HUTCHMED Reports 2024 Interim Results and Provides Business Updates
HUTCHMED to host results webcasts today at 8:00 a.m. EDT / 1:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 p.m. HKT in English, and at 8:30 a.m. HKT in Chinese (Putonghua) on Thursday, August 1, 2024. After registration, investors may access the live webcast via HUTCHMED's website at www.hutch-med.com/event.
All amounts are expressed in US dollars unless otherwise stated.
Continued revenue momentum with substantial cash balance to support growth
· Reiterate full year 2024 guidance for Oncology/Immunology consolidated revenue of
· FRUZAQLA® US in-market sales2 of
· Net income of
Globalization of fruquintinib continues, broader pipeline makes strong progress
· Preparation for EU launch of FRUZAQLA® underway led by partner Takeda4 after European Commission approval in June 2024 - Filings in over a dozen jurisdictions supported by FRESCO-2.
· HUTCHMED preparing for
· Potential US NDA filing for savolitinib for NSCLC7 at year end, based on SAVANNAH trial readout.
· NDAs accepted to expand use of ORPATHYS® and ELUNATE®, and for TAZVERIK® in
· Key late-stage registration trials initiated with 15 ongoing/under review - across six drug candidates: ESLIM-02 for sovleplenib in warm AIHA9, RAPHAEL for HMPL-306 in AML10, and for surufatinib in PDAC11.
· Growing hematology portfolio with new programs targeting Menin and CD38, joining the existing portfolio of inhibitors and antibodies targeting Syk12, EZH213, IDH14, BTK15 and CD47.
Dr Dan Eldar, Non-executive Chairman of HUTCHMED, said, "HUTCHMED has delivered strong performance in the first half of this year. The team has made significant progress implementing our strategy in discovering and developing novel, effective medicines; conducting clinical trials in our home market and in the global markets; and rapidly advancing regulatory and commercial goals. I am very pleased with the ongoing success of our partnership with Takeda and with the growing ability of the Company to provide health benefits to patients overseas. We have grown our revenues from the US during this period and we expect to see revenue growth from many other countries in the coming months. We are also capitalizing on our proven track record of bringing new medicines and additional indications for our marketed medicines to
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to Mr Simon To, my predecessor, who has recently retired. Mr To has stood at the cradle of HUTCHMED and has made a very significant contribution to grow the Company and turn it into a global innovative player, discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases, improving the quality of life of patients around the world. I look forward to guiding the Company along its next phase of growth, which is full of potential and promise."
2024 Interim Results & Business Updates
Dr Weiguo Su, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of HUTCHMED, said, "The HUTCHMED team has been working tirelessly to continue the outstanding clinical and regulatory momentum that we have had in recent years, whilst importantly driving the commercial success of our approved products. I would like to extend my thanks to everyone for their hard work and commitment. Our oncology product revenue has grown 59% compared to the first half of 2023 and we are progressing a more focused R&D pipeline that has considerable potential for value creation. This year we initiated three key late-stage studies across our pipeline and are excited to be running over a dozen such studies that could support future drug approvals."
"The partnership strategy that we adopted for globalizing our medicines is allowing us to simultaneously fuel our in-house R&D engine, drive sales in our home market, and bring our medicines to patients in new geographies. Takeda's impressive initial sales of FRUZAQLA® demonstrates both the quality of our medicines and their potential across the globe and our strategy of working with partners outside of our home market."
"We expect to advance our registration trials in the second half of the year. Around year end, we anticipate the potential approval of sovleplenib in
I. COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Oncology in-market sales were up 140% (145% at CER) to
· FRUZAQLA® (fruquintinib ex-
· ELUNATE® (fruquintinib
· SULANDA® (surufatinib) in-market sales increased 12% (17% at CER) to
· ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) in-market sales increased 18% (22% at CER) to
Oncology/Immunology consolidated revenue comprised of consolidated oncology product revenue, which included product revenue, commercial service fees and royalties, as well as R&D income from our collaboration partners, mainly as follows:
· Takeda upfront, milestones and R&D services revenue were
As a result, total Oncology/Immunology consolidated revenue was
(Unaudited, $ in millions) |
In-market Sales* |
Consolidated Revenue** |
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H1 2024 |
H1 2023 |
% Δ |
(CER) |
H1 2024 |
H1 2023 |
% Δ |
(CER) |
FRUZAQLA® |
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- |
- |
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- |
- |
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ELUNATE® |
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+8% |
(+13%) |
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+9% |
(+14%) |
SULANDA® |
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+12% |
(+17%) |
|
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+12% |
(+17%) |
ORPATHYS® |
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+18% |
(+22%) |
|
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-14% |
(-10%) |
TAZVERIK® |
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+40% |
(+46%) |
|
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+40% |
(+46%) |
Oncology Products |
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+140% |
(+145%) |
$127.8 |
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+59% |
(+64%) |
Takeda upfront, milestone and R&D services |
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|
|
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-87% |
(-87%) |
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Other R&D services |
|
|
|
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-29% |
(-27%) |
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Total Oncology/Immunology |
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$168.7 |
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-53% |
(-52%) |
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Other Ventures |
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|
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-21% |
(-18%) |
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Total Revenue |
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$305.7 |
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-43% |
(-41%) |
* = For FRUZAQLA®, ELUNATE® and ORPATHYS®, mainly represented total sales to third parties as provided by Takeda, Lilly18 and AstraZeneca, respectively.
** = For FRUZAQLA®, represented drug product supply and royalties paid by Takeda; for ELUNATE®, represented drug product supply, commercial service fees and royalties paid by Lilly to HUTCHMED, and sales to other third parties invoiced by HUTCHMED; for ORPATHYS®, represented drug product supply and royalties paid by AstraZeneca and sales to other third parties invoiced by HUTCHMED; for SULANDA® and TAZVERIK®, represented the Company's sales of the products to third parties.
II. REGULATORY UPDATES
· Savolitinib sNDA19 accepted by NMPA20 for first-line and second-line METex14 NSCLC in 2024;
· Fruquintinib approved in
· Fruquintinib sNDA accepted by NMPA with Priority Review for second-line endometrial cancer in early 2024;
· Tazemetostat approved in
· Tazemetostat NDA accepted by NMPA with Priority Review for R/R follicular lymphoma in July 2024.
Ex-
· Fruquintinib approved in the EU in June 2024, following positive opinion received from the EMA22 Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use for previously-treated metastatic CRC in April 2024.
III. LATE-STAGE CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Savolitinib (ORPATHYS® in
· Completed enrollment of SAVANNAH (NCT03778229), a Fast Track-designated pivotal global Phase II study for NSCLC patients who have progressed following TAGRISSO® due to MET amplification or overexpression, which may file in the US for accelerated approval. A small parallel study (NCT04606771) in this patient population presented data at AACR24 also demonstrated higher clinical activity with the combination therapy, with safety consistent with the known profiles of each treatment; and
· Continued enrolling SAFFRON (NCT05261399), a global, pivotal Phase III study in this patient population of the TAGRISSO® combination supporting SAVANNAH; SACHI (NCT05015608), a similar pivotal Phase III study for patients in
Potential upcoming clinical and regulatory milestones for savolitinib:
· Complete enrollment of SACHI in late 2024; and
· File FDA26 NDA on SAVANNAH, subject to positive results, around year end 2024.
Fruquintinib (ELUNATE® in
· Presented results of FRUSICA-1, the registration Phase II study combined with sintilimab for patients with endometrial cancer with pMMR28 status, which showed meaningful efficacy improvements regardless of prior bevacizumab treatment and a manageable toxicity profile (NCT03903705);
· Presented FRESCO-2 subgroup analyses at ASCO29, biomarker analysis at AACR and quality-of-life analysis at ASCO GI30 (NCT04322539). Analyses showed that the treatment was effective regardless of prior therapy or sequence, that CEA31 response may be an early predictor of improved efficacy, and that it demonstrated clinically meaningful quality-adjusted survival benefit in patients with previously-treated CRC; and
· Published in Nature Medicine the results of FRUTIGA, the study combined with paclitaxel for gastric cancer patients in
Potential upcoming clinical and regulatory milestones for fruquintinib:
· Complete PMDA36 NDA review for previously-treated metastatic CRC in late-2024; and
· Announce top-line results from the FRUSICA-2 Phase II/III registration trial in clear cell RCC37 around year end if the requisite number of PFS events is reached (NCT05522231).
Sovleplenib (HMPL-523), an investigative and highly selective oral inhibitor of Syk, an important component of the Fc receptor and B-cell receptor signaling pathways
· Published ESLIM-01 (NCT05029635) results in adult patients with primary ITP in
· Published results of the Phase II proof-of-concept stage of a study in patients with warm AIHA in
· Initiated ESLIM-02, the Phase III stage of the study, as a result of this positive data (NCT05535933).
Potential upcoming clinical milestones for sovleplenib:
· Initiate a dose-finding study in ITP in the US/EU in mid-2024 (NCT06291415); and
· Complete ESLIM-01 NMPA NDA review around year end.
Surufatinib (SULANDA® in
· Initiated a Phase II/III trial for treatment-naïve metastatic PDAC in
Tazemetostat (TAZVERIK® in
· Potential to complete China NDA review for R/R follicular lymphoma in mid-2025.
HMPL-453, a novel, highly selective and potent inhibitor targeting FGFR 1, 2 and 3
· Continued enrolling the registrational Phase II trial for IHCC43 with FGFR 2 fusion (NCT04353375).
HMPL-306, an investigative and highly selective oral dual-inhibitor of IDH1 and IDH2 enzymes, which have been implicated as drivers of certain hematological malignancies, gliomas and solid tumors
· Presented results from
· Initiated RAPHAEL Phase III Trial for IDH1- and/or IDH2-mutated R/R AML in
Other early-stage investigational drug candidates
· Presented preclinical and Phase I results at AACR, ASCO and EHA for ERK1/244 inhibitor HMPL-295, third-generation BTK inhibitor HMPL-760, Menin inhibitor HMPL-506, and CD38 ADC45 HMPL-A067; and
· Initiated Phase I trial for HMPL-506 for hematological malignancies in
IV. COLLABORATION UPDATES
Further clinical progress by Inmagene46 with two candidates discovered by HUTCHMED
· Received approximately 7.5% of shares (fully diluted) in Inmagene following exercise of its option for an exclusive license to further develop, manufacture and commercialize IMG-007, a nondepleting anti-OX40 antibody, and IMG-004, a reversible, non-covalent, highly selective oral BTK inhibitor;
· Inmagene announced positive interim results from a Phase IIa trial of IMG-007 for atopic dermatitis. Treatment led to rapid, marked, and durable improvement of skin signs in patients with atopic dermatitis, while remaining well-tolerated overall. Final results are anticipated later in the third quarter of 2024. Inmagene also completed enrollment of a Phase IIa trial for alopecia areata; and
· Inmagene announced positive topline results of a multiple ascending dose study with IMG-004, indicating once daily dosing potential. It was well tolerated, without reports of liver enzyme elevation or bleeding events, across once daily doses ranges for 10 days. Preliminary modeling and data support 50mg once daily as a potential therapeutic dose and further development as a differentiated treatment for BTK-mediated immunological diseases.
V. OTHER VENTURES
· Other Ventures revenue is predominantly from our prescription drug distribution operation in
· SHPL47, a non-consolidated joint venture, saw revenue decrease by 4% (flat at CER) to
· Consolidated net income attributable to HUTCHMED from our Other Ventures decreased by 8% (4% at CER) to
· We continue to explore opportunities to monetize the underlying value of our SHPL joint venture including various divestment and collaboration alternatives.
VI. SUSTAINABILITY
HUTCHMED is committed to progressively embedding sustainability into all aspects of our operations and creating long-term value for our stakeholders. In April 2024, we published our 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlighted progress made in our 11 goals and targets; our enhanced climate actions including Scope 3 emissions screening and measurement and engaging with suppliers; our enhanced data quality; our strengthened alignment of our five most relevant and material sustainability pillars; and our enhanced disclosure and sector specific disclosure standards ahead of requirement.
Wider recognition of HUTCHMED's efforts have been reflected in steady improvements in major local and international sustainability ratings including from Hang Seng, ISS, MSCI, S&P Global, Sustainalytics and Wind. Recently, HUTCHMED scored 49 for S&P Global ESG48 Ratings, significantly higher than the industry average of 31. HUTCHMED also received the Best ESG(E) at the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association's 10th Investor Relations Awards, two awards at Bloomberg Businessweek's ESG Leading Enterprises event, five awards from Metro Finance's GBA ESG Achievement Awards, and was listed amongst the Top 20 Chinese Pharmaceutical Listed Companies in ESG Competitiveness by Healthcare Executive.
In 2024, we continue our efforts on the above areas and further strengthening our climate action by conducting a more comprehensive climate risk assessment to quantify the impact of climate risks in our major operations; incorporate sustainability into our corporate culture; and considering future goals and targets.
Financial Highlights
Foreign exchange impact: The RMB depreciated against the US dollar on average by approximately 4% during the first half of 2024, which has impacted our consolidated financial results as highlighted below.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments were
· Adjusted Group (non-GAAP49) net cash flows excluding financing activities in the first half of 2024 were ‑
· Net cash used in financing activities in the first half of 2024 totaled
Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
· Oncology/Immunology consolidated revenue amounted to
§ FRUZAQLA® revenue was
§ ELUNATE® revenue increased 9% (14% at CER) to
§ SULANDA® revenue increased 12% (17% at CER) to
§ ORPATHYS® revenue decreased 14% (10% at CER) to
§ TAZVERIK® revenue was
§ Takeda upfront, milestones and R&D services revenue decreased to
§ Other R&D services revenue of
· Other Ventures consolidated revenue decreased 21% (18% at CER) to
Net Expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were
· Cost of Revenue decreased by 14% to
· R&D Expenses reduced 34% to
· S&A51 Expenses were
· Other Items mainly comprised of equity in earnings of SHPL, interest income and expense, FX and taxes, generated net income of
Net Income attributable to HUTCHMED for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
· The net income attributable to HUTCHMED for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE
We reiterate full year 2024 guidance for Oncology/Immunology consolidated revenue is
Shareholders and investors should note that:
· we do not provide any guarantee that the statements contained in the financial guidance will materialize or that the financial results contained therein will be achieved or are likely to be achieved; and
· we have in the past revised our financial guidance and reference should be made to any announcements published by us regarding any updates to the financial guidance after the date of publication of this announcement.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation - References in this announcement to adjusted Group net cash flows excluding financing activities and financial measures reported at CER are based on non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation" for further information relevant to the interpretation of these financial measures and reconciliations of these financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measures, respectively.
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Financial Summary
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data
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