Insys Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:INSY) today announced financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2016.
Highlights of and subsequent to the third quarter of 2016 include:
- Total net revenue was $55.2 million, compared to $91.3 million for the third quarter of 2015;
- Net income totaled $190,000, or $0.00 per basic and $0.00 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.1 million, or $0.36 per basic and $0.34 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015;
- Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $217.2 million as of September 30, 2016; and
- Insys received FDA approval for the marketing of SyndrosTM (dronabinol oral solution), a proprietary, orally administered liquid formulation of dronabinol.
“Although Subsys volumes declined in the quarter, we are pleased to have maintained a mid-40% market share and believe the product will continue to provide a solid financial foundation for growth and to support our R&D efforts,” said Dr. John N. Kapoor, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Insys Therapeutics. “We are currently awaiting DEA scheduling of Syndros, our recently FDA approved product for cancer induced nausea and vomiting and anorexia associated with weight loss in AIDS patients. We look forward to launching Syndros, our second commercial product, which we believe has distinct advantages over the current formulation of dronabinol in soft gel capsule. We remain excited about our pipeline and believe that both our spray and cannabinoid platform products will provide opportunities for future growth,” he concluded.
Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Net revenue for the third quarter of 2016 was $55.2 million compared to $91.3 million for the third quarter of 2015, a decrease of 39.5%. The results reflect a decline in Subsys prescription volumes due to softness in overall demand in the TIRF category, including Subsys, and continued pressure from third-party payers.
Gross margin was 92% for the third quarter of 2016 compared with 92% for the comparable quarter of 2015.
Sales and marketing expense was $16.7 million during the third quarter of 2016, or 30% of net revenue, compared to $19.2 million, or 21% of net revenue, for the third quarter of 2015.
Research and development expense increased to $16.5 million for the third quarter of 2016, compared to $12.3 million for the third quarter of 2015, as we continue to advance the multistage products in our pipeline.
General and administrative expense increased to $17.7 million for the third quarter of 2016, up from $13.7 million for the third quarter of 2015, and included a non-cash equity compensation charge of approximately $4 million in connection with the departure of a former executive.
Net income for the third quarter of 2016 was $190,000, or $0.00 per basic and $0.00 per diluted share, compared to net income of $26.1 million, or $0.36 per basic and $0.34 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2015. Non-GAAP adjusted net income for the third quarter of 2016 was $5.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted net income of $38.0 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. The reconciliation of net income to non-GAAP adjusted net income is included at the end of this press release.
Liquidity
The Company had $217.2 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term and long-term investments, no debt, and $269 million in stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2016.
Conference Call
Insys management will host its third quarter 2016 conference call as follows:
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 10:00 a.m. EDT
Toll free (U.S): (844) 263-8304
International: (213) 358-0958
Live webcast: www.insysrx.com under the “Investor Relations” section
A telephone replay will be available shortly after the completion of the call for one week by dialing (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (International) and entering conference call ID number 9540411.
A live audio webcast and archive of the call will also be available at www.insysrx.com.
About Insys Therapeutics, Inc.
Insys Therapeutics is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative drugs and novel drug delivery systems of therapeutic molecules that improve the quality of life of patients. Using proprietary sublingual spray technology and capabilities to develop pharmaceutical cannabinoids, Insys addresses the clinical shortcomings of existing commercial products. Insys currently markets one product, Subsys® (fentanyl sublingual spray) but has received approval for the marketing of SyndrosTM (dronabinol oral solution), a proprietary, orally administered liquid formulation of dronabinol that Insys believes has distinct advantages over the current formulation of dronabinol in soft gel capsule. Insys is developing a pipeline of sublingual sprays, as well as pharmaceutical cannabidiol. Insys is committed to developing medications for potentially treating addiction to opioids, opioid overdose, epilepsy, and other disease areas with high unmet need.
