Oncothyreon Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Company to Hold Conference Call at 4:30 p.m. EST Today
SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Oncothyreon Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTY) today
reported financial results for the third quarter ending September 30,
2012.
Loss from operations increased in the third quarter of 2012 to $7.7
million from $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2011, and to $21.5
million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to $18.1
million for the comparable period in 2011. This increase in loss from
operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012
compared to prior year periods was primarily the result of increased
research and development expenses due to increased development activity
for Oncothyreon’s product candidates and increased general and
administrative expenses.
Net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $8.6 million
or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $9.9
million, or $0.24 per basic and $0.15 loss per diluted share, for the
comparable period in 2011. Oncothyreon reported a net loss of $7.7
million or $0.15 per basic and $0.41 loss per diluted share for the
nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared with a net loss of
$31.2 million or $0.85 per basic and diluted share for the comparable
period in 2011. The net loss for the three months ended September 30,
2012 compared to the prior year period net income was primarily
attributable to non-cash income of $16.6 million as a result of the
change in fair value of warrant liability in the prior year and
increases in research and development expenses and general and
administrative expenses. The decrease in net loss for the nine months
ended September 30, 2012 compared to the prior year period was
primarily attributable to non-cash income of $14.3 million as a result
of the change in fair value of warrant liability in 2012 compared to a
non-cash expense of $12.8 million in 2011 offset by increases in
research and development expenses and general and administrative
expenses.
As of September 30, 2012, Oncothyreon’s cash, cash equivalents and
investments were $91.2 million, compared to $66.4 million at December
31, 2011. The $24.8 million increase was attributable to the closing of
an underwritten public offering in April 2012 of 13,512,500 shares of
Oncothyreon common stock, which generated net proceeds of approximately
$50.3 million. This increase was offset in part by $19.8 million cash
used in operations, $4.1 million cash used in repayment in full of a
term loan with General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC), $0.9
million cash used for principal payments on notes payable, and $0.7
million cash used in capital expenditures during the nine months ending
September 30, 2012.
Financial Guidance
Oncothyreon believes the following financial guidance to be correct as
of the date provided. Oncothyreon is providing this guidance as a
convenience to investors and assumes no obligation to update it.
Expenses in 2012 are expected to be higher when compared to 2011,
primarily as a result of the more advanced clinical development of
PX-866 and the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial of ONT-10. Oncothyreon
currently expects cash used in operations in 2012 to be approximately
$30.0 to $33.0 million. This guidance excludes $4.1 million cash used
to repay the GECC term loan on June 29, 2012. As a result, Oncothyreon
estimates that its existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will
be sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months.
Conference Call and Webcast
Oncothyreon will conduct a conference call today, November 7, 2012 at
4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss its third
quarter 2012 financial results and provide a review of its pipeline of
products in development. To participate in the call by telephone,
please dial (877) 280-7291 (United States) or (707) 287-9361
(International). In addition, the call will be webcast live and can be
accessed on the “Events” page of the “News & Events” section of
Oncothyreon’s website at www.oncothyreon.com. An archive of the webcast will be available after completion of the
discussion and will be posted on Oncothyreon’s website.
About Oncothyreon
Oncothyreon is a biotechnology company specializing in the development
of innovative therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer.
Oncothyreon’s goal is to develop and commercialize novel synthetic
vaccines and targeted small molecules that have the potential to
improve the lives and outcomes of cancer patients. For more
information, visit www.oncothyreon.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
In order to provide Oncothyreon’s investors with an understanding of its
current results and future prospects, this release contains statements
that are forward-looking. Any statements contained in this press
release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be
forward-looking statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,”
“plans,” “expects,” “will,” “intends,” “potential,” “possible” and
similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include Oncothyreon’s
expectations regarding future expenses, clinical development activities
and the use and adequacy of cash resources.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties related to
Oncothyreon’s business and the general economic environment, many of
which are beyond its control. These risks, uncertainties and other
factors could cause Oncothyreon’s actual results to differ materially
from those projected in forward-looking statements, including the risks
associated with the costs and expenses of developing its product
candidates, the adequacy of financing and cash, cash equivalents and
investments, changes in general accounting policies, general economic
factors, achievement of the results it anticipates from its clinical
trials with its products and its ability to adequately obtain and
protect its intellectual property rights. Although Oncothyreon believes
that the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, it
can give no assurance that its expectations are correct. All
forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by
this cautionary statement. For a detailed description of Oncothyreon’s
risks and uncertainties, you are encouraged to review the documents
filed with the securities regulators in the United States on EDGAR and
in Canada on SEDAR. Oncothyreon does not undertake any obligation to
publicly update its forward-looking statements based on events or
circumstances after the date hereof.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to Oncothyreon can be found on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
ONCOTHYREON INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Income (Loss) Data
(In thousands except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2012 2011 2012 2011
Revenue
Licensing revenue from collaborative & licensing
agreements........................................................ $ -- $ -- -- $ 145
Expenses
Research and development ................................... 5,783 5,383 16,348 13,764
General and administrative..................................... 1,902 1,060 5,181 4,522
Total operating expenses........................................ 7,685 6,443 21,529 18,286
Loss from operations............................................... (7,685) (6,443) (21,529) (18,141)
Other income (expense)
Investment and other income (expense), net........... 32 (74) 112 290
Interest -- (179) (309) (453)
expense......................................................
Loss on extinguishment of debt................................ (279) --
-- --
Change in fair value of warrant liability..................... (972) 16,633 14,336 (12,848)
Total other income (expense), net........................... (940) 16,380 13,860 (13,011)
Net income $ (8,625) $ 9,937 $ (7,669) $ (31,152)
(loss)......................................................
Net income (loss) per share - basic....................... $ (0.15) $ 0.24 $ (0.15) $ (0.85)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted.................... $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.41) $ (0.85)
Shares used to compute basic net income (loss)
per 57,186,749 41,928,775 52,564,914 36,527,164
share..............................................................
Shares used to compute diluted net income (loss)
per 57,186,749 44,635,826 53,899,276 36,527,164
share.............................................................
ONCOTHYREON INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(In thousands except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2012 2011
Cash, cash equivalents and $ 91,243 $ 66,407
investments
Total assets $ 97,087 $ 71,351
Long term liabilities $ 15,626 $ 33,236
Stockholder's equity $ 77,469 $ 33,433
Common shares outstanding 57,186,749 43,613,107
SOURCE Oncothyreon Inc.
