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Exhibit 99.1

 

XOMA Reports Third Quarter 2016 Achievements

and Financial Results

 

BERKELEY, Calif., November 9, 2016 -- XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA), a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, today announced recent achievements and financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016.

 

“In the third quarter, we accelerated activity in our XOMA 358 clinical trials in patients with hypoglycemia due to congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) or post-bariatric surgery (PBS). In mid-September, we presented promising initial data from the first nine patients in these studies, which clearly demonstrated that XOMA 358 impacts insulin signaling.  We also opened our first clinical site in Germany, which is actively enrolling patients age 12 years and older into our CHI study. Additionally, our proposal to UK regulators to initiate a multi-dose Phase 2 clinical study of XOMA 358 in children over the age of two with CHI was accepted in principle.  We are pleased with the progress we are making in the XOMA 358 development program and are optimistic this first-in-class allosteric modulating antibody will offer a significant benefit for the treatment of CHI and PBS patients,” said John Varian, Chief Executive Officer of XOMA.  

 

Recent Achievements

 

Announced promising initial Phase 2 proof-of-concept data from the first nine patients enrolled in the Company’s ongoing XOMA 358 studies.  This data confirm the novel antibodies’ proof-of-mechanism is impacting insulin signaling in patients with hypoglycemia due to CHI or PBS.

 

Continued to advance the XOMA 358 clinical program and made significant steps toward generating additional patient data.

 

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Treated 14 additional patients with XOMA 358 since the September data presentation.

 

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Met with the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA) and proposed a multi-dose Phase 2 clinical study of XOMA 358 in children older than age two diagnosed with hypoglycemia due to CHI.  The Agency agreed in principle with the proposal.

 

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Opened the first clinical site in Germany to conduct a repeat-dose study of XOMA 358 in CHI patients over the age of 12.

 

Unveiled a novel new IL-2 immuno-oncology antibody program.  Preclinical data will be presented on November 12th at The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer 31st Annual Meeting.  XOMA anticipates out-licensing the asset to help fund its endocrine drug development programs.

 

Executed a reverse split of XOMA’s common stock to regain compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements.

 


Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

XOMA recorded total revenues of $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $2.1 million during the third quarter of 2015. The decrease in third quarter 2016 revenues was due primarily to a reduction in revenues from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and Servier. Going forward, revenues are expected to result from potential new strategic partnerships and arrangements or payments under existing contracts.

 

Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2016 decreased 51 percent to $8.7 million, compared to $17.6 million in the corresponding 2015 period. The decrease was due primarily to a $3.6 million reduction in clinical trial costs, a $2.7 million reduction in salaries and related expenses, a $1.0 million reduction in external manufacturing activities, a $0.5 million reduction in outside consulting fees due to the termination of the Servier Phase 3 program, and a $0.5 million reduction in depreciation and facility expenses due to the sale of our manufacturing facility to Agenus West LLC.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) decreased 28 percent to $4.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016, compared to $5.6 million during the same period in 2015. The decrease was due primarily to reduced consulting services and reduced salary and related personnel costs following the Company’s restructuring activities that were initiated in the third quarter of 2015.  

 

“Our financial results for the quarter reflect the significant progress we have made over the past year to reduce our operating expenses across every sector of the Company. Third quarter R&D expenses were 51 percent lower year-over-year and 37 percent lower compared with the second quarter of 2016.  We also reduced our SG&A expenses by 28 percent from a year ago and by 15 percent from the second quarter,” said Tom Burns, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of XOMA.  “In addition, we continued our out-licensing and partnering efforts to monetize our non-core assets, as our deep pipeline of early-stage antibodies is of interest to multiple companies focused on addressing a wide variety of medical conditions.  These transactions have been and continue to be an important source of non-dilutive financing for the Company.  For example, we expect to earn a $10 million milestone payment within the next few months under one of our existing license or collaboration agreements.”

 

For the third quarter ended September 30, 2016, XOMA had a net loss of $12.5 million, compared to a net loss of $0.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The net losses in the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, included a $0.3 million and $24.4 million gain, respectively, in non-cash revaluations of contingent warrant liabilities, resulting primarily from fluctuations in XOMA’s stock price. Excluding those revaluations, the net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2016, was $12.8 million, compared to a net loss of $24.9 million for the same reporting period in 2015.  

 

On September 30, 2016, XOMA had cash and cash equivalents of $20.6 million compared with $65.8 million at December 31, 2015.

 

The Company expects its available capital will be sufficient to fund operations into the first quarter of 2017.  The anticipated milestone, referenced above, is not included in this projection.

 


About XOMA Corporation

XOMA Corporation is a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies. The Company's innovative product candidates result from its expertise in developing ground-breaking monoclonal antibodies, including allosteric antibodies, which have created new opportunities to potentially treat a wide range of human diseases. XOMA's scientific research has produced a portfolio of endocrine assets, each of which has the opportunity to address multiple indications. The Company's lead product candidate, XOMA 358, is an allosteric monoclonal antibody that reduces insulin receptor activity, which could have a major impact on the treatment of hyperinsulinism. The Company recently initiated Phase 2 development activities for XOMA 358 in patients with congenital hyperinsulinism, and in patients with hypoglycemia after bariatric surgery. For more information, visit www.xoma.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release including statements related to optimism about the beneficial  impact of XOMA 358, the expected sources of future revenues, other companies’ interest in our pipeline of early-stage antibodies,  the sufficiency of our capital resources, anticipated regulatory approval of product candidates, the anticipated success of any clinical trial, cash usage or statements that otherwise relate to future periods are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on assumptions that may not prove accurate, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to certain risks inherent in the biotechnology industry and for companies engaged in the development of new products in a regulated market. Potential risks to XOMA meeting these expectations are described in more detail in XOMA's most recent filing on Form 10-K and in other SEC filings. Consider such risks carefully when considering XOMA's prospects. Any forward-looking statement in this press release represents XOMA's views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. XOMA disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.



XOMA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

Three  Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

License and collaborative fees

 

$

430

 

 

$

645

 

 

$

3,196

 

 

$

1,852

 

Contract and other

 

 

205

 

 

 

1,429

 

 

 

1,844

 

 

 

5,412

 

Total revenues

 

 

635

 

 

 

2,074

 

 

 

5,040

 

 

 

7,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

 

8,674

 

 

 

17,559

 

 

 

35,986

 

 

 

57,255

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

4,053

 

 

 

5,632

 

 

 

13,138

 

 

 

15,913

 

Restructuring

 

 

 

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

2,561

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

12,727

 

 

 

25,752

 

 

 

49,139

 

 

 

75,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

 

(12,092

)

 

 

(23,678

)

 

 

(44,099

)

 

 

(68,465

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(982

)

 

 

(1,030

)

 

 

(2,991

)

 

 

(3,152

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

289

 

 

 

(194

)

 

 

585

 

 

 

1,453

 

Revaluation of contingent warrant liabilities

 

 

260

 

 

 

24,422

 

 

 

10,455

 

 

 

24,206

 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

 

$

(12,525

)

 

$

(480

)

 

$

(36,050

)

 

$

(45,958

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock

 

$

(2.08

)

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(6.00

)

 

$

(7.83

)

Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share of common stock

 

 

6,029

 

 

 

5,928

 

 

 

6,010

 

 

 

5,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



XOMA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

20,618

 

 

$

65,767

 

Marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

496

 

Trade and other receivables, net

 

 

756

 

 

 

4,069

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

1,251

 

 

 

1,887

 

Total current assets

 

 

22,625

 

 

 

72,219

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

1,997

 

Other assets

 

 

664

 

 

 

664

 

Total assets

 

$

24,691

 

 

$

74,880

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,530

 

 

$

6,831

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

 

4,814

 

 

 

7,025

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

899

 

 

 

3,198

 

Interest bearing obligations – current

 

 

12,461

 

 

 

5,910

 

Accrued interest on interest bearing obligations – current

 

 

310

 

 

 

331

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

23,014

 

 

 

23,295

 

Interest bearing obligations – non-current

 

 

32,758

 

 

 

42,757

 

Contingent warrant liabilities

 

 

9

 

 

 

10,464

 

Other liabilities – non-current

 

 

97

 

 

 

673

 

Total liabilities

 

 

55,878

 

 

 

77,189

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ deficit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.05 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued

   and outstanding at September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0075 par value, 277,333,332 shares authorized,

   6,029,564 and 5,952,280 shares issued and outstanding at

   September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

 

 

904

 

 

 

893

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

1,144,042

 

 

 

1,136,881

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,176,133

)

 

 

(1,140,083

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

 

(31,187

)

 

 

(2,309

)

Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

 

$

24,691

 

 

$

74,880

 

 



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CONTACT: XOMA Corporation

 

Company and investor contact:

Ashleigh Barreto

510-204-7482

barreto@xoma.com

 

Juliane Snowden

The Oratorium Group, LLC

jsnowden@oratoriumgroup.com

 

Media contact:

Julie Normart

W2O Group

415-946-1087

jnormart@w2ogroup.com