Amicus Therapeutics(FOLD) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved total revenue of $125.2 million for Q1 2025, representing a 13% increase year-over-year, and a 15% increase at constant exchange rates [33] - GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $21.7 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $48.4 million, or $0.16 per share in Q1 2024 [34] - Non-GAAP net income was $9 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.02 per share in the same period last year [35] - Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $251 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $250 million at December 31, 2024 [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Galafold reached $104.2 million, up 6% at constant exchange rates, with a 14% increase in new patient starts globally [10] - Revenue for Pombility reached $21 million, up 92% at constant exchange rates, driven primarily by the US, Germany, and Spain [14] - The company adjusted its revenue growth guidance for Pombility and Upholda from 65%-85% to 50%-65% at constant exchange rates [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The US contributed significantly to growth, with 60% of total revenue generated outside the US and 40% from within [33] - The UK sales were impacted by higher VPAG rebates than previously anticipated, with the negotiated rate increasing from 15% to 22% [46] - The company recorded revenue in Q1 across seven countries, including the US, Germany, Austria, Spain, the UK, Switzerland, and Sweden [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company entered a strategic collaboration with Dimerix to commercialize DMX200, a treatment for FSGS, enhancing its late-stage pipeline [25] - The company aims to achieve GAAP profitability in the second half of 2025 while maintaining financial discipline [9] - The company is focused on expanding its portfolio in rare diseases, particularly in neuromuscular and rare kidney diseases [92] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth trajectory, expecting continued double-digit revenue growth in core business areas [6] - The management acknowledged challenges in the UK market due to unexpected rebate increases but remains optimistic about patient growth compensating for this [46] - The company anticipates a significant acceleration in patient starts in the second half of 2025, particularly in new launch markets [52] Other Important Information - The company is onshoring a portion of its drug product manufacturing to enhance supply chain diversification [8] - The company reiterated its commitment to maintaining high compliance and adherence rates for its therapies [13] - The company is actively enrolling in pediatric clinical trials and generating real-world data to support its therapies [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What led to the higher-than-anticipated rebate for Galafold and Pombility? - Management explained that the rebate was a negotiated rate by the industry association in the UK, which unexpectedly increased from 15% to 22% [46] Question: What has changed regarding the cadence of ex-US launches and patient starts? - Management noted that reimbursement settlements led to delays in patient starts, which are now expected to accelerate in the second half of the year [50][52] Question: Can you elaborate on the diligence process for the DMX200 licensing agreement? - Management highlighted that the diligence included careful review of data, market research, and discussions with physicians, leading to confidence in the asset's differentiation [60] Question: What is the expected timeline for the next interim analysis for DMX200? - Management indicated that the timeline for the next interim analysis could be around nine months, depending on the collaboration with Parasol and the FDA [71] Question: How does the company plan to position Pombility against traditional ERT in new markets? - Management emphasized the importance of demonstrating the product's value proposition and differentiated data to drive adoption in new markets [90]