MedinCell publishes its financial results and activity report for the first half of 2021-2022 (April – September 2021)
Revenue: €4.1 million (+30% compared with the first half of the previous year)
Operating expenses: €15.3 million (+36%)
Cash consumption from operations: €11.3 million
Available cash: €34.4 million in cash + €3.0 million in non-risky financial assets (€2.9 million current + €0.1 million non-current)
Post-closing (November 2021)
€3.1 million received in Research Tax Credit + €3.0 million loan received from Bpifrance + €1.0 million, partially collected, as a grant within the framework of the French Recovery Plan (Plan France Relance)
MONTPELLIER, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:
MedinCell (Paris:MEDCL):
mdc-IRM (schizophrenia): marketing planned from 2022 by Teva in the United States, subject to FDA approval
- FDA acceptance of New Drug Application for mdc-IRM for treatment of patients with schizophrenia in August 2021
- Phase 3 data for mdc-IRM, presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals at Psych Congress (October 30-November 1, 2021), shows significant improvements for patients with schizophrenia: prolonged time to impending relapse, decreased risk of relapse and increased chance of clinical stability
Key events of the period
Press releases available on invest.medincell.com
| April 2021 | mdc-TTG (Covid-19): clinical trial validates the safety of ivermectin in daily oral form to simulate continuous release of the active ingredient by a long-acting injection | |
| June 2021 | mdc-STM (malaria): following the selection of the drug candidate announced in June 2021, the long-acting injectable product has entered the regulatory development phase | |
| August 2021 | mdc-IRM (schizophrenia): Teva and MedinCell announce FDA acceptance of New Drug Application |
Post-closing
| November 2021 | mdc-IRM (schizophrenia) – Phase 3 data presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals at Psych Congress (October 30-November 1, 2021) shows significant improvements for patients with schizophrenia: prolonged time to impending relapse, decreased risk of relapse and increased chance of clinical stability. Developed in collaboration with Teva Pharmaceuticals, mdc-IRM, a risperidone extended-release injectable suspension for the treatment of patients with schizophrenia (Teva codename: TV-46000), is the most advanced investigational product based on MedinCell’s BEPO® technology. Ongoing New Drug Application review by FDA could lead to commercialization as early as 2022 in the U.S. by Teva, provided marketing authorization. MedinCell is eligible for development and commercial milestones ($122 million), and royalties on net sales. | |
| December 2021 | MedinCell obtains €4 million in financing:
At the Company’s request, Teva and AIC have provided updated information on the programs for which they finance and manage regulatory changes:
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Details of the portfolio of products in regulatory development based on BEPO® technology
As of December 8, 2021, MedinCell’s product portfolio consists of:
- 1 product candidate awaiting marketing approval in the United States for marketing as early as 2022 provided marketing authorization from FDA,
- 2 product candidates in clinical development and 6 product candidates in preclinical regulatory development,
- 6 are being developed in partnership with or with the financial support of health foundations or agencies, the others are internal programs funded directly by MedinCell,
- Among these programs (at preclinical and clinical stage), 8 are in human health and 1 in animal health.
Several other programs, developed alone, in partnership with pharmaceutical companies or with the support of foundations or international agencies, are currently at the evaluation or formulation stage, which is a prerequisite to the selection of a product candidate.
Program awaiting marketing approval
| mdc-IRM Treatment of schizophrenia Partner: Teva Pharmaceuticals | The marketing application is currently under review by the FDA. Commercial launch in the United States could occur in 2022. |
Clinical stage programs
| mdc-TJK Treatment of schizophrenia Partner: Teva Pharmaceuticals | Our partner Teva informs that the ongoing analysis of the results of the first in-human study is expected in 2022 and that it will drive decisions on next development steps | |
| mdc-CWM Post-operative pain and inflammation Partner: AIC | Our partner AIC informs that discussions continue with the FDA to optimize the Phase 3 development plan and it is ready to start Phase 3 in the first half of 2022. |
Next potential candidates for IND/IMPD (clinical trial authorizations)
| mdc-ANG Treatment of schizophrenia Partner: Teva Pharmaceuticals | Our partner Teva informs that ongoing preclinical work could eventually lead to the start of clinical activities in 2022. | |
| mdc-GRT Organ Transplantation MedinCell program | The program is in regulatory preclinical development with clinical trial scheduled to start in 2023. | |
| mdc-TTG Covid-19 and variants MedinCell program | MedinCell is preparing the launch of a Phase 2 clinical study in several European countries to confirm the prophylactic efficacy of ivermectin in regular, daily, oral form (to simulate the continuous release of the active ingredient by a long-acting injectable). The findings of this study and the global context of the pandemic will drive future developments of the long-acting injectable. | |
| mdc-WWM Contraception Partner: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | The program is in regulatory preclinical development with clinical trials expected to start in 2023. | |
| mdc-KPT (animal health) Pain MedinCell program | The program is in regulatory development with the initiation of pivotal studies planned for the second half of 2022. | |
| mdc-STM Malaria Partner: Unitaid | A candidate formulation has been selected based on in vivo studies. The program is in regulatory preclinical development with clinical trials expected to start in 2023. |
Selected financial information for the half-year 2021
Financial visibility maintained
MedinCell still benefits from a solid financial visibility.
The operating cash flow for the first half of the year reflects the increase of investment required to expand and advance the Company’s product portfolio.
As of September 30, 2021, MedinCell had €34.4 million in cash and €3.0 million in non-risky financial assets, compared to €47.1 million in cash and €3.9 million in non-risky financial assets as of March 31, 2021.
No new loans were obtained during the first half of the year. Post-closing, the Company received €3.0 million from Bpifrance in the form of a loan and secured €1.0 million grant, partially collected, within the framework of the French Recovery Plan (Plan France Relance).
| (€ thousands) | 30/09/2021 | 30/09/2020 | ||||
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| A | Net cash generated from operating activities | (11,293) | (6,658) | |||
| B | Net cash generated from investing activities | 463 | (432) | |||
| C | Net cash generated from financing activities | (1,871) | 22,165 | |||
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| Net change in cash position | (12,703) | 15,075 | |||
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| Cash and cash equivalents – opening balance | 47,095 | 12,377 | |||
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| Cash and cash equivalents – closing balance | 34,392 | 27,451 | |||
A- Net cash provided by operating activities
During the first six months, the Company’s operating cash burn increased compared to the same period of the previous year. Firstly, the reimbursement of the €3.1 million Research Tax Credit for 2020 was received in November, whereas the previous year, €3.2 million was received in May 2020. Secondly, the Company had implemented austerity measures at the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020 given the economic uncertainties of that period.
B- Net cash flow from investing activities
Investments during the period consisted of capitalized instruments for improvements at the Jacou site totaling €0.5 million. They were offset by a positive change in financial investments of €1.0 million.
C- Net cash flow from financing activities
Cash flow during the first half of the year was negative, as it mainly comprises repayment of financial debts, interests and leases during the period. It should be noted that, in the first half of the previous fiscal year, the Company obtained €11.9 million in State Guaranteed Loans and carried out a capital increase of €15.6 million gross.
Income statement
Income from ordinary activities: €4.1 million
Revenues for the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year increased 30% compared to the previous period and were mainly generated by services for product formulation activities developed with partners. These first-half revenues resulted from (i) collaborations with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: development of an injectable female contraceptive active for 6 months; and (ii) the collaboration with the international agency Unitaid on a project that aims to fight malaria transmission.
The Company also points out that the first revenues linked to product sales should be royalties from the marketing of the first product developed with Teva Phamaceuticals. Until then, due to the product development cycle and depending on the financial parameters set up within the framework of partnerships (which may or may not include certain elements such as invoicing for formulation services, milestone payments, royalties, cost sharing, profit sharing, etc.), its revenues may vary significantly from one period to the next.
Other revenue from ordinary activities
The Company benefits from Research Tax Credit for its research and development (R&D) activities, which is recorded under “Other income from ordinary activities”. This one has increased significantly compared to last year, by 29%, due to the increased need of CRO (Contract Research Organization) and CMO (Contract Manufacturer Organization) services. Following the prioritization of the Company’s activities in favor of strategic projects on the first wave of the pandemic in 2020, and the implementation of partial activity between April and June 2020, the amounts of the Research Tax Credit were highly impacted.
Current operating expenses in line with the Company’s strategy: €15.3 million
Operating expenses increased by 36% compared to the same period of the previous year, as progress was made in the various programs.
More than 73% of the expenses are related to R&D, whose costs increased by 44% this semester. In the first half of the previous year, the Company had implemented savings measures, delayed expenses and had certain teams in partial activity.
In line with the forecasts and the strategy of expanding the Company’s product portfolio, R&D expenses included mainly CRO and CMO services to advance the programs that are in formulation research or in preclinical studies in order to prepare their next steps.
Sales and Marketing expenses increased by 46% compared to the same period of the previous year. In the first half of the previous year, the health crisis prevented any travel and led to a reduction in the activities of the strategic marketing, market access and business development team, resulting in a reduction or a delay of expenses. This year, activities, with the exception of travel, which remains limited, have returned to a normal level.
G&A expenses increased slightly over the period, mainly due to personnel costs and the impact of Restricted Stock Units (AGA) plans.
Net financial result: €(0.5) million
Net financial expenses amounted to €0.5 million, compared to €2.6 million in the first half of the previous year, and mainly consisted of interest charges on the bond and the EIB loan. During the first six months ending September 30, 2020, the characteristics of the variable remuneration were modified in the June 2020 amendment related to the conditions of the third and final €5.0 million tranche of the EIB loan. This implied a new estimate of the cost of debt linked to the variable remuneration of the EIB loan of €1.3 million was recorded.
Consolidated income statement
| (€ thousands) | 30/09/2021 | 30/09/2020 | Change | |||||
| Product sales, royalties | – | – | – | – | ||||
| Income from development services | 1,603 | 1,226 | 377 | 31% | ||||
| Licenses, Milestones | – | – | – | – | ||||
| Income from polymers sales | – | – | – | – | ||||
| Revenues from sales | 1,603 | 1,226 | 377 | 31% | ||||
| Other income | 2,477 | 1,920 | 557 | 29% | ||||
| Revenue | 4,080 | 3,146 | 934 | 30% | ||||
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Cost of goods & services sold | – | – | – | – | ||||
| Research and Development costs | (11,187) | (7,759) | (3,428) | 44% | ||||
| Sales and Marketing costs | (1,106) | (758) | (348) | 46% | ||||
| General and Administrative costs | (3,003) | (2,760) | (243) | 9% | ||||
| Total operating expenses | (15,296) | (11,277) | (4,019) | 36% | ||||
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| Recurring operating income | (11,215) | (8,131) | (3,084) | 38% | ||||
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Other non-current operating costs | (1) | (20) | 19 | -95% | ||||
| Other non-current operating income | 2 | – | 2 | – | ||||
| Operating income | (11,214) | (8,151) | (3,063) | 38% | ||||
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Financial interest income | 56 | 10 | 46 | 460% | ||||
| Cost of gross financial debt | (872) | (2,456) | 1,584 | -64% | ||||
| Other financial expenses | (5) | (508) | 503 | -99% | ||||
| Other financial income | 277 | 351 | (74) | -21% | ||||
| Financial income (loss) | (544) | (2,603) | 2,059 | -79% | ||||
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Income from companies accounted for by the equity method | – | – | – | 0% | ||||
| Income before taxes | (11,758) | (10,754) | (1,004) | 9% | ||||
| Tax income / (expense) | – | – | – | 0% | ||||
| Net income | (11,758) | (10,754) | (1,004) | 9% | ||||
| Attributable to MedinCell shareholders | (11,758) | (10,754) | (1,004) | |||||
| Attributable to non-controlling interests | – | – |
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| Earnings per share (EPS), € | (0.47) | (0.51) |
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| Diluted EPS, € | (0.47) | (0.51) |
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Balance sheet summary
As of September 30, 2021, the Company’s assets included €37.4 million in cash, cash equivalents and non-risky investments and a gross debt of €41.5 million at September 30, 2021, versus €42.3 million at March 31 2021. 90% of this is non-current debt and primarily consists of a European Investment Bank loan of €22.5 million and State-Guaranteed Loans (PGE) of €13.8 million. Net Debt was thus €4.1 million, versus €(8.8) million at March 31st, 2021.
| (€ thousands) | 30/09/2021 | 31/03/2021 | ||
| Total non-current assets | 12,005 | 7,281 | ||
| Total current assets | 42,794 | 56,325 | ||
| Total assets | 54,799 | 63,606 | ||
| Consolidated shareholders’ equity | (1,628) | 8,916 | ||
| Total non-current liabilities | 41,342 | 41,089 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 15,084 | 13,600 | ||
| Total liabilities | 54,799 | 63,606 |
About MedinCell
MedinCell is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company that develops a portfolio of long-acting injectable products in various therapeutic areas by combining its proprietary BEPO® technology with active ingredients already known and marketed. Through the controlled and extended release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient, MedinCell makes medical treatments more efficient, particularly thanks to improved compliance, i.e. compliance with medical prescriptions, and to a significant reduction in the quantity of medication required as part of a one-off or chronic treatment. The BEPO® technology makes it possible to control and guarantee the regular delivery of a drug at the optimal therapeutic dose for several days, weeks or months starting from the subcutaneous or local injection of a simple deposit of a few millimeters, fully bioresorbable. Based in Montpellier, MedinCell currently employs more than 140 people representing over 25 different nationalities.
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