Amylyx Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2023, with product revenue of $98.2 million and net income of $22.1 million. The company's commercial launches of RELYVRIO in the U.S. and ALBRIOZA in Canada continued to progress.
Second quarter product revenue reached $98.2 million, driven by demand and insurance coverage for RELYVRIO in the U.S. and ALBRIOZA in Canada.
Net income for the second quarter was $22.1 million.
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $357.3 million as of June 30, 2023.
Plans are underway to initiate a global, pivotal Phase 3 trial of AMX0035 for the treatment of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
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Forward Guidance
Amylyx is focused on the commercialization of RELYVRIO and ALBRIOZA, as well as the development of AMX0035 for other neurodegenerative diseases.
Positive Outlook
- Continued progress in commercial launches of RELYVRIO in the U.S. and ALBRIOZA in Canada.
- Expected ALBRIOZA coverage to be in place for the vast majority of publicly insured lives in Canada by the end of August.
- Plans to initiate a global Phase 3 ORION trial of AMX0035 for the treatment of progressive supranuclear palsy later this year.
- Phase 2 HELIOS study of AMX0035 for the treatment of Wolfram syndrome is enrolling participants, with topline results expected next year.
- Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for AMX0035 for the treatment of ALS under review with the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA).
Challenges Ahead
- Received a negative opinion from the CHMP in June regarding the MAA and requested a formal re-examination.
- Re-examination procedure is an approximately four-month process, with a final opinion expected in fall 2023.
- Risk in Patients with Enterohepatic Circulation Disorders, Pancreatic Disorders, or Intestinal Disorders
- RELYVRIO has a high salt content.
- The most common adverse reactions (at least 15% and at least 5% greater than placebo) with RELYVRIO were diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and upper respiratory tract infection.