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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type |
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Minerva Neurosciences Inc | NASDAQ:NERV | NASDAQ | Common Stock |
Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 1 | 12:35:32 |
Program Updates
Roluperidone
Roluperidone, a proprietary orally dosed molecule acting on 5HT2A, Sigma2, and α‑adrenergic receptors, is Minerva’s lead product candidate currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study as a potential treatment for negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Following completion of the 12-week double-blind phase of the Phase 3 study in H1 2020, a total of 333 patients (65%) entered the 9-month open-label extension in which those patients already being treated with roluperidone remained on treatment on the same dose received in the 12-week double-blind phase (32mg or 64mg) and those patients who received placebo in the 12-week double-blind phase were randomized to either 32mg or 64mg.
Patient evaluation in the open-label extension phase of the Phase 3 trial of roluperidone was achieved on schedule on February 15, 2021, with a total of 202 patients (61%) completing this phase. Data are expected to be available in the first half of 2021.
The Company expects the data from the open-label extension will demonstrate whether:
The Company intends to initiate a pivotal bioequivalence study in approximately 48 healthy volunteers comparing the formulations employed in the Phase 2b and Phase 3 trials as well as at least one new formulation designed in conjunction with its commercial supply partner, Catalent, Inc., to facilitate large scale manufacturing.
Following the completion of the bioequivalence study, the Company plans to request a pre-NDA meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss certain matters including data from the Phase 3 open-label extension, data from the pivotal bioequivalence study and potential NDA submission of roluperidone for the treatment of negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
“Following our Type C meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November, 2020, during which the FDA cautioned us that an NDA submission based on the then-current data from the Phase 2b and Phase 3 studies would be highly unlikely to be filed, we are moving forward with a number of important development activities with roluperidone in support of a potential NDA submission,” said Dr. Remy Luthringer, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Minerva. “The FDA has acknowledged the promising signals observed in our Phase 2b and Phase 3 trials and has encouraged us to continue the development of this important agent for the treatment of negative symptoms, a critical unmet need in the treatment of schizophrenia.
“We are very pleased that a large number of patients chose to enter and completed the open-label extension portion of the Phase 3 trial, data from which have the potential to demonstrate durability of effect and long-term safety of roluperidone,” said Dr. Luthringer. “We are also initiating the bioequivalence study comparing the tablet formulations used in Phase 2b and in Phase 3 with the commercial formulation. Once we have data from both studies in hand, we look forward to furthering our dialogue with the FDA.”
Seltorexant
On January 19, 2021, the Company announced that Royalty Pharma acquired the Company’s royalty interest in seltorexant for an upfront payment of $60 million and up to $95 million in potential future payments contingent on certain clinical, regulatory and commercialization milestones. Seltorexant is currently in Phase 3 development for the treatment of major depressive disorder with insomnia symptoms by Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V. (Janssen), a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
Previously, the Company had exercised its right to opt out of its agreement with Janssen for the Phase 3 development and commercialization of seltorexant. Under this agreement, the Company was entitled to collect a royalty on worldwide sales of seltorexant in all indications in the mid-single digits, with no further future financial obligations to Janssen.
Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 2020 Financial Results
Conference Call Information:
Minerva Neurosciences will host a conference call and live audio webcast today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results and recent business activities. To participate, please dial (877) 312-5845 (domestic) or (765) 507-2618 (international) and refer to conference ID 5663077.
The live webcast can be accessed under “Events and Presentations” in the Investors and Media section of Minerva’s website at ir.minervaneurosciences.com. The archived webcast will be available on the website beginning approximately two hours after the event for 90 days.
About Minerva Neurosciences
Minerva’s portfolio of compounds includes: roluperidone (MIN-101), in clinical development for schizophrenia, and MIN-301, in pre-clinical development for Parkinson’s disease. Minerva’s common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “NERV.” For more information, please visit www.minervaneurosciences.com.
Forward-Looking Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, reflect management’s expectations as of the date of this press release, and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements herein with respect to the timing and scope of future clinical trials and results of clinical trials with roluperidone (MIN-101); the clinical and therapeutic potential of this compound; the likelihood of successful clinical trials, regulatory review, commercialization, and future sales of and potential royalty stream from seltorexant; the timing and outcomes of future interactions with U.S. and foreign regulatory bodies; our ability to successfully develop and commercialize our therapeutic products; the sufficiency of our current cash position to fund our operations; and management’s ability to successfully achieve its goals. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including, without limitation, whether roluperidone will advance further in the clinical trials process and whether and when, if at all, it will receive final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or equivalent foreign regulatory agencies and for which indications; whether any of our therapeutic products or seltorexant will be successfully marketed if approved; whether any of our therapeutic product discovery and development efforts will be successful; management’s ability to successfully achieve its goals; our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations on terms acceptable to us; and general economic conditions. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2021. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website at www.minervaneurosciences.com. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||
(in thousands) | ||||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 25,357 | $ | 21,413 | ||
Marketable securities | - | 24,442 | ||||
Restricted cash | 100 | 100 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,983 | 1,182 | ||||
Total current assets | 27,440 | 47,137 | ||||
Equipment, net | - | 16 | ||||
Other noncurrent assets | 15 | 15 | ||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 102 | 262 | ||||
In-process research and development | 15,200 | 15,200 | ||||
Goodwill | 14,869 | 14,869 | ||||
Total Assets | $ | 57,626 | $ | 77,499 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 996 | $ | 2,317 | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 2,053 | 4,139 | ||||
Operating leases | 111 | 173 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 3,160 | 6,629 | ||||
Long-Term Liabilities: | ||||||
Deferred taxes | 1,803 | 1,803 | ||||
Deferred revenue | - | 41,176 | ||||
Noncurrent operating leases | - | 111 | ||||
Total liabilities | 4,963 | 49,719 | ||||
Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||
Common stock | 4 | 4 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 337,454 | 314,512 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (284,795 | ) | (286,736 | ) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 52,663 | 27,780 | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 57,626 | $ | 77,499 | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||
Collaborative revenue | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 41,176 | $ | - | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | 3,551 | 28,524 | 22,040 | 58,123 | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 3,748 | 3,843 | 17,289 | 17,741 | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 7,299 | 32,367 | 39,329 | 75,864 | ||||||||||
(Loss) gain from operations | (7,299 | ) | (32,367 | ) | 1,847 | (75,864 | ) | |||||||
Foreign exchange losses | (27 | ) | (11 | ) | (67 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||
Investment income | 1 | 206 | 161 | 1,456 | ||||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (7,325 | ) | (32,172 | ) | 1,941 | (74,437 | ) | |||||||
Benefit for income taxes | - | (2,254 | ) | - | (2,254 | ) | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | (7,325 | ) | (29,918 | ) | 1,941 | (72,183 | ) | |||||||
Net (loss) income per share, basic | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (1.85 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic | 42,684 | 39,037 | 40,824 | 39,014 | ||||||||||
Net (loss) income per share, diluted | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.77 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (1.85 | ) | |||
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted | 42,684 | 39,037 | 40,917 | 39,014 |
Contact:
William B. BoniVP, Investor Relations/Corp. CommunicationsMinerva Neurosciences, Inc.(617) 600-7376
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