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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 9, 2021

 

 

CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-33057   76-0837053

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

355 Alhambra Circle

Suite 801

Coral Gables, Florida

  33134
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 420-3200

Not Applicable

Former Name or Former address, if changed since last report

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Exchange

on Which Registered

 

Ticker

Symbol

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   NASDAQ Capital Market   CPRX

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14d-2(b))

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this Chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging Growth Company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 


Item 8.01

Other Events

On November 9, 2021, the Company issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and providing a corporate update. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)    Exhibits
99.1    Press release issued by the Company on November 9, 2021.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    By:  

                    /s/ Alicia Grande

     

Alicia Grande

     

Vice President, Treasurer and CFO

Dated: November 9, 2021      

 

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Continued Strong Financial and Operational Performance in the Third Quarter 2021

FIRDAPSE® Revenue of $35.9 Million Increased 23.1% Compared to Third Quarter 2020

Plans to Seek to Expand the U.S. Approval of FIRDAPSE To Include Pediatric LEMS Patients

Strong Cash Position $174.8 Million Supports Long-term Growth Strategy

Company to Host Quarterly Conference Call on November 10, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET

CORAL GABLES, Fla., November 9, 2021 — Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Catalyst) (Nasdaq: CPRX), a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021, and provided a corporate update.

“We delivered another quarter of strong financial results while making important progress on all fronts,” said Patrick J. McEnany, Chairman and CEO of Catalyst. “We reported a record quarter for net sales for FIRDAPSE®, further underscoring the strength of our commercial capabilities while advancing our efforts in support of the orphan drug exclusivity of FIRDAPSE for the treatment of LEMS. We continued to execute on all key growth initiatives, including plans to expand the label for FIRDAPSE to include all LEMS patients, including the very few pediatric patients diagnosed with LEMS. Our quarterly achievements demonstrate continued performance excellence supported by several key strategic decisions that have positioned Catalyst firmly for the future. In saying that, we are excited about the path ahead as we continue to execute across all fronts to drive sustainable growth for the long term. “

Operational Highlights

 

 

Achieved record net FIRDAPSE revenue in the third quarter of 2021 of $35.9 million driven by strong patient persistency and new patient enrollments, representing a 6.7% increase compared to the second quarter 2021.

 

 

Received favorable decision from the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the orphan drug exclusivity for FIRDAPSE® (amifampridine) Tablets 10 mg for LEMS treatment in the U.S.

 

 

Strengthened the intellectual property portfolio for FIRDAPSE with a second patent published in the Orange Book, extending the intellectual property to 2034, with additional patents pending.

 

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Advancing global expansion initiative with partner DyDo Pharma to initiate a small registrational trial for the development of FIRDAPSE® (amifampridine) Tablets 10 mg for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in Japan in early 2022.

 

 

Work continues on our long-acting candidate formulation of amifampridine phosphate for the treatment of LEMS.

 

 

Plans underway to file a supplemental NDA for FIRDAPSE for the treatment of pediatric LEMS.

 

 

After much evaluation, we are ending the development program for Musk-MG but will continue to support patients currently receiving FIRDAPSE to treat their MuSK-MG symptoms through investigator-initiated programs, in accordance with FDA regulations.

 

 

Strong cash position increases scope of business development initiatives to expand the focus beyond FIRDAPSE through acquisition or in-licensing of products or companies.

 

 

The Company repurchased 949,746 million shares during the third quarter 2021 under its share buyback program, at an average price of $5.32 per share, bringing the total shares purchased through September 30, 2021 to 1,749,746 shares, at an average price of $5.15 per share.

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

 

 

Total Net FIRDAPSE Revenue in the third quarter of 2021 was $35.9 million, a 23.1% increase compared to $29.2 million for the third quarter of 2020.

 

 

Total Operating Income in the third quarter of 2021 was $14.0 million, compared to $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2020.

 

 

Research and Development Expenses in the third quarter of 2021 were $4.5 million, compared to $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2020.

 

 

Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses for the third quarter of 2021 were $12.2 million, compared to $10.0 million for the third quarter of 2020.

 

 

Cash and Investments were approximately $174.8 million as of September 30, 2021, approximately $20 million increase when compared to $155.3 million as of June 30, 2021, with no funded debt in either period.

 

 

GAAP Net Income for the third quarter of 2021 was $10.3 million ($0.10 per basic and diluted share), compared to $43.3 million ($0.42 per basic and $0.41 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2020. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $30.2 million ($0.29 per basic and $0.28 per diluted share), compared to $63.5 million ($0.61 per basic and $0.60 per diluted share) for the comparable nine month period. Net income for the third quarter of 2020 benefitted from the one-time recording of an approximately $31.6 million deferred tax asset, upon reversal of a valuation allowance.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP1 net income for Q3-21 was $15.6 million ($0.15 per basic and $0.14 per diluted share), which excludes from GAAP net income of $10.3 million (i) stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million, (ii) depreciation of $31 thousand, and (iii) the provision for income taxes of $3.7 million. This compares to non-GAAP1 net income for Q3-20 of $13.2 million ($0.13 per basic and $0.12 per diluted share), which excludes from GAAP net income of $43.3 million (i) stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million, (ii) depreciation of $30 thousand, and (iii) a benefit for income taxes of $31.6 million, as the Company recorded the deferred tax asset during Q3-20. A tabular presentation of non-GAAP1 net income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 is included below.

 

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Statements made in this press release include non-GAAP financial measures. Such information is provided as additional information and not as an alternative to Catalyst’s financial statements presented in accordance with the U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to enhance an overall understanding of Catalyst’s current financial performance. Catalyst believes that the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release provide investors and prospective investors with an alternative method for assessing Catalyst’s operating results in a manner that Catalyst believes is focused on the performance of ongoing operations and provides a more consistent basis for comparison between periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP accounting. Further, non-GAAP measures of net income used by Catalyst may be different from and not directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The non-GAAP financial measures in this press release exclude from the calculation of net income (i) the expense associated with non-cash stock-based compensation, (ii) depreciation expense, and (iii) the (benefit) provision for income taxes. Non-GAAP income per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP income by the weighted average common shares outstanding.

More detailed financial information and analysis can be found in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 9, 2021.

Conference Call

Catalyst management will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the financial results and provide a corporate update.

To access the call, please dial 877-407-8912 for the United States and Canada or 201-689-8059 for International. A webcast of the call will be available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.catalystpharma.com. A webcast replay will be available on the Catalyst website for 30 days following the call by visiting the Investor page of the Company’s website at www.catalystpharma.com.

About Catalyst Pharmaceuticals

Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is a commercial-stage, patient-centric biopharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing, developing, and commercializing novel high-quality medicines for patients living with rare diseases. With exceptional patient focus, Catalyst is committed to developing a robust pipeline of cutting-edge, first- or best-in-class medicines for rare diseases. Catalyst’s New Drug Application for FIRDAPSE® (amifampridine) Tablets 10 mg for the treatment of adults with LEMS was approved in 2018 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”), and FIRDAPSE is commercially available in the United States as a treatment for adults with LEMS. Further, Canada’s national healthcare regulatory agency, Health Canada, approved the use of FIRDAPSE (amifampridine) for the treatment of adult patients in Canada with LEMS.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Catalyst’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. A number of factors, including (i) the continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on Catalyst’s net product revenues and net income, (ii) Catalyst’s ability to locate and acquire new product candidates through acquisition or in-licensing, (iii) Catalyst’s ability to successfully develop any new product candidates acquired or in-licensed, (iv) Catalyst’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize a long-acting formulation of FIRDAPSE, and (v) those factors described in Catalyst’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year 2020 and Catalyst’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), could adversely affect Catalyst. Copies of Catalyst’s filings with the SEC are available from the SEC, may be found on Catalyst’s website, or may be obtained upon request from Catalyst. Catalyst does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.

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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2021      2020     2021      2020  

Product revenue, net

   $ 35,890      $ 29,167   $ 99,731    $ 87,908

License and other revenue

     64      150     2,793      150
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     35,954      29,317     102,524      88,058

Operating costs and expenses:

          

Cost of sales

     5,310      3,879     14,536      12,170

Research and development

     4,487      3,749     11,944      12,322

Selling, general and administrative

     12,153      9,985     36,401      30,881
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     21,950      17,613     62,881      55,373
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     14,004      11,704     39,643      32,685

Other income, net

     68      33     211      481
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income before income taxes

     14,072      11,737     39,854      33,166

Income tax provision (benefit)

     3,743      (31,603     9,681      (30,380
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 10,329    $ 43,340   $ 30,173    $ 63,546
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income per share:

          

Basic

   $ 0.10    $ 0.42   $ 0.29    $ 0.61
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.10    $ 0.41   $ 0.28    $ 0.60
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

          

Basic

     103,196,550        103,535,431       103,470,762        103,452,025  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

     107,843,196        106,316,241       107,476,175        106,386,617  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP METRICS (unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
    For the Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2021      2020     2021      2020  

GAAP net income

   $ 10,329    $ 43,340   $ 30,173    $ 63,546

Non-GAAP adjustments:

          

Stock-based compensation expense

     1,512      1,478     4,601      4,792

Depreciation

     31      30     159      73

Income tax provision (benefit)

     3,743      (31,603     9,681      (30,380
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

   $ 15,615    $ 13,245   $ 44,614    $ 38,031
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income per share:

          

Basic

   $ 0.15    $ 0.13   $ 0.43    $ 0.37
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.14    $ 0.12   $ 0.42    $ 0.36
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     103,196,550        103,535,431       103,470,762        103,452,025  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     107,843,196        106,316,241       107,476,175        106,386,617  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

     September 30,
2021
     December 31,
2020
 
     (unaudited)         

ASSETS

     

Current Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 154,836      $ 130,237  

Short-term investments

     19,956        10,041  

Accounts receivable, net

     6,625        5,987  

Inventory

     6,950        4,651  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     4,428        8,328  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     192,795        159,244  

Operating lease right-of-use asset

     3,093        —    

Property and equipment, net

     951        130  

Deferred tax assets

     26,400        32,971  

Deposits

     9        9  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 223,248      $ 192,354  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current Liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 2,752      $ 4,256  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     17,862        18,500  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     20,614        22,756  

Operating lease liability, net of current portion

     3,973        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     24,587        22,756  

Total stockholders’ equity

     198,661        169,598  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 223,248      $ 192,354  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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