- Driving clinical, regulatory, and operational excellence across
five innovative platforms focused on immunology, neuroscience, and
oncology:
- Portfolio targeting large indications including obesity,
epilepsy, bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD), migraine, pain, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's
disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Also
advancing potential novel treatments for rare autoimmune and
inflammatory diseases, including myasthenia gravis, cardiomyopathy,
spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and IgA nephropathy.
- Pivotal clinical data milestones expected across three distinct
programs:
- First-in-human Phase 1 study with BHV-1300 initiated in 1Q
2024. Preliminary immunoglobulin G (IgG) lowering data from
the single ascending dose (SAD) portion of the study expected in
late 1Q 2024/early 2Q 2024. The MAD portion of the study is being
planned in a relevant patient population with the possibility of
benefit from BHV-1300.
- Phase 3 database lock for interim efficacy analysis
with troriluzole in OCD remains on schedule for 1Q 2024, with
results expected in 2Q 2024.
- Phase 3 topline data in ongoing fully enrolled SMA study
with taldefgrobep expected 2H 2024.
- Multiple trial initiations and Investigational New Drug (IND)
filings projected over next three years present potential for
continued growth and value creation.
NEW
HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN)
(Biohaven or the Company), a global clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and
commercialization of life-changing therapies to treat a broad range
of rare and common diseases, today reported financial results for
the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, and provided a review of
recent accomplishments and anticipated upcoming developments.
Vlad Coric, M.D., Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Biohaven, commented, "We embarked on a
bold execution plan after completing our spin-off, re-emerging as a
separate entity focused on immunology, neuroscience, and oncology.
In just over a year's time, we made tremendous strides in
progressing our programs, providing impressive and supportive
pre-clinical and clinical outcomes for our key stakeholders,
including patients, who may gain access to differentiated drugs for
difficult to treat medical conditions.
Today we are focused on delivering outcomes across five
platforms spanning inflammation and immunology, ion channel
modulation, myostatin inhibition, glutamate modulation, and
oncology. In the year ahead, we expect to deliver potentially
groundbreaking data across three distinct programs. In the
near-term, we expect to report first-in-human Phase 1 IgG lowering
data with our pan-IgG degrader, BHV-1300, with broad potential
application. Given the profoundly deep and rapid reduction in IgG
levels observed in non-human primate studies, unique ability to
co-administer with Fc-containing biologics, ease of
self-administration, and favorable toxicology profile observed to
date, we are eagerly awaiting the proof-of-concept human data. We
also plan to report OCD Phase 3 topline data in the second quarter
of 2024 from an interim analysis with our glutamate modulating
agent, troriluzole. There has been little to no innovation in
advancing treatments for this disorder in decades and a win in this
Phase 3 trial would be a substantial clinical success for the three
million patients across the OCD community, many of whom are plagued
by debilitating intrusive thoughts and compulsions. And finally,
we're expecting Phase 3 topline data in the second half of the year
with our anti-myostatin compound, taldefgrobep alfa, for patients
with SMA.
Dr. Coric continued, "Beyond data expectations, we are excited
with the progress made across the balance of our portfolio,
starting with our Kv7 ion channel activation program, where we have
operationalized over 110 clinical trial sites in our focal epilepsy
trials and are advancing development programs in generalized
epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder.
Excitement is also mounting for the potential of taldefgrobep alfa
in weight loss, a compound that we believe will maintain and grow
muscle mass as a means of helping to address the global obesity
crisis. We also expect to deliver additional trial initiations
across our broad IgG degrader program targeting both large
indications and rare autoimmune/inflammatory diseases, TYK2/JAK1
inhibition in neuroinflammatory disorders, TRPM3 antagonism
initially in migraine and neuropathic pain, and with our antibody
drug conjugates program in an array of oncology indications. We are
passionate about helping patients in need, and excited about our
portfolio, the skilled drug development team we have in place, and
the vast opportunity in the year ahead."
Full Year and Recent Business Highlights
Ion Channel Platform - Milestones and Next
Steps:
Kv7 Ion Channel Activation: Epilepsy & Neuropsychiatric
Indications
BHV-7000, the lead asset from the Kv7
platform, is a selective activator of Kv7.2/Kv7.3, a key ion
channel involved in regulation of neuronal signaling and
hyperexcitability.
- Reported BHV-7000 Phase 1 study results: In
December 2023, the Company reported
full results from the BHV-7000 Phase 1 SAD and multiple ascending
dose (MAD) studies examining doses up to 120mg daily, demonstrating
BHV-7000 was well-tolerated at all doses studied without the
typical central nervous system (CNS) adverse effects associated
with other anti-seizure medications (ASMs), such as somnolence and
cognitive/mood disturbances. Results were consistent with
previously reported preclinical data demonstrating BHV-7000's lack
of GABAA receptor activation and lack of adverse impacts
on neurobehavior in preclinical testing.
- Demonstrated CNS target engagement: In December 2023, the Company reported additional
data from a Phase 1 electroencephalogram (EEG) biomarker study,
where BHV-7000 demonstrated dose-dependent target engagement in the
brain as shown by dose-dependent effects on EEG spectral power
across all frequency bands. While changes in spectral power were
observed across all frequency bands with BHV-7000, the minimal
impact on slower frequencies (i.e., delta) is consistent with the
low incidence of CNS adverse events observed in the BHV-7000 Phase
1 SAD/MAD studies. EEG delta activity is associated with
somnolence, an undesirable CNS adverse event commonly reported with
other ASMs.
- Developed once-daily formulation: In September 2023, the Company announced it had
formulated an extended release, once-a-day tablet designed to
achieve target therapeutic concentrations (25mg, 50mg and 75mg).
This dosing approach with a Kv7 activator will allow for assessment
of distinct target concentrations over a wide range, above and
below projected efficacious EC50 drug concentrations, not
previously feasible with drugs in this class.
- Sites operationalized: In January 2024, the Company completed its
End-of-Phase 2 meeting with FDA to advance to Phase 3 trials and
announced that more than 110 global clinical sites have been
selected in the ongoing focal epilepsy trial, with enrollment
planned for 1Q 2024.
- Upcoming trial initiations: The Company expects to
initiate Phase 2/3 programs in focal epilepsy in 1Q 2024 and in
generalized epilepsy in 2Q 2024; the Company also expects to
initiate a Phase 2 study in major depressive disorder and a Phase
2/3 study in bipolar disorder in 1H 2024.
TRPM3 Ion Channel Antagonism: Migraine & Neuropathic
Pain
BHV-2100 is an oral, selective TRPM3 antagonist
offering a novel, non-addictive treatment for migraine and
neuropathic pain.
- Phase 1 study data supports evaluation in acute
migraine: In January 2024,
the Company detailed preliminary pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety
data from an ongoing Phase 1 study; in the study, BHV-2100 was
rapidly absorbed, achieved 90% inhibitory concentrations within one
hour, and was well tolerated at projected therapeutic
concentrations
- Upcoming trial initiations: The Company expects to
initiate a BHV-2100 Phase 2 study in acute migraine in 2H 2024 and
conduct a POC study for neuropathic pain in 2H 2024.
Inflammation and Immunology Platform - Milestones and Next
Steps:
Targeted Extracellular Protein
Degradation:
Molecular Degraders of Extracellular
Proteins (MoDEs™) uniquely harness the hepatic ASGPR receptor for
efficient and safe removal of circulating pathogenic targets;
BHV-1300, is an IgG degrader.
- Reported on progress with BHV-1300: The Company has
demonstrated the effect of a single dose of BHV-1300 in lowering
IgG in nonhuman primates (NHPs), previously reporting over 75-80%
reduction of IgG levels from baseline in three days. These data
compare favorably to other IgG targeting agents, such as the FcRn
inhibitor efgartigimod, where reduction of IgG levels, following a
single dose, was shown to be approximately 50% in 5-7 days. In
September 2023, the Company announced
positive multiple dose, pharmacodynamic (PD) data from a NHP study
with BHV-1300 demonstrating dose-dependent reductions of over 90%
in IgG levels from baseline, suggesting the potential for achieving
greater efficacy with finely calibrated, deeper IgG reductions as
compared with existing standard of care FcRn targeting
treatments.
- Demonstrated potential for same-day, co-administration
with Fc-containing biologics: In January
2024, the Company presented new NHP data demonstrating that
Biohaven's IgG degrader technology allows for co-administration
with Fc-containing biologics; PK of Humira® was unaltered after
being dosed 12 hours after BHV-1300 administration.
- Reported preclinical pharmacodynamic data with single
dose of BHV-1310: In January
2024, the Company showed that a next generation and
optimized IgG degrader, BHV-1310, allowed for much deeper 90%
reductions in IgG after a single dose. Given the deep and rapid
reductions observed, the Company believes BHV-1310 may have
potential application in acute settings.
- Unveiled plans for BHV-1600: next-generation, selective
degrader targeting β1-AR autoantibodies: In January 2024, the Company reported preclinical
data demonstrating degradation of anti-β-1AR antibody in mice. The
Company expects to file an IND application and initiate a
first-in-human Phase 1 study in 2H 2024. BHV-1600 will initially be
evaluated in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
- Near-term data expected: The Phase 1 SAD study
examining BHV-1300 in healthy subjects was initiated in 1Q 2024 and
the Company expects preliminary results in late 1Q 2024/early 2Q
2024. The FDA indicated that the MAD assessment of BHV-1300 should
be performed in a relevant patient population. Upon completion of
the SAD study, Biohaven is planning the MAD portion of the study in
a relevant patient population with the possibility of benefit from
BHV-1300.
- Upcoming trial initiations: A total of 4 INDs are
expected for the degrader program in 2024.
TYK2/JAK1 Inhibition:
BHV-8000 is an oral,
brain-penetrant, selective TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor with broad potential
for neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Successfully completed single ascending dose cohorts;
advanced multiple ascending dose cohorts in ongoing Phase 1 study
of TYK2/JAK1 inhibitor, BHV-8000: In January 2024, the Company provided a program
update for the ongoing Phase 1 study designed to evaluate the
safety, tolerability, PK and PD of single and multiple ascending
doses of BHV-8000 in healthy volunteers. The SAD cohorts have now
completed dosing (10, 20 and 30 mg); in the MAD cohorts, the
Company completed up to the 20 mg dose. Based on the preliminary
data available, projected therapeutic concentrations of BHV-8000
were achieved and BHV-8000 was well tolerated with only mild
adverse events reported.
- Upcoming trial initiations: The Company expects to
initiate a Phase 2 study in multiple sclerosis in 2H 2024, a Phase
2a study in prevention of amyloid therapy induced ARIA in 2H 2024,
and Phase 2/3 studies in early Parkinson's disease and early
Alzheimer's disease in 2H 2024.
Myostatin Platform - Milestones and Next
Steps:
Taldefgrobep alfa is a novel myostatin
inhibitor optimized to target myostatin and associated signaling
pathways of muscle growth. Taldefgrobep alpha also has promise as a
potential treatment for obesity and, in preclinical models as well
as preliminary healthy human studies, has demonstrated meaningful
reductions in fat mass, the primary pathogenic tissue in obesity,
while increasing lean mass. Biohaven is also studying
taldefgrobep in a global Phase 3 study in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
to enhance muscle mass and function in patients treated with
standard-of-care gene therapy treatments.
- Preclinical data demonstrated taldefgrobep alfa reduces
fat and improves lean mass: In October 2023, the Company presented preclinical
data demonstrating the ability of taldefgrobep alfa to
significantly reduce fat mass while increasing lean mass in an
obese mouse model at The Obesity Society's annual ObesityWeek
conference.
- Completed enrollment in pivotal Phase 3 study
in SMA: In September 2023,
the Company announced that it had completed enrollment in
RESILIENT, a pivotal Phase 3 study designed to evaluate the
efficacy and safety of taldefgrobep as adjunctive therapy to
enhance muscle mass and function in SMA patients treated with
standard-of-care treatments. In July
2023, the Company announced that taldefgrobep received
orphan drug designation (ODD) from the European Commission for the
treatment of SMA. Taldefgrobep previously received Fast-Track and
ODD from the FDA.
- Topline data expected: The Company expects to announce
Phase 3 topline data from the ongoing SMA study in 2H 2024.
- Upcoming trial initiation: The Company expects to
initiate a Phase 2 study in patients with obesity in 2Q 2024.
Glutamate Modulation Platform - Milestones and Next
Steps:
Troriluzole is a novel glutamate modulator
currently being evaluated in Phase 3 trials for
obsessive-compulsive disorder as an adjunctive therapy in patients
with an inadequate response to existing standard-of-care
treatment.
- Topline data from interim analysis in OCD expected in 2Q
2024: In January 2024, the
Company shared an update on the ongoing Phase 3 trial in OCD. The
Company remains on schedule for a database lock in 1Q 2024, with an
interim efficacy analysis expected in 2Q 2024.
- Biohaven has also continued to have constructive dialogue with
the FDA regarding its SCA development program and potential future
data analyses to address regulatory concerns in the previously
issued refuse-to-file decision on its NDA application for SCA3.
Biohaven will provide further updates on the SCA development
program as warranted by any continued positive progress from the
outcome of future regulatory interactions on this topic.
Next-Generation ADC Platform - Milestones and Next
Steps:
Biohaven's antibody drug conjugate (ADC)
technology is focused on novel conjugation chemistry with the
potential to be superior to the current industry standard maleimide
and lipophilic click chemistry. BHV-1510 is a TROP2 directed ADC,
with a highly differentiated efficacy and safety profile providing
an opportunity to broaden therapeutic margin, increase time on
treatment, and improve efficacy; BHV-1500 demonstrated superior
efficacy to Adcetris® (brentuximab vedotin) and improved survival
in a mouse xenograft model.
- Upcoming trial initiations: The Company completed
its regulatory interactions to begin first-in-human studies with
BHV-1510 (TROP2 directed ADC) and expects to initiate a Phase 1
trial in 2Q 2024. The company also expects to submit an IND for
BHV-1500 (next-generation brentuximab ADC) in 2H 2024.
Corporate Updates:
- Public offering: On October
5, 2023, the Company closed its previously announced
underwritten public offering of 11,761,363 of its common shares,
which included the full exercise of the underwriters' option to
purchase 1,534,090 additional shares, at the public offering price
of $22.00 per share. The net proceeds
raised in the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and
estimated expenses of the offering payable by the Company, were
approximately $242.4 million. As of
February 26, 2024, we had 81,579,914 common shares
outstanding.
Expected Upcoming Milestones:
We believe Biohaven is well positioned to achieve significant,
value-creating milestones in 2024 across numerous programs:
Selective Kv7 Activator:
- Initiate BHV-7000 Phase 2/3 program in focal epilepsy in 1Q
2024
- Initiate BHV-7000 Phase 2/3 study in generalized epilepsy in 2Q
2024
- Initiate BHV-7000 Phase 2/3 study in bipolar disorder in 1H
2024
- Initiate BHV-7000 Phase 2 study in major depressive disorder in
1H 2024
Troriluzole:
- Database lock in 1Q 2024 and report troriluzole Phase 3
interim efficacy analysis topline results in OCD in 2Q 2024
Taldefgrobep alfa:
- Initiate taldefgrobep Phase 2 study in obesity in 2Q
2024
- Report taldefgrobep Phase 3 topline results in SMA in 2H
2024
First-in-class TRPM3 Antagonist:
- Initiate BHV-2100 Phase 2 study in acute migraine in 2H
2024
- Conduct BHV-2100 POC study for neuropathic pain in 2H 2024
TYK2/JAK1 Inhibitor:
- Initiate BHV-8000 Phase 2 study in Multiple Sclerosis in 2H
2024
- Initiate BHV-8000 Phase 2a study in prevention of amyloid
therapy induced ARIA in 2H 2024
- Initiate BHV-8000 Phase 2/3 study in early Parkinson's disease
in 2H 2024
- Initiate BHV-8000 Phase 2/3 study in early Alzheimer's disease
in 2H 2024
Extracellular protein degradation platform
- BHV-1300 first-in-human clinical data demonstrating IgG
lowering expected late 1Q 2024/early 2Q 2024
- A total of 4 INDs are expected for the degrader program in
2024
Next Generation ADC Platform:
- Initiate Phase 1 trial of BHV-1510 (TROP2 directed ADC) in
2Q 2024
- File IND for BHV-1500 (next generation brentuximab ADC) in
2H 2024
Capital Position:
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of
December 31, 2023 was $385.5 million, which includes $3.7 million of restricted cash.
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:
Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D
expenses, including non-cash share-based compensation costs, were
$134.8 million for the three months
ended December 31, 2023, compared to
$137.0 million for the three months
ended December 31, 2022. The
decrease of $2.2 million was
primarily due to decreased non-cash share-based compensation
expense during the three months ended December 31, 2023, and $5.2 million of one-time employee costs related
to the Pfizer acquisition of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding
Company Ltd. (the Former Parent) in the fourth quarter of 2022.
This was partially offset by increased costs related to advancing
additional clinical development program activities, including late
Phase 2/3 studies and preclinical research programs, and
recognition of one-time expenses of a $10.0
million cash payment and a $21.8
million non-cash issuance of common shares to acquire rights
related to our agreement with Highlightll in the three months ended
December 31, 2023, as compared to the
same period in the prior year. Non-cash share-based compensation
expense was $9.1 million for the
three months ended December 31, 2023,
a decrease of $60.3 million as
compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due
to $61.7 million of expense allocated
from the Former Parent recognized in connection with the settlement
of outstanding Former Parent stock options and restricted stock
units (RSUs) upon the effectiveness of the Former Parent's
distribution to holders of all outstanding common shares of
Biohaven and the spin-off of Biohaven from the Former Parent (the
Separation) in the fourth quarter of 2022.
General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: General
and administrative expenses were $18.9
million for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to $76.4 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2022. The decrease of
$57.5 million was primarily due to
decreased non-cash share-based compensation expense during the
three months ended December 31, 2023,
and $8.2 million of
transaction-related expenses and $8.9
million of one-time employee costs related to the Pfizer
acquisition of the Former Parent in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Non-cash share-based compensation expense was $6.8 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2023, a decrease of
$39.5 million as compared to the same
period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to $39.7 million of expense allocated from the
Former Parent recognized in connection with the settlement of
outstanding Former Parent stock options and RSUs upon the
effectiveness of the Separation in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other Income (Expense), Net: Other income (expense),
net was a net income of $7.7 million
for the three months ended December 31,
2023, compared to a net expense of $1.8 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2022. The increase of
$9.6 million was primarily due to a
$10.0 million impairment loss
recognized during the fourth quarter of 2022 on our Artizan Series
A-2 Preferred Stock Investment.
Net Loss: Biohaven reported a net loss for the three
months ended December 31, 2023, of
$144.8 million, or $1.81 per share, compared to $201.1 million, or $3.32 per share, for the same period in 2022.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $128.9 million, or $1.61 per share, compared to $77.3 million, or $1.27 per share for the same period in 2022.
These non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per
share measures, more fully described below under "Non-GAAP
Financial Measures," exclude non-cash share-based compensation
charges and transaction-related costs incurred relating to the
Company's spin-off from Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company
Ltd. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial results to non-GAAP
financial results is included in the tables below.
Full Year 2023 Financial Highlights
Note: As described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, full
year results for the year ended December 31,
2022 include direct and allocated expenses on a carve-out
basis of accounting for the period prior to October 3, 2022, when the Company became a
standalone public company.
R&D Expenses: R&D expenses, including
non-cash share-based compensation, were $373.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $437.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease of $63.8 million was primarily due to a decrease of
$91.5 million in personnel
related costs primarily due to decreased non-cash share-based
compensation expense, and reduced program spend for discontinued
programs in 2023 compared to 2022. R&D expenses for the year
ended December 31, 2022 also included
a one-time $93.7 million expense for
our Kv7 Platform acquisition, and a $25.0 million milestone relating to
BHV-7000. The decrease was partially offset by increases in
direct program spend for additional and advancing clinical trials,
including late Phase 2/3 studies and preclinical research programs,
and recognition of one-time expenses of a $10.0 million cash payment and a $21.8 million non-cash issuance of common shares
to acquire rights related to our agreement with Highlightll, as
compared to the same period in the prior year. Non-cash share-based
compensation expense was $16.0
million for the year ended December
31, 2023, a decrease of $100.4
million as compared to the same period in 2022. Non-cash
share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 included $108.7 million of expense allocated from the
Former Parent, including $61.7
million of expense recognized in connection with the
settlement of outstanding Former Parent stock options and RSUs upon
the effectiveness of the Separation in the fourth quarter of
2022.
G&A Expenses: G&A expenses, including
non-cash share-based compensation costs, were $62.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $130.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease of $68.1 million was primarily due to decreased
non-cash share-based compensation costs. Non-cash share-based
compensation expense was $12.8
million for the year ended December
31, 2023, a decrease of $64.4
million as compared to the same period in 2022. Non-cash
share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 included $70.6 million of expense allocated from the
Former Parent, including $39.7
million of expense recognized in connection with the
settlement of each outstanding Former Parent stock option and RSU
upon the effectiveness of the Separation in the fourth quarter of
2022.
Other Income (Expense), Net: Other income (expense),
net was a net income of $26.5 million
for the year ended December 31, 2023,
compared to a net expense of $1.9
million for the three months ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $28.4 million was primarily due to increased net
investment income of $14.5 million
and increased service revenue from the Transition Service Agreement
we entered into with the Former Parent of $5.2 million in 2023, as compared to the same
period in the prior year, as well as a $10.0
million impairment loss recognized during the fourth quarter
of 2022 on our Artizan Series A-2 Preferred Stock Investment.
Net Loss: The Company reported a net loss
attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $408.2 million, or $5.73 per share, compared to $570.3 million, or $12.75 per share for the same period in 2022.
Non-GAAP adjusted net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $379.4 million, or $5.33 per share, compared to $362.7 million, or $8.11 per share for the same period in 2022.
These non-GAAP adjusted net loss and non-GAAP adjusted net loss per
share measures, more fully described below under "Non-GAAP
Financial Measures," exclude non-cash share-based compensation
charges and transaction-related costs incurred relating to the
Company's spin-off from Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company
Ltd. A reconciliation of the GAAP financial results to non-GAAP
financial results is included in the tables below.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release
includes financial results prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the
United States (GAAP), and also certain non-GAAP financial
measures. In particular, Biohaven has provided non-GAAP adjusted
net loss and adjusted net loss per share, which are adjusted to
exclude non-cash share-based compensation, which is substantially
dependent on changes in the market price of common shares, and
transaction-related costs incurred relating to the Company's
spin-off from Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd., which
are limited to a specific period of time and related to Biohaven
Ltd. being established as a standalone public company. Non-GAAP
financial measures are not an alternative for financial measures
prepared in accordance with GAAP. However, Biohaven believes the
presentation of non-GAAP adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss
per share, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, provides
investors with a more meaningful understanding of ongoing operating
performance and can assist investors in comparing Biohaven's
performance between periods.
In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among those
indicators Biohaven uses as a basis for evaluating performance, and
planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial
measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between
these non-GAAP measures and the most directly comparable GAAP
measures is provided later in this news release.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a biopharmaceutical
company focused on the discovery, development, and
commercialization of life-changing treatments in key therapeutic
areas, including immunology, neuroscience, and oncology. The
company is advancing its innovative portfolio of therapeutics,
leveraging its proven drug development experience and multiple
proprietary drug development platforms. Biohaven's extensive
clinical and preclinical programs include Kv7 ion channel
modulation for epilepsy and mood disorders; extracellular protein
degradation for immunological diseases; TRPM3 antagonism for
migraine and neuropathic pain; TYK2/JAK1 inhibition for
neuroinflammatory disorders; glutamate modulation for OCD and SCA;
myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular and metabolic diseases,
including SMA and obesity; and antibody recruiting, bispecific
molecules and antibody drug conjugates for cancer.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release includes
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words,
including "continue", "plan", "will", "believe", "may", "expect",
"anticipate" and similar expressions, is intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any
forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the
future development, timing and potential marketing approval and
commercialization of development candidates, are not guarantees of
future performance or results and involve substantial risks and
uncertainties. Actual results, developments and events may differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result
of various factors including: the expected timing, commencement and
outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials; the
timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA; the timing
and outcome of expected regulatory filings; complying with
applicable U.S. regulatory requirements; the potential
commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates; the potential
for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class therapies;
and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates.
Additional important factors to be considered in connection with
forward-looking statements are described in Biohaven's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the
sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". The
forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news
release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as required by
law.
BIOHAVEN
LTD.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
December
31,
|
|
Twelve Months
Ended
December
31,
|
|
|
2023
|
|
2022
|
|
2023
|
|
2022
|
Operating
expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Research and
development
|
|
$
134,813
|
|
$
137,044
|
|
$
373,281
|
|
$
437,072
|
General and
administrative
|
|
18,898
|
|
76,368
|
|
62,770
|
|
130,860
|
Total operating
expenses
|
|
153,711
|
|
213,412
|
|
436,051
|
|
567,932
|
Loss from
operations
|
|
(153,711)
|
|
(213,412)
|
|
(436,051)
|
|
(567,932)
|
Other income (expense),
net
|
|
7,743
|
|
(1,838)
|
|
26,500
|
|
(1,909)
|
Loss before (benefit)
provision for income taxes
|
|
(145,968)
|
|
(215,250)
|
|
(409,551)
|
|
(569,841)
|
(Benefit) provision for
income taxes
|
|
(1,212)
|
|
(14,143)
|
|
(1,383)
|
|
438
|
Net loss
|
|
$ (144,756)
|
|
$ (201,107)
|
|
$ (408,168)
|
|
$ (570,279)
|
Net loss per share —
basic and diluted
|
|
$
(1.81)
|
|
$
(3.32)
|
|
$
(5.73)
|
|
$
(12.75)
|
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding— basic and
diluted
|
|
79,929,910
|
|
60,661,359
|
|
71,200,527
|
|
44,741,316
|
BIOHAVEN
LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(Amounts in
thousands, except share amounts)
|
|
|
|
December 31,
2023
|
|
December 31,
2022
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
Current
assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash
equivalents
|
|
$
248,402
|
|
$
204,877
|
Marketable
securities
|
|
133,417
|
|
260,464
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
35,242
|
|
20,945
|
Income tax
receivable
|
|
13,252
|
|
46,139
|
Restricted cash held
on behalf of Former Parent
|
|
—
|
|
35,212
|
Other current
assets
|
|
12,133
|
|
19,331
|
Total current
assets
|
|
442,446
|
|
586,968
|
Property and
equipment, net
|
|
17,191
|
|
17,512
|
Intangible
assets
|
|
18,400
|
|
18,400
|
Goodwill
|
|
1,390
|
|
1,390
|
Other non-current
assets
|
|
33,785
|
|
37,513
|
Total assets
|
|
$
513,212
|
|
$
661,783
|
Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity
|
|
|
|
|
Current
liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
$
15,577
|
|
$
10,703
|
Due to Former
Parent
|
|
—
|
|
35,212
|
Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities
|
|
39,846
|
|
44,106
|
Total current
liabilities
|
|
55,423
|
|
90,021
|
Long-term operating
lease liability
|
|
27,569
|
|
30,581
|
Other non-current
liabilities
|
|
2,245
|
|
2,410
|
Total
liabilities
|
|
85,237
|
|
123,012
|
Shareholders'
Equity:
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred shares, no
par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued
and outstanding as of
December 31, 2023 and 2022
|
|
—
|
|
—
|
Common shares, no par
value; 200,000,000 shares authorized as of December
31, 2023 and 2022;
81,115,723 and 68,190,479 shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31,
2023 and 2022, respectively
|
|
887,528
|
|
615,742
|
Additional paid-in
capital
|
|
39,804
|
|
13,869
|
Accumulated
deficit
|
|
(499,292)
|
|
(91,124)
|
Accumulated other
comprehensive (loss) income
|
|
(65)
|
|
284
|
Total shareholders'
equity
|
|
427,975
|
|
538,771
|
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity
|
|
$
513,212
|
|
$
661,783
|
BIOHAVEN
LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF
GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Amounts in
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
December
31,
|
|
Year Ended December
31,
|
|
|
2023
|
|
2022
|
|
2023
|
|
2022
|
Reconciliation of
GAAP to Non-GAAP adjusted net loss:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GAAP net
loss
|
|
$
(144,756)
|
|
$
(201,107)
|
|
$
(408,168)
|
|
$
(570,279)
|
Add: non-cash
share-based compensation expense
|
|
15,871
|
|
115,629
|
|
28,787
|
|
193,556
|
Add:
Transaction-related costs
|
|
—
|
|
8,188
|
|
—
|
|
14,051
|
Non-GAAP adjusted net
loss
|
|
$
(128,885)
|
|
$ (77,290)
|
|
$
(379,381)
|
|
$
(362,672)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of
GAAP to Non-GAAP adjusted net loss per share — basic and
diluted:
|
|
|
|
|
GAAP net loss per
share — basic and diluted
|
|
$
(1.81)
|
|
$
(3.32)
|
|
$
(5.73)
|
|
$
(12.75)
|
Add: non-cash
share-based compensation expense
|
|
0.20
|
|
1.91
|
|
0.40
|
|
4.33
|
Add:
Transaction-related costs
|
|
—
|
|
0.14
|
|
—
|
|
0.31
|
Non-GAAP adjusted net
loss per share — basic and diluted
|
|
$
(1.61)
|
|
$
(1.27)
|
|
$
(5.33)
|
|
$
(8.11)
|
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