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Alkermes plc. - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

10-Q

 

 

 

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File Number 001-35299

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ALKERMES PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

Ireland

 

98-1007018

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

Connaught House

1 Burlington Road

Dublin 4, Ireland, D04 C5Y6

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

+ 353-1-772-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Ordinary shares, $0.01 par value

 

ALKS

 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller reporting company

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No

 

The number of the registrant’s ordinary shares, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 20, 2023 was 166,881,286 shares.

 

 

 

 


 

ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Page No.

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited):

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

5

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) — For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

6

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

7

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity — For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

8

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

24

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

37

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

37

 

 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

38

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

38

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

38

Item 5.

Other Information

38

Item 6.

Exhibits

39

Signatures

40

 

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Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains and incorporates by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “intend,” or other similar words. These statements discuss future expectations and contain projections of results of operations or of financial condition, or state trends and known uncertainties or other forward-looking information. Forward‑looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) may include, without limitation, statements regarding:

our expectations regarding our financial performance, including revenues, expenses, liquidity, capital expenditures and income taxes;
our expectations regarding our products, including expectations related to product development, regulatory filings, approvals and timelines; therapeutic and commercial value, scope and potential; and the costs and expenses related to such activities and expectations;
our expectations regarding the initiation, timing and results of clinical trials of our products;
our expectations regarding the competitive, payer, legislative, regulatory and policy landscape, and changes therein, related to our products, including competition from generic forms of our products or competitive products and development programs; barriers to access or coverage of our products and potential changes in reimbursement of our products; and legislation, regulations, executive orders, guidance or other measures that may impact pricing and reimbursement of, and access to, our products;
our expectations regarding the financial impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations and valuations;
our expectations regarding future amortization of intangible assets;
our expectations regarding collaborations, licensing arrangements and other significant agreements with third parties relating to our products and our development programs;
our expectations regarding the impacts of new legislation, rules and regulations, the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and potential U.S. government shutdowns or other disruptions;
our expectations regarding near‑term changes in the nature of our market risk exposures or in our management’s objectives and strategies with respect to managing such exposures;
our expectations regarding our ability to comply with restrictive covenants of our indebtedness and our ability to fund our debt service obligations;
our expectations regarding future capital requirements and expenditures for our operations and our ability to finance such capital requirements and expenditures;
our expectations regarding the timing, outcome and impact of administrative, regulatory, legal and other proceedings related to our products and intellectual property (“IP”), including our patents;
our expectations regarding the impact of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business and operations;
our expectations regarding the planned separation of our oncology business, including anticipated timing, effects, costs, benefits and tax treatment; and
other expectations discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Actual results might differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements because these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, assumptions and uncertainties. In light of these risks, assumptions and uncertainties, the forward-looking expectations discussed in this Form 10-Q might not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q, which speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning the matters addressed in this Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, we do not undertake any obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For information about the risks, assumptions and uncertainties of our business, see “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed

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with the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 16, 2023, as amended by our Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, filed with the SEC on April 26, 2023 (our “Annual Report”), “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 (our “Q1 Quarterly Report”) and “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q.

This Form 10-Q may include data that we obtained from industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies. Industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies generally indicate that their information has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, although they do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of such information. While we believe that any industry publications and third-party research, surveys and studies from which data is included in this Form 10-Q are reliable, we have not independently verified any such data. This Form 10-Q may also include data based on our own internal estimates and research. Our internal estimates and research have not been verified by any independent source and are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Q1 Quarterly Report and “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q. These and other factors could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in this Form 10-Q.

Note Regarding Company and Product References

Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. We have a portfolio of proprietary commercial products focused on alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for neurological disorders and cancer. Use of terms such as “us,” “we,” “our,” “Alkermes” or the “Company” in this Form 10-Q is meant to refer to Alkermes plc and its consolidated subsidiaries. Except as otherwise suggested by the context, (a) references to “products” or “our products” in this Form 10-Q include our marketed products, marketed products using our proprietary technologies, our licensed products, our product candidates and product candidates using our proprietary technologies, (b) references to the “biopharmaceutical industry” in this Form 10-Q are intended to include reference to the “biotechnology industry” and/or the “pharmaceutical industry” and (c) references to “licensees” in this Form 10-Q are used interchangeably with references to “partners.”

Note Regarding Trademarks

We are the owner of various U.S. federal trademark registrations (“®”) and other trademarks (“TM”), including ALKERMES®, ARISTADA®, ARISTADA INITIO®, LinkeRx®, LYBALVI®, NanoCrystal® and VIVITROL®.

The following are trademarks of the respective companies listed: AMPYRA®—Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.; ANJESO®—Baudax Bio, Inc.; BYANNLI®, INVEGA®, INVEGA HAFYERA®, INVEGA SUSTENNA®, INVEGA TRINZA®, TREVICTA®, XEPLION®, and RISPERDAL CONSTA®—Johnson & Johnson or its affiliated companies; CABENUVA®—ViiV Healthcare UK (No.3) Limited; KEYTRUDA®—Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.; and VUMERITY®—Biogen MA Inc. (together with its affiliates, “Biogen”). Other trademarks, trade names and service marks appearing in this Form 10-Q are the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, the trademarks and trade names in this Form 10-Q may be referred to without the ® and TM symbols, but such references should not be construed as any indicator that their respective owners will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, their rights thereto.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

647,711

 

 

$

292,473

 

Receivables, net

 

 

337,697

 

 

 

287,967

 

Investments—short-term

 

 

241,439

 

 

 

315,992

 

Inventory

 

 

192,186

 

 

 

181,418

 

Contract assets

 

 

2,766

 

 

 

8,929

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

42,982

 

 

 

43,527

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,464,781

 

 

 

1,130,306

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

 

327,517

 

 

 

325,361

 

INVESTMENTS—LONG-TERM

 

 

106,431

 

 

 

131,610

 

RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

 

 

103,170

 

 

 

115,855

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

 

10,987

 

 

 

37,680

 

GOODWILL

 

 

92,873

 

 

 

92,873

 

DEFERRED TAX ASSETS

 

 

162,184

 

 

 

115,602

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

 

11,288

 

 

 

14,691

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

2,279,231

 

 

$

1,963,978

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

243,263

 

 

$

220,089

 

Accrued sales discounts, allowances and reserves

 

 

238,467

 

 

 

252,115

 

Operating lease liabilities—short-term

 

 

15,058

 

 

 

15,722

 

Contract liabilities—short-term

 

 

3,319

 

 

 

6,816

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

3,000

 

 

 

3,000

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

503,107

 

 

 

497,742

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

 

 

288,366

 

 

 

290,270

 

OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES—LONG-TERM

 

 

78,552

 

 

 

89,829

 

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

53,623

 

 

 

42,384

 

Total liabilities

 

 

923,648

 

 

 

920,225

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Note 16)

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred shares, par value, $0.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized; zero issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary shares, par value, $0.01 per share; 450,000,000 shares authorized; 172,218,651 and 168,951,193 shares issued; 166,714,095 and 164,377,009 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

1,722

 

 

 

1,690

 

Treasury shares, at cost (5,504,556 and 4,574,184 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)

 

 

(186,942

)

 

 

(160,862

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

3,003,184

 

 

 

2,913,099

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(6,074

)

 

 

(10,889

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,456,307

)

 

 

(1,699,285

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

1,355,583

 

 

 

1,043,753

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

2,279,231

 

 

$

1,963,978

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales, net

 

$

231,822

 

 

$

199,380

 

 

$

678,026

 

 

$

561,435

 

Manufacturing and royalty revenues

 

 

149,113

 

 

 

52,941

 

 

 

607,888

 

 

 

243,437

 

License revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

 

Research and development revenue

 

 

3

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

249

 

Total revenues

 

 

380,938

 

 

 

252,357

 

 

 

1,285,930

 

 

 

807,121

 

EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods manufactured and sold (exclusive of amortization of acquired intangible assets shown below)

 

 

61,509

 

 

 

50,625

 

 

 

182,944

 

 

 

164,144

 

Research and development

 

 

97,140

 

 

 

100,430

 

 

 

291,565

 

 

 

289,256

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

169,446

 

 

 

152,777

 

 

 

549,181

 

 

 

448,206

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

8,995

 

 

 

9,166

 

 

 

26,693

 

 

 

27,198

 

Total expenses

 

 

337,090

 

 

 

312,998

 

 

 

1,050,383

 

 

 

928,804

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

43,848

 

 

 

(60,641

)

 

 

235,547

 

 

 

(121,683

)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

9,370

 

 

 

2,239

 

 

 

21,105

 

 

 

3,708

 

Interest expense

 

 

(6,006

)

 

 

(3,552

)

 

 

(16,978

)

 

 

(8,271

)

Change in the fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(3,553

)

 

 

 

 

 

(21,750

)

Other income (expense), net

 

 

149

 

 

 

(1,861

)

 

 

(415

)

 

 

2,380

 

Total other income (expense), net

 

 

3,513

 

 

 

(6,727

)

 

 

3,712

 

 

 

(23,933

)

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

47,361

 

 

 

(67,368

)

 

 

239,259

 

 

 

(145,616

)

INCOME TAX BENEFIT

 

 

(397

)

 

 

(3,394

)

 

 

(3,719

)

 

 

(15,603

)

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

47,758

 

 

$

(63,974

)

 

$

242,978

 

 

$

(130,013

)

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER ORDINARY SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.29

 

 

$

(0.39

)

 

$

1.46

 

 

$

(0.79

)

Diluted

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

(0.39

)

 

$

1.42

 

 

$

(0.79

)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

166,607

 

 

 

164,282

 

 

 

165,996

 

 

 

163,541

 

Diluted

 

 

171,903

 

 

 

164,282

 

 

 

170,981

 

 

 

163,541

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

47,758

 

 

$

(63,974

)

 

$

242,978

 

 

$

(130,013

)

Holding gain (loss), net of a tax provision (benefit) of $216, $(188), $803 and $(1,242), respectively

 

 

1,363

 

 

 

(2,349

)

 

 

4,815

 

 

 

(9,114

)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

49,121

 

 

$

(66,323

)

 

$

247,793

 

 

$

(139,127

)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

242,978

 

 

$

(130,013

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

56,386

 

 

 

58,185

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

75,062

 

 

 

67,771

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(47,385

)

 

 

(54,073

)

Change in the fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

21,750

 

Other non-cash charges

 

 

1,394

 

 

 

3,746

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(49,730

)

 

 

56,045

 

Contract assets

 

 

6,163

 

 

 

3,258

 

Inventory

 

 

(9,866

)

 

 

(15,646

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

3,947

 

 

 

1,872

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

12,685

 

 

 

12,470

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

20,958

 

 

 

6,386

 

Accrued sales discounts, allowances and reserves

 

 

(13,649

)

 

 

(1,576

)

Contract liabilities

 

 

(5,724

)

 

 

(9,191

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(12,569

)

 

 

(13,411

)

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

13,466

 

 

 

12,424

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

 

 

294,116

 

 

 

19,997

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(31,018

)

 

 

(28,227

)

Proceeds from the sale of equipment

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

1,273

 

Return of Fountain Healthcare Partners II, L.P. investment

 

 

 

 

 

485

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

(186,593

)

 

 

(256,806

)

Sales and maturities of investments

 

 

291,944

 

 

 

190,994

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

74,339

 

 

 

(92,281

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from the issuance of ordinary shares under share-based compensation arrangements

 

 

15,113

 

 

 

18,850

 

Employee taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards

 

 

(26,080

)

 

 

(17,903

)

Principal payments of long-term debt

 

 

(2,250

)

 

 

(2,250

)

Cash flows used in financing activities

 

 

(13,217

)

 

 

(1,303

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

 

355,238

 

 

 

(73,587

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period

 

 

292,473

 

 

 

337,544

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period

 

$

647,711

 

 

$

263,957

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchased capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

4,209

 

 

$

2,690

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Ordinary Shares

 

 

Additional
Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Loss

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Total

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

BALANCE — December 31, 2022

 

 

168,951,193

 

 

$

1,690

 

 

$

2,913,099

 

 

$

(10,889

)

 

$

(1,699,285

)

 

 

(4,574,184

)

 

$

(160,862

)

 

$

1,043,753

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

2,567,603

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

2,849

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,874

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(885,652

)

 

 

(24,744

)

 

 

(24,744

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,778

 

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,760

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,760

 

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(41,845

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(41,845

)

BALANCE — March 31, 2023

 

 

171,518,796

 

 

$

1,715

 

 

$

2,938,726

 

 

$

(8,129

)

 

$

(1,741,130

)

 

 

(5,459,836

)

 

$

(185,606

)

 

$

1,005,576

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

457,105

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

9,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,126

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,777

)

 

 

(540

)

 

 

(540

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,518

 

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

692

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

692

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

237,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

237,065

 

BALANCE — June 30, 2023

 

 

171,975,901

 

 

$

1,720

 

 

$

2,976,365

 

 

$

(7,437

)

 

$

(1,504,065

)

 

 

(5,477,613

)

 

$

(186,146

)

 

$

1,280,437

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

242,750

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

3,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,113

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(26,943

)

 

 

(796

)

 

 

(796

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,708

 

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $216

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,363

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,363

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,758

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,758

 

BALANCE — September 30, 2023

 

 

172,218,651

 

 

$

1,722

 

 

$

3,003,184

 

 

$

(6,074

)

 

$

(1,456,307

)

 

 

(5,504,556

)

 

$

(186,942

)

 

$

1,355,583

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

8


 

 

 

 

Ordinary Shares

 

 

Additional
Paid-In

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Loss

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Total

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share data)

 

BALANCE — December 31, 2021

 

 

165,790,549

 

 

$

1,658

 

 

$

2,798,325

 

 

$

(3,723

)

 

$

(1,541,018

)

 

 

(3,853,222

)

 

$

(142,658

)

 

$

1,112,584

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

1,953,293

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

1,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,795

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(678,209

)

 

 

(17,069

)

 

 

(17,069

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,494

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,494

 

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax benefit of $1,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,511

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,511

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,903

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,903

)

BALANCE — March 31, 2022

 

 

167,743,842

 

 

$

1,677

 

 

$

2,818,595

 

 

$

(8,234

)

 

$

(1,576,921

)

 

 

(4,531,431

)

 

$

(159,727

)

 

$

1,075,390

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

1,038,859

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

16,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,197

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,566

)

 

 

(514

)

 

 

(514

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,641

 

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax provision of $326

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,254

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,254

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30,136

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30,136

)

BALANCE — June 30, 2022

 

 

168,782,701

 

 

$

1,688

 

 

$

2,858,422

 

 

$

(10,488

)

 

$

(1,607,057

)

 

 

(4,549,997

)

 

$

(160,241

)

 

$

1,082,324

 

Issuance of ordinary shares under employee stock plans

 

 

82,103

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

857

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

858

 

Receipt of Alkermes' shares for the exercise of stock options or to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations related to share-based awards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,578

)

 

 

(320

)

 

 

(320

)

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,315

 

Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax benefit of $188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,349

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,349

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(63,974

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(63,974

)

BALANCE — September 30, 2022

 

 

168,864,804

 

 

$

1,689

 

 

$

2,885,594

 

 

$

(12,837

)

 

$

(1,671,031

)

 

 

(4,561,575

)

 

$

(160,561

)

 

$

1,042,854

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited)

 

1. THE COMPANY

Alkermes plc is a fully-integrated, global biopharmaceutical company that applies its scientific expertise and proprietary technologies to research, develop and commercialize, both with partners and on its own, pharmaceutical products that are designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in the fields of neuroscience and oncology. Alkermes has a portfolio of proprietary commercial products focused on alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder and a pipeline of product candidates in development for neurological disorders and cancer. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the Company has a research and development (“R&D”) center in Waltham, Massachusetts; an R&D and manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland; and a manufacturing facility in Wilmington, Ohio.

In November 2022, the Company announced its intent, as approved by its board of directors, to explore the separation of its oncology business. Following a review of strategic alternatives for the oncology business, the Company is planning a separation of the oncology business into an independent, publicly-traded company (referred to herein as “Mural Oncology”). Following the planned separation, the Company would focus on driving growth of its proprietary commercial products: LYBALVI, ARISTADA/ARISTADA INITIO and VIVITROL, and advancing the development of pipeline programs focused on neurological disorders. The Company also expects to retain manufacturing and royalty revenues, including those related to its licensed products and third-party products using its proprietary technologies under license. Mural Oncology would focus on the discovery and development of cancer therapies, including the continued development of nemvaleukin alfa and the Company’s portfolio of novel, preclinical engineered cytokines. The separation, if consummated, is expected to be completed in November 2023 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including final approval by the Company’s board of directors and receipt of a private letter ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and/or a tax opinion from the Company’s tax advisor. Subsequent to the planned separation, the historical results of the oncology business will be reflected as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 are unaudited and have been prepared on a basis substantially consistent with the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data, which is presented for comparative purposes, was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (commonly referred to as “GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary to state fairly the results of operations for the reported periods.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of the Company, which are contained in the Company’s Annual Report. The results of the Company’s operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of the Company’s operations for any other interim period or for any full fiscal year.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Alkermes plc and its wholly-owned subsidiaries as disclosed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” accompanying the Company’s Annual Report. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires that Company management make estimates, judgments and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, judgments and methodologies, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

from contracts with its customers and related allowances, impairment and amortization of intangibles and long-lived assets, share-based compensation, income taxes including the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, valuation of investments and litigation. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different conditions or using different assumptions.

Segment Information

The Company operates as one business segment, which is the business of developing, manufacturing and commercializing medicines designed to address unmet medical needs of patients in major therapeutic areas. The Company’s chief decision maker, its Chief Executive Officer and chairman of its board of directors, reviews the Company’s operating results on an aggregate basis and manages the Company’s operations as a single operating unit.

New Accounting Pronouncements

From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) or other standard-setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Company believes that the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations upon adoption.

3. REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

 

Product Sales, Net

The Company’s product sales, net consist of sales in the U.S. of VIVITROL, ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO and, following its commercial launch in October 2021, LYBALVI, primarily to wholesalers, specialty distributors and pharmacies. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded product sales, net, as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

VIVITROL

 

$

99,305

 

 

$

96,534

 

 

$

298,035

 

 

$

277,493

 

ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO

 

 

81,834

 

 

 

75,719

 

 

 

244,320

 

 

 

222,826

 

LYBALVI

 

 

50,683

 

 

 

27,127

 

 

 

135,671

 

 

 

61,116

 

Total product sales, net

 

$

231,822

 

 

$

199,380

 

 

$

678,026

 

 

$

561,435

 

 

Manufacturing and Royalty Revenues

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded manufacturing and royalty revenues from its collaboration arrangements as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Manufacturing Revenue

 

 

Royalty Revenue

 

 

Total

 

 

Manufacturing Revenue

 

 

Royalty Revenue

 

 

Total

 

Long-acting INVEGA products(1)

 

$

 

 

$

76,109

 

 

$

76,109

 

 

$

 

 

$

410,910

 

 

$

410,910

 

VUMERITY

 

 

9,733

 

 

 

24,828

 

 

 

34,561

 

 

 

32,751

 

 

 

62,979

 

 

 

95,730

 

RISPERDAL CONSTA

 

 

14,732

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

14,883

 

 

 

30,049

 

 

 

957

 

 

 

31,006

 

Other

 

 

16,157

 

 

 

7,403

 

 

 

23,560

 

 

 

48,160

 

 

 

22,082

 

 

 

70,242

 

 

$

40,622

 

 

$

108,491

 

 

$

149,113

 

 

$

110,960

 

 

$

496,928

 

 

$

607,888

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

 

(In thousands)

 

Manufacturing Revenue

 

 

Royalty Revenue

 

 

Total

 

 

Manufacturing Revenue

 

 

Royalty Revenue

 

 

Total

 

Long-acting INVEGA products(1)

 

$

 

 

$

26,737

 

 

$

26,737

 

 

$

 

 

$

90,439

 

 

$

90,439

 

VUMERITY

 

 

5,584

 

 

 

20,666

 

 

 

26,250

 

 

 

22,629

 

 

 

60,386

 

 

 

83,015

 

RISPERDAL CONSTA

 

 

8,380

 

 

 

1,848

 

 

 

10,228

 

 

 

32,529

 

 

 

5,516

 

 

 

38,045

 

Other

 

 

3,265

 

 

 

(13,539

)

 

 

(10,274

)

 

 

26,472

 

 

 

5,466

 

 

 

31,938

 

 

$

17,229

 

 

$

35,712

 

 

$

52,941

 

 

$

81,630

 

 

$

161,807

 

 

$

243,437

 

 

(1)
“Long-acting INVEGA products”: INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION (paliperidone palmitate), INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA (paliperidone palmitate) and INVEGA HAFYERA/BYANNLI (paliperidone palmitate).

In October 2022 and November 2022, an arbitration panel found that the Company must return to Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (“Acorda”) $16.5 million (inclusive of prejudgment interest and administrative fees) and $1.8 million (inclusive of prejudgment interest), respectively, previously paid by Acorda under a license agreement between the Company and Acorda. These amounts represented a portion of the royalty revenue paid to the Company by Acorda since July 2020 related to AMPYRA. The Company paid Acorda the aggregate $18.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company had recorded $3.2 million of royalty revenue related to AMPYRA as the Company believed that it had met the necessary revenue recognition criteria under the FASB Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. However, as a result of the arbitration ruling, the Company reversed the $3.2 million as the panel found that the Company was no longer entitled to be paid those royalties. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded both the $18.3 million in repayments and the $3.2 million reversal as reversals of royalty revenue within “Manufacturing and royalty revenue” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. As a result of the arbitration ruling, the Company has no contractual obligation to manufacture and supply AMPYRA or contractual right to receive future manufacturing or royalty revenue related to AMPYRA. Refer to Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities within the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q for information regarding additional legal proceedings related to the arbitration with Acorda.

In November 2021, the Company received notice of partial termination of an exclusive license agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson (“Janssen Pharmaceutica”). Under this license agreement, the Company provided Janssen Pharmaceutica with rights to, and know-how, training and technical assistance in respect of, the Company’s small particle pharmaceutical compound technology, known as NanoCrystal technology, which was used to develop the Long-acting INVEGA products. When the partial termination became effective in February 2022, Janssen Pharmaceutica ceased paying royalties related to sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA, INVEGA TRINZA and INVEGA HAFYERA. Accordingly, the Company ceased recognizing royalty revenue related to sales of these products in February 2022. In April 2022, the Company commenced binding arbitration proceedings related to, among other things, Janssen Pharmaceutica’s partial termination of this license agreement and Janssen Pharmaceutica’s royalty and other obligations under the agreement. On May 31, 2023, the arbitral tribunal (the “Tribunal”) in the arbitration proceedings issued a final award (the “Final Award”) which concluded the arbitration proceedings. The Final Award provided, among other things, that the Company was due back royalties of $195.4 million, inclusive of $8.1 million in late-payment interest related to 2022 U.S. net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products, which amount the Company received from Janssen Pharmaceutica in the second quarter of 2023, and is entitled to 2023 and future royalty revenues from Janssen Pharmaceutica related to net sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA through August 20, 2024, INVEGA TRINZA through the second quarter of 2030 (but no later than May 2030 when the license agreement expires) and INVEGA HAFYERA through May 2030 (when the license agreement expires).

Following issuance of the Final Award, the Company recognized royalty revenues related to the back royalties noted above and resumed recognizing royalty revenue related to ongoing U.S. sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded $410.9 million in royalty revenue from sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products, including $195.4 million related to back royalties and associated interest related to net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products in 2022.

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

Contract Assets

Contract assets include unbilled amounts resulting from sales under certain of the Company’s manufacturing contracts where revenue is recognized over time. The amounts included in the contract assets table below are classified as “Current assets” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, as they relate to manufacturing processes that are completed in ten days to eight weeks.

Total contract assets at September 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Contract Assets

 

Contract assets at December 31, 2022

 

$

8,929

 

Additions

 

 

12,881

 

Transferred to receivables, net

 

 

(19,044

)

Contract assets at September 30, 2023

 

$

2,766

 

 

Contract Liabilities

 

Contract liabilities consist of contractual obligations related to deferred revenue. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3.3 million and $6.8 million of the contract liabilities, respectively, were classified as “Contract liabilities–short-term” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets and $1.7 million and $3.9 million of the contract liabilities, respectively, were classified as “Other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Total contract liabilities at September 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

Contract Liabilities

 

Contract liabilities at December 31, 2022

 

$

10,701

 

Additions

 

 

(931

)

Amounts recognized into revenue

 

 

(4,794

)

Contract liabilities at September 30, 2023

 

$

4,976

 

 

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ALKERMES PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

4. INVESTMENTS

Investments consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

 

 

 

Less than

 

 

Greater than

 

 

Estimated

 

September 30, 2023

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

One Year

 

 

One Year

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

$

137,689

 

 

$

7

 

 

$

(19

)

 

$

(985

)

 

$

136,692

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

94,150

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

(1,068

)

 

 

93,062

 

Non-U.S. government debt securities

 

 

11,784

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(99

)

 

 

11,685

 

 Total short-term investments

 

 

243,623

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(2,152

)

 

 

241,439

 

Long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

 

67,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

(159

)

 

 

(738

)

 

 

67,082

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

38,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

(44

)

 

 

(606

)

 

 

37,529

 

 

 

106,158

 

 

 

 

 

 

(203

)

 

 

(1,344

)

 

 

104,611

 

Held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

1,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,820

 

Total long-term investments

 

 

107,978

 

 

 

 

 

 

(203

)

 

 

(1,344

)

 

 

106,431

 

Total investments

 

$

351,601

 

 

$

19

 

 

$

(254

)

 

$

(3,496

)

 

$

347,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt securities

 

$

141,418

 

 

$

 

 

$

(424

)

 

$

(2,054

)

 

$

138,940

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

 

143,710

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

(266

)

 

 

(1,289

)

 

 

142,171

 

Non-U.S. government debt securities

 

 

35,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28

)

 

 

(546

)

 

 

34,881

 

 Total short-term investments

 

 

320,583

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

(718

)

 

 

(3,889

)

 

 

315,992

 

Long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

68,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,550

)

 

 

(676

)

 

 

66,003

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

 

62,220

 

 

 

 

 

 

(917

)

 

 

(1,424

)

 

 

59,879

 

Non-U.S. government debt securities

 

 

4,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(191

)

 

 

3,908

 

 

 

134,548

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,467

)

 

 

(2,291

)

 

 

129,790

 

Held-to-maturity securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of deposit

 

 

1,820

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,820

 

Total long-term investments

 

 

136,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,467

)

 

 

(2,291

)

 

 

131,610

 

Total investments

 

$

456,951

 

 

$

16

 

 

$

(3,185

)

 

$

(6,180

)

 

$

447,602

 

 

At September 30, 2023, the Company reviewed its investment portfolio to assess whether the unrealized losses on its available-for-sale investments were temporary. Investments with unrealized losses consisted primarily of corporate debt securities and debt securities issued and backed by U.S. agencies and the U.S. government. At September 30, 2023, 179 of the Company’s 219 investment securities were in an unrealized loss position and had an aggregate estimated fair value of $280.3 million. Approximately 37% and 59% of the Company’s investment securities at September 30, 2023 were in corporate debt securities, with a minimum rating of A2 (Moody’s)/A (Standard and Poor’s), and debt securities issued by the U.S. government or its agencies, respectively. The primary reason for the unrealized losses in the Company’s investment portfolio is that its investments are fixed-rate securities acquired in a rising interest rate environment. In making the determination whether the decline in fair value of these securities was temporary, the Company evaluated whether it intended to sell the security and whether it was more likely than not that the Company would be required to sell the security before recovering its amortized cost basis. The Company has the intent and ability to hold these investments until recovery, which may be at maturity.

 

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Realized gains and losses on the sales and maturities of investments, which were identified using the specific identification method, were as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Proceeds from the sales and maturities of investments

 

$

291,944

 

 

$

190,994

 

Realized gains

 

$

 

 

$

 

Realized losses

 

$

 

 

$

529

 

 

The Company’s available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 2023 had contractual maturities in the following periods:

 

 

 

Available-for-sale

 

 

Held-to-maturity

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Estimated

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Estimated

 

(In thousands)

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

Within 1 year

 

$

214,322

 

 

$

212,122

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

$

1,820

 

After 1 year through 5 years

 

 

135,459

 

 

 

133,928

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

349,781

 

 

$

346,050

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

$

1,820

 

 

5. FAIR VALUE

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy and the valuation techniques that the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

37,132

 

 

$

37,132

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

 

203,774

 

 

 

166,427

 

 

 

37,347

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

130,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

130,591

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S. government debt securities

 

 

11,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,685

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

383,182

 

 

$

203,559

 

 

$

179,623

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash equivalents

 

$

19,857

 

 

$

19,857

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. government and agency debt securities

 

 

202,050

 

 

 

168,639

 

 

 

33,411

 

 

 

 

Corporate debt securities

 

 

204,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

204,943

 

 

 

 

Non-U.S. government debt securities

 

 

38,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,789

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

465,639

 

 

$

188,496

 

 

$

277,143

 

 

$

 

 

The Company transfers its financial assets and liabilities, measured at fair value on a recurring basis, between the fair value hierarchies at the end of each reporting period.

There were no transfers of any securities between levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. At September 30, 2023, the Company had no investments with fair values that were determined using Level 3 inputs.

 

The Company’s investments in U.S. government and agency debt securities, non-U.S. government agency debt securities and corporate debt securities classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy were initially valued at the transaction price and subsequently valued, at the end of each reporting period, utilizing market-observable data. The market-observable data included reportable trades, benchmark yields, credit spreads, broker/dealer quotes, bids, offers, current spot rates and other industry and economic events. The Company validated the prices developed using the market-observable data by obtaining market values from other pricing sources, analyzing pricing data in certain instances and confirming that the relevant markets are active.

 

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In April 2015, the Company sold its Gainesville, GA manufacturing facility, the related manufacturing and royalty revenue associated with certain products manufactured at the facility, and the rights to intravenous/intramuscular (“IV/IM”) and parenteral forms of Meloxicam to Recro Pharma, Inc. (“Recro”) and Recro Gainesville LLC (such transaction the “Gainesville Transaction”). The Gainesville Transaction included in the purchase price contingent consideration, including milestone payments and royalties on net sales of the IV/IM and parenteral forms of Meloxicam and other products covered under the relevant agreements (such products, the “Meloxicam Products”). In November 2019, Recro spun out its acute care segment to Baudax Bio, Inc. (“Baudax”), a publicly-traded pharmaceutical company. As part of this transaction, Recro’s obligations to pay certain contingent consideration from the Gainesville Transaction were assigned and/or transferred to Baudax.

 

In March 2022, Baudax reduced its workforce by approximately 80%, which was designed to reduce its operational expenses and conserve its cash resources. As a result of these events and the fact that, at September 30, 2022, Baudax had only paid $1.2 million of the $6.4 million that was due to the Company in March 2022, the Company determined that it was unlikely to collect any further proceeds under this arrangement and reduced the fair value of the contingent consideration to zero. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $3.6 million and $21.8 million charge within “Change in the fair value of contingent consideration” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. In addition, during the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company determined that certain construction in progress related to the manufacturing of the approved Meloxicam Product had no future value. See Note 7, Property, Plant and Equipment, within the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q for details related to such construction in progress. In December 2022, Baudax announced that it would discontinue sales of ANJESO, the first approved Meloxicam Product, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) acknowledged the discontinuation of sales of ANJESO via listing in the Orange Book.

 

In March 2023, the Company and Baudax entered into an agreement pursuant to which Baudax transferred to the Company the rights to certain patents, trademarks, equipment, data and other rights related to ANJESO and agreed to the termination of all prior agreements between the parties and any and all financial and other obligations thereunder.

The carrying amounts reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, contract assets, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, sales discounts, allowances and reserves approximate fair value due to their short-term nature.

The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt under its amended and restated credit agreement (such debt, the “2026 Term Loans”), which was based on quoted market price indications (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy) and which may not be representative of actual values that could have been, or will be, realized in the future, was $281.9 million and $278.9 million at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

6. INVENTORY

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Inventory consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Raw materials

 

$

68,315

 

 

$

61,064

 

Work in process

 

 

73,457

 

 

 

76,228

 

Finished goods(1)

 

 

50,414

 

 

 

44,126

 

Total inventory

 

$

192,186

 

 

$

181,418

 

 

(1)
At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had $33.7 million and $30.9 million, respectively, of finished goods inventory located at its third-party warehouse and shipping service provider.

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7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Land

 

$

6,570

 

 

$

6,560

 

Building and improvements

 

 

195,766

 

 

 

195,144

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

 

436,392

 

 

 

418,448

 

Leasehold improvements

 

 

58,051

 

 

 

54,152

 

Construction in progress

 

 

93,434

 

 

 

84,715

 

Subtotal

 

 

790,213

 

 

 

759,019

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(462,696

)

 

 

(433,658

)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

$

327,517

 

 

$

325,361

 

 

As of September 30, 2022, the Company determined that $8.7 million of its construction in progress that related to the manufacturing of the approved Meloxicam Product had no future value. In addition, the Company had previously received $6.4 million from Baudax related to such equipment which it had recorded as contract liabilities within “Other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. These amounts were recognized through “other income (expense), net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

 

8. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill and intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Weighted Amortizable Life (Years)

 

Gross Carrying Amount

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying Amount

 

Goodwill

 

 

 

$

92,873

 

 

$

 

 

$

92,873

 

Finite-lived intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collaboration agreements

 

12

 

$

465,590

 

 

$

(458,226

)

 

$

7,364

 

Capitalized IP

 

11-13

 

 

118,160

 

 

 

(114,537

)

 

 

3,623

 

Total

 

 

 

$

583,750

 

 

$

(572,763

)

 

$

10,987

 

 

Based on the Company’s most recent analysis, amortization of intangible assets included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2023 is expected to be approximately $35.0 million and $1.0 million in the years ending December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively. Although the Company believes that such analysis, and the available information and assumptions underlying such analysis, are reasonable, given the inherent risks and uncertainties underlying its expectations regarding such future revenues, there is potential for the Company’s actual results to vary significantly from such expectations. If revenues are projected to change, the related amortization of the intangible assets will change in proportion to the change in revenues.

 

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9. LEASES

 

Future lease payments under non-cancelable leases at September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

Remaining 2023

 

$

4,103

 

2024

 

 

16,601

 

2025

 

 

16,848

 

2026

 

 

12,760

 

2027

 

 

9,505

 

Thereafter

 

 

69,474

 

Total operating lease payments

 

$

129,291

 

Less: imputed interest

 

 

(35,681

)

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

93,610

 

 

At September 30, 2023, the weighted average incremental borrowing rate and the weighted average remaining lease term for all operating leases held by the Company were 5.3% and 8.1 years, respectively. Cash paid for lease liabilities was $4.1 million and $12.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to $4.5 million and $13.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. The Company recorded operating lease expense of $4.2 million and $12.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to $4.1 million and $12.5 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

 

 

10. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Accounts payable

 

$

87,036

 

 

$

32,843

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

67,773

 

 

 

79,085

 

Accrued other

 

 

88,454

 

 

 

108,161

 

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

243,263

 

 

$

220,089

 

 

A summary of the Company’s current provision for sales discounts, allowances and reserves was as follows:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Medicaid rebates

 

$

192,749

 

 

$

208,332

 

Product discounts

 

 

16,508

 

 

 

13,204

 

Medicare Part D

 

 

16,095

 

 

 

18,409

 

Other

 

 

13,115

 

 

 

12,170

 

Total accrued sales discounts, allowances and reserves

 

$

238,467

 

 

$

252,115

 

 

Included in accounts payable was approximately $36.4 million and $0.8 million of amounts payable related to state Medicaid rebates as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

11. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

2026 Term Loans, due March 12, 2026

 

$

291,366

 

 

$

293,270

 

Less: current portion

 

 

(3,000

)

 

 

(3,000

)

Long-term debt

 

$

288,366

 

 

$

290,270

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

The 2026 Term Loans mature on March 12, 2026. In June 2023, the Company amended the 2026 Terms Loans to transition the interest rate available for borrowings thereunder from a London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”)-based interest rate to an interest rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and to make other conforming and mechanical changes. The 2026 Term Loans bear interest at SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment applicable to the interest period and an applicable margin of 2.50% with a floor of 0.5%.

 

The 2026 Term Loans have an incremental facility capacity in the amount of $175.0 million plus additional amounts, provided that the Company meets certain conditions, including a specified leverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants at September 30, 2023.

12. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The following table presents share-based compensation expense included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cost of goods manufactured and sold

 

$

2,939

 

 

$

2,623

 

 

$

8,542

 

 

$

7,406

 

Research and development

 

 

7,208

 

 

 

6,858

 

 

 

21,621

 

 

 

19,688

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

13,768

 

 

 

16,570

 

 

 

44,899

 

 

 

40,677

 

Total share-based compensation expense

 

$

23,915

 

 

$

26,051

 

 

$

75,062

 

 

$

67,771

 

 

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3.2 million and $3.3 million, respectively, of share-based compensation expense was capitalized and recorded as “Inventory” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

On June 29, 2023, the Company’s shareholders approved an amended version of the Alkermes plc 2018 Stock Option and Incentive Plan that served to, among other things, increase the number of ordinary shares authorized for issuance thereunder by 6,500,000.

13. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings (loss) per ordinary share is calculated based upon net income (loss) available to holders of ordinary shares divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. For the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share, the Company utilizes the treasury stock method and adjusts the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the effect of outstanding ordinary share equivalents such as stock options and restricted stock unit awards.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

47,758

 

 

$

(63,974

)

 

$

242,978

 

 

$

(130,013

)

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding

 

 

166,607

 

 

 

164,282

 

 

 

165,996

 

 

 

163,541

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

 

1,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,643

 

 

 

 

Restricted stock unit awards

 

 

3,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,342

 

 

 

 

Dilutive ordinary share equivalents

 

 

5,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,985

 

 

 

 

Shares used in calculating diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share

 

 

171,903

 

 

 

164,282

 

 

 

170,981

 

 

 

163,541

 

The following potential ordinary share equivalents were not included in the net earnings (loss) per ordinary share calculation because the effect would have been anti-dilutive:

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Stock options

 

 

12,029

 

 

 

13,031

 

 

 

12,422

 

 

 

12,784

 

Restricted stock unit awards

 

 

1,317

 

 

 

4,922

 

 

 

2,389

 

 

 

5,459

 

Total

 

 

13,346

 

 

 

17,953

 

 

 

14,811

 

 

 

18,243

 

 

14. INCOME TAXES

 

The Company recognizes income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred income taxes are recognized for differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities at enacted statutory tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. In determining future taxable income, the Company is responsible for assumptions that it utilizes, including the amount of Irish and non-Irish pre‑tax operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions require significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with the plans and estimates that the Company uses to manage the underlying business.

 

The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.4 million and $3.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, primarily due to enhanced foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”) deductions arising from the capitalization of research and development expenses in accordance with Section 174 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company reassesses the valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets, weighing positive and negative evidence to determine the recoverability of such deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company reassessed the valuation allowance and considered all positive and negative evidence, including its cumulative losses over the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 and concluded that it should maintain the valuation allowance on its Irish net operating losses and other deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

The Company may release a significant portion of the valuation allowance upon completion of the planned separation of its oncology business; however, the release of the valuation allowance, as well as the exact timing and the amount of such release, continue to be subject to, among other things, the Company’s level of profitability, revenue growth, clinical program progression, the successful completion of the planned separation of the oncology business and expectations regarding future profitability. The Company’s Irish deferred tax asset balance subject to the valuation allowance was approximately $245.8 million at December 31, 2022.

15. RESTRUCTURING

In July 2023, in conjunction with the Company’s ongoing review of operations and the planned separation of its oncology business, the Company implemented a restructuring plan, which included the elimination of approximately 60 positions across the Company (the “Restructuring”). The Company recorded a charge of $6.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 as a result of the Restructuring, which consisted of one-time termination benefits for employee severance, benefits and related costs, all of which are expected to result in cash expenditures, and all of which are expected to be paid within 12 months of the Restructuring. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $4.5 million and $1.5 million of this expense in R&D expense and SG&A expense, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Activity related to the Restructuring during the three months ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 

$

 

Restructuring charge

 

 

5,969

 

Amounts paid during the period:

 

 

 

Severance

 

 

(2,098

)

Benefits

 

 

(319

)

Outplacement services

 

 

(178

)

Balance, September 30, 2023

 

$

3,374

 

 

At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $3.4 million and none, respectively, of the restructuring accrual was included within “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Litigation

From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews the status of each significant matter and assesses its potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim, asserted or unasserted, or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated, the Company would accrue a liability for the estimated loss. Because of uncertainties related to claims and litigation, accruals are based on the Company’s best estimates, utilizing all available information. On a periodic basis, as additional information becomes available, or based on specific events such as the outcome of litigation or settlement of claims, the Company may reassess the potential liability related to these matters and may revise these estimates, which could result in material adverse adjustments to the Company’s operating results. At September 30, 2023, there were no potential material losses from claims, asserted or unasserted, or legal proceedings that the Company determined were probable of occurring.

Janssen Arbitration Proceedings

In April 2022, Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited commenced binding arbitration proceedings to settle, among other things, whether, notwithstanding Janssen Pharmaceutica’s partial termination of two license agreements with the Company, Janssen Pharmaceutica has a continuing obligation to pay royalties on sales in the U.S. of INVEGA SUSTENNA, INVEGA TRINZA, INVEGA HAFYERA and CABENUVA. On May 31, 2023, the Company received a Final Award from the Tribunal in these arbitration proceedings. The Final Award reiterated the Tribunal’s findings from, and incorporated by reference, the first interim award and second interim award issued by the Tribunal on December 21, 2022 and April 19, 2023, respectively. As a result of the Final Award, in June 2023 the Company received payment for back royalties, including certain late-payment interest, related to 2022 U.S. net sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA, INVEGA TRINZA, INVEGA HAFYERA and CABENUVA and is entitled to 2023 and future royalty revenues from Janssen Pharmaceutica related to net sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA through August 20, 2024, INVEGA TRINZA through the second quarter of 2030 (but no later than May 2030 when the applicable license agreement expires), INVEGA HAFYERA through May 2030 (when the applicable license agreement expires) and CABENUVA through December 31, 2036. Refer to Note 3, Revenue from Contracts with Customers within the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding royalty revenue recognized following the issuance of the Final Award. The arbitration was conducted pursuant to the Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR) Rules for Non-Administered Arbitration before a panel of three arbitrators. On June 28, 2023, the Company filed an unopposed petition to confirm the Final Award and enter judgment thereon with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “NY Southern District Court”), and on June 30, 2023, Janssen Pharmaceutica filed a notice of non-opposition to such petition. On August 18, 2023, the NY Southern District Court granted the Company’s motion to confirm the Final Award.

INVEGA SUSTENNA ANDA Litigation

Janssen Pharmaceutica and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. initiated patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (the “NJ District Court”) in January 2018 against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. (“Teva”) and Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd. (“Teva PI”) (such lawsuit, the “Teva Lawsuit”), in August 2019

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

against Mylan Laboratories Limited (“Mylan Labs”) and other Mylan entities (the “Mylan Lawsuit”), in December 2019 against Pharmascience, Inc. (“Pharmascience”), Mallinckrodt plc, and SpecGX LLC (the “Pharmascience Lawsuit”), and in February 2022 against Accord Healthcare, Inc., Accord Healthcare, Ltd. and Intas Pharmaceuticals, Ltd (“Accord” and such lawsuit, the “Accord Lawsuit”), and in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware (the “DE District Court”) in December 2021 against Tolmar Holding, Inc., Tolmar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Tolmar Therapeutics, Inc., and Tolmar, Inc. (“Tolmar” and such lawsuit, the “Tolmar Lawsuit”), following the respective filings by each of Teva, Mylan Labs, Pharmascience, Accord and Tolmar of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) seeking approval from the FDA to market a generic version of INVEGA SUSTENNA before the expiration of U.S. Patent No. 9,439,906. In October 2021, the NJ District Court entered a judgment in favor of the Janssen entities in the Teva Lawsuit. In December 2021, the NJ District Court entered a judgment in favor of the Janssen entities in the Mylan Lawsuit, based on the parties’ prior stipulation to be bound by the judgment in the Teva Lawsuit. The Teva entities and Mylan Labs each filed notices of appeal of their respective judgments with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which were consolidated in January 2022 (the “Teva Appeal”). A trial was held in the Tolmar Lawsuit in October 2023. The Pharmascience Lawsuit and the Accord Lawsuit were administratively terminated in July 2022, pending the outcome of the Teva Appeal. The Company is not a party to any of these proceedings.

INVEGA TRINZA ANDA Litigation

In September 2020, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Janssen Research & Development, LLC initiated a patent infringement lawsuit in the NJ District Court against Mylan Labs, Mylan, and Mylan Institutional LLC following the filing by Mylan Labs of an ANDA seeking approval from the FDA to market a generic version of INVEGA TRINZA before the expiration of U.S. Patent No. 10,143,693 (the “’693 Patent”). Requested judicial remedies include recovery of litigation costs and injunctive relief. In May 2023, the NJ District Court issued an opinion in favor of the Janssen entities on the issues of infringement and validity of the ’693 Patent and the Mylan entities filed a notice of appeal of the decision. The Company is not a party to this proceeding.

VIVITROL ANDA Litigation

In September 2020, Alkermes, Inc. and Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the NJ District Court against Teva and Teva PI following the filing by Teva of an ANDA seeking approval from the FDA to engage in the commercial manufacture, use or sale of a generic version of VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) before the expiration of the Company’s U.S. Patent No. 7,919,499.

A bench trial was held in February 2023 and closing arguments were heard in June 2023. On August 29, 2023, Alkermes, Inc. and Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited entered into a confidential settlement and license agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Teva to resolve the proceedings between the parties. Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the Company has granted Teva a non-exclusive, royalty-free, non-transferable, non-sublicensable limited license to make, have made, use, import, sell and offer for sale Teva’s product made under Teva’s ANDA in the U.S. beginning on January 15, 2027, or earlier under certain circumstances. The Company and the Teva entities have submitted the Settlement Agreement for review to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, on August 30, 2023, the Company and Teva filed a joint proposed Stipulated Consent Judgment and Injunction with the NJ District Court requesting that the court dismiss the pending litigation proceedings between the parties. On September 18, 2023, the NJ District Court approved such Stipulated Consent Judgment and Injunction.

VUMERITY ANDA Litigation

On July 6, 2023, Biogen Inc., Biogen Swiss Manufacturing GmbH and Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the DE District Court against Zydus Worldwide DMCC, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. and Zydus Lifesciences Limited (collectively, “Zydus”) following the filing by Zydus of an ANDA seeking approval from the FDA to engage in the commercial manufacture, use or sale of a generic version of VUMERITY (diroximel fumarate) delayed-release capsules for oral use, 231 mg, before expiration of the Company’s U.S. Patent Nos. 8,669,281; 9,090,558; and 10,080,733. The filing of the lawsuit triggered a stay of FDA approval of the ANDA for up to 30 months in accordance with the U.S. Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984 (the “Hatch-Waxman Act”). On October 11, 2023, Zydus filed an answer to the complaint.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Government Matters

The Company has received a subpoena and civil investigative demands from U.S. state and federal governmental authorities for documents related to VIVITROL. The Company is cooperating with the investigations.

Product Liability and Other Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is involved in litigation and other legal proceedings incidental to its normal business activities, including product liability cases alleging that the FDA-approved VIVITROL labeling was inadequate and caused the users of the product to suffer from opioid overdose and death. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself in these matters.

 

In addition, in January 2023, Acorda filed a petition with the NY Southern District Court asking the court to confirm in part and modify in part the final arbitral award rendered by an arbitration panel in October 2022 and, as part of the requested modification, seeking an additional approximately $66.0 million in damages. On August 4, 2023, the NY Southern District Court confirmed the final arbitral award but declined to modify the final award to increase the damages awarded thereunder. On September 1, 2023, Acorda filed a notice of appeal of the NY Southern District Court decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On September 22, 2023, the Company filed a motion to transfer the appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and on October 10, 2023, Acorda filed an opposition to such motion.

 

While the outcome of any of these proceedings cannot be accurately predicted, the Company does not believe the ultimate resolution of any of these existing proceedings would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes beginning on page 5 in this Form 10-Q, and “Part II, Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the audited financial statements and notes thereto accompanying our Annual Report.

Executive Summary

Net income was $47.8 million and $243.0 million or $0.29 and $1.46 per ordinary share—basic and $0.28 and $1.42 per ordinary share—diluted, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to net loss of $64.0 million and $130.0 million or $0.39 and $0.79 per ordinary share—basic and diluted, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

The net income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the net loss during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to increases of $96.2 million and $364.5 million, respectively, in manufacturing and royalty revenues, primarily from the Long-acting INVEGA products following the successful outcome of the arbitration proceedings in respect of such products, and increases of $32.4 million and $116.6 million, respectively, in product sales, net, partially offset by increases of $16.7 million and $101.0 million, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expense, and increases of $10.9 million and $18.8 million, respectively, in cost of goods manufactured and sold.

These items are discussed in greater detail later in the “Results of Operations” section in this “Part I, Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q.

Planned Separation of Oncology Business

In November 2022, we announced our intent, as approved by our board of directors, to explore the separation of our oncology business. Following a review of strategic alternatives for the oncology business, we are planning a separation of the oncology business into an independent, publicly-traded company, Mural Oncology. Following the planned separation, we would focus on driving growth of our proprietary commercial products: LYBALVI, ARISTADA/ARISTADA INITIO and VIVITROL, and advancing the development of pipeline programs focused on neurological disorders. We also expect to retain manufacturing and royalty revenues, including those related to our licensed products and third-party products using our proprietary technologies under license. Mural Oncology would focus on the discovery and development of cancer therapies, including the continued development of nemvaleukin alfa and our portfolio of novel, preclinical engineered cytokines. The separation, if consummated, is expected to be completed in November 2023 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including final approval by our board of directors and receipt of a private letter ruling from the IRS and/or a tax opinion from our tax advisor. Subsequent to the planned separation, the historical results of the oncology business will be reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.

COVID-19 Impact

A number of the marketed products from which we derive revenue, including manufacturing and royalty revenue, are injectable medications administered by healthcare professionals, which have been adversely impacted to varying degrees as a result of COVID-19 related impacts. We are continuing to monitor any potential COVID-19 related impacts on our employees, business, financial condition and results of operations. For information about risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic that may impact our business, our financial condition or our results of operations, see “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and specifically the section entitled “Our business, financial condition and results of operations have been, and may continue to be, adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic or other similar outbreaks of contagious diseases.”

 

Products

Marketed Products

The key marketed products discussed below have generated, or are expected to generate, significant revenues for us. See the descriptions of the marketed products below and “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report for important factors that could adversely affect our marketed products. See the “Patents and Proprietary Rights” section in

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“Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report for information with respect to the IP protection for these marketed products.

 

Proprietary Products

 

The following provides summary information regarding our proprietary products that we commercialize:

 

Product

 

Indication(s)

 

 

Territory

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Initiation or re-initiation of

ARISTADA for the treatment of

Schizophrenia

 

 

U.S.

 

Schizophrenia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

img76599647_2.jpg 

 

Schizophrenia;

Bipolar I disorder

 

 

 

U.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Alcohol dependence;

Opioid dependence

 

 

U.S.

 

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Key Third-Party Products Using Our Proprietary Technologies

 

The following provides summary information regarding certain key third-party products using our proprietary technologies under license that are commercialized by our licensees:

 

Product

 

Indication(s)

 

Licensee

 

Licensed Territory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISPERDAL CONSTA

 

Schizophrenia; Bipolar I

disorder

 

Janssen

Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Janssen Pharmaceutica International, a division of Cilag International AG (“Janssen International”)

 

 

Worldwide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVEGA SUSTENNA / XEPLION

 

INVEGA SUSTENNA:

Schizophrenia; Schizoaffective

disorder

 

XEPLION:

Schizophrenia

 

Janssen Pharmaceutica

(together with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Janssen International and their affiliates “Janssen”)

 

Worldwide

INVEGA TRINZA / TREVICTA

 

Schizophrenia

 

Janssen

 

Worldwide

INVEGA HAFYERA / BYANNLI

 

Schizophrenia

 

Janssen

 

Worldwide

 

Our Key Licensed Product

 

The following provides summary information regarding our key licensed product that is commercialized by our licensees:

 

Product

 

Indication(s)

 

Licensee

 

Licensed Territory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VUMERITY

 

Multiple sclerosis

 

Biogen

 

Worldwide

 

The following sections provide more detailed information regarding our proprietary products, licensed products and products using our proprietary technology.

 

Proprietary Products

 

We have developed and now commercialize products designed to help address the unmet needs of people living with opioid dependence, alcohol dependence, schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. See the “Patents and Proprietary Rights” section in “Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report for information with respect to the IP protection for our proprietary products.

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ARISTADA

 

ARISTADA (aripiprazole lauroxil) is an extended-release intramuscular injectable suspension approved in the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia. ARISTADA utilizes our proprietary LinkeRx technology. ARISTADA is a prodrug; once in the body, ARISTADA is likely converted by enzyme-mediated hydrolysis to N-hydroxymethyl aripiprazole, which is then hydrolyzed to aripiprazole. ARISTADA is available in four dose strengths with once-monthly dosing options (441 mg, 662 mg and 882 mg), a six-week dosing option (882 mg) and a two-month dosing option (1064 mg). ARISTADA is packaged in a ready-to-use, pre-filled syringe product format. We exclusively manufacture and commercialize ARISTADA in the U.S.

 

ARISTADA INITIO

 

ARISTADA INITIO (aripiprazole lauroxil) leverages our proprietary LinkeRx and NanoCrystal technologies and provides an extended-release formulation of aripiprazole lauroxil in a smaller particle size compared to ARISTADA, thereby enabling faster dissolution and more rapid achievement of relevant levels of aripiprazole in the body. ARISTADA INITIO, combined with a single 30 mg dose of oral aripiprazole, is indicated for the initiation of ARISTADA when used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. The first ARISTADA dose may be administered on the same day as the ARISTADA INITIO regimen or up to 10 days thereafter. We exclusively manufacture and commercialize ARISTADA INITIO in the U.S.

 

LYBALVI

 

LYBALVI (olanzapine and samidorphan) is a once-daily, oral atypical antipsychotic drug approved in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and for the treatment of adults with bipolar I disorder, as a maintenance monotherapy or for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes, as monotherapy or an adjunct to lithium or valproate. LYBALVI is a combination of olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, and samidorphan, an opioid antagonist, in a single bilayer tablet. LYBALVI was launched commercially in October 2021 and is available in fixed dosage strengths composed of 10 mg of samidorphan and 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg or 20 mg of olanzapine. We exclusively manufacture and commercialize LYBALVI in the U.S.

 

In July 2023, U.S. Patent No. 11,707,466 relating to LYBALVI was granted. The patent has claims to formulations that cover LYBALVI and expires in 2041. In October 2023, U.S. Patent No. 11,793,805 relating to LYBALVI was granted. The patent has claims to methods of treatment that cover LYBALVI and expires in 2031.

 

VIVITROL

 

VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) is a once-monthly, non-narcotic, injectable medication approved in the U.S. for the treatment of alcohol dependence in patients able to abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL and for the prevention of relapse to opioid dependence, following opioid detoxification. VIVITROL uses our polymer-based microsphere injectable extended-release technology to deliver and maintain therapeutic medication levels in the body through one intramuscular injection every four weeks. We exclusively manufacture and commercialize VIVITROL in the U.S.

 

For a discussion of legal proceedings related to VIVITROL, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q.

 

Licensed Products and Products Using Our Proprietary Technologies

 

We have licensed products to third parties for commercialization and have licensed our proprietary technologies to third parties to enable them to develop, commercialize and/or manufacture products. See the “Proprietary Technology Platforms” and “Patents and Proprietary Rights” sections in “Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report for information with respect to our proprietary technologies and the IP protection for these products. We receive royalties and/or manufacturing and other revenues from the commercialization of these products under our collaborative arrangements with these third parties. Such arrangements include the following:

 

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Key Products Using Our Proprietary Technologies

 

INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION, INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA and INVEGA HAFYERA/BYANNLI

 

The Long-acting INVEGA products are long-acting atypical antipsychotics owned and commercialized worldwide by Janssen. We believe that these products incorporate our technologies.

 

INVEGA SUSTENNA is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia and for the treatment of schizoaffective disorder as either a monotherapy or adjunctive therapy. Paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension is approved in the European Union (“EU”) and other countries outside of the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia and is marketed and sold under the trade name XEPLION. INVEGA SUSTENNA/XEPLION is manufactured by Janssen.

 

INVEGA TRINZA is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients who have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA for at least four months. TREVICTA is approved in the EU for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients who are clinically stable on XEPLION. INVEGA TRINZA/TREVICTA is manufactured by Janssen.

 

INVEGA HAFYERA is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia in patients who have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA for at least four months or INVEGA TRINZA for at least three months. BYANNLI is approved in the EU for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in adult patients who are clinically stable on XEPLION or TREVICTA. INVEGA HAFYERA/BYANNLI is manufactured by Janssen.

 

For a discussion of legal proceedings related to certain of the patents covering INVEGA SUSTENNA and INVEGA TRINZA, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q and for information about risks relating to such legal proceedings, see “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and specifically the section entitled “We or our licensees may face claims against IP rights covering our products and competition from generic drug manufacturers.”

 

RISPERDAL CONSTA

RISPERDAL CONSTA (risperidone long-acting injection) is a long-acting atypical antipsychotic owned and commercialized worldwide by Janssen that incorporates our proprietary technologies. RISPERDAL CONSTA is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia and as both monotherapy and adjunctive therapy to lithium or valproate in the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. RISPERDAL CONSTA is approved in numerous countries outside of the U.S. for the treatment of schizophrenia and the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder. RISPERDAL CONSTA uses our polymer-based microsphere injectable extended-release technology to deliver and maintain therapeutic medication levels in the body through just one intramuscular injection every two weeks. RISPERDAL CONSTA microspheres are exclusively manufactured by us.

Licensed Product

VUMERITY

VUMERITY (diroximel fumarate) is a novel, oral fumarate with a distinct chemical structure that is approved in the U.S., the EU and several other countries for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease and active secondary progressive disease.

Under our license and collaboration agreement with Biogen, Biogen holds the exclusive, worldwide license to develop and commercialize VUMERITY. For more information about the license and collaboration agreement with Biogen, see the “Collaborative Arrangements—Biogen” section in “Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report. For a discussion of legal proceedings related to certain of the patents covering VUMERITY, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q and for information about risks relating to such legal proceedings, see “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and specifically the section entitled “We or our licensees may face claims against IP rights covering our products and competition from generic drug manufacturers.”

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Key Development Programs

Our R&D is focused on the development of medicines in the fields of neuroscience and oncology that are designed to address unmet patient needs. As part of our ongoing R&D efforts, we have devoted, and will continue to devote, significant resources to conducting preclinical work and clinical studies to advance the development of new pharmaceutical products. The discussion below highlights our current key development programs. Drug development involves a high degree of risk and investment, and the status, timing and scope of our development programs are subject to change. Important factors that could adversely affect our drug development efforts are discussed in “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q. See the “Patents and Proprietary Rights” section in “Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report for information with respect to the IP protection for our key development programs.

Nemvaleukin alfa

Nemvaleukin alfa (“nemvaleukin”) is an investigational, novel, engineered fusion protein comprised of modified interleukin-2 (“IL-2”) and the high affinity IL-2 alpha receptor chain, designed to preferentially expand tumor-killing immune cells while avoiding the activation of immunosuppressive cells by selectively binding to the intermediate-affinity IL-2 receptor complex. The selectivity of nemvaleukin is designed to leverage the proven anti-tumor effects of existing IL-2 therapy while mitigating certain limitations.

ARTISTRY is our clinical development program evaluating nemvaleukin as a potential immunotherapy for cancer. The ARTISTRY program is comprised of multiple clinical trials evaluating intravenous (“IV”) and subcutaneous (“SC”) dosing of nemvaleukin, both as a monotherapy and in combination with the anti-PD-1 therapy KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) in patients with advanced solid tumors. ARTISTRY-6 is an ongoing phase 2 study evaluating the anti-tumor activity, safety and tolerability of IV nemvaleukin monotherapy in patients with mucosal melanoma and SC nemvaleukin monotherapy in patients with advanced cutaneous melanoma. ARTISTRY-7 is an ongoing phase 3 study evaluating the efficacy, safety and tolerability of IV nemvaleukin as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab compared to investigator’s choice chemotherapy in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

In March 2021 and August 2021, we announced that the FDA granted Orphan Drug designation and Fast Track designation, respectively, to nemvaleukin for the treatment of mucosal melanoma. In October 2021, we announced that the FDA granted Fast Track designation to nemvaleukin in combination with pembrolizumab for the treatment of platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. In January 2023, we announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”), the regulatory body of the United Kingdom (“UK”), had granted an Innovation Passport designation for nemvaleukin for the treatment of mucosal melanoma under the UK’s Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (“ILAP”).

ALKS 2680

ALKS 2680 is a novel, investigational, oral, selective orexin 2 receptor (“OX2R”) agonist in development for the treatment of narcolepsy. Orexin neuropeptides are important regulators of the sleep/wake cycle through OX2R activation, and loss of orexinergic neurons in the brain is associated with excessive daytime sleepiness and cataplexy in narcolepsy. ALKS 2680 was designed to address the underlying pathology of narcolepsy with the goal of improving duration of wakefulness and providing cataplexy control. Once-daily oral administration of ALKS 2680 is currently being evaluated in a phase 1 study in healthy volunteers and people living with narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2 and idiopathic hypersomnia.

 

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Results of Operations

 

Product Sales, Net

Our product sales, net, consist of sales of VIVITROL, ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO, and, following its commercial launch in the U.S. in October 2021, LYBALVI, primarily to wholesalers, specialty distributors and pharmacies. The following table presents the adjustments deducted from product sales, gross to arrive at product sales, net, for sales of VIVITROL, ARISTADA, ARISTADA INITIO and LYBALVI during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

(In millions, except for % of Sales)

2023

 

 

% of Sales

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% of Sales

 

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Sales

 

 

 

2022

 

 

% of Sales

 

 

Product sales, gross

$

469.3

 

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

$

401.0

 

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

$

1,373.0

 

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

$

1,130.2

 

 

 

100.0

 

%

Adjustments to product sales, gross:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medicaid rebates

 

(107.2

)

 

 

(22.8

)

%

 

 

(88.9

)

 

 

(22.2

)

%

 

 

(317.5

)

 

 

(23.1

)

%

 

 

(254.1

)

 

 

(22.5

)

%

Chargebacks

 

(48.9

)

 

 

(10.4

)

%

 

 

(43.0

)

 

 

(10.7

)

%

 

 

(141.4

)

 

 

(10.3

)

%

 

 

(118.3

)

 

 

(10.5

)

%

Product discounts

 

(32.7

)

 

 

(7.0

)

%

 

 

(32.6

)

 

 

(8.1

)

%

 

 

(101.8

)

 

 

(7.4

)

%

 

 

(90.3

)

 

 

(8.0

)

%

Medicare Part D

 

(18.7

)

 

 

(4.0

)

%

 

 

(17.1

)

 

 

(4.3

)

%

 

 

(55.8

)

 

 

(4.1

)

%

 

 

(49.6

)

 

 

(4.4

)

%

Other

 

(30.0

)

 

 

(6.4

)

%

 

 

(20.1

)

 

 

(5.0

)

%

 

 

(78.5

)

 

 

(5.7

)

%

 

 

(56.5

)

 

 

(4.9

)

%

Total adjustments

 

(237.5

)

 

 

(50.6

)

%

 

 

(201.7

)

 

 

(50.3

)

%

 

 

(695.0

)

 

 

(50.6

)

%

 

 

(568.8

)

 

 

(50.3

)

%

Product sales, net

$

231.8

 

 

 

49.4

 

%

 

$

199.3

 

 

 

49.7

 

%

 

$

678.0

 

 

 

49.4

 

%

 

$

561.4

 

 

 

49.7

 

%

 

The following table compares product sales, net earned during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

VIVITROL

$

99.3

 

 

$

96.5

 

 

$

2.8

 

 

$

298.0

 

 

$

277.5

 

 

$

20.5

 

ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO

 

81.8

 

 

 

75.7

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

244.3

 

 

 

222.8

 

 

 

21.5

 

LYBALVI

 

50.7

 

 

 

27.1

 

 

 

23.6

 

 

 

135.7

 

 

 

61.1

 

 

 

74.6

 

Product sales, net

$

231.8

 

 

$

199.3

 

 

$

32.5

 

 

$

678.0

 

 

$

561.4

 

 

$

116.6

 

 

VIVITROL product sales, gross, increased by 9% and 14% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to increases of 3% and 6%, respectively, in the number of units sold and a 6% increase in the selling price that went into effect in January 2023. ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO product sales, gross, increased by 12% and 13% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to increases of 9% and 10%, respectively, in the number of units sold and a 3% increase in the selling price that went into effect in January 2023. LYBALVI product sales, gross, increased by 85% and 120% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, primarily due to increases of 76% and 114%, respectively, in the number of units sold and increases in the selling price of 6% and 3% that went into effect in November 2022 and July 2023, respectively.

Manufacturing and Royalty Revenues

The following table compares manufacturing and royalty revenues earned during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Manufacturing and royalty revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-acting INVEGA products

$

76.1

 

 

$

26.7

 

 

$

49.4

 

 

$

410.9

 

 

$

90.4

 

 

$

320.5

 

VUMERITY

 

34.5

 

 

 

26.2

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

95.7

 

 

 

83.0

 

 

 

12.7

 

RISPERDAL CONSTA

 

14.9

 

 

 

10.2

 

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

31.0

 

 

 

38.0

 

 

 

(7.0

)

Other

 

23.6

 

 

 

(10.2

)

 

 

33.8

 

 

 

70.3

 

 

 

32.0

 

 

 

38.3

 

Manufacturing and royalty revenues

$

149.1

 

 

$

52.9

 

 

$

96.2

 

 

$

607.9

 

 

$

243.4

 

 

$

364.5

 

 

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Our agreements with Janssen related to the Long-acting INVEGA products provide for tiered royalty payments, which consist of a patent royalty and a know-how royalty, both of which are determined on a country-by-country basis. The patent royalty, which equals 1.5% of net sales, is payable in each country until the expiration of the last of the patents with valid claims applicable to the product in such country. The know-how royalty is a tiered royalty of 3.5% on calendar year net sales up to $250 million; 5.5% on calendar year net sales of between $250 million and $500 million; and 7.5% on calendar year net sales exceeding $500 million. The know-how royalty rate resets to 3.5% at the beginning of each calendar year and is payable until 15 years from the first commercial sale of a product in each individual country, subject to expiry of the agreement. For more information about the license agreement with Janssen in respect of the Long-acting INVEGA products, see the “Collaborative Arrangements—Janssen” section in “Part I, Item 1—Business” in our Annual Report.

 

In November 2021, we received notice of partial termination of our license agreement with Janssen under which we provided Janssen with rights to, and know-how, training and technical assistance in respect of, our small particle pharmaceutical compound technology, known as NanoCrystal technology, which was used to develop the Long-acting INVEGA products. The partial termination became effective in February 2022, at which time Janssen ceased paying royalties related to sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA, INVEGA TRINZA and INVEGA HAFYERA. Accordingly, we ceased recognizing royalty revenue related to sales of these products in February 2022. In April 2022, we commenced binding arbitration proceedings related to, among other things, Janssen’s partial termination of this license agreement and Janssen’s royalty and other obligations under the agreement. In May 2023, the Tribunal issued the Final Award, which concluded the arbitration proceedings. The Final Award provided that we were due back royalties of $195.4 million, inclusive of $8.1 million in late-payment interest, related to 2022 U.S. net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products, which we received from Janssen in the second quarter of 2023, and are entitled to 2023 and future royalty revenues from Janssen related to net sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA through August 20, 2024, INVEGA TRINZA through the second quarter of 2030 (but no later than May 2030 when the license agreement expires) and INVEGA HAFYERA through May 2030 (when the license agreement expires).

 

Following issuance of the Final Award, we recognized royalty revenues related to the back royalties noted above and resumed recognizing royalty revenue related to U.S. sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded $195.4 million in royalty revenue related to the back royalties, $50.2 million of royalty revenue related to U.S. net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products earned during the first quarter of 2023 and $75.7 million of royalty revenue related to worldwide net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products earned during the second quarter of 2023. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, Janssen’s worldwide net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products were $1,029 million and $3,104.0 million, respectively, as compared to $1,031.0 million and $3,132.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.

 

We expect royalty revenues from net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products to decrease in the near-term, as the royalty revenues related to net sales of INVEGA SUSTENNA are expected to end on August 20, 2024, and each of INVEGA SUSTENNA and INVEGA TRINZA are currently subject to Paragraph IV litigation in response to companies seeking to market generic versions of such products. Increased competition from new products or generic versions of these products may lead to reduced unit sales of such products and increased pricing pressure. For a discussion of these legal proceedings, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q, and for information about risks relating to these legal proceedings, see “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report, and specifically the section entitled “We or our licensees may face claims against IP rights covering our products and competition from generic drug manufacturers.”

We receive a 15% royalty on worldwide net sales of VUMERITY manufactured and packaged by us, subject to increases in such royalty rate for VUMERITY manufactured and/or packaged by Biogen or its designees, in the period that the end-market sales of VUMERITY occur. We also recognize manufacturing revenue related to VUMERITY at cost plus 15%, upon making available bulk batches of VUMERITY to Biogen and, to the extent we package such product, then also when packaged batches of VUMERITY are made available to Biogen. Manufacturing revenue from VUMERITY increased by $4.1 million and $10.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to increases in the number of bulk and packaged batches made available to Biogen. The increase during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to an increase in the number of bulk batches made available to Biogen, partially offset by a decrease in the number of packaged batches made available to Biogen. Royalty revenue related to VUMERITY increased by $4.2 million and $2.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increases in royalty revenue were due to increases in end-market net sales of VUMERITY from $137.8 million and $402.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022,

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respectively, to $165.5 million and $419.9 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

We recognize manufacturing revenue for RISPERDAL CONSTA at the point in time when RISPERDAL CONSTA has been fully manufactured, which is deemed to have occurred when the product is approved for shipment by both us and Janssen. We record royalty revenue, equal to 2.5% of Janssen’s end-market net sales, in the period that the end-market sales of RISPERDAL CONSTA occur. We expect revenues from RISPERDAL CONSTA to continue to decrease over time as patents covering RISPERDAL CONSTA expire in markets where end-market net sales of RISPERDAL CONSTA occur. The latest to expire patent covering RISPERDAL CONSTA expired in 2021 in the EU and in January 2023 in the U.S., and we are aware of potential generic and other competition to RISPERDAL CONSTA that may lead to reduced unit sales and increased pricing pressure. The increase in revenue from RISPERDAL CONSTA during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to an increase of $6.4 million in manufacturing revenue, partially offset by a decrease of $1.7 million in royalty revenue. The decrease in revenue from RISPERDAL CONSTA during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to decreases of $4.6 million in royalty revenue and $2.7 million in manufacturing revenue. The decreases in royalty revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to expirations of the patents covering RISPERDAL CONSTA, as noted above. The increase in manufacturing revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to an increase in the number of U.S. batches made available to Janssen. The decrease in manufacturing revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to a decrease in the number of U.S. batches made available to Janssen and a 6% decrease in the rest of world average selling price of the product.

 

Costs and Expenses

Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

Cost of goods manufactured and sold

$

61.5

 

 

$

50.6

 

 

$

10.9

 

 

$

182.9

 

 

$

164.1

 

 

$

18.8

 

 

The increase in cost of goods manufactured and sold during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to increases of $3.2 million, $3.2 million and $2.0 million in the cost of goods sold for ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO, LYBALVI and VIVITROL respectively, and an increase of $2.4 million in the cost of goods manufactured for RISPERDAL CONSTA, due to increases in the number of units manufactured and sold as discussed above.

 

The increase in cost of goods manufactured and sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to increases of $11.7 million, $5.9 million and $3.5 million in the cost of goods sold for VIVITROL, LYBALVI and ARISTADA and ARISTADA INITIO, respectively, due to increases in the number of units manufactured for each product as discussed above.

Research and Development Expenses

For each of our R&D programs, we incur both external and internal expenses. External R&D expenses include fees for clinical and non-clinical activities performed by contract research organizations, consulting fees, and costs related to laboratory services, the purchase of drug product materials and third-party manufacturing development activities. Internal R&D expenses include employee-related expenses, occupancy costs, depreciation and general overhead. We track external R&D expenses for each of our development programs; however, with the exception of our oncology-related development programs, internal R&D expenses are not tracked by individual program as they can benefit multiple programs or our technologies in general. We began tracking internal R&D expenses for our oncology-related development programs following the announcement of our intent to explore a separation of our oncology business.

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The following table sets forth our external R&D expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 relating to our then-current development programs and our internal R&D expenses, listed by the nature of such expenses:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

External R&D expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development programs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nemvaleukin

 

$

20.4

 

 

$

21.6

 

 

$

(1.2

)

 

$

59.4

 

 

$

58.2

 

 

$

1.2

 

LYBALVI

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

6.5

 

 

 

(2.3

)

 

 

10.8

 

 

 

15.7

 

 

 

(4.9

)

ALKS 2680

 

 

5.5

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

17.8

 

 

 

7.5

 

 

 

10.3

 

Other external R&D expenses

 

 

13.6

 

 

 

15.7

 

 

 

(2.1

)

 

 

41.9

 

 

 

47.2

 

 

 

(5.3

)

Total external R&D expenses

 

 

43.7

 

 

 

46.8

 

 

 

(3.1

)

 

 

129.9

 

 

 

128.6

 

 

 

1.3

 

Internal R&D expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee-related

 

 

40.5

 

 

 

39.6

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

121.7

 

 

 

120.3

 

 

 

1.4

 

Occupancy

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

13.6

 

 

 

13.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

Depreciation

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

(0.7

)

 

 

7.8

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

 

(1.0

)

Other

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

18.6

 

 

 

18.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

Total internal R&D expenses

 

 

53.5

 

 

 

53.7

 

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

161.7

 

 

 

160.7

 

 

 

1.0

 

Research and development expenses

 

$

97.2

 

 

$

100.5

 

 

$

(3.3

)

 

$

291.6

 

 

$

289.3

 

 

$

2.3

 

These amounts are not necessarily predictive of future R&D expenses. In an effort to allocate our spending most effectively, we continually evaluate our products under development, based on the performance of such products in preclinical and/or clinical trials, our expectations regarding the likelihood of their regulatory approval and our view of their future potential commercial viability, among other factors.

The decrease in expenses related to nemvaleukin in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to decreased spend on the ARTISTRY-1 and ARTISTRY-2 studies, as activities related to these studies wind down, partially offset by increased spend on the ARTISTRY-7 study. The increase in expenses related to nemvaleukin in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 20, 2022, was primarily due to increased spend on the ARTISTRY-7 study, partially offset by a decrease in spend on the ARTISTRY-1 and ARTISTRY-2 studies. For additional detail on the ARTISTRY development program for nemvaleukin, see the “Key Development Programs” section of this “Part I, Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q. The decreases in expenses related to LYBALVI in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to decreased spend on ongoing clinical studies. The increases in expenses related to ALKS 2680 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to increases in early-stage development expenses, including chemistry manufacturing and controls expenses and increased spend on a phase 1b proof-of-concept study, which was initiated in the second quarter of 2023.

In connection with the planned separation of our oncology business, we expect R&D expenses to decrease, as the continued development of nemvaleukin alfa and the discovery and development of our portfolio of novel, preclinical engineered cytokines would be transferred to, and become the responsibility of, Mural Oncology.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Selling and marketing expense

 

$

114.8

 

 

$

96.9

 

 

$

17.9

 

 

$

371.2

 

 

$

288.4

 

 

$

82.8

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

54.6

 

 

 

55.9

 

 

 

(1.3

)

 

 

177.9

 

 

 

159.8

 

 

 

18.1

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

$

169.4

 

 

$

152.8

 

 

$

16.6

 

 

$

549.1

 

 

$

448.2

 

 

$

100.9

 

 

The increases in selling and marketing expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to increases in marketing expense of $11.9 million and $60.9 million, respectively, following the launch of the direct-to-consumer campaign for LYBALVI and increases in employee-related expenses of $6.5 million and $21.8 million, respectively, primarily due to

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a 6% increase in sales and marketing headcount, increases in salaries, and increases in employee travel as our in-person activities increased.

 

The increase in general and administrative expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to an increase in employee-related expenses of $11.3 million and an increase in professional service fees of $7.0 million. The increases in employee-related expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits expense, primarily due to a 2% increase in average general and administrative headcount, increases in salaries and increased recruiting and other costs related to the planned separation of our oncology business. The increase in professional service fees in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily due to increased spend on fees related to the planned separation of our oncology business and expenses related to activist shareholder activities.

Other Income (Expense), Net

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

Interest income

 

$

9.4

 

 

$

2.3

 

 

$

7.1

 

 

$

21.1

 

 

$

3.8

 

 

$

17.3

 

Interest expense

 

 

(6.0

)

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

(2.4

)

 

 

(17.0

)

 

 

(8.3

)

 

 

(8.7

)

Change in the fair value of contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

(3.6

)

 

 

3.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21.8

)

 

 

21.8

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

(2.8

)

Total other income (expense), net

 

$

3.5

 

 

$

(6.7

)

 

$

10.2

 

 

$

3.7

 

 

$

(23.9

)

 

$

27.6

 

 

Interest income consists primarily of interest earned on our cash and available-for-sale investments. Interest expense consists of interest incurred on our 2026 Term Loans. The increases in interest income and interest expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were primarily due to increases in interest rates over the past twelve months, as we are in a rising interest rate environment.

 

The changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, were due to the determination that it was unlikely that we would collect any further contingent consideration proceeds under our agreements with Baudax, and accordingly, we reduced the fair value of the contingent consideration to zero, as discussed in Note 5, Fair Value, in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q.

Income Tax Benefit

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

(In millions)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Change

 

Income tax benefit

 

$

(0.4

)

 

$

(3.4

)

 

$

3.0

 

 

$

(3.7

)

 

$

(15.6

)

 

$

11.9

 

 

The income tax benefit in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 primarily related to enhanced FDII deductions arising from the capitalization of research and development expenses in accordance with Section 174 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

 

On a quarterly basis, we reassess the valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets, weighing positive and negative evidence to determine the recoverability of such deferred tax assets. In the fourth quarter of 2022, we reassessed the valuation allowance and considered all positive and negative evidence, including our cumulative losses over the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 and concluded that we should maintain the valuation allowance on our Irish net operating losses and other deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022.

 

We may release a significant portion of the valuation allowance upon completion of the planned separation of our oncology business; however, the release of the valuation allowance, as well as the exact timing and the amount of such release, continue to be subject to, among other things, our level of profitability, revenue growth, clinical program progression, the successful completion of the planned separation of the oncology business and expectations regarding

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future profitability. Our Irish deferred tax asset balance subject to the valuation allowance was approximately $245.8 million at December 31, 2022.

 

Liquidity and Financial Condition

Our financial condition is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

(In millions)

 

U.S.

 

 

Ireland

 

 

Total

 

 

U.S.

 

 

Ireland

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

281.2

 

 

$

366.5

 

 

$

647.7

 

 

$

208.4

 

 

$

84.1

 

 

$

292.5

 

Investments—short-term

 

 

148.2

 

 

 

93.2

 

 

 

241.4

 

 

 

207.6

 

 

 

108.4

 

 

 

316.0

 

Investments—long-term

 

 

61.4

 

 

 

45.1

 

 

 

106.5

 

 

 

70.3

 

 

 

61.3

 

 

 

131.6

 

Total cash and investments

 

$

490.8

 

 

$

504.8

 

 

$

995.6

 

 

$

486.3

 

 

$

253.8

 

 

$

740.1

 

Outstanding borrowings—short and long-term

 

$

291.4

 

 

$

 

 

$

291.4

 

 

$

293.3

 

 

$

 

 

$

293.3

 

 

At September 30, 2023 our investments consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortized

 

 

Unrealized

 

 

Allowance for

 

 

Estimated

 

(In millions)

 

Cost

 

 

Gains

 

 

Losses

 

 

Credit Losses

 

 

Fair Value

 

Investments—short-term available-for-sale

 

$

243.6

 

 

$

 

 

$

(2.2

)

 

$

 

 

$

241.4

 

Investments—long-term available-for-sale

 

 

106.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1.5

)

 

 

 

 

 

104.7

 

Investments—long-term held-to-maturity

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.8

 

Total

 

$

351.6

 

 

$

 

 

$

(3.7

)

 

$

 

 

$

347.9

 

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

We generated $294.1 million and $20.0 million of cash from operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We expect that our existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to finance our anticipated working capital and other cash requirements, such as capital expenditures and principal and interest payments on our long‑term debt, for at least the twelve months following the date from which our financial statements were issued. Subject to market conditions, interest rates and other factors, we may pursue opportunities to obtain additional financing in the future, including debt and equity offerings, corporate collaborations, bank borrowings, arrangements relating to assets or other financing methods or structures. In addition, the 2026 Term Loans have an incremental facility capacity in an amount of $175.0 million, plus additional potential amounts, provided that we meet certain conditions, including a specified leverage ratio.

Our investment objectives are, first, to preserve liquidity and conserve capital and, second, to generate investment income. We mitigate credit risk in our cash reserves by maintaining a well-diversified portfolio that limits the amount of investment exposure as to institution, maturity and investment type. However, the value of these securities may be adversely affected by the instability of the global financial markets, which could, in turn, adversely impact our financial position and our overall liquidity. Our available-for-sale investments consist primarily of short and long-term U.S. government and agency debt securities and corporate debt securities. Our held-to-maturity investments consist of investments that are held as collateral under certain letters of credit related to certain of our lease agreements.

We classify available‑for‑sale investments in an unrealized loss position that do not mature within twelve months as long‑term investments. We have the intent and ability to hold these investments until recovery, which may be at maturity, and it is more‑likely‑than‑not that we would not be required to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost. At September 30, 2023, we performed an analysis of our investments with unrealized losses for impairment and determined that they were not impaired.

 

In connection with the planned separation of our oncology business, we expect to make a cash contribution to Mural Oncology in the amount of $275.0 million upon completion of the separation.

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources in the next twelve months.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

(In millions)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

$

292.5

 

 

$

337.5

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

 

 

294.1

 

 

 

20.0

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

74.3

 

 

 

(92.2

)

Cash flows used in financing activities

 

 

(13.2

)

 

 

(1.3

)

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

647.7

 

 

$

264.0

 

 

Operating Activities

 

Cash flows from operating activities represent the cash receipts and disbursements related to all of our activities other than investing and financing activities. Operating cash flow is derived by adjusting our net income (loss) for non-cash operating items such as depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation and changes in operating assets and liabilities, which reflect timing differences between the receipt and payment of cash associated with transactions and when they are recognized in our results of operations.

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $294.1 million and primarily consisted of a net income of $243.0 million adjusted for non-cash items, including share-based compensation of $75.1 million and depreciation and amortization of $56.4 million, partially offset by changes in working capital of $34.3 million and deferred income taxes of $47.4 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, net income included receipt of $195.4 million from Janssen, inclusive of $8.1 million in late-payment interest, related to 2022 U.S. net sales of the Long-acting INVEGA products following the successful outcome of the arbitration proceedings in respect of such products.

 

Cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $20.0 million and primarily consisted of a net loss of $130.0 million, adjusted for non-cash items including share-based compensation of $67.8 million, depreciation and amortization of $58.2 million, change in the fair value of contingent consideration of $21.8 million and changes in working capital of $52.6 million, partially offset by deferred income taxes of $54.1 million.

 

Investing Activities

 

Cash flows provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were primarily due to $105.4 million in net sales of investments, offset by the purchase of $31.0 million of property, plant and equipment. Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were primarily due to $65.8 million in net purchases of investments and the purchase of $28.2 million of property, plant and equipment.

 

Financing Activities

 

Cash flows used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 primarily related to $26.1 million and $17.9 million of employee taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards, respectively, partially offset by $15.1 million and $18.8 million of cash that we received upon exercises of employee stock options, respectively.

 

Debt

 

At September 30, 2023, the principal balance of our borrowings consisted of $292.5 million outstanding under our 2026 Term Loans. See Note 11, Long-Term Debt, in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q for further discussion of our 2026 Term Loans.

 

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Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different conditions or using different assumptions. See the “Critical Accounting Estimates” section in “Part II, Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for a discussion of our critical accounting estimates.

 

New Accounting Standards

 

See the “New Accounting Pronouncements” section in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q for discussion of certain recent accounting standards applicable to us.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risks related to our investment portfolio, and the ways we manage such risks, are summarized in “Part II, Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report. We regularly review our marketable securities holdings and shift our investment holdings to those that best meet our investment objectives, which are to preserve capital, provide sufficient liquidity to satisfy operating requirements and generate investment income. Apart from such adjustments to our investment portfolio, there have been no material changes to our market risks since December 31, 2022, and we do not anticipate any near-term changes in the nature of our market risk exposures or in our management’s objectives and strategies with respect to managing such exposures.

We are exposed to non-U.S. currency exchange risk related to manufacturing and royalty revenues that we receive on certain of our products, partially offset by certain operating costs arising from expenses and payables in connection with our Irish operations that are settled predominantly in Euro. These non-U.S. currency exchange rate risks are summarized in “Part II, Item 7A—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report. There has been no material change in our assessment of our sensitivity to non-U.S. currency exchange rate risk since December 31, 2022.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2023. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer each concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023 to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

b) Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

For information regarding legal proceedings, see the discussion of legal proceedings in Note 16, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities in the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” in this Form 10-Q, which discussion is incorporated into this Part II, Item 1 by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

Disruptions at the FDA, the SEC and other government agencies caused by funding shortages could hinder their ability to hire and retain key leadership and other personnel, prevent new products and services from being developed or commercialized in a timely manner, or otherwise prevent those agencies from performing normal business functions, which could negatively impact our business and/or the planned separation of our oncology business.

The ability of the FDA to review and approve new products can be affected by a variety of factors, including government budget and funding levels, ability to hire and retain key personnel and accept the payment of user fees, and statutory, regulatory, and policy changes. Average review times at the agency have fluctuated in recent years as a result. In addition, government funding of the SEC and other government agencies on which our operations may rely is subject to the impacts of political events, which are inherently fluid and unpredictable.

Disruptions at the FDA and other agencies may slow the time necessary for new drugs to be reviewed and/or approved by necessary government agencies, which could adversely affect our business. For example, over the last several years, the U.S. government has shut down several times and certain regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and the SEC, have had to furlough critical FDA, SEC and other government employees and stop critical activities. If a prolonged government shutdown occurs, it could significantly impact the ability of the FDA and the SEC to timely review and process our submissions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and/or the planned separation of our oncology business.

There have been no other material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Part I, Item 1A—Risk Factors” of our Annual Report and “Part II, Item 1A—Risk Factors” of our Q1 Quarterly Report. The above risk factor should be read in conjunction with the risk factors disclosed in such reports.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On September 16, 2011, our board of directors authorized the continuation of the Alkermes, Inc. program to repurchase up to $215.0 million of our ordinary shares at the discretion of management from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. We did not purchase any shares under this program during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. As of September 30, 2023, we had purchased a total of 8,866,342 shares under this program at an aggregate cost of $114.0 million.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we acquired 26,943 of our ordinary shares, at an average price of $29.54 per share, to satisfy withholding tax obligations related to the vesting of employee equity awards.

Item 5. Other Information

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, none of the directors or executive officers of the Company adopted, terminated or materially modified a trading plan intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1 or a trading plan not intended to comply with Rule 10b5-1.

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Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Form 10-Q:

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description of Exhibit

  10.1 #*

 

Confidential Settlement and License Agreement, dated August 29, 2023, by and among Alkermes, Inc., Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

  10.2 #§

 

Supply Agreement, dated September 26, 2003, by and between Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. and Elan Corporation, plc.

  10.3 #§

 

Development and Supplemental Agreement between Elan Pharma International Limited and Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. dated January 14, 2011.

  31.1 #

 

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.

  31.2 #

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.

  32.1 ‡

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  101.SCH #

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

  101.CAL #

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

  101.LAB #

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

  101.PRE #

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

  101.DEF #

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

  104 #

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)

 

# Filed herewith.

‡ Furnished herewith.

† Indicates a management contract or any compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.

* Portions of this exhibit (indicated by “[**]”) have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

§ Filed with this Form 10-Q solely for the purpose of transitioning this previously-filed exhibit, which is the subject of an expiring confidential treatment order, to the rules governing the filing of redacted exhibits under Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10)(iv) pursuant to the SEC’s CF Disclosure Guidance: Topic 7. Portions of this exhibit (indicated by “[**]”) have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALKERMES PLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Richard F. Pops

 

 

 

Richard F. Pops

 

 

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Iain M. Brown

 

 

 

Iain M. Brown

 

 

 

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

 

Date: October 25, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

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