On November 8, 2017 TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:TGTX) reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, and recent company developments (Press release, TG Therapeutics, NOV 8, 2017, View Source [SID1234521743]).
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Michael S. Weiss, the Company’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The third quarter was an extremely productive and exciting time for the Company highlighted by the completion of enrollment into our UNITY-CLL Phase 3 study, the commencement of our global Phase 3 trials in multiple sclerosis, and the additional clarity we received from the FDA regarding the GENUINE study. We look forward, over the next 6-12 months, to what we believe will be a number of value creating milestones, including overall response data from UNITY-CLL and additional data supporting our strategy in NHL." Mr. Weiss continued, "From a financial perspective, we remain well positioned through these important milestones."
Third Quarter and Recent Highlights
● ASH 2017: The Company looks forward to the upcoming American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting where data presentations will include three clinical poster presentations and three pre-clinical poster presentations.
● TG-1101 Data at ECTRIMS: Updated results from the ongoing Phase 2 Study of TG-1101 in patients with Multiple Sclerosis were presented at the 7th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS Meeting demonstrating robust activity on B-cell depletion, reduction of T1 Gd enhancing lesions, and positive effects on disability measurements.
● UNITY-CLL Enrollment: Full enrollment in the UNITY-CLL Phase 3 Trial was completed in October, which should allow for top-line data on Overall Response Rate (ORR) in Q2 2018.
● GENUINE Update: The Company met with the FDA and confirmed that accelerated approval based on the ORR results from GENUINE would be a review issue and that the potential may exist for full approval based on the PFS results from the GENUINE study.
● TGR-1202 Grant: TGR-1202 (umbralisib) was selected for a grant by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to support the development of TGR-1202 as an oral B-Cell targeted treatment option in progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS).
● Anti-PD-L1 Entered the Clinic: The Company’s anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody commenced clinical development, with the first patient being dosed in a Phase I clinical trial.
● ULTIMATE Phase 3 Trials in MS: Received a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for the Phase 3 ULTIMATE I and II studies in relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and commenced enrollment into the global studies.
● UNITY-NHL: Announced successful outcome from the first pre-planned interim analysis by independent DSMB of the DLBCL cohort in the UNITY-NHL Phase 2b trial, where based on pre-set hurdles of ORR, the DSMB recommended continued enrollment in the TG-1101 plus TGR-1202 combination arm (also referred to as the U2 combination) and replacement of the single agent TGR-1202 arm with U2 plus bendamustine.
Financial Results for the Third Quarter 2017
● Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents, investment securities, and interest receivable were $91.8 million as of September 30, 2017, as compared to $86.5 million at June 30, 2017.
● R&D Expenses: Research and development (R&D) expenses were $27.1 million and $76.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to $21.8 million and $46.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Included in research and development expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $7.1 million and $20.4 million, respectively, of manufacturing and CMC expenses for Phase 3 clinical trials and potential commercialization. The increase in R&D expenses for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, is primarily due to the ongoing clinical development programs and related manufacturing costs for TG-1101 and TGR-1202.
● G&A Expenses: General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $4.5 million and $11.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, as compared to $3.2 million and $8.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in G&A expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 relates primarily to non-cash compensation expenses related to equity incentive grants recognized during 2017. We expect G&A expenses to remain relatively constant through the remainder of 2017.
● Net Loss: Net loss was $31.5 million and $87.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to a net loss of $24.8 million and $54.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.
● Financial Guidance: The Company believes its cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund the Company’s planned operations through 2018.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host an investor conference call today, November 8, 2017, at 8:30am ET, to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2017 financial results and provide a business outlook for the remainder of 2017.
In order to participate in the conference call, please call 1-877-407-8029 (U.S.), 1-201-689-8029 (outside the U.S.), Conference Title: TG Therapeutics Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Call. A live webcast of this presentation will be available on the Events page, located within the Investors & Media section, of the Company’s website at www.tgtherapeutics.com. An audio recording of the conference call will also be available for replay at www.tgtherapeutics.com, for a period of 30 days after the call.