Eagle Pharmaceuticals to Discuss Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results on August 8, 2019

On July 29, 2019 Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Eagle" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EGRX) reported that the Company will release its 2019 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2019, before the market opens (Press release, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, JUL 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234537873]).

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Scott Tarriff, Chief Executive Officer, and Pete Meyers, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the results as follows:

Date

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Time

8:30 a.m. EDT

Toll free (U.S.)

877-876-9173

International

785-424-1667

Webcast (live and replay)

www.eagleus.com, under the "Investor Relations" section

A replay of the conference call will be available for one week after the call’s completion by dialing 800-839-5685 (US) or 402-220-2567 (International) and entering conference call ID EGRXQ219. The webcast will be archived for 30 days at the aforementioned URL.

Mylan Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

On July 29, 2019 Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) reported its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 (Press release, Mylan, JUL 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234537869]).

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Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

U.S. GAAP diluted loss per ordinary share ("U.S. GAAP EPS") of $(0.33) as compared to earnings of $0.07 per ordinary share in the prior year period and adjusted diluted earnings per ordinary share ("adjusted EPS") of $1.03, as compared to $1.07 in the prior year period.

Total revenues of $2.85 billion, up 2% compared to the prior year period.

Revenue Highlights:
Rest of World segment net sales of $805.2 million, up 5%, up 10% on a constant currency basis.
North America segment net sales of $1.02 billion, up 2% on an actual and constant currency basis.
Europe segment net sales of $989.6 million, flat, up 6% on a constant currency basis.

U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended June 30, 2019 of $668.9 million, compared to $430.2 million in the prior year period and adjusted free cash flow for the three months ended June 30, 2019 of $723.7 million, compared to $661.4 million in the prior year period.

U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $629.2 million, compared to $1.05 billion in the prior year period and adjusted free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2019 of $750.8 million, compared to $1.33 billion in the prior year period, both driven primarily by an increased investment in working capital.

Mylan is not providing forward looking guidance for U.S. GAAP reported financial measures or a quantitative reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch said: "Mylan’s second quarter performance was strong as we delivered or exceeded on expectations across all financial metrics. In addition, based upon our strong execution against our plan, we remain on track to deliver on our 2019 guidance."

Mylan CFO Ken Parks added, "Mylan continues to generate strong cash flow with approximately $724 million of adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2019, up 9% from the prior year and ahead of our expectations. Our performance highlights our stable and durable cash flow profile and allows us to remain committed to our deleveraging strategy to repay $1.1 billion of debt by the end of 2019. We also remain fully committed to maintaining our investment grade credit rating. For the full year 2019, we are reaffirming our guidance ranges for total revenue of $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion, adjusted EPS guidance range of $3.80 to $4.80 and adjusted free cash flow range of $1.9 billion to $2.3 billion."

Financial Summary

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts and %s)

2019

2018

Percent
Change

2019

2018

Percent
Change

Total Revenues (1)

$

2,851.5

$

2,808.3

2%

$

5,347.0

$

5,492.8

(3)%

North America Net Sales

1,023.4

1,000.8

2%

1,946.3

1,986.1

(2)%

Europe Net Sales

989.6

990.6

—%

1,884.9

2,029.0

(7)%

Rest of World Net Sales

805.2

764.1

5%

1,447.6

1,390.8

4%

Other Revenues

33.3

52.8

(37)%

68.2

86.9

(22)%

U.S. GAAP Gross Profit

$

932.6

$

962.5

(3)%

$

1,737.8

$

1,946.8

(11)%

U.S. GAAP Gross Margin

32.7

%

34.3

%

32.5

%

35.4

%

Adjusted Gross Profit (2)

$

1,533.1

$

1,495.7

3%

$

2,873.8

$

2,915.5

(1)%

Adjusted Gross Margin (2)

53.8

%

53.3

%

53.7

%

53.1

%

U.S. GAAP Net (Loss) Earnings

$

(168.5)

$

37.5

(549)%

$

(193.5)

$

124.6

(255)%

U.S. GAAP EPS

$

(0.33)

$

0.07

(571)%

$

(0.38)

$

0.24

(258)%

Adjusted Net Earnings (2)

$

532.8

$

551.5

(3)%

$

954.7

$

1,047.1

(9)%

Adjusted EPS (2)

$

1.03

$

1.07

(4)%

$

1.85

$

2.03

(9)%

EBITDA (2)

$

596.7

$

682.7

(13)%

$

1,130.9

$

1,346.5

(16)%

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

$

847.4

$

866.6

(2)%

$

1,557.6

$

1,680.5

(7)%

___________

(1)

Amounts exclude intersegment revenue that eliminates on a consolidated basis.

(2)

Non-GAAP financial measures. Please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information.

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2019 were $2.85 billion, compared to $2.81 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing an increase of $43.2 million, or 2%. Total revenues include both net sales and other revenues from third parties. Net sales for the current quarter were $2.82 billion, compared to $2.76 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing an increase of $62.7 million, or 2%. Other revenues for the current quarter were $33.3 million, compared to $52.8 million for the comparable prior year period, a decrease of $19.5 million.

The increase in net sales included an increase in the North America segment of 2% and in the Rest of World segment of 5%. Net sales in the Europe segment were essentially flat when compared to the prior year period. Mylan’s net sales were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation, primarily reflecting changes in the U.S. Dollar as compared to the currencies of Mylan’s subsidiaries in India, the European Union and Australia. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was approximately $93.6 million, or 3%. On a constant currency basis, net sales increased by approximately $156.3 million, or 6%. This increase was primarily driven by new product sales, partially offset by a decrease in net sales from existing products as a result of lower volumes and, to a lesser extent, pricing. Below is a summary of net sales in each of our segments for the three months ended June 30, 2019:

Net sales from North America segment totaled $1.02 billion in the current quarter, an increase of $22.6 million or 2% when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily driven by new product sales partially offset by lower volumes of existing products and, to a lesser extent, pricing. New product sales were primarily driven by sales of Fulphila (biosimilar to Neulasta) and the Wixela Inhub. The volume decline from existing products was due to changes in the competitive environment. The impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was insignificant within North America.

Net sales from Europe segment totaled $989.6 million in the current quarter, a decrease of $1.0 million, when compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily the result of the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $59.5 million or 6%, and to a lesser extent, pricing on existing products. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation was offset by new product sales, including Hulio and the TOBI Podhaler, and higher volumes of existing products. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $58.5 million, or 6%, when compared to the prior year period.

Net sales from Rest of World segment totaled $805.2 million in the current quarter, an increase of $41.1 million or 5% when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily the result of higher volumes of existing products primarily driven by products sold in China and new product sales in Australia and emerging markets. These increases were partially offset primarily by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation and, to a lesser extent, by lower pricing on existing products. Overall, net sales from Rest of World were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation by approximately $31.9 million, or 4%. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $73.0 million, or 10% when compared to the prior year period.
U.S. GAAP gross profit was $932.6 million and $962.5 million for the second quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. U.S. GAAP gross margins were 33% and 34% in the second quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. U.S. GAAP gross margins were negatively impacted by the incremental amortization from product acquisitions and by expenses related to the recall of Valsartan products, each of which decreased gross margins by approximately 50 basis points. Gross margins were also negatively impacted as a result of lower gross profit for sales of existing products partially offset by the impact from new product sales. In addition, gross margins were negatively affected by approximately 25 basis points as a result of incremental manufacturing expenses, site remediation expenses and incremental restructuring charges incurred during the current period principally as a result of the activities at the Company’s Morgantown plant. Adjusted gross profit was $1.53 billion and adjusted gross margins were 54% for the second quarter of 2019 compared to adjusted gross profit of $1.50 billion and adjusted gross margins of 53% in the prior year period.

R&D expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $147.6 million, compared to $206.7 million for the comparable prior year period, a decrease of $59.1 million. This decrease was primarily due to lower expenditures related to the reprioritization of global programs, and higher payments in the prior year period related to licensing arrangements for products in development.

SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 was $668.6 million, compared to $623.3 million for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $45.3 million. The increase was primarily due to continued investments in selling and marketing activities. Also impacting the quarter was higher share-based compensation expense due to a reduction of approximately $23.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 related to certain performance-based awards and a decrease in bad debt expense of approximately $28.5 million related to a special business interruption event for one customer in the prior year period.

During the second quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a net charge of $20.9 million in Litigation settlements and other contingencies, net compared to a net gain of $46.4 million in the comparable prior year period. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized expense of approximately $18.0 million for a settlement in principle related to the modafinil antitrust matter, approximately $30.0 million for a settlement in principle with the SEC in connection with the SEC staff’s investigation of the Company’s public disclosures regarding its 2016 settlement with the Department of Justice concerning the EpiPen Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, which remains subject to SEC approval, and a gain of $24.8 million for fair value adjustments related to the contingent consideration for the acquisition of the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline’s Advair Diskus and Seretide Diskus incorporating Pfizer Inc.’s proprietary dry powder inhaler delivery platform (the "respiratory delivery platform"). During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $32.7 million for a fair value adjustment related to the respiratory delivery platform contingent consideration. The fair value adjustment was the result of changes to assumptions relating to the timing of product launch along with other competitive and market factors. In addition, the Company recognized a net gain for litigation settlements primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain patent infringement matters.

U.S. GAAP (loss) net earnings decreased by $206.0 million to a loss of $168.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019, compared to earnings of $37.5 million for the prior year period and U.S. GAAP EPS decreased from $0.07 in the prior year period to $(0.33) in the current quarter. The Company recognized a U.S. GAAP income tax provision of $116.4 million in the current year period, compared to a U.S. GAAP income tax benefit of $18.8 million for the comparable prior year period. The increase primarily relates to tax expense of approximately $129.9 million for a settlement in principle with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") to resolve federal tax matters related to the 2015 EPD Business Acquisition (as defined below), including adjusting the interest rates used for intercompany loans and confirming our status as a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. We are currently in the process of memorializing our closing agreement with the IRS, which we expect to enter into in the third quarter. Adjusted net earnings decreased to $532.8 million compared to $551.5 million for the prior year period. Adjusted EPS decreased to $1.03 from $1.07 in the prior year period.

EBITDA was $596.7 million for the current quarter and $682.7 million for the comparable prior year period. After adjusting for certain items as further detailed in the reconciliation below, adjusted EBITDA was $847.4 million for the current quarter and $866.6 million for the comparable prior year period.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 Financial Results

Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were $5.35 billion, compared to $5.49 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing a decrease of $145.8 million, or 3%. Total revenues include both net sales and other revenues from third parties. Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were $5.28 billion, compared to $5.41 billion for the comparable prior year period, representing a decrease of $127.1 million, or 2%. Other revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2019 were $68.2 million, compared to $86.9 million for the comparable prior year period.

The decrease in net sales included a decrease in the Europe segment of 7% and in the North America segment of 2%. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in the Rest of World segment of 4%. Mylan’s net sales were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation, primarily reflecting changes in the U.S. Dollar as compared to the currencies of Mylan’s subsidiaries in India, Australia, and the European Union. The unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation on current year net sales was approximately $225.6 million, or 4%. On a constant currency basis, the increase in net sales was approximately $98.5 million, or 2% for the six months ended June 30, 2019. This increase was primarily driven by new product sales, partially offset by a decrease in net sales from existing products as a result of lower volumes and, to a lesser extent, pricing. Below is a summary of net sales in each of our segments for the six months ended June 30, 2019:

Net sales from North America segment totaled $1.95 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $39.8 million or 2% when compared to the prior year period. This decrease was due primarily to lower volumes of existing products, driven by changes in the competitive environment and the impact of the Morgantown plant remediation activities, and to a lesser extent pricing. These decreases were partially offset by new product sales, including Wixela Inhub and Fulphila (biosimilar to Neulasta). The impact of foreign currency translation on current period net sales was insignificant within North America.

Net sales from Europe segment totaled $1.88 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2019, a decrease of $144.1 million or 7% when compared to the prior year period. This decrease was primarily the result of the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $137.0 million or 7%. Sales of existing products were negatively impacted by lower pricing and, to a lesser extent, volumes, partially offset by new product sales. Constant currency net sales decreased by approximately $7.1 million when compared to the prior year period.

Net sales from Rest of World segment totaled $1.45 billion during the six months ended June 30, 2019, an increase of $56.8 million or 4% when compared to the prior year period. This increase was primarily the result of new product sales, primarily in Australia and emerging markets, and higher volumes of existing products. Increased volumes of existing products was primarily driven by the Company’s anti-retroviral therapy franchise. This increase was partially offset primarily by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation and, to a lesser extent, by lower pricing on existing products. Overall, net sales from Rest of World were unfavorably impacted by the effect of foreign currency translation of approximately $83.7 million, or 6%. Constant currency net sales increased by approximately $140.5 million or 10% when compared to the prior year period.
U.S. GAAP gross profit was $1.74 billion and $1.95 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. U.S. GAAP gross margins were 33% and 35% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. U.S. GAAP gross margins were negatively affected by approximately 140 basis points as a result of incremental manufacturing expenses, site remediation expenses and incremental restructuring charges incurred during the current period principally as a result of the activities at the Company’s Morgantown plant. In addition, gross margins were negatively impacted as a result of lower gross profit for sales of existing products partially offset by the impact from new product sales. Gross margins were also negatively impacted by approximately 50 basis points related to the incremental amortization from product acquisitions and by approximately 30 basis points for expenses related to the recall of Valsartan products. Adjusted gross profit was $2.87 billion and adjusted gross margins were 54% for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to adjusted gross profit of $2.92 billion and adjusted gross margins of 53% in the prior year period.

R&D expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $320.2 million, compared to $411.6 million for the comparable prior year period, a decrease of $91.4 million. This decrease was primarily due to lower expenditures related to the reprioritization of global programs, and higher payments in the prior year period related to licensing arrangements for products in development.

SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $1.28 billion, compared to $1.23 billion for the comparable prior year period, an increase of $45.7 million. This increase was primarily due to continued investment in selling and marketing activities. Also impacting the six-month period was higher share-based compensation expense due to a reduction of approximately $23.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 related to certain performance-based awards and a decrease in bad debt expense of approximately $23.3 million related to a special business interruption event for one customer in the prior year period.

During the six months ended June 30, 2019 the Company recorded a net charge of $21.6 million in Litigation settlements and other contingencies, net compared to a net gain of $30.2 million in the comparable prior year period. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized litigation related charges of approximately $50.5 million primarily related to the matters settled during the second quarter of 2019, which was partially offset by a gain of $28.9 million for fair value adjustments related to the respiratory delivery platform contingent consideration. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $14.7 million related to a favorable litigation settlement, which was partially offset by litigation related charges of approximately $13.3 million related to an anti-trust and a patent infringement matter. In addition, the Company recognized a net gain of $30.0 million for a fair value adjustment of the respiratory delivery platform contingent consideration. The fair value adjustment was the net result of changes to assumptions relating to the timing of product launch along with other competitive and market factors.

U.S. GAAP net (loss) earnings decreased by $318.1 million to a loss of $193.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to earnings of $124.6 million for the prior year period and U.S. GAAP EPS decreased from $0.24 in the prior year period to $(0.38) for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Company recognized a U.S. GAAP income tax provision of $26.9 million compared to a U.S. GAAP income tax benefit of $95.4 million for the comparable prior year period. The change includes the impact of the previously described settlement in principle with the IRS. Adjusted net earnings decreased to $954.7 million compared to $1.05 billion for the prior year period. Adjusted EPS decreased to $1.85 from $2.03 in the prior year period.

EBITDA was $1.13 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and $1.35 billion for the comparable prior year period. After adjusting for certain items as further detailed in the reconciliation below, adjusted EBITDA was $1.56 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and $1.68 billion for the comparable prior year period.

Cash Flow

U.S. GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was $668.9 million and $629.2 million, compared to $430.2 million and $1.05 billion in the comparable prior year periods. Capital expenditures were approximately $44.1 million and $97.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to approximately $45.2 million and $75.9 million for the comparable prior year periods.

Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 was $767.8 million and $848.0 million compared to adjusted net cash provided by operating activities of $706.6 million and $1.40 billion for the comparable prior year periods. Adjusted free cash flow, defined as adjusted net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, was $723.7 million and $750.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to $661.4 million and $1.33 billion in comparable the prior year periods.

Conference Call and Earnings Materials

Mylan N.V. will host a conference call and live webcast, today at 8:30 a.m. ET, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. The earnings call can be accessed live by dialing either 855.895.8759 in the United States and Canada or 503.343.6044 for international callers. The password is "Analyst Call." Please join the call five minutes prior to the start time to avoid operator hold times. The webcast can also be viewed at the following address on the Company’s website: investor.mylan.com. The Q2 2019 "Earnings Call Presentation", which will be referenced during the call can be found at investor.mylan.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available on our website for a limited time beginning later this week.

Sanofi delivered solid growth in Q2 2019

On July 29, 2019 Sanofi reported that Second-quarter 2019 sales growth(3) driven by Sanofi Genzyme, Sanofi Pasteur and Emerging Markets (Press release, Sanofi, JUL 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234537868]).

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Net sales were €8,628 million, up 5.5% on a reported basis, up 3.9%(3) at CER and up 5.8% at CER/CS(4).
Sanofi Genzyme sales up 21.8% due to strong launch performance of Dupixent.
Vaccines sales increased 24.7% mainly reflecting the recovery and growth of Pentaxim in China and low basis for comparison.
CHC sales up 1.1%, as U.S. growth more than offset lower sales in Europe impacted by non-strategic brand divestments.
Primary Care GBU sales declined 10.4% at CER/CS mainly as a result of lower Diabetes sales.
Emerging Markets sales(5) grew double-digits (up 10.0%) supported by higher Vaccines and Rare Disease sales.
2019 business EPS guidance revised upward

Q2 2019 business net income increased 5.3% to €1,641 million and 4.9% at CER.
Q2 2019 business EPS(1) up 4.8% at CER to €1.31.
Q2 2019 IFRS EPS was -€0.07 (-115.5%) reflecting a €1.8 billion impairment charge mainly related to Eloctate.
Business EPS(1) in 2019 is now expected to grow approximately 5% at CER(6) barring unforeseen major adverse events. Applying the average July 2019 exchange rates, the currency impact on 2019 business EPS is estimated to be between 1% and 2%.
Key regulatory milestones achieved in R&D

Isatuximab accepted for review by the FDA and EMA for approval in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.
Libtayo approved for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the EU.
Dupixent recommended by CHMP for atopic dermatitis in adolescents.
Dupixent approved in the U.S. for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis.
FDA accepted for review MenQuadfi, a meningococcal vaccine candidate.

Sanofi Chief Executive Officer, Olivier Brandicourt, commented:

"Sanofi continued its growth phase with a solid business performance in the second quarter, led by the strong launch of Dupixent driven by the accelerated uptake in atopic dermatitis and asthma in the U.S. Specialty Care and Vaccines were significant contributors across all geographies. Our increased focus in R&D delivered important results with several positive data read-outs and the achievement of regulatory milestones. We are confident in the growth outlook for the year. Consequently, we have revised upward our guidance for full-year business EPS growth to approximately 5%."

(1) In order to facilitate an understanding of operational performance, Sanofi comments on the business net income statement. Business net income is a non-GAAP financial measure (see Appendix 10 for definitions). The consolidated income statement for Q2 2019 is provided in Appendix 3 and a reconciliation of reported IFRS net income to business net income is set forth in Appendix 4;(2) including a €1.8 billion impairment charge mainly related to Eloctate – see page 12; (3) Changes in net sales are expressed at constant exchange rates (CER) unless otherwise indicated (see Appendix 10); (4) Constant Structure: Adjusted for divestment of European Generics business and sales of Bioverativ products to SOBI; (5) See definition page 9; (6) 2018 business EPS was €5.47.

R&D update

Consult Appendix 6 for full overview of Sanofi’s R&D pipeline

Regulatory update

Regulatory updates since April 26, 2019 include the following:

In July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted for review the Biologics License Application (BLA) for isatuximab for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). The target action date for the FDA decision is April 30, 2020.
In June, Libtayo (cemiplimab, collaboration with Regeneron) was approved in the European Union (EU) for the treatment of adults with metastatic or locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) who are not candidates for curative surgery or curative radiation.
In June, the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) adopted a positive opinion for Dupixent (dupilumab, collaboration with Regeneron) recommending extending its approval in the EU to include adolescents 12 to 17 years of age with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who are candidates for systemic therapy.
The FDA accepted for review the BLA for Sanofi’s MenQuadfi Meningococcal Polysaccharide Tetanus Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine candidate to help prevent meningococcal meningitis. The target action date for the FDA decision is April 25, 2020.
In June, the FDA approved Dupixent for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in adults whose disease is not adequately controlled.
In May, the European Commission approved Dupixent for use in adults and adolescents 12 years and older as an add-on maintenance treatment for severe asthma with type 2 inflammation characterized by raised blood eosinophils and/or raised fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), who are inadequately controlled with high dose inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) plus another medicinal product for maintenance treatment.
In May, SAR341402 (insulin aspart), a rapid acting insulin, was submitted to the EMA for the treatment of Type I and II diabetes.
In April, the FDA approved Praluent (collaboration with Regeneron) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adults with established cardiovascular disease.
At the end of July 2019, the R&D pipeline contained 83 projects, including 34 new molecular entities in clinical development. 35 projects are in phase 3 or have been submitted to the regulatory authorities for approval.

Portfolio update

Phase 3:

Topline results from three Phase 3 trials of Zynquista (sotagliflozin) in adults with type 2 diabetes from the InSynchrony clinical program were announced on July 26. Given the primary endpoint results of blood sugar control (HbA1c) reduction in the SOTA-CKD3 and SOTA-CKD4 studies, Sanofi provided notice to Lexicon that it is terminating the collaboration to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Zynquista in all ongoing global type 1 and type 2 diabetes programs. At this time, the ongoing Phase 3 clinical trials will continue and there will be no immediate changes. Sanofi has expressed willingness to work with Lexicon to ensure a smooth transition of the studies. Sanofi remains committed to working and supporting the investigators and patients enrolled in the studies while next steps are discussed with Lexicon.
Results from a phase 3 study evaluating Soliqua/Suliqua (insulin glargine 100 Units/mL and lixisenatide) in adults with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled by GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatments were presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions in June. The study met the primary objective by demonstrating a statistically superior reduction of average blood sugar level (HbA1c) after 26 weeks, compared with continuing GLP-1 RA treatment.
Pivotal phase 3 ICARIA-MM trial results were presented at the 2019 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in June and demonstrated that isatuximab added to pomalidomide and dexamethasone (isatuximab combination therapy) showed statistically significant improvements compared to pomalidomide and dexamethasone (pom-dex) alone in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).
A phase 3 study evaluating cemiplimab, a PD-1 inhibitor, in adjuvant treatment for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (CSCC) started.
Dupilumab , moved into phase 3 in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Fitusiran , a siRNA inhibitor targeting AT3, entered phase 3 for pediatric hemophilia.
Nirsevimab ( SP0232, collaboration with Medimmune), a monoclonal antibody, entered phase 3 for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Phase 2:

SAR440340/REGN3500 (collaboration with Regeneron), an investigational IL-33 antibody, met the primary endpoint of improvement in loss of asthma control when comparing monotherapy to placebo in a phase 2 proof-of-concept trial The trial also met a key secondary endpoint, demonstrating SAR440340 monotherapy significantly improved lung function compared to placebo. Patients treated with Dupixent monotherapy did numerically better than SAR440340 across all endpoints, although the trial was not powered to show differences between active treatment arms. The combination of SAR440340 and Dupixent did not demonstrate increased benefit compared to Dupixent monotherapy in this trial.
Phase 1:

A phase 1 trial evaluating SAR441255, a trigonal GLP1R/GIPR/GCGR agonist was initiated.
SAR441236 , a tri-specific neutralizing anti-HIV mAb, entered into phase 1.
An additional seven research projects have been discontinued to enhance the company’s focus on delivering first and best in class medicines

Collaboration

In June, Sanofi and Google announced that they will establish a new virtual Innovation Lab with the ambition to transform how future medicines and health services are delivered by tapping into the power of emerging data technologies. The collaboration aims to change how Sanofi develops new treatments and will focus on three key objectives: to better understand patients and diseases, to increase Sanofi’s operational efficiency, and to improve the experience of Sanofi’s patients and customers.

Parker Waichman LLP is Reviewing Allergan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants and Allergan’s BIOCELL Breast Tissue Expander Lymphoma Cases

On July 29, 2019 Allergan reported that issued a worldwide recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and BIOCELL tissue expanders following reports of women being diagnosed with cancer, with some cases resulting in death (Press release, Allergan, JUL 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234537866]). The company’s recall followed an FDA Safety Alert and an FDA Recall Request.

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Allergan, a medical device manufacturer, has recalled all of its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders, removing the products from the market worldwide. The recall was announced after the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported a significant increase in the number of cases of women with Allegan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants who have been diagnosed with breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The affected BIOCELL textured breast implants and BIOCELL tissue connectors have already been recalled by three dozen countries worldwide. The FDA reports that there is now a total of 573 cases of BIA-ALCL worldwide in women who had Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants, with 33 of these women dying from cancer. The FDA also states that women with Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants are 6 times more likely to develop BIA-ALCL than with similar breast implants manufactured by other medical device companies in the United States.

Specific BIOCELL Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Connectors Subject to Recall

Allergan’s recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants includes the following products:

Natrelle saline-filled breast implants;
Natrelle silicone-filled breast implants;
Natrelle Inspira silicone-filled breast implants; and
Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped silicone-filled breast implants.
Allergan’s recall of its BIOCELL tissue expanders includes the following products:

Biocell Tissue Expanders:
Natrelle 133 Plus Tissue Expander; and
Natrelle 133 Tissue Expander with Suture Tabs.
All unused products will be removed from shelves. Women with any of the above-listed breast implants are instructed to see their doctor if they have any swelling or pain near the breast implant. Women are not instructed to have the breast implants removed if they do not have any symptoms.

Parker Waichman LLP is Offering a Free Legal Claim Review

Parker Waichman LLP is helping victims recover monetary compensation for lymphoma caused by Allergan’s BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue connectors. If you or a loved one are diagnosed with breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), call Parker Waichman LLP to hold Allergan responsible by filing a civil lawsuit. For more information, please contact attorney Jerrold S. Parker at Parker Waichman LLP through the firm’s website YourLawyer.com or by calling 1-800-YOURLAWYER (1-800-968-7529).

Castle Biosciences Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering and Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

On July 29, 2019 Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), reported the closing of its previously announced initial public offering of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock, which includes 600,000 shares sold pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares, at a price to the public of $16.00 per share (Press release, Castle Biosciences, JUL 29, 2019, View Source [SID1234537860]). Including the option exercise, the gross proceeds to Castle Biosciences from the offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses, were $73.6 million.

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SVB Leerink and Baird acted as joint book-running managers for the offering and as representatives of the underwriters. Canaccord Genuity and BTIG acted as co-managers for the offering.

Registration statements relating to these securities have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on July 24, 2019. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus related to the offering may be obtained from: SVB Leerink LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Federal Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, by telephone: (800) 808‐7525, ext. 6132, or by e‐mail: [email protected]; or Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate Department, 777 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202, by telephone: (800) 792-2473, or by email: [email protected].

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