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Neurocrine Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Financial Results and Provides Financial Expectations for 2023 Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and...

Key Takeaway: Neurocrine Biosciences reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022, marking significant growth in revenue and net income. The company expects considerable sales from its key product INGREZZA, with guidance set between $1.67 billion and $1.77 billion for 2023. Additionally, the completion of enrollment in registrational studies for crinecerfont positions Neurocrine favorably for upcoming clinical data releases. Despite this success, there were previous losses in Q4 2021 that emphasize ongoing challenges in managing operational expenses.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • INGREZZA net product sales reached $399 million for Q4 2022.
  • The company expects 2023 INGREZZA sales guidance between $1.67 billion and $1.77 billion.
  • Enrollment is complete in registrational studies for crinecerfont, with top-line data expected in 2023.
  • The company reported a non-GAAP net income of $124.7 million for Q4 2022, up from $4.3 million in Q4 2021.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The company reported a GAAP net income loss of $7.3 million in Q4 2021.
  • Operating expenses increased compared to the previous year, highlighting potential financial management challenges.

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INGREZZA ® (valbenazine) Fourth Quarter Net Product Sales of $399 Million
INGREZZA ® (valbenazine) 2023 Net Product Sales Guidance of $1.67 - $1.77 Billion
Enrollment Complete in Adult and Pediatric Registrational Studies of Crinecerfont for the Treatment of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Top-Line Data for Clinical Programs in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Focal Onset Seizure and Anhedonia in Major Depressive Disorder Expected in the Second Half of 2023
SAN DIEGO , Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX ) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 and provided financial guidance for 2023.
"We enter this year with tremendous momentum aiming to help the 7 out of 10 patients living with tardive dyskinesia in the U.S. who have not received a proper diagnosis for their uncontrollable movement disorder," said Kevin Gorman , Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Neurocrine Biosciences. "Our capital allocation priorities remain: Invest in INGREZZA and in our pipeline. Enrollment is now complete in both the adult and pediatric registrational studies of crinecerfont for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and we look forward to sharing the top-line data this year. With INGREZZA growing and our pipeline advancing, the fundamentals of our business are strong as we advance on our mission to be a leading neuroscience company."
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(unaudited, in millions, except per share data) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenues:
Product sales, net $ 404.6 $ 303.5 $ 1,440.9 $ 1,090.1
Collaboration revenue 7.4 8.5 47.8 43.4
Total revenues $ 412.0 $ 312.0 $ 1,488.7 $ 1,133.5
GAAP Research and Development (R&D) $ 118.0 $ 87.4 $ 463.8 $ 328.1
Non-GAAP R&D $ 103.9 $ 75.2 $ 406.1 $ 279.7
GAAP Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) $ 182.9 $ 156.5 $ 752.7 $ 583.3
Non-GAAP SG&A $ 151.8 $ 133.1 $ 635.6 $ 497.5
GAAP net income (loss) $ 89.0 $ (7.3) $ 154.5 $ 89.6
GAAP earnings (loss) per share – diluted $ 0.88 $ (0.08) $ 1.56 $ 0.92
Non-GAAP net income $ 124.7 $ 4.3 $ 343.2 $ 185.8
Non-GAAP earnings per share – diluted $ 1.24 $ 0.04 $ 3.47 $ 1.90
(unaudited, in millions) December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 1,288.7 $ 1,272.0
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 INGREZZA Net Product Sales and Commercial Highlights:
Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results can be found in Table 3 and Table 4 at the end of this earnings release.
Fiscal 2023 INGREZZA Sales and Operating Expense Guidance:
Range
(in millions) Low High
INGREZZA (Tardive Dyskinesia Only) Net Product Sales 1 $ 1,670 $ 1,770
GAAP R&D expense 2 $ 550 $ 580
Non-GAAP R&D expense 3 $ 495 $ 525
GAAP SG&A expense $ 850 $ 870
Non-GAAP SG&A expense 3 $ 730 $ 750
2023 Expected Pipeline Milestones and Key Activities
Program Indication 2023 Milestones / Key Activities
Valbenazine * (Selective VMAT2 Inhibitor) Chorea in Huntington Disease PDUFA Aug. 20, 2023
Crinecerfont (CRF1 Receptor Antagonist) Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Adult) Top-Line Registrational Data in Second Half of 2023
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (Pediatric) Top-Line Registrational Data in Second Half of 2023
NBI-921352 ** (Selective Na V 1.6 Channel Blocker) Focal Onset Seizure in Adults Top-Line Phase 2 Data in Second Half of 2023
NBI-1065846 † (GPR-139 Agonist) Anhedonia in Major Depressive Disorder Top-Line Phase 2 Data in Second Half of 2023
NBI-1117570 ‡ (Dual M1/ M4 Agonist) Treatment of Schizophrenia Initiate Phase 1 Study
New Chemical Entity or Entities Indication(s) TBD Initiate at Least One Phase 1 Study
Key: VMAT2 = Vesicular Monoamine Transporter 2; CFR1 = Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Type 1; Na V 1.6 = Sodium Channel, Voltage-Gated; M1 / M4 = M1 / M4 Muscarinic Receptor; GPR = Orphan G Protein Coupled Receptor
Neurocrine Biosciences Partners: * Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation has commercialization rights in East Asia ; ** In-Licensed from Xenon Pharmaceuticals; † Partnered with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited; ‡ In-Licensed from Sosei Group Corporation
Conference Call and Webcast Today at 8:00 AM Eastern Time
Neurocrine Biosciences will hold a live conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time ( 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time ). Participants can access the live conference call by dialing 866-952-8559 (US) or 785-424-1743 (International) using the conference ID: NBIX. The webcast can also be accessed on Neurocrine Biosciences' website under Investors at www.neurocrine.com . A replay of the webcast will be available on the website approximately one hour after the conclusion of the event and will be archived for approximately one month.
About Neurocrine Biosciences
Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, and 12 mid-to-late-stage clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial results and financial guidance that are provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), this press release also contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP R&D expense, non-GAAP SG&A expense, and non-GAAP net income and net income per share. When preparing the non-GAAP financial results and guidance, the Company excludes certain GAAP items that management does not consider to be normal, including recurring cash operating expenses that might not meet the definition of unusual or non-recurring items. In particular, these non-GAAP financial measures exclude: non-cash stock-based compensation expense, loss on extinguishment of convertible senior notes, non-cash interest expense related to convertible debt, non-cash amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets, acquisition-related transaction costs, changes in fair value of equity security investments, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and certain adjustments to income tax expense. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided as a complement to results provided in accordance with GAAP as management believes these non-GAAP financial measures help indicate underlying trends in the Company's business, are important in comparing current results with prior period results and provide additional information regarding the Company's financial position. Management also uses these non-GAAP financial measures to establish budgets and operational goals that are communicated internally and externally and to manage the Company's business and evaluate its performance. The Company provides guidance regarding combined R&D and SG&A expenses on both a GAAP and a non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of these GAAP financial results to non-GAAP financial results is included in the attached financial information.
Forward-Looking Statements
TABLE 1
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data) 2022 2021 2022 2021
Revenues:
Product sales, net $ 404.6 $ 303.5 $ 1,440.9 $ 1,090.1
Collaboration revenue 7.4 8.5 47.8 43.4
Total revenues 412.0 312.0 1,488.7 1,133.5
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues 7.7 4.1 23.2 14.3
Research and development 118.0 87.4 463.8 328.1
Acquired in-process research and development 100.3 105.3
Selling, general and administrative 182.9 156.5 752.7 583.3
Total operating expenses 308.6 348.3 1,239.7 1,031.0
Operating income (loss) 103.4 (36.3) 249.0 102.5
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (1.1) (6.6) (7.1) (25.8)
Unrealized gain on equity securities 7.2 28.4 30.8 20.9
Loss on extinguishment of convertible senior notes (70.0)
Investment income and other, net 8.4 0.7 11.2 3.8
Total other income (expense), net 14.5 22.5 (35.1) (1.1)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 117.9 (13.8) 213.9 101.4
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 28.9 (6.5) 59.4 11.8
Net income (loss) $ 89.0 $ (7.3) $ 154.5 $ 89.6
Earnings (loss) per share, basic $ 0.92 $ (0.08) $ 1.61 $ 0.95
Earnings (loss) per share, diluted $ 0.88 $ (0.08) $ 1.56 $ 0.92
Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 96.3 94.9 95.8 94.6
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 100.8 94.9 98.9 97.9
TABLE 2
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in millions) December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021
Cash, cash equivalents and debt securities available-for-sale $ 989.3 $ 711.3
Other current assets 464.2 261.5
Total current assets 1,453.5 972.8
Deferred tax assets 305.9 315.1
Debt securities available-for-sale 299.4 560.7
Right-of-use assets 87.0 97.2
Equity securities 102.1 63.7
Property and equipment, net 58.6 58.6
Intangible assets, net 37.2
Other assets 25.0 4.4
Total assets $ 2,368.7 $ 2,072.5
Convertible senior notes $ 169.4 $ —
Other current liabilities 368.3 245.8
Total current liabilities 537.7 245.8
Convertible senior notes 335.1
Operating lease liabilities 93.5 105.3
Other long-term liabilities 29.7 12.3
Stockholders' equity 1,707.8 1,374.0
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,368.7 $ 2,072.5
TABLE 3
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data) 2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP net income (loss) $ 89.0 $ (7.3) $ 154.5 $ 89.6
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense - R&D 14.1 12.2 57.7 48.4
Stock-based compensation expense - SG&A 29.4 23.4 115.4 85.8
Loss on extinguishment of convertible senior notes 1 70.0
Non-cash interest related to convertible senior notes 0.2 4.4 1.2 17.3
Non-cash amortization related to acquired intangible assets 0.5 0.5
Acquisition-related transaction costs - SG&A 2 1.7 1.7
Changes in fair value of equity security investments 3 (7.2) (28.4) (30.8) (20.9)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates (1.5) 1.9
Income tax effect related to reconciling items 4 (1.5) (28.9) (34.4)
Non-GAAP net income $ 124.7 $ 4.3 $ 343.2 $ 185.8
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
GAAP $ 0.88 $ (0.08) $ 1.56 $ 0.92
Non-GAAP 5 $ 1.24 $ 0.04 $ 3.47 $ 1.90
1. The Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of $70.0 million in connection with the partial repurchase of its convertible senior notes in the second quarter of 2022.
2. The Company recognized transaction costs of $1.7 million in connection with its acquisition of Diurnal Group plc in November 2022.
3. Reflects periodic fluctuations in the fair values of the Company's equity security investments.
4. Estimated income tax effect of non-GAAP reconciling items are calculated using applicable statutory tax rates, taking into consideration any valuation allowance and adjustments to exclude tax benefits or expenses associated with non-cash stock-based compensation and premium paid on repurchase of its convertible senior notes.
5. Fourth quarter 2021 non-GAAP net income per diluted common share reflects diluted shares of 97.8 million, which were calculated in accordance with the guidance on earnings per share in ASC 260.
Note: Beginning in the third quarter of 2021, milestone payments received from licenses and collaborations, milestones paid related to licenses and collaborations, non-cash collaboration revenue, and acquired in-process research and development are no longer excluded from non-GAAP financial results.
TABLE 4
NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EXPENSES
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP cost of revenues $ 7.7 $ 4.1 $ 23.2 $ 14.3
Adjustments:
Non-cash amortization related to acquired intangible assets 0.5 0.5
Non-GAAP cost of revenues $ 7.2 $ 4.1 $ 22.7 $ 14.3
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP R&D $ 118.0 $ 87.4 $ 463.8 $ 328.1
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense 14.1 12.2 57.7 48.4
Non-GAAP R&D $ 103.9 $ 75.2 $ 406.1 $ 279.7
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP SG&A $ 182.9 $ 156.5 $ 752.7 $ 583.3
Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation expense 29.4 23.4 115.4 85.8
Acquisition-related transaction costs 1.7 1.7
Non-GAAP SG&A $ 151.8 $ 133.1 $ 635.6 $ 497.5
Three Months Ended December 31, Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021
GAAP other income (expense), net $ 14.5 $ 22.5 $ (35.1) $ (1.1)
Adjustments:
Loss on extinguishment of convertible senior notes 70.0
Non-cash interest related to convertible senior notes 0.2 4.4 1.2 17.3
Changes in fair value of equity security investments (7.2) (28.4) (30.8) (20.9)
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates (1.5) 1.9
Non-GAAP other income (expense), net $ 6.0 $ (1.5) $ 7.2 $ (4.7)
SOURCE Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were INGREZZA's fourth quarter net sales?

INGREZZA's net product sales for the fourth quarter were $399 million.

What is the 2023 sales guidance for INGREZZA?

The 2023 net product sales guidance for INGREZZA is between $1.67 and $1.77 billion.

What studies for crinecerfont have been completed?

Enrollment is complete in adult and pediatric registrational studies for crinecerfont.

When will top-line data for new treatments be available?

Top-line data for various clinical programs is expected in the second half of 2023.

What is Neurocrine Biosciences focused on?

Neurocrine Biosciences focuses on developing treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Last updated: Feb 6, 2023