - JPMorgan Hartaj Singh - Oppenheimer Thomas Deal - Credit Suisse Eun Yang - Jefferies Geoff Meacham - ...
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-02-26 11:12
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-26301 United Therapeutics Corporation (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware (State or Oth ...
United Therapeutics (UTHR) Presents At 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference - Slideshow
2020-01-14 19:49
UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference January 13, 2020 SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2019 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2019-10-30 17:06
United Therapeutics Corporation (NASDAQ:UTHR) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2019 9:00 AM ET Company Participants James C. Edgemond - CFO & Treasurer Dr. Martine A. Rothblatt - Chairman and CEO Michael I. Benkowitz - President and COO Conference Call Participants Jessica Fye - JP Morgan Martin Auster - Credit Suisse Liana Moussatos - Wedbush Securities Hartaj Singh - Oppenheimer & Company Operator Good morning and welcome to the United Therapeutics Corporation Third Quarter 2019 Earnings Call. ...
United Therapeutics(UTHR) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-10-30 10:17
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 Delaware 52-1984749 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 1040 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 1 ...