Indivior PLC(INDV) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenue for Q2 2025 was $300 million, an increase of 1% year-over-year, driven by record SUBLOCADE net revenue which offset pricing pressure on SUBOXONE Film [28][29] - Total SUBLOCADE net revenue reached $209 million, a 9% increase compared to Q2 2024 and a 19% increase sequentially [29] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $88 million, slightly down from the previous year due to increased marketing expenses [31] - The company raised its full-year 2025 net revenue guidance to a range of $1.03 billion to $1.08 billion, reflecting solid performance [33][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SUBLOCADE's dispense growth was 6% year-over-year and 9% sequentially, with market share in the U.S. remaining stable at approximately 75% [21] - The number of active SUBLOCADE prescribers increased by 14% year-over-year, indicating a solid base for future growth [22] - SUBOXONE Film outperformed expectations with a market share of 14% and benefited from stable pricing [29][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that the commercial channel represents a significant opportunity, with only 25% of SUBLOCADE volume coming from commercial patients despite 60% of covered lives being commercial [44][81] - Payer response to new dosing approaches for SUBLOCADE has been positive, with coverage reaching approximately 80% of covered lives [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Indivior Action Agenda is a three-phased operational roadmap aimed at maximizing business potential and creating shareholder value, with Phase One focused on generating momentum for SUBLOCADE [10][12] - The company plans to simplify operations by eliminating non-essential activities and restructuring its R&D and medical affairs organizations [12][17] - Future phases aim to accelerate growth and profitability, with a focus on commercial stage acquisitions starting in 2026 [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed encouragement about the performance in the first half of 2025 but acknowledged the need for improvement in U.S. commercial execution [8][16] - The opioid crisis remains a significant focus, with management advocating for broader access to treatments for opioid use disorder [76][78] - The company is optimistic about the potential for SUBLOCADE, citing low long-acting injectable penetration rates as an opportunity for growth [42][78] Other Important Information - Indivior canceled its secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange to reduce costs and complexity [35] - The company was added to the U.S. Russell Indexes, enhancing its visibility among U.S. investors [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunity in commercially covered patients vs. Medicaid - Management emphasized the importance of both channels, noting that while Medicaid is crucial, there is significant potential in the commercial space where only 25% of SUBLOCADE volume currently comes from [39][44] Question: Criminal justice system channel strategy - Management acknowledged the criminal justice system as an opportunity and noted stability after previous challenges, indicating a focus on growth in this area [42] Question: Future R&D spending priorities - Management plans to reorganize R&D to maintain capabilities while focusing on essential programs, with a goal to transition successful programs into Phase 3 [41] Question: Price compression on Suboxone and SUBLOCADE growth expectations - Management has not seen signs of additional price erosion for Suboxone and expects demand-driven growth for SUBLOCADE in the second half of the year [50][52] Question: Cost savings from streamlining the business - Management indicated that significant reductions in the overall cost structure are expected, with a full-year effect anticipated in 2026 [56][57] Question: Long-term market share expectations for SUBLOCADE - Management expressed confidence in SUBLOCADE's market position and noted stabilization in market share, with a focus on increasing long-acting injectable penetration [58][59] Question: Aligning SG&A spend with industry peers - Management is assessing the organization to reduce complexity and high costs, with a focus on essential spending [66][67]