Summary
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. reported a net loss of $26.8 million ($0.41 per share) for the second quarter of 2007, an increase from the $23.6 million net loss ($0.41 per share) in the same quarter of the previous year. This widening loss is attributed to increased operating expenses, primarily in research and development, which rose to $43.9 million from $34.4 million year-over-year. The company's revenue for the quarter saw a modest increase to $22.2 million from $19.3 million, driven by technology licensing revenue and contract research and development, partially offset by a decline in contract manufacturing revenue. Financially, the company ended the quarter with $109.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, down from $237.9 million at the end of 2006. This decrease is largely due to significant investments in marketable securities and ongoing operational expenses. Key developments include the submission of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for rilonacept for Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndromes (CAPS) and positive interim results from Phase 2 trials for the VEGF Trap-Eye in wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The company also entered into significant license agreements with AstraZeneca and Astellas, generating substantial upfront payments now recorded as deferred revenue.
Key Highlights
- 1Net loss for Q2 2007 was $26.8 million ($0.41/share), compared to $23.6 million ($0.41/share) in Q2 2006.
- 2Total revenues increased to $22.2 million in Q2 2007 from $19.3 million in Q2 2006, driven by technology licensing and contract R&D.
- 3Research and development expenses increased significantly to $43.9 million in Q2 2007 from $34.4 million in Q2 2006.
- 4Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $109.6 million as of June 30, 2007, from $237.9 million as of December 31, 2006.
- 5Submitted a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the FDA for rilonacept for CAPS.
- 6Entered into non-exclusive license agreements with AstraZeneca and Astellas, receiving $20 million upfront payments from each.
- 7Positive interim results reported for the VEGF Trap-Eye Phase 2 trial in wet AMD.