Santarus Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results.Conference call to begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- Santarus, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :SNTS SNTS Society for New Testament Studies SNTS Standalone NMD Training System ), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on therapies for gastrointestinal diseases gastrointestinal disease, n an abnormal state or function of the GI system. and disorders, today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Key financial results for the third quarter of 2006 included: * Total third quarter revenue of $12.9 million * Net product sales of $12.2 million, an increase of 192% from $4.2 million in the prior year period and an increase of 40% from $8.7 million in the second quarter of 2006 * Net loss of $12.4 million, or $0.26 per share, a 23% decrease versus a net loss of $16.1 million in the third quarter of 2005 and a 26% decrease compared with a net loss of $16.7 million in the second quarter of 2006 "We are making excellent progress with the commercialization of ZEGERID([R]) Capsules, as indicated by our third quarter revenue growth and the increasing number of prescriptions written for our capsule capsule In botany, a dry fruit that opens when ripe. It splits from top to bottom into separate segments known as valves, as in the iris, or forms pores at the top (e.g., poppy), or splits around the circumference, with the top falling off (e.g., pigweed and plantain). product. Further, we achieved this growth while continuing to control expenses," said Gerald T. Proehl, president and chief executive officer of Santarus. "Our recently announced agreements with inVentiv Health to expand our sales efforts in the prescription market and with Schering-Plough HealthCare Products to commercialize ZEGERID in the over-the-counter heartburn heartburn, burning sensation beneath the breastbone, also called pyrosis. Heartburn does not indicate heart malfunction but results from nervous tension or overindulgence in food or drink. market are expected to enhance our future growth prospects and represent major milestones in the execution of our business strategy." Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results Net product sales were $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2006 and consisted of sales of ZEGERID Capsules and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension. Net product sales were $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2005 and consisted of sales of ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension. Product sales are recognized net of allowances for product returns, contractual allowances and other discounts. Total revenues for the third quarter of 2006 were $12.9 million, consisting of $12.2 million in net product sales and $714,000 in co-promotion revenue from the amortization of a $15.0 million upfront payment received from Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Otsuka America) in October 2004. Revenues in the third quarter of 2005 were $4.9 million, consisting of $4.2 million in net product sales and $714,000 in co-promotion revenue from the amortization of the Otsuka America upfront payment. Santarus reported a net loss of $12.4 million, or $0.26 per share, for the third quarter of 2006, compared with a net loss of $16.1 million, or $0.40 per share, for the third quarter of 2005. Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2006 included approximately $2.3 million, or $0.05 per share, in stock-based compensation. The cost of sales was $1.1 million, or approximately 9% of net product sales, for the third quarter of 2006 and $612,000 for the third quarter of 2005, which was approximately 15% of net product sales. The reduction in cost of sales as a percentage of net product sales was primarily attributable to lower manufacturing costs associated with the capsule product and certain fixed overhead costs overhead costs see fixed costs. being applied to increased sales volumes. Santarus reported license fees and royalties of $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2006 and $583,000 in the third quarter of 2005, both of which consisted of royalties payable to the University of Missouri and to Otsuka America based on net product sales. Research and development expenses were $1.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and $2.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The lower expenses in the third quarter of 2006 reflect a decrease in manufacturing development activities associated with the chewable chew v. chewed, chew·ing, chews v.tr. 1. To bite and grind with the teeth; masticate. 2. To meditate on; ponder: chew a problem over. v. tablet product and a decrease in compensation costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $21.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 and $17.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to approximately $1.6 million of additional stock-based compensation expense and increased promotional expenses Noun 1. promotional expense - the cost of promoting a product business expense, trade expense - ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in a taxpayer's business or trade . For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, net product sales were $26.6 million and consisted of sales of ZEGERID Capsules and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension. Net product sales were $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and consisted of sales of ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension. The company reported total revenues of $28.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, consisting of the $26.6 million in net product sales and approximately $2.2 million in co-promotion revenue from the amortization of the $15.0 million upfront payment received from Otsuka America. This compares with total revenues of $20.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, consisting of $8.7 million in net product sales, $2.1 million in co-promotion revenue and a $10.0 million milestone payment received from TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. in February 2005 under a sublicense sub·li·cense n. A license giving rights of production or marketing of products or services to a person or company that is not the primary holder of such rights. tr.v. agreement that was subsequently terminated in March 2006. Santarus reported a net loss of $49.0 million, or $1.06 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, compared with a net loss of $49.2 million, or $1.31 per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 included approximately $7.1 million, or $0.15 per share, in stock-based compensation expense. As of September 30, 2006, Santarus had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $58.2 million, compared with $69.4 million as of December 31, 2005, a decrease of $11.2 million. This decrease resulted primarily from the company's net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, offset in part by net proceeds Net Proceeds The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). of approximately $26.3 million in connection with draw downs under the committed equity financing Equity Financing The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation. facility (CEFF CEFF Colorado Environmental Film Festival ) with Kingsbridge Capital Limited, a private investment group. The cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $58.2 million at September 30, 2006 does not include an additional $10.0 million draw down under the CEFF completed in October 2006. The company may be able to sell up to the lesser of an additional $38.5 million or 3,451,378 shares of common stock, subject to certain conditions, over the remaining 27-month term of the CEFF facility. The CEFF is designed to allow Santarus to raise capital, at its discretion, to support Santarus' corporate activities. Financial Outlook for 2007 and 2008 Santarus anticipates that the addition of approximately 150 sales representatives will have a positive impact on revenue, primarily beginning in the second half of 2007 and to a greater extent in 2008. Santarus expects to report revenue of more than $200 million in 2008 and to achieve breakeven breakeven 1. The level of output or sales necessary to cover fixed expenses. Companies in industries that have high fixed costs and, consequently, high breakevens, such as automobile and steel manufacturing, are likely to exhibit large fluctuations in the second half of that year. The company expects that the financial impact of adding 150 sales representatives will be to increase selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $30 million to $35 million annually. Additional Business Highlights Key third quarter accomplishments and recent highlights include: * ZEGERID brand total prescriptions grew to approximately 119,000 in the third quarter of 2006, an increase of 245% versus total prescriptions of 34,500 in the third quarter of 2005, and an increase of 36% sequentially over the 87,350 total prescriptions reported in the second quarter of this year * ZEGERID Capsule prescriptions increased to 69% of total prescriptions for the ZEGERID brand and 74% of new prescriptions in the third quarter of 2006, compared to 50% of total prescriptions and 62% of new prescriptions in the second quarter of 2006 * Signed an agreement with Schering-Plough granting certain exclusive rights to commercialize ZEGERID branded immediate-release omeprazole omeprazole /omep·ra·zole/ (o-mep´ra-zol) an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion used in the treatment of dyspepsia , gastroesophageal reflux disease, disorders of gastric hypersecretion, and peptic ulcer, including that associated with products for the over-the-counter (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). ) market in the U.S. and Canada, which agreement is subject to review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (Public Law 94-435, known commonly as the HSR Act) is a set of amendments to the antitrust laws of the United States, principally the Clayton Antitrust Act. The HSR Act was signed into law by President Gerald R. * Announced plans to add approximately 150 sales representatives to promote ZEGERID brand prescription products in the U.S., with 140 sales representatives to be added through a contract sales agreement with inVentiv Health and the remaining sales representatives to be hired by Santarus Conference Call Santarus has scheduled an investor conference call regarding this announcement at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) today, November 7, 2006. Individuals interested in participating in the call may do so by dialing 888-803-8275 for domestic callers, or 706-643-7736 for international callers. A telephone replay will be available for 48 hours following conclusion of the call by dialing 800-642-1687 for domestic callers, or 706-645-9291 for international callers, and entering reservation code 9194026. The live conference call also will be available via the Internet by visiting the Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. section of the company's Web site at www.santarus.com, and a recording of the call will be available on the company's Web site for 14 days following the completion of the call. About Santarus Santarus, Inc. is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing proprietary products that treat gastrointestinal diseases and disorders and enhance the quality of life for patients. The company currently markets ZEGERID Capsules (launched in late March 2006) and ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension. These products are immediate-release formulations of omeprazole, a widely prescribed proton pump inhibitor proton pump inhibitor n. A class of drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion by interfering with the movement of hydrogen ions across cell membranes and are used mainly to treat peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and esophagitis. . More information about Santarus is available on the company's Web site at www.santarus.com. Santarus cautions you that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . The inclusion of forward-looking statements, including Santarus' achievement of future performance and financial results, should not be regarded as a representation by Santarus that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Santarus' business, including, without limitation: Santarus' ability to drive increased market demand for, and generate increased sales of, ZEGERID Capsules, ZEGERID Powder for Oral Suspension and any other products that may be marketed; Santarus' ability to obtain and maintain favorable fa·vor·a·ble adj. 1. Advantageous; helpful: favorable winds. 2. Encouraging; propitious: a favorable diagnosis. 3. reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. from managed care organizations and other third party payors for its ZEGERID products and any other products that may be marketed; Santarus' dependence on a number of third parties, such as Schering-Plough under the OTC license agreement, Otsuka America under the co-promotion agreement, and inVentiv under the contract sales agreement; the scope and validity of patent protection for Santarus' products and Santarus' and its strategic partner's ability to commercialize products without infringing the patent rights of others; unexpected adverse side effects Side effects Effects of a proposed project on other parts of the firm. or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of Santarus' products that could delay or prevent product development or commercialization, or that could result in recalls or product liability claims; competition from other pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies Top 100 Biotechnology Companies The following is a list of the top 100 biotechnology companies ranked by revenue. The first nine companies qualify for the list of the top 50 pharmaceutical companies. ; other difficulties or delays relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the development, testing, manufacturing and marketing of Santarus' products; fluctuations in quarterly and annual results; Santarus' ability to obtain additional financing as needed as needed prn. See prn order. to support its operations; and other risks detailed in Santarus' prior press releases as well as in public periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Santarus undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. This caution is made under the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of Section 21E of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Santarus([R]) and ZEGERID([R]) are trademarks of Santarus, Inc. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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