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Dec 31, 2019

Akebia Q4 2019 Earnings Report

Akebia reported fourth quarter and full-year 2019 financial results, highlighting progress in vadadustat development and commercialization, and extended its cash runway into 2021.

Key Takeaways

Akebia Therapeutics reported total revenue of $69.6 million for Q4 2019, compared to $59.9 million for Q4 2018. The company's net loss for the quarter was $94.5 million, compared to $60.1 million for the same period in the previous year. The company's cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2019 were $147.7 million.

Top-line data readouts of global Phase 3 program for vadadustat on track for Q2 of 2020 and mid-2020.

Company extends cash runway well into 2021.

Total revenue was $69.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $59.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Net loss was $94.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $60.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2018.

Total Revenue
$69.6M
Previous year: $59.9M
+16.2%
EPS
-$0.79
Previous year: -$0.76
+3.9%
Gross Profit
$2.36M
Cash and Equivalents
$148M
Free Cash Flow
-$92.4M
Total Assets
$771M

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Forward Guidance

Akebia is focused on advancing its global Phase 3 program for vadadustat and anticipates top-line data readouts in Q2 2020 and mid-2020. The company expects to potentially access a Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for the vadadustat New Drug Application (NDA) to expedite FDA review.

Positive Outlook

  • Top-line data from INNO2VATE on track for the second quarter of 2020.
  • Top-line data from PRO2TECT in mid-2020.
  • Potential access to a Priority Review Voucher (PRV) for the vadadustat New Drug Application (NDA) to expedite FDA review.
  • Cash runway extended well into 2021.
  • Expects $15.0 million regulatory milestone from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income