CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: IONS) today reported income from operations of $16.1 million and a loss from operations of $87.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The Company also reported pro forma operating income of $33.7 million and a pro forma net operating loss (NOL) of $30.5 million, both excluding non-cash stock compensation, for the same periods. Ionis ended the third quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short term investments of $687.8 million. The Company is on track to meet its pro forma NOL and cash guidance for the year.