Oct 31, 2019 Press Release for Alnylam
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Reports Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results and Highlights Recent Period Activity
Oct 31, 2019
− Achieved Third Quarter 2019 ONPATTRO® Global Net Product Revenues of
− Initiated APOLLO-B Phase 3 Study of Patisiran for the Treatment of Hereditary and Wild-Type ATTR Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy –
– Advanced Additional Late-Stage Clinical Programs; On Track to Report Topline ILLUMINATE-A Phase 3 Results with Lumasiran by Year-End –
− Alnylam’s Partner, The
− Maintained Strong Balance Sheet with
“In the third quarter of 2019 and recent period we saw strong execution on the global commercialization of ONPATTRO. For the rest of the year and beyond, we expect steady and continued growth in patients on ONPATTRO therapy through improved disease awareness, new patient finding, expansion in global markets – such as our recent launch in
Third Quarter 2019 and Recent Significant Corporate Highlights
Commercial Performance in Third Quarter 2019
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Achieved global net product revenues for the third quarter of 2019 of
$46.1 million for ONPATTRO. - Attained over 600 patients worldwide on commercial ONPATTRO treatment since launch.
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Continued global expansion with receipt of regulatory approval for ONPATTRO in
Switzerland , and initiation of commercial launches inJapan andCanada . -
Continued progress with market access efforts across the CEMEA region (Canada, Europe, Middle East, and Africa).
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Following favorable ratings from health technology assessment agencies, achieved reimbursement approvals in the
United Kingdom ,Belgium , andGermany .
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Following favorable ratings from health technology assessment agencies, achieved reimbursement approvals in the
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Received recognition for ONPATTRO as an innovative biotechnology medicine through award of the prestigious Prix Galien in
The Netherlands andItaly and nominations for the Prix Galien in additional countries, includingFrance ,Germany , and the U.S.
Late Stage R&D Highlights
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Advanced patisiran (the non-proprietary name for ONPATTRO), an intravenously administered investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis.
- Initiated the APOLLO-B Phase 3 study in ATTR amyloidosis patients with cardiomyopathy.
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Filed a marketing authorization application with the
Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) for the treatment of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis with polyneuropathy.
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Advanced vutrisiran, a subcutaneously administered investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis.
- Continued enrollment in the HELIOS-A Phase 3 study in hereditary ATTR amyloidosis patients with polyneuropathy.
- Aligned with regulatory agencies on the design of the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study in patients with hereditary or wild-type ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy, and are on track to initiate the study in late 2019.
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Advanced givosiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of acute hepatic porphyria (AHP).
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Received Priority Review from the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) for the givosiran New Drug Application (NDA). TheFDA set an action date ofFebruary 4, 2020 under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), and the agency has indicated that it is not currently planning an advisory committee meeting as part of the NDA review. -
Completed submission of a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) under an Accelerated Assessment to the
European Medicines Agency (EMA). -
Presented new clinical results at the 2019
International Congress on Porphyrins and Porphyrias .
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Received Priority Review from the
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Advanced lumasiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1).
- The Company remains on track to report topline results from the ILLUMINATE-A Phase 3 study in late 2019.
- Continued enrollment in ILLUMINATE-B, a global Phase 3 pediatric study of lumasiran in PH1 patients under six years of age.
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Presented new clinical results on the pediatric cohort of patients from the Phase 1/2 study at the
International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) 2019 Annual Meeting.
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Alnylam’s partner, The
Medicines Company , reported positive results from Phase 3 studies with inclisiran, an investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, including:-
Positive complete results from the ORION-11 Phase 3 study in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) (ex-U.S.), presented at the
European Society of Cardiology’sESC Congress 2019. - Positive topline results from the ORION-9 Phase 3 study in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
- Positive topline results from the ORION-10 Phase 3 study in patients with ASCVD (U.S.-based).
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Positive complete results from the ORION-11 Phase 3 study in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) (ex-U.S.), presented at the
Additional Business Updates
- Received recognition as the world’s #1 biopharma employer from Science magazine based on more than 7,500 responses to its annual survey of the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
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Entered into a U.S. gastroenterologist disease education and post-approval promotional agreement with
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals for the investigational RNAi therapeutic givosiran, to augment Alnylam’s broader education and commercial activities. - Announced the +myFamily program as part of the existing collaboration with 23andMe to offer free 23andMe Health + Ancestry kits to first-degree family members of 23andMe customers with a detected TTR variant.
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Announced the appointment of
Jeff Poulton as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer.
Upcoming Events
In late 2019, Alnylam intends to:
- Continue global expansion of ONPATTRO.
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Prepare for the potential launch of givosiran in the U.S. and
Europe , assuming regulatory approvals. - Initiate the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study of vutrisiran in hereditary and wild-type ATTR amyloidosis patients with cardiomyopathy.
- Report topline results from the ILLUMINATE-A Phase 3 study of lumasiran.
- Initiate the ILLUMINATE-C Phase 3 study of lumasiran in PH1 patients with severe renal impairment.
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Present a review of its R&D and commercial activities at the Company’s R&D Day on
November 22 inNew York City .
In addition, The
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended
“Having recently joined Alnylam as CFO, I have been very impressed by the strong commercial execution of the organization, building on the Company’s heritage of scientific excellence and R&D success. Notably, we finished the third quarter with over 600 patients on commercial ONPATTRO and generated
Cash and Investments
At
GAAP and Non-GAAP Net Loss
The net loss according to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (GAAP) for the third quarter of 2019 was
The non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2019 was
Reconciling items between GAAP and non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2019 and 2018 include stock-based compensation expense. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description of non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP net loss appearing later in this press release.
ONPATTRO Revenues, Net
Net product revenues from sales of ONPATTRO were
Net Revenues from Collaborators
Net revenues from collaborators were
GAAP research and development (R&D) expenses were
Non-GAAP R&D expenses were
GAAP and Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
GAAP selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were
Non-GAAP SG&A expenses were
2019 Financial Guidance
Alnylam reiterates its expectations for 2019 non-GAAP R&D expenses to be in the range of
The Company expects its current cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities will support company operations for multiple years based upon its current operating plan.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including expenses adjusted to exclude certain non-cash expenses and non-recurring gains outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.
The items included in GAAP presentations but excluded for purposes of determining non-GAAP financial measures for the periods presented in the press release are stock-based compensation expense, a gain on the change in fair value of a liability obligation, and a gain on litigation settlement. The Company has excluded the impact of stock-based compensation expense, which may fluctuate from period to period based on factors including the variability associated with performance-based grants for stock options and restricted stock units and changes in the Company’s stock price, which impacts the fair value of these awards. The Company has excluded the impact of a gain on the change in fair value of a liability obligation and the gain on litigation settlement because the Company believes these items are one-time events occurring outside the ordinary course of the Company’s business.
The Company believes the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. When GAAP financial measures are viewed in conjunction with non-GAAP financial measures, investors are provided with a more meaningful understanding of the Company’s ongoing operating performance and are better able to compare the Company’s performance between periods. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are among those indicators the Company uses as a basis for evaluating performance, allocating resources and planning and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures is provided later in this press release.
The Company does not provide in this press release a reconciliation of its estimated 2019 non-GAAP R&D and non-GAAP SG&A expense guidance to the comparable GAAP measures because it is not able to estimate 2019 stock-based compensation expense without unreasonable efforts. The Company’s stock-based compensation expense is subject to significant fluctuations from period to period due to variability in the probability of performance-based vesting events for stock options and restricted stock units and changes in the Company’s stock price which materially impact the recognition, timing of expense and fair value of these awards. In addition, the Company believes such reconciliations for its 2019 financial guidance would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.
Conference Call Information
Management will provide an update on the Company and discuss third quarter 2019 results as well as expectations for the future via conference call on
About ONPATTRO® (patisiran)
ONPATTRO is an RNAi therapeutic that is approved in
ONPATTRO Important Safety Information
Infusion-Related Reactions
Infusion-related reactions (IRRs) have been observed in patients treated with ONPATTRO. In a controlled clinical study, 19 percent of ONPATTRO-treated patients experienced IRRs, compared to 9 percent of placebo-treated patients. The most common symptoms of IRRs with ONPATTRO were flushing, back pain, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspnea, and headache.
To reduce the risk of IRRs, patients should receive premedication with a corticosteroid, acetaminophen, and antihistamines (H1 and H2 blockers) at least 60 minutes prior to ONPATTRO infusion. Monitor patients during the infusion for signs and symptoms of IRRs. If an IRR occurs, consider slowing or interrupting the infusion and instituting medical management as clinically indicated. If the infusion is interrupted, consider resuming at a slower infusion rate only if symptoms have resolved. In the case of a serious or life-threatening IRR, the infusion should be discontinued and not resumed.
Reduced Serum Vitamin A Levels and Recommended Supplementation
ONPATTRO treatment leads to a decrease in serum vitamin A levels. Supplementation at the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin A is advised for patients taking ONPATTRO. Higher doses than the RDA should not be given to try to achieve normal serum vitamin A levels during treatment with ONPATTRO, as serum levels do not reflect the total vitamin A in the body.
Patients should be referred to an ophthalmologist if they develop ocular symptoms suggestive of vitamin A deficiency (e.g. night blindness).
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions that occurred in patients treated with ONPATTRO were upper respiratory-tract infections (29 percent) and infusion-related reactions (19 percent).
For additional information about ONPATTRO, please see the full Prescribing Information.
About LNP Technology
Alnylam has licenses to Arbutus Biopharma LNP intellectual property for use in RNAi therapeutic products using LNP technology.
About RNAi
RNAi (RNA interference) is a natural cellular process of gene silencing that represents one of the most promising and rapidly advancing frontiers in biology and drug development today. Its discovery has been heralded as “a major scientific breakthrough that happens once every decade or so,” and was recognized with the award of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. By harnessing the natural biological process of RNAi occurring in our cells, a new class of medicines, known as RNAi therapeutics, is now a reality. Small interfering RNA (siRNA), the molecules that mediate RNAi and comprise Alnylam's RNAi therapeutic platform, function upstream of today’s medicines by potently silencing messenger RNA (mRNA) – the genetic precursors – that encode for disease-causing proteins, thus preventing them from being made. This is a revolutionary approach with the potential to transform the care of patients with genetic and other diseases.
About
Alnylam (Nasdaq: ALNY) is leading the translation of RNA interference (RNAi) into a whole new class of innovative medicines with the potential to transform the lives of people afflicted with rare genetic, cardio-metabolic, hepatic infectious, and central nervous system (CNS)/ocular diseases. Based on Nobel Prize-winning science, RNAi therapeutics represent a powerful, clinically validated approach for the treatment of a wide range of severe and debilitating diseases. Founded in 2002, Alnylam is delivering on a bold vision to turn scientific possibility into reality, with a robust discovery platform. Alnylam’s first commercial RNAi therapeutic is ONPATTRO® (patisiran), approved in the U.S., EU,
Alnylam Forward Looking Statements
Various statements in this release concerning Alnylam's future expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, Alnylam's views with respect to the potential for RNAi therapeutics, including patisiran, vutrisiran, givosiran, lumasiran, and inclisiran, its plans for additional global regulatory filings and product launches for ONPATTRO, as well as an additional clinical study to support potential label expansion for patisiran, its plans to initiate the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study for vutrisiran in late 2019, its expectations regarding the regulatory review of givosiran, including the PDUFA date set by the
With the exception of ONPATTRO (patisiran), none of Alnylam’s investigational therapeutics have been approved by the
ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Revenues: |
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Product revenues, net |
$ |
46,066 |
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$ |
460 |
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$ |
110,588 |
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$ |
460 |
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Net revenue from collaborators |
23,995 |
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1,609 |
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37,481 |
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53,415 |
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Total revenues |
70,061 |
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2,069 |
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148,069 |
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53,875 |
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Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of goods sold |
$ |
5,213 |
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$ |
137 |
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$ |
12,886 |
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$ |
137 |
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Research and development |
160,796 |
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139,945 |
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453,813 |
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374,384 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
120,351 |
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116,545 |
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322,728 |
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273,671 |
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Total costs and expenses |
286,360 |
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256,627 |
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789,427 |
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648,192 |
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Loss from operations |
(216,299) |
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(254,558) |
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(641,358) |
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(594,317) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
9,889 |
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6,796 |
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26,195 |
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18,691 |
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Other (expense) income |
(2,519) |
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2,925 |
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(2,929) |
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5,468 |
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Change in fair value of liability obligation |
— |
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— |
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9,422 |
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— |
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Gain on litigation settlement |
— |
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— |
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— |
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20,564 |
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Total other income |
7,370 |
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9,721 |
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32,688 |
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44,723 |
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Loss before income taxes |
(208,929) |
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(244,837) |
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(608,670) |
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(549,594) |
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Benefit (provision) for income taxes |
394 |
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(445) |
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(1,261) |
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(462) |
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Net loss |
$ |
(208,535) |
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$ |
(245,282) |
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$ |
(609,931) |
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$ |
(550,056) |
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.92) |
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$ |
(2.43) |
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$ |
(5.63) |
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$ |
(5.48) |
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Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per common share |
108,701 |
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100,783 |
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108,427 |
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100,430 |
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Comprehensive loss: |
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Net loss |
$ |
(208,535) |
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$ |
(245,282) |
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$ |
(609,931) |
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$ |
(550,056) |
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Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of tax |
(50) |
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415 |
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772 |
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1,041 |
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Foreign currency translation |
1,439 |
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— |
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2,281 |
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— |
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Defined benefit pension plans |
71 |
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— |
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(4,211) |
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— |
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Comprehensive loss |
$ |
(207,075) |
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$ |
(244,867) |
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$ |
(611,089) |
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$ |
(549,015) |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Research and development: |
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GAAP Research and development |
$ |
160,796 |
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$ |
139,945 |
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$ |
453,813 |
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$ |
374,384 |
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Less: Stock-based compensation expenses |
(22,737) |
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(45,784) |
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(54,144) |
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(67,537) |
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Non-GAAP Research and development |
$ |
138,059 |
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$ |
94,161 |
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$ |
399,669 |
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$ |
306,847 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative: |
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GAAP Selling, general and administrative |
$ |
120,351 |
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$ |
116,545 |
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$ |
322,728 |
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$ |
273,671 |
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Less: Stock-based compensation expenses |
(23,272) |
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(42,170) |
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(54,500) |
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(62,242) |
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Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative |
$ |
97,079 |
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$ |
74,375 |
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$ |
268,228 |
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$ |
211,429 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating expenses: |
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GAAP Operating expenses |
$ |
286,360 |
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$ |
256,627 |
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$ |
789,427 |
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$ |
648,192 |
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Less: Stock-based compensation expenses |
(46,009) |
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(87,954) |
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(108,644) |
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(129,779) |
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Non-GAAP Operating expenses |
$ |
240,351 |
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$ |
168,673 |
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$ |
680,783 |
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$ |
518,413 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net loss: |
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GAAP Net loss |
$ |
(208,535) |
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$ |
(245,282) |
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$ |
(609,931) |
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$ |
(550,056) |
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Add: Stock-based compensation expenses |
46,009 |
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87,954 |
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108,644 |
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129,779 |
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Less: Change in fair value of liability obligation |
— |
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— |
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(9,422) |
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— |
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Less: Gain on litigation settlement |
— |
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— |
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— |
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(20,564) |
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Non-GAAP Net loss |
$ |
(162,526) |
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$ |
(157,328) |
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$ |
(510,709) |
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$ |
(440,841) |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net loss per common share-basic and diluted: |
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GAAP Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.92) |
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$ |
(2.43) |
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$ |
(5.63) |
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$ |
(5.48) |
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Add: Stock-based compensation expenses |
0.42 |
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0.87 |
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1.01 |
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1.29 |
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Less: Change in fair value of liability obligation |
— |
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— |
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(0.09) |
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— |
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Less: Gain on litigation settlement |
— |
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— |
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— |
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(0.20) |
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Non-GAAP Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.50) |
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$ |
(1.56) |
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$ |
(4.71) |
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$ |
(4.39) |
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Please note that the figures presented above may not sum exactly due to rounding
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September 30, |
December 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities |
$ |
1,721,058 |
$ |
1,082,949 |
Restricted investments |
14,825 |
44,825 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
48,109 |
18,760 |
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Inventory |
54,562 |
24,068 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
83,168 |
83,542 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
396,456 |
320,658 |
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Operating lease right-of-use lease assets |
223,444 |
— |
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Total assets |
$ |
2,541,622 |
$ |
1,574,802 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
$ |
226,376 |
$ |
177,392 |
Total deferred revenue |
403,538 |
3,954 |
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Total deferred rent |
— |
61,491 |
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Operating lease liability |
304,621 |
— |
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Long-term debt |
— |
30,000 |
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Total stockholders’ equity (111.3 million shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019; 101.2 million shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018) |
1,607,087 |
1,301,965 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
2,541,622 |
$ |
1,574,802 |
This selected financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Alnylam’s Annual Report on Form 10-K which includes the audited financial statements for the year ended
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Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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(Investors and Media)
617-682-4340
Josh Brodsky
(Investors)
617-551-8276
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