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XOMA Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Financial Results and Provides
Transformed business model to a royalty aggregator with extensive asset portfolio and capital;
Added nine new partner-funded programs in 2017 with potential for milestone and royalty payments;
Current cash balance sufficient to fund operations for multiple years
EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 7, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA), a pioneer in the discovery, development and licensing of
therapeutic antibodies, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results and business highlights.
In 2017, we completely
transformed XOMA s business model and operations. We are now a lean, well- capitalized royalty aggregator with the potential to generate significant future milestone payments and recurring revenue. We added nine new partner-funded programs during the year, including two additional licenses with Novartis. We dramatically reduced our cost structure, eliminated $32 million of short-term debt, and extended our projected cash
runway beyond that of most biotechnology companies, stated Jim Neal, Chief Executive Officer of XOMA. In the year ahead, we plan to further expand our portfolio of partner-funded programs. We have
become more aggressive in our activities to acquire potential milestone and royalty revenue streams on additional assets. We also have increased our focus on out- licensing our internally developed product
candidates, including our IL-2 program. Ultimately, we believe we will create additional near- and long-term value for shareholders in 2018.
XOMA made significant progress to
position the Company for long-term growth, while strengthening its balance sheet in multiple ways during 2017.
XOMA recorded total revenues of
$5.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $0.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2016. For the full year of 2017, XOMA recorded revenues of $52.7 million, compared to $5.6 million for the full year of 2016. The
increase in revenues for the full year of 2017 was due primarily to upfront payments received relating to the Company s license agreements with Novartis in August 2017.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $0.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to $8.2 million for the fourth quarter of
2016. R&D expenses for the full year of 2017 were $7.9 million, compared to $44.2 million for the same period in 2016. The decrease in R&D expenses for the full year of 2017 was due primarily to reductions of $12.9 million in
salaries and related expenses, $8.5 million in external manufacturing activities, $7.6 million in clinical trial costs, $4.0 million in the allocation of facilities and information technology costs, and $1.0 million in consulting
costs. The significant reduction in R&D spending year-over-year is a result of the execution of the Company s royalty-aggregator business model that leverages its extensive portfolio of partnered programs and licensed technologies.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $6.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2017, compared to
$5.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2016. G&A expenses were $24.3 million for the full year of 2017, compared to $18.3 million for the full year of 2016. The increase in G&A expenses for the full year of 2017 was due
primarily to increases of $4.0 million in the allocation of facilities and information technology costs due to a greater proportion of general and administrative personnel after the Company s restructuring activities, $2.9 million in
third party costs related to the execution of license agreements, including the two Novartis agreements in August 2017, and $2.2 million in stock-based compensation. The increases are partially offset by decreases of $2.8 million in
salaries and related costs due to the Company s restructuring activities in 2016 and 2017 and $1.0 million in legal fees.
Restructuring charges
for the full year of 2017 were $3.4 million, compared to $4.6 million for the full year of 2016. These charges related primarily to severance, other termination benefits and outplacement services associated with the Company s
restructuring activities in 2017.
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $1.3 million, compared to net loss of $17.5 million for the
fourth quarter of 2016. Net income for the full year of 2017 was $14.6 million, compared to net loss of $53.5 million for the full year of 2016. The significant net income for the full year of 2017 was due primarily to the increase in
total revenues and decrease in R&D expenses previously discussed.
On December 31, 2017, XOMA had cash and cash equivalents of $43.5 million. The
Company ended December 31, 2016, with cash and cash equivalents of $25.7 million. The Company s current cash and cash equivalents are expected to be sufficient to fund its operations for multiple years.
About XOMA Corporation
XOMA has built a portfolio of
over two dozen products that are licensed to and being developed by other biotech and pharmaceutical companies. The Company s portfolio of partner-funded programs spans multiple stages of the drug
development process and across various therapeutic areas. Many of these licenses are the result of XOMA s pioneering efforts in the discovery and development of antibody therapeutics. The Company s royalty-aggregator business model
includes acquiring additional licenses to partner-funded programs. XOMA s license portfolio has the potential to generate significant milestone payments and royalty revenue in the future. For more
information, visit www.xoma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release 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, including statements regarding the potential of XOMA s portfolio of partnered programs and licensed technologies generating substantial milestone and royalty proceeds over time, creating
additional value for the stockholders and cash sufficiency forecast. 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, including those related to the fact that our product candidates subject to out-license agreements are still being developed, and our licensees may require substantial funds to
continue development which may not be available; we do not know whether there will be, or will continue to be, a viable market for the products in which we have an ownership or royalty interest; we may not be successful in entering into out-license
agreements for our product candidates; if our therapeutic product candidates do not receive regulatory approval, our third-party licensees will not be able to manufacture and market them. Other 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 applicable law.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues : | ||||||||||||||||
| License fees | $ | 5,318 | $ | 100 | $ | 52,311 | $ | 3,296 | ||||||||
| Contract and other | 39 | 424 | 379 | 2,268 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 5,357 | 524 | 52,690 | 5,564 | ||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 660 | 8,248 | 7,875 | 44,234 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 6,711 | 5,184 | 24,337 | 18,322 | ||||||||||||
| Restructuring charge (credit) | (4 | ) | 4,551 | 3,447 | 4,566 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 7,367 | 17,983 | 35,659 | 67,122 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | (2,010 | ) | (17,459 | ) | 17,031 | (61,558 | ) | |||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (129 | ) | (955 | ) | (1,238 | ) | (3,946 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (650 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 777 | 925 | 1,115 | 1,510 | ||||||||||||
| Revaluation of contingent warrant liabilities | 9 | 10,464 | ||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | (1,362 | ) | (17,480 | ) | 16,258 | (53,530 | ) | |||||||||
| Provision for income tax benefit (expense) | 44 | (1,662 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (1,318 | ) | $ | (17,480 | ) | $ | 14,596 | $ | (53,530 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) available to common stockholders, basic | $ | (1,318 | ) | $ | (17,480 | ) | $ | 5,714 | $ | (53,530 | ) | |||||
| Net income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) available to common stockholders, diluted | $ | (1,318 | ) | $ | (17,480 | ) | $ | 5,810 | $ | (53,530 | ) | |||||
| Basic net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (2.89 | ) | $ | 0.75 | $ | (8.89 | ) | |||||
| Diluted net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (2.89 | ) | $ | 0.73 | $ | (8.89 | ) | |||||
| Weighted average shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders | 8,197 | 6,053 | 7,619 | 6,021 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share available to common stockholders | 8,197 | 6,053 | 7,980 | 6,021 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| December 31, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 43,471 | $ | 25,742 | ||||
| Trade and other receivables, net | 397 | 566 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 327 | 852 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 44,195 | 27,160 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 83 | 1,036 | ||||||
| Other assets | 657 | 481 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 44,935 | $ | 28,677 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,679 | $ | 5,689 | ||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 2,545 | 4,215 | ||||||
| Accrued restructuring costs | 130 | 3,594 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 1,637 | |||||||
| Deferred revenue current | 1,413 | 899 | ||||||
| Interest bearing obligations current | 17,855 | |||||||
| Accrued interest on interest bearing obligations current | 18 | 254 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 7,422 | 32,506 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue non-current | 17,123 | 18,000 | ||||||
| Interest bearing obligations non-current | 14,572 | 25,312 | ||||||
| Other liabilities non-current | 32 | 69 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 39,149 | 75,887 | ||||||
| Stockholders equity (deficit): | ||||||||
| Convertible preferred stock, $0.05 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 5,003 and 0 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, | ||||||||
| Common stock, $0.0075 par value, 277,333,332 shares authorized, 8,249,158 and 6,114,145 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively | 62 | 46 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,184,783 | 1,146,357 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (1,179,059 | ) | (1,193,613 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders equity (deficit) | 5,786 | (47,210 | ) | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders equity (deficit) | $ | 44,935 | $ | 28,677 |