Insmed Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
—ARIKAYCE® (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension) Total Revenue of $93.4 Million for the Third Quarter of 2024, Reflecting 18% Growth Over the Third Quarter of 2023—
—NDA Submission for Brensocatib in Bronchiectasis Remains on Track for the Fourth Quarter of 2024 with Potential U.S. Launch Still Expected in Mid-2025—
—Expanded U.S. Sales Force is Now Fully Deployed; Focusing on Bronchiectasis Disease-State Awareness and Supporting the Growth of ARIKAYCE Prior to the Anticipated Launch of Brensocatib—
—Ends the Third Quarter with ~$1.5 Billion in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities—
—Renegotiates Term Loan with Pharmakon Resulting in a Lower Cost of Capital and an Additional $150 Million in Proceeds to be Received in the Fourth Quarter—
—Reiterates 2024 Global ARIKAYCE Revenue Guidance in the Range of $340 Million to $360 Million, Reflecting Double-Digit Growth Compared to 2023—
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:INSM), a people-first global biopharmaceutical company striving to deliver first- and best-in-class therapies to transform the lives of patients facing serious diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and provided a business update.
"I am pleased with the progress the Company is making across multiple ongoing initiatives this quarter." said Will Lewis, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Insmed. "We remain on track to file our NDA for brensocatib in the fourth quarter of 2024 and continue to expect a potential U.S. launch in the middle of 2025. We have also made great progress on the clinical side, with the ENCORE and PAH studies nearing full enrollment. All of this has been accomplished while delivering yet another quarter of double-digit growth for ARIKAYCE in each of our three commercial regions. With our demonstrated ability to execute both clinically and commercially, and a strengthened balance sheet due to actions we have taken to lower our cost of capital while adding to our cash balance, we believe we are well-positioned to deliver on the tremendous opportunities ahead."
Recent Pillar Highlights
Pillar 1: ARIKAYCE
ARIKAYCE global revenue grew 18% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023, reflecting an all-time revenue high and double-digit year-over-year growth in the U.S., Japan, and Europe and rest of world.
Insmed has closed screening of new patients for the ENCORE study and is now expected to exceed its target enrollment of 400 patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung infection who have not started antibiotics.
The Company is scheduled to meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during the fourth quarter to discuss the possibility of an accelerated approval to expand the label for ARIKAYCE to include all patients with MAC lung infection, based on the positive Phase 3 ARISE trial data. Insmed continues to expect that the full data from the ongoing ENCORE trial will be required for approval.
Pillar 2: Brensocatib
Insmed remains on track to file a New Drug Application (NDA) with the FDA for brensocatib in patients with bronchiectasis in the fourth quarter of 2024. If priority review is granted and brensocatib is approved, Insmed anticipates a U.S. launch in mid-2025. Launches in Europe and Japan are expected in the first half of 2026, pending approvals.
New subpopulation data from 19 pre-specified categories of patients in the ASPEN study were presented in October 2024 at the American College of Chest Physicians Annual Meeting in Boston. The annualized rate of pulmonary exacerbations favored brensocatib at both the 10 mg and 25 mg doses over placebo for almost all subgroups. In a separate analysis, least squares mean difference for brensocatib 25 mg demonstrated a reduced decline in post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) at Week 52 versus placebo for all prespecified subgroups.
Insmed is advancing launch readiness activities in the U.S. and has hired, trained, and deployed 120 additional therapeutic sales specialists in advance of launch, focused on bronchiectasis disease-state awareness with an expanded group of pulmonologists while also supporting the growth of ARIKAYCE.
The Company continues to enroll patients in the Phase 2b BiRCh trial of brensocatib in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) and anticipates providing top-line data from the study in the second half of 2025.
The Company is preparing to activate the first U.S. clinical site for its Phase 2 study of brensocatib in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) by the end of 2024.
Pillar 3: TPIP
Enrollment remains ongoing in the Phase 2 study of treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), with more than 90% of the target enrollment currently complete.
Insmed remains on track to report topline results from the PAH study in the second half of 2025.
The Company continues to anticipate initiating a Phase 3 study of TPIP in patients with pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) in the second half of 2025.
Pillar 4: Early-Stage Research
Insmed's early-stage research efforts include more than 30 identified pre-clinical programs in development, all of which have the potential to become first-in-class or best-in-class therapies.
The Company continues to anticipate the totality of its early-stage research programs will comprise less than 20% of overall spend.
Corporate Updates
Insmed has taken the following actions intended to further strengthen its balance sheet and financial position:
(i) During the third quarter of 2024, the Company completed the redemption of its $225 million convertible notes due in January 2025. Insmed issued approximately 5.7 million shares of common stock in connection with the redemption and earlier conversions of notes.(ii) The Company raised an additional $371 million in net proceeds under its at-the-market equity offering program during the third quarter, at an average sales price of $75.64 per share.(iii) In October 2024, Insmed entered into an agreement to amend its $350 million term loan with investment funds managed by Pharmakon Advisors, LP. Under the terms of the amended agreement, investment funds managed by Pharmakon Advisors, LP will provide an additional $150 million in proceeds, to be received in the fourth quarter of 2024. The maturity date for the full principal amount was extended to 2029, and will carry a reduced fixed-interest rate in the high-single digits.
In October 2024, Insmed announced that it has earned the No. 1 ranking in Science's 2024 Top Employers Survey, marking the fourth consecutive year in which Insmed achieved the top ranking. The annual survey polls employees in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries to determine the 20 best employers, as well as their driving characteristics.
Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Total revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $93.4 million, reflecting 18% year-over-year growth compared to total revenue of $79.1 million for the third quarter of 2023.
Total revenue for third-quarter 2024 included ARIKAYCE net sales of $66.9 million in the U.S., $21.0 million in Japan, and $5.6 million in Europe and rest of world. Third-quarter 2024 sales demonstrated year-over-year growth of 13% in the U.S., 31% in Japan, and 45% in Europe and rest of world, reflecting continued growth trends for ARIKAYCE in these regions.
Cost of product revenues (excluding amortization of intangibles) was $21.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $16.7 million for the third quarter of 2023, primarily reflecting increased sales volumes of ARIKAYCE.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $150.8 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $109.1 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in R&D expenses was primarily driven by increases in manufacturing and compensation and benefit-related expenses.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2024 were $118.9 million, compared to $90.6 million for the third quarter of 2023. The year-over-year increase in SG&A expenses resulted primarily from increases in compensation and benefit-related expenses and stock-based compensation costs due to an increase in headcount associated with launch readiness activities for brensocatib.
For the third quarter of 2024, Insmed reported a net loss of $220.5 million, or $1.27 per share, compared to a net loss of $158.9 million, or $1.11 per share, for the third quarter of 2023.
Balance Sheet, Financial Guidance, and Planned Investments
As of September 30, 2024, Insmed had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $1,467.9 million.
Insmed is reiterating its guidance for full-year 2024 global ARIKAYCE revenues in the range of $340 million to $360 million, representing 15% year-over-year growth at the midpoint compared to 2023.
Insmed continues to anticipate that over 80% of total expenditures will be on its clinical and commercial programs, and that less than 20% of overall spend will be on its early-stage research programs, reflecting the Company's historical approach to spending.
The Company plans to continue to invest in the following key activities in 2024: (i) commercialization and continued growth of ARIKAYCE in its current indication globally, as well as advancement of the clinical trial program intended to potentially support label expansion to include all patients with a MAC lung infection and to satisfy the post-marketing requirement for full approval of its current indication;(ii) advancement of brensocatib, including:
a. activities related to regulatory filing and commercial launch readiness for bronchiectasis andb. the ongoing Phase 2 BiRCh trial in patients with CRSsNP and the anticipated Phase 2 program in HS;
(iii) advancement of its clinical development programs for TPIP; and(iv) development of its early-stage research programs.
Conference Call
Insmed will host a conference call beginning today at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Shareholders and other interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (888) 210-2654 (U.S.) and (646) 960-0278 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. The call will also be webcast live on the Company's website at www.insmed.com.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately 1 hour after its completion through November 7, 2024, by dialing (800) 770-2030 (U.S.) and (609) 800-9909 (international) and referencing access code 7862189. A webcast of the call will also be archived for 90 days under the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.insmed.com.
INSMED INCORPORATED
Consolidated Statements of Net Loss
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedSeptember 30,
Nine Months Ended September30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Product revenues, net
$ 93,425
$ 79,072
$ 259,265
$ 221,515
Operating expenses:
Cost of product revenues (excluding amortization of intangible assets)
21,170
16,706
59,591
47,130
Research and development
150,809
109,148
418,640
433,982
Selling, general and administrative
118,930
90,626
318,601
254,971
Amortization of intangible assets
1,263
1,263
3,789
3,789
Change in fair value of deferred and contingent consideration liabilities
14,682
8,997
106,482
