Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - August 08, 2013) - Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONXX) today reported its financial results for the second quarter 2013 and provided a business update on Kyprolis® (carfilzomib) for Injection, Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets and Stivarga® (regorafenib) tablets.

"Accelerating revenue from each of our products, coupled with strategic investment to unlock the value of Kyprolis, provides a compelling platform for the current and future growth of Onyx," said Tony Coles, M.D., chairman and chief executive officer of Onyx. "With our Phase 3 program for Kyprolis across all lines of multiple myeloma therapy, we are committed to expanding the label globally, and we have a clear strategy to enable a filing in Europe in the second half of 2014, pending positive results from both ASPIRE and FOCUS. Important commercial, clinical, and regulatory momentum across the business continues to drive Onyx's value creation as we become an emerging global oncology leader."

For the second quarter of 2013, Onyx reported total revenue of $153.0 million and a non-GAAP net loss of $29.0 million, or $0.40 per diluted share. On a GAAP basis, Onyx reported a net loss of $53.2 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the second quarter 2013. A description of the non-GAAP calculations and reconciliation to comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the accompanying table entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Revenue
Total revenue of $153.0 million for the second quarter of 2013 represented a 110% increase from total revenue of $72.7 million for the comparable period in 2012.

  • Revenue from the Nexavar collaboration agreement with Bayer for the second quarter of 2013 was $81.8 million as compared to $72.7 million for the comparable period in 2012. The increase in revenue from collaboration was primarily due to sales growth in the United States and Asia Pacific regions as well as lower expenses.
  • Kyprolis net sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $61.0 million, representing orders shipped to and received by customers such as physician offices and hospitals. In addition, Onyx recorded deferred revenue of $10.0 million as of June 30, 2013, representing Kyprolis inventory at distributors which had not yet shipped to physician offices and hospitals.
  • Stivarga royalty revenue was $10.2 million for the second quarter of 2013. Onyx receives a 20% royalty on global net sales of Stivarga in jurisdictions that have received commercial marketing approval. Stivarga is a Bayer compound developed by Bayer and jointly promoted by Bayer and Onyx in the United States.

Operating Expenses
Non-GAAP cost of goods sold was $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2013. Cost of goods sold related to sales of Kyprolis is not representative of Onyx's future expectations of cost of goods sold because certain product costs associated with Kyprolis sales in the second quarter of 2013 were charged to research and development expense in periods prior to approval on July 20, 2012. On a GAAP basis, cost of goods sold was $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP research and development expense was $99.4 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $73.6 million for the same period in 2012. Higher research and development expense between periods was primarily due to the global development of Kyprolis, particularly the ongoing Phase 3 ENDEAVOR trial, and start-up activities associated with the front-line CLARION study, as well as oprozomib development expense, which were partially offset by lower Kyprolis Phase 3 FOCUS and ASPIRE trial expense. On a GAAP basis, research and development expense was $102.8 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $76.4 million for the same period in 2012.

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense was $78.4 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $40.7 million for the same period in 2012. Higher selling, general and administrative expense between periods was primarily related to the increased headcount following the hiring of the field sales force associated with the commercial launch of Kyprolis in the United States and adding select capabilities internationally. On a GAAP basis, selling, general and administrative expense was $87.5 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $48.9 million for the same period in 2012.

Onyx recorded amortization expense of $5.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, which reflected the amortization of its finite-lived intangible asset, which was acquired in the 2009 acquisition of Proteolix, Inc.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
On June 30, 2013, cash, cash equivalents and current and non-current marketable securities were $755.9 million, compared to $492.8 million at December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily due to net proceeds of approximately $352 million received from a public offering of 4.4 million shares of common stock, completed in January 2013, offset primarily by net operating expenses.

Six-Month Results
Total revenue was $298.5 million and $144.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Revenue from the Nexavar collaboration agreement with Bayer was $152.1 million and $144.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Kyprolis net sales were $125.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Stivarga royalty revenue was $19.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Non-GAAP net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was $42.8 million or $0.59 per diluted share, compared to $87.1 million, or $1.36 per diluted share for the same period in 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, on a GAAP basis Onyx recorded a net loss of $86.8 million, or $1.20 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $162.3 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, for the same period in 2012.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release and the reconciliation table included herein includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) - diluted, non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, non-GAAP net income (loss) per share - diluted, non-GAAP cost of goods sold, non-GAAP research and development expense, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expense and non-GAAP operating expenses. A description of the non-GAAP calculations and reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the accompanying table entitled "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Onyx management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to monitor and evaluate our operating results and trends on an on-going basis, and internally for operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. Onyx management believes the non-GAAP information is useful for investors by offering the ability to better identify trends in our business and better understand how management evaluates the business. These non-GAAP measures have limitations, however, because they do not include all items of income and expense that affect Onyx. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with, and should not be considered in isolation of, or as an alternative to, measurements required by GAAP.

Management Conference Call Today
Onyx will host a webcast and conference call with management to discuss second quarter 2013 financial results, as well as provide a general business overview, today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).

To access a live audio webcast of the conference call, log onto the Company's website at: http://www.onyx.com/investors/event-calendar

To access the live conference call, dial 847-585-4405 and use the passcode 35393849#. A replay of the call will be available on the Onyx website, or by dialing 630-652-3042 and using the passcode 35393849# beginning approximately one hour after the teleconference concludes through August 22, 2013.

About Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Based in South San Francisco, California, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for improving the lives of people with cancer. The Company is focused on developing novel medicines that target key molecular pathways. For more information about Onyx, visit the Company's website at www.onyx.com. Onyx Pharmaceuticals is on Twitter. Sign up to follow our Twitter feed @OnyxPharm at http://twitter.com/OnyxPharm.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" of Onyx within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding commercial, clinical and regulatory prospects, financial results and prospects, including accelerating revenue, future potential and prospects of our Proteasome inhibitor franchise, Stivarga royalty revenues, future cost of goods sold relating to sales of Kyprolis and our prospects for current and future growth. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those anticipated, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to: Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets, Kyprolis® (carfilzomib) for Injection and Stivarga® (regorafenib) tablets being the only approved products from which we may obtain revenue; competition; failures or delays in our clinical trials or the regulatory process; dependence on our collaborative relationship with Bayer; supply of Nexavar, Stivarga or Kyprolis; market acceptance and the rate of adoption of Nexavar, Stivarga and Kyprolis; pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement pressures; serious adverse side effects, if they are associated with Nexavar, Stivarga or Kyprolis; government regulation; possible failure to realize the anticipated benefits of business acquisitions or strategic investments; protection of our intellectual property; and product liability risks. Reference should be made to Onyx's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), as updated by Onyx's subsequent filings with the Commission, in particular our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013, which we expect to file on or before August 9, 2013, under the heading "Risk Factors" for a more detailed description of these and other risks. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this release. Onyx undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date of this release except as required by law.

                                                                            
                         ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.                         
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS               
                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)                  
                                (unaudited)                                 
                                                                            
                               Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
                                    June 30,                June 30,        
                             ----------------------  ---------------------- 
                                2013        2012        2013        2012    
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Revenue:                                                                    
Revenue from collaboration                                                  
 agreement                   $   81,828  $   72,704  $  152,135  $  144,736 
Product revenue                  61,037           -     125,045           - 
Royalty revenue                  10,161           -      19,338           - 
Contract revenue from                                                       
 collaborations                       -           -       2,000           - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Total revenue                   153,026      72,704     298,518     144,736 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
                                                                            
Operating expenses:                                                         
Cost of goods sold (excludes                                                
 amortization of intangible                                                 
 assets) (1)                      2,043           -       4,011           - 
Research and development (1)    102,761      76,356     194,063     157,017 
Selling, general and                                                        
 administrative (1)              87,512      48,907     160,057      87,851 
Contingent consideration                                                    
 expense                          3,022      53,214       5,952      56,392 
Intangible asset                                                            
 amortization                     5,221           -      10,441           - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Total operating expenses        200,559     178,477     374,524     301,260 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Income (loss) from                                                          
 operations                     (47,533)   (105,773)    (76,006)   (156,524)
Investment income                   558         619       1,160       1,377 
Interest expense (2)             (5,712)     (5,374)    (11,338)    (10,670)
Other income (expense)             (464)      4,464        (620)      3,559 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Income (loss) before                                                        
 provision (benefit) for                                                    
 income taxes                   (53,151)   (106,064)    (86,804)   (162,258)
Provision (benefit) for                                                     
 income taxes                        17         (15)         35           3 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Net income (loss)            $  (53,168) $ (106,049) $  (86,839) $ (162,261)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
Basic and diluted net income                                                
 (loss) per share (3)        $    (0.73) $    (1.65) $    (1.20) $    (2.54)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
Shares used in computing                                                    
 basic and diluted net                                                      
 income (loss) per share (3)     72,951      64,209      72,113      63,953 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            

(1) Includes employee stock-based compensation charges of:

                                                                            
                                Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended   
                                     June 30,                June 30,       
                             ----------------------- -----------------------
                                 2013        2012        2013        2012   
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Cost of goods sold           $       236 $         - $       310 $         -
Research and development           3,337       2,715       5,880       4,648
Selling, general and                                                        
 administrative                    9,120       8,180      15,173      13,044
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total employee stock-based                                                  
 compensation                $    12,693 $    10,895 $    21,363 $    17,692
                             =========== =========== =========== ===========
                                                                            

(2) Includes $3.2 million and $6.3 million imputed interest expense recorded for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively, and $2.8 million and $5.6 million for the same periods in the prior year, related to the convertible senior notes due 2016.

(3) Under the "if-converted" method, interest and issuance costs and potential common shares related to the Company's convertible senior notes were excluded in the computation of diluted per share amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

                                                                            
                         ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.                         
           RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES            
                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)                  
                                (unaudited)                                 
                                                                            
                               Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended    
                                    June 30,                June 30,        
                             ----------------------  ---------------------- 
                                2013        2012        2013        2012    
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
                                                                            
                                                                            
(i) Net income                                                              
Net income (loss) - GAAP     $  (53,168) $ (106,049) $  (86,839) $ (162,261)
Non-GAAP adjustments:                                                       
  Contingent consideration                                                  
   expense (a)                    3,022      53,214       5,952      56,392 
  Employee stock-based                                                      
   compensation (b)              12,693      10,895      21,363      17,692 
  Imputed interest related                                                  
   to the convertible senior                                                
   notes due 2016 (c)             3,197       2,832       6,300       5,581 
  Proceeds received pursuant                                                
   to the sale of JAK2                                                      
   inhibitors by S*BIO (d)            -      (4,462)          -      (4,462)
  Intangible asset                                                          
   amortization (e)               5,221           -      10,441           - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
Net income (loss) - Non-GAAP $  (29,035) $  (43,570) $  (42,783) $  (87,058)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
(ii) Cost of goods sold                                                     
  Cost of goods sold - GAAP  $    2,043  $        -  $    4,011  $        - 
  Non-GAAP adjustments:                                                     
    Employee stock-based                                                    
     compensation (b)              (236)          -        (310)          - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Cost of goods sold - Non-                                                 
   GAAP                      $    1,807  $        -  $    3,701  $        - 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
(iii) Research and                                                          
 development expenses                                                       
  Research and development                                                  
   expenses - GAAP           $  102,761  $   76,356  $  194,063  $  157,017 
  Non-GAAP adjustments:                                                     
    Employee stock-based                                                    
     compensation(b)             (3,337)     (2,715)     (5,880)     (4,648)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Research and development                                                  
   expenses - Non-GAAP       $   99,424  $   73,641  $  188,183  $  152,369 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
(iv) Selling, general and                                                   
 administrative expenses                                                    
  Selling, general and                                                      
   administrative expenses -                                                
   GAAP                      $   87,512  $   48,907  $  160,057  $   87,851 
  Non-GAAP adjustments:                                                     
    Employee stock-based                                                    
     compensation (b)            (9,120)     (8,180)    (15,173)    (13,044)
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Selling, general &                                                        
   administrative expenses                                                  
   - Non-GAAP                $   78,392  $   40,727  $  144,884  $   74,807 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
(v) Earnings per share                                                      
  Net income (loss) - Non-                                                  
   GAAP                      $  (29,035) $  (43,570) $  (42,783) $  (87,058)
  Add:                                                                      
    Interest and issuance                                                   
     costs related to                                                       
     dilutive convertible                                                   
     senior notes (f)                 -           -           -           - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Net income (loss) -                                                       
   diluted - Non-GAAP        $  (29,035) $  (43,570) $  (42,783) $  (87,058)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
  Computation of non-GAAP                                                   
   diluted shares                                                           
  Basic shares - GAAP            72,951      64,209      72,113      63,953 
  Dilutive effect of options          -           -           -           - 
  Dilutive effect of                                                        
   convertible senior notes                                                 
   (f)                                -           -           -           - 
                             ----------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
  Diluted shares - Non-GAAP      72,951      64,209      72,113      63,953 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
  Basic and diluted net                                                     
   income (loss) per share -                                                
   Non-GAAP                  $    (0.40) $    (0.68) $    (0.59) $    (1.36)
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ========== 
                                                                            
                         ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.                         
            RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES           
                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)                  
                                 (unaudited)                                
                                                                            
                                   Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
                                        June 30,              June 30,      
                                  --------------------  --------------------
                                     2013       2012       2013       2012  
                                  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
(vi) Operating expenses                                                     
  Operating expenses - GAAP       $ 200,559  $ 178,477  $ 374,524  $ 301,260
  Less: non-GAAP adjustments:                                               
    Contingent consideration                                                
     expense (a)                      3,022     53,214      5,952     56,392
    Employee stock-based                                                    
     compensation (b)                12,693     10,895     21,363     17,692
    Intangible asset                                                        
     amortization (e)                 5,221          -     10,441          -
                                  ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------
  Operating expenses - Non-GAAP   $ 179,623  $ 114,368  $ 336,768  $ 227,176
                                  =========  =========  =========  =========

These non-GAAP financial measures exclude the following items:

(a) Contingent consideration expense: The effects of contingent consideration expense are excluded due to the nature of this charge, which is related to the change in fair value of the liability for contingent consideration in connection with the acquisition of Proteolix; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Onyx's operating results to peer companies.

(b) Employee stock-based compensation: The effects of employee stock-based compensation are excluded because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Onyx's operating results to peer companies.

(c) Imputed interest related to the convertible senior notes due 2016: The effects of imputed interest related to the convertible senior notes due 2016 are excluded because this expense is non-cash; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Onyx's cash operating results to peer companies.

(d) Proceeds received pursuant to the sale of JAK2 inhibitors by S*BIO: The effects of the termination of the S*BIO collaboration agreement are excluded because they do not relate to the normal and recurring transactions of Onyx's business; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Onyx's operating results to peer companies.

(e) Intangible asset amortization: The effects of amortization of intangible assets are excluded because this expense is non-cash; such exclusion facilitates comparisons of Onyx's operating results to peer companies.

(f) Under the "if-converted" method, interest and issuance costs and potential common shares related to the Company's convertible senior notes were excluded in the computation of diluted per share amounts for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 because their effect would be anti-dilutive.

                                                                            
                         ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.                         
             CALCULATION OF REVENUE FROM COLLABORATION AGREEMENT            
                          (In thousands, unaudited)                         
                                                                            
                                Three Months Ended       Six Months Ended   
                                     June 30,                June 30,       
                             ----------------------- -----------------------
                                 2013        2012        2013        2012   
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Nexavar revenue subject to                                                  
 profit sharing (as recorded                                                
 by Bayer)                   $   229,708 $   214,459 $   428,233 $   424,159
Combined cost of goods sold,                                                
 distribution, selling,                                                     
 general and administrative                                                 
 expenses                         75,456      82,632     141,596     158,949
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Combined collaboration                                                      
 commercial profit           $   154,252 $   131,827 $   286,637 $   265,210
                             =========== =========== =========== ===========
                                                                            
Onyx's share of                                                             
 collaboration commercial                                                   
 profit                      $    77,126 $    65,913 $   143,318 $   132,605
Reimbursement of Onyx's                                                     
 shared marketing expenses         4,702       6,791       8,817      12,131
                             ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenue from collaboration                                                  
 agreement                   $    81,828 $    72,704 $   152,135 $   144,736
                             =========== =========== =========== ===========
                                                                            
                                                                            
                         ONYX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.                         
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                   
                               (In thousands)                               
                                                                            
                                                       June 30,             
                                                                   December 
                                                         2013        31,    
                                   


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