NOVATO, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Net income was $1.7 million ($0.02 per share) for the first quarter of 2008, compared to a net loss of $9.3 million ($0.10 per share) for the first quarter of 2007. Non-GAAP net income was $6.2 million ($0.06 per share) for the first quarter of 2008, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $5.7 million ($0.06 per share) for the first quarter of 2007. Non-cash stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $4.5 million, compared to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
As of March 31, 2008, BioMarin had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $574.8 million.
“We are off to a great start in 2008 with strong sales of both Naglazyme and Aldurazyme, as well as the first full quarter of Kuvan sales driving improved financials. The Kuvan launch is progressing well, with a positive reception from the PKU community, and we remain extremely optimistic about the long-term potential of the drug,” said Jean-Jacques Bienaime, Chief Executive Officer of BioMarin. “We remain focused on the successful execution of the Kuvan launch, continued geographic expansion of Naglazyme, development of the PEG-PAL and other pipeline programs and the possible in-licensing or acquisition of later-stage products to supplement our current portfolio.”
Product Revenue
Net revenue from Naglazyme (galsulfase), an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI), was $27.7 million for the first quarter of 2008, an increase of 50.5 percent compared to net revenue of $18.4 million for the first quarter of 2007. BioMarin is commercializing Naglazyme in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Turkey and through distributors in other international markets.
Net revenue from Aldurazyme (laronidase), an enzyme replacement therapy for mucopolysaccharidosis I, (MPS I) recorded by Genzyme increased by approximately 37.3 percent to $36.8 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared to $26.8 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net revenue to BioMarin for the first quarter of 2008 was $24.1 million. Beginning January 1, 2008, as a result of the restructuring of the joint venture with Genzyme, BioMarin receives a royalty of 39.5% to 50% of worldwide net sales. In addition, BioMarin recognizes product transfer revenue when product is shipped to Genzyme. This amount will eventually be deducted from royalties earned when the product is sold by Genzyme.
Net product revenue from Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets, a product for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU), for the first quarter of 2008 was $5.8 million. As of April 25, 881 patients have been referred to the BioMarin Patient and Physician Support (BPPS) program and 509 patients have initiated commercial therapy. BioMarin anticipates a portion of these patients will discontinue therapy in the future.
Collaborative Agreement Revenues
Collaborative agreement revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $2.5 million, compared to $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2007, and decreased due to less reimbursable Kuvan development expenses during the first quarter of 2008.
2008 Financial Guidance
BioMarin estimates 2008 net sales of Naglazyme will be in the range of $115 million to $125 million, revised from a range of $105 million to $116 million.
Net sales of Aldurazyme by Genzyme are estimated to be in the range of $135 million to $145 million. BioMarin’s revenue from Genzyme related to Aldurazyme is estimated to be between $70 million and $80 million, revised from a range of $68 million to $78 million, which includes both the royalty earned on net sales by Genzyme and additional product revenue related to the transfer of Aldurazyme inventory to Genzyme to meet future product demand.
BioMarin estimates 2008 Kuvan net sales to be in the range of $45 million to $70 million, revised from a range of $40 million to $70 million.
Interest income is expected to be in the range of $15 million to $18 million, a result of reduced yields on investments due to declining market interest rates.
BioMarin estimates its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008 will be in the range of $28 million to $40 million, revised from a range of $20 million to $40 million, which assumes that the $30 million milestone for EU Kuvan approval will be earned in 2008. The net income estimate includes approximately $24 million to $27 million in non-cash stock compensation expense. Non-GAAP net income, excluding the impact of non-cash stock compensation, is estimated to be in the range of $52 million to $67 million, revised from a range of $47 million to $67 million.
Non-GAAP Financial Information and Reconciliation
The above 2007 and 2008 first quarter results and 2008 financial guidance include actual and Management’s 2008 estimated net income determined in accordance with GAAP and non-GAAP net income, which is net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, but excluding non-cash stock compensation, a non-GAAP financial measure. Stock compensation expense excluded in the calculation of non-GAAP net income was $4.5 million for the first quarter of 2008, $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2007 and $24.0 million to $27.0 million for Management’s estimate of 2008 net income. The reconciliation of this measure to the estimated GAAP net income is as follows (in millions):
Management believes that this non-GAAP information is useful to investors, taken in conjunction with BioMarin’s GAAP information because Management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes, and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the company’s prospects for the future.
BioMarin will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2008 financial results today, Tuesday, April 29, at 5:00 p.m. ET (22:00 CET). This event can be accessed on the investor section of the BioMarin website at http://www.BMRN.com.
About BioMarin
BioMarin develops and commercializes innovative biopharmaceuticals for serious diseases and medical conditions. The company’s product portfolio comprises three approved products and multiple clinical and pre-clinical product candidates. Approved products include Naglazyme(R) (galsulfase) for mucopolysaccharidosis VI (MPS VI), a product wholly developed and commercialized by BioMarin; Aldurazyme(R) (laronidase) for mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), a product which BioMarin developed through a 50/50 joint venture with Genzyme Corporation; and Kuvan(R) (sapropterin dihydrochloride) Tablets, a product for the treatment of phenylketonuria (PKU), developed in partnership with Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA of Darmstadt, Germany. Other product candidates include 6R-BH4 for cardiovascular indications, which is currently in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of peripheral arterial disease and sickle cell disease, and PEG-PAL (PEGylated recombinant phenylalanine ammonia lyase) for the treatment of PKU. For additional information, please visit http://www.BMRN.com. Information on BioMarin’s website is not incorporated by reference into this press release.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements about the business prospects of BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., including, without limitation, statements about: the expectations of revenue and sales related to Naglazyme, Kuvan, and Aldurazyme; the financial performance of the BioMarin as a whole; the timing of BioMarin’s clinical trials of 6R-BH4 for other indications and PEG-PAL; the continued clinical development and commercialization of Aldurazyme, Naglazyme, Kuvan, and 6R-BH4 for other indications; and actions by regulatory authorities. These forward-looking statements are predictions and involve risks and uncertainties such that actual results may differ materially from these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others: our success in the continued commercialization of Naglazyme and Kuvan; Genzyme Corporation’s success in continuing the commercialization of Aldurazyme; results and timing of current and planned preclinical studies and clinical trials; our ability to successfully manufacture our products and product candidates; the content and timing of decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the European Commission and other regulatory authorities concerning each of the described products and product candidates; the market for each of these products and particularly Aldurazyme, Naglazyme and Kuvan; actual sales of Aldurazyme, Naglazyme and Kuvan; Merck Serono’s activities related to Kuvan; and those factors detailed in BioMarin’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, without limitation, the factors contained under the caption “Risk Factors” in BioMarin’s 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the factors contained in BioMarin’s reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders are urged not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. BioMarin is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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