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Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

Avanir Pharmaceuticals Reports Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Financial and

Year-End Business Results

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., December 10, 2013—Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNR) today reported financial results for the three and twelve-months ended September 30, 2013.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

 

    Total company net revenues of $21.7 million

 

    Gross and net NUEDEXTA® sales increased to $27.7 million and $20.2 million respectively

 

    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted investments of $57.5 million as of September 30, 2013

“2013 has been a break-out year for Avanir,” said Keith A. Katkin, president and CEO of Avanir. “We have achieved a number of important and transformational milestones. In addition to robust growth of NUEDEXTA for PBA we formed a co-promote partnership with Merck which will leverage our commercial leadership in the institutional setting. We also in-licensed a new investigational migraine treatment, gained European approval for NUEDEXTA and initiated a new phase II study of AVP-923 exploring its potential application in levadopa-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson’s disease.

Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Results

 

    Total net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were $21.7 million, compared with $13.5 million for the comparable quarter in fiscal 2012, representing approximately 61% year-over-year growth. Total net revenues consist of NUEDEXTA net revenue and royalty revenue from Abreva®.

 

    Total operating expenses were $36.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, excluding a one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825, compared with $24.2 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2012.

 

    Cash used in operations was $10.1 million, excluding a one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825.

 

    Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 was $15.4 million, or $0.10 per share, excluding a one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825, compared with a net loss of $11.7 million, or $0.09 per share, for the same period in fiscal 2012.

Fiscal 2013 Twelve-Month Results

 

    Total net revenues for fiscal 2013 were $75.4 million, compared with $41.3 million for fiscal 2012, representing 83% year-over-year growth.

 

    Total operating expenses for fiscal 2013 were $126.8 million, excluding a one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825, compared to $99.7 million for fiscal 2012.

 

    Cash used in operations for fiscal 2013 was $45.4 million, excluding the one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825.

 

    Net loss for fiscal 2013 was $55.5 million, or $0.39 per share, excluding a one-time payment of $20.0 million related to AVP-825, compared with a net loss of $59.7 million, or $0.45 per share for fiscal 2012.


Cash, Cash Equivalents & Marketable Securities

As of September 30, 2013 Avanir had cash, cash equivalents and restricted investments totaling $57.5 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $55.3 million.

Quarter and Recent Business Highlights

 

    Achieved 12% unit growth of NUEDEXTA representing the tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

 

    Entered into an exclusive North American license agreement with Optinose AS, for the development and commercialization of a novel Breath Powered™ intranasal delivery system containing low-dose sumatriptan powder to treat acute migraine. If approved, this product would be the first and only fast-acting, dry-powder nasal delivery form of sumatriptan.

 

    Entered into a multi-year agreement with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, to co-promote Merck’s type 2 diabetes therapies JANUVIA® (sitagliptin) and the sitagliptin family of products in the long-term care institutional setting in the United States.

 

    Enrolled the first patient in study AVR-133. The study is a proof of concept, Phase II clinical trial investigating the use of AVP-923 for the treatment of levodopa induced dyskinesia (LID) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Note to Investors: As previously announced, Avanir will hold a conference call to discuss fiscal 2013 fourth quarter financial results today, December 10, 2013, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. You can listen to this call by dialing 1-800 901-5213 for domestic callers or +1-617 786-2962 for international callers, and entering passcode 80893873. Those interested in listening to the conference call live via the internet may do so by visiting http://ir.avanir.com.

Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains unaudited financial information under both U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis and Non-GAAP basis. This Non-GAAP financial measure excludes certain non-routine transaction expenses to reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results and the reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP financial measure, provide a more complete understanding of our financial information and the factors and trends affecting our business. However, these Non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. We use our Non-GAAP financial measures internally to better understand and evaluate our business, prepare annual budgets, and in measuring performance.

Non-GAAP financial measures contained in this press release reflects adjustments based on the following items:

 

GAAP Reconciliation (in millions)       

Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Results

  

Total operating expenses (GAAP)

   $ 56.2   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses (Non-GAAP)

   $ 36.2   
  

 

 

 

Cash used in operations (GAAP)

   $ 30.1   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Cash used in operations (Non-GAAP)

   $ 10.1   
  

 

 

 

Net loss (GAAP)

   $ 35.4   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Net loss (Non-GAAP)

   $ 15.4   
  

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share (GAAP)

   $ (0.24

Less: Impact on net loss per share from

  

AVP-825 license payment

     0.14   
  

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share (Non-GAAP)

   $ (0.10
  

 

 

 


GAAP Reconciliation (in millions)       

Fiscal 2013 Twelve-Month Results:

  

Total operating expenses (GAAP)

   $ 146.8   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Total operating expenses (Non-GAAP)

   $ 126.8   
  

 

 

 

Cash used in operations (GAAP)

   $ 65.4   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Cash used in operations (Non-GAAP)

   $ 45.4   
  

 

 

 

Net loss (GAAP)

   $ 75.5   

AVP-825 license payment

     (20.0
  

 

 

 

Net loss (Non-GAAP)

   $ 55.5   
  

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share (GAAP)

   $ (0.53

Less: Impact on net loss per share from

  

AVP-825 license payment

     0.14   
  

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share (Non-GAAP)

   $ (0.39
  

 

 

 

About AVP-825

AVP-825 is an investigational drug-device combination product consisting of low-dose sumatriptan powder delivered intranasally utilizing a novel breath-powered delivery technology. If approved, AVP-825 would be the first and only fast-acting, dry-powder intranasal form of sumatriptan for the treatment of migraine.

About AVP-923

AVP-923 is a combination of two well-characterized compounds, the active CNS ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide (an uncompetitive NMDA receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonist) plus low-dose quinidine sulfate (a CYP2D6 enzyme inhibitor), which serves to increase the bioavailability of dextromethorphan. Several dose strengths of AVP-923 are being studied in multiple ongoing clinical trials including agitation in Alzheimer’s disease, and levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease. AVP-923 at the 20/10 mg dose strength is approved by the FDA for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) and marketed under the trade name NUEDEXTA® (see description below). AVP-923 is an investigational drug not approved by the FDA for any uses other than PBA.

About NUEDEXTA

NUEDEXTA is an innovative combination of two well-characterized components; dextromethorphan hydrobromide (20 mg), the ingredient active in the central nervous system, and quinidine sulfate (10 mg), a metabolic inhibitor enabling therapeutic dextromethorphan concentrations. NUEDEXTA acts on sigma-1 and NMDA receptors in the brain, although the mechanism by which NUEDEXTA exerts therapeutic effects in patients with PBA is unknown.

NUEDEXTA Important Safety Information

NUEDEXTA is indicated for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect (PBA). PBA occurs secondary to a variety of otherwise unrelated neurological conditions, and is characterized by involuntary, sudden, and frequent episodes of laughing and/or crying. PBA episodes typically occur out of proportion or incongruent to the underlying emotional state.


Studies to support the effectiveness of NUEDEXTA were performed in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS). NUEDEXTA has not been shown to be safe and effective in other types of emotional lability that can commonly occur, for example, in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

NUEDEXTA and certain other medicines can interact, causing serious side effects. If you take certain drugs or have certain heart problems, NUEDEXTA may not be right for you.

NUEDEXTA causes dose-dependent QTc prolongation. When initiating NUEDEXTA in patients at risk for QT prolongation and torsades de pointes, electrocardiographic (ECG) evaluation should be conducted at baseline and 3-4 hours after the first dose.

The most common adverse reactions are diarrhea, dizziness, cough, vomiting, asthenia, peripheral edema, urinary tract infection, influenza, increased gamma-glutamyltransferase, and flatulence. NUEDEXTA may cause dizziness.

These are not all the risks from use of NUEDEXTA. Please refer to full Prescribing Information at www.NUEDEXTA.com.

About Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on bringing innovative medicines to patients with central nervous system disorders of high unmet medical need. As part of our commitment, we have extensively invested in our pipeline and are dedicated to advancing medicines that can substantially improve the lives of patients and their loved ones. For more information about Avanir, please visit www.avanir.com.

AVANIR® and NUEDEXTA® are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©2013 Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding Avanir’s plans, potential opportunities, financial or other expectations, projections, goals objectives, milestones, strategies, market growth, timelines, legal matters, product pipeline, clinical studies, product development and the potential benefits of its commercialized products and products under development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the risks and uncertainties associated with Avanir’s operating performance and financial position, the market demand for and acceptance of Avanir’s products domestically and internationally, research, development and commercialization of new products domestically and internationally, obtaining additional indications, obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals domestically and internationally, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other documents subsequently filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on current information that may change and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the issuance of this press release.

Avanir Investor & Media Contact

Ian Clements, PhD

ir@avanir.com

+1 (949) 389-6700

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Nicole Foderaro

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AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     September 30,
2013
     September 30,
2012
 
     (unaudited)      (audited)  
ASSETS   

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 55,259,073       $ 69,778,406   

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

     965,986         652,913   

Trade receivables, net

     12,525,992         7,231,759   

Inventories, net

     710,179         415,475   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,382,410         2,434,590   

Restricted short-term investment

     —           401,550   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     71,843,640         80,914,693   

Restricted long-term investments

     1,303,938         1,302,136   

Property and equipment, net

     1,592,791         1,808,594   

Non-current inventories, net

     784,186         908,364   

Other assets

     554,452         1,078,009   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 76,079,007       $ 86,011,796   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 25,560,756       $ 15,598,666   

Current portion of note payble

     7,942,945         2,162,263   

Current portion of deferred royalty revenues

     1,288,514         2,557,464   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     34,792,215         20,318,393   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net of current portion

     1,393,075         666,179   

Note Payable

     21,422,163         26,698,263   

Deferred royalty revenues, net of current portion

     —           1,491,854   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     57,607,453         49,174,689   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     18,471,554         36,837,107   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 76,079,007       $ 86,011,796   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

REVENUES

        

Net product sales

   $ 20,233,418      $ 12,393,358      $ 70,692,027      $ 37,074,567   

Revenues from royalties

     1,214,194        1,138,448        4,453,707        4,200,506   

Revenue from research grant services

     205,150        —          220,150        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     21,652,762        13,531,806        75,365,884        41,275,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

        

Cost of product sales

     1,153,012        712,546        4,002,303        2,120,221   

Cost of research grant services

     68,943        —          147,431        —     

Research and development

     27,930,126        6,095,161        49,506,199        23,066,037   

Selling and marketing

     17,612,199        11,171,704        63,201,776        52,463,409   

General and administrative

     9,386,173        6,228,000        29,934,875        22,027,587   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     56,150,453        24,207,411        146,792,584        99,677,254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (34,497,691     (10,675,605     (71,426,700     (58,402,181

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

        

Interest income

     7,335        12,752        51,914        42,815   

Interest expense

     (954,894     (1,059,244     (4,097,846     (1,385,342

Other, net

     —          —          (31     4,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before provision for income taxes

     (35,445,250     (11,722,097     (75,472,663     (59,740,627

Provision for income taxes

     3,200        3,200        3,200        3,200   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

   $ (35,448,450   $ (11,725,297   $ (75,475,863   $ (59,743,827
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.24   $ (0.09   $ (0.53   $ (0.45
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     147,851,544        136,239,668        142,269,399        133,358,571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2013     2012     2013     2012  

REVENUES

        

Gross product sales

   $ 27,666,348      $ 15,431,249      $ 91,205,182      $ 45,107,989   

Less: discounts and allowances

     7,432,930        3,037,891        20,513,155        8,033,422   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net product sales

     20,233,418        12,393,358        70,692,027        37,074,567   

Revenues from royalties

     1,214,194        1,138,448        4,453,707        4,200,506   

Revenue from research grant services

     205,150        —          220,150        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     21,652,762        13,531,806        75,365,884        41,275,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GTN%

     26.9     19.7     22.5     17.8

OPERATING EXPENSES

        

Cost of product sales

     1,153,012        712,546        4,002,303        2,120,221   

Cost of research grant services

     68,943        —          147,431        —     

Research and development

     27,930,126        6,095,161        49,506,199        23,066,037   

Selling and marketing

     17,612,199        11,171,704        63,201,776        52,463,409   

General and administrative

     9,386,173        6,228,000        29,934,875        22,027,587   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     56,150,453        24,207,411        146,792,584        99,677,254   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (34,497,691     (10,675,605     (71,426,700     (58,402,181

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

        

Interest income

     7,335        12,752        51,914        42,815   

Interest expense

     (954,894     (1,059,244     (4,097,846     (1,385,342

Other, net

     —          —          (31     4,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

   $ (35,445,250   $ (11,722,097   $ (75,472,663   $ (59,740,627
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.24   $ (0.09   $ (0.53   $ (0.45
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding

     147,851,544        136,239,668        142,269,399        133,358,571   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Twelve Months Ended
September 30,
 

Additional Information

   2013     2012     2013     2012  

Gross Profit - Nuedexta

     19,080,406        11,680,812        66,689,724        34,954,346   

Gross Margin - Nuedexta

     94.3     94.3     94.3     94.3

GTN% Discount

     26.9     19.7     22.5     17.8

Share-Based Comp

     1,338,284        1,262,773        5,845,793        4,877,482   

Cash Used in Operations

     30,147,322        12,098,041        65,422,227        57,656,620