Blueprint Medicines Reports First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
"Our progress in recent months is a testament to the agility of the
First Quarter 2020 Highlights and Recent Updates
Avapritinib: systemic mastocytosis (SM)
- Announced results from Part 1 of the Phase 2 PIONEER trial in patients with indolent SM, which showed treatment with avapritinib at the recommended Part 2 dose of 25 mg once daily showed improvements in symptom scores, measures of mast cell burden and patient-reported quality of life. Avapritinib was well-tolerated, and no patients discontinued treatment due to an adverse event (AE). Read the press release here.
Avapritinib: gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)
- Launched AYVAKIT in the
U.S. for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic GIST harboring a PDGFRA exon 18 mutations, including PDGFRA D842V mutations, and achieved net product revenue of$3.5 million in the first partial quarter of the launch. - Announced top-line data from the Phase 3 VOYAGER trial of avapritinib versus regorafenib in third- or fourth-line GIST. The VOYAGER trial did not meet its primary endpoint of an improvement in progression-free survival for avapritinib versus regorafenib. Based on the top-line results,
Blueprint Medicines plans to discontinue further development of avapritinib in GIST indications other than PDGFRA exon 18 mutant GIST. Read the press release here.
Pralsetinib: RET-altered cancers
- Announced top-line data from the Phase 1/2 ARROW trial of pralsetinib in patients with RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The top-line data showed overall response rates (ORRs) of 61 percent in patients previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy and 73 percent in patients naïve to prior systemic therapy. In both populations, the median duration of response (DOR) was not reached. Pralsetinib was well-tolerated, and most AEs were grade 1 or 2. Read the press release here.
- Completed the submission of a new drug application (NDA) to the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a marketing authorization application to theEuropean Medicines Agency for pralsetinib for the treatment of patients with RET fusion-positive NSCLC. In connection with the NDA submission,Blueprint Medicines plans to participate in theFDA's Project Orbis initiative, which provides a framework for concurrent submission and review of marketing applications for oncology drugs across participating global health authorities. Additional information about theFDA's Project Orbis initiative can be found here. - Announced top-line data from the Phase 1/2 ARROW trial of pralsetinib in patients with RET mutant medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). The top-line data showed ORRs of 60 percent in patients previously treated with a multi-kinase inhibitor and 74 percent in patients naïve to prior systemic treatment. In both populations, the median DOR was not reached. Pralsetinib was well-tolerated, and most AEs were grade 1 or 2. Read the press release here.
BLU-263: SM
- Received clearance from the FDA for an investigational new drug (IND) application for BLU-263 for the treatment of patients with indolent SM.
Key Upcoming Milestones
The company expects to achieve the following near-term milestones:
- Submit an NDA to the FDA for pralsetinib for the treatment of patients with MTC previously treated with an approved multi-kinase inhibitor in the second quarter of 2020 under the
FDA's Oncology Center of Excellence Real-Time Oncology Review pilot program (RTOR program). TheFDA's RTOR program aims to explore a more efficient review process to ensure that safe and effective treatments are available to patients as early as possible, while maintaining and improving review quality by the FDA. Additional information about theFDA's RTOR program can be found here. - Present updated data from the ARROW trial of pralsetinib in RET-altered cancers at the
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. - Present additional data from Part 1 of the PIONEER trial of avapritinib in indolent SM at the
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) 2020Congress . - Present updated data from the EXPLORER trial of avapritinib in advanced SM at the
European Hematology Association (EHA) 25th AnnualCongress . - Initiate patient screening for the registration-enabling Part 2 of the PIONEER trial of avapritinib in indolent SM in
June 2020 . - Initiate a Phase 1 trial of BLU-263 in healthy volunteers in
June 2020 . - Report top-line data from the EXPLORER and PATHFINDER trials of avapritinib in advanced SM in the third quarter of 2020.
Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Potential Business Impacts
Due to the evolving and uncertain global impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,
- For ongoing and planned clinical trials, while the company anticipates and has experienced some temporary delays or disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Blueprint Medicines is working with any impacted clinical trial sites to ensure study continuity. Blueprint Medicines currently has sufficient supply to meet anticipated global commercial and clinical development needs for avapritinib, pralsetinib, fisogatinib and BLU-263 through 2021. However, the COVID-19 pandemic could adversely impactBlueprint Medicines' suppliers and result in delays or disruptions in the company's current or future supply chain.Blueprint Medicines has shifted commercial and medical affairs field activities across its portfolio toward virtual formats where possible in order to allow the company to continue to serve the needs of healthcare providers, patients and other stakeholders during this critical time. As the pandemic evolves, the company anticipates utilizing a mix of in-person and virtual engagement formats, as is locally and regionally appropriate.
First Quarter 2020 Financial Results
- Cash Position: As of
March 31, 2020 , cash, cash equivalents and investments were$750.4 million , as compared to$548.0 million as ofDecember 31, 2019 . This increase was primarily related to$308.4 million in estimated net proceeds received from the company'sJanuary 2020 follow-on underwritten public offering, partially offset by cash used in operating activities. - Revenues: Revenues were
$6.2 million for the first quarter of 2020, including$3.5 million of net product revenues from sales of AYVAKIT and$2.7 million in collaboration revenues under the collaboration agreements with CStone and Roche.Blueprint Medicines recorded$0.7 million in collaboration revenues for the first quarter of 2019. - Cost of Sales: Cost of sales was less than
$0.1 million for the first quarter of 2020.Blueprint Medicines did not incur cost of sales in the first quarter of 2019 as no product sales were generated during that period. - R&D Expenses: Research and development expenses were
$84.1 million for the first quarter of 2020, as compared to$74.3 million for the first quarter of 2019. This increase was primarily due to increased clinical and manufacturing costs and personnel expenses driven by the progression ofBlueprint Medicines' lead programs. Research and development expenses included$7.8 million in stock-based compensation expenses for the first quarter of 2020. - SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses were
$35.7 million for the first quarter of 2020, as compared to$16.6 million for the first quarter of 2019. This increase was primarily due to increased costs and personnel expenses associated with buildingBlueprint Medicines' commercial infrastructure for the commercialization of AYVAKIT and to support the overall growth of the company's business. General and administrative expenses included$9.1 million in stock-based compensation expenses for the first quarter of 2020. - Net Loss: Net loss was
$111.0 million for the first quarter of 2020, or a net loss per share of$2.11 , as compared to a net loss of$87.4 million for the first quarter of 2019, or a net loss per share of$1.98 .
Financial Guidance
Based on its current operating plans, Blueprint Medicines expects that its existing cash, cash equivalents and investments, together with anticipated product revenues but excluding any potential option fees, milestone payments or other payments under its collaboration or license agreements, will be sufficient to enable it to fund its operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements into the second half of 2022.
Conference Call Information
About
Blueprint Medicines is a precision therapy company striving to improve human health. With a focus on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, we are developing transformational medicines rooted in our leading expertise in protein kinases, which are proven drivers of disease. Our uniquely targeted, scalable approach empowers the rapid design and development of new treatments and increases the likelihood of clinical success. We have one precision therapy approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are currently advancing multiple investigational medicines in clinical development, along with a number of research programs. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements regarding plans and timelines for the development of AYVAKIT (avapritinib), pralsetinib, fisogatinib, and BLU-263, including the timing, designs, implementation, enrollment, plans and announcement of results regarding
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Selected Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Data |
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(in thousands) |
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(unaudited) |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and investments |
$ |
750,430 |
$ |
547,960 |
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Working capital (1) |
606,395 |
410,304 |
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Total assets |
913,623 |
707,694 |
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Deferred revenue |
45,499 |
46,073 |
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Total liabilities |
230,692 |
243,335 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
682,931 |
464,359 |
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(1) Blueprint Medicines defines working capital as current assets less current liabilities. |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Data |
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(in thousands, except per share data) |
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(unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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2020 |
2019 |
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Revenues: |
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Product revenue, net |
$ |
3,458 |
$ |
- |
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Collaboration revenue |
2,709 |
730 |
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Total revenues |
6,167 |
730 |
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Cost and operating expenses: |
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Cost of sales |
24 |
- |
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Research and development |
84,146 |
74,250 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
35,655 |
16,553 |
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Total cost and operating expenses |
119,825 |
90,803 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income (expense), net |
2,904 |
2,710 |
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Other income (expense), net |
(201) |
(44) |
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Total other income (expense) |
2,703 |
2,666 |
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Net loss |
$ |
(110,955) |
$ |
(87,407) |
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Net loss per share — basic and diluted |
$ |
(2.11) |
$ |
(1.98) |
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Weighted-average number of common shares used in net loss per share — |
52,655 |
44,097 |
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Investor and Media Contact: Jim Baker, 617-844-8236, media@blueprintmedicines.com; Investor Contact: Kristin Hodous, 617-714-6674, ir@blueprintmedicines.com