Apr 29, 2021
− Achieved First Quarter 2021 Combined Net Product Revenues of
− Advanced Vutrisiran toward Market with Positive Results from HELIOS-A Phase 3 Study and Submission of New Drug Application (NDA) with
– Launched “Alnylam P5x25” Strategy to Deliver Transformative Rare and Prevalent Disease Medicines for Patients Around the World Through Sustainable Innovation and Exceptional Financial Performance –
– Provides Enrollment Update on HELIOS-B Phase 3 Study of Vutrisiran and Now Expects to Complete Enrollment in Late 2021, Ahead of Previous Expectations –
“We are extremely pleased with the commercial performance of our marketed products in the first quarter, reflecting strong execution by our global commercial teams. In particular, we achieved steady and continued growth for ONPATTRO with approximately 13% quarterly growth and we observed strong initial demand for OXLUMO in its first full quarter of launch. We also presented positive results from the HELIOS-A Phase 3 study of vutrisiran, and with our recent NDA filing we are one step closer to potentially bringing this transformative medicine to patients. Given the strong pace of enrollment in the HELIOS-B Phase 3 study of vutrisiran, we are announcing today that we expect to complete study enrollment in late 2021, earlier than previously anticipated,” said
First Quarter 2021 and Recent Significant Corporate Highlights
Commercial Performance
ONPATTRO®
GIVLAARI®
OXLUMO®
R&D Highlights
Patisiran (the non-proprietary name for ONPATTRO), in development for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of both hereditary and wild-type ATTR amyloidosis
Vutrisiran, a subcutaneously administered investigational RNAi therapeutic in development for the treatment of ATTR amyloidosis
Lumasiran (the non-proprietary name for OXLUMO), for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1)
Inclisiran (the non-proprietary name for Leqvio®) for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, in collaboration with Novartis
Fitusiran, in development for the treatment of hemophilia A or B with and without inhibitors, in collaboration with Sanofi
Early- and mid-stage RNAi therapeutic pipeline programs
Additional Business Updates
Upcoming Events
In mid-2021,
Financial Results for the Quarter Ended
“We continued to see strong performance from our commercial products in the first quarter of 2021, and are pleased with the impact that our three wholly owned products are having on patients around the world,” said
Financial highlights
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Three Months Ended |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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Net product revenues |
$ |
135,769 |
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$ |
71,938 |
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ONPATTRO net product revenues |
$ |
101,951 |
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$ |
66,664 |
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GIVLAARI net product revenues |
$ |
24,673 |
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$ |
5,274 |
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OXLUMO net product revenues |
$ |
9,145 |
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$ |
— |
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Net revenue from collaborations |
$ |
41,797 |
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$ |
27,538 |
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GAAP operating loss |
$ |
(186,254) |
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$ |
(210,158) |
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Non-GAAP operating loss |
$ |
(130,564) |
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$ |
(175,580) |
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GAAP net loss |
$ |
(200,291) |
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$ |
(182,221) |
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Non-GAAP net loss |
$ |
(191,617) |
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$ |
(171,754) |
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GAAP net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.71) |
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$ |
(1.62) |
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Non-GAAP net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.64) |
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$ |
(1.52) |
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Net Product Revenues
Net Revenues from Collaborations
First Quarter 2021 Expenses
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Three Months Ended |
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2021 |
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2020 |
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GAAP research and development expenses |
$ |
185,899 |
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$ |
169,571 |
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Non-GAAP research and development expenses |
$ |
161,524 |
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$ |
153,522 |
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GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ |
146,859 |
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$ |
126,761 |
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Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses |
$ |
115,544 |
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$ |
108,232 |
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Research & Development (R&D) Expenses
Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) Expenses
Other Financial Highlights
Total Other (Expense) Income
Cash and Investments
A reconciliation of our GAAP to non-GAAP results for the current quarter is included in the tables of this press release.
2021 Financial Guidance
Full year 2021 financial guidance is reiterated and consists of the following:
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Combined net product revenues for ONPATTRO,
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Net revenues from collaborations and royalties |
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GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses |
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Non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses* |
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*Excludes |
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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 this press release are stock-based compensation expenses and unrealized gains on marketable equity securities. 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 the unrealized gains on marketable equity securities because the Company does not believe these adjustments accurately reflect the performance of the Company’s ongoing operations for the period in which such gains or losses are reported, as their sole purpose is to adjust amounts on the balance sheet.
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.
Conference Call Information
Management will provide an update on the Company and discuss first quarter 2021 results as well as expectations for the future via conference call on
A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.alnylam.com/events. An archived webcast will be available on the
About ONPATTRO® (patisiran)
ONPATTRO is an RNAi therapeutic that was approved in
ONPATTRO Important Safety Information
Infusion-Related Reactions
Infusion-related reactions (IRRs) have been observed in patients treated with ONPATTRO® (patisiran). In a controlled clinical study, 19% of ONPATTRO-treated patients experienced IRRs, compared to 9% 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%) and infusion-related reactions (19%).
For additional information about ONPATTRO, please see the full Prescribing Information.
About GIVLAARI® (givosiran)
GIVLAARI is an RNAi therapeutic targeting aminolevulinic acid synthase 1 (ALAS1) approved in
GIVLAARI Important Safety Information
Contraindications
GIVLAARI is contraindicated in patients with known severe hypersensitivity to givosiran. Reactions have included anaphylaxis.
Anaphylactic Reaction
Anaphylaxis has occurred with GIVLAARI treatment (<1% of patients in clinical trials). Ensure that medical support is available to appropriately manage anaphylactic reactions when administering GIVLAARI. Monitor for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis. If anaphylaxis occurs, immediately discontinue administration of GIVLAARI and institute appropriate medical treatment.
Hepatic Toxicity
Transaminase elevations (ALT) of at least 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) were observed in 15% of patients receiving GIVLAARI in the placebo-controlled trial. Transaminase elevations primarily occurred between 3 to 5 months following initiation of treatment.
Measure liver function tests prior to initiating treatment with GIVLAARI, repeat every month during the first 6 months of treatment, and as clinically indicated thereafter. Interrupt or discontinue treatment with GIVLAARI for severe or clinically significant transaminase elevations. In patients who have dose interruption and subsequent improvement, reduce the dose to 1.25 mg/kg once monthly. The dose may be increased to the recommended dose of 2.5 mg/kg once monthly if there is no recurrence of severe or clinically significant transaminase elevations at the 1.25 mg/kg dose.
Renal Toxicity
Increases in serum creatinine levels and decreases in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) have been reported during treatment with GIVLAARI. In the placebo-controlled study, 15% of patients receiving GIVLAARI experienced a renally-related adverse reaction. The median increase in creatinine at Month 3 was 0.07 mg/dL. Monitor renal function during treatment with GIVLAARI as clinically indicated.
Injection Site Reactions
Injection site reactions were reported in 25% of patients receiving GIVLAARI in the placebo-controlled trial. Symptoms included erythema, pain, pruritus, rash, discoloration, or swelling around the injection site. One (2%) patient experienced a single, transient, recall reaction of erythema at a prior injection site with a subsequent dose administration.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use of GIVLAARI increases the concentration of CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 substrates, which may increase adverse reactions of these substrates. Avoid concomitant use of GIVLAARI with CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 substrates for which minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If concomitant use is unavoidable, decrease the CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reactions that occurred in patients receiving GIVLAARI were nausea (27%) and injection site reactions (25%).
For additional information about GIVLAARI, please see full Prescribing Information.
About OXLUMO® (lumasiran)
OXLUMO is an RNAi therapeutic targeting hydroxyacid oxidase 1 (HAO1) for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) to lower urinary oxalate levels in pediatric and adult patients. HAO1 encodes glycolate oxidase (GO), an enzyme upstream of the disease-causing defect in PH1. OXLUMO works by degrading HAO1 messenger RNA and reducing the synthesis of GO, which inhibits hepatic production of oxalate – the toxic metabolite responsible for the clinical manifestations of PH1. In the pivotal ILLUMINATE-A study, OXLUMO was shown to significantly reduce levels of urinary oxalate relative to placebo, with the majority of patients reaching normal or near-normal levels. Injection site reactions (ISRs) were the most common drug-related adverse reaction. In the ILLUMINATE-B pediatric Phase 3 study, OXLUMO demonstrated an efficacy and safety profile consistent to that observed in ILLUMINATE-A. OXLUMO utilizes Alnylam’s Enhanced Stabilization Chemistry (ESC)-GalNAc conjugate technology designed to increase potency and durability. OXLUMO is administered via subcutaneous injection once monthly for three months, then once quarterly thereafter at a dose based on actual body weight. For patients who weigh less than 10 kg, ongoing dosing remains monthly. OXLUMO should be administered by a healthcare professional. For more information about OXLUMO, visit OXLUMO.com.
OXLUMO Important Safety Information
Adverse Reactions
The most common adverse reaction that occurred in patients treated with OXLUMO was injection site reaction (38%). Symptoms included erythema, pain, pruritus, and swelling.
Pregnancy and Lactation
No data are available on the use of OXLUMO in pregnant women. No data are available on the presence of OXLUMO in human milk or its effects on breastfed infants or milk production. Consider the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding along with the mother’s clinical need for OXLUMO and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from OXLUMO or the underlying maternal condition.
For additional information about OXLUMO, please see the full Prescribing Information.
About 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
About
Alnylam Forward Looking Statements
Various statements in this release concerning Alnylam’s expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, its plans for additional global regulatory filings and the continuing product launches of its approved products and expectations regarding reimbursement for those products in various territories, expectations regarding FDA review of inclisiran, conditions at the third party manufacturer where inclisiran is manufactured and the expected timing of resubmission of the inclisiran NDA by Novartis, the achievement of additional pipeline milestones, including relating to ongoing clinical studies of patisiran and vutrisiran and the expected timing for completion of study enrollment in the APOLLO-B and HELIOS-B Phase 3 studies, lumasiran and the timing of topline results from the ILLUMINATE-C Phase 3 study, the expected timing for filing a CTA for ALN-APP, expectations relating to continued revenue growth for its approved products and the expected range of net product revenues and net revenues from collaborations and royalties for 2021, the expected range of aggregate annual GAAP and non-GAAP R&D and SG&A expenses, and expectations regarding Alnylam’s ability to achieve its “Alnylam P5x25” strategy, constitute forward-looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and future plans may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, without limitation: the direct or indirect impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic or any future pandemic on Alnylam’s business, results of operations and financial condition and the effectiveness or timeliness of Alnylam’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic;
This release discusses investigational RNAi therapeutics and uses of previously approved RNAi therapeutics in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety as to those investigational therapeutics or uses. There is no guarantee that any investigational therapeutics or expanded uses of commercial products will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Statements of Operations |
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Revenues: |
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Net product revenues |
$ |
135,769 |
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$ |
71,938 |
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Net revenues from collaborations |
41,797 |
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27,538 |
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Total revenues |
177,566 |
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99,476 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Cost of goods sold |
23,023 |
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13,302 |
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Cost of collaborations |
8,039 |
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— |
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Research and development |
185,899 |
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169,571 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
146,859 |
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126,761 |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
363,820 |
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309,634 |
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Loss from operations |
(186,254) |
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(210,158) |
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Other (expense) income: |
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Interest expense |
(32,515) |
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— |
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Interest income |
450 |
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5,480 |
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Other income, net |
19,044 |
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23,032 |
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Total other (expense) income |
(13,021) |
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28,512 |
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Loss before income taxes |
(199,275) |
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(181,646) |
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Provision for income taxes |
(1,016) |
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(575) |
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Net loss |
$ |
(200,291) |
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$ |
(182,221) |
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Net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.71) |
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$ |
(1.62) |
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Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic and
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117,080 |
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112,748 |
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RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (In thousands, except per share amounts) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP research and development: |
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$ |
185,899 |
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$ |
169,571 |
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Less: Stock-based compensation expenses |
(24,375) |
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(16,049) |
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$ |
161,524 |
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$ |
153,522 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative: |
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GAAP Selling, general and administrative |
$ |
146,859 |
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$ |
126,761 |
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Less: Stock-based compensation expenses |
(31,315) |
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(18,529) |
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Non-GAAP Selling, general and administrative |
$ |
115,544 |
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$ |
108,232 |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP operating loss: |
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GAAP operating loss |
$ |
(186,254) |
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$ |
(210,158) |
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Add: Stock-based compensation expenses |
55,690 |
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34,578 |
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Non-GAAP operating loss |
$ |
(130,564) |
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$ |
(175,580) |
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP net loss: |
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GAAP net loss |
$ |
(200,291) |
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$ |
(182,221) |
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Add: Stock-based compensation expenses |
55,690 |
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34,578 |
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Less: Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities |
(47,016) |
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(24,111) |
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Non-GAAP net loss |
$ |
(191,617) |
|
|
$ |
(171,754) |
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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 |
$ |
(1.71) |
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$ |
(1.62) |
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Add: Stock-based compensation expenses |
0.48 |
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0.31 |
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Less: Unrealized gain on marketable equity securities |
(0.40) |
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(0.21) |
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Non-GAAP net loss per common share - basic and diluted |
$ |
(1.64) |
|
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$ |
(1.52) |
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Please note that the figures presented above may not sum exactly due to rounding |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited) |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt and equity securities |
$ |
1,709,537 |
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$ |
1,874,395 |
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Restricted investments |
40,725 |
|
40,725 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
110,626 |
|
102,413 |
|
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Inventory |
91,040 |
|
92,302 |
|
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
101,556 |
|
90,712 |
|
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
464,572 |
|
465,029 |
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Operating lease right-of-use lease assets |
237,213 |
|
241,485 |
|
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Receivable related to the sale of future royalties |
500,000 |
|
500,000 |
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Total assets |
$ |
3,255,269 |
|
$ |
3,407,061 |
|
|
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities |
$ |
386,369 |
|
$ |
445,783 |
|
|
Total deferred revenue |
324,463 |
|
352,301 |
|
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Operating lease liability |
326,932 |
|
329,911 |
|
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Liability related to the sale of future royalties |
1,099,725 |
|
1,071,541 |
|
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Long-term debt |
191,590 |
|
191,278 |
|
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|
Total stockholders’ equity (117.3 million shares issued and
|
926,190 |
|
1,016,247 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ |
3,255,269 |
|
$ |
3,407,061 |
|
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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