On November 3, 2015 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAG) reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date periods ended September 30, 2015 (Filing, 8-K, AMAG Pharmaceuticals, NOV 3, 2015, View Source [SID:1234507909]). Total revenues for the third quarter of 2015 increased to $96.2 million, compared with $25.5 million in the third quarter of 2014. This increase is primarily related to the additions of Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate injection) in November 2014 and Cord Blood Registry (CBR) in August 2015 to the company’s portfolio, which contributed revenue of $65.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively, to the third quarter 2015 results. After certain non-cash and one-time costs related to business development activities and acquisitions, the company reported an operating loss of $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with operating income of $4.3 million in the same period last year. This resulted in a net loss of $20.6 million, or $0.62 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $1.5 million, or $0.07 per basic share and $0.06 per diluted share for the same period last year.

Non-GAAP revenue totaled $103.5 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $23.5 million for the same period last year.(1) The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $52.8 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2014.(1) Non-GAAP cash earnings for the third quarter of 2015 totaled $42.3 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared with $0.3 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the same period in 2014.(1),(2)

"While our overall portfolio experienced growth during the third quarter, we believe there is opportunity for even better performance in the future as integration activities are completed and our investments in the next generation development programs for Makena and an expanded label for Feraheme progress toward FDA approvals and launches," said William Heiden, AMAG’s chief executive officer. "With our business continuing to generate strong cash flows, we will maintain our focus on executing on the opportunities we have today, line extension approvals in the future, as well as continued portfolio expansion through acquisitions and licensing transactions."

3Q15 Business Highlights and Recent Developments

· Makena net sales totaled $65.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, representing 36% growth over the corresponding period in the prior year.(3) The growth in sales was driven by a 42% increase in volume partially offset by a decrease in net revenue per injection due to higher growth in the Medicaid versus commercial segment.

· Sales of Feraheme (ferumoxytol) injection returned to growth, increasing 3% to $23.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $22.5 million in the same period last year. Sales of MuGard grew 16% in the third quarter of 2015 over the same period last year.

· The company closed on the acquisition and financing of CBR, the world’s largest stem cell collection and storage company, on August 17, 2015. The CBR business recorded $14.5 million of non-GAAP revenue for the six-week period between closing and September 30, 2015.(1) On a pro forma basis (as if AMAG had acquired CBR at the beginning of the third quarter of 2015), total CBR revenue was $29.3 million, compared with $33.0 million in the third quarter of 2014, with the decrease being partially attributable to new customer discounts in the third quarter of 2015.(4)

· During the third quarter of 2015, the company announced plans to further expand its growing maternal health portfolio by entering into an exclusive option agreement with Velo Bio, LLC, a privately held life sciences company. The agreement gives the company the option to acquire the global rights to an orphan drug candidate in clinical development for use in the treatment of severe preeclampsia, an area of high unmet need in pregnant women.

· The Company recently announced start-up activities for a head-to-head, Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Feraheme in adult patients with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The study marks a step forward on the pathway to potentially broaden the use of Feraheme beyond the current chronic kidney disease (CKD) indication to include all adult IDA patients who have failed or cannot tolerate oral iron treatment. The company expects to begin enrolling patients in the trial in the first quarter of 2016, with potential approval of a supplemental new drug application for a broader IDA indication and launch in 2018.

· The company advanced its next generation development programs for Makena seeking to enhance the product for patients and their healthcare providers. As previously disclosed, the company has filed for approval of a single-dose, preservative-free version of Makena, with anticipated approval in the fourth quarter of 2015. In addition, the company is developing a device for subcutaneous administration of Makena by an auto-injector. The company has an exclusive agreement in place with a device partner whose technologies are covered by multiple issued patents, and has other approved products in its portfolio. AMAG is also developing a longer-acting formulation of Makena.

Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited)

Financial Results (GAAP Basis)

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2015 were $96.2 million, compared with $25.5 million for the same period in 2014. Net product sales of Makena, Feraheme and MuGard totaled $88.9 million in the third quarter of

(3) Based on unaudited pro forma sales for the third quarter of 2014. Acquisition of Lumara Health closed in November 2014.
(4) Based on unaudited pro forma sales for the third quarter of 2015 and 2014. Acquisition of CBR closed on August 17, 2015.

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2015, compared with $23.0 million in the third quarter of 2014. Service revenue from CBR totaled $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2015.

Total costs and expenses for the third quarter of 2015 were $97.5 million, compared with $21.2 million for the same period in 2014. The increases in costs and expenses were primarily due to the following: (i) higher costs associated with managing the company’s expanded portfolio and infrastructure following the acquisitions of Lumara Health in November 2014 and CBR in August 2015, (ii) increased cost of goods sold from new product and higher sales volumes for each of the company’s products, (iii) non-cash charges associated with inventory step-up and amortization related to the acquisitions, (iv) a $10.0 million upfront payment for the exclusive option to acquire rights to a development stage asset to treat severe preeclampsia, and (v) $9.2 million in acquisition and restructuring costs related to CBR.

The company reported an operating loss of $1.4 million and a net loss of $20.6 million, or $0.62 per basic and diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015, compared with operating income of $4.3 million and net income of $1.5 million, or $0.07 per basic share and $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period in 2014.

Financial Results (Non-GAAP Basis)(1),(2)

Non-GAAP revenues totaled $103.5 million, up from $23.5 million in the third quarter of 2014. Non-GAAP CBR revenue totaled $14.5 million in the third quarter of 2015. The difference between GAAP and non-GAAP revenue for CBR represents purchase accounting adjustments related to deferred revenue.

Total costs and expenses on a non-GAAP basis totaled $50.6 million resulting in a gross margin of 93% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 51% for the third quarter of 2015. This compares to costs and expenses of $22.3 million in the same period of 2014, which resulted in a gross margin of 90% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 5%. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2015 was $52.8 million, compared with $1.3 million for the same period in 2014.

After deducting cash interest expense, the company generated third quarter non-GAAP cash earnings of $42.3 million, or $1.27 per non-GAAP basic share and $1.02 per non-GAAP diluted share. The weighted average diluted shares used in calculating the non-GAAP cash earnings per diluted share for the third quarter of 2015 includes the impact of the convertible debt and related bond hedge and warrants.

Balance Sheet Highlights

As of September 30, 2015, the company’s cash and investments totaled approximately $442.9 million and total debt (face value) was $1.05 billion.

"The two transformative acquisitions that we completed in the past twelve months have allowed us to significantly grow our top line while delivering strong cash flows and profitability for our shareholders," said Frank Thomas, AMAG’s president and chief operating officer. "As we continue to integrate the businesses, we are anticipating even better financial and operating performance, allowing us to serve our patients more effectively and efficiently."

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 (unaudited)

Financial Results (GAAP Basis)

Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $309.5 million, compared with $71.1 million for the same period in 2014. This increase is primarily related to the addition of Makena in November 2014 and CBR in August 2015, which contributed $184.3 million and $7.2 million, respectively, in product revenue to the year-to-date 2015 results. In addition, the company recognized $39.2 million of collaboration revenue in 2015 related to the termination of the company’s ex-US ferumoxytol marketing agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited.

Net income for the first nine months of 2015 totaled $25.6 million, compared with a net loss of $7.2 million for same period in 2014. Basic net income per share was $0.84, compared with a net loss per basic share of $0.33 in 2014. Diluted net income per share was $0.73 in 2015, compared with a net loss per diluted share of $0.33 in 2014. The weighted average diluted shares used in calculating diluted net income per share for the first nine months of 2015 followed the if-converted method of accounting for the convertible debt.

Financial Results (Non-GAAP Basis)(1),(2)

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was $152.1 million, compared with a loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $0.8 million for the same period in 2014. After deducting cash interest expense, the company generated non-GAAP cash earnings of $127.2 million, or $3.31 per non-GAAP diluted share.

Updating 2015 Financial Outlook(6)

The company is updating its full year 2015 guidance to include revenue from CBR and reflect the business performance for the first nine months and the outlook for the remainder of 2015.