-- Results demonstrate strong execution of initial phase of VAZALORE commercial launch, including shipments to 30,000+ stores nationwide and e-commerce sites --
-- Reported net revenue of
-- Third quarter 2021 net loss was (
-- Early feedback received from consumers and healthcare professionals is very positive -–
Highlights of, and certain events during and subsequent to, the third quarter of 2021 include:
- Extensive VAZALORE commercial launch activities under way:
- Successfully supplied three stock keeping units (“SKUs”) of VAZALORE into more than 30,000 retail drugstores, supermarkets, mass merchandisers and e-commerce sites nationwide;
- Deployed a cardiovascular specialty field force to engage with healthcare professionals at leading heart/stroke hospitals and affiliated clinical practices;
- Launched a national media television campaign to raise awareness among providers and consumers;
- Implemented a nationwide pharmacist outreach campaign including email alerts and education kits with information and coupon incentives;
- Continue to receive very positive feedback from consumers and healthcare providers about the benefits of VAZALORE;
- Reported third quarter 2021 revenue of
$6.6 million and a net loss of ($0.80 ) per basic and diluted share; adjusted non-GAAP net loss was ($0.37 ) per basic and diluted share; - Preliminary results of study titled, Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Profile of PL-ASA, a Novel Phospholipid-Aspirin Complex Liquid Formulation, Compared to Enteric-coated Aspirin at an 81 mg Dose – Results from a Prospective, Randomized Crossover Study (
F. Franchi et al.), were included in a virtual poster presentation during the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Meeting of theCardiovascular Research Foundation (TCT 2021) inOrlando, FL. ; and - Cardiovascular thought leaders held a virtual town hall meeting on
October 29, 2021 titled “Should You Stop (or Start) Aspirin? Ask Your Doctor” as a public health service for patients to help clarify the continued critical role of aspirin in secondary prevention.
“We remain focused on executing our VAZALORE commercial strategy with retailers, professionals and consumers,” said
“Key thought leaders in the field have been pro-actively engaged in clarifying the foundational role of aspirin in secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Also, the availability of new scientifc data on VAZALORE, which is consistent with previous studies that supported the approvals of VAZALORE 81 mg and 325 mg, continues to demonstrate that VAZALORE delivers fast, reliable absorption that patients depend on to help prevent another heart attack or clot-related stroke,” concluded Giordano.
Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights
Total revenues for the third quarter of 2021 were
Gross margin of 41% reflects outsourced manufacturing and packaging costs, shipping and warehousing costs, expenses related to order processing, quality assurance and royalties.
Total operating expenses were
Research and development expenses were
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses totaled
Other income (expense), net totaled
Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2021 was
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted per share was (
Non-GAAP Measures
PLx Pharma’s management considers adjusted non-GAAP net loss and adjusted non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted earnings per share to be important financial indicators of operating performance, providing investors and analysts with useful measures of operating results unaffected by the impact on the financial statements of the volatility of the change in the fair value of the warrant liability and non-cash and non-recurring dividends and beneficial conversion features on our preferred stock. Management uses adjusted non-GAAP net loss and adjusted non-GAAP net loss per share when analyzing performance. Adjusted non-GAAP net loss and adjusted non-GAAP net loss per share should be considered in addition to, but not in lieu of net loss or net loss per share reported under GAAP.
Liquidity
As of
Conference Call
As previously announced, PLx management will host its third quarter 2021 conference call as follows:
Date: | |
Time: | |
Toll free ( | (866) 394-2901 |
International: | (616) 548-5567 |
Webcast (live and replay): | www.plxpharma.com under the ‘Investor Relations’ section. |
The archived webcast will be available for 30 days via the aforementioned URL.
About VAZALORE
VAZALORE is an FDA-approved liquid-filled aspirin capsule, available in 81 mg and 325 mg doses. VAZALORE delivers aspirin differently from plain and enteric coated aspirin products. The special complex inside the capsule allows for targeted release of aspirin, limiting its direct contact with the stomach. VAZALORE delivers fast, reliable absorption for pain relief plus the lifesaving benefits of aspirin. To learn more about VAZALORE, please visit www.vazalore.com.
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– FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW –
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 82,554,297 | $ | 22,448,651 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 3,253,312 | - | ||||||
Inventory | 2,190,350 | 143,380 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 616,249 | 393,470 | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 88,614,208 | 22,985,501 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 888,658 | 1,225,879 | ||||||
Right of use assets | 255,121 | 327,161 | ||||||
2,061,022 | 2,061,022 | |||||||
Security deposit | 17,036 | 17,036 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 91,836,045 | $ | 26,616,599 | ||||
LIABILITIES, SERIES A AND SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 6,452,172 | $ | 862,568 | ||||
Accrued bonuses | 839,701 | 1,184,823 | ||||||
Accrued interest | - | 597,411 | ||||||
Term loan, net of discount and fees | - | 622,265 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 113,509 | 275,247 | ||||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 7,405,382 | 3,542,314 | ||||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Warrant liability | 37,229,175 | 9,691,271 | ||||||
Accrued dividends | 128,722 | 2,795,795 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 165,494 | 134,184 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 44,928,773 | 16,163,564 | ||||||
Series A convertible preferred stock: | 13,707,935 | 13,661,578 | ||||||
Series B convertible preferred stock: | 2,305,667 | 7,723,312 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | ||||||||
Preferred stock; | - | - | ||||||
Common stock; | 27,477 | 13,912 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 182,702,379 | 91,203,050 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (151,836,186 | ) | (102,148,817 | ) | ||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | 30,893,670 | (10,931,855 | ) | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, SERIES A AND SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ | 91,836,045 | $ | 26,616,599 | ||||
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
REVENUES: | |||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 6,616,100 | $ | - | $ | 6,616,100 | $ | - | |||||||
Federal grant revenue | - | - | - | 30,430 | |||||||||||
TOTAL REVENUES | 6,616,100 | - | 6,616,100 | 30,430 | |||||||||||
Cost of sales | 3,912,741 | - | 3,912,741 | - | |||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | 2,703,359 | - | 2,703,359 | 30,430 | |||||||||||
OPERATING EXPENSES: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,551,988 | 1,207,302 | 3,494,221 | 3,116,097 | |||||||||||
Selling, marketing and administrative | 11,013,221 | 1,981,037 | 19,147,297 | 6,681,452 | |||||||||||
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 12,565,209 | 3,188,339 | 22,641,518 | 9,797,549 | |||||||||||
OPERATING LOSS | (9,861,850 | ) | (3,188,339 | ) | (19,938,159 | ) | (9,767,119 | ) | |||||||
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): | |||||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 3,663 | (72,705 | ) | (1,843 | ) | (267,213 | ) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | (11,784,305 | ) | 134,552 | (29,747,367 | ) | 2,804,962 | |||||||||
TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | (11,780,642 | ) | 61,847 | (29,749,210 | ) | 2,537,749 | |||||||||
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (21,642,492 | ) | (3,126,492 | ) | (49,687,369 | ) | (7,229,370 | ) | |||||||
Income taxes | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
NET LOSS | (21,642,492 | ) | (3,126,492 | ) | (49,687,369 | ) | (7,229,370 | ) | |||||||
Preferred dividends and beneficial conversion feature | - | (499,797 | ) | (2,524,958 | ) | (1,227,422 | ) | ||||||||
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | (21,642,492 | ) | $ | (3,626,289 | ) | $ | (52,212,327 | ) | $ | (8,456,792 | ) | |||
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.80 | ) | $ | (0.40 | ) | $ | (2.34 | ) | $ | (0.92 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares of common shares - basic and diluted | 26,911,855 | 9,156,260 | 22,342,538 | 9,156,260 | |||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS AND ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders - GAAP | $ | (21,642,492 | ) | $ | (3,626,289 | ) | $ | (52,212,327 | ) | $ | (8,456,792 | ) | |||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liability | 11,784,305 | (134,552 | ) | 29,747,367 | (2,804,962 | ) | |||||||||
Preferred dividends and beneficial conversion feature | - | 499,797 | 2,524,958 | 1,227,422 | |||||||||||
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (9,858,187 | ) | $ | (3,261,044 | ) | $ | (19,940,002 | ) | $ | (10,034,332 | ) | |||
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.37 | ) | $ | (0.36 | ) | $ | (0.89 | ) | $ | (1.10 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares of common shares - basic and diluted | 26,911,855 | 9,156,260 | 22,342,538 | 9,156,260 | |||||||||||
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