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Aurinia Pharmaceuticals(AUPH) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-31 13:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue was $70 million and $132.5 million, up 22% and 23% respectively from $57.2 million and $107.5 million in the same periods of 2024 [5][9] - Net product sales of Loop Kinus were $66.6 million and $126.5 million, up 21% and 22% respectively from $55 million and $103.1 million in the same periods of 2024 [5][9] - Cash flow generated from operations was $45.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a negative $2.8 million in the same period of 2024 [5][9] - The company reported a net income of $21.5 million or $0.16 per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a net income of $722,000 or $0.01 per share in the same period of 2024 [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in total revenue and net product sales is primarily due to an increase in the number of Loop Kinus cartons sold to specialty pharmacies driven by further lupus nephritis market penetration [5][9] - Cost of revenue decreased to $7.1 million and $15.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $8.9 million and $16.7 million in the same periods of 2024 [10] - Gross margin improved to 90.88% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to 84.85% in the same periods of 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing a strong uptick in the number of rheumatology prescribers, indicating a positive impact from updated guidelines [20] - The hospital business has been growing healthily since the publication of the guidelines, reflecting increased adoption in academic settings [21][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is increasing its full-year 2025 total revenue guidance from a range of $250 million to $260 million to a range of $260 million to $270 million [6] - The company plans to initiate further clinical studies for Aratinacept in at least two autoimmune diseases in the second half of the year [8] - The management emphasizes maintaining operational efficiency while advancing the clinical development of Aratinacept and Loop Kinus [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth of the Loop Kinus business and the potential of Aratinacept in treating various B cell-mediated diseases [16][17] - The company is optimistic about the future, with expectations of continued growth in the second half of the year despite historical summer slowdowns [28] Other Important Information - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and investments of $315.1 million [6][9] - The company repurchased $11.2 million of its common shares for $90.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025 [6][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Potential for Aratinacept - Management sees potential in over 20 different B cell-mediated diseases for Aratinacept, but is not disclosing specific plans for competitive reasons [16][17] Question: Impact of Updated ACR Guidelines on Loop Kinus - Management noted a strong uptick in rheumatology prescribers and an increase in hospital business due to the updated guidelines [20][22] Question: Drivers of RAISE Guidance - Management indicated that the guidance range reflects historical trends and current business performance, with expectations of growth in the latter half of the year [28] Question: Development of AUR-200 - Management confirmed ongoing formulation work for AUR-200, aiming for a patient-friendly delivery method, potentially including an auto-injector [36] Question: R&D Spend and Cash Flow - Management did not provide specific guidance on future R&D expenses but emphasized the importance of maintaining operational efficiency and cash flow positivity [39][40] Question: Pediatric Exclusivity and Buyback Strategy - Management confirmed no changes to the exclusivity period and indicated that buyback strategies will depend on cash flow from operations and growth in the Loop Kinus business [51][56]