Summary
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN) reported its first quarter 2010 financial results, showing a significant increase in revenue driven by collaboration and product sales, though the company also experienced an increased net loss. Total revenues grew to $103.5 million from $75.0 million in the prior year period, primarily due to higher collaboration revenues from sanofi-aventis and Bayer HealthCare, alongside a substantial increase in net product sales from ARCALYST®. Despite revenue growth, the net loss widened to $30.5 million ($0.38 per share) from $15.4 million ($0.19 per share) in Q1 2009. This was largely driven by a significant increase in research and development (R&D) expenses, particularly related to clinical trials for key pipeline candidates like VEGF Trap-Eye and various antibody programs. The company continues to advance its late-stage clinical programs in oncology and ophthalmology, with several key data readouts expected in late 2010 and early 2011.
Financial Highlights
23 data points| Revenue | $103.53M |
| Cost of Revenue | $717K |
| Gross Profit | $102.82M |
| R&D Expenses | $117.47M |
| SG&A Expenses | $14.22M |
| Operating Expenses | $132.41M |
| Operating Income | -$28.88M |
| Interest Expense | $2.08M |
| Net Income | -$30.52M |
| EPS (Basic) | $-0.38 |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 38% year-over-year to $103.5 million, driven by robust collaboration revenues and a significant jump in ARCALYST® net product sales.
- 2Net loss widened to $30.5 million ($0.38/share) from $15.4 million ($0.19/share) in the prior year period, primarily due to increased R&D spending.
- 3ARCALYST® net product sales significantly increased to $9.9 million, including $4.8 million of previously deferred sales, compared to $3.9 million in Q1 2009.
- 4Collaboration revenue from sanofi-aventis and Bayer HealthCare grew to $81.8 million, reflecting ongoing R&D cost-sharing and deferred revenue recognition.
- 5Research and development expenses surged by 46% to $117.5 million, largely attributed to increased clinical trial expenses for VEGF Trap-Eye and antibody programs.
- 6The company advanced its key late-stage clinical programs, with data expected from gout and ophthalmology studies in the coming quarters.
- 7Regeneron maintained a strong liquidity position, with $413.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities at quarter-end.