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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical(RARE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company reported total revenue of $160 million, representing a 15% increase compared to Q3 2024 and an 18% increase for the first nine months of 2025 over the same period in 2024 [14][15] - The net loss for the quarter was $180 million, equating to $1.81 per share [15] - Cash, cash equivalents, and securities as of September 30, 2025, totaled $447 million, bolstered by a recent $400 million financing [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Crysvita generated $112 million in Q3 2025, with revenue contributions of $57 million from North America, $47 million from Latin America and Turkey, and $8 million from Europe [15] - DOJOLVI contributed $24 million, maintaining steady growth, while EVKEEZA and MEPSEVII contributed $17 million and $7 million, respectively [15] - The company expects total revenue for 2025 to be between $640 million and $670 million, indicating a growth of 14%-20% over 2024 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Latin America, approximately 875 patients are now on Crysvita therapy, with 50 new start forms generated in Q3 2025 [8] - In the EMEA region, around 310 patients are receiving EVKEEZA across 17 countries, with 120 new patients added since the beginning of the year [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing opportunities from its four commercial products and has two BLA submissions in progress for ultra-rare diseases [4] - A recent $400 million financing through the sale of Crysvita royalties is aimed at strengthening the balance sheet and supporting upcoming pivotal data readouts [4][13] - The company plans to maintain financial discipline while preparing for the launch of new products and managing cash burn [5][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the upcoming pivotal data readouts for osteogenesis imperfecta and Angelman syndrome, with expectations for significant commercial opportunities [5][23] - The company reaffirmed its path to profitability by 2027, supported by continued double-digit growth from existing products and potential new launches [16][48] Other Important Information - The company is preparing for the rolling BLA submission for DTX401, expected to be completed next month, and anticipates a BLA resubmission for UX111 in early 2026 [18][21] - Management highlighted the importance of patient support programs in influencing treatment decisions among caregivers and patients [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Data update on Orbit and Cosmic studies - Management confirmed that data from both studies will be reported together, expected in December or January, with variability in timing due to data cleaning processes [26][27] Question: Open label extension from phase II for OI - Management stated that while no new quantitative data is available, they are confident in the phase II results and expect a fracture reduction of 40%-70% in phase III [30][32] Question: Clarification on UX111 and DTX401 submissions - Management explained that the timing of submissions was adjusted due to the need for additional reports, with DTX401 expected to be filed first [35][36] Question: Impact of OMERS transaction on financing needs - Management indicated that the $400 million raised will help address investor concerns regarding financing needs in 2026, particularly related to priority vouchers [42][48] Question: Commercial opportunity for Setrusumab in OI - Management believes the OI population is larger than XLH and expects similar pricing, indicating a significant commercial opportunity [58] Question: Loss of exclusivity for Setrusumab - Management highlighted orphan designation as a protective factor against loss of exclusivity, with additional patents in place to extend protection [90]