Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:DAWN) FY Conference Transcript

Summary of Day One Biopharmaceuticals FY Conference Call Company Overview - Company: Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:DAWN) - Industry: Biopharmaceuticals, focusing on treatments for pediatric patients with life-threatening diseases Key Points and Arguments Product Development and Pipeline - Ojenda: Over 1,000 children treated; positioned to become the standard of care for relapsed or refractory pediatric lobar glioma (PLGG) [3][4] - Firefly-2 Trial: Enrollment completion anticipated in the first half of 2026, aiming to expand Ojenda's use into frontline PLGG [3][19] - Acquisition of Mersana: Completed in Q4 2025, adding the Emmy Lee program to the portfolio, which is expected to contribute significantly to revenue [4][20] - Day 301 Program: Early clinical results are promising, with potential applications in multiple adult and pediatric indications [6][23] Financial Performance - Cash Position: Ended 2025 with over $440 million in cash and no debt, allowing for continued investment in high-potential programs [5] - Revenue Growth: - Q4 2025 net product revenue reached $52.8 million, a 37% increase from Q3 [12] - Full-year 2025 net product revenues totaled $155.4 million, up 172% year-over-year [12] - Guidance for 2026 net product revenue for Ojenda is projected at $225-$250 million [16] Market Dynamics - Patient Population: Approximately 1,100 treatment-eligible relapsed refractory PLGG patients annually [17] - Market Expansion: Anticipated EME approval in 2026 for global expansion, led by partner Ipsen [17] - Physician Adoption: Increasing confidence in multi-year treatments, contributing to growth in patient persistence and treatment duration [17][31] Clinical Data and Efficacy - Ojenda's Efficacy: - 19.4 months duration of response and 42.6 months median time to next treatment observed [10] - 75% of patients who took a drug holiday after 24 months remained treatment-free for 12 months [11] - Emmy Lee Program: Early evidence of monotherapy efficacy in adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), with a potential market opportunity of $300 million [20][21] Strategic Focus - Dual Growth Model: Combination of durable revenue from Ojenda and clinical catalysts from new programs like Emmy Lee and Day 301 [24] - Commitment to Patients: Focus on developing new medicines that significantly improve patient outcomes [24] Additional Important Content - Payer Dynamics: High reimbursement rates (over 90%) and favorable gross-to-net dynamics due to a significant percentage of Medicaid patients [37] - Physician Education: Increased efforts in educating physicians and caregivers to improve treatment management and patient outcomes [33][34] - Future Updates: Anticipated updates on Emmy Lee and Day 301 programs in mid to late 2026, with a focus on safety and efficacy data [43][44]