Theravance Biopharma(TBPH) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - YUPELRI net sales increased by 6% to just over $58 million, driven by demand growth and favorable pricing [2][4] - Collaboration revenue reported at $15.4 million, up 6% year over year, with YUPELRI brand level cash profitability growing faster than collaboration revenue [16][18] - Operating expenses, excluding share-based compensation, increased to $25 million, primarily due to R&D and SG&A expenses [17][18] - The company ended the quarter with $131 million in cash and no debt, reflecting a strong financial position [18][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hospital doses of YUPELRI increased by 48% year on year, achieving record high volume with approximately 316,000 units pulled through the hospital channel [2][6] - The performance of YUPELRI in the hospital setting is a key strategic differentiator, contributing significantly to overall brand growth [5][6] - TRELEGY reported global net sales of $854 million, up 14% year over year, positioning the company to achieve a $50 million milestone in 2025 [4][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Market research indicates significant future potential for YUPELRI, with additional demand growth expected [7] - The company is focused on transitioning hospital patients to community maintenance care, which is critical for long-term growth [6][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver high-quality results in the Sypris trial, with a focus on enrolling the right patients and optimizing study factors [3][12] - YUPELRI is positioned as a foundational and highly profitable asset, with plans to achieve a $25 million near-term milestone and extended IP protection through 2039 [8][9] - The company is preparing for an expedited NDA submission for ampreloxetine, with ongoing engagement with the MSA community [12][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving higher-end milestones for TRELEGY, with consensus estimates for 2025 and 2026 increasing by approximately $100 million [10][11] - The company does not anticipate material impacts from potential tariff measures and remains focused on its value drivers [19][21] - Management highlighted the importance of the transition of care for hospital patients to ensure they receive ongoing treatment [28][30] Other Important Information - The company is actively engaging with payers regarding ampreloxetine and its potential role in treating nOH [33][34] - Five out of eight Paragraph IV filers have been settled regarding YUPELRI, with three litigants remaining [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Status update on ampreloxetine manufacturing and IP - The IP for ampreloxetine is currently in Ireland, with API manufacturing outside the U.S. in Taiwan, allowing flexibility for future adjustments [26] Question: Efforts to increase hospital prescriptions to filled chronic prescriptions - The company is focused on ensuring patients receive support through fulfillment programs and follow-up care after leaving the hospital [27][30] Question: Feedback from payers on ampreloxetine - The company has started engaging with payers to educate them on the disease burden and the potential role of ampreloxetine [33][34] Question: Update on Paragraph IV filers for YUPELRI - Settlements have been reached with five of the eight filers, with three outstanding litigants [38]