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Ascendis Pharma(ASND) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-07 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total product revenue for Q2 2025 was €153,700,000, with a negative foreign currency exchange impact of €7,600,000 [27] - Skytrofa revenue for the quarter was €50,700,000, including a €1,800,000 negative currency impact [27] - Eurvipath revenue more than doubled to €103,000,000, up from €44,700,000 in Q1 2025, despite a negative currency headwind of €5,800,000 [27] - R&D costs decreased to €72,000,000 from €83,500,000 year-over-year, while SG&A expenses increased to €107,600,000 from €74,300,000 [29] - The company ended Q2 2025 with cash and cash equivalents totaling €494,000,000, down from €518,000,000 as of March 31 [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Europad in Q2 reached €103,000,000, more than double that of Q1 [10] - Skytrofa revenues were €51,000,000, with growth driven by new patient starts and recent label expansion for adult growth hormone deficiency [24] - The company expects continued revenue growth driven by the strength of the global launch of Europad [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., over 1,500 prescribers wrote prescriptions for around 3,100 unique patients for Europad, reflecting strong demand [11] - The company has recognized revenue from more than 30 countries and has commercial agreements covering over 75 countries [15] - The U.S. launch of Europad is progressing well, with expectations for additional commercial launches in Europe and Japan [16][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve blockbuster status for multiple products and expand its innovation engine [8] - Focus on building long-term leadership in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism and growth disorders through differentiation, demand, and access [13] - The company is preparing for future growth opportunities and ongoing collaborations with Novo Nordisk for TransCon-based products in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the continued strong demand for Europad and the potential for it to become a blockbuster product [10] - The company anticipates becoming cash flow positive on a quarterly basis this year [29] - Management highlighted the importance of payer approvals and the ongoing efforts to improve the patient experience and access to treatment [34] Other Important Information - TransCon Growth Hormone is now approved in the U.S. for adults with growth hormone deficiency, and the company plans further label expansions [5] - The FDA granted priority review for TransCon CNP, recognizing its potential to improve treatment for achondroplasia [9] - The company is advancing new clinical data and preparing for additional key label expansions [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Continuation of enrollment trends - Management confirmed that the number of unique patients enrolled grew to 3,100 by the end of Q2, indicating steady state growth [36][38] Question: Improving conversion from enrollment to treatment - Management acknowledged ongoing efforts to improve the time from enrollment to treatment, with expectations for better results in the second half of the year [45][49] Question: Patient demographics and severity - Management clarified that there is no medical definition for severity in hyperparathyroidism, and they are focusing on addressing physicians who see a high number of patients [53][55] Question: Future revenue expectations - Management indicated that they expect continued strong revenue growth in the U.S. and Europe, with a focus on expanding commercial launches [61][62] Question: Compliance and patient retention - Management reported low discontinuation rates in Europe, indicating strong patient retention and satisfaction with the therapy [72][73] Question: Reporting enrollment forms - Management confirmed that they will continue to report necessary KPIs related to enrollment and treatment until a steady state is achieved [69][70] Question: Titration period and costs - Management noted that the titration period is successful, but they are still assessing real-world data on costs post-titration [98][101]