UroGen Pharma (URGN) 2025 Conference September 04, 2025 03:55 PM ET Speaker1Welcome everyone to the very last session of day two of the Cantor Conference. I think you'll all be well rewarded by our fireside chat with UroGen Pharma Ltd. My name is Eric Schmidt. I'm one of the analysts at the company, and it's my distinct pleasure to welcome Liz Barrett, who's the company's President and CEO.Speaker2Hi, Eric.Speaker1As well as Mark Schoenberg, the company's Chief Medical Officer. We have Christopher Degnan, t ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects revenues for the product Almighta to be between $94 million and $98 million for the year, indicating year-over-year growth [62] - The peak potential for the XaStorY opportunity is projected to exceed $1 billion, suggesting a clear path to profitability over the next five years [63] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total addressable market (TAM) for low-grade intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is over $5 billion, significantly larger than the $700 million TAM for low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma [14] - The company reported that 80% of patients achieved a complete response without undergoing TURBT, with 72% remaining recurrence-free at 24 months [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has expanded its sales force to cover 8,500 physicians, targeting 85% to 90% of the market opportunity, with an initial focus on 2,000 physicians more inclined to adopt new products [36][38] - The company anticipates that 70% of utilization will eventually occur in community settings, despite initial usage being more concentrated in hospital settings [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on lifecycle management, with plans to transition to UGN-one 103, which has a patent extension until December 2041, and aims to target high-grade disease [71][72] - The company is also exploring collaborations to enhance the efficacy of other drugs using its gel technology, indicating a strategy for broader market penetration [88] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the upcoming permanent J code expected in January, which is anticipated to accelerate adoption and utilization of their products [44][56] - The management team noted that logistical and reimbursement barriers, rather than clinical concerns, are the primary challenges facing adoption in the urology market [46] Other Important Information - The company is conducting a study on UGN-one 103, with expectations for similar efficacy data to the existing product, and plans to file for approval in 2026 [70][81] - The company is also developing UGN-five 01, an oncolytic virus, with plans to expand its application beyond bladder cancer in the future [89] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the importance of the J code? - The J code is crucial for urologists as it allows for electronic reimbursement processes, reducing administrative burdens and increasing confidence in product adoption [39][42] Question: How does the company plan to reach community practices? - The company has expanded its sales force and is focusing on a subset of physicians more likely to adopt new products, with a strategy to increase community practice engagement over time [36][38] Question: What is the expectation for breaking even based on the story? - The company has not provided specific guidance on the timeline to breakeven but believes its current cash runway supports a path to profitability given the size of the XaStorY opportunity [62][63]