ZAI LAB(ZLAB) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2025-11-06 12:06

Financial Performance - Net product revenue for Q3 2025 was $115.4 million, a 13% increase year-over-year, driven by higher sales of NUZYRA and XACDURO[85]. - Total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, increased by $13.8 million (14%) to $116.1 million compared to $102.3 million in the same period of 2024[100]. - Product revenue, net, rose by $13.5 million (13%) to $115.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven by increased sales of NUZYRA and VYVGART[101]. - Collaboration revenue surged by $0.3 million (76%) to $734,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, reflecting promotional activities in mainland China[105]. - Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $36.0 million, a reduction of $5.7 million (14%) compared to a net loss of $41.7 million in the same period of 2024[120]. - Net product revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased by $41.0 million (14%) to $330.1 million compared to $289.1 million in the same period of 2024[100]. - Interest income decreased by $0.7 million (8%) to $8.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to lower interest rates[115]. - Foreign currency gains were $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, down from $14.5 million in the same period of 2024, driven by RMB appreciation against the U.S. dollar[117]. - The company reported a loss per ordinary share of $0.03 for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss per ordinary share of $0.04 in the same period of 2024[120]. Research and Development - The company expects to continue incurring substantial costs related to research and development and commercialization activities[83]. - The global Phase I clinical trial of Zocilurtatug Pelitecan (Zoci) showed a 68% overall response rate in 2L patients with ES-SCLC[86]. - The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Povetacicept for IgA nephropathy, with full enrollment of the Phase III study completed[91]. - The NMPA granted Innovative Medical Device Designation for TTFields therapy for pancreatic cancer, with plans to file for regulatory approval in Q4 2025[90]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company may be required to pay up to $211.0 million in development and regulatory milestone payments for current clinical programs[98]. Expenses and Cash Flow - Research and development expenses decreased by $18.1 million (27%) to $47.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to reduced licensing fees and personnel costs[106]. - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $2.9 million (4%) to $70.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, mainly due to higher selling expenses for NUZYRA and VYVGART[114]. - Net cash used in operating activities decreased by $34.3 million to $124.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $159.1 million in 2024[140]. - Net cash provided by investing activities increased by $346.6 million, primarily due to a $313.7 million increase in proceeds from the maturity of short-term investments[141]. - As of September 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $717.2 million, restricted cash of $101.1 million, and short-term investments of nil[152]. - The net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was $267.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[139]. Debt and Financial Commitments - The company had short-term debt of $203.0 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $131.7 million as of December 31, 2024[156]. - The two largest customers accounted for approximately 19% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2025[153]. - The company had commitments of $0.7 million related to commercial manufacturing development activities and capital expenditures as of September 30, 2025[136]. - The company has identified opportunities to access capital through debt arrangements totaling approximately $275.4 million to support working capital needs in mainland China[137]. - A 100-basis point increase in interest rates would not materially increase the company's interest expense on short-term debt[156]. Leadership and Strategy - The company appointed Dr. Shan He as Senior Vice President, Chief Business Officer, to lead strategy for business development and partnerships[92]. - The company plans to increase patient access to existing commercial products through NRDL listing and supplemental insurance coverage[93]. - The company anticipates fluctuations in financial results based on the success of commercial products and research and development expenses[84].