Theravance's Q4 Loss In Line With Estimates, Sales Beat

Financial Performance - Theravance Biopharma reported a fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted net loss of 5 cents per share, consistent with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to earnings of 3 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1] - Total revenues for the quarter were $18.8 million, slightly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $18.0 million, and reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6.8% due to higher collaboration revenues from partner Viatris [3] - The reported loss, including share-based compensation, income tax expense, and non-cash interest expense, was 31 cents per share, compared to a loss of 17 cents in the year-ago quarter [2] Collaboration and Revenue Sources - The revenue was entirely derived from Viatris' collaboration revenues related to Yupelri (revefenacin) sales, which increased by 8% year over year in the fourth quarter [4] - Viatris recorded U.S. net sales of Yupelri at $66.7 million, marking a 10% year-over-year increase [6] - Viatris retains 65% of the profits from Yupelri sales, while Theravance receives 35%, which includes its share of net sales and proportionate costs [5] Expenses and Financial Guidance - Research and development expenses (excluding share-based compensation) totaled $8.1 million, up nearly 23% from the previous year, while selling, general, and administrative expenses increased around 23% year over year to $14.1 million [9] - For 2025, Theravance expects adjusted R&D expenses to be in the range of $32-$38 million and adjusted SG&A expenses between $50 million and $60 million, with share-based compensation expenses projected at $18-$20 million [12] Cash Position and Future Outlook - As of December 31, 2024, Theravance had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities amounting to $88.4 million, down from $91.4 million as of September 30, 2024 [11] - The company anticipates adjusted losses and cash burn in 2025 to be similar to 2024 levels, with an adjusted loss of $16 million and cash burn of $14 million recorded in 2024 [13] Pipeline Developments - Theravance is developing ampreloxetine (TD-9855), a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor for treating neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in patients with multiple system atrophy [14] - The phase III CYPRESS study for ampreloxetine was initiated in 2024, with patient enrollment expected to complete by mid-2025, and top-line data anticipated six months post-enrollment [15]