La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company Announces Financial Results for the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021 and Highlights Corporate Progress

WALTHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company (Nasdaq: LJPC), which is dedicated to the commercialization of innovative therapies that improve outcomes in patients suffering from life-threatening diseases, today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and highlighted corporate progress.

Corporate Progress

• Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Net Product Sales: La Jolla had record net product sales for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, La Jolla’s net product sales were $12.1 million and $43.5 million, respectively, compared to $11.0 million and $33.4 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. La Jolla acquired Tetraphase, which commercialized XERAVA, on July 28, 2020. Net product sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 exclude XERAVA for the period prior to July 28, 2020.
  • GIAPREZA U.S. Net Product Sales: For the three months ended December 31, 2021, GIAPREZA U.S. net product sales were $9.2 million, up 3% from the three months ended September 30, 2021 and up 6% from the three months ended December 31, 2020. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, GIAPREZA U.S. net product sales were $33.4 million, up 14% from the same period in 2020.
  • XERAVA U.S. Net Product Sales: For the three months ended December 31, 2021, XERAVA U.S. net product sales were $2.9 million, consistent with the three months ended September 30, 2021 and up 26% from the three months ended December 31, 2020. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, XERAVA U.S. net product sales were $10.1 million, up 23% from the same period in 2020, including the period prior to the acquisition of Tetraphase.
• Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: La Jolla had positive net cash provided by operating activities for the fourth consecutive quarter. La Jolla’s net cash provided by (used for) operating activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $3.1 million and $28.2 million, respectively, compared to $(7.2) million and $(37.6) million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020.

“We are pleased to report that La Jolla had record net product sales for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and positive operating cash flow for the fourth consecutive quarter. These are significant achievements for La Jolla,” said Larry Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of La Jolla. “As we enter 2022, our focus will be on continuing to grow net product sales and operating cash flow.”

Financial Results

For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, La Jolla’s total revenue was $12.2 million and $75.7 million, respectively, compared to $11.0 million and $33.4 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, La Jolla’s net product sales were $12.1 million and $43.5 million, respectively, compared to $11.0 million and $33.4 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. GIAPREZA U.S. net product sales were $9.2 million and $33.4 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, compared to $8.7 million and $29.3 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. XERAVA U.S. net product sales were $2.9 million and $10.1 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, compared to $2.3 million and $4.2 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. For the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, La Jolla’s license and other revenue was $0.1 million and $32.2 million, respectively, compared to zero for the same periods in 2020.

La Jolla’s net income (loss) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $3.8 million and $19.7 million, or $0.11 and $0.58 per diluted share, respectively, compared to $(3.5) million and $(39.4) million, or $(0.13) and $(1.44) per diluted share, respectively, for the same periods in 2020.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, La Jolla had cash and cash equivalents of $46.7 million and $21.2 million, respectively. La Jolla’s net cash provided by (used for) operating activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021 was $3.1 million and $28.2 million, respectively, compared to $(7.2) million and $(37.6) million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. La Jolla’s net cash provided by (used for) operating activities for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, excluding upfront net receipts in connection with out-license agreements and commercial supply agreements, payments related to reductions in headcount, and transaction costs associated with the Tetraphase acquisition, was $3.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively, compared to $(5.6) million and $(27.2) million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020. The exclusions above are comprised of the following:

• Upfront net receipts in connection with out-license agreements were zero and $18.4 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, and zero for the same periods in 2020.
• Upfront net receipts in connection with commercial supply agreements were zero and $6.8 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, and zero for the same periods in 2020.
• Payments related to reductions in headcount were zero and $1.6 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, respectively, and $1.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020.
• Payments related to transaction costs associated with the Tetraphase acquisition were zero for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021, and zero and $0.9 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2020.
  

About GIAPREZA

GIAPREZA^® (angiotensin II) injection is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a vasoconstrictor indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. GIAPREZA is approved by the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of refractory hypotension in adults with septic or other distributive shock who remain hypotensive despite adequate volume restitution and application of catecholamines and other available vasopressor therapies. GIAPREZA mimics the body’s endogenous angiotensin II peptide, which is central to the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which in turn regulates blood pressure. Prescribing information for GIAPREZA is available at www.giapreza.com. The European Summary of Product Characteristics is available at www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/giapreza. GIAPREZA is marketed in the U.S. by La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company on behalf of La Jolla Pharma, LLC, its wholly owned subsidiary, and is marketed in Europe by PAION Deutschland GmbH on behalf of La Jolla Pharma, LLC.

GIAPREZA Important Safety Information

Contraindications

None.

Warnings and Precautions

There is a potential for venous and arterial thrombotic and thromboembolic events in patients who receive GIAPREZA. Use concurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis.

Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions that were reported in greater than 10% of GIAPREZA-treated patients were thromboembolic events.

Drug Interactions

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may increase response to GIAPREZA. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) may reduce response to GIAPREZA.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For additional information, please see Full Prescribing Information for the United States and the Summary of Product Characteristics for the European Union.

About XERAVA

XERAVA^® (eravacycline) for injection is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in patients 18 years of age and older. XERAVA is approved by the European Commission (EC) for the treatment of cIAI in adults. Prescribing information for XERAVA is available at www.xerava.com. The European Summary of Product Characteristics is available at www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/xerava. XERAVA is marketed in the U.S. by Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of La Jolla, and is marketed in Europe by PAION Deutschland GmbH on behalf of Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Everest, the Company’s licensee for mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Singapore, the Malaysian Federation, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Indonesia, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Republic of the Philippines, submitted an NDA in China, which was accepted by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in March 2021. XERAVA was approved in Singapore by the Health Science Authority in April 2020.

XERAVA Important Safety Information

XERAVA is a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in patients 18 years of age and older.

XERAVA is not indicated for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of XERAVA and other antibacterial drugs, XERAVA should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.

XERAVA is contraindicated for use in patients with known hypersensitivity to eravacycline, tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs or to any of the excipients. Life-threatening hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported with XERAVA.

The use of XERAVA during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy and childhood to the age of eight years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown) and enamel hypoplasia.

The use of XERAVA during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, infancy and childhood up to the age of eight years may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth.

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis.

The most common adverse reactions observed in clinical trials (incidence ≥ 3%) were infusion site reactions, nausea and vomiting.

XERAVA is structurally similar to tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs and may have similar adverse reactions. Adverse reactions including photosensitivity, pseudotumor cerebri and anti-anabolic action, which has led to increased blood urea nitrogen, azotemia, acidosis, hyperphosphatemia, pancreatitis and abnormal liver function tests, have been reported for other tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs, and may occur with XERAVA. Discontinue XERAVA if any of these adverse reactions are suspected.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For additional information, please see Full Prescribing Information for the United States.

About La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company is dedicated to the commercialization of innovative therapies that improve outcomes in patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. GIAPREZA^® (angiotensin II) injection is approved by the FDA as a vasoconstrictor indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. XERAVA^® (eravacycline) for injection is approved by the FDA as a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI) in patients 18 years of age and older. For more information, please visit www.ljpc.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that forward-looking statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual outcomes to differ materially from what we currently expect. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those associated with: GIAPREZA^® (angiotensin II) and XERAVA^® (eravacycline) sales; operating costs; regulatory actions relating to La Jolla’s products by the U.S. FDA, European Commission, China National Medical Products Administration and/or other regulatory authorities; expected future cash flows of La Jolla, including upfront, milestone, royalty and other payments resulting from La Jolla’s out-license agreements and commercial supply agreements; and other risks and uncertainties identified in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this press release apply only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except par value and share amounts)
		December 31,				December 31,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	46,668			$	21,221
Accounts receivable, net			8,610				5,834
Inventory, net			6,281				6,013
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			5,756				3,388
Total current assets			67,315				36,456
Goodwill			20,123				20,123
Intangible assets, net			13,321				14,873
Right-of-use lease assets			318				536
Property and equipment, net			113				215
Restricted cash			40				40
Total assets		$	101,230			$	72,243
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	2,278			$	2,762
Accrued expenses			4,866				5,617
Accrued interest expense on deferred royalty obligation, current portion			5,163				3,567
Deferred revenue			2,849				188
Paycheck Protection Program loan, current portion			2,325				–
Lease liabilities, current portion			154				204
Total current liabilities			17,635				12,338
Deferred royalty obligation, net			124,503				124,437
Accrued interest expense on deferred royalty obligation, less current portion			24,590				19,111
Lease liabilities, less current portion			164				332
Other noncurrent liabilities			1,076				4,112
Total liabilities			167,968				160,330
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 26,783,544 and 27,402,648 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			3				3
Series C-12 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.0001 par value; 11,000 shares authorized, 3,906 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020; and liquidation preference of $3,906 at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020			3,906				3,906
Additional paid-in capital			986,445				984,756
Accumulated deficit			(1,057,092	)			(1,076,752	)
Total stockholders’ deficit			(66,738	)			(88,087	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		$	101,230			$	72,243

LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts)
		Year Ended
		December 31,
		2021				2020
Revenue
Net product sales		$	43,532			$	33,419
License and other revenue			32,188				–
Total revenue			75,720				33,419
Operating expenses
Cost of product sales			8,976				7,819
Cost of license and other revenue			4,513				–
Selling, general and administrative			35,386				38,428
Research and development			5,014				23,010
Total operating expenses			53,889				69,257
Income (loss) from operations			21,831				(35,838	)
Other (expense) income
Interest expense			(10,458	)			(10,051	)
Interest income			7				235
Other income—related party			7,596				6,279
Other income (expense)			733				(46	)
Total other (expense) income, net			(2,122	)			(3,583	)
Income (loss) before income taxes			19,709				(39,421	)
Provision for income taxes			49				–
Net income (loss)		$	19,660			$	(39,421	)
Earnings (loss) per share
Basic		$	0.72			$	(1.44	)
Diluted		$	0.58			$	(1.44	)
Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share
Basic			27,436				27,329
Diluted			34,179				27,329

LA JOLLA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)
		Year Ended
		December 31,
		2021				2020
Operating activities
Net income (loss)		$	19,660			$	(39,421	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Non-cash interest expense			7,141				6,379
Share-based compensation expense			4,477				6,207
Amortization of intangible assets			1,552				647
Amortization of right-of-use lease assets			218				1,249
Depreciation expense			111				2,188
Inventory fair value step-up adjustment included in cost of product sales			850				2,458
Gain on change in fair value of contingent value rights			(734	)			(800	)
Loss on short-term investments			–				502
Loss on disposal of property and equipment, net of gain on lease termination			–				10
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			(2,776	)			(1,687	)
Inventory, net			(1,118	)			(1,493	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(2,368	)			2,297
Accounts payable			(484	)			(2,815	)
Accrued expenses			(728	)			(11,423	)
Deferred revenue			2,661				188
Lease liabilities			(218	)			(2,126	)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities			28,244				(37,640	)
Investing activities
Acquisition of Tetraphase, net of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash acquired			–				(33,513	)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment			–				3,070
Purchases of property and equipment			(9	)			–
Proceeds from the sale of short-term investments			–				2,497
Purchases of short-term investments			–				(2,999	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(9	)			(30,945	)
Financing activities
Purchases of common stock under Stock Repurchase Plan			(3,380	)			–
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under ESPP			436				512
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock under 2013 Equity Plan			156				605
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities			(2,788	)			1,117
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			25,447				(67,468	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period			21,261				88,729
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period		$	46,708			$	21,261
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
Initial recognition of right-of-use lease asset		$	–			$	536
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the consolidated balance sheets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	46,668			$	21,221
Restricted cash			40				40
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$	46,708			$	21,261

 

Contacts

Michael Hearne

Chief Financial Officer

La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company

(617) 715-3598

[email protected]