CV Therapeutics Reports 2004 Second Quarter Financial Results PALO
ALTO, Calif., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CV Therapeutics,
Inc. (NASDAQ:CVTX) today announced financial results for the second
quarter ended June 30, 2004. For the quarter ended June 30, 2004,
the Company reported a net loss of $37.2 million, or $1.18 per
share, compared to a net loss of $22.9 million, or $0.81 per share,
for the same period in 2003. For the six months ended June 30,
2004, the Company reported a net loss of $68.6 million, or $2.22
per share, compared to a net loss of $43.6 million, or $1.56 per
share, for the same period in 2003. Operating expenses for the
quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased to $36.9 million from $24.9
million for the same quarter in 2003. Operating expenses increased
to $69.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $48.1
million for the same period in 2003. The increase in operating
expenses in the second quarter of 2004 compared to the same quarter
in 2003, as well as the increase in operating expenses for the six
months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the comparable period in
2003, were primarily due to increased expenses for the Company's
two ongoing Phase III regadenoson studies, preparation to initiate
additional Phase III Ranexa(TM) studies, pre-commercialization
marketing expenses and general and administrative expenses. Net
interest and other expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2004
decreased to a net expense of $4.6 million, compared to net
interest and other income of $0.3 million in the same quarter in
2003, primarily due to a loss of $3.3 million on the early
retirement of $116.6 million of the Company's outstanding 4.75%
convertible subordinated notes due in 2007 and expense of the
unamortized offering costs of these notes. The Company recognized
collaborative research revenue of $4.3 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 2004, compared to $1.7 million for the same period
in 2003. For the six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company
recognized collaborative research revenue of $7.2 million, compared
to $3.5 million for the same period in 2003. The revenue recognized
for each of the periods relates to the reimbursement of certain
development costs from a collaborative partner and amortization of
up-front milestone payments earned. At June 30, 2004, the Company
had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of
approximately $415.7 million, compared to $430.1 million at
December 31, 2003. Company management will webcast a conference
call on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. EDT, 2:30 p.m. PDT, on
the Company's website. To access the live webcast, please log on to
the Company's website at http://www.cvt.com/ and go to the Investor
Information section. Alternatively, domestic callers may
participate in the conference call by dialing 888-370-6121, and
international callers may participate in the conference call by
dialing 706-679-7163. Webcast and telephone replays of the
conference call will be available approximately two hours after the
completion of the call. Domestic callers can access the replay by
dialing 800-642-1687, and international callers can access the
replay by dialing 706-645-9291; the PIN access number is 8816703.
About CV Therapeutics CV Therapeutics, Inc., headquartered in Palo
Alto, California, is a biopharmaceutical company focused on
applying molecular cardiology to the discovery, development and
commercialization of novel, small molecule drugs for the treatment
of cardiovascular diseases. CV Therapeutics currently has four
compounds in clinical development. CV Therapeutics has received an
approvable letter from the United States Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) relating to its new drug application for
Ranexa for the potential treatment of chronic angina, and has
submitted an application for the approval of ranolazine for the
potential treatment of chronic angina to the European Medicines
Agency. Regadenoson, a selective A2A-adenosine receptor agonist, is
being developed for potential use as a pharmacologic stress agent
in cardiac perfusion imaging studies. Tecadenoson, an A1-adenosine
receptor agonist, is being developed for the potential reduction of
rapid heart rate during atrial arrhythmias. Adentri(TM), an
A1-adenosine receptor antagonist for the potential treatment of
heart failure, is being developed by Biogen Idec Inc. For more
information, please visit CV Therapeutics' website at
http://www.cvt.com/. CV Therapeutics is a development-stage
company. None of the Company's products have been approved for
marketing by the FDA or any foreign regulatory authorities. Any
products of the Company discussed here are currently under
investigation in clinical trials subject to United States
Investigational New Drug applications, and as applicable,
appropriate clinical trial applications to regulatory authorities
outside the United States. Except for the historical information
contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release,
including statements as to our financial performance and the
development and commercialization of our products, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially,
including, early stage of development; regulatory review and
approval of our products; the timing of clinical trials; the
dependence on collaborative and licensing agreements;
commercialization of our products; operating at a loss; and other
risks detailed from time to time in CVT's SEC reports, including
its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and its most recent
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. CVT disclaims any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements. CV
THERAPEUTICS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) Three months
ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, 2003 2004 2003 2004
Revenues: Collaborative research $1,717 $4,264 $3,514 $7,203
Operating expenses: Research and development 17,212 25,629 34,090
47,959 Sales and marketing 3,196 5,544 6,055 10,537 General and
administrative 4,487 5,743 8,003 11,147 Total operating expenses
24,895 36,916 48,148 69,643 Loss from operations (23,178) (32,652)
(44,634) (62,440) Interest and other income (expense), net 315
(4,575) 1,045 (6,111) Net loss $(22,863) $(37,227) $(43,589)
$(68,551) Basic and diluted net loss per share $(0.81) $(1.18)
$(1.56) $(2.22) Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss
per share 28,342 31,513 27,909 30,829 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) December 31, 2003 June 30, 2004 (A)
(unaudited) Assets: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable
securities $430,107 $415,690 Other current assets 13,009 18,719
Total current assets 443,116 434,409 Property and equipment, net
16,358 15,456 Other assets 11,921 22,369 Total assets $471,395
$472,234 Liabilities and stockholders' equity: Current liabilities
$21,017 $21,580 Convertible subordinated notes 296,250 329,645
Long-term obligations 5,182 6,365 Stockholders' equity 148,946
114,644 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $471,395
$472,234 (A) Derived from the audited financial statements included
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2003. DATASOURCE: CV Therapeutics, Inc. CONTACT: investors, Dan
Spiegelman, SVP & Chief Financial Officer, +1-650-384-8509, or
Christopher Chai, Treasurer & Executive Director, Investor
Relations, +1-650-384-8560, or media, John Bluth, Senior Director,
Corporate Communications, +1-650-384-8850, all of CV Therapeutics,
Inc. Web site: http://www.cvt.com/
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