KalVista Pharmaceuticals(KALV) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of EKTERLY reached $13.7 million for the launch period through September 30, which includes $1.4 million recorded in July [21] - Total operating expenses for the period were $59.7 million, consisting of approximately $12 million in R&D expenses and approximately $46.5 million in SG&A expenses [23] - Gross to net came in toward the low end of the expected range this quarter, driven largely by lower copay utilization typical for this time of year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. launch of EKTERLY has seen strong adoption, with 937 start forms received, representing over 10% of the HAE community [15] - The average number of cartons per shipment is on the high end of expected ranges, aligning with utilization among high-burden patients [22] - Patients refilling prescriptions are doing so every three to four weeks, indicating a growing reliance on EKTERLY [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The approval footprint for EKTERLY continues to grow, with recent approvals in Australia, Germany, and ongoing discussions for launches in the U.K. and Japan [5][19] - Awareness levels among healthcare providers are exceptionally high, with 100% of tier one HCPs and 95% of all target HCPs reporting awareness of EKTERLY [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to establish EKTERLY as the foundational therapy for HAE treatment, focusing on aggressive execution and scaling in the U.S. while expanding access globally [24] - The strategy includes evaluating optimal strategies to expand access in geographies where the company will not launch on its own, with more agreements anticipated [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is encouraged by the early momentum and rapid growth of EKTERLY, reinforcing the belief in its long-term success as market awareness continues to grow [24] - The company expects refill patterns to normalize as adoption expands beyond the highest burden patients [17] Other Important Information - The company has recently hired key personnel, including a Chief Operating Officer and a Chief People Officer, to support its growth [6] - The company is fully financed through profitability, allowing it to focus on executing the EKTERLY launch while evaluating additional growth opportunities [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Trends for types of patients switching to EKTERLY - Management noted that roughly half of the patients who switched to EKTERLY self-report an attack rate of two or more attacks per month, indicating a high burden [27] Question: Proportion of paid versus free drug - The paid rate for EKTERLY continues to grow, with successful use of medical exceptions for access [31] Question: Refill rates for high-burden patients - Refill frequencies for high-burden patients are currently about once a month, significantly higher than the average for other therapies [38] Question: Insurance negotiations and payer policies - The company is seeing favorable policies being established by regional and national payers, with expectations to finalize discussions early in 2026 [73] Question: Revenue trajectory in the next couple of quarters - Initial fills are expected to continue, but refill rates may decline as the burden of disease on patients decreases [75]